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Background imageCyrus Collection: Rudyard Kipling by Cyrus Cuneo

Rudyard Kipling by Cyrus Cuneo
Unconventional Portraits: No.XV.-A Superman amongst writers by Cyrus Cuneo. An impression of Rudyard Kipling, novelist and poet, showing him at work surrounded by characters from his books

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cylinder of Cyrus the Great with text written in akkadian cu

Cylinder of Cyrus the Great with text written in akkadian cuneiform. Clay. Describes the conquest of Babylon in 539 BC and the capture of King Nabonidus by Cyrus the Great

Background imageCyrus Collection: Field Marshal Lord Kitchener

Field Marshal Lord Kitchener
Portrait of Field Marshal Lord Kitchener. Artist: Cyrus Cuneo Date: 1912

Background imageCyrus Collection: View of the ancient city of Babylon

View of the ancient city of Babylon
View of the city of Babylon, showing the ancient city with the Tower of Babel and the Hanging Gardens. Citta di Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by B

Background imageCyrus Collection: Iran / Tomb of Cyrus

Iran / Tomb of Cyrus
The tomb is situated south of Pasargad, placed on top of a six-stage platform, surrounded by staircases. The ceiling is covered with five huge limestone roof stones. Date: 1853

Background imageCyrus Collection: IRAN. Pasagarda. Tomb of Cyrus II the Great, founder

IRAN. Pasagarda. Tomb of Cyrus II the Great, founder of Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Architecture

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cyrus at Babylon

Cyrus at Babylon
THE FALL OF BABYLON Kurash II (Cyrus), king of Persia, takes Babylon and allows the captive Jews to return home, restoring the vessels of their Temple

Background imageCyrus Collection: Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 540BC

Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 540BC
The triumphal entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 29 October 540BC. Solenne Pompa di Ciro in Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after the painting by Angelo

Background imageCyrus Collection: The Coming of the Magi

The Coming of the Magi - Illustration of the Coming of the Magi to visit Jesus Christ, Joseph and the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem. Artist: Cyrus Baldridge. Date: 1927

Background imageCyrus Collection: French army in action, Western Front, WW1

French army in action, Western Front, WW1
The French force rushed forward and took possession of the crater - Western Front battlefield scene during the First World War Date: 1916

Background imageCyrus Collection: Heroic midshipman carrying ammunition to British fighters

Heroic midshipman carrying ammunition to British fighters
Heroic midshipman carrying ammunition to hard-pressed British fighters Date: 1916

Background imageCyrus Collection: Appeal To The Great Spirit

Appeal To The Great Spirit
An equestrian statue located in front of the Museum of fine arts in Boston, it shows a Native American on horseback, spiritually facing skyward. Date: 1908

Background imageCyrus Collection: British soldiers take an enemy trench, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo

British soldiers take an enemy trench, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo
British soldiers take an enemy trench, using bayonets and bombs as they go, during an offensive on the Western Front during World War I. Date: 1916

Background imageCyrus Collection: Es Willard as Cyrus Blenkarn in The Middleman

Es Willard as Cyrus Blenkarn in The Middleman Date: 1890s

Background imageCyrus Collection: Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon

Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon
View of the Temple of Bacchus within the Heliopolis, or Temple of Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Elevazione del Tempio di Balbec

Background imageCyrus Collection: Interior of a Jewish synagogue

Interior of a Jewish synagogue. Sinagoga. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageCyrus Collection: Persian army in a desert

Persian army in a desert - Polyaenuss discussion of Dariuss expedition against Saka of the Central Asia (VII.11.12): The treachery of the Sakian Sirakes, the guide

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cyrus Field Date: 1950

Cyrus Field Date: 1950

Background imageCyrus Collection: Landing at Gallipoli, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo

Landing at Gallipoli, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo
Anzac soldiers landing on the beach at Gallipoli and coming under fire by Turkish troops. Date: 1916

Background imageCyrus Collection: Sea Battle, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo

Sea Battle, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo
The Great Sea Battle. An unspecified but fierce naval battle during the First World War, illustrated by the late Cyrus Cuneo. Date: 1916

Background imageCyrus Collection: The Tomb of Cyrus II the Great, King of Persia

The Tomb of Cyrus II the Great, King of Persia (559-529 BC). His full title was: " King of Kings of Persia, King of Aryavarta, King of Anshan, King of Media, King of Babylon

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cyrus the Great

Cyrus the Great
CYRUS II (THE GREAT) Overthrew Croesus Kingdom of Lydia. Led a successful conquest of Babylon (539) and freed Jewish captives

Background imageCyrus Collection: Anti home-rulers in action: the First Lord mobbed

Anti home-rulers in action: the First Lord mobbed
Illustration by Cyrus Cuneo, showing the hostile reception to Mr and Mrs. Churchill, on Mr. Churchills visit to Ireland to outline the Governments forthcoming Home Rule Bill. Date: 1912

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cyrus West Field

Cyrus West Field
CYRUS WEST FIELD American financier, pioneer of the transatlantic cable. Date: 1819 - 1892

