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Background imageAppearance Collection: Supper at Emmaus, 1648, by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)

Supper at Emmaus, 1648, by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Supper at Emmaus, 1648. Detail. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageAppearance Collection: Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving. Colored

Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving. Colored
Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Spanish friar of DIscalced Carmelite Order. Engraving. Colored

Background imageAppearance Collection: Riviera holiday makers on the piste

Riviera holiday makers on the piste
Illustration by William Heath Robinson showing skiiers intrigued by the appearance of glamorous Howard. K. Elcock characters

Background imageAppearance Collection: Halleys Comet as it appeared in 1910

Halleys Comet as it appeared in 1910
The course of Halleys Comet across the night sky through April and May, 1910. The next predicted perihelion of Halleys Comet is 28 July 2061 Date: 1910

Background imageAppearance Collection: Religion / Egypt / Bes

Religion / Egypt / Bes
Dwarf-god who, for all his grotesque appearance, is actually benevolent : his role is to protect women through the risks of childbirth

Background imageAppearance Collection: Pickwick / Samuel Weller

Pickwick / Samuel Weller
The first appearance of Mr Samuel Weller

Background imageAppearance Collection: Last known photo of Captain Smith of RMS Titanic

Last known photo of Captain Smith of RMS Titanic
RMS Titanic - extremely rare first generation press photograph taken by Dr McLean from the tender Ireland as she brought mail and a handful of passengers to the Titanic

Background imageAppearance Collection: Native American Indians do the Snow-Shoe Dance

Native American Indians do the Snow-Shoe Dance

Background imageAppearance Collection: Ravages of Alcohol

Ravages of Alcohol
An illustration of how alcohol abuse affects the appearance and liver of a man through different stages of his life

Background imageAppearance Collection: The ten avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu

The ten avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu
The ten avatars (Incarnations) of the Hindu god Vishnu

Background imageAppearance Collection: Vickers VC10 G-ARTA BOAC prototype Farnborough 1962

Vickers VC10 G-ARTA BOAC prototype Farnborough 1962
Vickers VC10 G-ARTA BOAC prototype taking off at first public appearance at Farnborough Air Show 6 September 1962 Date: 1962

Background imageAppearance Collection: Turbinia - the first steam turbine-powered steamship

Turbinia - the first steam turbine-powered steamship. Built as an experimental vessel in 1894, Turbinia wasy the fastest ship anywhere in the world at that time

Background imageAppearance Collection: African Grey Parrot

African Grey Parrot
AFRICAN GREY PARROT (Psittacus erithaeus) Such a universal favourite... scarcely requires description as its appearance is familiar to all

Background imageAppearance Collection: Nathaniel Bentley

Nathaniel Bentley
NATHANIEL BENTLEY : hardware merchant of Leadenhall Street, London; after his fiancee died on their wedding eve, he neglected his appearance, earning the name Dirty Dick

Background imageAppearance Collection: Beagles

Beagles
The beagle is a breed of small scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound and was developed primarily for hunting hare. Artist: George Vernon Stokes Date: circa 1910

Background imageAppearance Collection: Beauty marches on... WWII era advertisement for Elizabeth Arden featuring a woman smartly dressed in uniform

Beauty marches on... WWII era advertisement for Elizabeth Arden featuring a woman smartly dressed in uniform. "It's her duty to face the future calm and unruffled

Background imageAppearance Collection: Sherlock Holmes - Adventure of The Bruce-Partington Plans

Sherlock Holmes - Adventure of The Bruce-Partington Plans
Sherlock Holmes - The Adventure of The Bruce-Partington Plans. The tall and portly form of Mycroft Homes was ushered into the room. Date: 1908

Background imageAppearance Collection: The Miraculous Mass of Saint Gregory the Great

The Miraculous Mass of Saint Gregory the Great (ca. 540-604), representing the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Engraving by Bertrand and Huyot after a 15th century missal miniature

Background imageAppearance Collection: The unbelief of St. Thomas the Apostle. Mural

The unbelief of St. Thomas the Apostle. Mural
The unbelief of St. Thomas the Apostle. Thomas denies the Resurrection of Christ, as long as he is not able to see and touch the wounds suffered by Jesus on the Cross. Mural painting

Background imageAppearance Collection: The Bordeaux Challenge, 1283. Peter III of Aragon

The Bordeaux Challenge, 1283. Peter III of Aragon
The Bordeaux Challenge. On December 1282 Charles of Anjou (1227-1285) challenged Peter III of Aragon (1240-1285) to a duel

