Governement Collection

Map showing the partitions of Poland, 18th century. (print)
7420057 Map showing the partitions of Poland, 18th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the partitions of Poland, from top left, Poland before 1772, after 1772, after 1793 and after 1795)

"Four Years in the Fight, The Women of France", World War I YWCA, c.1918 (poster)
XND75976 "Four Years in the Fight, The Women of France", World War I YWCA, c.1918 (poster); Private Collection

The convict hulk Warrior, 1850
3330675 The convict hulk Warrior, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the chapel on board the convict hulk Warrior'. This hulk held 600 prisoners who were used as labour in the government dockyards)

The Pluralist loading his goods on to his pack mule
3479574 The Pluralist loading his goods on to his pack mule; (add.info.: The Pluralist loading his goods on to his pack mule)

Vellore Fort, 1828
3480377 Vellore Fort, 1828; (add.info.: Vellore Fort. By Marlet 1828. This large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu)

1920 - Activities on the Internal Revenue Bureau to enforce prohibition. A Revenue Stamp is a revenue stamp for that
7134207 1920 - Activities on the Internal Revenue Bureau to enforce prohibition. A Revenue Stamp is a revenue stamp for that, in the eyes of the average bootlegger

Portrait of Jurgen Nielsen Muller, 1854 (b/w photo)
MMM5477432 Portrait of Jurgen Nielsen Muller, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); National Maritime Museum, London

Scene in the court of a king. Miniature from Codex Vaticano Rossiano 379, 13th century
BEN5464576 Scene in the court of a king. Miniature from Codex Vaticano Rossiano 379, 13th century. Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City. rome; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Samuel Plimsoll addressing the Commons, 1850
3330624 Samuel Plimsoll addressing the Commons, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Samuel Plimsoll addressing the Commons during the debate on bringing in regulations about the loading)

Illustration showing the French Corps Legislatif in Paris, 1750
UIG5634593 Illustration showing the French Corps Legislatif in Paris, 1750

Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814): Liberal Triennium, Felipe de Arco Aguero (1787-1821)
AIS5377852 Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814): Liberal Triennium, Felipe de Arco Aguero (1787-1821) proclaims the constitution of 1812 in the San Fernando square on the island of Leon (Cadiz)

Plenary assembly hall in St. Paul's Church, 28/11/2022 (photo)
8602812 Plenary assembly hall in St. Paul's Church, 28/11/2022 (photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plenary assembly hall in St)

Plenary assembly hall in St. Paul's Church, 28/11/2022 (photo)
8602810 Plenary assembly hall in St. Paul's Church, 28/11/2022 (photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plenary assembly hall in St)

Plenary assembly hall in St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche) with flags of each federal German state
8602811 Plenary assembly hall in St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche) with flags of each federal German state, 28/11/2022 (photo) by German School

Plenary assembly hall in St. Paul's Church, 28/11/2022 (photo)
8602809 Plenary assembly hall in St. Paul's Church, 28/11/2022 (photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plenary assembly hall in St)

British recruitment advertisement, 1915 (print)
6317447 British recruitment advertisement, 1915 (print) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: 20th Century U.S)

The Empire Needs Men! All Answer the Call, probably 2nd World War poster (colour litho)
SNG127032 The Empire Needs Men! All Answer the Call, probably 2nd World War poster (colour litho) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helped by the Young Lion)

Sy-Tay-Heou, Empress of China, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 July 1900 (colour engraving)
7143092 Sy-Tay-Heou, Empress of China, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 July 1900 (colour engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo © CCI

Credit Commercial De France Souscrivez Pour La Victoire, c.1918 (poster)
JAB4119762 Credit Commercial De France Souscrivez Pour La Victoire, c.1918 (poster) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); (add.info)

Li Hongzang, Viceroy of Zhili, at the imperial Court of China. 1873 (engraving)
7259224 Li Hongzang, Viceroy of Zhili, at the imperial Court of China. 1873 (engraving) by Ronjat, Etienne Antoine Eugene (b.1822); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1823-1901, Li Hongzang)

Pour la France versez votre or, l'or combat pour la victoire, 1915 (poster)
JAB4119790 Pour la France versez votre or, l'or combat pour la victoire, 1915 (poster) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); (add.info)

Owene-Siang, chinese statesman in foreign affairs. 1873 (engraving)
7259232 Owene-Siang, chinese statesman in foreign affairs. 1873 (engraving) by Ronjat, Etienne Antoine Eugene (b.1822); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owene-Siang)

Remember your first Thrill of American Liberty Your Duty, Buy United States Government Bonds, 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917
7075899 Remember your first Thrill of American Liberty Your Duty, Buy United States Government Bonds, 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917, 1917 (colour litho) by American School

