Plotting Collection (#3)

Guy Fawkes and the Conspirators, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Guy Fawkes and the Conspirators, (c1872). The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I

Treason, 1867, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Treason, 1867, (c1902). After a painting in the Museums Sheffield collection. Victorian depiction of a 16th-century scene; men in discussion round a table, leaning earnestly towards each other

Lion (Panthera leo) cubs playing, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) portrait, resting on snow. Kronotsky Zapovednik Nature Reserve, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, March

At the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

How Mordred plotted against Sir Launcelot, 1905. Artist: Dora Curtis
How Mordred plotted against Sir Launcelot, 1905. An illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905

The Meeting, 1884. Artist: Maria Konstantinowka Bashkirtseff
The Meeting, 1884. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

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A lilac point Siamese cat

The Geographer, 1669, (1911). Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Geographer, 1669, (1911). Painting held at the Stadel Museum, Frankfurt. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

The Cuban insurrectionistss meeting in their headquarters, on the corner of Rector Street and Broa Artist
The Cuban insurrectionistss meeting in their headquarters, on the corner of Rector Street and Broadway, c1868, (1938). From Adventures of America 1857-1900, by John A

Do not shout you idiot, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Do not shout you idiot, 1799. Published in Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Victorian scrap - Guy Fawkes and two of his co-conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot, 1605. late 19th century

Cartoon of Harry Wall, theatrical agent, plotting to find a way around the new Copyright (Musical Compositions) Act -- Over the Garden Wall. 1882

Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula. The chart room on the bridge of the expedition ship MV Discovery, the navigator plots a course through the maze of islands that make up the Antarctic Peninsula

The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605, (1904). Artist: Crispijn de Passe I
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605, (1904). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Queens Who Cut the Bogs of Glanna, Judith of Scripture, and Glorianna, 1910. Artist: Harry Clarke
Queens Who Cut the Bogs of Glanna, Judith of Scripture, and Glorianna, 1910. One of the Queens? Panels designed for the library of Laurence Waldrons library in Marino, Ballybrack, Killiney, Co

Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. It has been suggested that Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) and other future architects of the English Civil War, including John Hampden (c1595-1643)

Christopher Columbus, (1451-1506), c1910
Christopher Columbus, Genoese navigator and explorer. Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus (1451-1506) set out in 1492 to discover a westward route to Asia

Les Traitants, c1750-1800, (1924)Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Les Traitants, c1750-1800, (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

The Wine of Circe, 1900, (1917). Artist: Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
The Wine of Circe, 1900, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

A Purveyor of Liquid Refreshment For Anarchists, c1895. Artist: Paul Charles Renouard
A Purveyor of Liquid Refreshment For Anarchists, c1895. From The Studio Volume 32. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1904]

The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators and their Servant Bates, (1605), 1901
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators and their Servant Bates, 1605. Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters, 1605. Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when

The Tribute Money, 1518, (1937). Artist: Titian
The Tribute Money, 1518, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937

Ahasuerus, Haman and Esther, 1660. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Ahasuerus, Haman and Esther, 1660. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The facial characteristics of a cheating, deceptive tempered person, 1808. Artist: Johann Kaspar Lavater
The facial characteristics of a cheating, deceptive tempered person, 1808. A print from le Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

Young People from Breton before a Procession, c1884-1930. Artist: Fernand Loyen du Puigaudeau
Young People from Breton before a Procession, c1884-1930

Crispin and Scapin, c1863-1865. Artist: Honore Daumier
Crispin and Scapin, c1863-1865. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Look how solemn they are!, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Look how solemn they are!, 1799. Plate 63 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Be quick, they are waking up, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Be quick, they are waking up, 1799. Plate 79 Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Le Char de l Etat Navigue sur un Volcan, 1871. Artist: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
Le Char de l Etat Navigue sur un Volcan, 1871

Arrest of Guy Fawkes in cellars of Parliament, 1605 (19th century). Gunpowder Plot, Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I due to open new

Doom d!, 1871. Artist: John Tenniel
Doom d!, 1871. The House of Lords plans an ambush of the Army Regulation Bill which, sword under its arm, marches unsuspectingly towards sudden death

How to Get Money, 1859. Two con men sit at a table in a coffee house hatching a plan to fleece members of the public. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 3, 1859

