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Important Collection (page 7)

Background imageImportant Collection: Lord Edward Fitzgerald

Lord Edward Fitzgerald 1763-1798 (c.1798). Hamilton, Hugh Douglas 1739-1808. Hamilton was one of the most important Irish portrait painters of the second half of the 18th century

Background imageImportant Collection: James Moore ODonnell

James Moore ODonnell
James Moore O Donnell 1770-1806 (c.1795-96). Hamilton, Hugh Douglas 1739-1808. Hamilton was one of the most important Irish portrait painters of the second half of the eighteenth century

Background imageImportant Collection: Boy with pet dog

Boy with pet dog
Boy with Dog. Ceruti, Giacomo 1698-1767. Born in Milan, Ceruti trained there and absorbed the north Italian interest in still-life painting associated with the work of Caravaggio

Background imageImportant Collection: Gene Gauntier - US Screenwriter, Director and Actress

Gene Gauntier - US Screenwriter, Director and Actress
Gene Gauntier (1885-1961) - US Screenwriter, Director and Actress. Star of the Kalem Studio Date: circa 1910

Background imageImportant Collection: Umayyad Mosque - Great Mosque of Damascus - Cupola

Umayyad Mosque - Great Mosque of Damascus - Cupola
Damascus, Syria - Umayyad Great Mosque - The West Gate and Courtyard with the Cupola of the Treasure. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageImportant Collection: Baalbek, Lebanon - General view of the Acropolis

Baalbek, Lebanon - General view of the Acropolis Date: circa 1907

Background imageImportant Collection: Statue of Li Hongzhang, Shanghai, China

Statue of Li Hongzhang, Shanghai, China
Li Hongzhang (Li Hung Chang) (18231901) - a politician, general and diplomat of the late Qing Empire who quelled several major rebellions and served in important positions of the Imperial Court

Background imageImportant Collection: Zhonglou or Bell Tower of Beijing, China

Zhonglou or Bell Tower of Beijing, China. Along with the nearby Drum Tower, the Bell Tower played an important role in the official timekeeping in China in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties

Background imageImportant Collection: Luther Burbank - American botanist and horticulturist

Luther Burbank - American botanist and horticulturist
Luther Burbank (1849-1926) - American botanist, horticulturist and a pioneer in agricultural science. He developed more than 800 strains and varieties of plants over his 55-year career

Background imageImportant Collection: Damascus, Syria: Umayyad Great Mosque, West Gate, Courtyard

Damascus, Syria: Umayyad Great Mosque, West Gate, Courtyard
Damascus, Syria - Umayyad Great Mosque - The West Gate and Courtyard with the Cupola of the Treasure. Date: 1920s

Background imageImportant Collection: Minister questions Scotsmans non-attendance at Church

Minister questions Scotsmans non-attendance at Church Minister - " Hoo is t, Sandy, I never see you at the Kirk, the noo

Background imageImportant Collection: Ironmonger miffed at rain stalling watering can sales

Ironmonger miffed at rain stalling watering can sales
Farmer - " This Rain ll do a power o good." Ironmonger - " Aye, but it ll spoil t sale o waterin cans." !!! Date: 1892

Background imageImportant Collection: Sri Lankan Hearse - on way to a cremation

Sri Lankan Hearse - on way to a cremation. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageImportant Collection: GUAS, Juan (1430-1496). Spanish architect and

GUAS, Juan (1430-1496). Spanish architect and sculptor, son of Pedro Guas. He was one of the most important figures of the Isabelin Flamboyant Gothic. 19th centurys replica of a Gothic painting

Background imageImportant Collection: FERNANDEZ, Gregorio (1576-1636). Spanish sculptor

FERNANDEZ, Gregorio (1576-1636). Spanish sculptor, one of the most important artists of the Spanish Baroque. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Pontevedra. Pontevedra Museum

Background imageImportant Collection: SANCHEZ COELLO, Alonso (1531-1588). Painter

SANCHEZ COELLO, Alonso (1531-1588). Painter. Court painter of Philip II. He was an important Renaissance portrait painter. Unknown artist. Oil on canvas

Background imageImportant Collection: Illustration from Robin Goodfellow: His Mad

Illustration from Robin Goodfellow: His Mad
" Illustration from " Robin Goodfellow: His Mad Pranks and Merry Jests", 1628. English school. Robin Goodfellow symbolises Puck, an important character in the Anglosaxon tradition

Background imageImportant Collection: The most important thing in the universe

The most important thing in the universe. Illustration shows two Martians, one holding a telescope and yawning, expressing relief now that the election for governor of New York has been decided

Background imageImportant Collection: An important factor

An important factor

Background imageImportant Collection: Captain Hughes, lately employed on special service in Circas

Captain Hughes, lately employed on special service in Circassia (he brought the important intelligence to the Allies at Kertch of the fall of Anapa)

Background imageImportant Collection: Romania - Rich folk of Rucar

Romania - Rich folk of Rucar
A portrait of the Rich Class at the Port of Rucar on the Olt River, Arges County, Romania Date: 1913

Background imageImportant Collection: Singer Le Mans

Singer Le Mans
Singer 1.5 litre Le Mans two- seater has indeed performed well on the Le Mans circuit, where sturdy build is as important as high performance. Date: 1936

