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Whole Window Collection (#5)

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

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Figure of a Woman, 1924 (oil on canvas)

Figure of a Woman, 1924 (oil on canvas)
BOO185535 Figure of a Woman, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Favory, Andre (1889-1937); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Portrait of a Lady, possibly a self-portrait (oil on copper)

Portrait of a Lady, possibly a self-portrait (oil on copper)
739595 Portrait of a Lady, possibly a self-portrait (oil on copper) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); 17.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: In the Scottish Highlands, 1853-1857 (oil on panel)

In the Scottish Highlands, 1853-1857 (oil on panel)
7140149 In the Scottish Highlands, 1853-1857 (oil on panel) by Cunaeus, Conradyn (1828-95); 51.9 x 70.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Dante et Virgile a l entree de l Enfer, 1857-58 (oil on paper laid down on canvas

Dante et Virgile a l entree de l Enfer, 1857-58 (oil on paper laid down on canvas
7140139 Dante et Virgile A l entree de l Enfer, 1857-58 (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 32 x 22.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Fishing Boat in the Bay of Naples (oil on canvas)

Fishing Boat in the Bay of Naples (oil on canvas)
417244 Fishing Boat in the Bay of Naples (oil on canvas) by Unterberger, Franz Richard (1838-1902); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

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6041627

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6201695

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal

Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal
7135933 Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal.; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Western portal. Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture

Western portal. Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture
7135949 Western portal. Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. St Matthew the evangelist

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Kengoro warrior (woodblock print)

Kengoro warrior (woodblock print)
FIA5372920 Kengoro warrior (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Assassination of Julius Caesar

Assassination of Julius Caesar
LLM454289 Assassination of Julius Caesar by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination of Julius Caesar)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: The Theatre of Death: Plague (mixed media)

The Theatre of Death: Plague (mixed media)
BEN360197 The Theatre of Death: Plague (mixed media) by Zumbo, Gaetano Giulio (1656-1701); Museo della Specola, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Il Teatro della Morte)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Poem to music by Jean Antoine de Baif (1532-89) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Poem to music by Jean Antoine de Baif (1532-89) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR183341 Poem to music by Jean Antoine de Baif (1532-89) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: David Davis, illustration from The Century Magazine, published 1887 (litho)

David Davis, illustration from The Century Magazine, published 1887 (litho)
2603576 David Davis, illustration from The Century Magazine, published 1887 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Russian Crown Jewels being prepared for sale to foreign countries, 1925 (b / w photo)

Russian Crown Jewels being prepared for sale to foreign countries, 1925 (b / w photo)
475961 Russian Crown Jewels being prepared for sale to foreign countries, 1925 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Self-Portrait, c. 1633-96 (red chalk)

Self-Portrait, c. 1633-96 (red chalk)
1121409 Self-Portrait, c.1633-96 (red chalk) by Helmbrecker, Dirk-Theodor (1633-1696); 30.7x20.3 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Portrait of the Pope Gregoire VII (Gregorio, Gregorius or Gregory) (1073-1085)

Portrait of the Pope Gregoire VII (Gregorio, Gregorius or Gregory) (1073-1085)
GIA714966 Portrait of the Pope Gregoire VII (Gregorio, Gregorius or Gregory) (1073-1085), 1898 (engraving with later colouration) by Italian School

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Krupps Works, at Essen, Prussia (engraving)

Krupps Works, at Essen, Prussia (engraving)
664654 Krupps Works, at Essen, Prussia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krupps Works, at Essen, Prussia)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: A Nautical Map, detail of the Canary Islands, 1564 (colour litho)

A Nautical Map, detail of the Canary Islands, 1564 (colour litho)
955467 A Nautical Map, detail of the Canary Islands, 1564 (colour litho) by Maggiolo, Giacomo (16th Century); Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana, Vicenza, Italy; Alinari

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w8 Scenes from the Passion (stained glass)

