Commentary Collection (page 5)

Danish poster, underwater film in colour, Greece, Aqua Film Co, with commentary by Henrik Schwensen, poster designed by Lehmann. circa 1950s

Le Spectre Rouge, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504455 Le Spectre Rouge, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); The Stapleton Collection; French

Le Jeu de l Oie de l Affaire Dreyfus, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique
3504422 Le Jeu de l Oie de l Affaire Dreyfus, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by French Photographer

Le Depart des Affames du Deux-Decembre, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504408 Le Depart des AffamA©s du Deux-Decembre, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (litho) by Pepin

Route de Rome - ilss en allaient, dodelinant de la teste
3504402 Route de Rome - ilss en allaient, dodelinant de la teste, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Gill

The suspension of grouse
3735569 The suspension of grouse by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the suspension of grouse due to the very low numbers of the breed)

Frontispiece to De mari libero, by Hugo Grotius and Paulus van Merula
XJF276008 Frontispiece to De mari libero, by Hugo Grotius and Paulus van Merula de Maribus, 1633 (engraving) by English School

There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint)
CHT386053 There Never was Such Times, 1826 (aquatint) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Les Contrastes, Riche Et Pauvre; Contrasts, Rich And Poor (colour litho)
2795414 Les Contrastes, Riche Et Pauvre; Contrasts, Rich And Poor (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Contrastes, Riche Et Pauvre; Contrasts)

St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c
1767807 St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c.1820 (Pen, ink, watercolour and gilt on paper) by Russian School (19th century)

Frontispiece showing The Pickwick Club from
5669012 Frontispiece showing The Pickwick Club from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens by Aldin

Cartoon commenting on the discomfort suffered when having ones photograph taken
5309091 Cartoon commenting on the discomfort suffered when having ones photograph taken: Because of the long exposure needed for early processes

Cartoon commenting on the working conditions of shop assistants
5308985 Cartoon commenting on the working conditions of shop assistants by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the working conditions of shop assistants)

Cartoon commenting on the Protection of Birds Act 1880
5308957 Cartoon commenting on the Protection of Birds Act 1880 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Protection of Birds Act 1880)

Marche du Dom Quichotte Moderne pour la Deffence du Moulin des Abus
3085969 Marche du Dom Quichotte Moderne pour la Deffence du Moulin des Abus, published 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by French School

Jules Favre, Trochu et Ducrot, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504453 Jules Favre, Trochu et Ducrot, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Le Petit

Zola - Merci, camarades, vous au moins vous me rendez justice
3504418 Zola - Merci, camarades, vous au moins vous me rendez justice, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (litho) by French Photographer

Eventail Boulangiste, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504412 Eventail Boulangiste, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by French Photographer

Vieux Soldat!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504392 Vieux Soldat!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Gill

Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho)
2810421 Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Satires of Cynicus (His Studio)

Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho)
2810400 Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Satires of Cynicus (His Studio)

Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho)
2810349 Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Frogs ask the King, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine
PCT694306 The Frogs ask the King, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine, by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Eagle and the Owl, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine
DUV694304 The Eagle and the Owl, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine, by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Return From An Invasion, or Napoleon at a Nonplus, published 1803
2646214 A Return From An Invasion, or Napoleon at a Nonplus, published 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Nixon, John (1760-1818); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sweep, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452054 The Sweep, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Victory of the Press for the Liberties of the People, illustration from
CHL404799 Victory of the Press for the Liberties of the People, illustration from The Political Showman - at Home! by William Hone, published 1821 (litho) by Cruikshank

Page of a commentary by St Gregory (colour litho)
961188 Page of a commentary by St Gregory (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of paleography)

Title: Comments and Annotations on the Week of Creation of the World
XIR213123 Title: Comments and Annotations on the Week of Creation of the World by Guillaume Salluste du Bartas (1544-90) 1583 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe, 1837 (litho)
614761 Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe, 1837 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Printed and published by H.R)

A cartoon depicting a man hunting on a tricycle. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914
5310776 A cartoon depicting a man hunting on a tricycle. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist, 19th century by Tenniel

