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Engravings and etchings portraying theatrical scenes and performances. Captive imagery of artists in motion captures the essence of historical theater.

Fresco 6. From the series: Life of Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, 1502-1508, maker unknown. Acquisition history unknown.
Fresco 6. From the series: Life of Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, 1502-1508, maker unknown. Acquisition history unknown.
271 assets in this story
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The Duel Interrupted after 1871 Herbert Bourne Bournes engraving after a painting by Stone shows two men with swords facing one another outside a half-timbered building. They are prevented from dueling by a young woman in white who restrains the younger combatant. Stones related painting was shown at the Royal Academy in 1868 (639), and Bourne exhibited an impression of the engraving in 1870 (873). The print was published in The Art Journal, London, in January 1871 and this New York reissue likely appeared soon after. Marcus Stone had received early instruction from artist-father Frank Stone, then drew illustrationfor periodicals and books, including Charles Dickenss Little Dorrit and Our Mutual Friend in 1861 and 1863. He achieved his greatest success with romantic and historical genre paintings, and was elected a Royal Academician in 1886. No specific literary source has been connected to this image, but primed by historical novels and plays, viewers would have imagined a likely c
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Joseph Interprets Pharaohs Dreams, from The Loggia Paintings. Etcher: Orazio Borgianni, Italian, ca. 1578-1616 After: Raphael, Italian, 1483-1520
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Baron for his house; The Burgerlyke Baron. A baron stands for access to his house and points to a carriage. People around him bow to him.
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Reproduction of a painting: Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902), Siesta patrycjusza Odpoczynek patrycjusza The Patrician’s Siesta; from: `Wędrowiec` 1898, no. 10, p. 184. unknown, photographer, Wędrowiec (Warszawa ; czasopismo ; 1863-1906), publisher
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Attack of artillerists on the members of the Amsterdam city council, 1796, Reinier Vinkeles (I), after Jan Bulthuis, 1799 print Attack of a group of artillerists with drawn sabers on the members of the Amsterdam city council, in the night of 10 to 11 May 1796, in the Vro Gereedschaverszaal in the town hall on Dam Square. Netherlands paper etching / engraving revolutionary action (violent) City Hall of Amsterdam (1655-1808)
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Print made by Thomas Cook, 1744-1818, British, Analysis of Beauty, Plate II, 1808. Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper.
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Yoricks Wagen is surrounded by beggars, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1783 print Numbered in the top right: 7. paper etching Literature. beggar. the poor
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Drola Panorama, by John Nield / No. 15 / Public Meeting.
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Baron in front of his house, Noah van der Meer (II), After Jacobus Buys, 1778 - 1785 print A baron stands for access to his house and points to a carriage. People around him bow to him. Amsterdam paper etching exhibition of wealth. four-wheeled vehicle drawn by two animals. palace
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Bliżej Kultury Franz Hanfstaengl Kunstverlagsanstalt (Monachium), Hanfstaengl (Hanfstängl), Franz (1804 1877)
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Etching by Ernest Meissonier from the 19th century depicting people reading, showing figures, posture, interior setting, and attention to detail.
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Arrest of Councilor Broussel. (IT)
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Cornelis Tromp and Michiel de Ruyter, 1664, 1853 - 1861 print Cornelis Tromp receives Michiel de Ruyter on board a ship, 1664. Netherlands paper
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Vro Gereedschap takes the oath in Utrecht, 1786, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, After Carel Frederik Bendorp (I), After Jan Bulthuis, 1786 - 1795 print The members of the Vro Gereedschap van Utrecht take the oath on the new government regulations, in the town hall of Utrecht, 20 March 1786. Interior with the members drawn up in a circle around a table. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving city council. swearing an oath (with two fingers raised) Old town hall
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Jan Kazimierz in Bielany during after 1655; Styfi, Jan (1839-1921), Matejko, Jan (1838-1893), Lewental, Samuel (Warsaw; Drukarnia; 1866-1890); 1876 (1876-00-00-1876-00-00);
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'Marie de' Medici in the chariot'. Drawing for the decoration of Amsterdam in 1638 during the visit of Marie de' Medici. Holland, 1638. Dimensions: 29x38 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Moeyaert (Moyaert), Nicolaes (Claes) Cornelisz.