Background imageCyrus Collection: Memorial Organ, New City Hall, Portland, Maine, USA

Memorial Organ, New City Hall, Portland, Maine, USA
Herman Kotzschmar Memorial Organ, New City Hall, Portland, Maine, USA, the gift of Cyrus H K Curtis, built in 1909, dedicated in 1912

Background imageCyrus Collection: The Sort of Film We ll Have for Years, by Bairnsfather

The Sort of Film We ll Have for Years, by Bairnsfather
The Sort of Film We ll Have for Years How Dick Manvers Got His Star Every familiar feature of the Film is happily caricatured by Captain Bairnsfather in his amusing page of pictures

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cyrus proclaiming the rebuilding of the temple

Cyrus proclaiming the rebuilding of the temple. Date: circa late 19th century

Background imageCyrus Collection: A thrilling charge, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo

A thrilling charge, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo
A charge of Highland soldiers with bayonets fixed during an attack, World War I. Date: 1916

Background imageCyrus Collection: Aerial attack, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo

Aerial attack, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo
An aerial engagement during World War I, showing a German plane crashing to the earth in a column of flame and smoke. Date: 1916

Background imageCyrus Collection: Repulsing a frontal attack, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo

Repulsing a frontal attack, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo
British soldiers, armed with rifles and bayonets, scrambling over the top during an enemy attack. Date: 1916

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cyrus Comte De Valence

Cyrus Comte De Valence
CYRUS comte de VALENCE French military commander with his autograph Date: 1757 - 1822

Background imageCyrus Collection: Lt Cyrus Bettis with the Curtiss Model 42 R3C-1

Lt Cyrus Bettis with the Curtiss Model 42 R3C-1 Pulitzer Racer winner of the Pulitzer Trophy at Mitchell Field, 12 October 1925. Date: 1925

Background imageCyrus Collection: Oil on board by Cyrus Cuneo of an imaginary flying boat

Oil on board by Cyrus Cuneo of an imaginary flying boat belived to have been once owned by Claude Grahame-White

Background imageCyrus Collection: The kings of Wall Street

The kings of Wall Street. Date c1882

Background imageCyrus Collection: Admiral John Jellicoe

Admiral John Jellicoe circa 1915

Background imageCyrus Collection: Field Marshal Sir John French

Field Marshal Sir John French circa 1915

Background imageCyrus Collection: General Joseph Joffre

General Joseph Joffre circa 1915

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cyrus commanding the boys to seize the rebel

Cyrus commanding the boys to seize the rebel
" Cyrus commanded the boys to seize the rebel" -- an illustration to the childrens story, Harry and Herodotus, or Tales of an Old Traveller

Background imageCyrus Collection: Robert College, Istanbul

Robert College, Istanbul
Founded in 1863 by two Americans, philanthropist Christopher Rhinelander Robert and Cyrus Hamlin, to offer an " American style" education under the Ottoman Empire

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cyrus Cuneo

Cyrus Cuneo
Cyrus Cincinnato Cuneo, special artist of the Illustrated London News, pictured at work

Background imageCyrus Collection: The Making of the Illustrated London News: How the paper is

The Making of the Illustrated London News: How the paper is
Illustration by Samuel Begg, showing an army artists at work in the offices of The Illustrated London News. At times of exceptional pressure, for instance, during a Coronation or a State Funeral

Background imageCyrus Collection: Battle of Cunaxa 401 Bc

Battle of Cunaxa 401 Bc
The defeat of Cyrus the Younger, Persian prince by his brother Artaxerxes at the Battle of Cunaxa. The battle resulted in the retreat, under Xenophon of 10, 000 Greeks

Background imageCyrus Collection: Babylon Falls / Martin

Babylon Falls / Martin
BABYLON FALLS Kurash II (Cyrus) king of Persia, takes Babylon.. Babylon is taken, her idols are confounded, her images are broken in pieces

Background imageCyrus Collection: Jews Allowed to Go Home

Jews Allowed to Go Home
When Babylon has been taken by Kurash II (Cyrus), king of Persia, he allows the Jews to return to Jerusalem, and approves plans for the citys reconstruction

Background imageCyrus Collection: Mccormick / Cyrus / Cig Card

Mccormick / Cyrus / Cig Card
CYRUS HALL MCCORMICK American inventor and industrialist, best known for his reaping machine

Background imageCyrus Collection: Mccormick / Cyrus / W Invent

Mccormick / Cyrus / W Invent
CYRUS HALL MCCORMICK American inventor and industrialist, best known for his reaping machine

Background imageCyrus Collection: Jews Return to Israel

Jews Return to Israel
Babylon is taken by Kurash II (Cyrus) king of Persia, who allows the captive Jews to return to Israel, where they will rebuild Jerusalem

Background imageCyrus Collection: Cyrus Returns the Jews

Cyrus Returns the Jews
Kurash II (Cyrus), king of Persia, takes Babylon and allows the captive Jews to return to their own land, where they will rebuild Jerusalem



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