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Professors Collection (#5)

"Unveiling the Wisdom: Exploring the World Through Time" Hogarth Rake Plate 2: A glimpse into the mischievous yet brilliant minds throughout history

Background imageProfessors Collection: Plato's Academy (mosaic)

Plato's Academy (mosaic)
6384201 Plato's Academy (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: The Plato academy, l'accademia di Platone rom the House of T)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Ulemas, or Ulamas, teaching in a madrasa. c. 10th century (painting)

Ulemas, or Ulamas, teaching in a madrasa. c. 10th century (painting)
7086364 Ulemas, or Ulamas, teaching in a madrasa. c. 10th century (painting); (add.info.: Ulemas, or Ulamas, scholars and experts in Islamic religion and law)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Description of the land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)

Description of the land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836080 Description of the land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical land of plenty)

Background imageProfessors Collection: A deaf-mute child learning to speak, 1850

A deaf-mute child learning to speak, 1850
3478641 A deaf-mute child learning to speak, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a deaf-mute child learning to speak by practising tongue and lip exercises in front of the mirror)

Background imageProfessors Collection: James Prince Lee, English clergyman (engraving)

James Prince Lee, English clergyman (engraving)
8676800 James Prince Lee, English clergyman (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Prince Lee (1804-1869), English clergyman and schoolmaster

Background imageProfessors Collection: William Hole (engraving)

William Hole (engraving)
8666783 William Hole (engraving) by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Hole)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Douglas Maclagan, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence and Police (engraving)

Douglas Maclagan, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence and Police (engraving)
8666777 Douglas Maclagan, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence and Police (engraving) by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douglas Maclagan)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Thomas Richard Fraser, Professor of Materia Medica (engraving)

Thomas Richard Fraser, Professor of Materia Medica (engraving)
8666771 Thomas Richard Fraser, Professor of Materia Medica (engraving) by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Richard Fraser)

Background imageProfessors Collection: James Lorimer, Professor of Public Law (engraving)

James Lorimer, Professor of Public Law (engraving)
8666758 James Lorimer, Professor of Public Law (engraving) by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Lorimer, Professor of Public Law)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Donald Mackinnon, Professor of Celtic Languages, History, Literature and Antiquities (engraving)

Donald Mackinnon, Professor of Celtic Languages, History, Literature and Antiquities (engraving)
8666754 Donald Mackinnon, Professor of Celtic Languages, History, Literature and Antiquities (engraving) by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Sir Lyon Playfair, Representative in Parliament (engraving)

Sir Lyon Playfair, Representative in Parliament (engraving)
8666740 Sir Lyon Playfair, Representative in Parliament (engraving) by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lyon Playfair, Representative in Parliament)

Background imageProfessors Collection: William Young Sellar, Professor of Humanity (engraving)

William Young Sellar, Professor of Humanity (engraving)
8666738 William Young Sellar, Professor of Humanity (engraving) by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Young Sellar, Professor of Humanity)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Fleeming Jenkin, Professor of Engineering (engraving)

Fleeming Jenkin, Professor of Engineering (engraving)
8666904 Fleeming Jenkin, Professor of Engineering (engraving) by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleeming Jenkin, Professor of Engineering)

Background imageProfessors Collection: David Laird Adams, Professor of Hebrew and Oriental Languages (engraving)

David Laird Adams, Professor of Hebrew and Oriental Languages (engraving)
8666888 David Laird Adams, Professor of Hebrew and Oriental Languages (engraving) by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Laird Adams)

Background imageProfessors Collection: An unseen presence (chromolitho)

An unseen presence (chromolitho)
8677505 An unseen presence (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unseen presence)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Alfred Wharton attacks Dawlish (engraving)

Alfred Wharton attacks Dawlish (engraving)
8672736 Alfred Wharton attacks Dawlish (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Wharton attacks Dawlish)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Jesus Teaching His Disciples, Matthew v, 1 (colour litho)

Jesus Teaching His Disciples, Matthew v, 1 (colour litho)
8645991 Jesus Teaching His Disciples, Matthew v, 1 (colour litho) by Pratt, William (1854-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Teaching His Disciples, Matthew v, 1)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Kate Greenaway: P - Peeped in It (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway: P - Peeped in It (colour litho)
8649839 Kate Greenaway: P - Peeped in It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: P - Peeped in It)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Kate Greenaway: O - Opened It (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway: O - Opened It (colour litho)
8649835 Kate Greenaway: O - Opened It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: O - Opened It)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Kate Greenaway: M - Mourned for It (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway: M - Mourned for It (colour litho)
8649832 Kate Greenaway: M - Mourned for It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: M - Mourned for It)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Torpedo, Traveler, Triangle, Trumpeter, Trundle-bed, Tuning-fork, Turntable, Turtle-dove

