Fame Collection (page 9)

David Perez Neapolitanus, engraved by Giovanni Vitalba (1738-c. 92), 1774 (engraving)
DEC418544 David Perez Neapolitanus, engraved by Giovanni Vitalba (1738-c.92), 1774 (engraving) by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815) (after); 35.7x25 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection

The "Fame"with Foul-Weather Jack (colour litho)
726512 The " Fame" with Foul-Weather Jack (colour litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Fame" with Foul-Weather Jack)

Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor, American Hollywood film stars and actors (coloured photo)
6033786 Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor, American Hollywood film stars and actors (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entrance Hall of Messrs Pears of Pears Soap fame, reproducing a hall in Herculaneum (colour litho)
559404 Entrance Hall of Messrs Pears of Pears Soap fame, reproducing a hall in Herculaneum (colour litho) by English School

The Stowe Reliefs: Mercury Conducting Tragic and Comic Poetry to the Hill of Parnassus, c
XYC146049 The Stowe Reliefs: Mercury Conducting Tragic and Comic Poetry to the Hill of Parnassus, c.1740 (bronzed limewood) by Chuke, Michael (1679-1742) (attr.to); Yale Center for British Art

Joan Greenwood, English actress (b / w photo)
6032677 Joan Greenwood, English actress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan Greenwood (1921-1987), English actress

Gabrielle Ray, English stage actress and singer (b / w photo)
6032663 Gabrielle Ray, English stage actress and singer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabrielle Ray (1883-1973)

Hazel Thompson, English stage actress (b / w photo)
6032658 Hazel Thompson, English stage actress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hazel Thompson, English stage actress)

Kirk Douglas, American film actor (b / w photo)
6032644 Kirk Douglas, American film actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirk Douglas (born 1916), American film actor

Jeanette MacDonald, American singer and actress (b / w photo)
6032632 Jeanette MacDonald, American singer and actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanette MacDonald (1903-1965)

Clark Gable, American film actor (b / w photo)
6032624 Clark Gable, American film actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clark Gable (1901-1960), American film actor

Sylvia Sidney, American actress (b / w photo)
6032622 Sylvia Sidney, American actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sylvia Sidney (1910-1999), American actress

Zena Dare, English stage actress and singer as Lady Madcap (b / w photo)
6032616 Zena Dare, English stage actress and singer as Lady Madcap (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zena Dare (1887-1975)

Lloyd Hughes, American film actor (b / w photo)
6032612 Lloyd Hughes, American film actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lloyd Hughes (1897-1958), American film actor

Spencer Tracy, American Hollywood actor (b / w photo)
6032606 Spencer Tracy, American Hollywood actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spencer Tracy (1900-1967), American Hollywood actor

Marion Davies, American film actress (b / w photo)
6032601 Marion Davies, American film actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marion Davies (1897-1961), American film actress

Violet Vanbrugh, English stage actress (b / w photo)
6032595 Violet Vanbrugh, English stage actress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violet Vanbrugh (1867-1942), English stage actress

Myrna Loy, American film actress and William Powell, American actor (coloured photo)
6032582 Myrna Loy, American film actress and William Powell, American actor (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Myrna Loy (1905-1993)

Sylvia Sidney, American actress (coloured photo)
6032574 Sylvia Sidney, American actress (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sylvia Sidney (1910-1999), American actress

The Plinth and the Bust: famous French artists soliciting fame for the right to occupy the empty plinth awaiting
6031063 The Plinth and the Bust: famous French artists soliciting fame for the right to occupy the empty plinth awaiting the bust of a great man (litho) by Leandre

Harry Houdini c. 1898 (litho)
1194746 Harry Houdini c. 1898 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the greatest of all magicians, the Houdinis, Harry)

Fame, from the statue by C Rauch, in the Collection of the Queen (engraving)
5198884 Fame, from the statue by C Rauch, in the Collection of the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fame, from the statue by C Rauch)

Mozart and the Concerto (litho)
5209926 Mozart and the Concerto (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mozart and the Concerto)

Davy, and an Explosion (litho)
5209929 Davy, and an Explosion (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Davy, and an Explosion)

The Laurel (colour litho)
976282 The Laurel (colour litho) by Eland, John Shenton (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laurel. Illustration for Flower Legends for Children Told by Hilda Murray Pictured by Js Eland)

