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Stern Collection (#6)

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Background imageStern Collection: At Tynemouth (bodycolour, pencil & w / c on paper)

At Tynemouth (bodycolour, pencil & w / c on paper)
1214520 At Tynemouth (bodycolour, pencil & w/c on paper) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848) (attr. to); 37.0 x26.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageStern Collection: Portrait of a gentleman, with the monogram of Don Gaspar de Haro y Guzman (oil on panel)

Portrait of a gentleman, with the monogram of Don Gaspar de Haro y Guzman (oil on panel)
492333 Portrait of a gentleman, with the monogram of Don Gaspar de Haro y Guzman (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81) (attr)

Background imageStern Collection: Portrait of George Washington, 1789 (w / c on ivory) (recto of 397299)

Portrait of George Washington, 1789 (w / c on ivory) (recto of 397299)
CH397298 Portrait of George Washington, 1789 (w/c on ivory) (recto of 397299) by Ramage, John (c.1748-1802); height: 5.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: The Interrupted Fight, 1858 (oil on canvas)

The Interrupted Fight, 1858 (oil on canvas)
659773 The Interrupted Fight, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Hall, Thomas P. (fl.1837-67); 76x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interrupted Fight. Thomas P. Hall (fl.1837-1867). Oil on canvas

Background imageStern Collection: The Chinese Junk in the East India Docks (engraving)

The Chinese Junk in the East India Docks (engraving)
1607178 The Chinese Junk in the East India Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Junk in the East India Docks)

Background imageStern Collection: Portrait of Mr Mills, c. 1812 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Mr Mills, c. 1812 (oil on canvas)
2829626 Portrait of Mr Mills, c.1812 (oil on canvas) by Hobday, William Armfield (1771-1831); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Mr H

Background imageStern Collection: Sir Colin Campbell, 19th century

Sir Colin Campbell, 19th century
3697336 Sir Colin Campbell, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal Sir Colin Campbell)

Background imageStern Collection: Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family, c. 1845-55 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family, c. 1845-55 (oil on canvas)
3743744 Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family, c.1845-55 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 90x69 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageStern Collection: Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) (litho) (b / w photo)

Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT239585 Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) (litho) (b/w photo) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageStern Collection: The Bondswoman and Olaf, her son, sat in the morning sunshine

The Bondswoman and Olaf, her son, sat in the morning sunshine
IL370567 The Bondswoman and Olaf, her son, sat in the morning sunshine, illustration from The Book of Sagas by Alice S. Hoffman, published in 1926 (colour litho) by Browne

Background imageStern Collection: Lew Wallace (1827-1905) Civil War General and First Governor of New Mexico (b / w photo)

Lew Wallace (1827-1905) Civil War General and First Governor of New Mexico (b / w photo)
PNP245857 Lew Wallace (1827-1905) Civil War General and First Governor of New Mexico (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageStern Collection: Portrait of a Woman, c. 1898 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Woman, c. 1898 (oil on canvas)
BRN165309 Portrait of a Woman, c.1898 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 93.3x73.3 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageStern Collection: Miss Murdstone, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Miss Murdstone, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465564 Miss Murdstone, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: Mrs Rouncewell, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Mrs Rouncewell, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465535 Mrs Rouncewell, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: Hortense, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Hortense, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465507 Hortense, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: Mrs Pipchin, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Mrs Pipchin, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465426 Mrs Pipchin, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: Warden P. N. Shuttleworth (oil on canvas)

Warden P. N. Shuttleworth (oil on canvas)
NCO403546 Warden P. N. Shuttleworth (oil on canvas) by Kirkby, Thomas (1775-c.1847); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageStern Collection: Group portrait of Sitting Bull, Swift Bear, Spotted Tail, Julius Meyer, and Red Cloud

Group portrait of Sitting Bull, Swift Bear, Spotted Tail, Julius Meyer, and Red Cloud
DPL443619 Group portrait of Sitting Bull, Swift Bear, Spotted Tail, Julius Meyer, and Red Cloud, 1875 (b/w photo) by Currier, Frank F

