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Senate Collection (page 6)

The Senate has always been a place of great historical significance and political discourse

Background imageSenate Collection: The National Assembly (Senators and Deputies) that elected, in Versailles

The National Assembly (Senators and Deputies) that elected, in Versailles, the new President of the... (colour litho)
2783594 The National Assembly (Senators and Deputies) that elected, in Versailles, the new President of the... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSenate Collection: Think of me first! (colour litho)

Think of me first! (colour litho)
2779893 Think of me first! (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Think of me first)

Background imageSenate Collection: The trial against former Minister Nasi in Rome, the accused goes to the Senate building for

The trial against former Minister Nasi in Rome, the accused goes to the Senate building for judgment (colour litho)
2815064 The trial against former Minister Nasi in Rome, the accused goes to the Senate building for judgment (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSenate Collection: Death of Abraham Lincoln, 15th April 1865 (colour litho)

Death of Abraham Lincoln, 15th April 1865 (colour litho)
AQS336787 Death of Abraham Lincoln, 15th April 1865 (colour litho) by Kellogg, Edmund Burke (1809-72); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageSenate Collection: Jardin of Luxembourg, the first fine days, c. 1870-80 (engraving)

Jardin of Luxembourg, the first fine days, c. 1870-80 (engraving)
CHT382615 Jardin of Luxembourg, the first fine days, c.1870-80 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageSenate Collection: View of the United States Capitol and the National Mall (photo)

View of the United States Capitol and the National Mall (photo)
XBP228817 View of the United States Capitol and the National Mall (photo) by American School; Washington, D.C. USA; (add.info)

Background imageSenate Collection: The Election of the New President, M Chauveau announcing the Result in the Palace at Versailles

The Election of the New President, M Chauveau announcing the Result in the Palace at Versailles (litho)
1051529 The Election of the New President, M Chauveau announcing the Result in the Palace at Versailles (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSenate Collection: London University (colour litho)

London University (colour litho)
976227 London University (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London University)

Background imageSenate Collection: Map of the city of New York, showing its political divisions and subdivisions

Map of the city of New York, showing its political divisions and subdivisions
1079253 Map of the city of New York, showing its political divisions and subdivisions, 1870 (black ink with colour wash additions on paper, backed with cloth) by American School

Background imageSenate Collection: The Brussels Fetes, the King of the Belgians receiving the Address of the Senate

The Brussels Fetes, the King of the Belgians receiving the Address of the Senate and the Chamber of Representatives
1097666 The Brussels Fetes, the King of the Belgians receiving the Address of the Senate and the Chamber of Representatives, in the New Place St Joseph

Background imageSenate Collection: An Audience in Athens During Agamemnon by Aeschylus, 1884 (oil on canvas)

An Audience in Athens During Agamemnon by Aeschylus, 1884 (oil on canvas)
BIR189244 An Audience in Athens During Agamemnon by Aeschylus, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Richmond, William Blake (1842-1921); 215x307 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageSenate Collection: Portrait of Pedro Gonzalez Vallejo. Painting by Vicente Lopez Y Portana (1772 - 1850)

Portrait of Pedro Gonzalez Vallejo. Painting by Vicente Lopez Y Portana (1772 - 1850)
AIS5357491 Portrait of Pedro Gonzalez Vallejo. Painting by Vicente Lopez Y Portana (1772 - 1850), first half of the 19th century. Oil on canvas. Madrid, Senate Palace

Background imageSenate Collection: The equestrian statue of Peter the Great on Senate Square (place de Senat

The equestrian statue of Peter the Great on Senate Square (place de Senat
FIA5406704 The equestrian statue of Peter the Great on Senate Square (place de Senat, place des decembristes ouplace de Pierre) - Domenico Felice Lamoni (1745-1830)

Background imageSenate Collection: The Queens Jubilee Presents (b / w photo)

The Queens Jubilee Presents (b / w photo)
1598028 The Queens Jubilee Presents (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Presents)

Background imageSenate Collection: Stockholm (engraving)

Stockholm (engraving)
3655713 Stockholm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stockholm. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageSenate Collection: Madrid (engraving)

Madrid (engraving)
3655692 Madrid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madrid. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageSenate Collection: Saturninus and his adherents pelted in the Senate house 100BC

Saturninus and his adherents pelted in the Senate house 100BC
908824 Saturninus and his adherents pelted in the Senate house 100BC by Davies, Norman Prescott (1862-1915); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Background imageSenate Collection: The Sibylline books

The Sibylline books
908773 The Sibylline books by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920); English, out of copyright

Background imageSenate Collection: The High Court of Justice (litho)

The High Court of Justice (litho)
2819087 The High Court of Justice (litho) by Pirou, Eugene (fl.1884-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Court of Justice)

Background imageSenate Collection: Armand Fallieres, President of the French Senate (litho)

Armand Fallieres, President of the French Senate (litho)
2819011 Armand Fallieres, President of the French Senate (litho) by Pirou, Eugene (fl.1884-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armand Fallieres, President of the French Senate. M Fallieres)

Background imageSenate Collection: The Oath Of King Vittorio Emanuele III In The Senate Hall, In Rome, Day 11 Corr (colour litho)

