Raphael Collection (#3)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - There is still a lot to do
The war is over. The message on the back by Churchill exhorts There is still a lot to do. The card, captioned Love for Love, carries the senders message Dear Granny

Title page design, For Victory Paint Book, WW2
Title page design, For Victory Paint Book, with Allied flags and a V sign, used as a propaganda symbol for Victory during the Second World War. Date: 1940s

Miraculous fishing (Luke 5, 1-11) by Raphael, published 1878
Miraculous catch of fish (Luke 5, 1-11). Wood engraving after the Cartoons for tapestries, (1515/16) by Raphael (Italian painter, 1483 - 1520) in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Venus and Cupid riding two sea monsters, Cupid raises an arrow in his right hand, two heads representing wind in the clouds above, ca. 1515-27

In the Pitti Palace - Raphaels Madonna of the Chair, Florence, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
In the Pitti Palace - Raphaels Madonna of the Chair, Florence, Italy, c1909. The Madonna della seggiola by Italian renaissance artist Raphael, dating c1513-1514 in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Grotesque paintings from the Vatican loggias, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Grotesque paintings from the Vatican loggias, Rome, Italy, (1928). 1517-1519...The Loggie were started in the summer of 1517 and are stated as being completed on 4th May, 1519

Study for La belle jardiniere, ca 1506-1507. Creator: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Study for La belle jardiniere, ca 1506-1507. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Head of an Angel. Creator: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino) (1483-1520)
Head of an Angel. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Raphael, c1505, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
Portrait of Raphael, c1505, (c1912). Self portrait in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. Italian High Renaissance painter and architect Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520), known as Raphael

Putto with Garland, c1510, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
Putto with Garland, c1510, (c1912). Fragment of fresco, in the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca, Rome, Italy. Part of a large decorative work in the Raphael Rooms (Italian)

Pope Leo X and Cardinals Ludovico de Rossi and Giulio de Medici. Copy after Raphael, 1821

Painting depicting the Madonna della sedia after Raphael, c.1850-c.1899. Creator: Unknown
Painting depicting the Madonna della sedia after Raphael, c.1850-c.1899

Home of Phoebe Apperson Hearst (widow of George Hearst) at 1400 New Hampshire Ave. NW... c1900
Home of Phoebe Apperson Hearst (widow of George Hearst) at 1400 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. c1900. Interior: detail of fireplace

Plaza del Potro with the Monument to the archangel Raphael, Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain

Raphael D'Urbin

Wardown Park Suspension Bridge, built in 1908, is situated within Wardown Park in the northern suburbs of Luton in the valley of the River Lea, Bedfordshire - Raphael Tuck postcard 1914 Date: 1908

The Little Church, Ros-on-Sea, Conwy, Wales - Raphael Tuck real photo postcard 1952 Date: 1952

St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh Castle - Raphael Tuck postcard 1930s Date: 1930s

The reverse of a Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard detailing information about this famous card publisher, information of the different types of card they published

London Life - The Bus Driver. See 13924942 for the card reverse (a fine example). Date: circa 1908

WW2 Christmas Card, Felix The Lucky Cat
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with a photograph of Felix the lucky cat. Felix was trapped at the bottom of a smouldering crater which was once Raphael House, for seventeen days

Hanging up the Xmas Stocking
The night before Xmas, young children hanging up their stockings over the fireplace. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1907

Children & Their Sleigh
Christmas. Happy children racing along with a sleigh full of toys. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1907

Blackcock (or Black Grouse) Shooting
Country pursuits. Two men with their dog shooting grouse on moorland. (The black grouse is now an endangered species). Artist: Norah Drummond Date: 1908

Beware of Submarines WW1
Lady swimmer mimicking a submarine with her fake periscope. Date: circa 1916

Sir Adolph Tuck, Chairman of Raphael Tuck and Sons
Sir Adolph Tuck, 1st Baronet, Chairman of fine art postcard publishers Raphael Tuck and Sons, portrait by Solomon J Solomon Date: circa 1910

