Images Dated 9th February 2016

The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - Bateman

The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - H M Bateman. This illustration shows an arrogant man who has defied etiquette by lighting his cigar before the correct course of dinner. He is oblivious to the anger of his fellow diners and the waiting staff. The personalities of the diners are apparent in the reaction to the man and his cigar. Date: 1924

© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library

Antique illustration of Washington Tower, Mount Auburn Cemetery

Antique illustration of Washington Tower, 19th century building in the Mount Auburn Cemetery (rural cemetery in Massachusetts, United States). The tower, at the top of a hill, is surrounded by trees, gardens, lawns and paths. Two people walk along a trail and several people are at the top of the tower. The high tower features two balconies and stained glass windows. Two gardeners are working in a field. Another monument can be seen in the background, the obelisks of the gate of the cemetery

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Antique illustration of Apollo and Muses on Mount Parnassus

Antique illustration of Apollo and Muses on Mount Parnassus (from a painting by Nicolas Poussin, (17th century French painter). According to Greek mythology Mount Parnassus is a mountain in Greece, that was sacred to to Apollo and the Corycian nymphs, and it was the home of the Muses and the place were the fountain Castalia was located, it was a place of poetry, music, and learning. In fact in the picture there is the God Apollo surrounded by nymphs and poets with their books (one of them is drinking from a cup held by the God). There are also nymphs with musical instruments (trumpet) and with mask (referring to theatre). Little kids and angels crown men and women with laurels. The scene is set in a forest with a spring from where bowl of water are offered to the people

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