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"Descended: A Journey Through Time and Generations" Step back in time to the Royal Wedding of 1947, where a majestic family tree blossomed with love and tradition

Background imageDescended Collection: Royal Wedding 1947 - family tree

Royal Wedding 1947 - family tree
Family tree showing how Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are both descended from Queen Victoria. Philip is the son of Princess Alice of Battenburg

Background imageDescended Collection: ELIZABETH BATHORY

ELIZABETH BATHORY
COUNTESS ELIZABETH BATHORY Slovak murderess and sadist descended from a noble family in Hungary Date: 1560 - 1614

Background imageDescended Collection: Garnerins balloon and parachute

Garnerins balloon and parachute

Background imageDescended Collection: Dr. Beebes Bathysphere, August 1934

Dr. Beebes Bathysphere, August 1934
Photograph of Dr. William Beebes bathysphere being lowered into the sea off St. George, Bermuda, 11th August 1934. On this occasion Dr

Background imageDescended Collection: Balloon descending into Bristol Channel

Balloon descending into Bristol Channel
A balloon descending into the water of the Bristol Channel, near Watermouth. The passengers were Sadler and Clayfield, who ascended from Bristol. 24 September 1810

Background imageDescended Collection: WW2 - Supermarine Seaplane

WW2 - Supermarine Seaplane
An illustration of a BritishVickers Supermarine Seaplane which won the Schneider trophy for Great Britain in 1931, setting the world's speed record at 407 mph

Background imageDescended Collection: There was a young Fellow of Crawley (engraving)

There was a young Fellow of Crawley (engraving)
3622916 There was a young Fellow of Crawley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Fellow of Crawley)

Background imageDescended Collection: Staircase down which the procession descended (engraving)

Staircase down which the procession descended (engraving)
609569 Staircase down which the procession descended (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDescended Collection: Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho)

Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho)
1063303 Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram)

Background imageDescended Collection: Kola Dancers. India

Kola Dancers. India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Kola tribal dancers, Munda-speaking peoples, NE India

Background imageDescended Collection: Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving)

Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving)
1591171 Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maruja, by Bret Harte)

Background imageDescended Collection: The Escape of Bazaine (engraving)

The Escape of Bazaine (engraving)
1589229 The Escape of Bazaine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Escape of Bazaine. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 August 1874)

Background imageDescended Collection: Major Michael Rimington (colour litho)

Major Michael Rimington (colour litho)
612331 Major Michael Rimington (colour litho) by Fothergill, George Algernon (1868-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Michael Rimington, Descended from Edward Longshanks, 13 October 1898)

Background imageDescended Collection: With Admiral Sir W Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia (engraving)

With Admiral Sir W Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia (engraving)
1061672 With Admiral Sir W Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDescended Collection: The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite (engraving)

The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite (engraving)
1589228 The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite)

Background imageDescended Collection: Jack Sheppards escapes (engraving)

Jack Sheppards escapes (engraving)
3636414 Jack Sheppards escapes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppards escapes)

Background imageDescended Collection: Victorious warrior, descended from his car (engraving)

Victorious warrior, descended from his car (engraving)
5200807 Victorious warrior, descended from his car (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorious warrior, descended from his car)

Background imageDescended Collection: A Pleasure Cruise to the Mediterranean on Board the Steam Yacht 'Victoria, 'VIII

A Pleasure Cruise to the Mediterranean on Board the Steam Yacht "Victoria, "VIII
1041689 A Pleasure Cruise to the Mediterranean on Board the Steam Yacht " Victoria, " VIII, going to an Afternoon Dance on Board H Ms " Alexandra

Background imageDescended Collection: Map Western Europe Different Races Modern French

Map Western Europe Different Races Modern French
Map of western Europe showing how the different races from whom the modern French are descended were distributed in 100BC, before the days of the Roman Empire

Background imageDescended Collection: Venus Neptune Venus descend pour prier Neptune d exciter les temptes

Venus Neptune Venus descend pour prier Neptune d exciter les temptes
Venus and Neptune Venus descend pour prier Neptune d exciter les tempetes, afin que Telemaque n arrive pas and Itaque (title on object), Neptune stands on a shell and is pulled by sea horses