Torpedo, Traveler, Triangle, Trumpeter, Trundle-bed, Tuning-fork, Turntable, Turtle-dove, Umbrella, Unicorn
8650114 Torpedo, Traveler, Triangle, Trumpeter, Trundle-bed, Tuning-fork, Turntable, Turtle-dove, Umbrella, Unicorn, Union-jack, Valentine (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Shoulder-strap, Shower-bath, Side-saddle, Silhouette, Skeleton, Somerset, Spectacles

Shoulder-strap, Shower-bath, Side-saddle, Silhouette, Skeleton, Somerset, Spectacles, Steam-boiler, Stickle-back
8650101 Shoulder-strap, Shower-bath, Side-saddle, Silhouette, Skeleton, Somerset, Spectacles, Steam-boiler, Stickle-back, Stone-cutter, Strawberry, Studio (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Aqueduct, Balcony, Bananas, Bareheaded, Bas-viol, Bathing-tub, Battle-ax, Battlement, Bayonet

Aqueduct, Balcony, Bananas, Bareheaded, Bas-viol, Bathing-tub, Battle-ax, Battlement, Bayonet, Bay-window, Bee-eater
8650088 Aqueduct, Balcony, Bananas, Bareheaded, Bas-viol, Bathing-tub, Battle-ax, Battlement, Bayonet, Bay-window, Bee-eater, Bill-poster (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Watch-house, Watchman, Waxwing, Weasel, Wheat-ear, Wheat-ear, Wheelwright, Whitewash, Whiting

Watch-house, Watchman, Waxwing, Weasel, Wheat-ear, Wheat-ear, Wheelwright, Whitewash, Whiting, Wicket, Wigwam
8650084 Watch-house, Watchman, Waxwing, Weasel, Wheat-ear, Wheat-ear, Wheelwright, Whitewash, Whiting, Wicket, Wigwam, Wild-boar (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: School-boy, School-house, Schooner, Scissors, Screw-jack, Screw-pipe, Sculpin, Sculptor, Scuttle

School-boy, School-house, Schooner, Scissors, Screw-jack, Screw-pipe, Sculpin, Sculptor, Scuttle, Sea-coast, Sea-fight
8650073 School-boy, School-house, Schooner, Scissors, Screw-jack, Screw-pipe, Sculpin, Sculptor, Scuttle, Sea-coast, Sea-fight, Sea-horse (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Raccoon, Race-horse, Radish, Ragged, Rag-wheel, Railing, Railroad, Rainbow, Rain-gauge, Raking

Raccoon, Race-horse, Radish, Ragged, Rag-wheel, Railing, Railroad, Rainbow, Rain-gauge, Raking, Raking
8650072 Raccoon, Race-horse, Radish, Ragged, Rag-wheel, Railing, Railroad, Rainbow, Rain-gauge, Raking, Raking, Ramrod (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Flagman, Flag-staff, Flintlock, Floodgate, Florist, Flowers, Fly-trap, Fly-wheel, Foot-ball

Flagman, Flag-staff, Flintlock, Floodgate, Florist, Flowers, Fly-trap, Fly-wheel, Foot-ball, Foot-bridge, Foot-guards
8650049 Flagman, Flag-staff, Flintlock, Floodgate, Florist, Flowers, Fly-trap, Fly-wheel, Foot-ball, Foot-bridge, Foot-guards, Footlights (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Crown-wheel, Cuckoo, Culvert, Curlew, Curry, Curtain, Cutlass, Cutter, Cymbals, Dagger, Dasher

Crown-wheel, Cuckoo, Culvert, Curlew, Curry, Curtain, Cutlass, Cutter, Cymbals, Dagger, Dasher, Date-tree (engraving)
8650043 Crown-wheel, Cuckoo, Culvert, Curlew, Curry, Curtain, Cutlass, Cutter, Cymbals, Dagger, Dasher, Date-tree (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Catfish, Cattle, Cedar, Cellar, Chain-pump, Chain-shot, Chamois, Cherry, Cherub, Chestnut, Chicken

Catfish, Cattle, Cedar, Cellar, Chain-pump, Chain-shot, Chamois, Cherry, Cherub, Chestnut, Chicken
8650039 Catfish, Cattle, Cedar, Cellar, Chain-pump, Chain-shot, Chamois, Cherry, Cherub, Chestnut, Chicken, Children (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Asleep, Atlas, Auction, Auger, Awning, Axle, Baboon, Baby, Badger, Baggage, Bagpipe

