Untouchable Collection (#5)

Italy - Blind Beggar in the Roman countryside (engraving)
729445 Italy - Blind Beggar in the Roman countryside (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy - Blind Beggar in the Roman countryside)

Woman selling hot soup on the street in Soviet Russia (colour litho)
6033591 Woman selling hot soup on the street in Soviet Russia (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Factory under workers control, Russian Revolution, 1917 (colour litho)
6033365 Factory under workers control, Russian Revolution, 1917 (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Factory under workers control, Russian Revolution, 1917)

A Make-believe Margate (colour litho)
6021578 A Make-believe Margate (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Make-believe Margate)

Lawn Tennis (coloured engraving)
729470 Lawn Tennis (coloured engraving) by Emslie, Alfred Edward (1848-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lawn Tennis)

Posh Gentleman, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731240 Posh Gentleman, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posh Gentleman)

Full Dress of a Lady of Quality in Barbary in 1700 (engraving)
3640523 Full Dress of a Lady of Quality in Barbary in 1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Full Dress of a Lady of Quality in Barbary in 1700)

French gentlemen of the seventeenth century (engraving)
957906 French gentlemen of the seventeenth century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: French gentlemen of the seventeenth century. Habits d Epee, 1675)

Festival commemorating the Third Communist International in Moscow (colour litho)
6033453 Festival commemorating the Third Communist International in Moscow (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Deceit: man lying about his romantic success (chromolitho)
5996033 Deceit: man lying about his romantic success (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deceit: man lying about his romantic success)

J M Barrie Quality Street
3750099 J M Barrie Quality Street by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: J M Barrie Quality Street comedy first performed in 1901, New York. Act I (The Blue and White Room)

J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton
3750043 J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton comedy written in 1902)

Habit of a Noble Lady of Caramania in 1581 (engraving)
3640507 Habit of a Noble Lady of Caramania in 1581 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Noble Lady of Caramania in 1581)

A US Federal Agent closing a saloon during the American Prohibition (1920-33) (b / w photo)
PNP252071 A US Federal Agent closing a saloon during the American Prohibition (1920-33) (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The character Jane Cable from the novel Jane Cable, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho)
6001488 The character Jane Cable from the novel Jane Cable, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman in an evening gown at a ball (litho)
6001462 Woman in an evening gown at a ball (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in an evening gown at a ball)

Two characters, Penelope Drake and Randolph Shaw from the novel, Cowardice Court, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho)
6001455 Two characters, Penelope Drake and Randolph Shaw from the novel, Cowardice Court, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho) by Fisher

The arrest of the Provisional Government of Russia, Petrograd, Russian Revolution 26 October 1917 (colour litho)
5232232 The arrest of the Provisional Government of Russia, Petrograd, Russian Revolution 26 October 1917 (colour litho) by Webb, William B

Young woman receiving a bouquet of flowers and a letter from an admirer (litho)
6001476 Young woman receiving a bouquet of flowers and a letter from an admirer (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two gentlemen having a conversation about cigarettes and exercise (colour litho)
6000030 Two gentlemen having a conversation about cigarettes and exercise (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Habit of a Noble Lady of Alexandria in 1581 (engraving)
3640520 Habit of a Noble Lady of Alexandria in 1581 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Noble Lady of Alexandria in 1581)

Redoute im Munchner Kindl-Keller (colour litho)
2775719 Redoute im Munchner Kindl-Keller (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Redoute im Munchner Kindl-Keller)

The Game of Polo - A Warm Corner (coloured engraving)
729490 The Game of Polo - A Warm Corner (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of Polo - A Warm Corner)

What Next! (colour litho)
729315 What Next! (colour litho) by Beers, Jan van (1852-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: What Next! Presented with the Spring Number of Pick-Me-Up, 1893)

The uprising in Russia, legions of striking workers led by the Popes invade the central districts (colour litho)
2814749 The uprising in Russia, legions of striking workers led by the Popes invade the central districts (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Ballet of The Pavement (engraving)
1064621 The Ballet of The Pavement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballet of The Pavement)

Rotten Row, London. Postcard sent in 1913
660397 Rotten Row, London. Postcard sent in 1913. by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: Clubs! Clubs! - the profusion of gentlemens clubs in London (engraving)
6034842 Punch cartoon: Clubs! Clubs! - the profusion of gentlemens clubs in London (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Clubs)

Debutante at a ball (colour litho)
6001505 Debutante at a ball (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Debutante at a ball)