Background imageDescended Collection: Oratory Septem Artes liberales series title Apollo

Oratory Septem Artes liberales series title Apollo
Oratory Septem Artes liberales (series title), Apollo, descended from a cloud, a seated woman (Oratory) holds up a book. Around three angels with musical instruments and a laurel wreath, Rhetorica

Background imageDescended Collection: Dialectica Septem Artes liberales series title

Dialectica Septem Artes liberales series title
Dialectica Septem Artes liberales (series title), Mercury, descended from a cloud, makes a statement to a seated woman (Dialectica)

Background imageDescended Collection: Richard Plantagenet, 3Rd Duke Of York, 1411 To 1460. Leading English Magnate

Richard Plantagenet, 3Rd Duke Of York, 1411 To 1460. Leading English Magnate, Descended From King Edward Iii And Lord Protector Of England During Henry Vis Madness

Background imageDescended Collection: Ha penny Bridge At Sunset In Dublin, Ireland

Ha penny Bridge At Sunset In Dublin, Ireland

Background imageDescended Collection: The Three Graces

The Three Graces
The three graces - Euphrosyne, Thalia and Aglaia - generally supposed to be descended from Dionysos and Aphrodite

Background imageDescended Collection: Balloon descent at Gonesse, France

Balloon descent at Gonesse, France
The first trial hydrogen balloon which ascended from the Champ de Mars, and descended in the village of Gonesse, north east of Paris

Background imageDescended Collection: Triptych with Descent of the Holy Spirit. 16th century. Disc

Triptych with Descent of the Holy Spirit. 16th century. Disc
Disciples of Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533). Triptych with Descent of the Holy Spirit. 16th century. Catharijneconvent Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands

Background imageDescended Collection: Descent of the Holy Spirit. Haarlem?. Late 15th century. Ano

Descent of the Holy Spirit. Haarlem?. Late 15th century. Anonymous. Catharijneconvent Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands

Background imageDescended Collection: Edward Iv / Vanderbanck

Edward Iv / Vanderbanck
KING EDWARD IV Son of Richard Duke of York, descended from Edward III. Date: 1442 - 1483

Background imageDescended Collection: Edward Iv / Anon Mezzotint

Edward Iv / Anon Mezzotint
KING EDWARD IV Son of Richard duke of York, descended from Edward III. Date: 1442 - 1483

Background imageDescended Collection: Lady Eileen Orde and daughters by Madame Yevonde

Lady Eileen Orde and daughters by Madame Yevonde
Lady Eileen Orde and (inset) her two daughters by Madame Yevonde. She was formerly Lady Eileen Wellesley (1887-1952), the only daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington, descended from the Iron Duke

Background imageDescended Collection: Balloon built at Versailles

Balloon built at Versailles
A balloon built at Versailles, France, and put on display there on a platform. It was 60 feet high and 40 feet in diameter, in blue and gold material

Background imageDescended Collection: Balloon ascent from St Cloud, Paris

Balloon ascent from St Cloud, Paris
Second balloon ascent by the Robert brothers and two others from the Parc de St Cloud, Paris. They descended not far away, in the Parc de Meudon, near the Etang de la Garenne. Date: 15 July 1784

Background imageDescended Collection: Franz Van Mieris - 2

Franz Van Mieris - 2
FRANZ VAN MIERIS Dutch painter from Delft who also played the guitar or some such stringed instrument as the shades of night descended on the landscape... Date: 1635 - 1681

Background imageDescended Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Venus, dove-drawn, chariot, complaining, Jupiter, accompanied

Drawings Prints, Print, Venus, dove-drawn, chariot, complaining, Jupiter, accompanied
Drawings and Prints, Print, Plate 18: Venus in her dove-drawn chariot complaining to Jupiter, who is accompanied by Mercury and an eagle, at left Mercury has descended to earth

Background imageDescended Collection: Orpheus Eurydice ca 1500-1506 Engraving 5 1 / 16 x 3 7 / 8in

Orpheus Eurydice ca 1500-1506 Engraving 5 1 / 16 x 3 7 / 8in
Artokoloro

Background imageDescended Collection: General George Eliott 1790 Oil canvas 98 3 / 16 x 64 3 / 8

