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Representative Collection (#9)

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

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Giuseppe Garibaldi saves a drowning woman (chromolitho)

Giuseppe Garibaldi saves a drowning woman (chromolitho)
735857 Giuseppe Garibaldi saves a drowning woman (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giuseppe Garibaldi saves a drowning woman)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, studies at the military academy in Turin (chromolitho)

Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, studies at the military academy in Turin (chromolitho)
735856 Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, studies at the military academy in Turin (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Christopher Columbus reads about Marco Polos voyages (colour litho)

Christopher Columbus reads about Marco Polos voyages (colour litho)
735853 Christopher Columbus reads about Marco Polos voyages (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus reads about Marco Polos voyages)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Official state messenger during the Directoire period in France

Official state messenger during the Directoire period in France
CHT307404 Official state messenger during the Directoire period in France, from Costumes of the Representatives of the French People, engraved by Labrousse

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Cardinal Bessarion presenting to three representatives of the Scuola della Carita in

Cardinal Bessarion presenting to three representatives of the Scuola della Carita in
CTS413057 Cardinal Bessarion presenting to three representatives of the Scuola della Carita in Venice the reliquary with a fragment of the True Cross (pen & ink over chalk on paper) by Carpaccio

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The reparation ceremony, in Athens, for the events of December 1

The reparation ceremony, in Athens, for the events of December 1, the salute to the Allied flags (colour litho)
2808557 The reparation ceremony, in Athens, for the events of December 1, the salute to the Allied flags (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Dr Kern, Representative of Switzerland at the Neufchatel Conferences (engraving)

Dr Kern, Representative of Switzerland at the Neufchatel Conferences (engraving)
2772681 Dr Kern, Representative of Switzerland at the Neufchatel Conferences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Kern)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Chinas Representative at the Coronation, Prince Tsai Chen, escorted by Royal Horse Artillery

Chinas Representative at the Coronation, Prince Tsai Chen, escorted by Royal Horse Artillery
1629799 Chinas Representative at the Coronation, Prince Tsai Chen, escorted by Royal Horse Artillery, leaving Shanghai (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Perigord (chromolitho)

Perigord (chromolitho)
734880 Perigord (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perigord. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Poitou (chromolitho)

Poitou (chromolitho)
734878 Poitou (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poitou. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Domenico Ghirlandaio looks at Michaelangelos work (chromolitho)

Domenico Ghirlandaio looks at Michaelangelos work (chromolitho)
735854 Domenico Ghirlandaio looks at Michaelangelos work (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domenico Ghirlandaio looks at Michaelangelos work)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The Keep, Kenilworth (photo)

The Keep, Kenilworth (photo)
727548 The Keep, Kenilworth (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Keep, Kenilworth)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The Congress of Paris, March 1856, illustration from The History of Italy

The Congress of Paris, March 1856, illustration from The History of Italy
704051 The Congress of Paris, March 1856, illustration from The History of Italy (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The return to the cheerful local traditions (Colour Litho)

The return to the cheerful local traditions (Colour Litho)
2808994 The return to the cheerful local traditions (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return to the cheerful local traditions)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: On the very faustic anniversary (colour litho)

On the very faustic anniversary (colour litho)
2808842 On the very faustic anniversary (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the very faustic anniversary)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Member of the Council of the Five Hundred during the Directoire period

Member of the Council of the Five Hundred during the Directoire period
CHT268784 Member of the Council of the Five Hundred during the Directoire period, 1795-99 (coloured engraving) by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The Lost Andree Polar Expedition (engraving)

The Lost Andree Polar Expedition (engraving)
1051512 The Lost Andree Polar Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lost Andree Polar Expedition)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Imperial Penny Postage, the Organising Committee of the Conference (b / w photo)

Imperial Penny Postage, the Organising Committee of the Conference (b / w photo)
1063573 Imperial Penny Postage, the Organising Committee of the Conference (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Penny Postage)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Soldiers of the Volinsky unit with non-commissioned officer T. L

Soldiers of the Volinsky unit with non-commissioned officer T. L
833391 Soldiers of the Volinsky unit with non-commissioned officer T. L. Kirpichnikov and representatives of workers associations of England, St Petersburg