The character Lady Bazelhurst from the novel, Cowardice Court, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho)
6001429 The character Lady Bazelhurst from the novel, Cowardice Court, by George Barr McCutcheon (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Political cartoons (colour litho)
964646 Political cartoons (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political cartoons. The Law and the Poor Widlw and the Law and the Rich Lady)

A Park Lane Procession (colour litho)
964617 A Park Lane Procession (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Park Lane Procession. From Truth, 25 December 1904.); © Look and Learn

J M Barrie Quality Street
3750088 J M Barrie Quality Street by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: J M Barrie Quality Street comedy first performed in 1901, New York)

An Interesting Lesson (engraving)
729371 An Interesting Lesson (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interesting Lesson. Engraving by P Lightfoot after an original painting by Rossi)

Paris Autumn Fashions (coloured engraving)
729241 Paris Autumn Fashions (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Autumn Fashions. From the Illustrated London News, 17 October 1874)

Archery (coloured engraving)
729469 Archery (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archery. From the Illustrated London News, 24 August 1872)

The Leicestershire Covers, 1820 (colour litho)
729475 The Leicestershire Covers, 1820 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leicestershire Covers, 1820. Illustrations by Henry Alken)

Peasants demonstrating in rural Soviet Russia (colour litho)
6033637 Peasants demonstrating in rural Soviet Russia (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants demonstrating in rural Soviet Russia)

Detainee being led to a Soviet revolutionary tribunal (colour litho)
6033536 Detainee being led to a Soviet revolutionary tribunal (colour litho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: The Business of Pleasure (engraving)
6034846 Punch cartoon: The Business of Pleasure (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Business of Pleasure)

Prohibition Agent ID Card of Eliot Ness (1903-57) dated 20th May, 1927 (litho)
PNP252059 Prohibition Agent ID Card of Eliot Ness (1903-57) dated 20th May, 1927 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Treasury agent)

J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton
3750029 J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton comedy written in 1902)

J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton
3750021 J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: J M Barrie The Admirable Crichton comedy written in 1902)

Portrait of a Man & a Woman by Jacob Jordaens
3849595 Portrait of a Man & a Woman by Jacob Jordaens by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); (add.info.: Portrait of a Man & a Woman by Jacob Jordaens)

Boarding the Yacht by James Tissot
3850783 Boarding the Yacht by James Tissot by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); (add.info.: Boarding the Yacht by James Tissot)

J M Barrie Quality Street
3750155 J M Barrie Quality Street by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: J M Barrie Quality Street comedy first performed in 1901, New York. Act II (The School)

J M Barrie Quality Street
3750152 J M Barrie Quality Street by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: J M Barrie Quality Street comedy first performed in 1901, New York. Act II (The School)

We Will Destroy the Old World by Force!, 1932 (colour litho)
5231879 We Will Destroy the Old World by Force!, 1932 (colour litho) by Pshenichnikov, Vasilii Semenovich (fl.1920-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: We Will Destroy the Old World by Force)

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"Untouchable: A Glimpse into the Struggles and Triumphs of a Changing World" In this captivating collection of artworks, we are transported to different eras and witness the untold stories of resilience, determination, and societal transformations. The sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" by Vera Mukhina stands tall in Moscow, symbolizing the indomitable spirit of laborers who shaped a nation's destiny. In black and white, it reminds us that their contributions should never be forgotten. An elegant lady gracefully rows her boat across calm waters in "An Elegant Lady in a Rowing Boat. " Amidst chaos or tranquility, she remains untouched by external forces as she navigates life with poise. "The enemies of the Five Year Plan" depicted through chromolitho art from 1929 reveals the challenges faced during an ambitious economic endeavor. Yet amidst opposition, progress prevailed as dreams were realized against all odds. "The Calthorpe Street Massacre, " captured in an engraving from May 1833, unveils a dark chapter where social unrest clashed with authority. The struggle for justice echoes throughout history as ordinary people fight for their rights. "Bourgeois nettoyant une etable - Bourgeoisie cleaning the stables" portrays an unexpected role reversal during the Russian Revolution watercolor series. It showcases how societal upheaval can dismantle traditional hierarchies while highlighting unity among diverse classes. "Famille demenageant ses affaires dans une charrette a bras - Family moving its belongings on cart" illustrates another facet of revolution – displacement and adaptation. Families uprooted but resiliently carry their possessions towards an uncertain future. Rich merchants and Russian noblemen pulling out rubbish from yards signifies that even those privileged must confront their own shortcomings to build a better society collectively. Change requires everyone's contribution regardless of status or background.