Background imageAppearance Collection: Development of a bird, European golden plover

Development of a bird, European golden plover, Pluvialis apricaria

Background imageAppearance Collection: Fish development, Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar

Fish development, Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar. Appearance of the embryonic spot in the egg 1, first embryo lineaments 2, appearance of the heart 3, fully formed 4, ready to hatch 5, and hatched 6

Background imageAppearance Collection: Francesca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bordoni, Italian opera singers

Francesca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bordoni, Italian opera singers
Francesca Cuzzoni (1696-1778), Italian soprano, and Faustina Bordoni (1697-1781), Italian mezzo soprano

Background imageAppearance Collection: United States Capitol, Washington D.C. USA

United States Capitol, Washington D.C. USA
United States Capitol, Washington D.C. The first cornerstone was laid on September 18, 1793, during the first large public event staped in the federal city

Background imageAppearance Collection: United States Capitol, Washington D.C. USA

United States Capitol, Washington D.C. USA
United States Capitol, Washington D.C. The first cornerstone was laid on September 18, 1793, during the first large public event staped in the federal city

Background imageAppearance Collection: Russia, Saint Petersburg. The Admiralty building square

Russia, Saint Petersburg. The Admiralty building square. The Admiralty acquired its modern appearance after it was rebuilding between 1806 and 1823 by the architect Adrian Zakharov

Background imageAppearance Collection: Cartoon, Queen Victoria

Cartoon, Queen Victoria -- she emerges from seclusion. Date: 1867

Background imageAppearance Collection: A strange ghostly apparition caught on camera

A strange ghostly apparition caught on camera
A strange ghostly apparition caught in a photograph taken in a family home on Sunday, 30th March, 1986

Background imageAppearance Collection: Brazilian Tapir - Native to thick, swampy forests of Brazil

Brazilian Tapir - Native to thick, swampy forests of Brazil
Brazilian Tapir - Native to the thick, swampy forests of Brazil and a first cousin to the horse. Date: circa 1944

Background imageAppearance Collection: Smuggler's Way, Highcliffe

Smuggler's Way, Highcliffe
A photograph showing a distant view of Smuggler's Way, the building of this house began in 1925, but through use of old materials, including oak, bricks and tiles from ancient barns

Background imageAppearance Collection: Advertisement for Everitt trouser presses complete with new comfort screws

Advertisement for Everitt trouser presses complete with new comfort screws, greatly improved appearance, and an all steel black finish. Splendid for ensuring razor sharp creases in your trousers

Background imageAppearance Collection: Evelyn Nesbit and Mr Clifford

Evelyn Nesbit and Mr Clifford
Evelyn Nesbit, aka Mrs Harry Thaw, pictured with Mr. Clifford with whom she was performing at the London Hippodrome revue, Hello Ragtime in 1913

Background imageAppearance Collection: Andrew Burlington ghost photograph

Andrew Burlington ghost photograph
12 year-old Andrew Burlington holds up the photograph taken at his family home on Sunday, 30th March, 1986

Background imageAppearance Collection: Saracens Head, Snow Hill

Saracens Head, Snow Hill
The Saracens Head, Snow Hill. From a sketch taken during its demolition in 1863. It was a celebrated tavern and coaching establishment, which stood on the north side of Snow Hill, without Newgate

Background imageAppearance Collection: Don Ramiro's dream. The King of Asturias Ramiro I

Don Ramiro's dream. The King of Asturias Ramiro I
Don Ramiro's dream. Illustration that represents one of the moments before the Battle of Clavijo (May 23, 844)

Background imageAppearance Collection: Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex, Bay Window

Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex, Bay Window
A photograph of a large bay window belonging to a fine house called Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex, designed by architect Maurice Everett Webb

Background imageAppearance Collection: Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex

Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex
A photograph of an entrance face of a fine house called Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex, designed by architect Maurice Everett Webb

Background imageAppearance Collection: Rexine Ltd Advertisement

Rexine Ltd Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Rexine Ltd. promoting the ideal furniture covering, a long wearing material, similar in appearance to leather. The image shows a well furnished interior

Background imageAppearance Collection: Great Gable

Great Gable
A landscape watercolour painting of Great Gable, a mountain in the Lake District, given the name for it's pyramid like appearance from Wasdale

Background imageAppearance Collection: Hochst Group

Hochst Group
An example of a Hochst group figurine, comprising of some men carefully tending to the appearance of the seated woman, one is holding a mirror

Background imageAppearance Collection: Shizuo Mori

Shizuo Mori
A portrait painting of a young boy wearing a baggy white shirt, with a tidy appearance. Date: circa 1917

Background imageAppearance Collection: Enter The Tiger!