Asleep, Atlas, Auction, Auger, Awning, Axle, Baboon, Baby, Badger, Baggage, Bagpipe, Baker (engraving)
8650031 Asleep, Atlas, Auction, Auger, Awning, Axle, Baboon, Baby, Badger, Baggage, Bagpipe, Baker (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asleep, Atlas)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Smash, Smoke, Snail, Snake, Snipe, Spade, Spear, Spike, Spill, Split, Spoke, Spool (engraving)

Smash, Smoke, Snail, Snake, Snipe, Spade, Spear, Spike, Spill, Split, Spoke, Spool (engraving)
8650020 Smash, Smoke, Snail, Snake, Snipe, Spade, Spear, Spike, Spill, Split, Spoke, Spool (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smash, Smoke, Snail)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Grind, Grove, Guard, Hames, Heart, Hedge, Hinge, Hoist, Horse, Hound, House, Kneel (engraving)

Grind, Grove, Guard, Hames, Heart, Hedge, Hinge, Hoist, Horse, Hound, House, Kneel (engraving)
8650013 Grind, Grove, Guard, Hames, Heart, Hedge, Hinge, Hoist, Horse, Hound, House, Kneel (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grind, Grove, Guard)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Stab, Star, Step, Stud, Suit, Swan, Swim, Tack, Tank, Teal, Tear, Tent (engraving)

Stab, Star, Step, Stud, Suit, Swan, Swim, Tack, Tank, Teal, Tear, Tent (engraving)
8650006 Stab, Star, Step, Stud, Suit, Swan, Swim, Tack, Tank, Teal, Tear, Tent (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stab, Star, Step, Stud, Suit)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Owl, Pan, Paw, Pay, Peg, Pen, Pen, Pie, Pig, Pin, Pit, Pot (engraving)

Owl, Pan, Paw, Pay, Peg, Pen, Pen, Pie, Pig, Pin, Pit, Pot (engraving)
8651531 Owl, Pan, Paw, Pay, Peg, Pen, Pen, Pie, Pig, Pin, Pit, Pot (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owl, Pan, Paw, Pay, Peg, Pen, Pen, Pie, Pig)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Cactus, Camel, Camp-stool, Cam-wheel, Canal, Candle, Candy, Cannon, Canoe, Canteen, Cant-hook

Cactus, Camel, Camp-stool, Cam-wheel, Canal, Candle, Candy, Cannon, Canoe, Canteen, Cant-hook, Capsize (engraving)
8651749 Cactus, Camel, Camp-stool, Cam-wheel, Canal, Candle, Candy, Cannon, Canoe, Canteen, Cant-hook, Capsize (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice, Milk, Mill, Mine, Mold, Mole, Moon, Muff (engraving)

Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice, Milk, Mill, Mine, Mold, Mole, Moon, Muff (engraving)
8651804 Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice, Milk, Mill, Mine, Mold, Mole, Moon, Muff (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Bow, Box, Boy, Bud, Cab, Can, Cap, Car, Cat, Cot, Cow, Cry (engraving)

Bow, Box, Boy, Bud, Cab, Can, Cap, Car, Cat, Cot, Cow, Cry (engraving)
8651530 Bow, Box, Boy, Bud, Cab, Can, Cap, Car, Cat, Cot, Cow, Cry (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bow, Box, Boy, Bud, Cab, Can, Cap, Car, Cat)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Dancing lesson for children (engraving)

Dancing lesson for children (engraving)
8641657 Dancing lesson for children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing lesson for children)

Background imageProfessors Collection: 'You may listen to his lecture to-day' (litho)

"You may listen to his lecture to-day" (litho)
8634754 "You may listen to his lecture to-day" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Pig-iron, Pillory, Pineapple, Pinnacle, Pocket-book, Porcupine, Portcullis, Post-office, Potato

Pig-iron, Pillory, Pineapple, Pinnacle, Pocket-book, Porcupine, Portcullis, Post-office, Potato, Powder-horn
8650102 Pig-iron, Pillory, Pineapple, Pinnacle, Pocket-book, Porcupine, Portcullis, Post-office, Potato, Powder-horn, Prickly-pear, Printing-press (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Bulls-eye, Bundle, Bung-hole, Bureau, Burner, Butcher, Butter, Button, Buttress, Cabbage, Cabin

