Polish Collection (#96)

Boleslaw Bierut 1892 - 1956. Polish Communist leader. President of Poland 1947 - 1952

Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1860 - 1941. Polish pianist, diplomat, Prime Minister of Poland

Frederic Francois Chopin, 1810 - 1849), Polish composer and pianist. portrait by Eugene Delacroix

Wojciech Jaruzelski born 1923former Commander-in-chief of the communist Polish Peoples Army and the chairman of the Polish United Workers Party from 1981 to 1989, head of state from 1985 to 1990

Wladyslaw Raczkiewicz 1885-1947 Polish politician. President of the Polish government in exile from 1939 until his death in 1947

General Wladyslaw Sikorski, the Polish Premier and Commander-in chief (1881 - 1943) The last visit to Gibraltar of General Sikorski before his death, 4 July, 1943

Battle of the Bzura. Polish cavalry in Sochaczew in 1939. World War II
Battle of the Bzura. Polish cavalry in Sochaczew in 1939.World War II

Kosciusko and the Polish nobles obtaining their liberty by the generosity of the Emperor Paul I. Andrzej Tadeusz Kojaciuszko 1746 - 1817

Stefan Czarniecki (1599-1665) Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth general and nobleman

Adoption of the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791. King Stanislaus Augustus entering St Johns Cathedral to swear in the new national constitution

Stefan Batory king of Poland on anonymous plate before 1586 born 1533, died 1586. prince of Transylvania (1571-76) and king of Poland (1575-86)

Adam Naruszewicz (1733-1796) Polish nobleman, poet, historian, and Bishop of Smolensk

Defense of the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra against Polish forces by Vasily Petrovich Vereshchagin

Siege of Pskov by Polish King Stefan Batory, 1843. Oil on canvas. Karl Briullov (1799 -1852) Russian painter. Livonian War 1581-1582 between Poland and Russia

World War I Polish army recruitment poster, 1917. Casimir Pulaski and Thaddeus Kosciuszko, 18th/19th century Polish heroes used to appeal to Polish nationalism to recruit men to fight for their

German Anti-Polish poster, 1919. Poor, huddled barefoot Polish refugees. This is what you will look like if you vote for Poland not Germany in the Upper Silesian plebiscite

Immigrants, probably Russian or Polish, on board a boat approaching New York, USA. Photograph c1900

Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916) Polish historical novelist who received the Nobel prize for Literature in 1905. His novel Quo Vadis (1895), set in Rome during the time of the emperor Nero

Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Polish composer and pianist. Music Musician

Henry Iriving (1838-1905) English actor-manager, playing in the first production of The Bells which made him famous overnight

John Sobieski (1629-1696), John III, king of Poland from 1674. Polish warrior and statesman. From The Gallery of Portraits by Charles Knight (London, 1834). Engraving

The Polish Plumb-cake, Lodge, John, -1796, Engraving 1774, Leopold Ii And Frederick William Ii With Swords Drawn, Catherine Ii Holding A Cleaver

Prince-professor Joseph Poniatowski, 1814-1873, Musical Composer, Polish Szlachcic, Poland, 1890 Engraving

BOY: shine misterja, MAN (with severity). Go away, go away I look as I wanted
BOY: shine misterja, MAN (with severity). " Go away, go away I look as I wanted shine ja" BoY" Well, I don t think little polish hurt you

Coursing in Poland: Caught at Last, from a Painting by Julius Kossak, 1824-1899, Polish Historical Painter, 1873 Engraving

Coursing in Poland: Two Polish Hunters, from a Painting by Julius Kossak, 1824-1899, Polish Historical Painter, 1873 Engraving

The Poultry, Pigeon, and Rabbit Show at the Crystal Palace, London, Uk; Fantail, Bart
THE POULTRY, PIGEON, AND RABBIT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE, LONDON, UK; Fantail, Bart, Lop eared rabbit, owl, trumpeter, white cochin, angola rabbit, Himalayan rabbit, Nankin Bantams, Black Polish