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Les chantres Espagnols , Choirs Music, Singers, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)
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The cradle of the imperial future. (IT)
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Silent fair on the Eintrachtplatz to Paris before the French constitution on November th, Unknown
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Brussels, Muquardt, C., Weyden, Rogier van der, Fierlants, Edmond, Photo reproduction of The Seven Sacraments by Rogier van der Weyden, photograph, photo, reproduction, page, photos, photographically illustrated books, height 291 mm, width 341 mm, Belgian, 1819-06-20 - 1869-12-21, photographer, 1856 - 1861, photographic paper, photo paper, albumen print, albumine print, Southern Netherlands, 1400 - 1464-06-18, after, after painting by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher
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Ausoching Door Peter, Melchior Küsel (I), after Johann Wilhelm Baur, 1682 print Text in German in the lower margin. Nummered at the bottom left: 9. Print is part of an album. Augsburg paper etching Peter denies Christ, usually before a girl-servant and some soldiers
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Veen, Otto van, Tempesta, Antonio, Copies after Tempesta's Batavian Revolt, Trahison des Ubiens, planche XXVIII, Wife and sister of Civilis brought before Cerialis, 69-70, The wife and sister of Civilis are brought before Cerialis. Print 28 in a series about the Batavian Revolt, copied from the series Batavorum cum Romanis bellum by Antonio Tempesta (Otto Vaenius, Antwerp 1612). Illustration for: Marquis de St. Simon, Histoire de la guerre des Bataves et des Romains, d'après César; Corneille Tacite, Aux dépens de Marc-Michel Rey, Amsterdam 1770. Representations printed in a large ornamental frame in which a cut-out title is pasted at the top and a caption in French at the bottom., print, history print, prints, Frederik Muller History plates, height 140 mm, width 202 mm, height 370 mm, width 300 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1768 - 1770, third quarter 18th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, afte
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Cendrillon. Les Serres d'Hurluberlu XIX. Adolphe Block (French, 1829 - about 1900)
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Four episodes from national history, Simon Fokke, 1722 - 1784 print Uncuted magazine with four performances from national history. From left to right: William III, Prince of Orange falls from his horse; Peace; Battle of Malplaquet; Failed attack on Nijmegen by the French led by Louis François, Duke of Boufflers. Amsterdam paper etching historical events and situations. historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life)
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WILLEM IV, 1752, plate 25, Jan Punt, after Pieter Jan van Cuyck, 1755 print Members of the Stadholder Housekeeping and a group of nobles. In the margin a caption in Dutch, French and English. The print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving cortege, funeral procession. royal household; courtiers, retinue, train Delft
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Dumanet in a Turkish bathhouse, Anonymous, 1852 - 1863 stereograph cardboard. paper albumen print public baths
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Bliżej Kultury Ernst Wasmuth, A. G. Berlin, unknown sculptor
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Etching and copper engraving by Georges Malbeste between 1777 and 1783 showing the exit of the Opera.
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Allegory on the benefits under the board of King Willem I, 1828; Frontispice. Allegory on prosperity in the Kingdom of the Netherlands under the board of King Willem I, 1828. Central King Willem I sat on his throne, behind him are two sons. Links The personnifications of the fine arts and the history who records the deeds of the king. On the right the commerce, the industry and the Dutch lion that dislocate the envy. In the background left residents of other continents, on the right the merchant fleet. In the foreground the fruits of prosperity: packaged transport goods, a horn of abundance and grains.
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Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934). "February 16, 1833. Illustration for" Les Misérables "in the National Edition". Ink wash and pencil on paper. 1890. Paris, house of Victor Hugo. 100724-1 Carnival, pencil, disguise, drawing, crowd, illustration of literary work, wash, character, novel, street scene, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century
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Copper engraving and etching by Jean Pelletier between 1750 and 1790 shows the Trivoli market, illustrating commercial and social life in 18th-century Europe.
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Copper engraving and etching by Frans Floris depicting the Queen of Sheba before Solomon, created in 1557, showing figures, throne, and 16th-century European printmaking techniques.
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Fireworks in The Hague for the Peace of Aachen, 1749. Bonfires and fireworks lit in The Hague on 13 June 1749 in honor of the Peace of Aachen closed in 1748.
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Cartoon, 1877 print Cartoon. Plaat appeared at the Weekblad De Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 11, 1877. print maker: Netherlandsprinter: Netherlandspublisher: Arnhempublisher: The Hague paper
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Chorea rustica, sive Der Baurentanz, Pictura in Vdo Ioan: Holzeri in Fronte Tabernæ diversoriæ, quæ hinc inde nomen traxit Baurentanz. Holzer, Johann Evangelist, 1709-1740. Prints. 1700 - 1799. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Ballroom dancing , Germany , 18th century
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An etching by Matthys Pool, 1680-1690, depicting an allegorical representation with symbolic figures, gestures, and detailed composition.
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Kean, Charles .
