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Background imagePoetic Collection: Tagore

Tagore, Rabindranath (1861-1941)

Background imagePoetic Collection: Pansies, Pensees, or Hearts Ease, Thoughts

Pansies, Pensees, or Hearts Ease, Thoughts
Pansies, Pensees, or Hearts Ease, Viola tricolor, Thoughts: You occupy my thoughts or Pensez a Moi

Background imagePoetic Collection: Alisons house by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance Alisons h

Alisons house by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance Alisons h
Alisons house by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Alisons House at the Mayan Theatre, showing quill pen in ink well. Date 1938

Background imagePoetic Collection: Miss Columbia - Personification of the USA

Miss Columbia - Personification of the USA
Columbia - a historical and poetic name used for the United States of America and is also the name of its female personification (Miss Columbia)

Background imagePoetic Collection: Gowns That Express Poetic Ideas

Gowns That Express Poetic Ideas
Purple and blue wigs to complete the colour-schemes of dresses: gowns that express poetic ideas

Background imagePoetic Collection: Lilies of the Valley, Purity and return of

Lilies of the Valley, Purity and return of
Lilies of the Valley, Convallaria majalis, Purity and return of happiness; The purple Emperor Butterfly, Apatura iris, Immortality of the soul

Background imagePoetic Collection: The red-flowered tree Rhododendron, Danger

The red-flowered tree Rhododendron, Danger

Background imagePoetic Collection: The Poet and the Rose

The Poet and the Rose. A poet in laurel wreath and Roman robes plucks a rose for poetic inspiration. The garden has a fountain, statuary, vase and flower beds

Background imagePoetic Collection: Comic postcard, Couple out walking at night Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple out walking at night Date: 20th century

Background imagePoetic Collection: Decima to King Charles II's death by de Arenes

Decima to King Charles II's death by de Arenes
History of Spain. Decima to King Charles II's death by Francisco de Asprer y de Arenes. Tears of Love, shed by the eminent City of Barcelona

Background imagePoetic Collection: Death of Charles II of Spain (1661-1700)

Death of Charles II of Spain (1661-1700). Tears of Love, shed by the eminent City of Barcelona

Background imagePoetic Collection: October calendar page, woman in classical costume

October calendar page, woman in classical costume
October calendar page, photograph of woman in classical costume by a rose arch. Captioned, The Fair Months of the Year: October'

Background imagePoetic Collection: September calendar page, woman in classical costume

September calendar page, woman in classical costume
September calendar page, photograph of woman in classical costume by a pillar. With quotation from Dryden, Fair As The Face Of Nature Did Appear When Flowers First Peep D

Background imagePoetic Collection: The fair months of the year: August

The fair months of the year: August
Calendar page for August, with photograph of young woman seated by a pool, with waterlilies. Captioned The fair months of the year: August'

Background imagePoetic Collection: Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Depiction

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Depiction of a battle. Islamic art. Miniature Painting

Background imagePoetic Collection: The British Valhalla -- conversion to Christianity

The British Valhalla -- conversion to Christianity
The British Valhalla -- the conversion to Christianity of the Anglo-Saxon people (Paulinus before Edwin), a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes

Background imagePoetic Collection: The British Valhalla -- two knights reading history book

The British Valhalla -- two knights reading history book
The British Valhalla -- two knights reading a history book of Britain, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes

Background imagePoetic Collection: The British Valhalla -- Spensers Faerie Queene

The British Valhalla -- Spensers Faerie Queene, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes. Date: 1845

Background imagePoetic Collection: The Year of the Poets -- Father Time falling through the sky

The Year of the Poets -- Father Time falling through the sky (time passes). Date: 1845

Background imagePoetic Collection: The snow flake-leaved Narcissus, Egotism and self-love

The snow flake-leaved Narcissus, Egotism and self-love

Background imagePoetic Collection: Smiths Geranium, Preference; sweet purple

Smiths Geranium, Preference; sweet purple
Smiths Geranium, Preference; The sweet purple and white flowered Violets, Purity of sentiment, candour, modesty innocence

Background imagePoetic Collection: The Helen Geranium, Preference; The Garden

The Helen Geranium, Preference; The Garden Wallflower, Fidelity in misfortune

Background imagePoetic Collection: The sweet-scented China Rose, Infidelity

The sweet-scented China Rose, Infidelity
The sweet-scented China Rose, Rosa chinensis, Infidelity; The blue Hepatica, Hepatica nobilis, Confidence

