EditorialMrs Frances Johnson (1725-1812). The 'Begum' Johnson. A half-length portrait. Known as ‘Begum Johnson’ she queened it over Calcutta society and was renowned for her ‘dignified and generous hospitality’. Her obituary noted that ‘she abounded i...
EditorialHenri IV, King of France (1533-1610), and his friend, the Duc de Sully, depicting a famous anecdote in which Sully, a rough, outspoken man, asks the King's pardon after a quarrel. Round gilded pewter plaque-15 cm across.
EditorialMrs Frances Johnson (1725-1812). The 'Begum' Johnson. A half-length portrait. Known as ‘Begum Johnson’ she queened it over Calcutta society and was renowned for her ‘dignified and generous hospitality’. Her obituary noted that ‘she abounded i...
EditorialLouisa Venoni sitting under a tree; behind her, partially hidden, stands Sir Edward. The interesting story of Louisa Venoni ... To which are added, The history of Sophia M- , by Mackenzie. A signal instance of English fortitude. Anecdote of Sir Matthew...
EditorialDesigns for Ceiling Decorations with Figural Sketch and Anecdote, Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 17461809, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper, Various rough designs for ceiling decoration, including lattice, vegetal, and rosett...
EditorialThe Battle of Trafalgar. Historic, military, and naval anecdotes of ... par. Orme, London, 1819. Anecdote at the Battle of Trafalgar'. British sailors rescue a French woman, Jeanne Caunant, a survivor from the French warship 'Achille'. Image taken fro...
Editorial[Chatham Square, New York], 1853?55, Daguerreotype, Image: 8.9 x 12.2 cm (3 1/2 x 4 13/16 in.), irregular, Photographs, Unknown (American), This chaotic street scene shows Chatham Street, now Park Row, from below its intersection with Pearl Street, nor...
Editorial'The Anecdote of the Man Who Fell into the Water', Folio 44r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), dated A.H. 892/A.D. 1487, Made in present-day Afghanistan, Herat, Opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)...
EditorialItaly: October 16, 2020 : Inauguration of the exhibition on St. John Paul II, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth, by the Catholic Press Photo in the POLI art gallery in Rome.
Editorial[Chatham Square, New York], 1853?55, Daguerreotype, Image: 8.9 x 12.2 cm (3 1/2 x 4 13/16 in.), irregular, Photographs, Unknown (American), This chaotic street scene shows Chatham Street, now Park Row, from below its intersection with Pearl Street, nor...
EditorialMrs Frances Johnson (1725-1812). The 'Begum' Johnson. A half-length portrait. Known as ‘Begum Johnson’ she queened it over Calcutta society and was renowned for her ‘dignified and generous hospitality’. Her obituary noted that ‘she abounded i...
EditorialHenri IV, King of France (1533-1610), and his friend, the Duc de Sully, depicting a famous anecdote in which Sully, a rough, outspoken man, asks the King's pardon after a quarrel. Round gilded pewter plaque-15 cm across.
EditorialMrs Frances Johnson (1725-1812). The 'Begum' Johnson. A half-length portrait. Known as ‘Begum Johnson’ she queened it over Calcutta society and was renowned for her ‘dignified and generous hospitality’. Her obituary noted that ‘she abounded i...
EditorialThe Battle of Trafalgar. Historic, military, and naval anecdotes of ... par. Orme, London, 1819. Anecdote at the Battle of Trafalgar'. British sailors rescue a French woman, Jeanne Caunant, a survivor from the French warship 'Achille'. Image taken fro...
EditorialLouisa Venoni sitting under a tree; behind her, partially hidden, stands Sir Edward. The interesting story of Louisa Venoni ... To which are added, The history of Sophia M- , by Mackenzie. A signal instance of English fortitude. Anecdote of Sir Matthew...
Editorial[Chatham Square, New York], 1853?55, Daguerreotype, Image: 8.9 x 12.2 cm (3 1/2 x 4 13/16 in.), irregular, Photographs, Unknown (American), This chaotic street scene shows Chatham Street, now Park Row, from below its intersection with Pearl Street, nor...
Editorial'The Anecdote of the Man Who Fell into the Water', Folio 44r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), dated A.H. 892/A.D. 1487, Made in present-day Afghanistan, Herat, Opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)...
EditorialHenri IV, King of France (1533-1610), and his friend, the Duc de Sully, depicting a famous anecdote in which Sully, a rough, outspoken man, asks the King's pardon after a quarrel. Round gilded pewter plaque-15 cm across.