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Allegorical and Historical Figures

A collection of engravings and drawings depicting allegorical and historical figures, showcasing intricate drapery, posture, and the influence of classical art styles.

Running woman, to the left, Anonymous, 1500 - 1600 drawing paper. ink pen standing figure - AA - female human figure
Running woman, to the left, Anonymous, 1500 - 1600 drawing paper. ink pen standing figure - AA - female human figure
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Design for the title page for poems by H. Tollens Czn., Jacques Kuyper, 1771 - 1808 drawing Design for a title page and print. paper. ink pen / brush Euterpe (one of the Muses); 'Euterpe' (Ripa)
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LA FAMA - ESTATUA EN MARMOL DE CARRARA- REMATE DEL MONUMENTO A GOYA DEL CEMENTERIO DE SAN ISIDRO. Author: RICARDO BELLVER Y RAMON. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Roemische Toga, volle Form mit Sinus und Umbo, Geschichte der Mode, Kostümgeschichte, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem ...
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A copper engraving and etching by Jeremias Falck from 1649 depicting the allegorical figure of Bounty, representing generosity and abundance, with symbolic elements.
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Peace Pace (title on object) Sculptures by Antonio Canova (series title), Sculpture of an angel (Peace) with a staff and a laurel branch by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova., Piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture, symbols, allegories of peace, 'Pax', 'Pace' (Ripa), Pietro Fontana (mentioned on object), 1772 - 1837, paper, engraving, h 453 mm × w 328 mm
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Standing man in Mantel, seen from before, Johan Hendrik Koelman, 1830 - 1887 drawing paper. pencil. chalk
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Demosthenes, born 384 BC, died 322 BC, one of the most important Greek orators, rhetorician. After the Peace of Philocrates in 346 BC, he rose to become the leading statesman of Athens. Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th-century original.
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A Lady Playing the Harp, after a painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (2 January 1783) (22 July 1853), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
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Allegory on freedom with a personification of freedom and one of prosperity.
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Karl V, King of France.
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Standing man, seen on the back, Anonymous, 1700 - 1800 drawing paper.
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Lay, Francois .
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Chinoiserie with a woman playing a musical instrument, from Suite de Figures Chinoises. .Tiré du Cabinet de Mr. d'Azaincourt (Series of Chinoiserie Figures. .From the Chambers of Mr. d'Azaincourt) 1755-76 Jean Pierre Louis Laurent Hoüel French. Chinoiserie with a woman playing a musical instrument, from Suite de Figures Chinoises. .Tiré du Cabinet de Mr. d'Azaincourt (Series of Chinoiserie Figures. .From the Chambers of Mr. d'Azaincourt) 412601
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Portret van Firmin Als Faustus Sylla in Tragedy Sylla, Alexandre Marie Colin, 1824 print Paris paper portrait of actor, actress. stage costume
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Print made by Charles Bretherton, ca. 1760-1783, British, Lady Pointing with a Stick, 1782. Etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper.
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The Roman goddess Pallas, Palade, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy, digital reproduction of an 18th century original, original date not known, Europe
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Roman goddess of luck
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Lazio Viterbo Bagnaia Villa Lante161. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.
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Aquatint by Heinrich Friedrich Füger from 1770-1900 depicting the hurry of life with figures in motion, gestures, and urban or rural scenes.
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King Charles VI of France (1369-1422) on his throne, France. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874
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Esmeralda dancing. Date: First published: 1831
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Talma, Francois Joseph .
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Reading man; Paintings in the Sixtin chapel. Jongoman sitting with a vast bone, a book on a standard for him. Figure from Michelangelo's ceiling painting. Numbered at the bottom right: 35.
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Justice (Justice), Jacob Matham, Franco Estius, 1593
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Allegorical figure with the book; Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); 1880-1900 (1880-00-00-1900-00-00);
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Annam, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Girls of the World" series (N185), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Annam, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Antwerp, Galle, C., Rubens, Peter Paul, Clouwet, Petrus, SS Apostolorum Icons, Saint Bartholomew, verso bottom center - stamped, The print shows Saint Bartholomew. In his left hand the knife with which he was skinned. The series consists of prints based on paintings by Peter Paul Rubens., print, prints, height 250 mm, width 133 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1629-04-09 - 1670-04-29, print maker, printmaker, 1639 - 1670, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1577-06-28 - 1640-05-30, after, after painting by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher
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Marc Aurelius, trägt eine spätere Togaform, Geschichte der Mode, Kostümgeschichte, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19....
