Politicians Collection (#7)

John Prescott MP, February 98 At the Brit Awards after being soaked by Chumbawumba lead singer Dambert Nobacon vfr1

Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), delivering the Peroration of his Speech on the Introduction of the Home Rule Bill, granting Ireland limited self-rule within the British Empire

The General Election - Village Politicians
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Village Politicians. A local candidate giving a speech to the assembled clientelle at the local rural boozer... 1908

Victorian Parliamentary Offices in Melbourne
Office of the Premier in Victorian Parliamentary Offices in Melbourne with bronze statues of two former premiers in the foreground; Sir Henry Bolte (1908-1990) and Albert Dunstan (1882-1950)

JFKs Presidential Visit to Germany - Commemorative Card
A Card commemorating John F. Kennedys (1917-1963) presidential visit to Germany, with portraits of the President and Willy Brandt (1913-1992)

27TH IPU CONFERENCE
Delegates listen attentively at the 27th conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (established in 1889) held in Bucharest, Romania Date: 1931

Cartoon, An Exit Speech (Gladstone)
Cartoon, An Exit Speech -- Gladstone is isolated and unpopular in his arguments over the Irish Question. Date: 1886

ROOSEVELTS VOLCANO
Roosevelt blows apart muck- raking journalism, crooked politicians, public money thieves and general corruption Date: 1906

Cartoon, The Live Shell (Gladstone and Salisbury)
Cartoon, The Live Shell (Which of em will throw it overboard?) William Gladstone and Lord Salisbury depicted as sailors, with the Irish question about to explode on the deck of their ship. Date: 1886

HOUSE OF CARDS
A literal view of the House of Cards (Parliament and Government). This scene includes Randolph Churchill, Lord Salisbury and Joseph Chamberlain. Date: 1889

Gladstone speaking in the House of Commons
Interior of House of Commons with Gladstone in his early years speaking

The Election by William Hogarth
1. Humours of an election, entertainment Date: AFTER 1752

EyeUbiquitous_20118339
Qatar, Doha, Government officials in traditional dress

USA, Washington DC, Arlington National Cemetery, Grave of President JF Kennedy

EyeUbiquitous_20109221
Ireland, Derry, The Peoples Gallery series of murals in the Bogside, Mural known as " A Tribute to John Hume"

The Illustrated London News - Diamond Chart Election Map: The Position of the Parties - also featuring politica thermometers ! Date: 1910

Winstons Churchill 1925
Sir Winston Spencer Churchill when Chancellor of the Exchequer. The location is not recorded

1907 Imperial Conference - Discussions in Whitehall
The Imperial Conference of 1907 - convened in London on 15th April 1907 as the Colonial Conference, concluding on 14th May 1907

Winston Churchill returned as MP for Epping, 1924
Winston Churchill returned for Epping with big majority, October 30th, 1924 in the General Election. The scene after the declaration showing Mr and Mrs Winston Churchill and the Liberal

Coin with Pericles
Coin with the portrait of Pericles. Greek art. Coin

Portrait photograph of Leon Trotsky. Russian Marxist revolutionary and theorist, Soviet politician, and the founder and first leader of the Red Army

Polish-American poster, united in the fight, WW1
A Polish-American poster during the First World War, with the Polish and American flags, and portraits of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, George Washington, Woodrow Wilson

Statue of Louis Riel in front of the Manitoba Legislative Building in winter; Statue of Louis Riel, Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Abraham Lincoln, 1809 - 1865. 16th President of the United States. After a portrait by Alexander Gardner. This famous photograph is known as the Gettysburg Portrait because it was taken just two

Johan de Witt aka Jan de Witt, 1625 - 1672 (right) and his brother Cornelis de Witt, 1623 - 1672 (left). Both were Dutch politicians, Johan being the Grand Pensionary of Holland

John Marshall, 1755 - 1835. American politician and lawyer. Fourth Chief Justice of the United States. After an engraving by Asher Brown Durand from a work by Henry Inman; Illustration

Hugh Williamson, 1735 - 1819. American doctor and politician. Signatory of the U. S. Constitution
Hugh Williamson, 1735 - 1819. American doctor and politician. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution. After an engraving by Asher Brown Durand from a work by John Trumbull; Illustration

General James Barry Munnik Hertzog, aka Barry Hertzog or J. B. M. Hertzog, 1866 - 1942. South African politician, soldier and 3rd President of South Africa

Portrait of Sir Thomas Sutherland, 1834 - 1922. British banker, politician and founder of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation

Niccolo di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, 1469 - 1527. Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, humanist and writer of the Renaissance period; Italy

Vespasian, 9 AD - 79 AD. Roman emperor

Vitellius, 15 - 69 AD. Roman emperor

Tiberius, 43 BC - 37 AD. Born Tiberius Claudius Nero. Second emperor of the Roman Empire

Julius Caesar, 100 BC-44 BC. Dictator of the Roman Republic, military general, politician, author of his own histories

Otho, 32 - 69 AD. Roman emperor

Nero, 37 AD - 68 AD. Roman emperor

Nerva, 30 AD - 98 AD. Roman emperor

Germanicus, 15 BC - 19 AD. Roman emperor

Grigory Yevseevich Zinoviev, 1883 - 1936, born Hirsch Apfelbaum, also known as Ovsei-Gershon Aronovich Radomyslsky. Bolshevik revolutionary and a Soviet Communist politician

Michael Collins, 1890 -1922. Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Brigham Young, 1801 - 1877. American religious leader, politician, settler and the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Charles John Darling, 1st Baron Darling, 1849-1936. English lawyer, politician and later a High Court judge. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Confucius, 551-479 BC. Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history

William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, 1580 - 1630. English nobleman, politician, and courtier. From Shakespeare The Player, published 1916

Gaius Julius Caesar, 100 - 44 BC, also known as Julius Caesar. Roman politician and military general. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine, Knight of Pratz, 1790 - 1869. French writer, poet and politician. After a contemporary print

FranAzois-RenA©(Auguste), vicomte de Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848. French writer, politician
FranAzois-Rene(Auguste), vicomte de Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848. French writer, politician, diplomat and historian, considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature

Juan ulvarez MendizAabal, born Juan ulvarez MA©ndez, 1790 - 1853. Spanish economist
Juan ulvarez MendizAabal, born Juan ulvarez Mendez, 1790 - 1853. Spanish economist, politician and Prime Minister of Spain. From Historia de los Crimenes del Despotismo, published 1870

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

From historic figures to modern-day leaders, politicians shape our world with their words and actions. Labour Party election posters and television speakers remind us of the power of democracy in action. Churchill's capture during the Boer War symbolizes resilience and determination in the face of adversity. In 1938, Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador, and his family embody diplomacy on an international scale. Napoleon's portrait from c1894-95 captures his ambition and strategic genius that left a lasting impact on Europe. Charles I and Speaker Lenthall's encounter in 1850 serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between monarchy and parliamentary authority. Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo's artwork portrays political activism through artistry. Portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians, and entertainers reflect the interconnectedness between politics and popular culture throughout history. The faces of seven Australian Prime Ministers tell tales of leadership down under. Winston Churchill entering No 10 Downing Street by David Wright signifies a pivotal moment in British history when strong leadership was needed most. The opening ceremony of Dail Eireann showcases Ireland's journey towards independence. James Keir Hardie's portrait photograph reminds us of the pioneers who fought for workers' rights and social justice. Lastly, the infamous Dewey Defeats Truman newspaper headline teaches us not to underestimate political outcomes. Politicians may be revered or criticized, but they play an undeniable role in shaping societies across time.