Enter The Tiger!
A still life oil painting, comprising of a seated figure of a man, an upturned bowl and a trail of multicoloured flowers. A toy tiger comically makes an appearance on the left. Date: circa 1918

Background imageAppearance Collection: The Narrow Lane

The Narrow Lane
This etching shows a very narrow lane of a town in Australia, the tall, looming buildings give a dark appearance to the alleyway. Date: circa 1922

Background imageAppearance Collection: The Red Phoenix

The Red Phoenix
This Chinese painting on silk depicts the mythical phoenix creature

Background imageAppearance Collection: Yakovlev Yak-50 msn 770904

Yakovlev Yak-50 msn 770904, at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1979, with airshow serial 352'. (A repeat appearance, having been at the 1977 Paris Air Show as 341') Date: 1979

Background imageAppearance Collection: Wives who save their husbands hair! Date: 1925

Wives who save their husbands hair! Date: 1925

Background imageAppearance Collection: Advert for Eugene permanant hair waving 1929

Advert for Eugene permanant hair waving 1929
Eugene Permanent Wave, with a slightly fuller growth at the back and sides. Date: 1929

Background imageAppearance Collection: A French barber puts his male client's hair into curling papers Date: 1840

A French barber puts his male client's hair into curling papers Date: 1840

Background imageAppearance Collection: DRYDEN/MAKE-UP CHECK/1

DRYDEN/MAKE-UP CHECK/1
The final version of the Die Dame front cover for November 1928. A woman checks her appearance in her hand mirror. Date: November 1928

Background imageAppearance Collection: United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666

United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666 (msn 18342) at McCleelan Air Force Base

Background imageAppearance Collection: Comic postcard, Woman with dress improvers the wrong way round

Comic postcard, Woman with dress improvers the wrong way round, as pointed out by her maid Date: early 20th century

Background imageAppearance Collection: Comic postcard, Woman at her dressing table, improving her appearance with makeup

Comic postcard, Woman at her dressing table, improving her appearance with makeup Date: early 20th century

Background imageAppearance Collection: Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden claiming to turn an appearance gone to pieces into

Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden claiming to turn an appearance gone to pieces into loveliness. Date: 1939

Background imageAppearance Collection: Advert, Mulsified Coconut Oil Shampoo

Advert, Mulsified Coconut Oil Shampoo -- Your Whole Appearance Depends upon Your Hair. 1926

Background imageAppearance Collection: Madamoiselle Eglantines Troupe

Madamoiselle Eglantines Troupe
This poster was commissioned by the cabaret dancer, Jane Avril, to advertise her appearance with the Troupe de Mademoiselle Eglantine. Artist: Henri Toulouse-Lautrec Date: 1896

Background imageAppearance Collection: Cartoon, The Coming Rosalind

Cartoon, The Coming Rosalind, Violet Vanbrugh and F C Burnand - Shall I be safe in these, Mr Burnand

Background imageAppearance Collection: Photographer approached by interested bystander

Photographer approached by interested bystander
A photographer is outside with his camera as he is approached by an interested member of the public

Background imageAppearance Collection: Woman is displeased by her portrait photograph

Woman is displeased by her portrait photograph
A woman criticises a photographer after viewing the portrait he has captured of her. She believes he has manipulated her appearance, changing the shape of her nose and the size of her mouth

Background imageAppearance Collection: Photographer engaging with customers in his studio

Photographer engaging with customers in his studio
A photographer is encouraging two female customers to appear more pleasant and smile in the portrait he is going to capture of them

Background imageAppearance Collection: Careful preparations in a photographic studio

Careful preparations in a photographic studio
Two men are shown adjusting a womans dress as she is preparing to have her portrait captured in a photographic studio

Background imageAppearance Collection: Angelic women in the most wonderful photo ever taken

Angelic women in the most wonderful photo ever taken
Two women appear angelic, dressed in flowing material as they are photographed amongst the clouds

Background imageAppearance Collection: Public appearance of the king of Benin, Africa

Public appearance of the king of Benin, Africa, with drummers, trumpeters, panthers and dwarf