I dreamed you were with me in Fairyland - fairy and flowers Date: circa 1920s

Let me build a castle in the air and carry you off in a chariot fair - fairy and elves Date: circa 1920s

I dreamed of a little random elf, born in the sport of nature for simple, sweet enjoyment - fairy and elves Date: circa 1920s

Hie away neath shades of night to the castle of delight - fairies and bubbles Date: circa 1920s

Countess Cahen, DAnvers
A portrait watercolour painting, most likely Countess Louise de Morpurgo, who married the French banker and politician, Count Louis Raphael Cahen d'Anvers. Date: circa 1919

The Palace, Fontainbleau
A painting of the serene waters outside the Chteau de Fontainebleau, the palace was originally a medieval castle and served as residence for the French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III

RAF trainee pilots working out courses and speeds, WW2
RAF trainee pilots working out courses and speeds Date: circa 1941

RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots, WW2
RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots Date: circa 1941

RAF recruits undergoing mechanical training, WW2
RAF recruits undergoing mechanical training Date: circa 1941

RAF sea plane, WW2
RAF sea plane Date: circa 1941

RAF scramble, pilots race to their planes, WW2
RAF scramble, pilots race to their planes Date: circa 1941

RAF Sergeant John Hannah VC in his gun cockpit, WW2
RAF Sergeant John Hannah, 18 year old VC in his gun cockpit Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets, pilots of tomorrow, WW2
RAF cadets, pilots of tomorrow Date: circa 1941

RAF recruit checking the kit list, WW2
RAF recruit checking the kit list Date: circa 1941

RAF plane taking off from deck of aircraft carrier, WW2
RAF plane taking off from the deck of an aircraft carrier Date: circa 1941

Cover design, Taking Off! by Noel Monks, WW2
Cover design, Taking Off! by Noel Monks, showing an RAF pilot looking up at the sky Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets watching an instructional film, WW2
RAF cadets watching an instructional film Date: circa 1941

RAF lookout on flight deck of aircraft carrier, WW2
RAF lookout on flight deck of aircraft carrier Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls, WW2
RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets stripping planes, WW2
RAF cadets stripping planes Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets learning tactics by the use of models, WW2
RAF cadets learning tactics by the use of models Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets learning about the aero engine, WW2
RAF cadets learning the mechanical marvels of the aero engine Date: circa 1941

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Raphael, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and timeless beauty. From his captivating poster advertising trains to the Cote d'Azur, he effortlessly transports us to the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera. But it is not just travel that Raphael excels in; his artistry knows no bounds. In the enchanting world of Art Nouveau, we find Raphael Kirchner's masterpiece - a mesmerizing girl playing the harp. Her delicate fingers dance across its strings, creating melodies that echo through our souls and transport us to ethereal realms. As we delve deeper into Raphael's oeuvre, we encounter his masterful recreations of iconic religious scenes. The Last Supper comes alive under his skilled hands as he collaborates with fellow artists Morghen and Matteini in 1800. And who can forget The School of Athens? This fresco adorning Stanza della Segnatura captivates our minds with its depiction of intellectual giants engaging in profound discourse. But it is not only grandeur that defines Raphael's talent; he captures intimate moments too. In Portrait of a Young Woman (La Muta), ca 1507, he unveils her mysterious allure through subtle brushstrokes and enigmatic eyes. And then there is The Sistine Madonna, an awe-inspiring creation from 1512-1517 that leaves us breathless before its divine presence. With Transfiguration (1517) as another testament to his genius, Raphael showcases his ability to transcend earthly boundaries and elevate art to celestial heights. His mastery extends beyond canvas; Victorian flower fairies come alive under his guidance, enchanting all who behold their delicate grace. Drawing inspiration from Aristotle himself, Raphael delves into philosophy and wisdom while also capturing everyday life on a poster advertising Val d'Esquieres in the South of France.