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"Unveiling the Past: A Journey through Time and Artwork" Step into the world of documentation, where history comes alive through the meticulous preservation of knowledge

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Desire-Magloire Bourneville and Paul Regnard Iconographie Photographique de la

Desire-Magloire Bourneville and Paul Regnard Iconographie Photographique de la
2626848 Desire-Magloire Bourneville and Paul Regnard Iconographie Photographique de la SalptriAre by Regnard, Paul (1850-1927); (add.info)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving)

Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving)
985840 Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hill, John (c.1716-75); 41.7x26.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulips)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Rosa centifolia foliacea (hundred leaved / petaled rose), 1824-1826

Rosa centifolia foliacea (hundred leaved / petaled rose), 1824-1826
991248 Rosa centifolia foliacea (hundred leaved/petaled rose), 1824-1826 (stipple-engraving printed in colours and finished by hand) by RedoutA©

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Bluebellied Roller, 1893 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Bluebellied Roller, 1893 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991228 Bluebellied Roller, 1893 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Keulemans, Johan Gerard (1842-1912); 38.3x28.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bluebellied Roller; Coracias Cyanogaster)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Portrait of a Lady as Sappho, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Lady as Sappho, (oil on canvas)
990117 Portrait of a Lady as Sappho, (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (attr. to); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady as Sappho)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Ledger of court wine, 1762-73 (pen & ink on vellum)

Ledger of court wine, 1762-73 (pen & ink on vellum)
3242319 Ledger of court wine, 1762-73 (pen & ink on vellum) by English School, (18th century); 37.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Carbonell (c.1700-1773)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act

America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act of March 22, 1765 in May 1766 with The Liberty-Pole Festival. The Liberty Pole was known to be a symbol of dissent against Great Britain

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Plate 47 from the book Documents Decoratifs, published in 1902

Plate 47 from the book Documents Decoratifs, published in 1902
1195330 Plate 47 from the book Documents Decoratifs, published in 1902, 1902 (colour lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 46x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Early Coaches, c. 1836 (engraving)

Early Coaches, c. 1836 (engraving)
3709405 Early Coaches, c.1836 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Charles Dickens Sketches by Boz)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Xenophon dictating his history, illustration from Hutchinson

Xenophon dictating his history, illustration from Hutchinson
IL322129 Xenophon dictating his history, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Metropolitan Police Office inspection sheet for a Common Lodging House at 112 High Street

Metropolitan Police Office inspection sheet for a Common Lodging House at 112 High Street
6032962 Metropolitan Police Office inspection sheet for a Common Lodging House at 112 High Street, Deptford in London to ensure that standards were upheld (litho) by English School

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Wild Turkey, Male and Female, 1808-1814 (hand-coloured engraving)

Wild Turkey, Male and Female, 1808-1814 (hand-coloured engraving)
991236 Wild Turkey, Male and Female, 1808-1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Peale, Titian Ramsey (1799-1885); 34.8x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Turkey)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: The Cotswold Breed, Ewe, 8 years old, 1840-1842 (hand-coloured lithograph)

The Cotswold Breed, Ewe, 8 years old, 1840-1842 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991235 The Cotswold Breed, Ewe, 8 years old, 1840-1842 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Shiels, William (1785-1857); 32.5x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cotswold Breed, Ewe, 8 years old)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Thaumalea Picta (Golden Pheasants), 1870-1872 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Thaumalea Picta (Golden Pheasants), 1870-1872 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991230 Thaumalea Picta (Golden Pheasants), 1870-1872 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99) & Smit, J. (fl.1870); 47x59.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Case book used by Florence Nightingale at Harley Street (pen & ink on paper)

Case book used by Florence Nightingale at Harley Street (pen & ink on paper)
FNM321942 Case book used by Florence Nightingale at Harley Street (pen & ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Florence Nightingale Museum, London

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Mergus Serrator, Foemina (red-breasted Merganser, female)

Mergus Serrator, Foemina (red-breasted Merganser, female)
986448 Mergus Serrator, Foemina (red-breasted Merganser, female), 1770-1829 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mergus Serrator)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Sexta Asie Tabula, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut)

Sexta Asie Tabula, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut)
986160 Sexta Asie Tabula, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); 35x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sexta Asie Tabula)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: An Illuminated Document from Mexico, Showing the Coat of Arms of the Viceroy Sotomayor, c

An Illuminated Document from Mexico, Showing the Coat of Arms of the Viceroy Sotomayor, c
986332 An Illuminated Document from Mexico, Showing the Coat of Arms of the Viceroy Sotomayor, c.1645 (Illuminated document from Amate (Fig-tree bark paper), cotton) by Mexican School

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Mato-Tope, adorned with the Insignia of his Warlike Deeds, 1844 (hand coloured aquatint)

Mato-Tope, adorned with the Insignia of his Warlike Deeds, 1844 (hand coloured aquatint)
986299 Mato-Tope, adorned with the Insignia of his Warlike Deeds, 1844 (hand coloured aquatint) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mato-Tope)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Pulmonaria Maritima, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Pulmonaria Maritima, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991241 Pulmonaria Maritima, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulmonaria Maritima)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Chaetodon Glaucus, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Chaetodon Glaucus, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991237 Chaetodon Glaucus, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaetodon Glaucus)

Background imageDocumentation Collection: Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast, 1714 (engraving)

Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast, 1714 (engraving)
985754 Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast, 1714 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast)



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"Unveiling the Past: A Journey through Time and Artwork" Step into the world of documentation, where history comes alive through the meticulous preservation of knowledge. Just like Herodotus, the Greek historian who paved the way for historical documentation, we embark on a captivating voyage. First stop - "A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931. " This vibrant lithograph captures not only geographical details but also serves as a testament to human progress and unity. Next, we delve into nature's wonders with "Ruffed Grouse, 1865, " a hand-coloured lithograph that immortalizes this majestic bird in all its glory. The intricate details bring us closer to understanding our natural surroundings. As we wander further into time, an enchanting engraving titled "Wild Court off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane" transports us back to Victorian London in 1855. Every line etched on paper tells tales of bustling streets and hidden stories waiting to be discovered. Moving forward yet still embracing history's embrace is "Aylesbury Place, Clerkenwell, 1899. " Through H. W. Fincham's black-and-white photograph, we witness life frozen in time – capturing moments that would otherwise fade away. The beauty of flora unfolds before our eyes with "Magnolia hodgsonii, " an exquisite coloured engraving from 1855. Each stroke reveals nature's delicate artistry while reminding us of its enduring presence throughout centuries. Ulisse Aldrovandi takes center stage next with his botanical plates published in various works. From squash to turnips and pineapples – each illustration showcases Aldrovandi’s dedication to documenting plant species during his lifetime (1522-1605). These vivid depictions offer glimpses into past agricultural practices and remind us how far we've come since then. Lastly, behold the allure of heirloom vegetables captured by Ulisse Aldrovandi’s skilled hand.