Translation Collection (#11)

The Queen of Laputa, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels
3514768 The Queen of Laputa, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of Laputa)

Gulliver meets the Queens 30 foot tall dwarf who is delighted to have someone in
3514765 Gulliver meets the Queens 30 foot tall dwarf who is delighted to have someone in court smaller than him to torment, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Gulliver enters a room in the the grand Academy of Lagado filled with a repulsive odour
3514769 Gulliver enters a room in the the grand Academy of Lagado filled with a repulsive odour, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Lewis M18 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
3502573 Lewis M18 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian, from The Raznama, 1598-99 (vellum) by Persian School

The Interpreter Waved at the Youth, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
2969028 The Interpreter Waved at the Youth, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 68.9x102.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; George F

Tyndale translating the Bible (engraving)
2792919 Tyndale translating the Bible (engraving) by Johnston, Alexander (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyndale translating the Bible)

Demonstration of the day, Jaures in the Pantheon, from L Humanite
616863 Demonstration of the day, Jaures in the Pantheon, from L Humanite, 23rd November 1924 (printed paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Musee Social, CEDIAS, Paris

Henry VIII. and his Council ordaining the translation of the Bible into English (engraving)
654417 Henry VIII. and his Council ordaining the translation of the Bible into English (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII)

Frontispiece of Histoire de la Guerre des Juifs contre les Romains
695051 Frontispiece of Histoire de la Guerre des Juifs contre les Romains, by Flavius Josephus, published in Paris, 1688 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Tyndale translating the Bible, illustration from The Church of England
STC393369 Tyndale translating the Bible, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Letter written in hieroglyphic characters, addressed to Joseph Dacier
JHG215567 Letter written in hieroglyphic characters, addressed to Joseph Dacier, the French scholar and academician (1742-1833) 1822 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Champollion

The first reading of the English Bible
LLM338508 The first reading of the English Bible by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first reading of the English Bible)

Title Page of Elements de la Philosophie de Newton
BMR207873 Title Page of Elements de la Philosophie de Newton by Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire (1694-1778) Amsterdam, published 1738 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Title page of the Massachusetts Indian Bible, translated by John Eliot (1604-90
PNP268191 Title page of the Massachusetts Indian Bible, translated by John Eliot (1604-90) published Cambridge, 1663 (engraving) by English School

Transporting the Statue of Henri IV (1553-1610) in Front of the Flora Pavilion of
MMT161798 Transporting the Statue of Henri IV (1553-1610) in Front of the Flora Pavilion of the Louvre, 1818 (oil on panel) by Roehn, Adolphe (1780-1867); 34x47 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

European roe deer, Capreolus capreolus
5893795 European roe deer, Capreolus capreolus. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: European roe deer, Capreolus capreolus. The Roebuck in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Breeds of dogs, Canis lupus familiaris
5893791 Breeds of dogs, Canis lupus familiaris. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: British Bull Dog, Alco or American Dog and Old English Mastiff)

Thoroughbred Arabian horse Imaum
5893788 Thoroughbred Arabian horse Imaum. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Thoroughbred Arabian horse. Imaum, Celebrated Arabian, Property of J.F. Herring, Esq. 1848)

Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus
5893768 Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus. The Bactrian Camel in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Passions from Physiognomy
5893743 Passions from Physiognomy. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Passions from Johann Caspar Lavaters Physiognomy)

Le jardin - the garden: la ferme - the farm (engraving)
5997551 Le jardin - the garden: la ferme - the farm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le jardin - the garden: la ferme - the farm)

Names of animals in French and Italian (coloured engraving)
5998812 Names of animals in French and Italian (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Names of animals in French and Italian)

Greyhound, Harrier, Foxhound, Spaniel, Pointer, Terrier
5893792 Greyhound, Harrier, Foxhound, Spaniel, Pointer, Terrier. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Greyhound, Harrier, Foxhound, Spaniel, Pointer, Terrier)

Rodent species
5893784 Rodent species. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Suricate or meerkat, Hamster, Great Mangouste, Mangouste or mongoose, Bobak, Phalanger or possum, Coquallin or varied squirrel)

Alpaca, Vicugna pacos
5893782 Alpaca, Vicugna pacos. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Alpaca, Vicugna pacos. The Alpacas in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A.A)

Hippo or hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius
5893775 Hippo or hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Hippo or hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. Hippopotamus in the Zoological Gardens)

