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Representative Collection (#15)

"Representative: A Tapestry of History and Diversity" This captivating illustration showcases the vastness of representation, spanning across time and continents

Background imageRepresentative Collection: IRVINE LENROOT (1869-1949). American politician. Photograph, c1920

IRVINE LENROOT (1869-1949). American politician. Photograph, c1920

Background imageRepresentative Collection: GOLFERS, c1926. American politicians waiting their turn on the golf course at the

GOLFERS, c1926. American politicians waiting their turn on the golf course at the Chevy Chase Club outside of Washington D.C. Left to right: Herbert W. Taylor, William N. Jardine, Albert H

Background imageRepresentative Collection: SMOOT-HAWLEY TARIFF ACT. Senator Reed Smoot, left, and Representative Willis C

SMOOT-HAWLEY TARIFF ACT. Senator Reed Smoot, left, and Representative Willis C. Hawley on the steps of the Capitol with baskets of petitions for reductions in their proposed tariff bill

Background imageRepresentative Collection: INSURANCE SALESMAN, c1925. A Travelers Insurance Company representative, Hartford, Connecticut

INSURANCE SALESMAN, c1925. A Travelers Insurance Company representative, Hartford, Connecticut. Photographed c1925

Background imageRepresentative Collection: 71st CONGRESS, 1929. Former Clerk of the House of Representatives, William Tyler Page (1868-1942)

71st CONGRESS, 1929. Former Clerk of the House of Representatives, William Tyler Page (1868-1942), giving a lecture to newly elected members of the 71st Congress about their new duties at the Capitol

Background imageRepresentative Collection: HAWLEY AND SMOOT, 1929. Representative Willis C. Hawley (left) and Senator Reed Smoot

HAWLEY AND SMOOT, 1929. Representative Willis C. Hawley (left) and Senator Reed Smoot, advocates of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act. Photograph, 11 April 1929

Background imageRepresentative Collection: HAWLEY-SMOOT TARIFF ACT. Representative Willis C. Hawley (right) and Senator Reed Smoot

HAWLEY-SMOOT TARIFF ACT. Representative Willis C. Hawley (right) and Senator Reed Smoot (left) speaking at a rally to gain support for the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act, 7 December 1929

Background imageRepresentative Collection: DANIEL WEBSTER (1782-1852). American lawyer and statesman

DANIEL WEBSTER (1782-1852). American lawyer and statesman. Addressing the United States Senate in the great debate on the Constitution and the Union, 1850. American lithograph, 1860

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Source Size = 3587 x 5244

Source Size = 3587 x 5244
Election of Representative Peers for Scotland, at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1880

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The Representative of the People in Office, 1794 (watercolour on paper)

The Representative of the People in Office, 1794 (watercolour on paper)
XIR903230 The Representative of the People in Office, 1794 (watercolour on paper) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 31.5x22 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The House of Representatives, c. 1822 (oil on canvas)

The House of Representatives, c. 1822 (oil on canvas)
XOS496714 The House of Representatives, c.1822 (oil on canvas) by Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872); 220.7x331.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Peoples Representative of the Armies (coloured engraving)

Peoples Representative of the Armies (coloured engraving)
XIR473049 Peoples Representative of the Armies (coloured engraving) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825) (after); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Armand Barbes as a Representative of the People at the Constituent Assembly, engraved by Jannin

Armand Barbes as a Representative of the People at the Constituent Assembly, engraved by Jannin
XIR442093 Armand Barbes as a Representative of the People at the Constituent Assembly, engraved by Jannin (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Edward John Eyre, engraved by Charles Algernon Tomkins, c. 1901 (engraving)

Edward John Eyre, engraved by Charles Algernon Tomkins, c. 1901 (engraving)
XJF365311 Edward John Eyre, engraved by Charles Algernon Tomkins, c.1901 (engraving) by Mercier, Charles (1834-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Mirabeau and Monsieur de Dreux-Breze at the Assemblee des Deputes, 23rd June 1789