General George Eliott 1790 Oil canvas 98 3 / 16 x 64 3 / 8
Artokoloro

Background imageDescended Collection: Gulian Verplanck ca 1811 Oil panel 28 1 / 2 x 33 1 / 8

Gulian Verplanck ca 1811 Oil panel 28 1 / 2 x 33 1 / 8
Artokoloro

Background imageDescended Collection: History of Troy. Illustration of the first chapter

History of Troy. Illustration of the first chapter of the Les Grandes Chroniques de France where it is explained how Frenchs descended from the Trojans. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Turin

Background imageDescended Collection: Montgolfier balloon ascent, Versailles

Montgolfier balloon ascent, Versailles

Background imageDescended Collection: Balloon ascent from St Cloud, Paris

Balloon ascent from St Cloud, Paris

Background imageDescended Collection: Garnerin descending in his parachute, Paris

Garnerin descending in his parachute, Paris
Garnerin descending in his parachute, with his discarded balloon on the left. Claimed to be the first to descend from a balloon by means of a parachute

Background imageDescended Collection: Blanchard balloon ascent, Rouen, France

Blanchard balloon ascent, Rouen, France
Third balloon ascent of Jean-Pierre Blanchard, with Mr Boby, from the old barracks at Rouen. They later descended on the Plaine de Puissanval. 18 July 1784

Background imageDescended Collection: Balloon ascent from Tuileries Chateau, Paris

Balloon ascent from Tuileries Chateau, Paris

Background imageDescended Collection: Balloon built at Versailles

Balloon built at Versailles
A balloon built at Versailles, France, and put on display there on a platform. It was 60 feet high and 40 feet in diameter, in blue and gold material

Background imageDescended Collection: Sadler and Paget balloon ascent, Hackney

Sadler and Paget balloon ascent, Hackney
The ascent of James Sadler and Captain Paget from the Mermaid at Hackney, London. They descended near Tilbury Fort in Essex. 12 August 1811

Background imageDescended Collection: Greens balloon ascent, Surrey Zoological Gardens

Greens balloon ascent, Surrey Zoological Gardens

Background imageDescended Collection: Lunardis Grand Air Balloon

Lunardis Grand Air Balloon which ascended from the Artillery Ground, London, and descended at Ware, Hertfordshire. With an inset portrait and numbered annotations. 15 September 1784



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"Descended: A Journey Through Time and Generations" Step back in time to the Royal Wedding of 1947, where a majestic family tree blossomed with love and tradition. As Elizabeth Bathory's legacy echoed through history, her enigmatic presence left an indelible mark. From Garnerin's daring balloon and parachute descent to Dr. Beebe's Bathysphere plunging into the depths of the ocean in August 1934, humanity has always sought new heights and depths to explore. Witness the breathtaking moment as a vibrant balloon gracefully descends into the tranquil waters of the Bristol Channel, capturing hearts with its ethereal beauty. Amidst the chaos of World War II, a Supermarine Seaplane descended upon turbulent seas, embodying resilience and bravery that defined an era. The Three Graces stand tall as symbols of elegance and grace throughout centuries past. Their timeless allure continues to captivate hearts even today. In a monochromatic photograph from another time, we glimpse at a Malay Bride surrounded by her bridesmaids. The simplicity captured within this black-and-white frame tells tales of cultural traditions passed down through generations. "There was a young Fellow from Crawley, " so goes an engraving that tickles our imagination with whimsical tales spun around this mischievous character who embarked on countless adventures. A grand staircase serves as witness to regal processions descending in all their glory. Engravings etch these scenes forevermore for us to marvel at their magnificence. Illustrating "The Dead Gallant" by Outram Tristram brings forth emotions buried deep within our souls - reminding us that life is fleeting but leaves behind stories worth cherishing forevermore. Kola Dancers from India sway rhythmically under moonlit skies, their movements echoing ancient traditions handed down through generations - connecting us all across continents and cultures alike. In each image lies a story waiting to be unraveled, a glimpse into the past that reminds us of our shared humanity.