Recounting Collection

Chelsea Pensioner and young boy
Chelsea Pensioner recounting tales to a young boy. 1891

North Indian manuscript, recounting episodes in life of Krishna. 18th-19th century (manuscript, the Bhagavad-Gita)
535174 North Indian manuscript, recounting episodes in life of Krishna. 18th-19th century (manuscript, the Bhagavad-Gita); Universal History Archive/UIG

Nezami (Elyas Yusof Nezami Ganjavi born c1141-1203/17) Persian poet, recounting the history of Alexander the Great
534883 Nezami (Elyas Yusof Nezami Ganjavi born c1141-1203/17) Persian poet, recounting the history of Alexander the Great (c356-323 BC)

Soldier's Experience, 1847. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Soldier's Experience, 1847

She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844

She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844

She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844

Telemachus Relates His Adventures to the Goddess Calypso, from The Adventures... 1808. Creator: Bartolomeo Pinelli
Telemachus Relates His Adventures to the Goddess Calypso, from The Adventures of Telemachus, Book 1, 1808

Janek Weber & his wife, Charlotte, holocaust survivors - February 1994 - 01 / 02 / 1994
Janek Weber & his wife, Charlotte, holocaust survivors - February 1994 - 01/02/1994

The First Attack; After Seymour Lucas, A. R. A, R. I. 1888. Creator: Unknown
The First Attack; After Seymour Lucas, A.R.A, R.I. 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Gentile Bellini and the descendants of the great Enrico Dandolo (engraving)
5226886 Gentile Bellini and the descendants of the great Enrico Dandolo (engraving) by Herbert, John Rogers (1810-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketch for Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, before 1813 (oil on canvas)
3586128 Sketch for Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, before 1813 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 31x40 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, 1819 (oil on canvas)
LSE3586127 Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 131x176 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux

Don Quixote and the Goat Herders, 1870 (oil on canvas)
CH400935 Don Quixote and the Goat Herders, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Werner, Anton Alexander von (1843-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Jeannette Expedition (engraving)
1624111 The Jeannette Expedition (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jeannette Expedition)

Janek Weber holocaust survivor - February 1994 - 01 / 02 / 1994
Janek Weber holocaust survivor - February 1994 - 01/02/1994

Players Enacting the Poisoning of Hamlets Father (Act III, Scne II), 1835

Othello Relating His Adventures, c1870. Artist: T. Vernon
Othello Relating His Adventures, c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Carlo Piaggia
CARLO PIAGGIA Italian traveller, recounting his adventures to the Geographical Society of Cairo. Date: 1827 - 1882

Othello Relating His Adventures to Desdemona, 1869 (oil on canvas)
BAL8990 Othello Relating His Adventures to Desdemona, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); 50x72 cm; Christopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the
XJF618945 Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the Sad Events of the late Unparalleld Rebellion, published in 1685 (engraving) by Faithorne

Foxhunting Humour - In the action
" Hullo, old chap, you look as if you d had sport! In at the kill?" " Well, no. I was in at the ditch and in a the river. We can t expect to be in everywhere." Date: 1902

Nezami (Elyas Yusof Nezami Ganjavi born c1141-1203 / 17) Persian poet, recounting the
Nezami (Elyas Yusof Nezami Ganjavi born c1141-1203/17) Persian poet, recounting the history of Alexander the Great (c356-323 BC)

North Indian manuscript, 18-19 century, recounting episodes in life of Krishna. From Bhagavad-Gita

The man we would like to strangle
" The man we would like to strangle." from " The Sketch Book & Winters Pie". A room full of people look fed up as a man recounts his fishing stories during a thaw at a Winter

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"Recounting the Stories of Resilience: From Chelsea Pensioners to Holocaust Survivors" In a heartwarming encounter, a young boy listens intently as a wise Chelsea Pensioner recounts tales of bravery and sacrifice. Their unlikely friendship bridges the generation gap, reminding us of the importance of passing down stories. Janek Weber and his wife, Charlotte, survivors of the Holocaust, bravely share their harrowing experiences in February 1994. Through tears and strength, they recount their unimaginable journey towards hope and survival. "The First Attack, " an intriguing artwork by Seymour Lucas, captures a pivotal moment frozen in time. As we gaze upon it, we can almost hear the artist's voice recounting the intensity and chaos that unfolded during this historical event. Gentile Bellini's engraving transports us back to ancient times as he skillfully depicts Enrico Dandolo's descendants. The intricate details tell stories passed down through generations - tales filled with triumphs and tribulations. With every brushstroke on canvas before 1813, an artist sketches Aeneas telling Dido about Troy's misfortunes. This captivating scene invites viewers to imagine themselves present as Aeneas passionately recounts his epic adventures. In another rendition of "Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, " emotions come alive on canvas in 1819. The artist masterfully captures both pain and resilience as Aeneas relives his tragic past for Queen Dido. "Don Quixote and the Goat Herders" portrays Miguel de Cervantes' iconic character sharing anecdotes with humble goat herders. As Don Quixote recounts his chivalrous quests against windmills-turned-giants, laughter fills the air. The Jeannette Expedition engraving takes us on a treacherous Arctic voyage where explorers recount their daring quest for discovery amidst unforgiving icy landscapes. Their words echo through time, reminding us of the human spirit's indomitable nature.