The Temptation of Pierre Montmartre (chromolitho)
1056890 The Temptation of Pierre Montmartre (chromolitho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temptation of Pierre Montmartre)

Perseus and the Medusa, ceiling decoration from the Sala di Galatea
BEN119426 Perseus and the Medusa, ceiling decoration from the Sala di Galatea, 1511-12 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons, Mr Gladstones Peroration (engraving)
1062171 The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons, Mr Gladstones Peroration (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho)
1039457 The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Far East)

Pop Music Fans Debbie Wright (left) and Kim McCullogh (right) surrounded by their collection of books, badge and posters of their favourite pop group The Bay City Rollers

Danny La Rue at the Coventry Theatre, 8th April 1978

Danny La Rue at the Coventry Theatre 8th April 1978

Composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from 1866
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Portrait of William Shakespeare
This 1849 vintage print features the portrait of William Shakespeare

Madame De Stael
Engraving From 1873 Featuring The Swiss Author, Anne Louise Germaine de Sta

Fredrika Bremer
Engraving From 1873 Featuring The Swedish Writer, Fredrika Bremer. Bremer Lived From 1801 Until 1865

Henry Grattan
Engraving From 1873 Featuring The Irish Statesman Opposed To The Union Of Ireland And England, Henry Grattan. Grattan Lived From 1746 Until 1820

Daniel Defoe
Engraving From 1837 Featuring The English Author Of The Book " Robinson Crusoe", Daniel Defoe. Defoe Lived From 1660 Until 1731

George Washington Signature
Beautifully detailed engraved signature of George Washington from National Portrait Gallery of Eminent American, Volume I, Published in 1862. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Boeing B-50A Superfortress 46-10 Lucky Lady II
United States Air Force - Boeing B-50A-5-BO Superfortress 46-10 (msn 15720) Lucky Lady II, which made first non-stop flight around the world, from 26 February - 2 March 1949

Hanriot HD-1 flown by Charles Nungesser
The Hanriot HD-1 flown by famed World War I French Ace Charles Nungesser in the 1925 movie The Sky Raider, with Nungessers distinctive badge on the fuselage side

NRC tailless research glider from the National Research Council in Canada (sometimes referred to as Pterodactyl VIII, referring to its lineage from Prof. Hills pre-war Pterodactyls)

Hubert Latham, Henry Farman and Roger Sommer at Riems
Hubert Latham in his Antoinette IV, with Henry Farman in his Farman III biplane and roger Sommer, also flying a Farmn III at the Grande Semaine d Aviation de la Champagne, held near Reims in France

Ira D. Sankey, composer and evangelist
An illustration from " The Family Friend" published by S.W. Partridge & Co. (London, 1875). Ira D. Sankey, the composer in the partnership of Moody and Sankey

Engraving of composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from 1870
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Schubert engraving
Antique Lithograph Plate

Schumann engraving
Antique Lithograph Plate

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"Fame: A Timeless Pursuit of Recognition and Legacy" From the ancient tales of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon, to modern-day icons like Che Guevara adorning walls in Havana, it has always captivated our imaginations. Artists throughout history have immortalized moments that define fame – be it Jan Saenredam's depiction of Plato's Cave or Louis Wain's whimsical portrayal of possession as nine points of the law. Even in the realm of sports, fame finds its place. Jack Johnson racing on his motor car symbolizes how athletic prowess can propel individuals into the limelight. And who could forget the iconic image captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt - a sailor passionately kissing a nurse in Times Square at the end of World War II? It forever etched their names into history. The allure extends beyond individuals; places too can become famous. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds an esteemed position as home to one of America's most prestigious races – the Indianapolis 500. London Life magazine recognized this when they featured Julie Christie on their front cover in 1966, showcasing her undeniable talent and beauty. Celebrities like Humphrey Bogart became synonymous with fame through their exceptional performances on screen. Their charisma and talent made them household names across generations, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. Yet fame isn't limited to those we know by name; sometimes it visits even those whose identities remain unknown but heroic nonetheless. As depicted in "Fame Visits the Heroic Unknown Dead, " recognition is bestowed upon ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts. In a lighter vein, humor also plays a role in our fascination with fame. St. Swithin's cartoon umbrella from the 19th century reminds us that even mundane objects can achieve notoriety if given enough attention. And finally, there are those instances where fame intersects with politics and society itself – such as Jackie Kennedy carrying London Life magazine.