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Speaks Collection (#4)

"Voices that Echo Through Time

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Proposal 1799

Proposal 1799
Oh! Listen to the voice of love A suitor, on bended knee, speaks of undying love to his red haired lady friend. Date: 1799

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Winston Churchill at Enfield Lock Munition Works

Winston Churchill at Enfield Lock Munition Works
Winston Churchill making a speech at Enfield Lock Munition Works, 1916. Mrs Clementine Churchill is seated at the table. Date: 1916

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Lenin and H G Wells

Lenin and H G Wells
VLADIMIR LENIN in 1920 speaks with writer H G Wells, who is convinced - at this stage - that the Soviet way is the right way. Date: 1870 - 1924

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Lenin and Farmers

Lenin and Farmers
VLADIMIR LENIN speaks with farmers, many of whom will starve as a result of his and Stalins policies. (Kremlin, 1921) Date: 1870 - 1924

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Christ, Cross, Speaks, Good, Prisoner, Passion Christ, plate 20

Drawings Prints, Print, Christ, Cross, Speaks, Good, Prisoner, Passion Christ, plate 20
Drawings and Prints, Print, Christ on the Cross Speaks with the Good Prisoner, from The Passion of Christ, plate 20, The Passion of Christ, Artist, Gregoire Huret, French, Lyon 1606-1670 Paris

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Paul Gauguin (French, 1848 - 1903), Mahna no Varua Ino (The Devil Speaks), 1894-1895

Paul Gauguin (French, 1848 - 1903), Mahna no Varua Ino (The Devil Speaks), 1894-1895, woodcut printed in orange, green and black by Louis Roy

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck, Saint Peter Speaks to the People about Christ

Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck, Saint Peter Speaks to the People about Christ, Flemish, 1537 - 1612, engraving

Background imageSpeaks Collection: A certain cabinet junto, en sanguine engraving 1775, King George III, speechless

A certain cabinet junto, en sanguine engraving 1775, King George III, speechless (his caption balloon is empty), seated on the right in a high-backed chair at a table

Background imageSpeaks Collection: A word of comfort, Dent, William, active 1783-1793, en sanguine engraving 1790, a

A word of comfort, Dent, William, active 1783-1793, en sanguine engraving 1790, a British satire on the efforts of Charles James Fox to get the Test and Corporation Acts repealed

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Woman speaks to a beggar, print maker: Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1687

Woman speaks to a beggar, print maker: Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1687

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Healer John Fernelius speaks to patient in hospital ward where patients lie on the floor

Healer John Fernelius speaks to patient in hospital ward where patients lie on the floor, Cornelis van Dalen (I), Franciscus Hackius, 1645

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Dutch Virgin with lion on throne speaks to men from different countries, with title

Dutch Virgin with lion on throne speaks to men from different countries, with title cartouche, Cornelis van Dalen I, Joannes Maire, 1645

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Moses with the tablets of the Law, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1600

Moses with the tablets of the Law, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1600

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Portrait of Frederik de Vries, Raffaello Guidi, Hendrick Goltzius, Petrus Scriverius

Portrait of Frederik de Vries, Raffaello Guidi, Hendrick Goltzius, Petrus Scriverius, 1599

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Interior of a shop, Willem Steelink (II), 1866 - 1928

Interior of a shop, Willem Steelink (II), 1866 - 1928

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Courting couple in a vineyard, Anonymous, Peter Paul Joseph Noel, 1817 - 1867

Courting couple in a vineyard, Anonymous, Peter Paul Joseph Noel, 1817 - 1867

Background imageSpeaks Collection: The castle Aldegonde, Bornem Castle, Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde Castle, Bornem, province

The castle Aldegonde, Bornem Castle, Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde Castle, Bornem, province of Antwerp, Belgium

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Imperial camp at Ingolstadt, 1546, Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, 1555 - 1556

Imperial camp at Ingolstadt, 1546, Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, 1555 - 1556

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Night scene of a fishmonger and a man urinating, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1740

Night scene of a fishmonger and a man urinating, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1740

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Personified soul speaks against the Flesh, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1678 - 1687

Personified soul speaks against the Flesh, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1678 - 1687

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Asan Aga speaks to Westerners in the presence of a large crowd on a square, Jan Luyken

Asan Aga speaks to Westerners in the presence of a large crowd on a square, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1684

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Christ speaks to a crowd on a square, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Christ speaks to a crowd on a square, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Christ child speaks from the manger to an Easterner, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel

Christ child speaks from the manger to an Easterner, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, Frantz Martin Hertzen, 1710

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Sermons outside Antwerp, 1566, Belgium, Jan Luyken, weduwe Joannes van Someren, Abraham

Sermons outside Antwerp, 1566, Belgium, Jan Luyken, weduwe Joannes van Someren, Abraham Wolfgang, 1679 - 1684

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Woman speaks to a beggar, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1687

Woman speaks to a beggar, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1687

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Old Antwerp, Willem Steelink (II), 1889

Old Antwerp, Willem Steelink (II), 1889

Background imageSpeaks 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 imageSpeaks Collection: Life on Board an Indian Troopship, 1883: 1