Background imagePoetic Collection: The myrtle-leaved Camellia or Japan Rose

The myrtle-leaved Camellia or Japan Rose, Beauty is your only attraction; The Persian Cyclamen, Diffidence

Background imagePoetic Collection: The large blue Periwinkle, The pleasures of memory

The large blue Periwinkle, The pleasures of memory
The large blue Periwinkle, Vinca major, The pleasures of memory

Background imagePoetic Collection: The slender and globose Fuchsia, Fuchsia magellanica, Taste

The slender and globose Fuchsia, Fuchsia magellanica, Taste

Background imagePoetic Collection: The racemose Passionflower, Religious superstition

The racemose Passionflower, Religious superstition
The racemose Passionflower, Passiflora racemosa, Religious superstition

Background imagePoetic Collection: The white Water-Lily and yellow Nuphar, Silence

The white Water-Lily and yellow Nuphar, Silence
The white Water-Lily, Nymphaea odorata, and yellow waterlily, Nuphar lutea, Silence

Background imagePoetic Collection: The Mexican Tiger-flower, Tigridia pavonia

The Mexican Tiger-flower, Tigridia pavonia, Change; The blue major Convolvulus, Night

Background imagePoetic Collection: Pink and scarlet Moss Rose-Buds, Beauty, love, and poetry

Pink and scarlet Moss Rose-Buds, Beauty, love, and poetry

Background imagePoetic Collection: The ever-blowing Rose, Beauty always new

The ever-blowing Rose, Beauty always new

Background imagePoetic Collection: Great flowered Heath, Bright red Heath, Porcelain

Great flowered Heath, Bright red Heath, Porcelain Heath, Solitude

Background imagePoetic Collection: The beautiful Cactus, Horror

The beautiful Cactus, Horror

Background imagePoetic Collection: The noble Ladys Slipper, Resemblance

The noble Ladys Slipper, Resemblance
The noble Ladys Slipper, Cypripedium reginae, Resemblance

Background imagePoetic Collection: Calligraphic title page with vignette

Calligraphic title page with vignette
Calligraphic title page with botanical vignette

Background imagePoetic Collection: ENNIUS, Quintus (239-169 BC). Writer during the

ENNIUS, Quintus (239-169 BC). Writer during the period of the Roman Republic, and is often considered the father of Roman poetry. Biografic de los hombres del reino de Nᰯ les. Engraving

Background imagePoetic Collection: ZAMORA, Antonio de (1660-1728). Frontispiece

ZAMORA, Antonio de (1660-1728). Frontispiece
" ZAMORA, Antonio de (1660-1728). Frontispiece of his comedy " Diablos son los alcahuetes, el esp� tu foleto, y m᧩ co de Salerno" (Madrid, 1731). SPAIN. Madrid

Background imagePoetic Collection: Vicente Espinel (1550-1624). Spanish writer and musician. Po

Vicente Espinel (1550-1624). Spanish writer and musician. Po
Vicente Espinel (1550-1624). Spanish writer and musician of Spanish Golden Age. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Background imagePoetic Collection: Title page design, Hassan by James Elroy Flecker

Title page design, Hassan by James Elroy Flecker
Title page design, Hassan (The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How he Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand), a verse drama by James Elroy Flecker, with illustrations by Thomas Mackenzie

Background imagePoetic Collection: RODIN, Auguste (1840-1917). The Thinker. 1902. Based

RODIN, Auguste (1840-1917). The Thinker. 1902. Based on The Divine Comedy of Dante and entitled the portal The Gates of Hell. Contemporary Art. Sculpture on bronze. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE

Background imagePoetic Collection: Tomb of Ines de Castro. 14th c. PORTUGAL. Alcoba确

Tomb of Ines de Castro. 14th c. PORTUGAL. Alcoba确; Monastery of Santa Maria. Gothic art. Sculpture on marble

Background imagePoetic Collection: Ilya Muromets - Elijah of Murom on horseback

Ilya Muromets - Elijah of Murom on horseback
Ilya Muromets (Elijah of Murom) - a Kievan Rus epic hero. He is celebrated in numerous byliny (folk epic poems)

Background imagePoetic Collection: WW1 - To My Dear One - A Drummer pens a poem to his love

WW1 - To My Dear One - A Drummer pens a poem to his love, using his magnificent bass drum as a writing stand

Background imagePoetic Collection: Blanquerna. Novel written around 1293 by Mallorcan writer an