Black wildebeest, Connochaetes gnou
5893772 Black wildebeest, Connochaetes gnou. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou. Gnus in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Brazilian three-banded armadillo and seven-banded armadillo
5893766 Brazilian three-banded armadillo and seven-banded armadillo. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Brazilian three-banded armadillo, Tolypeutes tricinctus, vulnerable)

The Puma or Cougar, Puma concolor
5893755 The Puma or Cougar, Puma concolor. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Cougar or The Puma, Puma concolor, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Lion, Lioness and Cubs, Panthera leo
5893753 Lion, Lioness and Cubs, Panthera leo. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Lion, Lioness and Cubs, Panthera leo)

Ratel or honey badger, Mellivora capensis
5893746 Ratel or honey badger, Mellivora capensis. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Ratel or honey badger, Mellivora capensis, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Portrait of Count Georges Buffon inside laurel garland, 1829 (engraving)
5893737 Portrait of Count Georges Buffon inside laurel garland, 1829 (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Portrait of Count Georges Buffon inside laurel garland)

Le fascism - Cover du livre de Mussolini, edition Denoel et Steele, 1933, Paris (Fascism
LSE4317894 Le fascism - Cover du livre de Mussolini, edition Denoel et Steele, 1933, Paris (Fascism, cover of the book by Mussolini, published by Denoel and Steele)

Portrait of Alexandre Maurocordato (Mavrocordatos) (1636-1709), Greek politician
XEE4165317 Portrait of Alexandre Maurocordato (Mavrocordatos) (1636-1709), Greek politician, Drogman (interpreter) for the Ottoman government

Ferdinand de Behagle (1857-1899) (French explorer) Head of the Mission
XEE4155001 Ferdinand de Behagle (1857-1899) (French explorer) Head of the Mission and his lieutenants, (right) Albert Bonnel de Mezieres (1870-1942) and Si Lakdar

Antoine Macault reading his translation to King Francois I (1494-1547
JLJ4657515 Antoine Macault reading his translation to King Francois I (1494-1547) and to his court The king is surrounded by his sons Francois, Henri (future Henry II) and Charles

Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving)
5221940 Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving)
5221978 Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Egyptian, Phoenician, Palmyrene and Hebrew alphabets (engraving)
810335 Egyptian, Phoenician, Palmyrene and Hebrew alphabets (engraving) by French School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Carey and his pundit revising the Bengali translation (engraving)
964986 Carey and his pundit revising the Bengali translation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carey and his pundit revising the Bengali translation)

Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer (litho)
3651575 Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer with introduction by A J Church (Cassell)

Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer (litho)
3651568 Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer with introduction by A J Church (Cassell)

Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer (litho)
3651585 Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer with introduction by A J Church (Cassell)

The Bible of the reformation (engraving)
3655135 The Bible of the reformation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bible of the reformation)

Temple of Reflections V
Dr. Roland Shainidze

Schoolchildren in Language Class at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 22nd May 1967. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Pictorial Dictionary, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Pictorial Dictionary, 1887

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Translation is a powerful tool that bridges the gaps between cultures, languages, and time periods. It allows us to understand and appreciate the beauty of diverse art forms, literature, and scientific discoveries from around the world. In "The Circle of Chalk, " Anna May Wong's captivating performance transcends language barriers as her emotions are universally understood by audiences worldwide. Similarly, the French edition poster advertising David Copperfield showcases how translation brings classic literature to new audiences. Martin Luther, a German theologian, used his translations of religious texts to ignite a revolution that forever changed Christianity. His work paved the way for religious freedom and understanding across different regions. Even in science, translation plays a crucial role. The bacterial ribosome acts as nature's translator by decoding genetic information into functional proteins essential for life itself. Traveling back in time to ancient Persia reveals an exquisite 13th-century artwork depicting a Persian pharmacy. This masterpiece not only showcases artistic talent but also serves as a window into medical practices through translation of symbols and imagery. The Greek-Latin Dictionary stands as evidence of early efforts to bridge linguistic gaps between two influential civilizations. Its creation allowed scholars to delve deeper into classical works and expand their knowledge beyond borders. Jean-Francois Champollion's notebook holds hieroglyphs that unlocked the mysteries of ancient Egypt when translated by this brilliant scholar himself. Through his dedication and expertise, he brought an entire civilization back to life on paper. During World War I, posters urging people to enlist were translated into various languages like Welsh with messages tailored specifically for each region's audience. Translation played a vital role in rallying support during times of conflict. Artistic expression knows no bounds when it comes to translation; even feast scenes from the Book of Esther come alive through stunning 15th-century artwork. These visual translations allow us insight into historical events while showcasing human creativity at its finest.