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The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1897Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902), a " freak" and part of the " Greatest Show on Earth". The accompanying article describes her as " in every respect the best of the "
The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1898Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902) also known as " the Bearded Lady" toured with the showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction. 1898
Julia Pastrana (1834 - 1860), from Mexico, a hairy woman who married a showman, Theodor Lent, but died in childbirth at Moscow (the child also died)
Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus (Great bearded seal, Phoca barbata). North Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
An old Welsh woman in traditional dress, including the distinctive hat. Date: late 19th century
Sarsaparilla Ad Date: 1895
Sidonia de Barcsy - The Bearded Lady BaronessSidonia de Barcsy (1866-1925) - The Hungarian Bearded Lady Baroness. Her husband, Baron Antonio de Barcsy knew there was a fortune to be had and actively cultivated a career for Sidonia
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi (1503-1572). Engraving. ColoredMiguel Lopez de Legazpi (1503-1572). Spanish admiral and governor. Engraving by Weber. The Artistic Illustration, 1886. Colored
Julia Pastrana from Mexico, hairy womanJulia Pastrana, from Mexico, a hairy woman who married a showman, Theodor Lent, but died in childbirth at Moscow (the child also died)
Saint John the Baptist in Meditation, circa 1495, by BoschHieronymus Bosch (1450-1516). Netherlandish painter. Saint John the Baptist in Meditation, circa 1495. Detail. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain
Saint John the Baptist in Meditation, by Hieronymus BoschHieronymus Bosch (1450-1516). Netherlandish painter. Saint John the Baptist in Meditation, circa 1495. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain
Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian SchoolMaster of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), 1577-1580, by El GrecoSaint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226). Founder of the Franciscan Order. Portrait by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopulos) (1541-1614), 1577-1580. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain
Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490Master of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain
On The High Road, Le TrimardeurA portrait sketch of a bearded man wearing checked trousers and a flat cap, hiking uphill, along a countryside road. Date: circa 1901
Eugene Manet and his daughter in the garden of BougivalBerthe Morisot (1841-1895). French Impressionist painter. Eugene Manet and his daughter in the garden of Bougival, 1881. Marmottan Monet Museum. Paris. France
Edmond Hanssens. Belgian military and explorer. PortraitEdmond Hanssens (1843-1884). Belgian military, explorer and colonial administrator. He took part in the expedition of Stanley to the Congo. Engraving
Pierre Paul Savorgnan de Brazza (1852-1905). French explorer and navigator of Italian origin. Colonial administrator, founder of the Middle Congo. Engraving
Jan Karol Chodkiewicz (1560-1621). Military commander of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army. Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Massard. History of Poland by Charles Foster
Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and KhadjedhianTurkey. Administration of the Ottoman Empire. From left to right: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian, member of the Divan. Historia de Turquia, 1840
Mahmud I (1696-1754). Ottoman sultan from 1730 to 1754Mahmud I (1696-1754), known as The Hunchback. Ottoman sultan from 1730 to 1754. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Pannier
Selim III (1761-1808). Ottoman sultan from 1789 to 1807. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Moret. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
Abdulhamid I (1725-1789). Ottoman sultan from 1774 to 1789. Engraving by Lemaitre, H. Lalaisse and Monnin. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
Ibrahim I (1615-1648). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1640-1648). Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, H. Lalaisse and Chaillot
Murad III - Sultan of the Ottoman empireMurad III (1546-1595), Sultan of the Ottoman empire (1574 -1595). He was the eldest son of sultan Selim II (1566-1574). Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Lafon
Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566). PortraitSuleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566. Engraving by Lemaitre and Masson. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver
Pescatore Il GradoA side profile portrait illustration of an old bearded fisherman wearing a sailor's cap and smoking a pipe. Date: circa 1921
Portrait Of An Old ManA portrait painting of an older, bearded man, holding up his finger as if in a state of lecturing or disappointment, he holds a vegetable in his other hand. Date: circa 1600s
Lever Brothers Lifebuoy Soap AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Lifebuoy Soap, the image portrays the old bearded sailor mascot
Servant PosterA colourful poster design portraying a young servant figure, offering a tray to his bearded master, who is seated, wearing a patterned robe. Date: circa 1917
Charles Laughton and Elsa LanchesterHusband and wife, actors Charles Laughton (1899-1962) and Elsa Lanchester (1902-1986). At the time they were respectively playing Henry VIII
Pere Tanguy. Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). Dutch post-impressionist painter. Pere Tanguy. Portrait. Oil on canvas (92 x 75 cm), 1887 Rodin Museum. Paris. France. Date: 2008
Ottoman Empire. Turkey - Grand Vizier, Kaim-MekamTurkey. Administration of the Ottoman Empire. From left to right: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian, member of the Divan. Historia de Turquia, 1840
Saint James the Pilgrim. Circle of Pedro Berruguete. Early 16th century. Oil on board. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019
Saint James the Pilgrim. Statue, 16th -17th centuries. Southern Germany. Polychromed wood. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019
Apostles Andrew and Peter attributed to Master of VentosillaApostles Andrew and Peter. Attributed to Master of Ventosilla. Early 16th century. Oil on board. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna province, Galicia, Spain
Luis de Requesens y Zuniga (1528-1576). Spanish military, poltician and diplomat. Governor of the Duchy of Milan (1572-1573) and the Netherlands (1573-1576). Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta
Fernando Nunez de Guzman (ca. 1480-1553). Spanish rhetorical, called Nunius Pincianus or Pinciano, and Greek Coomander. Professor of Greek at the University of Alcala. Portrait, detail
Fadrique Enriquez de Velasco (1465-1538). Lord of Medina de Rioseco, 4th Admiral of Castile. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Letre. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana
Pedro Menendez de Aviles y Alonso de la Campa (1519-1574). Spanish marine. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana
Juan de Herrera (1530-1597). Portrait by UrrabietaJuan de Herrera (1530-1597). Spanish architect, mathematician and geometrician. Portrait. Detail. Illustration by Urrabieta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana
Alfonso V of Leon (994-1028), called the Noble. King of Leon from 999 to 1028. Portrait. Detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana
Fray Luis de Leon (1527-1591). Spanish poetFray Luis de Leon (Belmonte, 1527-Madrigal de las Altas Torres, 1591). Spanish poet. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana
Fernan Gonzalez (910-970). Count of Castile. Portrait. Detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias
Hernando de Villafane. Spanish commander and alderman in the Leon City Council, 17th century. Knight of the Order of Santiago. Portrait. Illustration by Letre. Detail. Lithography
Juan de Fermoselle (1468-1529), called Juan del Encina. Spanish poet, playwiright and composer. Illustration by Llanta. Detail. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana
Fernando Ferrant y Llausas(1810-1852), ca. 1845Fernando Ferrant y Llausas(1810-1852). Spanish painter. Portrait by Luis Ferrant y Llausas (1806-1868), ca.1845. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019
Enrique Fernandez Arbos (1863-1939), 1934, by MezquitaEnrique Fernandez Arbos (1863-1939). Spanish composer and violinist. Portrait by Jose Maria Lopez Mezquita (1883-1954), 1934. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019