Blanquerna. Novel written around 1293 by Mallorcan writer and philosopher Ramon Llull. It chronicles the life of its eponymous hero. Front. Valencia, 1521

Background imagePoetic Collection: Hernando del Castillo (16th C). Spanish poet and bookseller

Hernando del Castillo (16th C). Spanish poet and bookseller. Cancionero General de Muchos y Diversos Autores. Poetic compilation. Printed on paper. Gothic letter. Valencia. Jorge Costilla, 1514. Spain

Background imagePoetic Collection: The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto. First Chant. Engr

The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto. First Chant. Engr
Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533). Italian poet. The Frenzy of Orlando. First Chant. Engraving depicting all the characters of the poem, by Girolamo Porro. Printed in Venice, 1583

Background imagePoetic Collection: The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto

The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto
Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533). Italian poet. The Frenzy of Orlando. Argument and allegory of the Third Chant. Venice, 1598

Background imagePoetic Collection: Five Chants by Ludovico Ariosto

Five Chants by Ludovico Ariosto
Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533). Italian poet. Five Chants. Title cover. Venice, 1598

Background imagePoetic Collection: Cartoon, Henry Irving and Alfred Tennyson

Cartoon, Henry Irving and Alfred Tennyson. " The Cup will be produced on Monday

Background imagePoetic Collection: Addison / Chapman

Addison / Chapman
JOSEPH ADDISON English essayist, poet and statesman: the Pegasus symbol below represents his poetic imagination Date: 1672 - 1719

Background imagePoetic Collection: Tennyson Waddy

Tennyson Waddy
Alfred lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892) the English poet and Poet Laureate whose poetic fancy has helped him make a name for himself on the swing of popularity

Background imagePoetic Collection: Music cover, Valse Poetique

Music cover, Valse Poetique sur les motifs de Suppe, by Leon du Terrail. circa 1915

Background imagePoetic Collection: New Year Greetings - Scenes of Children

New Year Greetings - Scenes of Children and poetic musings Date: circa 1890

Background imagePoetic Collection: Christmas Greetings - Scenes of Children

Christmas Greetings - Scenes of Children and poetic musings... Date: circa 1890

Background imagePoetic Collection: Illustration, Hassan by James Elroy Flecker

Illustration, Hassan by James Elroy Flecker
Illustration to Hassan (The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How he Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand), a verse drama by James Elroy Flecker, with illustrations by Thomas Mackenzie

Background imagePoetic Collection: Book cover design, Hassan by James Elroy Flecker

Book cover design, Hassan by James Elroy Flecker
Book cover design in red and gold, Hassan (The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How he Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand), a verse drama by James Elroy Flecker

Background imagePoetic Collection: My Dug-Out, by Bairnsfather

My Dug-Out, by Bairnsfather
My Dug-Out: A Lay of the Trenches A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring his popular character, Old Bill 1915

Background imagePoetic Collection: Camoes or Camoens, Luis Vaz de (1524-1580). Portuguese

Camoes or Camoens, Luis Vaz de (1524-1580). Portuguese Renaissance writer and poet. Monument dedicated to the writer. Sculpture. INDIA. Goa

Background imagePoetic Collection: LOPEZ VELARDE, Ram󮠨1888-1921). Mexican poet

LOPEZ VELARDE, Ram󮠨1888-1921). Mexican poet
LOPEZ VELARDE, Ram󮠨 1888-1921). Mexican poet

Background imagePoetic Collection: VICENTE, Gil (1465-1537). Portuguese playwright

VICENTE, Gil (1465-1537). Portuguese playwright and poet, considered the chief dramatist of Portugal. Auto da Barca do Purgat󲩯 (Act of the Ship of Purgatory), 1518. Facsimil edition

Background imagePoetic Collection: MANRIQUE, Jorge (1440-1479). Spanish poet. Sculpture

MANRIQUE, Jorge (1440-1479). Spanish poet. Sculpture. SPAIN. Paredes de Nava

Background imagePoetic Collection: RONSARD, Pierre de (1524-1585). French poet. Oil

RONSARD, Pierre de (1524-1585). French poet. Oil on canvas

Background imagePoetic Collection: ESPINEL, Vicente (1550-1624). Spanish musician

ESPINEL, Vicente (1550-1624). Spanish musician and classic poet. Engraving

Background imagePoetic Collection: BALAGUER CIRERA, Victor (1824-1901). Catalan Spanish