Background imageAppearance Collection: Cartoon, The Coming Season - debutantes

Cartoon, The Coming Season - debutantes getting ready for all the social events. 1870

Background imageAppearance Collection: Charles Mathews playing six parts in Stories

Charles Mathews playing six parts in Stories
Charles Mathews, comic actor, playing six parts in Stories, showing his distinctive appearance, lop-sided mouth and remarkable gift for mimicry. 1822

Background imageAppearance Collection: Lord Kitchener walking down steps alone of War Office. His first public appearance as

Lord Kitchener walking down steps alone of War Office. His first public appearance as Secretary for War. On the steps in the light-coloured top hat is Mr F E Smith, MP, Chief of the new Press Bureau

Background imageAppearance Collection: Old maid with cat on a comic greetings card

Old maid with cat on a comic greetings card with verse. Date: circa 1860s

Background imageAppearance Collection: Old maid on a comic greetings card

Old maid on a comic greetings card
Old maid with birch twigs and alphabet book on a comic greetings card with verse and pull tab. Date: circa 1860s

Background imageAppearance Collection: Vain woman at a mirror on a comic greetings card

Vain woman at a mirror on a comic greetings card with verse. Date: circa 1870s

Background imageAppearance Collection: Advert for Eugene permanent wavy hair 1937

Advert for Eugene permanent wavy hair 1937
Ordinary waves can look so ordinary! Date: 1937

Background imageAppearance Collection: Rhino Chasing Native Date: 1950

Rhino Chasing Native Date: 1950

Background imageAppearance Collection: Salmon Fly Date: 1950

Salmon Fly Date: 1950

Background imageAppearance Collection: 3 JOVIAL HUNTSMEN 2

3 JOVIAL HUNTSMEN 2
The three huntsmen encounter a millstone and are much puzzled by its appearance and whence it came

Background imageAppearance Collection: VALKYRIE APPEARS

VALKYRIE APPEARS
A warrior is dazzled by the appearance of a Valkyrie

Background imageAppearance Collection: WASP AT A PICNIC

WASP AT A PICNIC
Awful appearance of a wopps at a picnic: picnic guests are severely bothered when a rather large wasp takes an interest in their food, one of the hazards of outdoor eating Date: circa 1840

Background imageAppearance Collection: SHOPPING FOR BONNETS

SHOPPING FOR BONNETS
Judging from Appearance, a canny shop assistant infers that a bonnet being tried on by the wife takes years off her age by mistaking her for her husbands daughter. Date: 1828

Background imageAppearance Collection: Fairground scene - Christophers First Appearance in public

Fairground scene - Christophers First Appearance in public by John Leech from The Struggles and Adventures of Christopher Tadpole by Albert Smith. Date: circa 1848

Background imageAppearance Collection: APPARITION OF VENUS

APPARITION OF VENUS
A lady is wakened by the appearance of Venus - and one of her doves - in her bedroom

Background imageAppearance Collection: Chinese folklore: dog

Chinese folklore: dog
Despite its monstrous appearance, this dog is a kindly creature which protects peoples homes from thieves and robbers

Background imageAppearance Collection: Giulio Romano (1499-1546). Italian painter. Noli me tangere

Giulio Romano (1499-1546). Italian painter. Noli me tangere
Giulio Romano (1499-1546). Italian painter, pupil of Raphael. Noli me tangere. Christ appears to Saint Mary Magdalen after the resurrectIon. Wood. Mannerism. Prado Museum. Spain

Background imageAppearance Collection: Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon

Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Red-Pied Pouter Cock pigeon, (Pigmy Pouter), standing with a view of tree tops. One other of its kind can be seen flying in the background

Background imageAppearance Collection: Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon

Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock, (Pigmy Pouter), with a Red-Pied Pouter featured in the background inside their coop

Background imageAppearance Collection: Blue Carrier Cock Pigeon

Blue Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Blue Carrier Cock standing in full-length. The Blue Carrier Cock (Blue Bar), is one of the oldest English fancy breeds of pigeon

Background imageAppearance Collection: Black Carrier Cock Pigeon

Black Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of the Black Carrier Cock shown in a countryside landscape, with three of its kind visible in the background

Background imageAppearance Collection: Francisco Franco during his last public apparition from the

Francisco Franco during his last public apparition from the
Francisco Franco during his last public appearance from the balcony of the Palacio de Oriente. With him, his wife Carmen Polo (left) and the princess Sophia and Juan Carlos (1st October 1975)



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