Cartoon depicting Londoners who were convinced that the new Ice Age had begun
5309008 Cartoon depicting Londoners who were convinced that the new Ice Age had begun by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Cartoon commenting on the infancy of electricity
5308986 Cartoon commenting on the infancy of electricity by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the infancy of electricity)

Cartoon commenting on musical prodigies who seemed to be getting younger and younger
5308765 Cartoon commenting on musical prodigies who seemed to be getting younger and younger by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Cartoon commenting on the average Englishmans shaky understanding of the metric
5308597 Cartoon commenting on the average Englishmans shaky understanding of the metric system by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Illustration depicting an abusive husband beating his wife
5309120 Illustration depicting an abusive husband beating his wife by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Illustration depicting an abusive husband beating his wife)

A cartoon depicting William Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) who when the Home Secretary
5311195 A cartoon depicting William Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) who when the Home Secretary recommended the introduction of the birch instead of detention for juvenile offenders

The growing popularity of golf
5307343 The growing popularity of golf. by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the growing popularity of golf)

The British government authorising the Rothschilds to buy out shares of the Suez Canal
5307242 The British government authorising the Rothschilds to buy out shares of the Suez Canal. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info)

Charles Dickens: English writer and popular Victorian novelist (b / w photo)
5668997 Charles Dickens: English writer and popular Victorian novelist (b/w photo) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); (add.info)

Cartoon depicting a chimney sweep and his brushes
5308956 Cartoon depicting a chimney sweep and his brushes by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a chimney sweep and his brushes)

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee
5312128 Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897)

Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment)
1147620 Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment) by Burmese School, (18th century); Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; (add.info.: The manuscript, which dates from April-May 1741)

Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment)
1147618 Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment) by Burmese School, (18th century); Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; (add.info.: The manuscript, which dates from April-May 1741)

An English Jack-Tar Giving Monsieur a Drubbing, pub. 1779 (mezzotint)
1144622 An English Jack-Tar Giving Monsieur a Drubbing, pub. 1779 (mezzotint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Discovery of the Law of Gravitation, published 1910 (colour litho)
1275211 The Discovery of the Law of Gravitation, published 1910 (colour litho) by Glackens, Louis (1866-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wright brothers)

Soplones, Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching)
3251558 Soplones, Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 30.8x20.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Spanish

The abuse of the limited liability system
3733556 The abuse of the limited liability system. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: John Tenniel cartoon highlighting the abuse of the limited liability system)

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"Commentary: Unveiling the Layers of Interpretation" In the realm of art, literature, and history, commentary serves as a gateway to understanding the multifaceted nature of human expression. Just like "The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796, " where every brushstroke tells a story waiting to be deciphered. Similarly, in "Moralia in Job (Fragments), " we find fragments of wisdom that provoke contemplation on life's trials and tribulations. Delving deeper into knowledge, "St Jerome's Commentary on the Prophet Amos (Fragment)" offers insights into religious texts while his "Epistles of St Jerome (Fragment)" provide glimpses into personal thoughts and experiences. These biblical commentaries shed light on ancient scriptures' meanings that continue to shape our beliefs today. Beyond theological discourse lies philosophy – an arena explored through snippets such as a "Philosophical Text (Fragment). " Within these fragmented musings lie profound ideas that challenge conventional thinking and inspire intellectual growth. But commentary isn't limited to words alone; it extends its reach even further. A cartoon illustrating Victorian enthusiasm for natural history showcases how visual representations can convey social trends and interests with humor and charm. In contrast, another cartoon titled "Poisoning by Food Adulteration" exposes darker aspects lurking beneath society's surface – urging us to question our consumption habits. However, not all commentaries revolve around serious subjects; some touch upon lighter themes like betting fever. Repetition emphasizes society's obsession with gambling as seen in multiple mentions: " (Betting fever), (Betting fever), (Betting fever). " These references remind us how societal fixations can consume individuals' lives while also serving as mirrors reflecting collective desires or vices. In essence, commentary acts as a bridge between creators' intentions and audiences' interpretations across various domains – from art to literature, religion to philosophy.