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Inspired Collection (page 6)

Background imageInspired Collection: Illustration published in La domenica del Corriere

Illustration published in La domenica del Corriere
" Illustration published in " La domenica del Corriere" in 1952, about Henry Murgers novel " Sc讥s de la vie de Boh譥 "

Background imageInspired Collection: The Hay Cart

The Hay Cart
Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516). The Hay Cart. Central panel depicting an haywain. Work inspired

Background imageInspired Collection: Brighton Pavilion Dome

Brighton Pavilion Dome
The Dome, once the Royal Stables of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, the extravagant Indian inspired architecture built by John Nash, between 1815 and 1822, Sussex, England Date: early 19th century

Background imageInspired Collection: Joan of Arc Inspired

Joan of Arc Inspired
Jeanne d Arc, depicted as a simple peasants daughter, meditates on her vocation Date: circa 1427

Background imageInspired Collection: Isadora Duncan / Simplicis

Isadora Duncan / Simplicis
ISADORA DUNCAN Inspired by the American dancer, German ladies try to dance as she does Date: 1878 - 1927

Background imageInspired Collection: Greece, Crete - Cretan Gendarmerie

Greece, Crete - Cretan Gendarmerie
Prince George (inset portrait) served as high commissioner of Crete during its transition towards independence from Ottoman rule and union with Greece

Background imageInspired Collection: Persian-inspired party, Paris

Persian-inspired party, Paris
A Persian themed party, named The Thousand and Second Night, hosted by Mr and Mrs P. P. in their garden to entertain their Parisian guests

Background imageInspired Collection: Reverend Wilson Carlile

Reverend Wilson Carlile
Wilson Carlile, CH (1847-1942), British evangelist who founded the Church Army in 1882, and Prebendary of St Pauls Cathedral. Known as The Chief, he inspired generations of evangelists

Background imageInspired Collection: Cookham Bridge

Cookham Bridge
A new iron bridge, ungainly but useful, is erected over the Thames at Cookham, Berkshire. I doubt if local resident Stanley Spencer will be inspired to paint it

Background imageInspired Collection: Christmas in the home of a peace crank

Christmas in the home of a peace crank
A man rather disdainfully labelled as a peace crank watches in dismay as his children play aggressively with a variety of war-inspired toys during World War One

Background imageInspired Collection: Suspects Arrested

Suspects Arrested
The reign of terror in Warsaw : a large body of suspects being removed for examination. Polish patriots are inspired by the partial success of the Russian rising

Background imageInspired Collection: Tutankhamen inspired head dresses

Tutankhamen inspired head dresses
A head dress embellished with silver lace and jewels. Made by Frank Brighten, the head dress featured in a collection of Tutankhamen-inspired millinery fashions

Background imageInspired Collection: Sailor Girl with Pram

Sailor Girl with Pram
A girl in a nautically inspired costume of sailor blouse, box pleated skirt & broad brimmed straw hat prepares to take her dolly for a ride in a pram

Background imageInspired Collection: Switzerland Chillon

Switzerland Chillon
The chateau de Chillon on lake Geneva was from 1530 to 1536 the prison of Bonivard, who was chained to a pillar and inspired a poem by Byron

Background imageInspired Collection: Vaux Le Vicomte

Vaux Le Vicomte
(aka Vaux-Praslin) The magnificent chateau built by Fouquet near Melun, 60 km SE of Paris, which inspired Louis XIV, not to be outdone by his minister, to build Versailles

Background imageInspired Collection: Vendome Column Felled

Vendome Column Felled
Inspired by the artist Gustave Courbet, the Communards pull down the colonne de Vendome, perceived as a symbol of monarchical oppression

Background imageInspired Collection: Factory Strike

Factory Strike
Inspired by the strike at Le Creusot ironworks, workers at the Cail factory go on strike

Background imageInspired Collection: Aglaura into Rock

Aglaura into Rock
Aglaura, daughter of Cecrops, is inspired by Athena, who hates her, with jealousy of her sister Herse, beloved by Hermes, who consequently turns her into a rock

Background imageInspired Collection: Handels Largo

Handels Largo
An artists impression inspired by the celebrated Largo from his opera Serse

Background imageInspired Collection: James Harrington (Lely)

James Harrington (Lely)
JAMES HARRINGTON political theorist, author of The Commonwealth of Oceana which may have inspired the Pilgrim Fathers

Background imageInspired Collection: 1950S Costume / Woof

1950S Costume / Woof
Gleeful blonde model, wearing an orientally inspired ensemble of silver pencil skirt with side splits & green silk blouse with mandarin collar, pours herself a drink

Background imageInspired Collection: Oracle on her Tripod

Oracle on her Tripod
The Oracle on her tripod, inhaling the fumes which will put her into an altered state and enable her to utter her inspired predictions

Background imageInspired Collection: Leaving Off Petticoats

Leaving Off Petticoats
Little boy is breeched, exchanging his frock for a blue & white striped nautically inspired costume of sailor blouse & Danish or open bottom trousers

Background imageInspired Collection: Coronation / Moscow 1896

Coronation / Moscow 1896
The coronation of Nicolas II and Alexandra of Russia, which apparently inspired a polka!

