Western Script Collection (#98)

France, Paris, costume sketch for servant for performance Medea, at Paris Opera
Luigi Cherubini (1760 - 1842), Medea, 1797. Costume sketch for a servant by M. Phocas, for a performance at Paris OpA

Italy, Milan, First passport of Giuseppe Verdi
Italy - 19th century - First passport of Giuseppe Verdi. Parma, May 20, 1832

Vote for National Democratic Union, political propaganda poster for the elections of 1946
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Vote for National Democratic Union. Political propaganda poster for the elections of 1946

Second World War, Propaganda poster for recruitment of army soldiers
Italy, 20th century, Second World War - Propaganda poster for the recruitment of soldiers

War loan poster form World War I, illustration by Achille Mauzan (1883-1952), 1918
Italy, 20th century, First World War - E nostro torni quel che fu gia nostro! L. Orsini. Prestito della Liberazione. War loan poster, illustration by Achille Mauzan (1883-1952), 1918

Frontispiece of Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Also sprach Zarathustra) by Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss, Also sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spoke Zarathustra), Op. 30. Frontispiece

Venetian carnival, poster by Giovanni Mataloni, 1896
Jules Burgmein (pseudonym of Giulio Ricordi 1840-1912), Carnaval Venitien (Venetian carnival), 1896. Poster by Giovanni Mataloni (1868-1944)

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Antonio Salieri (1750 - 1825), Italian composer
Portrait of Antonio Salieri (Legnago, 1750 - Vienna, 1825), Italian composer

First World War - War loan poster, illustration by Hansi
France, 20th century, First World War - Souscrivez au IVeme Emprunt et le drapeau tricolore, a Strasbourg, annoncera au monde le regne de la paix, de la liberte, de la justice

Hurtu Voiturettes Automobiles System Leon Bollee, advertisement for cars, poster
Posters, France, 19th century. Hurtu Voiturettes Automobiles System Leon Bollee, advertisment for cars

Poster advertising aerial transport, by L. Boucher, 1946
Posters, France, 20th century. Air France Orient - Extreme-Orient. Poster advertising the aerial transport by L. Boucher, 1946

Post Mothu et Doria: scenes impressionnistes, illustration by ophile-Alexandre Steinlen, poster, 1893
Posters, France, 19th century. Mothu et Doria: scenes impressionnistes. Illustration by Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923), 1893

Advertisement for recruitment of soldiers, from World War II, signed by Maurice Toussaint, 1938
France, 20th century, Second World War - Engagez-vous Rengagez-vous dans les Troupes Metropolitaines. Advertisment for recruitment of soldiers, signed by Maurice Toussaint, 1938

Frontispiece of Gustav Mahlers Symphony No. 5 for a large orchestra
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Symphony No. 5 for a large orchestra. Frontispiece

First World War - Join United States school garden army. Enlist now, propaganda poster
United States of America, 20th century, First World War - Join the United States school garden army. Enlist now. Propaganda poster, illustration by Edward Penfield (1866-1925), 1918

Italy, Milan, Portrait of Italian soprano Maria Piccolomini (1834 - 1899) in La Traviata
Portrait of Italian soprano Maria Piccolomini (1834 - 1899) in " La Traviata"

Corset Baleinine Incassable, advertisement for corsets, poster
Posters, France, 20th century. Corset Baleinine Incassable. Advertisment for corsets

Advertisement for Cirio food preserve, by Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942), illustration, 1923
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Advertisment for Cirio food preserve, illustration by Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942), 1923

Italy, Milan, portrait of Italian contralto and soprano, Giuditta Maria Costanza Negri known as Giuditta Pasta
Portrait of Giuditta Maria Costanza Negri known as Giuditta Pasta (Saronno, 1797 - Blevio, 1865), Italian contralto and soprano

Frontispiece of Sonata for violin and piano No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 Kreutzer Sonata
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Sonata for violin and piano No. 9 in A major, Op.47 " Kreutzer Sonata". Frontispiece

Austria, Vienna, Cagliostro in Wien (Cagliostro in Vienna), operetta in three acts, front cover from Vienna edition
Johann Strauss (1825 - 1899), Cagliostro in Wien (Cagliostro in Vienna), operetta in three acts, front cover, Vienna edition

Frontispiece of Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55, Eroica
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55, " Eroica". Frontispiece

Advertisement for Tana shoe polish by Leonetto Cappiello, poster, 1925
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Advertisment for Tana shoe polish. By Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942), 1925

France, Paris, costume sketch for Medea performance at Paris Opera
Luigi Cherubini (1760 - 1842), Medea, 1797. Costume sketch by M. Phocas for a performance at Paris OpA

Italy, Bologna, frontispiece for Fidelio, Op. 72 by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), 1805
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Fidelio, Op. 72, 1805. Frontispiece

Crociere Mediterranee, Mediterranean cruise advertising for Italia Cosulich Lloyd Triestino
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Crociere Mediterranee, Mediterranean cruise advertising for " Italia Cosulich Lloyd Triestino". Sketch by Oscar Hermann Lamb (1876-1947)

Automobile lottery, Seventh Tripoli Grand Prix, May 7, 1933, poster
Poster, Italy, 20th century. Automobile lottery. Seventh Tripoli Grand Prix, May 7, 1933