BALAGUER CIRERA, Victor (1824-1901). Catalan Spanish politician and author, one of the main figures of Renaixen硠 movement. Engraving

Background imagePoetic Collection: LAMARTINE, Alphonse de (1790-1869). French politician

LAMARTINE, Alphonse de (1790-1869). French politician and romantic poet. Illustration of Jocelyn. 1836. Engraving

Background imagePoetic Collection: MARMOL, Jos頨1817-1871). Argentine journalist

MARMOL, Jos頨1817-1871). Argentine journalist
MARMOL, Jos頨 1817-1871). Argentine journalist, politician, librarian, and writer of the Romantic school. Engraving

Background imagePoetic Collection: ASCASUBI, Hilario (1807-1875). Argentinian poet

ASCASUBI, Hilario (1807-1875). Argentinian poet. Oil. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Background imagePoetic Collection: ROSTAND, Edmond (1868-1918). French poet and playwright

ROSTAND, Edmond (1868-1918). French poet and playwright. Cyrano de Bergerac

Background imagePoetic Collection: BOIARDO, Matteo Maria (1434-1494). Italian Renaissance

BOIARDO, Matteo Maria (1434-1494). Italian Renaissance poet. Engraving

Background imagePoetic Collection: STORNI, Alfonsina (1892-1938). Latin-American poets

STORNI, Alfonsina (1892-1938). Latin-American poets of the modernist period. Poesic; in餩 tas y 餩 tas. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imagePoetic Collection: ANDOKIDES. Poetic contest depiction

ANDOKIDES. Poetic contest depiction
ANDOKIDES (6th C. BC). Poetic contest depiction. 6th c. BC. Red-figure ceramic. Greek art. Ceramics. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Louvre Museum. Proc: ITALY. LAZIO. VITERBO

Background imagePoetic Collection: Duds quoth the Raven

Duds quoth the Raven

Background imagePoetic Collection: The Zep That Bill Built

The Zep That Bill Built
A poetic spoof of the rhyme, The House that Jack Built, telling the tale of a zeppelin built by the Germans and its eventual sinking by the British. Date: 1915

Background imagePoetic Collection: British Army camp in the Castle Yard, Carlisle Castle

British Army camp in the Castle Yard, Carlisle Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. The card bears a really quite remarkable (vaguely patriotic) poetic quote by Hugh Falconer Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePoetic Collection: ROUSSEAU, Jean Baptiste (1670-1741). French poet

ROUSSEAU, Jean Baptiste (1670-1741). French poet. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imagePoetic Collection: VENTADORN, Bernat de (12th-13th century). Proven硬

VENTADORN, Bernat de (12th-13th century). Proven硬; song book. French manuscript 12473, page 15. Miniature Painting

Background imagePoetic Collection: Dinis, called El Liberal (1261-1325). King

Dinis, called El Liberal (1261-1325). King
" Dinis, called " El Liberal" (1261-1325). King of Portugal (1279-1325)."

Background imagePoetic Collection: RIBA, Carles (1893-1959). Spanish writer in Catalan

RIBA, Carles (1893-1959). Spanish writer in Catalan
" RIBA, Carles (1893-1959). Spanish writer in Catalan language. " Tannka" (traditional Japanese verse form) by Carles Riba, illustrated by Jaume Pla i Pallej஦ quot;

Background imagePoetic Collection: SAGARRA, Josep Maria de (1894-1961). Spanish

SAGARRA, Josep Maria de (1894-1961). Spanish

Background imagePoetic Collection: MARAGALL i GORINA, Joan (1860-1911). Spanish

MARAGALL i GORINA, Joan (1860-1911). Spanish

Background imagePoetic Collection: Corrido (Mexican folk song). 1911. Drawing to

Corrido (Mexican folk song). 1911. Drawing to
" Corrido" (Mexican folk song). 1911. Drawing to illustrate Carlos Coronados lyrics. Engraving."

Background imagePoetic Collection: HIERRO, Jos頨1922-2002). Spanish poet. Photography

HIERRO, Jos頨1922-2002). Spanish poet. Photography
HIERRO, Jos頨 1922-2002). Spanish poet. Photography taken in 1982

Background imagePoetic Collection: Letter from Federico Garc�Lorca to Jos頍ar�

Letter from Federico Garc�Lorca to Jos頍ar�
Letter from Federico Garcic Lorca to Jos頍 aric Pemᮮ

Background imagePoetic Collection: LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882). American

LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882). American poet. Engraving



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