Cyrus Collection

Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae, Iran
Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great. Today is an archaeological site and one of Irans UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Rudyard Kipling by Cyrus Cuneo
Unconventional Portraits: No.XV.-A Superman amongst writers by Cyrus Cuneo. An impression of Rudyard Kipling, novelist and poet, showing him at work surrounded by characters from his books

Cylinder of Cyrus the Great with text written in akkadian cuneiform. Clay. Describes the conquest of Babylon in 539 BC and the capture of King Nabonidus by Cyrus the Great

Field Marshal Lord Kitchener
Portrait of Field Marshal Lord Kitchener. Artist: Cyrus Cuneo Date: 1912

McCORMICK HARVESTER. Demonstration of the horse-drawn harvester and binder invented by Cyrus Hall McCormick. Undated photograph

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1879. The Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads. American cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1879, attacking the railroad trust formed by William Henry Vanderbilt (top), Cyrus W

View of the ancient city of Babylon
View of the city of Babylon, showing the ancient city with the Tower of Babel and the Hanging Gardens. Citta di Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by B

Iran / Tomb of Cyrus
The tomb is situated south of Pasargad, placed on top of a six-stage platform, surrounded by staircases. The ceiling is covered with five huge limestone roof stones. Date: 1853

IRAN. Pasagarda. Tomb of Cyrus II the Great, founder of Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Architecture

Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable, 1865

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline Laying the Earthwire on July 21st, 1865, 1865

Cyrus at Babylon
THE FALL OF BABYLON Kurash II (Cyrus), king of Persia, takes Babylon and allows the captive Jews to return home, restoring the vessels of their Temple

Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 540BC
The triumphal entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 29 October 540BC. Solenne Pompa di Ciro in Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after the painting by Angelo

Statue of Paul Revere, Old North Church behind, North End, Paul Revere Mall, Boston
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Statue of Paul Revere, Old North Church behind, North End, Paul Revere Mall

CARTOON: MONOPOLIES, 1883. The Tournament of Today. American cartoon, 1883, depicting the unequal contest between labor and monopoly, the latter prominently supported by W.H. Vanderbilt, Cyrus W

The Coming of the Magi - Illustration of the Coming of the Magi to visit Jesus Christ, Joseph and the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem. Artist: Cyrus Baldridge. Date: 1927

French army in action, Western Front, WW1
The French force rushed forward and took possession of the crater - Western Front battlefield scene during the First World War Date: 1916

Heroic midshipman carrying ammunition to British fighters
Heroic midshipman carrying ammunition to hard-pressed British fighters Date: 1916

Appeal To The Great Spirit
An equestrian statue located in front of the Museum of fine arts in Boston, it shows a Native American on horseback, spiritually facing skyward. Date: 1908

British soldiers take an enemy trench, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo
British soldiers take an enemy trench, using bayonets and bombs as they go, during an offensive on the Western Front during World War I. Date: 1916

Cyrus offers vases for the Second Temple in Jerusalem, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665458 Cyrus offers vases for the Second Temple in Jerusalem, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Cyrus offers vases for the Second Temple in Jerusalem)

Paul Revere Statue, Old North Church, Freedom Trail, Boston, Massachusetts. Church in 1775 put up lanterns to warn Paul Revere before Battle of Lexington

The defeat of Croesus by Cyrus 546 BC (litho)
994177 The defeat of Croesus by Cyrus 546 BC (litho) by Ogle, H. (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations circa 1920 s)

Cyrus ordering a boy to be flogged (colour litho)
6009763 Cyrus ordering a boy to be flogged (colour litho) by Prout, Victor William (1862-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus ordering a boy to be flogged)

Cyrus at the temple engraving 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Gustave Dore Bible: Cyrus restoring the vessels of the temple (engraving)
5221400 Gustave Dore Bible: Cyrus restoring the vessels of the temple (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus restoring the vessels of the temple)

The Fulfilment of Prophecy, Cyrus entering a Conquered City, Isaiah XLV, 1 (engraving)
5218638 The Fulfilment of Prophecy, Cyrus entering a Conquered City, Isaiah XLV, 1 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fulfilment of Prophecy)

Prise de Babylone par l armee de Cyrus (engraving)
3625944 Prise de Babylone par l armee de Cyrus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prise de Babylone par l armee de Cyrus)

Nehemiahs petition to the king, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas
3482231 Nehemiahs petition to the king, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c.1950 (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; English