Window w8 Scenes from the Passion (stained glass)
721579 Window w8 Scenes from the Passion (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w7 the History of St John Evangelist (L) and the Childhood of Christ (R

Window w7 the History of St John Evangelist (L) and the Childhood of Christ (R
721578 Window w7 the History of St John Evangelist (L) and the Childhood of Christ (R) (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w1 the Book of Genesis: very few of the panels are original (stained glass)

Window w1 the Book of Genesis: very few of the panels are original (stained glass)
721568 Window w1 the Book of Genesis: very few of the panels are original (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Buildings and industries of Sheffield (engraving)

Buildings and industries of Sheffield (engraving)
728700 Buildings and industries of Sheffield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buildings and industries of Sheffield)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Andre Thevet (engraving)

Andre Thevet (engraving)
816638 Andre Thevet (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andre Thevet, French Franciscan priest, explorer, cosmographer and writer)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: With the Tirah Field Force, the Fire at Kangar Gali (engraving)

With the Tirah Field Force, the Fire at Kangar Gali (engraving)
1039407 With the Tirah Field Force, the Fire at Kangar Gali (engraving) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Tirah Field Force, the Fire at Kangar Gali)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w3 the Book of Numbers (stained glass)

Window w3 the Book of Numbers (stained glass)
721571 Window w3 the Book of Numbers (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w2 the Books of Exodus and Leviticus (stained glass)

Window w2 the Books of Exodus and Leviticus (stained glass)
721570 Window w2 the Books of Exodus and Leviticus (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w12 the Books of Judith and Job (stained glass)

Window w12 the Books of Judith and Job (stained glass)
721560 Window w12 the Books of Judith and Job (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w10 the Book of Ezekiel (stained glass)

Window w10 the Book of Ezekiel (stained glass)
721558 Window w10 the Book of Ezekiel (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w06 depicting the burial of St Julian of Brioude (stained glass)

Window w06 depicting the burial of St Julian of Brioude (stained glass)
722820 Window w06 depicting the burial of St Julian of Brioude (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Tours Cathedral, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Four generations at Buckingham Palace (b / w photo)

Four generations at Buckingham Palace (b / w photo)
6034049 Four generations at Buckingham Palace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four generations at Buckingham Palace)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w3 the Book of Numbers (stained glass)

Window w3 the Book of Numbers (stained glass)
721572 Window w3 the Book of Numbers (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w15 the Story of the Relics of the Passion (stained glass)

Window w15 the Story of the Relics of the Passion (stained glass)
721566 Window w15 the Story of the Relics of the Passion (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w13 the Book of Esther (stained glass)

Window w13 the Book of Esther (stained glass)
721562 Window w13 the Book of Esther (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window Ew depicting the Seven Sacraments: the Eucharist (stained glass)

Window Ew depicting the Seven Sacraments: the Eucharist (stained glass)
720035 Window Ew depicting the Seven Sacraments: the Eucharist (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Church of St. Michael, Doddiscombsleigh, Devon, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window 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 imageWhole Window Collection: XVIIIth Century, Gobelin-Weaving (colour litho)

XVIIIth Century, Gobelin-Weaving (colour litho)
2776844 XVIIIth Century, Gobelin-Weaving (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XVIIIth Century, Gobelin-Weaving)

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w5 the Book of Judges (stained glass)

Window w5 the Book of Judges (stained glass)
721575 Window w5 the Book of Judges (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w14 the Books of Samuel and Kings (stained glass)

Window w14 the Books of Samuel and Kings (stained glass)
721564 Window w14 the Books of Samuel and Kings (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w4 the Book of Joshua (stained glass)

Window w4 the Book of Joshua (stained glass)
721573 Window w4 the Book of Joshua (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWhole Window Collection: Window w24 depicting Two Apostles give money to a man (L Aumone de St Thomas

Window w24 depicting Two Apostles give money to a man (L Aumone de St Thomas
720131 Window w24 depicting Two Apostles give money to a man (L Aumone de St Thomas?) (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright




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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.