Representative Collection

Map of Antarctica overlaid with illustrations of Sea Gulls, Penguins, Elephant Seal, Shrimp and buildings

BLACK SENATORS, 1872. The First Colored Senators and Representatives in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States. Lithograph, 1872, by Currier & Ives

(Anna) Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) American humanitarian. Chairman UN Human Rights Commission 1947-1951 and US representative at General Assembly 1946. Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Photograph

An Afternoon At Home at a Modern Flying Club by Johns
Representative types of British light aeroplanes flying over a typical modern aerodrome. The green monoplane on the left is a Westland Widgeon

Roy Tempest, Theatrical Agent, London, 21st April 1964

Arrival of the Unknown Warrior, Dover Marine Railway Station
Arrival of the Unknown Warrior at Dover Marine Railway Station at the Western Docks on 10 November, 1920. 1920

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1935. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935, flanked by the bills co-authors (in dark suits)

Menander (ca. 342-ca. 292 BC). Portrait
Menander (ca.342-ca.292 BC). Greek dramatist, representative of the athenian New Comedy. Roman copy of a Greek original. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U. S
BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives during the burning of Washington D.C

Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving)
1046135 Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar)

A portrait of Captain Lord Chelmsford after his appointment
Lord Chelmsford, the new viceroy of India. He was previously HM representative in Australia; Queensland and New South Wales. Date: 1916

THADDEUS STEVENS (1792-1868). American lawyer and politician. Steel engraving, 1869

Richmond Pearson Hobson, 1870 - 1937. Published 1900 (photo)
2967868 Richmond Pearson Hobson, 1870 - 1937. Published 1900 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Navy Rear Admiral and a United States Representative from Alabama)

Amile Zola
3078198 Amile Zola; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Amile Zola (1840-1902) a French writer and a representative of naturalism. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Louis-Marie Stanislas Freron
3732963 Louis-Marie Stanislas Freron; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis-Marie Stanislas Freron (1754-1802) a French politician, journalist, representative to the National Assembly

The King's Own Regiments of the Indian Army who came to the coronation of King George V, 1910
2915344 The King's Own Regiments of the Indian Army who came to the coronation of King George V, 1910. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Pierre-Francois Audry, called Audry de Puyraveau (1773-1852) French politician
5305038 Pierre-Francois Audry, called Audry de Puyraveau (1773-1852) French politician. He was a deputy during the Bourbon Restoration

The King's Own Regiments of the Indian Army who came to the coronation of King George V, 1910
2915345 The King's Own Regiments of the Indian Army who came to the coronation of King George V, 1910. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The Four Humours with their representative animals. Choleric, with lion: Sanguine, with ape: Phlegmatic
527501 The Four Humours with their representative animals. Choleric, with lion: Sanguine, with ape: Phlegmatic, with sheep: Melancholic, with pig

John J. Hardin, publ. 1887 (print)
2603569 John J. Hardin, publ. 1887 (print) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: U.S. Representative and militia general from Illinois. From 'The Century Magazine', published 1887)

W.D. Stephens, between c1915 and 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
W.D. Stephens, between c1915 and 1917. Shows William Dennison Stephens (1859-1944), a U.S. Representative and Governor of California.

Portuguese Peace Com'n, 11 Jan 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Portuguese Peace Com'n, 11 Jan 1919. Portuguese representatives at the 1919 Peace Conference in Paris, France after World War I

Belgians salute U.S. flag, 4 July 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgians salute U.S. flag, 4 July 1918 (date created or published later). Allied Representatives at the Belgian General Headquarters saluting the American flag during the United States Independence

Peace conference, 18 Jan 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Peace conference, 18 Jan 1919. Participants in the Paris Peace Conference (Versailles Peace Conference) meeting in the Salon de l'Horloge (Clock room), Quai d'Orsay

Healy, Fitzgerald, Mahon, Frayne, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Healy, Fitzgerald, Mahon, Frayne, 1916. Shows Timothy Healy, William B. Fitzgerald, William D. Mahon, Hugh Frayne (general organizer in New York for the American Federation of Labor)

5th Congress of Representatives of the Kuznetsk Union of Cooperators. 28.05.-2.06.1918, 1918. Creator: I. V
5th Congress of Representatives of the Kuznetsk Union of Cooperators. 28.05.-2.06.1918, 1918. From a collection of documents

Olof Håkansson, 1695-1769, c18th century. Creator: Anon
Olof Hakansson, 1695-1769, c18th century

