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Speak Collection (#4)

In the land of the rising sun, Japan, where ancient traditions blend harmoniously with modernity, lies a captivating tale of "speak

Background imageSpeak Collection: Clovis I (466-511). Engraving. Colored

Clovis I (466-511). Engraving. Colored
Clovis I (466-511). King of the Franks. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Background imageSpeak Collection: Spain. Madrid. Conference Hall of the Chamber of Deputies. 1

Spain. Madrid. Conference Hall of the Chamber of Deputies. 1
Spain. Madrid. Conference Hall of the Chamber of Deputies. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1872. Colored

Background imageSpeak Collection: Henri Cordier (1849-1925). Trouville. The Chalet Cordier, cu

Henri Cordier (1849-1925). Trouville. The Chalet Cordier, cu
Henri Cordier (1849-1925). French linguist, historian and author. Trouville. The Chalet Cordier, current residence of Thiers. Engraving by Capuz. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1872. Colored

Background imageSpeak Collection: House of Jacques Coeur (1395-1456). Bruges, Belgium. Engravi

House of Jacques Coeur (1395-1456). Bruges, Belgium. Engravi
Jacques Coeur (1395-1456). French trader. House of Coeur in Bruges, Belgium. Engraving by William James Linton in The Iberian illustration, 1885.(1812-1897). The Iberian illustration, 1885. Colored

Background imageSpeak Collection: The last pawning. 18th century. Colored engraving

The last pawning. 18th century. Colored engraving. The Artistic Illustration, 1886

Background imageSpeak Collection: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Norwegian scientist. Banquet in

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Norwegian scientist. Banquet in
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 1922. Banquet in his honour at Britannia hotel in Trondhjem. Sketch of Mr

Background imageSpeak Collection: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). The Mennonite Pr

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). The Mennonite Pr
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter and etcher. The Mennonite Preacher Cornelis Claez Anslo (1592-1646) and his wife Aeltje Gerritsdr Schoueten (1589-1657), 1641. Oil on canvas

Background imageSpeak Collection: Spain. La Rabida Monastery. Colored engraving

Spain. La Rabida Monastery. Colored engraving
Spain. Andalusia. La Rabida Monastery. Franciscan monastery. Colored engraving. 19th century

Background imageSpeak Collection: Terence (195-159 BC). Engraving

Terence (195-159 BC). Engraving
Terence (195-159 BC). Playwright during the Roman Republic. Portrait. Engraving in an edition of his works of 1518. Library University of Barcelona. Spain

Background imageSpeak Collection: Father and son. Miniature

Father and son. Miniature of Le Recueil of Devotion. 14th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Background imageSpeak Collection: Jesus speaks with a Samaritan in Sychar, Samaria. Codex of P

Jesus speaks with a Samaritan in Sychar, Samaria. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageSpeak Collection: Jesus calls James of Zebedee and his brother John to follow

Jesus calls James of Zebedee and his brother John to follow him. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageSpeak Collection: WW2 poster, Stalin trusts us

WW2 poster, Stalin trusts us, Harriman and me. He believes we speak truly on your behalf. He thinks that what we have promised you can perform. Lord Beaverbrook, speaking for the Government

Background imageSpeak Collection: First Spanish Republic. The chairman called to order a commi

First Spanish Republic. The chairman called to order a commi
First Spanish Republic (February 11, 1873 to January 3, 1874). The chairman called to order a commission of Catalans who were seeking the release of Republican prisoners in the Carrera de San

Background imageSpeak Collection: Cartoon, Dentist and patient, WW1

Cartoon, Dentist and patient, WW1
Cartoon, Dentist (or tooth puller) and patient. The dentist says: Now then, we ll extract the twelfth one. Its not that its really bad, but it will give us an even number. Date: 1917

Background imageSpeak Collection: The House of Commons in Walpoles Administration

The House of Commons in Walpoles Administration - with Arthur Onslow in the Speakers Chair and Sir Robert Walpole on the left

Background imageSpeak Collection: Woman police officer with two men on a London street

