Historical Figures in Portraits

Vintage portraits depicting leaders and influential figures from the past, characterized by solemn expressions and formal attire.

A portrait of Winston Churchill (1874-1965) before the microphone at his recent broadcast on October 1st 1939. Date: October 7th 1939

Royal Visit To Parliament: King Receives Addresses From Lords And Commons -- The Prime Minister arriving at the Louse of Commons. Returning from Edinburgh overnight, the King and Queen, accompanied by the two Princesses, visited the Houses of Parliament to receive addresses of congratulation for the victory in Europe from the Lords and the Commons. May 17, 1945.

Walter Gieseking Pianist Pianist Walter Gieseking (pictured), was injured in a bus crash near Stuttgart last night. Two people were killed and several others injured in the smash.The bus skidded on an icy road and smashed into a bridge on the way from the airport to the city.Gieseking is reported to be suffering from head injuries which will keep him in hospital for several weeks.The pianist, who was once barred from US because of alleged associations with Nazis met angry demonstrations of Australia a few years ago. December 6, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).

A portrait of Winston Churchill (1874-1965) before the microphone at his recent broadcast on October 1st 1939. Date: October 7th 1939

Churchill Back In Town: Off To Chartwell -- Sir Winston Churchill leaves 10 Downing street, London, for his Kent home at Westerham - Chartwell - This evening August 12. The Prime Minister returned to London for a short time today after spending a few days resting at chequers in Buckinghamshire. August 19, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

F. H. Bowes. April 01, 1950.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, German-American architect and educator. Mies emigrated to the U.S.in 1937, and settled in Chicago to head the architecture department of the new Illinois Institute of Technology. Mies was one of the most important 20th c. International Style architects. - (BSLOC_2015_1_24)

British Trades Union Leaders: Arthur Ernest Tiffin, O.B.E. -- Assistant Secretary, Transport and General Workers' Union. April 01, 1954. (Photo by Peter Abbey, Camera Press).

Portrait of Italian writer and journalist Antonio Baldini. 1930s.

James Lez Geraghty MLA Liquor RC. July 7, 1952.

Scotland Yard man here for king-Queen visit.Albert Canning, chief constable of Scotland Yard, Photographed on his arrival here this morning on the Queen Mary to make arrangement for the visit of king George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the United States and Canada. Like the typical Englishman, he carried an umbrella. April 20, 1939. (Photo by Wide World Photo)

Dr. Vladimir Clementis, Ex-Foreign Minister Of Czechoslovakia -- The Czech Government has arrested Dr. Clementis on a charge of espionage. April 12, 1951. (Photo by Philip Boucas, Camera Press).

One of the participants in the RTC: C.A. Eman, 1948 documentary photographs One of the participants on behalf of Curaçao at the Round Table Conference between the Netherlands and the West: Mr. C.A. Eman, lawyer and politician. He is chairman of the Aruban People's Party, the only party in Aruba. The Hague photographic support The Hague. Netherlands. Suriname

Dr. Henry Grady - United States Ambassador in Tehran. October 3, 1951. (Photo by Camera Press).

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, DL, FRS, RA (30 November 1874 - 24 January 1965) was a British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, a writer (as Winston S. Churchill), and an artist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature, and was the first person to be made an honorary citizen of the United States.

Italian film actor Enzo Biliotti ca. 1954.

Winston Churchill raising his hat Date: 1945

Personalities from politics, economy and culture from the years 1965-71. Prof. Carlo Schmidt (SPD) d.1979, DEU, Germany, Europe

Frank Costello (1891 - 1973) Italian-American crime boss of the Luciano crime family. In 1957, Costello survived an assassination attempt ordered by Vito Genovese and carried out by Vincent Gigante. However, the altercation persuaded Costello to relinquish power to Genovese and retire.

Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Harry Ristock (SPD) Senator d. 1992, DEU, Germany, Europe

Actor George Sidney (1876-1945), Head and Shoulders Portrait, 1930's

Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain 1942. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, 1874 - 1965. British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955.

British Trades Union Leaders - Arthur Ernest Tiffin, O.B.E. : Acting General Secretary, Transport and General Workers' Union. May 01, 1955. (Photo by Peter Abbey, Camera Press).

Captains of U.S. Industry: Eugene Grace -- President, Bethlehem Steel Corporation. March 24, 1948. (Photo by Karsh, Photo Pictorial Press).

Marquis of Queensberry.

The Nine-Power Conference Opens in London -- Dr. Adenauer, the German Federal Chancellor, at the conference. The Nine-Power Conference called to discuss German re-armament and European unity opened at Lancaster House, London. Dr. Adenauer said Soviet Prime Minister Mr. Khrushchev had wanted to prove to his people he was still free in his actions forward the West despite the Soviet wheat purchases there. September 28, 1954. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Ltd.)

