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"The Whole Window: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time with "The Blackbird Song" painting

Background imageWhole Window Collection: William Penn makes a treaty with the Delaware or Lenape Indians in 1682 (litho)

William Penn makes a treaty with the Delaware or Lenape Indians in 1682 (litho)
KW353629 William Penn makes a treaty with the Delaware or Lenape Indians in 1682 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Actors performing stage dance of the four Onnagatas, c. 1800-05 (colour woodcut)

Actors performing stage dance of the four Onnagatas, c. 1800-05 (colour woodcut)
GLS314161 Actors performing stage dance of the four Onnagatas, c.1800-05 (colour woodcut) by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); 22.3x23.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Portrait of Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, 1620 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, 1620 (oil on canvas)
7413321 Portrait of Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, 1620 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 107x86 cm; Prado, Madrid

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Background imageWhole Window Collection: Lion roof tile, c. 1650 (glazed earthenware)

Lion roof tile, c. 1650 (glazed earthenware)
GLS224031 Lion roof tile, c.1650 (glazed earthenware) by Chinese School (17th century); 22.2x41.9x14 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

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3671490

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Hyenas, 1884 (illustration)

Hyenas, 1884 (illustration)
1930693 Hyenas, 1884 (illustration) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1926); (add.info.: Kuhnert in: The Life of Animals, by Louis Brehm, 1884. Private collection); Photo © CCI

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Mirror in repousse frame, decorated with peacocks, c. 1902 (metal)

Mirror in repousse frame, decorated with peacocks, c. 1902 (metal)
GLS314099 Mirror in repousse frame, decorated with peacocks, c.1902 (metal) by Morris, Talwin (1865-1911); 56x35.6 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

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3671590

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Light fitting with a wooden pagoda top, from the Chinese Room at the Ingram Street Tea Rooms (wood)

Light fitting with a wooden pagoda top, from the Chinese Room at the Ingram Street Tea Rooms (wood)
GLS314107 Light fitting with a wooden pagoda top, from the Chinese Room at the Ingram Street Tea Rooms (wood) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); 24.8x15x15 cm; Art Gallery and Museum

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb, 1865-66 (engraving)

Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb, 1865-66 (engraving)
536428 Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb, 1865-66 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: John 2:43 From Gustave Dore illustrated Bible 1865-1866)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Head of an Old Man, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Head of an Old Man, 1881 (oil on canvas)
MAN278072 Head of an Old Man, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Legros, Alphonse (1837-1911); 61.3x50.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

Background imageWhole Window Collection: WW1: For France, pour your gold, gold fight for victory, 1915 (poster)

WW1: For France, pour your gold, gold fight for victory, 1915 (poster)
JLJ4668455 WW1: For France, pour your gold, gold fight for victory, 1915 (poster) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: WW1 Poster : For France)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: The Mirror (oil on canvas)

The Mirror (oil on canvas)
6619474 The Mirror (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 27.1x21.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Triptych: The Visitation, between St. Michael and St. Francis (painting on wood)

Triptych: The Visitation, between St. Michael and St. Francis (painting on wood)
885750 Triptych: The Visitation, between St. Michael and St. Francis (painting on wood) by Pacchiarotti, Giacomo (1474-1539/40); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany

Background imageWhole Window Collection: At the edge of the water in Bennecourt, 1868 (oil on canvas)

At the edge of the water in Bennecourt, 1868 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4578053 At the edge of the water in Bennecourt, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 81x100 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageWhole Window Collection: James Curtis

James Curtis
6369125 James Curtis by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 128.7 X 102.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Portrait of Marie-Antoinette with a Rose, 1906 (chromolithograph)

Portrait of Marie-Antoinette with a Rose, 1906 (chromolithograph)
1201840 Portrait of Marie-Antoinette with a Rose, 1906 (chromolithograph) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: 'To Wish you a Happy Christmas', Victorian card (chromolitho)

"To Wish you a Happy Christmas", Victorian card (chromolitho)
BAL14605 "To Wish you a Happy Christmas", Victorian card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Hereford City Museum and Art Gallery, Herefordshire, UK

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print

Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print
533171 Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print() by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Advertisement for Souvenir of the Exhibition at the Musee Grevin, Paris, 1890s (colour litho)