Background imageImportant Collection: Paris Grand Palais

Paris Grand Palais
An important exhibition hall, with a permanent collection. Date: circa 1904

Background imageImportant Collection: Vietnamese Mandarin from Lang-son province

Vietnamese Mandarin from Lang-son province Date: circa 1903

Background imageImportant Collection: John Brown, Medical

John Brown, Medical
JOHN BROWN Medical, founder of the Brunonian medical system, an important innovator. with his autograph Date: 1735 - 1788

Background imageImportant Collection: Paris Petit Palais

Paris Petit Palais
Here at the Petit Palais are held Paris most important art exhibitions. Date: circa 1904

Background imageImportant Collection: Industry Rewarded

Industry Rewarded
The reign of Louis XVI sees important advances in agriculture : a farmer from Tonnerre receives a medal from le marechal de Vaux for his achievements. Date: 1789

Background imageImportant Collection: Dorchester High Street

Dorchester High Street
A glimpse of the High Street, Dorchester, Dorset, England, an important town in Roman Britain and a busy town today. Date: 1950s

Background imageImportant Collection: Rene Leriche Photo

Rene Leriche Photo
RENE LERICHE French surgeon, credited with many important innovations. Photo 1939. Date: 1879 - 1944

Background imageImportant Collection: John Brown (Kay)

John Brown (Kay)
JOHN BROWN Medical, founder of the Brunonian medical system, an important innovator. Seated at his desk. Date: 1735 - 1788

Background imageImportant Collection: Waltham Abbey Gateway

Waltham Abbey Gateway
The Gateway, Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, the sole remains of the important main entrance to the Abbey and the Abbots house. Date: 11th century

Background imageImportant Collection: Thomas Edward Bowdich

Thomas Edward Bowdich
THOMAS EDWARD BOWDICH English traveller in Africa, making important discoveries in West Africa, writing about them in books and articles. Date: 1791 - 1874

Background imageImportant Collection: Cora Urquhart-Brown. Actress

Cora Urquhart-Brown. Actress. In 1898 she joined the company Herbert Beerbohm Tree andplayed a number important roles, esp. Shakespeares Juliet and Cleopatra

Background imageImportant Collection: The Maharaja of Jaipur

The Maharaja of Jaipur, India Date: circa 1910

Background imageImportant Collection: Sarah Stickney Ellis - 1

Sarah Stickney Ellis - 1
SARAH STICKNEY ELLIS Writer of books such as The women of England designed to improve the position of women in society. An important figure in feminist history. Date: 1812 - 1872

Background imageImportant Collection: British / Singapore / 1824

British / Singapore / 1824
The British enter Singapore to take control after it was sold to them by the Sultan of Johor. It soon became the most important port in Malaysia for British trade. Date: 1824

Background imageImportant Collection: Making Shaving Brushes

Making Shaving Brushes
Two women washing and sterilising bristles, an important part of the dressing and preparation of badger hair for the manufacture of shaving brushes. Date: 1 March 1933

Background imageImportant Collection: Iraq / Archaeology / Nippur

Iraq / Archaeology / Nippur
A general, and two detailed views of exacavations at Nippur, an important Sumerian religious centre. Professor Hilprecht dug here in the late 19th century. Date: 1897

Background imageImportant Collection: Latham Monoplane

Latham Monoplane
Though he failed to fly the Channel, Hubert Latham scored many important successes : he is depicted here at Mourmelon- le-Grand in his Antoinette Date: June 1909

Background imageImportant Collection: Caid Bouhafs, Biskra, Algeria

Caid Bouhafs, Biskra, Algeria
The Caid Bouhafs - Important local Algerian Chief from Biskra

Background imageImportant Collection: Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily

Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily
The exterior of the Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily - one of the greatest extant examples of Norman architecture in the world

Background imageImportant Collection: Belgium - Senior Belgian Railway Official & daughter

Belgium - Senior Belgian Railway Official & daughter standing in front of his house which boast the most elegant and exotic net curtains one is likely to witness in ones lifetime

Background imageImportant Collection: Pakistani / Indian Elder

Pakistani / Indian Elder
An Elder from a province in modern day Pakistan, at this point however it was still a province in North-west India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Background imageImportant Collection: Bows are important details, G. Sacy

Bows are important details, G. Sacy
Colour fashion illustration showing glamorous dresses adorned with bows

Background imageImportant Collection: Mohammed Ben Bouaziz Ben Gana - at a reception

Mohammed Ben Bouaziz Ben Gana - at a reception
Reception for the French Minister for Public works at the house of Bach Agha Ben Ganab. One of the guests is Mohammed Ben Bouaziz Ben Gana - one of the most important Algerian Arab Sheikhs - much

Background imageImportant Collection: Bosnia & Herzegovina - Traditional Dress (1 of 3)

Bosnia & Herzegovina - Traditional Dress (1 of 3) - A notable Herzegovinan Gentleman with a remarkably long pipe, seated on a finely turned wooden chair

Background imageImportant Collection: Camballo, Winner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes

Camballo, Winner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes
Side view of animal standing, portrait of horse, winner of important race

Background imageImportant Collection: Segovia Aqueduct

Segovia Aqueduct
Segovias impressive aqueduct was built by the Romans at the end of the first century, when they were using the town as an important military base



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