Mirabeau and Monsieur de Dreux-Breze at the Assemblee des Deputes, 23rd June 1789
XIR34098 Mirabeau and Monsieur de Dreux-Breze at the Assemblee des Deputes, 23rd June 1789 (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); 87x115 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Background imageRepresentative Collection: THE LATE HON. JAMES BLAINE, He was an American Republican politician who served as

THE LATE HON. JAMES BLAINE, He was an American Republican politician who served as United States Representative, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, U.S

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Stephen A. Douglas, 1855-61 (b / w photo)

Stephen A. Douglas, 1855-61 (b / w photo)
XOS778463 Stephen A. Douglas, 1855-61 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: A Dispute Outside the Courtroom, from the series Les Gens de Justice c

A Dispute Outside the Courtroom, from the series Les Gens de Justice c
XJL186928 A Dispute Outside the Courtroom, from the series Les Gens de Justice c.1846 (charcoal on paper) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Napoleon (1769-1821) Receiving the Delegation from the Roman Senate, 16th November 1809

Napoleon (1769-1821) Receiving the Delegation from the Roman Senate, 16th November 1809
XIR154792 Napoleon (1769-1821) Receiving the Delegation from the Roman Senate, 16th November 1809 (oil on canvas) by Goubaud, Innocent Louis (1780-1847); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French

Background imageRepresentative Collection: An Unsatisfied Client, from the series Les Gens de Justice, c

An Unsatisfied Client, from the series Les Gens de Justice, c
XJL181921 An Unsatisfied Client, from the series Les Gens de Justice, c.1846 (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Fisher Ames (engraving)

Fisher Ames (engraving)
KW1073702 Fisher Ames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisher Ames, 1758 A- 1808)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Eight Representative Malay States Guides

Eight Representative Malay States Guides

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Kanagawa, Totoya, Hokkei, 1780-1850, artist, [between 1860 and 1910 from a print

Kanagawa, Totoya, Hokkei, 1780-1850, artist, [between 1860 and 1910 from a print between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.7 x 19 cm

Background imageRepresentative Collection: C0NRAD ALEXANDRE GERARD (1729-1790). First French diplomatic representative to the United States

C0NRAD ALEXANDRE GERARD (1729-1790). First French diplomatic representative to the United States. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, late 18th century

Background imageRepresentative Collection: SOMERSET HOUSE CONFERENCE 1604, at which English (right), Dutch and Spanish delegates

SOMERSET HOUSE CONFERENCE 1604, at which English (right), Dutch and Spanish delegates sorted out overseas trade rights

Background imageRepresentative Collection: VON BROCKDORFF-RANTZAU. Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau, German head of the Peace

VON BROCKDORFF-RANTZAU. Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau, German head of the Peace Delegation to Versailles, France. Photograph, c1919

Background imageRepresentative Collection: WORLD WAR I: MELCHIOR. Doctor Theodore Melchior, manager of the Warburg Bank

WORLD WAR I: MELCHIOR. Doctor Theodore Melchior, manager of the Warburg Bank and German Peace Delegate at Versailles, France. Photograph, c1919

Background imageRepresentative Collection: WORLD WAR I: LANDSBERG. Herr Landsberg, German Minister of Publicity, Arts and Literature

WORLD WAR I: LANDSBERG. Herr Landsberg, German Minister of Publicity, Arts and Literature. German Peace Delegate at Versailles, France. Photograph, c1919

Background imageRepresentative Collection: WORLD WAR I: DELEGATES. Delegates to the Peace Conference in Paris, France. Photographs

WORLD WAR I: DELEGATES. Delegates to the Peace Conference in Paris, France. Photographs, c1919

Background imageRepresentative Collection: WORLD WAR I: DELEGATES. Allied delegates to the Peace Conference in Paris, France

WORLD WAR I: DELEGATES. Allied delegates to the Peace Conference in Paris, France. Photographs, c1919

Background imageRepresentative Collection: RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Russian envoys arriving at Portsmouth, New Hampshire

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Russian envoys arriving at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to sign the peace treaty with Japan that ended the Russo-Japanese War on 5 September 1905

Background imageRepresentative Collection: ELECTORAL COMMISSION, 1877. Florida Case