Life on Board an Indian Troopship, 1883: 1
LIFE ON BOARD AN INDIAN TROOPSHIP, 1883: 1. Lake Timsah, Suez Canal. 2. Aden. 3. Some of the Passengers. 4. " Hooked, " But Afterwards Ale " Hooked It." 5. Malta Sponges. 6

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Scotts Run, West Virginia. Unemployed bachelor, Jere - This is typical of a

Scotts Run, West Virginia. Unemployed bachelor, Jere - This is typical of a particular group of stranded men in an abandoned camp

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Orators Corner (Speakers Corner) - Hyde Park, London

Orators Corner (Speakers Corner) - Hyde Park, London Date: circa 1940

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Sisygambus, mother of Darius III, mistakes Hephistion (Hephaestion) for Alexander the Great

Sisygambus, mother of Darius III, mistakes Hephistion (Hephaestion) for Alexander the Great. After Alexanders defeat of the Persians at Issus, 333 BC, Dariuss womenfolk were taken to Alexanders tent

Background imageSpeaks Collection: A Certain Cabinet Junto

A Certain Cabinet Junto, En Sanguine Engraving 1775, King George Iii, Speechless (his Caption Balloon Is Empty), Seated On The Right In A High-backed Chair At A Table

Background imageSpeaks Collection: A Word Of Comfort

A Word Of Comfort, Dent, William, Active 1783-1793, En Sanguine Engraving 1790, A British Satire On The Efforts Of Charles James Fox To Get The Test And Corporation Acts Repealed

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Lindbergh / Speaks to USA

Lindbergh / Speaks to USA
Charles Augustus Lindbergh addresses the American people, speaking over the radio at the Washington Monument. Date: 1927

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Judge speaks

Judge speaks. Judge holding Roosevelt policy, pointing to Taft policy on war, and saying to William Howard Taft, You re big enough to have your own policies

Background imageSpeaks Collection: John Bright at Birm ham

John Bright at Birm ham
JOHN BRIGHT, statesman, attracts large crowds when he speaks at Birmingham. Date: 1811 - 1889

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Three Heads of the Well

Three Heads of the Well

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Bismarck Speaks Peace

Bismarck Speaks Peace
Bismarck presents himself as a man of peace, holding out an olive branch... but he still wears his spiked helmet, and carries a sword... Date: 1888

Background imageSpeaks Collection: French parliament

French parliament
The opening of the parliamentary session. M. le Duc de Broglie reads a message from the president of the Republic at the rostrum of the National Meeting

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Dr Guy Dain Speaks / 1948

Dr Guy Dain Speaks / 1948
Dr H.Guy Dain, chairman of the British Medical Association, speaks at a special meeting in opposition to the terms of the proposed national health service

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Gladstone Speaks 1894

Gladstone Speaks 1894
Gladstone delivers his last speech in the House of Commons

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Cavaignac Speaks

Cavaignac Speaks
General Cavaignac addresses the Assemblee Nationale

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Fawcett / Hyde Park / 1913

Fawcett / Hyde Park / 1913
Millicent Garrett Fawcett speaks at Hyde Park, after pilgrimage, on March 26th, 1913

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Fable / Farmer & Stag

Fable / Farmer & Stag
A stag speaks to a farmer

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Tircis and Amaranth

Tircis and Amaranth
TIRCIS AND AMARANTH The young man Tircis speaks of love to Amaranth, but in doing so makes her realise she loves another

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Louise Michel Speaks

Louise Michel Speaks
Anarchist Louise Michel, known as the red virgin of Montmartre, is the most prominent woman of the Commune - depicted addressing an audience

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Duc D orleans as Deputy

Duc D orleans as Deputy
The duc d Orleans, nominal heir to the throne, speaks in the Chambre des Deputes : but France has had enough of kings for the time being

Background imageSpeaks Collection: Mirabeau Speaks

Mirabeau Speaks
After unsatisfactory session of Etats- generaux, Mirabeau tells official Dreux-Breze the third estate are there by the will of the people, and will be ejected only by force




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"Voices that Echo Through Time: From Cicero's Powerful Speeches in the Senate to Lenin's Revolutionary Words" Step back in time as we witness history being made through captivating speeches. In ancient Rome, the great orator Cicero mesmerized the Senate with his eloquence and persuasion. The Child Samuel listened intently as divine messages were whispered into his young ears. Fast forward to 1900, where an advertisement for Gossage Soap caught everyone's attention, promising a cleaner and brighter future. Then came Carson's groundbreaking speech in 1913, igniting a movement for women's suffrage that would change society forever. In 1938, Orson Welles sent shockwaves across America with his infamous radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds, " leaving newsmen scrambling to separate fact from fiction. Disraeli captivated audiences in 1875 with his wit and wisdom, while Kamenev spoke passionately about revolution in 1921. Lenin's powerful voice echoed throughout Russia during tumultuous times - both in 1918 and again in 1921 - shaping the course of history. Meanwhile, love found its way even amidst political turmoil as "The Suitor" expressed heartfelt emotions. Bushells Advertisement transported us to simpler times when tea brought people together for moments of warmth and connection. And finally, Majorca provided solace for those seeking respite from life’s chaos. Through these glimpses into our pasts, we are reminded of the power of words spoken by influential figures who shaped nations and touched hearts alike. Their voices continue to resonate today – reminding us that speaking up can truly make a difference.