Background imageStern Collection: Colonel Frederick Benteen, c. 1874-98 (b / w photo)

Colonel Frederick Benteen, c. 1874-98 (b / w photo)
DPL443611 Colonel Frederick Benteen, c.1874-98 (b/w photo) by Barry, David Frances (1854-1934); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: Whom to Punish? (oil on canvas)

Whom to Punish? (oil on canvas)
TW427181 Whom to Punish? (oil on canvas) by Morgan, John (1823-86); 51 x 40.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: John Milton (oil on canvas)

John Milton (oil on canvas)
HEH416337 John Milton (oil on canvas) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); 135.9x101.6 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageStern Collection: Telluride band in Bridal Veil Park Ingram and Bridal Veil Falls, 1886 (b / w photo)

Telluride band in Bridal Veil Park Ingram and Bridal Veil Falls, 1886 (b / w photo)
DPL415496 Telluride band in Bridal Veil Park Ingram and Bridal Veil Falls, 1886 (b/w photo) by Goodman, Charles (d.1912); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: Telluride)

Background imageStern Collection: Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres

Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres
STC422618 Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, grave et imprimes en couleurs, published by Pierre Blin, 1786-92

Background imageStern Collection: Carmen, c. 1884 (oil on canvas)

Carmen, c. 1884 (oil on canvas)
CLK339867 Carmen, c.1884 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 52.9x40.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageStern Collection: Portrait of Mrs William Glover (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Mrs William Glover (oil on canvas)
TW427267 Portrait of Mrs William Glover (oil on canvas) by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920); 60.7x51 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageStern Collection: The Loss of the Victoria (litho)

The Loss of the Victoria (litho)
1627731 The Loss of the Victoria (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of the Victoria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1893)

Background imageStern Collection: The Great Sea-Serpent (engraving)

The Great Sea-Serpent (engraving)
1617715 The Great Sea-Serpent (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Sea-Serpent. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 October 1848)

Background imageStern Collection: Portrait of Old Lady (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Old Lady (oil on canvas)
1212988 Portrait of Old Lady (oil on canvas) by Marston, C. (19th century); 60.8x76.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright

Background imageStern Collection: Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation, the Screw-Propeller (engraving)

Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation, the Screw-Propeller (engraving)
1591910 Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation, the Screw-Propeller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation)

Background imageStern Collection: Steam Propeller (engraving)

Steam Propeller (engraving)
1594013 Steam Propeller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam Propeller. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 28 February 1846)

Background imageStern Collection: Roman Ships with details of figureheads, plate 23, class 5 from Part I of

Roman Ships with details of figureheads, plate 23, class 5 from Part I of
STC93294 Roman Ships with details of figureheads, plate 23, class 5 from Part I of The History of the Nations, engraved by Simonetti (aquatint) by Italian School

Background imageStern Collection: Sir William Sanderson, 1658 (engraving)

Sir William Sanderson, 1658 (engraving)
2636039 Sir William Sanderson, 1658 (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91); 25.1x17.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageStern Collection: Portrait of the engraver Franz Xaver Stober, 1837 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the engraver Franz Xaver Stober, 1837 (oil on canvas)
869288 Portrait of the engraver Franz Xaver Stober, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Amerling, Friedrich von (1803-87); 41x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: Sir Henry Stanley, 1886-87 (oil on canvas)

Sir Henry Stanley, 1886-87 (oil on canvas)
2829723 Sir Henry Stanley, 1886-87 (oil on canvas) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: Portrait of the artist, three-quarter-length, seated, holding a pencil

Portrait of the artist, three-quarter-length, seated, holding a pencil
2825186 Portrait of the artist, three-quarter-length, seated, holding a pencil, at an easel with a picture of Minerva (oil on canvas) by Mura

Background imageStern Collection: The Leviathan, View of the Stern (engraving)