Advertisement for Souvenir of the Exhibition at the Musee Grevin, Paris, 1890s (colour litho)
SNG126609 Advertisement for Souvenir of the Exhibition at the Musee Grevin, Paris, 1890s (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Reykjavik From Main Quay, Frosty Morning, Iceland, c. 1930 (w/c & pencil on paper)

Reykjavik From Main Quay, Frosty Morning, Iceland, c. 1930 (w/c & pencil on paper)
6326200 Reykjavik From Main Quay, Frosty Morning, Iceland, c.1930 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Hennell, Thomas Barclay (1903-45); 47.9 X 63.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Roses in a Vase (oil on canvas)

Roses in a Vase (oil on canvas)
LEF219196 Roses in a Vase (oil on canvas) by Peploe, Samuel John (1871-1935); 50.7x29.2 cm; Private Collection; Lefevre Fine Art Ltd. London

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Travellers beside a lake in the Lake District, 1830 (w/c on paper)

Travellers beside a lake in the Lake District, 1830 (w/c on paper)
OJ379532 Travellers beside a lake in the Lake District, 1830 (w/c on paper) by Glover, John (1767-1849); 29.2x41.3 cm; Private Collection; © Ackermann Johnson

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Portrait of John Locke (1632 - 1704), 19th century (engraving)

Portrait of John Locke (1632 - 1704), 19th century (engraving)
NWI4949793 Portrait of John Locke (1632 - 1704), 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of John Locke (1632 - 1704)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: The coronation of King Edward I

The coronation of King Edward I
3078490 The coronation of King Edward I by English School, (13th century); (add.info.: An historiated initial depicting the coronation of King Edward I (1239-1307) of England

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Figure with removable front, Teotihuacan Culture (ceramic)

Figure with removable front, Teotihuacan Culture (ceramic)
XBP394483 Figure with removable front, Teotihuacan Culture (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; height: 20.3 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Pour St. Moritz, Plate from 'Costumes Parisiens', 1913 (pochoir print)

Pour St. Moritz, Plate from "Costumes Parisiens", 1913 (pochoir print)
BAL14577 Pour St.Moritz, Plate from "Costumes Parisiens", 1913 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Hereford City Museum and Art Gallery, Herefordshire

Background imageWhole Window Collection: First page and dedication to Madame Hanska of Le Pere Goriot (pen & ink on paper)

First page and dedication to Madame Hanska of Le Pere Goriot (pen & ink on paper)
BLT397984 First page and dedication to Madame Hanska of Le Pere Goriot (pen & ink on paper) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Bibliotheque de l'Institut de France, Paris

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Albert (1819-1861) Consort of Queen Victoria from 1840. Albert being urged to think before felling

Albert (1819-1861) Consort of Queen Victoria from 1840. Albert being urged to think before felling trees in Hyde Park
530925 Albert (1819-1861) Consort of Queen Victoria from 1840. Albert being urged to think before felling trees in Hyde Park to make way for the Crystal Palace and the Great Exhibition of 1851

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Battle at the Rotenturm canyon, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Battle at the Rotenturm canyon, 1871 (oil on canvas)
BAL209467 Battle at the Rotenturm canyon, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Willewalde, Bogdan (1818-1903); 81x116 cm; Sevastopol Art Museum, Sevastopol

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Sunday Morning scene, Petticoat Lane Market, London c. 1900 (b/w photo)

Sunday Morning scene, Petticoat Lane Market, London c. 1900 (b/w photo)
XJF283179 Sunday Morning scene, Petticoat Lane Market, London c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Portrait of Jean Duvergier de Hauranne (1581-1643), Abbe of Saint-Cyran

Portrait of Jean Duvergier de Hauranne (1581-1643), Abbe of Saint-Cyran, French religious and theologian Jansenist
ELD4845905 Portrait of Jean Duvergier de Hauranne (1581-1643), Abbe of Saint-Cyran, French religious and theologian Jansenist (Jean du Vergier de Hauranne)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Albert Einstein, 1920 (photo)

Albert Einstein, 1920 (photo)
GIA4704116 Albert Einstein, 1920 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Giancarlo Costa

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Les Sables-d'Olonne, c. 1900 (b/w photo)

Les Sables-d'Olonne, c. 1900 (b/w photo)
XIR253153 Les Sables-d'Olonne, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Evelina Haverfield and Mrs Pankhurst at Bow Street, c. 1909 (b/w photo)

