Senate Collection (page 4)

DDE-90038915
Evening below the US Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA. Date: 15/04/2014

DDE-90038909
Early morning at the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

DDE-90038906
Twilight below the US Capitol building, Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

DDE-90038905
Ulysses S. Grant statue and the US Capitol Building at twilight, Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

DDE-90038904
Twilight below the US Capitol Building and statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

DDE-90032178
The last light of sunset on the ruins of the Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio, Italy. Date: 20/01/2009

DDE-90029150
Finland, Helsinki, Senate Square, Senaatintori, Tuomiokirko, Lutheran Cathedral Date: 29/11/2006

DDE-90029149
Finland, Helsinki, Senate Square, Senaatintori, Tuomiokirko, Lutheran Cathedral Date: 29/11/2006

DDE-90029143
Finland, Helsinki. View of the Lutheran Cathedral (Tuomiokirkko ). Date: 12/08/2003

DDE-90029129
Europe, Finland, Helsinki. The statue of Alexander II in Senate Square with Lutheran Cathedral in the background Date: 27/12/2007

Schurz, Hon. Carl of Missouri, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Schurz, Hon. Carl of Missouri, between 1865 and 1880

Chaffee, Hon. J. B. of Colorado, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Chaffee, Hon. J.B. of Colorado, between 1865 and 1880

Spencer, Hon. George E. of Ala. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Spencer, Hon. George E. of Alabama, between 1865 and 1880

Carpenter, Hon. Matt. Hale of Wisc. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Carpenter, Hon. Matt. Hale of Wisconsin, between 1865 and 1880

Hon. Willard Saulsbury, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Willard Saulsbury, between 1855 and 1865

Thomas Martyn, Professor of Botany, Cambridge University. 1799 (engraving)
7235092 Thomas Martyn, Professor of Botany, Cambridge University.1799 (engraving) by Russel, John (1745-1806); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend Thomas Martyn, BD FRS, botanist)

Conference Hall of the Senate in March 1904, 1904 (oil on canvas)
AIS5344900 Conference Hall of the Senate in March 1904, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Mananos Martinez, Asterio (1861-1935); Palacio del Senado, Madrid

View of Cambridge University, 1799. 1801 (engraving)
7235094 View of Cambridge University, 1799. 1801 (engraving) by Vendramini, Giovanni (1769-1839); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Kings College Chapel)

The opening of the Cortes in the Senate, detail Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941)
AIS5372614 The opening of the Cortes in the Senate, detail Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) greets Antonio Maura y Montaner (1853-1925) as he enters the Senate, 24 June 1920

The French in Venice, a Scene outside the Cathedral of St Mark in 1797 (engraving)
1056308 The French in Venice, a Scene outside the Cathedral of St Mark in 1797 (engraving) by Baude, Charles (1853-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Venice)

The Last Senate of Julius Caesar, 1867 (oil on canvas)
989710 The Last Senate of Julius Caesar, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Giannetti, Raffaele (1832-1916); 172x315 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Senate of Julius Caesar)

The judgement of Brutus on his sons, 1816 (engraving)
5912685 The judgement of Brutus on his sons, 1816 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: The judgement of Brutus on his sons)

La cathedrale Saint Isaac et la place du Senat a Saint Petersbourg (The Saint Isaacs cathedral)
FIA5340401 La cathedrale Saint Isaac et la place du Senat a Saint Petersbourg (The Saint Isaacs cathedral and Senate Square in St Petersburg)

Opening of 59th Congress, 1906 (b / w photo)
5042878 Opening of 59th Congress, 1906 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening ceremonies of the U.S)

Reconquete de l Espagne : bataille de las Navas de Tolosa le 16 / 07 / 1212 entre l armee chretienne et l armee des
AIS5374921 Reconquete de l Espagne : bataille de las Navas de Tolosa le 16/07/1212 entre l armee chretienne et l armee des Maures. Detail representant le roi Alphonse VIII

Divitiac admis dans le senat romain (engraving)
7179183 Divitiac admis dans le senat romain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divitiac admis dans le senat romain)

St Petersburg: The Synode and the Senate (b / w photo)
7199763 St Petersburg: The Synode and the Senate (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Synode and the Senate)

The House called to order--Opening of 59th Congress, 1906 (b / w photo)
5042877 The House called to order--Opening of 59th Congress, 1906 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening ceremonies of the U.S)