The Oath Of King Vittorio Emanuele III In The Senate Hall, In Rome, Day 11 Corr (colour litho)
2798339 The Oath Of King Vittorio Emanuele III In The Senate Hall, In Rome, Day 11 Corr (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSenate Collection: Inauguration Of The XII Legislature, The Royal Procession Arrives At Palazzo Madama, In Rome

Inauguration Of The XII Legislature, The Royal Procession Arrives At Palazzo Madama, In Rome, On 16 Corr (Colour Litho)
2798322 Inauguration Of The XII Legislature, The Royal Procession Arrives At Palazzo Madama, In Rome, On 16 Corr (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSenate Collection: The French Senate gathered in the High Court of Justice for the Conspiracy Trial against

The French Senate gathered in the High Court of Justice for the Conspiracy Trial against the Republic (litho)
2798225 The French Senate gathered in the High Court of Justice for the Conspiracy Trial against the Republic (litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSenate Collection: The Coronation Procession of the Czar Alexander II (engraving)

The Coronation Procession of the Czar Alexander II (engraving)
2772530 The Coronation Procession of the Czar Alexander II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation Procession of the Czar Alexander II)

Background imageSenate Collection: Senators entering the Hall (engraving)

Senators entering the Hall (engraving)
655160 Senators entering the Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swnators entering the Hall)

Background imageSenate Collection: The Sophists expelled from Rome (litho)

The Sophists expelled from Rome (litho)
STC416052 The Sophists expelled from Rome (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSenate Collection: Caricature of Paul Broca (1824-80) illustration from Le Triboulet

Caricature of Paul Broca (1824-80) illustration from Le Triboulet
CHT224680 Caricature of Paul Broca (1824-80) illustration from Le Triboulet, 1880 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Blass, J. (Douat)

Background imageSenate Collection: The Lyon Tablet (detail), c. 48 AD (bronze)

The Lyon Tablet (detail), c. 48 AD (bronze)
XIR177953 The Lyon Tablet (detail), c.48 AD (bronze) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century AD); Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine, Lyon, France; (add.info.: Tabula Claudiana)

Background imageSenate Collection: Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate (engraving)

Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate (engraving)
5997464 Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate)

Background imageSenate Collection: Installation of the Senate and Legislative Corps, in the Salle des Marechaux

Installation of the Senate and Legislative Corps, in the Salle des Marechaux, Palace of the Tuileries (engraving)
1607387 Installation of the Senate and Legislative Corps, in the Salle des Marechaux, Palace of the Tuileries (engraving) by English School

Background imageSenate Collection: Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower (engraving)

Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower (engraving)
1602056 Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower)

Background imageSenate Collection: The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate (engraving)

The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate (engraving)
971157 The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate)

Background imageSenate Collection: United States Capitol, Washington, D. C. 1872 (colour lithograph)

United States Capitol, Washington, D. C. 1872 (colour lithograph)
3710030 United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. 1872 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print shows the east front of the U.S)

Background imageSenate Collection: M Scheurer-Kestner (engraving)

M Scheurer-Kestner (engraving)
1042954 M Scheurer-Kestner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Scheurer-Kestner, Vice-President of the Senate)

Background imageSenate Collection: Assembly of Roman Figures, from Regulus, a play by Collin, 19th century

Assembly of Roman Figures, from Regulus, a play by Collin, 19th century

Background imageSenate Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20120999

EyeUbiquitous_20120999
Ireland, North, Stormont, Parliament Buildings, Senate of Northern Ireland chamber

Background imageSenate Collection: USA, Washington DC, Capitol Hill, Library of Congress, The Great Hall

USA, Washington DC, Capitol Hill, Library of Congress, The Great Hall, Ceiling and skylight detail

Background imageSenate Collection: USA, Washington DC, Capitol Building, General exterior view

USA, Washington DC, Capitol Building, General exterior view

Background imageSenate Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20102504

EyeUbiquitous_20102504
USA, Washington DC, The Capitol building

Background imageSenate Collection: The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States

The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789 - At the Old City Hall, New York - The oath of office was administered by Chancellor Livingston of the States

Background imageSenate Collection: Edward G. E. L. Bulwer-Lytton, Lord Lytton, (1850), c1884. Creator: Unknown

Edward G. E. L. Bulwer-Lytton, Lord Lytton, (1850), c1884. Creator: Unknown
Edward G.E.L. Bulwer-Lytton, Lord Lytton, (1850), c1884. Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803 -1873), English writer and politician educated at Trinity College, Cambridge

Background imageSenate Collection: Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), British lawyer and politician educated at a private school and Trinity College, Cambridge

Background imageSenate Collection: Lord Herbert of Lea, c1840, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Lord Herbert of Lea, c1840, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Herbert of Lea, c1840, (c1884). Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea (1810-1861), British statesman educated at Harrow and Oriel College, Oxford

Background imageSenate Collection: Lord Macaulay, c1850, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Lord Macaulay, c1850, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Macaulay, c1850, (c1884). Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, (1800-1859) British historian and Whig politician, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge

Background imageSenate Collection: Rt. Hon. Frederick Thesiger, Lord Chelmsford, c1860, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Rt. Hon. Frederick Thesiger, Lord Chelmsford, c1860, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Rt. Hon. Frederick Thesiger, Lord Chelmsford, c1860, (c1884). Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford (1794-1878), British jurist and Conservative politician, entered Grays Inn in 1813

Background imageSenate Collection: Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), British Whig educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge




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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.