Evelina Haverfield and Mrs Pankhurst at Bow Street, c. 1909 (b/w photo)
2906435 Evelina Haverfield and Mrs Pankhurst at Bow Street, c.1909 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: The Gates of Hell, 1880-90 (bronze)

The Gates of Hell, 1880-90 (bronze)
7391359 The Gates of Hell, 1880-90 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; Copyright Universal Images Group

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Our Lady of the Rosary, 16th century (oil on panel)

Our Lady of the Rosary, 16th century (oil on panel)
7063004 Our Lady of the Rosary, 16th century (oil on panel) by dalle Catene, Gian Gheramo (fl. 1520-33); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Sukhavara Samvara (bronze)

Sukhavara Samvara (bronze)
3559436 Sukhavara Samvara (bronze) by Nepalese School, (14th Century); National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageWhole Window Collection: First World War (1914-1918): child wounded during the bombing of Ypres on October 19, 1914

First World War (1914-1918): child wounded during the bombing of Ypres on October 19, 1914
XEE4168087 First World War (1914-1918): child wounded during the bombing of Ypres on October 19, 1914. by Unknown photographer

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Minai Beaker with Seated Princes, 1180-1220 (fritware with overglaze-painted design (minai ware))

Minai Beaker with Seated Princes, 1180-1220 (fritware with overglaze-painted design (minai ware))
XOS5887918 Minai Beaker with Seated Princes, 1180-1220 (fritware with overglaze-painted design (minai ware)) by Iranian School, (12th-13th century); 13.3x12.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Absinthe Mugnier

Absinthe Mugnier
2904142 Absinthe Mugnier by Lefevre, Lucien (1850-c.1902); (add.info.: A striking 1895 two sheet poster showing Absinthe Mugniers famous desert legionnaire (or zouave) by Lucien Lefevre

Background imageWhole Window Collection: The deposition, 1521, Giovan Battista Benvenuti, known as l'Ortolano (oil on panel)

The deposition, 1521, Giovan Battista Benvenuti, known as l'Ortolano (oil on panel)
7064191 The deposition, 1521, Giovan Battista Benvenuti, known as l'Ortolano (oil on panel) by Ortolano (Giovanni Battista Benvenuti) (c.1488-c.1525); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Virgin and Child with Angels, early 1500s (oil on wood)

Virgin and Child with Angels, early 1500s (oil on wood)
XOS5887433 Virgin and Child with Angels, early 1500s (oil on wood) by Master of the Holden Tondo (fl.c.1490-1510); 115x115 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Virgin with Child and st Jerome, 1510-12 circa, Benvenuto Tisi, known as il Garofalo (oil on panel)

Virgin with Child and st Jerome, 1510-12 circa, Benvenuto Tisi, known as il Garofalo (oil on panel)
7064193 Virgin with Child and st Jerome, 1510-12 circa, Benvenuto Tisi, known as il Garofalo (oil on panel) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania




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"The Whole Window: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time with "The Blackbird Song" painting, a mesmerizing piece from 1908 that captures the essence of an era. Transport yourself to Rufford Abbey's library, as captured by Giles Worsley's lens in his book "England's Lost Houses, " where history whispers through every page. Marvel at the majestic Chastleton House, its south front standing proudly as depicted in a black and white photograph from "The English Manor House. " Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Westminster Abbey's interior, beautifully preserved in another captivating monochrome photo. Discover Gabriel Hanotaux, a renowned French historian and politician whose portrait takes you back to the late 19th century. Witness a woman engrossed in reading on Condover Hall's steps, her presence frozen forever through an enchanting black and white photograph. Admire a tapestry depicting animals amidst lush forests or countryside scenes woven intricately with wool and linen threads. Enter Wingerworth Hall's saloon through yet another timeless photograph from Giles Worsley’s collection. Experience medieval chivalry as you witness Morning Star being readied for battle by a knight illustrated vividly within the pages of "The Gateway to Tennyson. " Encounter Shiva Nataraja, an exquisite bronze sculpture hailing from South India around 1800—a testament to artistic mastery. Travel far away to an Annamese village nestled within French Indochina circa 1900—an illustration that transports you across continents. Lastly, encounter Kea—the intelligent parrot species—through an enchanting illustration dating back to approximately 1910. In this whole window into different realms—artistic expressions spanning centuries—you'll find glimpses of beauty, culture, history, nature, literature; each capturing moments frozen in time for us all to cherish and appreciate.