Common People Collection

St. Clements Church, Hastings, 1800-65 (Watercolour)
7261305 St. Clements Church, Hastings, 1800-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 22.5x32.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: St)

Macclesfield Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261541 Macclesfield Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 16.5x22.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Macclesfield Church)

Barming Bridge, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261325 Barming Bridge, 19th century (Watercolour) by Noble, Richard Pratchett (fl.1821-60); 18x26.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Barming Bridge, Maidstone, Kent)

The fury of a swan (Colour Litho)
2809228 The fury of a swan (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fury of a swan)

Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile. The man in a poncho and hat
FLO4722061 Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile. The man in a poncho and hat, the woman in shawl and skirt with petticoats

Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho)
7152281 Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The violence of their mirth)

The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)
2809091 The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uprising in South Africa)

On a sunny morning, the rough box with the glorious remains of Andree and Strindberg... (colour litho)
2777981 On a sunny morning, the rough box with the glorious remains of Andree and Strindberg... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On a sunny morning)

Bloody fight between French gendarmes and Andalusian gypsies, in Lunel (France) (colour litho)
2815576 Bloody fight between French gendarmes and Andalusian gypsies, in Lunel (France) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The prints market (lithography, 18th century)
LRI4676363 The prints market (lithography, 18th century) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Morning at the Spa, Vichy, France, c. 1900 (photo)
1729667 Morning at the Spa, Vichy, France, c.1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa) c. 1900 : the morning)

The Seine at Suresnes, c. 1911 (oil on canvas)
7262761 The Seine at Suresnes, c.1911 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 46.1x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Henri Rousseau (1844-1910))

In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho)
2777776 In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hell of Shanghai)

A luminous bullet (colour litho)
2783670 A luminous bullet (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bright bullet)

Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho)
2815405 Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic panic at an animal market)

Attack on the King of Spain on his wedding day, a bomb thrown from a window on the procession (colour litho)
2814904 Attack on the King of Spain on his wedding day, a bomb thrown from a window on the procession (colour litho) by Beltrame

Pan Blanco! Pan Blanco! (colour litho)
2783708 Pan Blanco! Pan Blanco! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pan Blanco! Pan Blanco!)

The Avenue in the Park at Saint Cloud, c. 1908 (oil on canvas)
7262771 The Avenue in the Park at Saint Cloud, c.1908 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); Stadelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt-am-Main

Palais des Sources Spa, Vichy, France (photo)
1729664 Palais des Sources Spa, Vichy, France (photo) by French Photographer (20th century)

Singapore, engraving, 1850 (coloured engraving)
1729633 Singapore, engraving, 1850 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Singapore, engraving, 1850)

The hydrotherapy Spa, Vichy, 1816 (colour engraving)
1729666 The hydrotherapy Spa, Vichy, 1816 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa): the hydrotherapic establishment, 1816, engraving)

A grocery store, detail (fresco)
LRI4664849 A grocery store, detail (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

La Grande Grille, The Spa at Vichy, France, c. 1900 (photo)
1729670 La Grande Grille, The Spa at Vichy, France, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa) c

The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving)
LRI4676481 The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris 4th arrondissement)

The bakers shop, detail (fresco)
LRI4664839 The bakers shop, detail (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

The shop of the merchant of four seasons, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4664836 The shop of the merchant of four seasons, 15th century (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta

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"Unveiling the Resilience: The Untold Stories of Common People" In a world often consumed by grandeur and power, it is the common people who bear witness to both triumphs and tragedies. Through art's lens, their stories come alive, revealing the depths of human experience. From the fury of a swan captured in vibrant litho colors to the haunting engraving depicting Ravaillac's torment, these artistic masterpieces offer glimpses into ordinary lives. Evelina's illustration, delicately rendered in litho technique by Fanny Burney herself, transports us to an era where even everyday moments held profound significance. Enguerrand de Marigny's grim fate unfolds before our eyes through intricate engravings while the Massacre des Albigeois etches its horror onto our collective memory. Hieronymus Bosch's Fourth tapestry from his Garden of Earthly Delights series mesmerizes with its surreal beauty and unknown Brussels workshop craftsmanship. Meanwhile, Cinq-Mars and de Thou meet their tragic end in Lyon as depicted in an evocative engraving. The events that shook Russia unfold vividly through color lithos - Tiflis City Council massacre capturing a nation's pain and Sevastopol Boulevard explosion during a public walk reminding us of unforeseen dangers lurking beneath daily routines. Strikers fall victim to violence amidst popular uprising in Petersburg; South Africa witnesses its own upheaval painted with striking hues; Piraeus port tragedy leaves Greece mourning. These artworks serve as poignant reminders that history is not solely shaped by those at the forefront but also by countless individuals whose voices are often silenced or forgotten, and is through their resilience that societies endure and progress emerges against all odds. Let us celebrate these common people who navigate life's tumultuous waters with courage and grace – for they are the true heroes hidden within each stroke of paint or engraved line on canvas.