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Evening, or, the Man of Feeling May 1, 1803 Thomas Rowlandson A man sits at table extending a leg as a boy helps him pull off his boots. Two other men sit at the table with wine glasses and a carafe as a candle burns out. At right a maid holds a bed warming pan. Another servant walks away behind carrying a box. A tall clock standing against the wall reads 10:30 or 11:30.. Evening, or, the Man of Feeling. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757-1827 London). May 1, 1803. Etching. Rudolph Ackermann, London (active 1794-1829). Prints
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Frederika van Prussia and Frederik van York get married, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1792 print Berlin paper etching History. betrothal and marriage. candle
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Wilhelm I, the Conqueror King of England.
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Newspaper illustration Viennese flower girl, After, Vinzenz Katzler -, artist
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Carle Vernet, French (1758-1836), Lithographic Printing House of F. Delpech, lithograph
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Village Festival, Pietro Antonio Martini, After David Teniers, 1771 print Numbered at the top right: No. 1 and bottom right: No. 56 De L'Oeuvre de Teniers 1771. Paris paper etching / engraving activities in the air ~ public festivities, e.g. fly-past
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No. 2 / Must did not lose sight - The real capital - the V'la. (IT)
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Agamemnon charges the herauts Taltibius and Euribate from the Briseis removal; Achille has it put back in their hands by patrode (Bryzejda Opuszcza Namiot Achillesa, Z: The Iliad of Homere ), W: Oeurvre de Flaxmann Collection of his serious compositions by back, with analysis of the Divine Comedie du Dante and notice on Flaxman. Various subjects. Paris 1847 . FERRERI, Vincenzo (Fl. 1845), Flaxman, John (1755 1826), Audot, bookseller editor, Paris rue du Paon 8, school of medicine
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You have there, ma'am ... Charmar children. (registered title) | The countermen. (title of all)
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Taming of the shrew: -Katharine & Petruchio; -The modern Quixotte, or, what you will. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6, no. 7845, Exhibit loan 4161-L. Catherine,II,Empress of Russia,1729-1796. , Pitt, William,1759-1806. , Leopold,II,Holy Roman Emperor,1747-1792. , Selim,III,Sultan of the Turks,1761-1808. , International relations,1790-1800.
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Sketches (from McGuire Scrapbook) Robert Walter Weir American. Sketches (from McGuire Scrapbook) 13189
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Artist: Samuel Bellin, American, After: Robert Walter Weir, American, 1803-1889, The Embarkation of thePilgrims, Engraving, image: 50.5 × 75.8 cm (19 7/8 × 29 13/16 in.), Made in United States, American, 19thcentury, Works on Paper -Prints
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Kermesse. Teniers, David II (Flemish, 1610-1690) (designed after) painter c. 1720-1740 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Before inn, groups of figures seated at tables feast; hurdy-gurdy player entertaining children; seascape with sail boats in background (LWR BRD) narrow band of stylized foliage Complete border is not shown in photograph, possibly due to cropping of photo . Marillier, Teniers Tapestries (1932), 13-15, 46-48, pl.6 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry, see Marillier, p. 46, pl. 6
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Gerhard Ludvig Lahde (1765-1833), General Wish (Peace), 1765 - 1833
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View of the Bloemmarkt, Amsterdam, Joannes Pieter Visser Bender, after Jacob Cats (1741-1799), 1795 - 1813 print View of the Bloemmarkt on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in a northerly direction to the rear of the Royal Palace. The bridge in the background connects the Stilsteeg and Gasthuisstraat, nowadays both part of the Paleisstraat. Haarlem paper etching bridge in city across river, canal, etc.. market. flowers Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. Royal Palace Amsterdam
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Figures in the painting The death of Lord Nelson by Arthur William Devis, William Bromley (I), After Arthur William Devis, 1812 print The heads of the most important figures in the painting, numbered. On the print a legend with the names of those present. Under the print an explanatory text. print maker: Englandpublisher: London paper etching / letterpress printing historical persons. dying
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Catafalque of Napoleon (IT)
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Louis XVI and the royal family receiving the Duke of Enghien Louis XVI and the royal family receiving the Duke of Enghien. Engraving of Jean-Pierre-Marie Jazet.
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Column, St. Mark's. Sir John Joscelyn Coghill, photographer (Irish, 1826 - 1905) about 1850s Detail of a relief sculpture carved around the sides of a rectangular column. The sculpture depicts multiple figures. A bearded male figure is carved into the near side of the column. (Recto, mount) upper right, pencil: "76a"; lower right, below image, pencil: "Column St. Marc sic";
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'The Last Supper'. Italy. Dimensions: 22,5x51 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Pietro Antonio Novelli.
