Gifted Collection

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) shown in the late 1860s with a pet dog. Louise was the fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Art Nouveau Embroidery
Four art nouveau embroidery designs by Ann Macbeth, one of the most gifted designers of the influential Glasgow School. Date: 1902

Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautist
Caricature of Cora Cardigan (Hannah Rosetta Dinah Moulton, 1860-1931), virtuoso flautist who worked mainly in theatres and music halls. She also played the violin. 1883

Sofa, c. 1936. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin
Sofa, c. 1936

Carver Armchair, 1935/1942. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin
Carver Armchair, 1935/1942

Slate-top Table, c. 1940. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin
Slate-top Table, c. 1940

Side Chair, 1936. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin
Side Chair, 1936

The Little farm
A broad, landscape oil painting showing a little farm in the countryside, gifted to Sir. W. Baldwin Spencer. Date: circa 1918

Victoria Park, Water Fountain
The extremely ornate Victoria drinking fountain in Victoria Park, gifted by Angela Burdett Coutts and opened in the summer of 1862. Date: 1862

The Old Mill at Arbury (photo)
727562 The Old Mill at Arbury (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Mill at Arbury)

Pandora, 1881 (w / c on paper)
RWS137231 Pandora, 1881 (w/c on paper) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 26x24.3 cm; Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London

Studenting (engraving)
1063551 Studenting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studenting. Illustration for The Graphic)

Haydn praised the composition highly, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Haydn praised the composition highly, (1907). In 1792, the celebrated Austrian composer Haydn was to pass through Bonn on his way to Vienna from London

Pay attention to this young man, for he will make a noise in the world some day, (1907). The teenage Beethoven visits Mozart in Vienna

He was imitating the playing of a violin, (1907). Creator: Unknown
He was imitating the playing of a violin, (1907). Mathias Haydn becomes aware that his five-year-old son Joseph is musically gifted

Megulia - La Bien Dotee, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Megulia - La Bien Dotee, 1403, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript De Claris mulieribus, traduction anonyme en francais (Livre des femmes nobles et renommees) by Giovanni Boccaccio

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1759 (1906). Mozarts (1756-1791) first attempt, at the age of three, to play the piano. In the doorway his sister Nannerl and his father Leopold look

Mozart at the age of seven in front of Empress Maria Theresa, 1763. (1906). Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) playing his violin in front of the Empress of Austria

Mozart Wins the Heart of Royalty c1763 (early 20th century). Artist: C Dudley Tennant
Mozart Wins the Heart of Royalty c1763 (early 20th century). Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) at the age of seven playing his violin in front of the Empress Maria Theresa and her husband

Lady Patricia Ramsay and her son
Lady Patricia Ramsay, formerly Princess Patricia of Connaught (1886-1974) with her son, Master Alexander Ramsay of Mar (1919-2000) around 1927

Black And White Illustration Of A Man And An Abstract Pattern Emerging From A Round Object Over His Head

Girl Painting On Glass

Paint Splatters And Paint Brush

Princess Yourievsky, well known society hostess and singer
Portrait of Princess Yourievsky, well known society hostess and a gifted singer, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Diana Ghisi
DIANA GHISI Italian artist, the most gifted of a family of engravers - her work is said to outrank that of her father and her two brothers. Date: 1536 - 1580+

Fortune Telling Birds
A fortune-teller in the streets of London uses Indian birds who are, it seems, gifted with occult powers of divination Date: 1890s

National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden - Chapel Window
National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden. The west window of the Homes chapel, designed by Frank O. Salisbury and gifted by Sir Charles C. Wakefield

Tsesarevich Nikolai of Russia
Engraving from a photograph of Nikolai, Tsesarevich of Russia (1843-1865), eldest son and heir of Tsar Alexander II. The Tsesarevich was a gifted young man trained in a liberal tradition by

Head Young Woman 1522 Black chalk highlighted
Artokoloro

Betrothal Virgin ca 1770 Pen brown ink wash black chalk
Artokoloro

Pandora opening the box (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XIR365058 Pandora opening the box (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); 24.2 x 39.3 cm; Bibliotheque de l Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Mankind must learn everything, Philips Galle, 1563

Portrait of Benjamin Hallett (mezzotint)
XJF1072752 Portrait of Benjamin Hallett (mezzotint) by McArdell, James (c.1729-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: A child no yet 5 years old performed under the tuition of Mr.Oswald)

Hans Sloane (1660-1753) Irish-born collector and physician. Gifted the Chelsea Physick Garden, established on his estate at Chelsea, London, to the Apothecaries Company

Grotesque gyrations by gifted eccentriques. Date c1900

William Wostenholme, blind organist
Mr William Wostenholme (1865 - 1931), organist and composer. Totally blind from birth, who was a talented musician and studied at the College for Blind Sons of Gentlemen at Worcester

Girl standing beneath a lightbulb
MODEL RELEASED. Girl standing beneath a lightbulb

Girl holding a lightbulb
MODEL RELEASED. Girl holding a lightbulb, composite image

Max Darewski, musical prodigy
Maximillian Arnold (Max) Darewski (1894-1929), a musical prodigy who composed, conducted and played the piano. Seen here as a teenager, in coat and hat, carrying a music case

C B Fry (Sportsman)
CHARLES BURGESS FRY (1872-1956) British sportsman. Represented England at both cricket and football Described as...probably the most variously gifted Englishman of any age

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"Gifted: A Glimpse into Extraordinary Talents and Artistic Marvels" Step into the enchanting world of "Gifted, " where creativity knows no bounds. Princess Louise's passion for art is beautifully showcased through her exquisite Art Nouveau Embroidery, a testament to her artistic prowess. Intriguingly, a whimsical caricature of Cora Cardigan, the talented flautist, captures her musical brilliance with playful strokes. Meanwhile, "The Little Farm" transports us to idyllic countryside serenity, evoking feelings of tranquility and simplicity. Victoria Park's majestic Water Fountain stands tall as a symbol of grandeur and beauty. Its splendor is mirrored in the captivating photograph of "The Old Mill at Arbury, " capturing nature's timeless charm. "Pandora, 1881" mesmerizes with its watercolor on paper technique; it invites us to unravel hidden stories within its delicate brushstrokes. The sepia-toned photo showcasing the construction details of the Statue of Liberty's face in 1876 reminds us of human ingenuity and determination. A remarkable black-and-white image from c. 1890 showcases an extraordinary woman writing effortlessly with her feet—a testament to resilience and adaptability that transcends physical limitations. Through an engraving titled "Studenting, " we witness the pursuit of knowledge as an eternal flame burning bright within young minds—an ode to intellectual curiosity that shapes future generations. Haydn's composition receives high praise in a mysterious piece from 1907 by an unknown creator—its harmonies echoing through time like whispers from genius itself. Similarly prophetic words accompany another portrait: "Pay attention to this young man, for he will make a noise in the world someday. " In this captivating collection called "Gifted, " we celebrate exceptional talents across various realms—artistry that stirs emotions deep within our souls while reminding us that greatness can be found in unexpected places.