Woman police officer with two men on a London street
Woman police officer chatting with two men on a London street on a sunny day. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageSpeak Collection: Woman police officer with car driver on a London street

Woman police officer with car driver on a London street
Woman police officer giving directions to a man in an open-top sportscar outside a greengrocers shop on a London street. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968

Background imageSpeak Collection: Woman police officer giving directions on a London street

Woman police officer giving directions on a London street
Woman police officer giving a man directions on a London street. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageSpeak Collection: Woman police officer on a busy London street

Woman police officer on a busy London street
Woman police officer (Alison Blair) on a busy London street, talking to a man near the entrance to an underground station. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968

Background imageSpeak Collection: Three Interpreters

Three Interpreters
Men of many words: These three Belgian exhibition guides have helped hundreds of visitors at the Liege Exhibition, being able to speak seven languages! Date: 1930

Background imageSpeak Collection: Videophone or skyping imagined, 1927

Videophone or skyping imagined, 1927
Thanks to the videophone, papa(working in a distant country)can not only speak to his loved ones, he can see them also. Date: 1927

Background imageSpeak Collection: Futuristic machine for reading human thought waves

Futuristic machine for reading human thought waves
A futuristic machine which registers and translates human thought waves, even if the subject is unconscious or unable to speak. Date: 1928

Background imageSpeak Collection: Cartoon, They get what they deserve, WW1

Cartoon, They get what they deserve, WW1
Cartoon, They get what they deserve, showing a group of pessimists, as if in a lunatic asylum, with a sign warning others against approaching or speaking to them. Date: 1915

Background imageSpeak Collection: Queues for Esperanto courses in Russia

Queues for Esperanto courses in Russia
A large group men and women queue next to a desk where they can enrol in courses to learn Esperanto. Date: Late 19th Century

Background imageSpeak Collection: Marie Antoinette Note

Marie Antoinette Note
A note pricked with a needle by the captive queen : I am closely watched, I speak to no one. I confide myself to you, I will come. Date: circa October 1793

Background imageSpeak Collection: Caliban Prospero Miranda Shakespeare Tempest

Caliban Prospero Miranda Shakespeare Tempest
Artokoloro

Background imageSpeak Collection: First Spanish Republic (February 11, 1873 to January 3, 1874)

First Spanish Republic (February 11, 1873 to January 3, 1874). The chairman called to order a commission of Catalans who were seeking the release of Republican prisoners in the Carrera de San

Background imageSpeak Collection: PEASANT PREACHER, 1524. A peasant delivering a sermon at Nuremberg, Germany. Woodcut

PEASANT PREACHER, 1524. A peasant delivering a sermon at Nuremberg, Germany. Woodcut, German, 1524

Background imageSpeak Collection: GIDEON. At left, communes with God, seeking a sign by the formation of dew upon

GIDEON. At left, communes with God, seeking a sign by the formation of dew upon the fleece while at right, Gideon selects his men by the way they drink from the river (Judges 6, 7)

Background imageSpeak Collection: Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander

Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander
XJF486420 Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Background imageSpeak Collection: Cicero and people who are discussing something, Theodor Matham, Lowijs Elzevier

Cicero and people who are discussing something, Theodor Matham, Lowijs Elzevier (III) en Daniel, Franciscus Hackius, 1661

Background imageSpeak Collection: Personification of painting on a pedestal, Arnold Houbraken, Nicolaes de Vries, 1688

Personification of painting on a pedestal, Arnold Houbraken, Nicolaes de Vries, 1688 - 1700

Background imageSpeak Collection: Vision of Ezekiel across the valley of bones, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1606

Vision of Ezekiel across the valley of bones, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1606

Background imageSpeak Collection: Two farmers in conversation, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1588 - 1592

Two farmers in conversation, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1588 - 1592

Background imageSpeak Collection: Balaam and the angel, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Gerard Valck, 1641

Balaam and the angel, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Gerard Valck, 1641

Background imageSpeak Collection: Christ blessing the children, Claes Jansz. Visscher Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg (II)