Ms. 1581 f. 211v Illustration from Book XI ( From the First Year of Cyrus to
694964 Ms. 1581 f. 211v Illustration from Book XI ( From the First Year of Cyrus to the Death of Alexander the Great ), Chapter 1 of the Antiquities of the Jews ( Antiquitates Judaicae)

The mother of Cyrus saving his life (engraving)
653859 The mother of Cyrus saving his life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mother of Cyrus saving his life)

Es Willard as Cyrus Blenkarn in The Middleman Date: 1890s

Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon
View of the Temple of Bacchus within the Heliopolis, or Temple of Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Elevazione del Tempio di Balbec

Interior of a Jewish synagogue. Sinagoga. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Persian army in a desert - Polyaenuss discussion of Dariuss expedition against Saka of the Central Asia (VII.11.12): The treachery of the Sakian Sirakes, the guide

The boy Cyrus playing the king (engraving)
653855 The boy Cyrus playing the king (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boy Cyrus playing the king)

Cyrus and Croesus (engraving)
653854 Cyrus and Croesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus and Croesus)

Darius confirme l edit de Cyrus en faveur des Juifs (engraving)
3625947 Darius confirme l edit de Cyrus en faveur des Juifs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darius confirme l edit de Cyrus en faveur des Juifs)

A Brick of Cyrus (b / w photo)
3622968 A Brick of Cyrus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Brick of Cyrus)

Croesus before Cyrus (engraving)
655187 Croesus before Cyrus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus before Cyrus)

Cyrus, King of Persia (litho)
6004996 Cyrus, King of Persia (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus, King of Persia)

Tomb of Cyrus (engraving)
3622966 Tomb of Cyrus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Cyrus. Illustration for Biblical Monuments by William Harris Rule and J Corbet Anderson)

Cyrus (engraving)
662820 Cyrus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Cyrus restores the vessels to the temple. - Bible
3780022 Cyrus restores the vessels to the temple. - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Cyrus king of Persia, restores the gold and silver vessels / articles)

Thais persuading Alexander to burn Persepolis 330 BC (litho)
994183 Thais persuading Alexander to burn Persepolis 330 BC (litho) by Gandy, Herbert (1857-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations circa 1920 s); English

Croesus stands in the shadow of death (litho)
976598 Croesus stands in the shadow of death (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus stands in the shadow of death)

Croesus of Lydia led before Cyrus the Great on the capture of Sardis, c
3614268 Croesus of Lydia led before Cyrus the Great on the capture of Sardis, c.546 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

The end of the exile, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c
3482230 The end of the exile, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c.1950 (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Cyrus: A Legacy of Greatness and Influence" Cyrus, the name that echoes through history, holds a multitude of captivating stories and remarkable achievements. From the majestic Tomb the Great in Pasargadae, Iran to Rudyard Kipling's artistic tribute by Cyrus Cuneo, this name has left an indelible mark on our world. One cannot discuss Cyrus without mentioning the Cylinder the Great, adorned with Akkadian text. This ancient artifact symbolizes his enlightened rule and respect for diverse cultures—a testament to his vision as a leader. In 1879, an anti-trust cartoon depicted William Henry Vanderbilt, Jay Gould, and Cyrus W. Field as part of a railroad trust. This illustration highlights how even in modern times, powerful figures like Cyrus continue to shape industries and economies. The innovation brought forth by individuals named Cyrus is awe-inspiring. The demonstration of the horse-drawn harvester invented by McCormick Harvester showcases their ingenuity in revolutionizing agriculture—an achievement that forever changed farming practices worldwide. Cyrus' influence extends beyond borders; it reaches places like Babylon where remnants of its ancient city still stand today. The tomb itself stands tall as a reminder of Iran's rich heritage—Pasagarda being home to one such monument dedicated to none other than Cyrus II himself. Not limited to land-based legacies alone, Cyruses have also played pivotal roles in maritime endeavors. Valentia witnessed historic moments during cable laying expeditions led by pioneers like those aboard Caroline or at Foilhummerum Bay—a testament to their contributions towards global connectivity. Even Istanbul bears witness to the impact made by Cyruses throughout history with Robert College standing proudly—an institution founded under their patronage—educating generations since its establishment. From conquering empires and fostering cultural harmony to shaping industries and advancing technology—the name "Cyrus" resonates with greatness across time and continents.