Pocket television sets were foreseen by Lord Brabazon when he opened the annual British Radio Show here this week. August 30, 1950.

South African Prime Minister, Daniel Francois Malan

JOSEPH L. MANKIEWICZ.

Personalities from politics, economy and culture from the years 1965-71. Franz Josef Strauss (CSU) d. 1988 Minister, DEU, Germany, Dortmund, Europe

Personalities from politics, economy and culture from the years 1965-71. Baron Frh. von und zu Karl Theodor Guttenberg d. 1972 (CSU), DEU, Germany, Europe

General Charles Gaulle - President - France. November 25, 1947. (Photo by Urgent Press Photos)

Ingeborge Geburtstagsfeier - Ingeborg's Birthday Party.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Francis L. Sullivan, Publicity Portrait for the Broadway Play, "Witness for the Prosecution", Henry Miller's Theatre, New York City, New York, USA, 1956

Gerald Patterson - Old Time Tennis Player - Personality. November 15, 1937.

Man Behind The Big Fights. The persuasive Jack wags a forceful forefinger. Jack Solomons uses his hands in lively fashion when talking. September 21, 1953. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

CHARLES DURNING in TRUE CONFESSIONS (1981), directed by ULU GROSBARD.

Trip to US. Prime Minister Churchills farewell at Waterloo *****, London, last week, on the first stage ***** his journey to the ***** United States. January 06, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

New York, New York: November 5, 1941 Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia of New York as he was just elected for a third term as mayor.

PABLO NERUDA (1904/1973) - POETA CHILENO. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Josef Stingl President of the Federal Labour Office d. 2004, DEU, Germany, Dortmund, Europe

WINSTON CHURCHILL (1874-1965) British statesman and author Gives the V-sign in 1940 Date: 1940

Lord Beaverbrook met Lord Castlerosse in Paris after the Great War. Castlerosse son of a fifth earl, was in difficulties. Beaverbrook gave him a job at £5000 a year. Today he writes for the Sunday Express. October 05, 1940. (Photo by Margaret Bourke-White)

Hon. J.G. Arthur - MLA. February 10, 1953.

CHARLES COBURN in TROUBLE ALONG THE WAY (1953), directed by MICHAEL CURTIZ.

Anefo photo collection. Professor Dr. L. Bake, planologist attached to the UK in Amsterdam, was one of the speakers on PC Tweewieler RAI 82. Professor L. Bake. January 26, 1982. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

A rally of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) with CSU Chairman Franz-Josef Strauss in Duisburg on 12 December 1974. Franz-Josef Strauss, Germany, Europe

Senator Alban Barkley of Kentucky, in 1936. He was the Democratic Senate leader from 1937-1949, when he became Harry Truman's Vice President running mate in 1948.

Josep Maria de Sagarra Castellarnau (1894-1961), poeta, novelista, dramaturgo, periodista y traductor catalán.

Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71, DEU, Germany, Europe

The Rt. Hon. R. R. Stokes, Labor Member for Ipswich, England, is at present on his first visit to Australia. Mr. Stokes was a former Minister of Materials, and a Defence Ministry expert for the British Labor Party. He is Managing Director of Ransomes and Rapier Limited, markers of giant cranes and other construction equipment. September 20, 1955. (Photo by J. Scott-Branagan).

ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Duke Of Windsor In A HomburgH.R.H. The Duke of Windsor wearing a homburg and a broad knot in his tie, seen as he leaves the White House where he paid a visit on President Eisenhower. It was stated afterwards that they discussed quail shooting and winter golf. The Duke stopped off in Washington en route from Florida to Baltimore. February 15, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press)

Anefo photo collection. Television program "under four eyes" from NCRV. Albert Van Dalsum during this interview. December 22, 1963

New War Minister -- Sir James Grigg (Above), was named The New British War Minister, it was announced Feb. 22 in the second shake-up in four days in the British Cabinet. He will succeed Capt. H.D.R. Margesson. February 22, 1942. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Benedetto Croce Dead - Benedetto Croce shortly before his death.The most Distinguished Philosopher Benedetto Croce Died in Naples on November 20. He was 86. Though Absolution was said over his body, Croce was not formally reconciled to the Catholic church at the Time of his death and for this reason he has been buried in a temporary grave and not in the family Vault. November 25, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Mr. R. J. Cole. December 28, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. General De Gaulle. May 16, 1958

ALFRED HITCHCOCK. 1965.

Mr. Hilaire Belloc. January 9, 1951.

George Gibson (1885-1953) Chairman of the TUC from 1940-1941 and Director of the Bank of England from 1946-1948

Jimmy Durante Singer and actor 1952

Anefo photo collection. Portrait Prince Vladimir Clementis. March 20, 1948

Alfred E. Smith, American Politician (1873-1944)

Winston Churchill

Professor Charteris. June 29, 1931.