Christ blessing the children, Claes Jansz. Visscher Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg (II), 1601 - 1652

Background imageSpeak Collection: LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; She could not command herself

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; She could not command herself to speak at the moment, but she laid her hand silently on the back of his, with a confiding gesture

Background imageSpeak Collection: Men Who Speak Through Gestures, A Man Who Drinks From a Straw

Men Who Speak Through Gestures, A Man Who Drinks From a Straw, A Man Without a Nose; Unknown; Therouanne ?, France (formerly Flanders)

Background imageSpeak Collection: PEASANT PREACHER, 1524. Title woodcut from a German pamphlet, A Sermon given by

PEASANT PREACHER, 1524. Title woodcut from a German pamphlet, A Sermon given by a Peasant at Nuremberg in 1524

Background imageSpeak Collection: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, 1854. The first Republican convention, held outdoors at Jackson

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, 1854. The first Republican convention, held outdoors at Jackson, Michigan, on 6 July 1854. Contemporary American line engraving

Background imageSpeak Collection: FRONTIERSMEN, 1866. A Parley. Prepared for an Emergency. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier

FRONTIERSMEN, 1866. A Parley. Prepared for an Emergency. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier and Ives

Background imageSpeak Collection: IMMIGRANTS: IRISH, c1885. A newly arrived immigrant from Ireland (second from right)

IMMIGRANTS: IRISH, c1885. A newly arrived immigrant from Ireland (second from right) learning the workings of the urban political machine at a Democratic Party meeting in New York City

Background imageSpeak Collection: Dolphins jumping out of water

Dolphins jumping out of water
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two dolphins jumping out of water, one with mouth open. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageSpeak Collection: Communication - Far easier for the younger generation

Communication - Far easier for the younger generation, even in 1903! The little girl: " Grandmother, Dad said he did not want to kiss you, by phone" - the response is a miserable Granny

Background imageSpeak Collection: Well, Au Reservoir, Monsieur. - Engishman abroad

Well, Au Reservoir, Monsieur. - Engishman abroad
A Jocular Briton (leaving French Hotel) - " Well, Au Reservoir, Monsieur." Hotel Proprietor - " Tanks!!" Date: 1896

Background imageSpeak Collection: Picture No. 11051052

Picture No. 11051052
Chimpanzee See no evil - hear no evil - speak no evil - kiss Digital Manipulation Date:




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In the land of the rising sun, Japan, where ancient traditions blend harmoniously with modernity, lies a captivating tale of "speak. " Journey to Nikko and discover the enchanting Tosho-gu shrine adorned with three wise monkeys: See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil. These iconic figures symbolize the importance of mindful communication in our lives. As we delve deeper into this theme, let's explore unexpected encounters. Picture yourself amidst lush prairie grasslands when suddenly you spot a mischievous Black-tailed Prairie Dog named Mi650. With their expressive eyes and animated gestures, these creatures seem to have mastered the art of non-verbal communication. But speaking goes beyond mere words; it is an expression that transcends boundaries. In "The Case Of The Defaulting Sailor, " a gripping story unfolds as secrets are unveiled through subtle whispers and unspoken truths. Moving from tales to reality, witness history in action as influential figures take center stage. Allan Boesak captivates his audience at NUJ with powerful words that resonate deep within our souls. Enver Hoxha's impassioned speech echoes through Mallakast; Albania - a moment frozen in time forever etched in memory. Artistic expressions also speak volumes without uttering a single word. A group sketch captures unity and diversity as individuals come together on paper to create something extraordinary - showcasing how collaboration can transcend language barriers. And then there are moments when silence speaks louder than any voice ever could. Gaze upon Ezekiel's Call or D. D Home's spirit head and shoulders sketch; both convey messages beyond comprehension but felt profoundly by those who encounter them. Finally, imagine yourself transported back in time aboard horse-drawn carriages alongside elegant ladies conversing discreetly while exploring new horizons together – Ladies in Carriage epitomizes gracefulness intertwined with curiosity for what lies ahead.