Uniform Of The Polish Cavalry In The Service Of The Sultan. Engraving 1855

Gate leading to primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, Bialowieza N. P
Gate leading to primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Fallen tree in snow covered primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, Bialowieza N. P
Fallen tree in snow covered primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Frozen wetland area in snow covered primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, Bialowieza N. P
Frozen wetland area in snow covered primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Reserve sign beside track in snow covered primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza N. P
Reserve sign beside track in snow covered primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Partially frozen river and snow covered forest habitat, Bialowieza N. P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February
Partially frozen river and snow covered forest habitat, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

European Bison (Bison bonasus) adult, standing in snow covered meadow, Bialowieza N. P
European Bison (Bison bonasus) adult, standing in snow covered meadow, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

European Bison (Bison bonasus) adult females and calves, walking in snow covered meadow at edge of forest habitat, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

European Bison (Bison bonasus) two adult males, wearing radio tracking collars, standing in snow covered meadow, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) foraging marks in snow covered primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) snow covered plantation, in late afternoon sunlight, Bialowieza N. P
Silver Birch (Betula pendula) snow covered plantation, in late afternoon sunlight, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) adult males and females, non-breeding plumage, flock taking off from water, on migration in wetland, Biebrza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, May

World war 2, signs put up by the germans in the public places of warsaw, sign on the left reads: entrance to poles forbidden, sign on the right reads: playground for german children only, august 1941

Poland, Cracow, The Planty, people sitting on benches and strolling along parkland path, flanked with trees shedding their autumnal leaves

Wandering spider C014 / 9804
Wandering spider. Close-up of the head of a wandering spider (Agroeca sp.), showing its eyes. Photographed in Poland

Bootblacks, New York City, 1890s C016 / 8996
Bootblacks, New York City, 1890s. 19th-century gelatin silver print of bootblacks (boot polishers) on the streets of New York City, USA

Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708). This star atlas by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius was first published in 1660

Planetary spheres, 1708
Planetary spheres. This is plate 3 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Aphids, or greenflies (family Aphidae) on a plant leaf. Aphids, which suck the sap from plants, are significant garden and agricultural pests. Photographed in Poland

Firebugs (Pyrrhocoris apterus) on a tree trunk. Firebugs feed on seeds. Photographed in Poland

Tree damsel bug. Damsel bug (Himacerus apterus). Photographed in Poland

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"Polish: A Tapestry of Culture, Courage, and Creativity" From Cub Scouts taking part in Operation Shoeshine to honor the value of hard work and service, to the indomitable spirit of Felix Dzerzhinsky who played a pivotal role in shaping history. The essence heritage is woven into every aspect of life. Just like Frederic Chopin's Etude that resonates with passion and virtuosity, Poland's artistic prowess knows no bounds. Marie Curie's photograph captures her brilliance as a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, illuminating the world with her groundbreaking discoveries. In times of turmoil, Poland has always stood firm against war. The powerful Polish anti-war poster "Nie" echoes their unwavering commitment to peace. And through Chopin's Polish Postcard or Nocturne melodies, we glimpse into the soulful beauty that lies within this nation. Venturing into Greater Poland's Poznan Old Town Market Square feels like stepping back in time. Its cobblestone streets whisper stories from centuries past while showcasing architectural marvels at every turn. And let us not forget Rosa Luxemburg - an emblematic figure whose courage continues to inspire generations. The Siege of Vienna by Turks marked a turning point for Europe, where Polish forces fought valiantly during the Battle of Kahlenberg. Their bravery forever etched in history books as defenders against oppression. As dawn breaks over Warsaw's Old Town Market Square and unveils its UNESCO World Heritage Site status, one cannot help but be captivated by its timeless charm. This enchanting place pays homage to tradition while embracing modernity – a testament to Poland’s ability to adapt without losing sight of its roots. Lastly, Marie Curie stands tall among great minds as she became the first woman ever awarded a Nobel Prize not once but twice. Her legacy serves as an inspiration for all aspiring scientists around the globe.