Sir Winston Churchill - Early Life & Scene. November 11, 1935. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press & Agency).

Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965), político y estadista británico.

Ronald "Ronnie" Barker, (25 September 1929 ñ 3 October 2005) was an English actor, comedian and writer. He was known for roles in British comedy television series

Mr. Churchill Broadcasts -- Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain before the Microphone in the white house, when he broadcast on May 14th. May 14, 1943. (Photo by Washington Bureau-Acme News Pictures).

Ingeborge Geburtstagsfeier - Ingeborg's Birthday Party.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Broderick Crawford, on-set of the Film, "Square of Violence", MGM, 1963

Sir Winston Leaves For The House - The Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, raises his hat to well-wishers in Downing-Street as he leaves number ten today (Tuesday) for the House of Commons which was reassembling after the Christmas recess. January 19, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Most Rev. Richard James Cushing, Archbishop of Boston. March 27, 1953.

Sir Winston Churchill To Retire: Sir Winston Churchill caught by the camera in a typically half-humorous mood. Despite the strong rumours and several questions in Parliament Sir Winston Churchill still gives no indication of his intentions regarding possible retirement from his positions as Prime Minister. March 25, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

H. A. Pitt (Vic).Tennis official. November 23, 1950. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

General Charles Gaulle - President - France. May 14, 1950. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.)

The SPD Party Congress of 1-5-6. 1966 in the Dortmund Westfalenhalle. Prof. Carlo Schmid, Germany, Europe

Portrait of a Tenor - So that is what I sound like. Gigli, after the performance, puts himself in the place of the audience, listening to records he has made of "Tosca". February 24, 1955.

Studio portrait of senior man in hat

Franz Josef Strauss at a conference with Bundeswehr military personnel in the Ruhr area, Germany, in 1965, Europe

THOMAS MITCHELL in STAGECOACH (1939), directed by JOHN FORD.

Winston Churchill during the General Election Campaign in 1945 The Prime Minister Winston Churchill makes a speech in Uxbridge, Middlesex, during the general election campaign on 27 June 1945.

Gustav Stresemann (1878 ñ 1929) was a German politician and statesman who served as Chancellor in 1923 and Foreign Minister 1923ñ1929

Premier Fit and Well Again -- Looking fighting fit and completely recover from his cold Sir Winston Churchill is seen leaving No.10, Downing Street this afternoon. Sir Winston Churchill who has been suffering from a cold which has kept him indoors for the past few days, has now completely recovered and looked fit and well went he left No.10, Downing Street for the House this afternoon, after Mrs. Roosevelt had lunched with him. March 10, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Expellees, expellee meetings, people, politicians and slogans in the Ruhr area in the years 1965-71. Baron von und zu Guttenberg sen. (CSU), Germany, Europe

04/30/1936. Washington. President Roosevelt, a great fan of philately and member of the American Philately Society, working on his White House Stamp Collection.

W. C. FIELDS.

DEU, Germany: The historical colour photos from the times of the 70s show events and people from politics, culture, trade unions, working life, medicine, etc. Dortmund. Heinz Junge 1965. antifa. VVN -veteran. MR yes

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, attending First Quebec Conference, codenamed QUADRANT, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, August 1943

ORSON WELLES in THE V. I. P. 'S (1963), directed by ANTHONY ASQUITH.

Anefo photo collection. Jhr. Mr. L.h.n.f.m. Bosch Knight of Rosenthal, mayor of Rhenen, acting chairman of the Dutch Consumentenbond. April 22, 1963. Rhenen

José Ortega y Gasset (Madrid, 9 de mayo de 1883-Madrid, 18 de octubre de 1955). Filósofo y ensayista español.

Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Konrad Adenauer 1966, DEU, Germany, Europe

Plutarco Elías Calles, político mexicano. Presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos de 1924 a 1928.

"Winner Election Day Smiles" Goes To Vote In Sth Kensington: Pictured as he leaves his Hyde Park Gate, London home to cast his personal vote, Mr. Winston Churchill wears a smile of confidence. Mr. Churchill who resides in the South Kensington constituency has Sir Patrick Spens as his Conservative candidate. February 23, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

12/24/1982. Alfredo Di Stefano.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus presents Dr. P. H. Heoneken prize to Prof. Weissmann; A. H. Heineken, heads. 24 May 1982

Jos. H. Choate

On 7 May 1975, Michael Gorbachev, later Secretary General of the CPSU, travelled with a delegation from the USSR to an event organised by the DKP in the Meistersingerhalle in Nuremberg. Michael Gorbachev, Germany, Europe

EDWARD ARNOLD in DEAR BRAT (1951), directed by WILLIAM A. SEITER.

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