Hung Collection

The Zulu war. Scene of the Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana)
After the Battle of Isadhlwana. A description by Lieutenant Crealock reads, Day waned and the night hung over the hill, when we reached the last ridge, beyond which lay what had been our camp

Omikuji fortune-telling papers, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

April Fool / Coats 1924
April Fool: Two coats and hats on a stand, looking at first glance like a couple embracing

Still Life of Game Birds, 1624 (oil on canvas)
SCP50337 Still Life of Game Birds, 1624 (oil on canvas) by Empoli, Jacopo Chimenti (1551-1640); 119x152 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Tangerine good luck symbols, Chinese New Year decoration, Macao, China, Asia

San Sebastian, Spain - The Beach and the Casino - Beach Huts
San Sebastian - The Beach and the Casino - Spain - mobile beach huts. Note the striped swimming costumes hung out to dry on a rudimentary washing line. Date: 1906

Still Life with Fowl (oil on canvas)
490128 Still Life with Fowl (oil on canvas) by Cuyck, Frans van (c.1640-89); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Milton / Comus / Stars 1634
the Stars That nature hung in Heav n, and fill d their Lamps with everlasting oil, to give due light To the misled and lonely Travailer. Date: First published : 1634

Washing day, Burano Island, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Colourful traditional clothes for sale, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Louvre Paintings 1929
Van Dijks Charles I dominates this group of 17th century paintings hung rather unimaginatively in a gallery of the Louvre

Discreet Bread Bin
A curtain hung across a disused kitchen range is a discreet way to store your bread in its bread bin. Date: 1930s

Statue of Li Hongzhang, Xujiahui, China
Statue of Li Hongzhang (1823-1901), at Xujiahui (Zikawei, Siccawei, Siccawi) in the Xuhui District of Shanghai. Li Hongzhang (also Li Hung-chang)

Traditional Moroccan rugs and lamps, street market, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Smoking Fish
Smoking fish, in France. The fish are hung inside the chimney over the fire

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher, 1812, George, the Prince Regent, dancing

Comic postcard, Man with hangover sitting on bed Date: 20th century

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PERU Cusco Peruvian man wearing colourful traditional hat with tassels in Mercado del Quiswarcancha. Colorful Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction

Li Hung-Chan, China

WW2 Birthday Card, Keep Smiling!
A WW2 birthday greeings card, Blessed are they who do not keep awake at night - But dream of happier times ahead! The image portrays a content old man asleep in bed

WW2 Birthday Card, Full Speed Ahead!
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows an old man riding his Penny Farthing, wearing a soldier's tin hat and satchel and a priority sign hung around his neck. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card
An illustrated WW2 greetings card complete with ribbon, To my son on active service. The image shows a Union Jack flag hung below some green shuttered windows. Date: circa 1940s

Mellowes Metal Windows Advertisement
An advertisement for Mellowes and Co. Ltd. the illustration showcases a Mellowes No. 2 section casement metal window, hung from the centre. Date: circa 1920s

Angeli Laudantes Tapestry
A tapestry woven for Eton College Chapel in 1905, from a Burne-Jones design in 1894, depicting two angels playing their harps, standing amongst flowers

Vieux Habits! Vieux Galons!
This illustration portrays a gentleman wearing a top hat, and holding a cane under his arm, observing some old French military uniform hung in the wardrobe, possibly his own. Date: circa 1901

Wawel Castle, Krakow
An illustration of the Wawel Royal Castle in central krakow, Poland, with more modern buildings set in front. The green topped building is known as Sigismund Tower

Japan - Old Clothes Dealer
Old Clothes Dealer, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Washing Day
This etching shows a large building, undergoing a large scale washing day, with people working under the canopy roof and clothes hung outside. Date: circa 1925

Jennie
A portrait oil painting of a young woman, named Jennie, who is say with her arms on her hips, with a key hung around her neck. Date: circa 1924

Wood-duck
An oil painting of two dead wood ducks hung over a branch of a tree, with a lolling tongue. Date: circa 1857

Anthony Horderns Fine Art Gallery
An illustration displaying an interior section of Anthony Hordern's Fine Art Gallery, well furnished with ornate table and hung paintings. Date: circa 1916