Catherine the Great of Russia at the inauguration of the equestrian statue of Peter the Great at St Petersburg
7184935 Catherine the Great of Russia at the inauguration of the equestrian statue of Peter the Great at St Petersburg, 1782 (litho) by European School

Tiberius Gracchus se refugie dans le Capitole avec ses partisans (engraving)
7179463 Tiberius Gracchus se refugie dans le Capitole avec ses partisans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le monument a Pierre 1er le grand (1672-1725) sur la place du Senat de Saint Petersbourg
FIA5340368 Le monument a Pierre 1er le grand (1672-1725) sur la place du Senat de Saint Petersbourg, en hiver (Monument of Peter the Great at the Senate square in St Petersburg in Winter)

La cathedrale Saint Isaac et la place du senat a Saint Petersbourg (Album de Marie Taglioni, 1804-1884)
FIA5374193 La cathedrale Saint Isaac et la place du senat a Saint Petersbourg (Album de Marie Taglioni, 1804-1884). Oeuvre anonyme, gravure mise en couleurs a l aquarelle, vers 1840

Coin Depicting Senate, 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Senate, 3rd century

Coin Depicting Senate, 193-211. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Senate, 193-211

Coin Depicting Senate, 230-235. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Senate, 230-235

James Buchanan, 15th President of USA
" Portrait of James Buchanan ( 1791-1868)Elected President of the United States, 1856. The civil War broke out in the closing months of his administration.Engraved

Appius Claudius Persuading the Senate to Reject Pyrrhus Offer of Peace (engraving)
6010788 Appius Claudius Persuading the Senate to Reject Pyrrhus Offer of Peace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French political caricatures (colour litho)
5999646 French political caricatures (colour litho) by Sirat, Joseph (1869-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: French political caricatures)

Patres Romani. --Visitation of the Gauls (engraving)
655161 Patres Romani.--Visitation of the Gauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patres Romani.--Visitation of the Gauls)

Colonel Thomas H Benton (engraving)
1095826 Colonel Thomas H Benton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Thomas H Benton)

Liberian senate, pub. 1856 (colour litho)
1144604 Liberian senate, pub. 1856 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert K)

Sejanus under arrest in the Senate
LLM457150 Sejanus under arrest in the Senate by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sejanus under arrest in the Senate)

Deputation from the senate presenting the address to Bonaparte (colour litho)
725928 Deputation from the senate presenting the address to Bonaparte (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Solemn inauguration of the XXIIIth Legislature in the Senate Hall on the 24th current, the Royal Speech (Colour Litho)
2815212 Solemn inauguration of the XXIIIth Legislature in the Senate Hall on the 24th current, the Royal Speech (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The library of the French senate converted into a prison (colour litho)
2819092 The library of the French senate converted into a prison (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aerial view of Central London with Senate House and the British Museum in distance. Date: circa 1950s

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The Senate has always been a place of great historical significance and political discourse. From the iconic scene of Cicero speaking passionately in the Senate to Joseph Keppler's thought-provoking cartoon "The Bosses of the Senate, " this institution has shaped nations and influenced policies. One such influential moment was Henry Clay offering his California Compromise to the Senate in 1850, a pivotal event captured beautifully by Peter Frederick Rothermel's painting. This compromise played a crucial role in shaping America's destiny during that era. Across the Atlantic, Caius College and Senate House stand tall as symbols of knowledge and intellectual pursuit in Cambridge, England. Similarly, London's imposing Senate House at the University of London commands respect with its grandeur. Looking back at history, we find ourselves transported to 1850 when the United States Senate held immense power over national affairs. It was during this time that decisions were made that would shape America for generations to come. In ancient Rome, amidst the chaos of war, Cato and other senators stood firm against their enemies during the Punic War. Their unwavering dedication to their republic is an inspiration even today. As twilight descends upon Washington DC, one cannot help but feel awe-struck by the majestic US Capitol Building and Ulysses S. Grant statue standing guard nearby. These landmarks serve as reminders of democracy's endurance through challenging times. Closer to home for many students studying at UCL (University College London), Floodlit evenings at their iconic Senate House create an atmosphere brimming with academic ambition and intellectual curiosity. From historic moments like Cicero addressing his peers in Rome or anti-trust cartoons critiquing powerful figures within American society - these glimpses into our past remind us why institutions like The Senate hold such importance throughout history.