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Le Comité de l'EXPOSITION FRAND \ C C Aise a Copenhague EN 1888; Jasi Ski, Feliks Stanis AW (1862-1901), Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909), Wittmann Ch. & Chardon Ch., Editions (Paris 1889 (1889-00-00-1889-00-00);Bonnat, Léon (1833-1922) - iconography, Cazin, Jean Charles (1841-1901) - iconography, Falguiere, Jean Alexandre Joseph (1831-1900) - iconography, Gazette des Beaux -Arts (magazine - Paris - 1859-2002) - Illustrations, Jacobsen, Carl (1811-1887) - iconography, Klein, Vilhelm (1835-1913) - iconography, Kroyer, Peter Severin (1851-1909) - iconography, magne, lucien (1849-1916) - iconography, pasteur, Louis (1822-1895)-iconography, Proust, Antonin (1832-1905)-iconography, Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1924-1898)-iconography, Wellsz, Leopold (1882-1972), Wellisz, Leopold (1882-1972) - collection, French (culture), French graphics, Polish graphics, reproductive graphics, Poland (culture), collective portraits, purchase (provenance)
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A RENCONTRE IN FLEET STREET Scene from 'The Virginians', the adventures of two Virginian twin brothers in the late 18th, early 19th century Date: first published : 1858
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Portrait of Jacobus I of England with his family, Charles Turner, After Willem van de Passe, 1813 - 1814 print Karel I of England is as Prince on the left. Next to him are his deceased mother Anna, his brother Hendrik Frederik and his sisters Maria and Sophia. They all wear a skull as a sign of their death. On the right Elizabeth Stuart with her husband Frederik V of the Palatinate and seven of their children. London paper etching king. crown prince. family, relationship, descent. historical persons
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Vienna in the siege, No, Carl Anton Goebel also Göbel -, Lithographic, Anton Paternos widow, publishing house
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Cartoon with Minister Huyssen van Kattendijke of Marine, 1864, 1864 print Cartoon on Minister of Marine W.J.C .. Huyssen van Kattendijke who was also temporarily charged with the portfolios for Foreign Affairs and Roman Catholic worship. Plaat appeared at the Weekblad De Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 4, January 23, 1864. print maker: Netherlandsprinter: Netherlandspublisher: Arnhempublisher: The Hague paper minister ~ government
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Paris, Francfort, E., Sylvestre, Joseph-Noël, Lemercier (photographer), Trencavel, Reproduction of a painting of the attack on Raymond Trencavel by Joseph-Noël Sylvestre, recto - printed, photomechanical print, reproduction, page, photographs, photographically illustrated books, SYLVESTRE (Joseph-Noël), En 1167, les bourgeois de Béziers massacrent dans la cathédrale,, leur vicomte Raymond Trencavel et les seigneurs de sa suite., SALON 1884., height 178 mm, width 256 mm, photographer, 1884 - 1884, paper, Woodbury type, cliché maker, French, 1847-06-24 - 1926-10-29, after, after a painting by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher
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Emblematical Figures in Artificial Stone over the Pelican Office Lombard Street, J. Sewell Cornhill, English, Etching on paper, Above, European Magazine; below, on plinth: CHILDREN ENDOWD and PROPERTY SECURED / BY THE PELICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; below, center: Published by J. Sewell Cornhill May 1, 1801., Europe, England, 1801, Print, Print
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An Old Man's Darling - Indiscretion.. New York Stereoscopic Company
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Cartoon in the state of affairs regarding the placement of the statue of Thorbecke, 1874, 1874 print Cartoon on the intrigues in the Hague City Council to make the installation of the statue of Thorbecke more difficult, 1874. Plate appeared at the Weekblad de Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 4, 1874. print maker: Netherlandsprinter: Netherlandspublisher: Arnhempublisher: The Hague paper monument, statue The Hague
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Officers made by ladies of artists at the National Constituent Assembly (reunited in Versailles), September 7, 1789. Ms. Moitte gives them a jewelry cassette. (Title title)
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World Exhibition , Tunisian department, living room No, Oscar Kramer -, photographer, Viennese photographer association, publishing house
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This 1800 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki depicts Ziethen sleeping at Frederick II's table, showing a historical scene with detailed figures and setting.
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Reproduction of a painting: Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902), Curtain for the Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet ; from: `Tygodnik Polski. Pismo społeczne, literackie, artystyczne, ilustrowane` Polish Weekly. Social, literary, art, illustrated magazine, War???????????????????. unknown, photographer, Tygodnik Polski (Warszawa ; czasopismo ; 1898-1905), publisher
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Lumps of pudding H. W. Bunbury, Esqr., delin. ; etch'd by W. Heath.. British Cartoon Prints Collection . Dance,England,1810-1820.