Austria, Leopold Mozart, Violin School, frontispiece
Austria, 18th century. Leopold Mozart, " Violin School", frontispiece

Advertisement for recruitment of soldiers for English Royal Air Force, from World War II, 1942
England, 20th century, Second World War - Back up our flying boys! Over 42ja You re wanted now in the Raf to do a vital ground job

Luxury railway operator Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits et des Grands Express Europeens
France - 20th century - Luxury railway operator Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits et des Grands Express EuropA

Buffalo Bills Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders, poster, 1892
Posters, United States, 19th century. Buffalo Bills Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders, 1892

First exhibition of the Viennese Secession, illustration by Gustav Klimt, 1898
Posters, 20th century. First exhibition of the Viennese Secession, illustration by Gustav Klimt, 1898

France, Paris, Spanish dances, 1886
Music - Spanish dances. Lithograph by F. Gorguet, 1886

Rodel, Linge Monopole, 1897
Posters, France, 20th century. Rodel, Linge Monopole, 1897

Shall we be more tender with our dollars than with lives of our sonsja WG McAdoo
United States of America, 20th century, First World War - Shall we be more tender with our dollars than with the lives of our sonsja W.G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury

Patin-Bicyclette Richard-Choubersky, advertisement for bicycle rollerskates, illustration by Pal (Jean de Paleologue)
Posters, France, 20th century. Patin-Bicyclette Richard-Choubersky. Advertisment for the bicycle rollerskates, illustration by Pal (Jean de Paleologue, 1855-1942)

Costume design for Il Bravo by Pisani
Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870). " Il Bravo". Costume design by Pisani

France, Paris, costume sketch for Ferrando disguised as Albanian officer for performance Thus Do They All
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), CosA

Germany, Zwickau, Frontpiece of Impromptus on a theme by Clara Wieck, Op. 5, dedicated to Claras father
Robert Alexander Schumann (1810-1856), Impromptus on a theme by Clara Wieck, Op.5, dedicated to Claras father, Frederich Wieck, 1833

France, Paris, Singer mezzo soprano Celestine Galli-Marie (1840 -1905) in role of Carmen
Singer mezzo soprano Celestine Galli-Marie (1840 -1905) in the role of Carmen, by Georges Bizet. Sketch of one of her costumes of the first performance at the Opera Comique Theater in Paris

Second World War - War propaganda poster, 1944
Italy, 20th century, Second World War II - La grande ora si avvicina. Tieni duro un minuto puo valere la vittoria. War propaganda poster, 1944

Italy, Milan, Portrait of Italian mezzo-soprano Emilia Goggi Marcovaldi
Portrait of Italian mezzo-soprano Emilia Goggi Marcovaldi (Prato, 1817 - Florence, 1857)

Italy, Milan, frontispiece of 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, composed and dedicated to the Artists, Op. 12
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Frontispiece of Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major for piano and orchestra, Op. 58
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major for piano and orchestra, Op. 58. Frontispiece

Ski Club Milano, Lombardy region cup, skiing race, Advertisement for skiing race at Selvino
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Ski Club Milano. Lombardy region cup, skiing race. Advertisment for skiing race at Selvino

Illustration by John Hassall, Cinderella, poster, 1900
Posters, England, 20th century. Illustration by John Hassall, Cinderella, 1900

First World War, Motto of Gagny, Exierunt mille ad victoriam (Thousand taxis headed to the victory)
France, 20th century, First World War - Motto of Gagny, Exierunt mille ad victoriam (Thousand taxis headed to the victory). Illustration of the taxis of the Marne, september 6, 1914

Frontispiece of Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, Choral
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, " Choral". Frontispiece

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Western Script: A Journey through Time and Knowledge" Step into the fascinating world of Western script, where ink and colors on parchment come alive to tell stories from centuries past. One such masterpiece is the Mappa Mundi, a captivating map created in London around 1265, showcasing intricate details of our ever-evolving world. In this journey, we encounter diverse facets of human knowledge. A black and white illustration of the Snellen chart reminds us of the importance of eyesight tests for clear vision. Delving deeper into anatomy, we explore the intricate workings of the human brain from an inferior view and unravel the complexity behind facial muscles with detailed labels. As we traverse across continents, we find ourselves at Cardiff Bay's Millennium Centre in Wales—a testament to architectural marvels that blend tradition with modernity. Further exploring anatomy, we uncover secrets hidden within our knee joints—an engineering marvel that allows us to walk tall. Venturing across borders brings us to Lincoln in New Mexico, USA—where time seems frozen as an old mailbox stands as a reminder of bygone eras. Vintage World War II posters featuring fedoras and Army helmets transport us back to a time when bravery knew no bounds. Returning to our exploration inside ourselves once more, we witness a superior view of the human brain adorned with vibrant lobes labeled meticulously—a stunning reminder that beauty lies not only on its surface but also within its depths. Our final stop takes us northwards—to John O Groats in Scotland—where a multi-directional signpost beckons adventurers towards new horizons. Just like these signposts guide travelers towards unknown destinations, so does Western script lead humanity towards enlightenment. In this captivating journey through time and space captured by Eugene Samuel Grasset's Decembre artwork from 1896—we are reminded that Western script is not merely words on paper but rather an embodiment of history itself—an eternal connection between past civilizations and our present world.