The Leviathan, View of the Stern (engraving)
2771378 The Leviathan, View of the Stern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leviathan, View of the Stern)

Background imageStern Collection: Self-portrait, c. 1830 (oil on canvas)

Self-portrait, c. 1830 (oil on canvas)
2830985 Self-portrait, c.1830 (oil on canvas) by Rippingille, Edward Villiers (1798-1859); 76.5x63.8 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased

Background imageStern Collection: Claude Denis Auguste Valette, 1865-66 (litho)

Claude Denis Auguste Valette, 1865-66 (litho)
2641062 Claude Denis Auguste Valette, 1865-66 (litho) by Jacott, Jean-Julien (fl.1845-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Denis Auguste Valette, A)

Background imageStern Collection: Gabriel Lame, 1865-66 (litho)

Gabriel Lame, 1865-66 (litho)
2641086 Gabriel LamA©, 1865-66 (litho) by Feret (fl.1865-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabriel Lame: 22.07.1795 - 01.05.1870 French mathematician)

Background imageStern Collection: The Marquis de La Fayette, 1825 (oil on canvas)

The Marquis de La Fayette, 1825 (oil on canvas)
NUL396500 The Marquis de La Fayette, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872); 75.5x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: The Queen and Princess Victoria of Hesse, 1863 (b / w photo)

The Queen and Princess Victoria of Hesse, 1863 (b / w photo)
JHL390939 The Queen and Princess Victoria of Hesse, 1863 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: Mr George, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Mr George, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465519 Mr George, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageStern Collection: Pindar, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c

Pindar, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1880 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438551 Pindar, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageStern Collection: Mans head, or portrait of Andrea del Verrocchio, c. 1450 (pen & ink on paper)

Mans head, or portrait of Andrea del Verrocchio, c. 1450 (pen & ink on paper)
ALI433488 Mans head, or portrait of Andrea del Verrocchio, c.1450 (pen & ink on paper) by Castagno, Andreal del (1410-57) (attr)

Background imageStern Collection: Warden John Nicholas (oil on canvas)

Warden John Nicholas (oil on canvas)
NCO404076 Warden John Nicholas (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (circle of); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Warden of New College 1675-79; ); English




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"Stern: A Journey through Time and Tales" Step into the enigmatic world of "stern" as we unravel its captivating stories. From the mystical teachings of Madame Helena Blavatsky to the serene landscapes of Ireland's County Cork, prepare to be transported. In Cobh, a picturesque harbor view unfolds, adorned by the majestic St. Colmans church that stands tall against the horizon. Here, history whispers in every gust of wind, inviting you to delve deeper into its secrets. Picture Mr. Bumble from Oliver Twist with his stern expression and commanding presence; he embodies strength and authority in an era gone by. Just like him, our journey takes us further back in time. Traveling eastwards to Meiji Period Japan (1868-1912), we encounter a mesmerizing netsuke crafted in the form of a demon queller alongside a small demon itself. These intricate pieces reflect both beauty and menace - contrasting elements that define human nature throughout history. As we sail across vast oceans on a container ship, we witness modern-day marvels intertwining with tales from yesteryears. The Switchboard Girls from 1930s America come alive before our eyes - their nimble fingers connecting lives through communication lines. Let us not forget Krupskaya, Lenin's wife who stood beside him during tumultuous times. Her unwavering dedication echoes through generations as she remains an emblematic figure within revolutionary movements worldwide. Underneath California's starry sky lies San Diego Bay where USS Nimitz rests peacefully under the enchanting glow of a full moon. This sight evokes both awe and tranquility while reminding us of humanity's relentless pursuit for greatness amidst celestial wonders. From World War I battleships like HMS Repulse accompanied by Sopwith Pups soaring above them to Swordfish Torpedo-bombers aboard HMS Victorious during World War II - these images encapsulate bravery amidst adversity, reminding us of the sacrifices made for freedom.