Giant sawfish, hung up by a mast, Florida, United States. Captioned, A Leviathan of the Deep: The Largest Fish Ever Caught On Light Tackle'

Hanging the Kaiser at Brackley
After the signing of the Armistace on November 11th 1918 effiges of The German Kaiser and Little Willie were hung at Brackley Northants in front of a large crowd illustrating the anger felt by

But Who Will He Belong To? General Election 1910
Adapted drawing from a painting by Joshua Reynold of United Kingdom not knowing which way the election would go. The general election was resulted in a hung parliament

Illustration of a dead wolf
Hand coloured. Illustration of a dead wolf which has been hung around the neck with a rope from a tree branch. It is dark and a full moon is visible.. Part of Box 365, Miscellaneous Part 1

Cato St - Richard Tidd
Richard Tidd A shoemaker, one of the Cato Street conspirators. Sentenced to death for high treason and hung on 2 May 1820 at Newgate. Date: 1820

Richard Tidd - Cato Street
Richard Tidd (1775 - 1820) A shoemaker, one of the Cato Street conspirators. Sentenced to death for high treason and hung on 2 May 1820 at Newgate. Date:

VENEZUELA SKELETONS
Among the peoples of the Oronoko region, the custom is to expose the dead till they are reduced to skeletons, which are then hung in a sacred building Date: 1737

Merganser, 1883 (oil on canvas)
873748 Merganser, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 86.68 x52.07 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase with funds provided by

Illustration for Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (litho)
6006257 Illustration for Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (litho) by Austen, John (1886-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Leon delicately hung her long lace shawl on her shoulders)

John Keats: Isabella, Or, The Pot Of Basil (colour litho)
5993596 John Keats: Isabella, Or, The Pot Of Basil (colour litho) by Burleigh, Averil Mary (1883-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hung over her sweet Basil evermore)

A Dorsetshire Legend (engraving)
6021194 A Dorsetshire Legend (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dorsetshire Legend)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989490 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Sketches in Western Africa (engraving)
1044344 Sketches in Western Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Western Africa)

Major John Andre, late Adjutant General of the British army in North America
3267431 Major John Andre, late Adjutant General of the British army in North America, engraved by Thomas Cook (1744-1818) c.1785 (engraving) by Dodd

Comic postcard, Man with hangover after drunken evening Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Dog with a hangover Date: 20th century

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"Hung in History: From the Battle of Isandula to Gustave Dore's Illustrations, a Captivating Journey" Step into the past as we explore scenes from different corners of the world where 'hung' takes on various meanings. Travel back to the Zulu war and witness the haunting remnants of the Battle of Isandula, forever etched in history. Immerse yourself in Tokyo's vibrant culture as you discover Omikuji fortune-telling papers that hold secrets and dreams for many. Uncover a playful twist with April Fool/Coats 1924, where laughter filled the air during this whimsical era. Escape to San Sebastian, Spain, where sun-kissed beaches and charming beach huts create an idyllic coastal retreat. Delve into Gustave Dore's thought-provoking masterpiece depicting "Helping The Hanging Man To Die, " offering a glimpse into humanity's complex emotions. Experience Chinese New Year festivities adorned with Tangerine good luck symbols in Macao, China - a celebration steeped in tradition. Venture to Burano Island in Venice and immerse yourself in its colorful charm while witnessing everyday life unfold during washing day rituals. Discover Paro, Bhutan's hidden gem as you browse through racks of vibrant traditional clothes that tell stories of ancient customs and heritage. Marvel at masterpieces within Louvre Paintings 1929 collection; each stroke capturing timeless beauty frozen on canvas. Encounter unexpected elegance with a discreet bread bin that adds sophistication to any kitchen space. Stand before Li Hongzhang's statue standing tall amidst Xujiahui’s bustling streets – an emblematic figure symbolizing resilience and leadership. Finally, journey back centuries ago when Milton penned his enchanting verses about Comus under starlit skies – an ethereal experience transcending time itself. In these diverse moments captured across continents and eras lies our shared human experiences - tales woven together by threads of history, culture, and art.