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Kleidung der Germanen in römischer und noch älterer Zeit, ca. 10 v. Chr. die Germanin oder sogenannte Thusnelda in der antiken römisch-griechischen Tr...
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Angel Seated by Tomb 1835-1882 England. Black chalk and brush and gray wash, over graphite, on cream wove paper . Elizabeth Murray
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Urania. Stipple engraving by P. Bettelini after G.B. Cipriani.
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Elisa Rachel as Phedre by Gerome, Jean-Leon (1824-1904)/ Patrimoine comte Charles-Andre Colonna Walewski/ France/ Oil on canvas/ Classicism/ 24,5x16/ Opera, Ballet, Theatre,Portrait
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Justice; IUSTICIA. An image of woman justitia with a sword and scales. Left under an arm with a branch.
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Freedom (1793-1794) (TF)
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Mvsa Onesae opvs, Pierres antiques gravées, sur lesquelles les graveurs ont mis leurs noms, Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733, Stosch, Philipp, 1691-1757, Engraving, 1724
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Allegory on Music Woman on bed with harp The Harpist Musica. 1544. Pencz, Georg, 1500-1550. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection
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Italy, Tognolli, Giovanni, Canova, Antonio, Veneto, Balestra, Sculptures by Antonio Canova, Polinnia, verso - stamped, Sculpture of a woman (Polinnia) seated on a chair by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova., print, prints, height 454 mm, width 326 mm, 1774 - 1842, print maker, printmaker, 1784 - 1842, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Italian, 1757-11-01 - 1822-10-13, after a design by, after a sculpture by, 1786-06-16 - 1862-05-31, intermediate draftsman
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Libertée (Ti)
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Print made by Adamo 'Ghisi' Scultori, ca.1530-1585, Solomon, Ancestor of Christ, 1550 to 1585. Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper.
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Bliżej Kultury Unknown, Eljasz Radzikowski, Walery (1841 1905)
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''A Summer Dream'; after Herbert Gandy', 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890.
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A 16th-century brown brush study on primed brown paper depicting a seated Madonna, with white highlights, showing figure, posture, and composition.
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Mina Lowry, Figurine, c 1940 Figurine
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Philippe-Auguste, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844.
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Italy, Canova, Antonio, Tognolli, Giovanni, Balestra, Sculptures by Antonio Canova, Mansuetudine, verso - stamped, Sculpture of a seated female figure (Mansuetudine) with folded hands by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova., print, prints, height 455 mm, width 330 mm, 1774 - 1842, print maker, printmaker, 1784 - 1842, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Italian, 1786-06-16 - 1862-05-31, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, 1757-11-01 - 1822-10-13, after a sculpture by
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Emperor Nero playing a harp and woman in Greek cloak, Peplos. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages" (1796).
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Encouragement and rewards Industry to useful arts (TF)
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Greco-Roman portrait sculpture. Knight, Charles, 1791-1873. Prints, Illustrations. 1858. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Art, Industrial arts, Sculpture, Greco-Roman, Portrait sculpture, Classical
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Engraving depicting a statue of Hipparchus based on a medal struck at his birthplace, Nicaea (modern day Turkey). Hipparchus of Nicaea (190 BC-120 BC) a Greek astronomer, geographer, and mathematician. Dated 19th century
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Jezebel, queen of Israel of Phoenician origin who reestablished the cult of the Semitic gods Baal, Asherah. Old 19th century engraved colored illustration from Mugeres de la Biblia by Joaquin Roca y Cornet 1862
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Justice, Anonymous
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Maria in gebed, Bernard Picart (workshop of), after Guido Reni, 1683 - 1733 print paper etching / engraving the Virgin Mary