Cartoon, Henry Irving and Wilson Barrett -- Mr Wilson Barrett will soon let us know that there is more than one English actor who can do justice to Shakespeare

Stylish and mischievous young lady
A stylish and mischievous young lady standing in front of a mosaic wall hanging. Date: 1923

Loyal Masons 1561
Assembling at York, the Masons are suspected of plotting against Q. Elizabeth : Grand Master Thomas Sackville invites her officers to test their loyalty for themselves Date: 27 December 1561

UFO investigation group at work in an office
An American UFO investigation group at work in an office. Files are consulted, locations plotted, and a field investigator writes up his notes. Date: 1950s

A couple plan their dream travel trip using a large globe
Travel Trails. A couple plan their dream travel trip using a large globe, mounted on an elegant wooden stand. Date: 1920s

Jean Simmons and Donald Houston on location for the film, The Blue Lagoon (released 1949). Seen here plotting their position on the ship, Royal Flight. Date: circa 1949

Russian Royalty Considering Military Manoeuvres
The Commander in Chief of the Russian Armies: Grand Duke Nikolay Nikolayevich Romanov of Russia (18561929) weighing up his options with Tsar Nicholas II. Date: circa 1910

Deroulede Photo
PAUL DEROULEDE - French statesman, banished for plotting against the state, photographed at San Sebastian (Spain) visited by the eminent actor Mounet-Sully in 1899. Date: 1846 - 1914

Jean Ant. Rossignol
JEAN ANTOINE ROSSIGNOL French jeweler turned revolutionary, brave but stupid, useless as a soldier so turned to plotting, unsuccessful, condemned and died in exile in Madagascar. Date: 1759 - 1802

Hull: the White Hart Inn: the Plotting Chamber (Left), Staircase (Right)

Handwriting and signature of Titus Oates, 1694 (pen & ink on paper)
KW478288 Handwriting and signature of Titus Oates, 1694 (pen & ink on paper) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Oates (1649a'1705)

Mr. Edwin Booth as Iago (engraving)
XJF384096 Mr. Edwin Booth as Iago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edwin Booth (1833-93) American actor; his brother, John Wilkes Booth

A Grotto in the Kingdom of Naples, with Banditti, exh. 1778
BAL72365 A Grotto in the Kingdom of Naples, with Banditti, exh. 1778 by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 122x172.7 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Death of Cardinal Beaufort, illustration from Shakespeares Henry VI
XJF425650 Death of Cardinal Beaufort, illustration from Shakespeares Henry VI, 1772 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Modern Reformers in Council - or - Patriots Regaling, 1818 (colour etching)
XCF290947 Modern Reformers in Council - or - Patriots Regaling, 1818 (colour etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: published by G)

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"Plotting: A Historical Tapestry of Intrigue and Ambition" From the ancient Roman Senate to modern-day political maneuvers, it has been an integral part of human history. Cicero Speaks in Senate, his eloquent words weaving a web of persuasion. Mary Qoss Messenger, a silent conspirator carrying secrets through coded messages. In the hallowed halls of power, Cicero in the Senate plots against his rivals, seeking to shape Rome's destiny. Winston Churchill and his daughter unite for the war effort, their minds entwined with strategies to overcome adversity. Centuries ago, Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters ignited a scheme that would forever be etched in infamy. A Hansen stands as first officer on the Knivsberg, contemplating clandestine actions amidst treacherous waters. On sports fields too lies intrigue; Warrington Rugby Team devises tactics to outwit opponents and secure victory. BRUTUS CONDEMNS SONS - familial bonds shattered by betrayal and conspiracy. In distant lands where cultures collide, MALTESE ITALIAN SHOT echoes tales of covert operations carried out under shadowy circumstances. The Meeting portrays Maria Konstantinowka Bashkirtseff's brushstrokes capturing whispered conversations veiled in mystery. The Empress Dowager Cixi orchestrates her own plot within imperial walls—her influence shaping China's fate behind closed doors. Meanwhile, Cuban insurrectionists gather secretly at their headquarters on Rector Street and Broadway—a meeting that could change history. Through these glimpses into our past emerges a common thread—the artful dance transcends time and place, and is an intricate tapestry woven by ambitious minds seeking power or justice or both—an eternal reminder that behind every significant event lies hidden intentions waiting to be unraveled.