ELECTORAL COMMISSION, 1877. Florida Case. Representative David Dudley Field appearing before the Electoral Commission created to resolve twenty disputed electoral votes, including four from Florida

Background imageRepresentative Collection: JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT, 1868. Members of the House of Representatives arriving at

JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT, 1868. Members of the House of Representatives arriving at the Senate Chamber during the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson, April 1868

Background imageRepresentative Collection: JOSEPH HAYNE RAINEY (1832-1887). American politician and first African American to serve in the U

JOSEPH HAYNE RAINEY (1832-1887). American politician and first African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Photograph, 1860s or 1870s

Background imageRepresentative Collection: RICHARD SCHELL (1810-1879). American politician. Engraving, 1873

RICHARD SCHELL (1810-1879). American politician. Engraving, 1873

Background imageRepresentative Collection: ROBERT CHARLES WINTHROP (1809-1894). American lawyer and Speaker of the House of Representatives

ROBERT CHARLES WINTHROP (1809-1894). American lawyer and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Photograph, c1860

Background imageRepresentative Collection: WILLIAM WINDOM (1827-1891). American statesman

WILLIAM WINDOM (1827-1891). American statesman. Secretary of the Treasury under President James Garfield. Photograph, c1875

Background imageRepresentative Collection: DANIEL WEBSTER (1782-1852). American lawyer and statesman. Painting, 1824, by John Wood

DANIEL WEBSTER (1782-1852). American lawyer and statesman. Painting, 1824, by John Wood

Background imageRepresentative Collection: JOSEPH HAMPTON MOORE (1864-1950). American politician. Representative from Pennsylvania

JOSEPH HAMPTON MOORE (1864-1950). American politician. Representative from Pennsylvania, 1906-1920 and Mayor of Philadelphia, 1920-1923. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageRepresentative Collection: JOHN AUSTIN MOON (1855-1921). American politician and Representative from Tennessee

JOHN AUSTIN MOON (1855-1921). American politician and Representative from Tennessee. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageRepresentative Collection: JOHN LLEWELLYN LEWIS (1880-1969). American labor leader

JOHN LLEWELLYN LEWIS (1880-1969). American labor leader. Lewis (right) meeting with California Representative John Nolan, 1922

Background imageRepresentative Collection: HENRY DE LA WARR FLOOD (1865-1921). American politician, Representative from Virginia

HENRY DE LA WARR FLOOD (1865-1921). American politician, Representative from Virginia. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageRepresentative Collection: JOSEPH CLIFFORD HENDRIX (1853-1904). American politician. Postmaster of Brooklyn

JOSEPH CLIFFORD HENDRIX (1853-1904). American politician. Postmaster of Brooklyn, 1886-1890, and Democratic Congressman, 1893-1895. Engraving, American, 1886

Background imageRepresentative Collection: WILLIAM JORDAN GRAVES (1805-1848). U. S. Representative from Kentucky. Lithograph, c1840

WILLIAM JORDAN GRAVES (1805-1848). U. S. Representative from Kentucky. Lithograph, c1840
WILLIAM JORDAN GRAVES (1805-1848). U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Lithograph, c1840

Background imageRepresentative Collection: SIMEON DAVISON FESS (1861-1936). Republican politician and educator. Photograph, 1913

SIMEON DAVISON FESS (1861-1936). Republican politician and educator. Photograph, 1913

Background imageRepresentative Collection: ALLEN G. THURMAN (1813-1895). American politician and nominee of the Democratic

ALLEN G. THURMAN (1813-1895). American politician and nominee of the Democratic Party for Vice President of the United States in 1888. Engraving, American, 1888

Background imageRepresentative Collection: WILLIAM HENRY BARNUM (1818-1889). American politician. Engraving, American, 1889

WILLIAM HENRY BARNUM (1818-1889). American politician. Engraving, American, 1889

Background imageRepresentative Collection: THOMAS CORWIN (1794-1865). American politician. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, c1847

THOMAS CORWIN (1794-1865). American politician. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, c1847




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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.