Bulls-eye, Bundle, Bung-hole, Bureau, Burner, Butcher, Butter, Button, Buttress, Cabbage, Cabin, Caboose (engraving)
8650036 Bulls-eye, Bundle, Bung-hole, Bureau, Burner, Butcher, Butter, Button, Buttress, Cabbage, Cabin, Caboose (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Bradawl, Brakeman, Brass-band, Breakdown, Breaker, Breaker, Breastpin, Breastwheel, Brickbat

Bradawl, Brakeman, Brass-band, Breakdown, Breaker, Breaker, Breastpin, Breastwheel, Brickbat, Bridle, Broadax
8650035 Bradawl, Brakeman, Brass-band, Breakdown, Breaker, Breaker, Breastpin, Breastwheel, Brickbat, Bridle, Broadax, Broadsword (engraving) by German School

Background imageProfessors Collection: Flag, Flea, Flog, Foil, Foot, Ford, Fork, Fort, Frog, Frog, Gate, Game (engraving)

Flag, Flea, Flog, Foil, Foot, Ford, Fork, Fort, Frog, Frog, Gate, Game (engraving)
8649995 Flag, Flea, Flog, Foil, Foot, Ford, Fork, Fort, Frog, Frog, Gate, Game (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flag, Flea, Flog, Foil, Foot)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving)

Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving)
8649994 Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Crib, Crib, Crow, Cube, Cuff, Dart, Dead, Deer, Desk, Dice, Dime, Dine (engraving)

Crib, Crib, Crow, Cube, Cuff, Dart, Dead, Deer, Desk, Dice, Dime, Dine (engraving)
8649990 Crib, Crib, Crow, Cube, Cuff, Dart, Dead, Deer, Desk, Dice, Dime, Dine (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crib, Crib, Crow, Cube, Cuff)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Ear, Eat, Eel, Egg, Elk, Eye, Fan, Fig, Fin, Fly, Fop, Fox (engraving)

Ear, Eat, Eel, Egg, Elk, Eye, Fan, Fig, Fin, Fly, Fop, Fox (engraving)
8649978 Ear, Eat, Eel, Egg, Elk, Eye, Fan, Fig, Fin, Fly, Fop, Fox (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ear, Eat, Eel, Egg, Elk, Eye, Fan, Fig, Fin)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Scene between Capel Currg and Llyn Ogwen, at the Head of Nant Frangon, North Wales (chromolitho)

Scene between Capel Currg and Llyn Ogwen, at the Head of Nant Frangon, North Wales (chromolitho)
8657873 Scene between Capel Currg and Llyn Ogwen, at the Head of Nant Frangon, North Wales (chromolitho) by Penley, Aaron Edwin (1807-70); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProfessors Collection: Study of Stones on the North Side of Taliaris, near Llandilo, South Wales (chromolitho)

Study of Stones on the North Side of Taliaris, near Llandilo, South Wales (chromolitho)
8657868 Study of Stones on the North Side of Taliaris, near Llandilo, South Wales (chromolitho) by Penley, Aaron Edwin (1807-70); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Unveiling the Wisdom: Exploring the World Through Time" Hogarth Rake Plate 2: A glimpse into the mischievous yet brilliant minds throughout history. Albert Einstein with a student (b/w photo): Witnessing the passing on of knowledge from one genius to another, shaping future generations. Awarding of a doctorate: Celebrating years of dedication and hard work as professors honor their students' academic achievements. Group of Pan and Daphnis, 2nd century (marble): Discovering how ancient scholars inspired young minds through captivating tales and myths. Allegory of Mercy as Discipline, 1759 (oil on canvas): Unraveling the multifaceted nature who balance compassion with discipline in nurturing their students' growth. Portrait of Convenevole da Prato, (painting): Peering into the eyes that have witnessed countless intellectual debates and groundbreaking discoveries. John Colet, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, 1812 (engraving): Reflecting upon influential figures who shaped education systems and fostered intellectual curiosity among students. Sergeants of the provost Paris: Exploring how professors played an integral role in maintaining order within educational institutions throughout history. Children's class, 1888 (painting): Embracing the joyous moments when educators ignite young minds with wonderment and inspire lifelong learning. Degrees in University Teaching: Understanding the rigorous journey undertaken by passionate individuals to become esteemed professors dedicated to enlightening others. In this captivating collection spanning centuries, we delve into various aspects that define these remarkable individuals known as "professors. " From their roles as mentors shaping great thinkers to upholding discipline within academia, they leave an indelible mark on society's quest for knowledge.