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Depicted Collection (page 3)

Background imageDepicted Collection: Savoy Palace (C16)

Savoy Palace (C16)
The Royal Palace of the Savoy at the time of Henry VIII; although a royal barge is depicted here, the building was then used as a hospital for the poor

Background imageDepicted Collection: G Clemenceau / Barrere 06

G Clemenceau / Barrere 06
GEORGES CLEMENCEAU French statesman depicted as a butcher " in the exercise of his ministry"

Background imageDepicted Collection: Jos Chamberlain Photo

Jos Chamberlain Photo
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Statesman, depicted with his trademark monocle

Background imageDepicted Collection: New Mexico in Locks

New Mexico in Locks
The U.S.S. warship New Mexico in Gatun Locks : both the canal and the ships using it are very vulnerable to attack at this point

Background imageDepicted Collection: English Cluniac Monk

English Cluniac Monk
A CLUNIAC MONK of Melton Mowbray, England, depicted without his cowl

Background imageDepicted Collection: Mer-People and God

Mer-People and God
Merman and mermaid feature in the device of London printer John Rastell = a rare, maybe unique, instance of mer-people depicted as part of Gods creation

Background imageDepicted Collection: 4th Duke of Richmond

4th Duke of Richmond
Charles Lennox, 4th duke of RICHMOND and Lennox Depicted as a soldier at the outbreak of hostilities with France

Background imageDepicted Collection: Robert Blair

Robert Blair
ROBERT BLAIR Edinburgh advocate, depicted making a point in court

Background imageDepicted Collection: Elizabeth I / Dibdin

Elizabeth I / Dibdin
QUEEN ELIZABETH I depicted in a capital C in John Dee, General and Rare Memorials pertayning to the perfect Arte of Navigation

Background imageDepicted Collection: Darwin / Sister / Children

Darwin / Sister / Children
CHARLES DARWIN Naturalist, depicted as a young boy with his sister Catherine

Background imageDepicted Collection: George IV as Coriolanus

George IV as Coriolanus
Coriolanus addressing the Plebeians George IV depicted as Coriolanus, addressing radicals, as the plebeians

Background imageDepicted Collection: St Matthias Martyr

St Matthias Martyr
Saint MATTHIAS, apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot, is depicted in the background being stoned but they finish him off with that axe he is carrying

Background imageDepicted Collection: Richard Baxter (Trial)

Richard Baxter (Trial)
RICHARD BAXTER English puritan clergyman and writer, depicted at his trial before the infamous Judge Jeffreys

Background imageDepicted Collection: Theophrastus Deathbed

Theophrastus Deathbed
THEOPHRASTUS Greek philosopher and naturalist, depicted on his deathbed uttering his last words

Background imageDepicted Collection: Charles Byrne, Giant

Charles Byrne, Giant
Charles Byrne (1761-1783) known as the Irish Giant, who was 8 feet 4 inches tall, depicted with various Edinburgh notables

Background imageDepicted Collection: George Iii / End of Reign

George Iii / End of Reign
GEORGE III OF ENGLAND Depicted at the end of his reign

Background imageDepicted Collection: Midland Scotch Express

Midland Scotch Express
The Midland Railways Scotch Express, One of Britains most famous trains, is depicted passing through the Yorkshire Dales on its way from Glasgow to London

Background imageDepicted Collection: FAIREY FLYCATCHER

FAIREY FLYCATCHER
This is the main fighter used by the British Fleet Air Arm during the 1920s : depicted is the seaplane version, in which floats replace the undercarriage

Background imageDepicted Collection: BRITISH BABY AIRSHIP 2

BRITISH BABY AIRSHIP 2
The British Armys Baby intended for observation and reconnaissance, depicted flying low over London

Background imageDepicted Collection: Thomas a Becket, Martyr

Thomas a Becket, Martyr
THOMAS A BECKET controversial archbishop of Canterbury depicted as Saint Thomas of Canterbury

Background imageDepicted Collection: Mania / Hudson Blamed

Mania / Hudson Blamed
Railway financier George Hudson, formerly known as the Railway King, is depicted as The Railway Clown and blamed by those who invested in his stocks

Background imageDepicted Collection: Athanasius with Book

Athanasius with Book
ST ATHANASIUS Patriarch of Alexandria, depicted in the act of writing his Creed, though in fact he didn t write it though it reflected his views

Background imageDepicted Collection: Horsemen 3 - Thessalonia

Horsemen 3 - Thessalonia
THESSALONIANS : renowned for their horse-breeding and their equestrian skills, these people of eastern Greece are depicted here defending their country against the Romans

Background imageDepicted Collection: Virgil & Aeneid

Virgil & Aeneid
VIRGIL Roman writer, depicted reading his Aeneid to his patron, Maecenas

Background imageDepicted Collection: More (Holbein)

More (Holbein)
SIR THOMAS MORE English writer and statesman, depicted holding a letter