Background imageInspired Collection: St Matthew / Evang / Latin M

St Matthew / Evang / Latin M
SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST Saint Matthew, divinely inspired, writes down the word of God

Background imageInspired Collection: Iliad / Prylis

Iliad / Prylis
Son of Hermes, Greek soothsayer who was inspired by Athena to propose the Wooden Horse as a subterfuge to get through the Trojan defences

Background imageInspired Collection: Klimt Dress Circa 1914

Klimt Dress Circa 1914
Artistic & exotic looking Klimt inspired dress with a translucent upper bodice, embroidered split tunic with train & fringed tango skirt worn with a feather headdress

Background imageInspired Collection: Peasant Style Dress 1923

Peasant Style Dress 1923
A dress inspired by European peasant costume: applique trim, full sleeves, low waistline & gathered skirt. Also a hat with a broad brim & cockade & a stocking purse

Background imageInspired Collection: FRENCHWOMAN 1795 - 2

FRENCHWOMAN 1795 - 2
The influence of Ancient Greece shows strongly in this high-waisted gown hanging in natural folds - expressing the idealism that inspired the dedicated Revolutionaries

Background imageInspired Collection: Girl with Galoshes C1880

Girl with Galoshes C1880
Girl wears a navy & white nautically inspired costume with a sailor collar, white braiding, white fur muff, cocked hat with white ostrich plume & pink bow at the neck

Background imageInspired Collection: Beatrice Portinari

Beatrice Portinari
BEATRICE PORTINARI Florentine noblewoman, wife of Simone de Bardo and admired by Dante much of whose work was inspired by her

Background imageInspired Collection: Saint John Evangelist

Saint John Evangelist
SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST inspired by an angel Date: - 100

Background imageInspired Collection: Thomas Gray / Churchyard

Thomas Gray / Churchyard
THOMAS GRAY Stoke Poges Churchyard, Bucks, which inspired Grays poem, Elegy in a Country Churchyard

Background imageInspired Collection: Meyerbeer / Robert Liebig1

Meyerbeer / Robert Liebig1
Act 1 scene 7 : Inspired by Bertram (the real Devil), Roert loses everything he possesses

Background imageInspired Collection: German Singing Contest

German Singing Contest
Landgraf Hermann von Thuringen and wife Sophia preside over a singing contest featuring such top-flight minnesingers as Wolfram von Eschenbach and Walther von der Vogelweide

Background imageInspired Collection: Churchyard by Moonlight

Churchyard by Moonlight
The moonlit churchyard of Stoke Poges, where the poet Thomas Gray was inspired to write his famous Elegy Date: circa 1860

Background imageInspired Collection: Balzac & Mme De Berny

Balzac & Mme De Berny
HONORE DE BALZAC with his greatest love, MADAME DE BERNY, whom he called La Dilecta and who inspired him throughout his life

Background imageInspired Collection: French Spirit Drawing

French Spirit Drawing
Mrs E J French, inspired by the spirits, made this drawing in 11 seconds - including 200 words of writing !

Background imageInspired Collection: Egyptian Fabrics 1924

Egyptian Fabrics 1924
Egyptian inspired fabrics by Coudurier: strapless wrap dress in a bold gold & terracotta cloth; evening coat or wrap in a pale turquoise embellished with gold designs

Background imageInspired Collection: Costume / Boys / Photo / 1890S

Costume / Boys / Photo / 1890S
Two boys in knickerbocker suits with short S-B jackets with nautically inspired turnover collar & tunics trimmed with rows of narrow braid & peaked caps

Background imageInspired Collection: Sailor Suit / Franchomme

Sailor Suit / Franchomme
A boy in a nautically inspired costume with gold braid, open bottom or Danish trousers, sailor collar, broad leather belt, black ribbed stockings & buttoned leather boots

Background imageInspired Collection: Bon Genre No. 65 Costume

Bon Genre No. 65 Costume
Men wear English style country clothes: cut-away tailcoats with roll collars & breeches. The ladies wear white muslin dresses & classically inspired hairstyles

Background imageInspired Collection: Vibrant Floral Shawl

Vibrant Floral Shawl
A bold multi-coloured shawl with a deep fringed border & an orientally inspired floral print possibly based on Chinese embroidery popular at the time

Background imageInspired Collection: Coats by Worth 1923

Coats by Worth 1923
Orientally inspired coats by Worth based on a Kimono: orange with voluminous hanging sleeves & fur trim & collar; puce wrap over coat with fur lining & embroidered panels

Background imageInspired Collection: Evening Dress / Worth 1923

Evening Dress / Worth 1923
Orientally inspired gowns by Worth in lacquer reds: wrap over with diamante bows, fur trim & matching jacket; floral embroidered panels, sash & gored skirt with train

Background imageInspired Collection: Flower Arranging 1929

Flower Arranging 1929
A young woman, in her orientally inspired boudoir arranges Physalis / Chinese Lantern in a porcelain vase. Date: 1929

Background imageInspired Collection: Druidesses of Gaul

Druidesses of Gaul
Druid priestesses on the Breton coast are consulted as prophets : Vercingetorix is just one leader who makes use of their inspired utterances

Background imageInspired Collection: Science / Galileo / Lamp

Science / Galileo / Lamp
The lamp in Pisa cathedral which inspired Galileos pendulum



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