War 1914 - 1918. Poster "National Borrowing"
JAB5036114 War 1914 - 1918. Poster "National Borrowing". by Courboin, Eugene (1851-1915); (add.info.: "Souscrivez a l'emprunt"); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

First World war: American propaganda poster for war savings stamps, c.1918 (poster)
2598922 First World war: American propaganda poster for war savings stamps, c.1918 (poster) by Coffin, William Haskell (1878-1941); (add.info.: "Joan of Arc Saved France)

French First World War recruiting poster for French infantry, 1915-1917 (poster)
480186 French First World War recruiting poster for French infantry, 1915-1917 (poster) by Delaspre, H. (fl.1894-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Remember your first thrill of American liberty", 1917 (colour litho)
699084 "Remember your first thrill of American liberty", 1917 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho)
1199925 Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Andrea Frizier, (painting)
7129959 Portrait of Andrea Frizier, (painting) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Andrea Frizier, Grand Chancellor of Venice, Tintoretto)

Chemist G. F. Beyertesting bootleggers booze, 1920 (b/w photo)
7134238 Chemist G.F. Beyertesting bootleggers booze, 1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); GG Vintage Images; UIG

Supreme court of cassation, palace of justice, detail, Rome, Italy (photo)
7071413 Supreme court of cassation, palace of justice, detail, Rome, Italy (photo) by Calderini, Guglielmo (1837-1916); (add.info.: Supreme court of cassation, palace of justice, detail, Rome)

Bust of Niccolo da Uzzano, 1450 circa (painted terracotta)
7146251 Bust of Niccolo da Uzzano, 1450 circa (painted terracotta) by Desiderio da Settignano (1428-64); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Portrait of an athlete, known as Alcibiades, 1st century AD, (marble)
7146491 Portrait of an athlete, known as Alcibiades, 1st century AD, (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of an athlete)

The Delivery of the Decretals to Pope Gregory IX, c. 1501-1520 (fresco)
7146012 The Delivery of the Decretals to Pope Gregory IX, c.1501-1520 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Sala delle Muse, Vatican Museums

Portrait of Alessandro de Medici, 1534 (oil on wood)
7146830 Portrait of Alessandro de Medici, 1534 (oil on wood) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 157x114 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The eviction of the judges of the High Court of Justice, while making provision for the impeachment of Louis Napoleon
3062044 The eviction of the judges of the High Court of Justice, while making provision for the impeachment of Louis Napoleon during his coup d'etat of 1851

Franklin Roosevelt giving speech to Eighth American Scientific Congress, Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974480 Franklin Roosevelt giving speech to Eighth American Scientific Congress, Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: U.S)

Shooting at Alligators (engraving)
7170661 Shooting at Alligators (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting at Alligators)

Caricature of French politicians Camille Pelletan and Edouard Lockroy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796378 Caricature of French politicians Camille Pelletan and Edouard Lockroy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Shield of the Confederation of Argentina (colour litho)
XJL211255 Shield of the Confederation of Argentina (colour litho) by Argentinian School, (19th Century); Private Collection; Argentinian, out of copyright

Philippe V (1293-1322) the Tall and the States-General reject the pretensions of Jeanne II
KW177743 Philippe V (1293-1322) the Tall and the States-General reject the pretensions of Jeanne II, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

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"Government: A Tapestry of History and Power" Step into the world of government through a kaleidoscope of captivating artworks and photographs. From recruitment posters to portraits, each piece tells a unique story about the essence of governance. In 1914, a vibrant recruitment poster titled "Your King and Country Need You" beckoned brave souls to serve their nation during times of turmoil. Its colorful lithograph captured the patriotic fervor that swept across communities, uniting them under one flag. Travel back further in time to 1773 with Robert Clive's oil on canvas masterpiece. This portrait reveals the commanding presence of an influential figure who shaped history through his role in British colonial administration. Delve even deeper into antiquity as you gaze upon the head of Gaius Caesar, dating back to approximately 2 BC-4 AD. This ancient artifact offers a glimpse into the leadership style prevalent during Roman times, reminding us that governments have evolved over centuries. The assassination of governor Bustamante immortalized on canvas transports us to an era fraught with political unrest from 1898-1904. Through this painting, we witness both the fragility and resilience inherent in governing bodies facing challenges from within. Shifting gears from politics to science, behold chemist G. F. Beyer testing bootleggers' booze in a black-and-white photograph taken in 1920. It serves as a reminder that governments play multifaceted roles beyond legislation - safeguarding public health is also paramount. Zooming out from individual stories, we find ourselves standing before Rome's Palace of Justice - home to Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation since its completion. The intricate details captured in this photograph remind us that justice is at the core of any well-functioning government system. Turning our attention towards art again, let your eyes wander over Niccolo da Uzzano's painted terracotta bust created around 1450 circa.