Pandora, 1873. Creator: Alexandre Cabanel
Pandora, 1873. Cabanel, a professor of painting at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, specialized in portraits of "High Society." Here

Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

Hugo Eberhard Cratz, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hugo Eberhard Cratz, c17th century

Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. Shinozuka, a senior vassal of Nitta Yoshisada, was known as a courageous warrior and was famous for his immense strength

Oya Taro Mitsukune Watching Skeletons, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oya Taro Mitsukune Watching Skeletons, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Per Olsson, Speaker of the Estate of the Peasants, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Per Olsson, Speaker of the Estate of the Peasants, 1850

President of the Portuguese Republic on the front; On October 18, 1917, Mr. Machado... 1917. Creator: Unknown
President of the Portuguese Republic on the front; On October 18, 1917, Mr. Machado, President of the Portuguese Republic

Act XI Fifth Episode (Actually Fourth): Ronin Stopped from Crossing... between c1835 and c1839. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Act XI Fifth Episode (Actually Fourth): Ronin Stopped from Crossing Ryogoku Bridge by Shogun's Representative, between circa 1835 and circa 1839. From The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers

Nitta Shiro Tadatsune Entering a Cave with a Torch, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nitta Shiro Tadatsune Entering a Cave with a Torch, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Endo Kiemon Masatada with Assailant, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Endo Kiemon Masatada with Assailant, 1878. From A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Earth: Akashi Gidayu Races to Kyoto during the Battle of Amagasaki, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Earth: Akashi Gidayu Races to Kyoto during the Battle of Amagasaki, 1867. From Heroes and the Five Elements

Gamo Sadahide's Servant, Toki Motosada, Hurling a Demon King to the Ground at Mount Inohana, 1890. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Ii No Hayata Kills the Nue at the Imperial Palace, 1890. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ii No Hayata Kills the Nue at the Imperial Palace, 1890. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Sakai Kyuzo Hurling a Spear, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sakai Kyuzo Hurling a Spear, 1868. From One Hundred Warriors in Battle Selected by Yoshitoshi

Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during Hinamatsuri, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during Hinamatsuri, 19th century

Young Woman under a Tree at Sunset, called Autumn, 1855-1900. Creator: Henri Fantin-Latour
Young Woman under a Tree at Sunset, called Autumn, 1855-1900

Altanasio Ridolfi, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Altanasio Ridolfi, c17th century

VOC Delegation at An Audience With The King of Kandy, Sri Rajadi Raja Sinha, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
VOC Delegation at An Audience With The King of Kandy, Sri Rajadi Raja Sinha, 1785-1786. The reception room in the palace of the king of Kandy with VOC officials kneeling in the foreground

Council representatives in Colombo, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Council representatives in Colombo, 1785. The Dessave (European judge employed by the VOC) on his veranda to "dispose of the affairs

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"Representative: A Tapestry of History and Diversity" This captivating illustration showcases the vastness of representation, spanning across time and continents. The map of Antarctica serves as a backdrop, adorned with vibrant illustrations representing various species that call this icy land their home - from graceful sea gulls to adorable penguins, mighty elephant seals to tiny shrimp. These creatures remind us that diversity is not limited to human societies alone. Delving into history, we are transported back to 1872 when the first colored senators and representatives took office in America. Their groundbreaking presence shattered barriers and paved the way for future generations to claim their rightful place in governance. Moving forward, we encounter (Anna) Eleanor Roosevelt, an American humanitarian who dedicated her life to championing human rights on a global scale. Her influential role as Chairman of UN Human Rights echoes through time, inspiring countless individuals to fight for justice and equality. The scene transitions seamlessly into modernity with "An Afternoon At Home at a Modern Flying Club" by Johns. This artwork captures the essence of leisure amidst technological advancements while highlighting how representation extends beyond politics into everyday activities. Roy Tempest's portrait introduces us to London's theatrical world in 1964 – a testament to diverse talents finding expression on stage under his guidance. As our journey continues, we witness historical moments such as the arrival of the Unknown Warrior at Dover Marine Railway Station – a solemn reminder that even those whose identities remain unknown can be represented with dignity and honor. Captain Lord Chelmsford's portrait reflects upon leadership during challenging times; his appointment symbolizes how individuals can represent authority while shaping destinies. Menander's ancient portrait reminds us that representation transcends eras; his legacy lives on through his contributions as one of Greece's most celebrated playwrights. Shifting gears once more, we explore naval medicine depicted in "Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital. " This engraving portrays dedication towards healing and service, showcasing how professionals in various fields represent their respective domains.