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The sacrilege of the Huns (colour litho)

The sacrilege of the Huns (colour litho)
2808676 The sacrilege of the Huns (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sacrilege of the Huns)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The Duke of Genoa, representing the King, at the inauguration of the new Veggion Hotel in Milan

The Duke of Genoa, representing the King, at the inauguration of the new Veggion Hotel in Milan (colour litho)
2815337 The Duke of Genoa, representing the King, at the inauguration of the new Veggion Hotel in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageRepresentative Collection: On the highest spire of the Milan Cathedral, a scaffolding was erected around the Madonnina

On the highest spire of the Milan Cathedral, a scaffolding was erected around the Madonnina... (colour litho)
2783924 On the highest spire of the Milan Cathedral, a scaffolding was erected around the Madonnina... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Dangerous trades (colour litho)

Dangerous trades (colour litho)
2783857 Dangerous trades (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangerous trades)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Bourbonnais (chromolitho)

Bourbonnais (chromolitho)
734881 Bourbonnais (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bourbonnais. Liebig card)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: William Morris Hughes, Australian politician and Prime Minister (b / w photo)

William Morris Hughes, Australian politician and Prime Minister (b / w photo)
6015404 William Morris Hughes, Australian politician and Prime Minister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Morris Hughes (1862-1952)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Arthur Balfour, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister (b / w photo)

Arthur Balfour, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister (b / w photo)
6015389 Arthur Balfour, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Balfour (1848-1930)

Background imageRepresentative Collection: The representative of Philip II of Spain presenting Christophe Plantin with his title of Court

The representative of Philip II of Spain presenting Christophe Plantin with his title of Court printer (chromolitho)
968697 The representative of Philip II of Spain presenting Christophe Plantin with his title of Court printer (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Doll owned by Clementine Roundtree Cottee and Josephine English Church, ca. 1920

Doll owned by Clementine Roundtree Cottee and Josephine English Church, ca. 1920
Doll representing a white baby, owned by African-American children. Dolls representing black children were manufactured at this period, but were often mammy doll stereotypes

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Seth Hastings, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Seth Hastings, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Seth Hastings, 1806

Background imageRepresentative Collection: James Jackson, 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

James Jackson, 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
James Jackson, 1805

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Chauncey Goodrich, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé

Chauncey Goodrich, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Chauncey Goodrich, 1799

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Samuel Smith, 1798. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Samuel Smith, 1798. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Samuel Smith, 1798

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Theodore Sedgwick, 1801. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé

Theodore Sedgwick, 1801. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Theodore Sedgwick, 1801

Background imageRepresentative Collection: William Stedman, 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

William Stedman, 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
William Stedman, 1805

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Littleton Waller Tazewell, 1808. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé

Littleton Waller Tazewell, 1808. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
Littleton Waller Tazewell, 1808

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Samuel Thatcher, 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Samuel Thatcher, 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Samuel Thatcher, 1805

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Samuel Hunt, Jr. c. 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé

Samuel Hunt, Jr. c. 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Samuel Hunt, Jr. c. 1805

Background imageRepresentative Collection: John Smith, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

John Smith, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Smith, 1799

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Joseph Clay, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Joseph Clay, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Joseph Clay, 1799

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Thomas Moore, 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Thomas Moore, 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Thomas Moore, 1805

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Hezekiah Lord Hosmer, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé

Hezekiah Lord Hosmer, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Hezekiah Lord Hosmer, 1799

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Jonathan Mason, 1800. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Jonathan Mason, 1800. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Jonathan Mason, 1800

Background imageRepresentative Collection: John Cotton Smith, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé

John Cotton Smith, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
John Cotton Smith, 1806

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Alexander Smyth, 1807. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Alexander Smyth, 1807. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Alexander Smyth, 1807

Background imageRepresentative Collection: Samuel Smith, 1800. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Samuel Smith, 1800. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Samuel Smith, 1800

Background imageRepresentative Collection: John Peter Van Ness, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé

John Peter Van Ness, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
John Peter Van Ness, 1806




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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.