Background imageDepicted Collection: Leeuwenhoek & Microbe

Leeuwenhoek & Microbe
ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK Dutch naturalist, depicted discovering the microbe

Background imageDepicted Collection: John Earl of Clare

John Earl of Clare
JOHN FITZGIBBON, first earl of CLARE Irish statesman, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, depicted in his official robes

Background imageDepicted Collection: Victoria Cross / Cig Card

Victoria Cross / Cig Card
The Victoria Cross depicted on a cigarette card

Background imageDepicted Collection: Sign of the Mischief

Sign of the Mischief
The Mischief Inn used to be situated on the south side of Oxford Street, London. Its sign depicted a man and his drunk shrewish wife, two apes, a pig and suspicious looking gin shops and pawnbrokers

Background imageDepicted Collection: Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, comic singer and dancer

Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, comic singer and dancer
Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, toe dancer and wooden shoe dancer. A comic singer with a reputation for sauciness. Here depicted in a toe dancing pose wearing ballet shoes

Background imageDepicted Collection: Cartoon, At the camp of Maurice de Saxe (1745)

Cartoon, At the camp of Maurice de Saxe (1745). Elegant ladies of the theatre step out of a carriage and are kissed on the hand by the French general and Marshal of France

Background imageDepicted Collection: Alican Land, Prime Minister

Alican Land, Prime Minister
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image shows the Queen of Alican Land, seated with the Prime Minister, depicted as an owl

Background imageDepicted Collection: WW2, Your Picture

WW2, Your Picture
An illustration of a smiling little girl wearing daisies in her hair, depicted as a daughter of a WW2 serviceman on guard at nights. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicted Collection: Dantis Amor

Dantis Amor
This drawing depicts the central figure, Love, holding a sun dial, standing against a decorative background, divided in two, the upper left portrays the head of Christ depicted as the sun

Background imageDepicted Collection: White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, three illustrations

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, three illustrations
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic brochure, printed by Liverpool Printing and Stationery Co Ltd, published May 1911, likely to coincide with Titanic's launch

Background imageDepicted Collection: Minerve Sans Casque

Minerve Sans Casque
A marble sculpture of a head, belonging to Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, who is usually depicted wearing a helmet, but not in this example. Date: circa 1896

Background imageDepicted Collection: Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's

Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's. In the background is a scene from Ranelagh Gardens in the 18th century. Date: 1954

Background imageDepicted Collection: Boy soldiers in uniform hold hands in support of Germany

Boy soldiers in uniform hold hands in support of Germany
Children were frequently used in propaganda images by all sides. Depicted here are L to R, Germany, Bulgaria, Turkey and Austria. WW1 Date: 1916

Background imageDepicted Collection: Cartoon, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty

Cartoon, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty
Political cartoon, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty - Look what I have done! - with ships and aircraft in the background, by Louis Wain Date: 1914

Background imageDepicted Collection: Okuyi Mask (mask of ancestors). Punu Art (Bapunu)

Okuyi Mask (mask of ancestors). Punu Art (Bapunu) from Gabon. They embody the spirits of the deceased, in the mourning ceremonies

Background imageDepicted Collection: Harry Price's secretary, who assisted him in many of his investigations

Harry Price's secretary, who assisted him in many of his investigations : here she is depicted with apparatus employed by fraudulent mediums. Date: early 20th century

Background imageDepicted Collection: LIFE OF BUDDHA

LIFE OF BUDDHA
BUDDHA - his birth, his preaching mission and his death depicted in three ancient native representations. Date: 563? BCE - 483 BCE

Background imageDepicted Collection: JOHANN ZIZKA - 3

JOHANN ZIZKA - 3
JOHANN ZIZKA depicted with the flail which was his favourite weapon : beside him is a drum made from his skin, presumably after his death. Date: 1360 - 1424

Background imageDepicted Collection: PLEASANCE SMITH

PLEASANCE SMITH (nee Reeve) wife of sir James E Smith, botanist, depicted when she was aged 24, with another 80 years before her (she will be 104 when she dies !) Date: 1773 - 1877

Background imageDepicted Collection: FERDINAND DE LESSEPS OLD

FERDINAND DE LESSEPS OLD
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French engineer, depicted in the year of his death. Date: 1805 - 1894

Background imageDepicted Collection: HENRYK WIENIAWSKI (1835 - 1880), Polish musician depicted in the throes of performing variations

HENRYK WIENIAWSKI (1835 - 1880), Polish musician depicted in the throes of performing variations on the Carnival of Venice Date: 1858

Background imageDepicted Collection: Captained by William Bain, the early steamship is depicted passing the Bass Rock on her way to

Captained by William Bain, the early steamship is depicted passing the Bass Rock on her way to Edinburgh Date: 1834

Background imageDepicted Collection: SAINT FABIANUS - POPE

SAINT FABIANUS - POPE
SAINT FABIANUS Martyred pope, depicted with saint Sebastian who holds bow and arrows, symbolising the manner of his death Date: - 250



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