Illustration Collection (page 8)

Map of Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts
Plymouth Bay on the northern coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

East Jersey and West Jersey
Map of colonial East and West Jersey, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Crew of the USS Constitution in battle, War of 1812
Deck of the US frigate " Constitution" engaging in battle with British " Guerriere, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Carolina colonist refusing to pay taxes, 1700s
Tax-collector beaten off by an angry Carolina colonist. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Battle of Waterloo, 1815
Cavalry charge during Napoleons final battle at Waterloo, 1815. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Palestinian women in Jerusalem, 1800s
Arab women getting water from a fountain in Jerusalem, 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

US Navy base at Sackets Harbor, NY, 1814
Sackets Harbor on Lake Ontario in 1814, a US Naval station in the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Arab empire, mid-700s
Empire of the Arab Caliphs, middle of the 8th century. Printed color lithograph

Edgar Allen Poe. Engraved reproduction of a 19th-century daguerrotype

Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter
Tam O Shanter chased by a witch, from a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a John Faed illustration

Pinel releasing mental patients from shackles in France, 1796
Philippe Pinel releasing mental patients at La Salpetriere from their bonds, 1796. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of a painting

Backyard carnival, 1800s
Children putting on a circus in the backyarrd, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

La Fontaine, Moliere, Racine, and other French writers, 1600s
Conversation among French authors La Fontaine, Boileau, Moliere, and Racine. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Ladies in Florence during the Renaissance
Noble ladies of Florence during the early 1400s. Antique hand-colored print

Burmese womens native attire
Women of Burma (now Brunei) in traditional dress, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

St. Marks Cathedral, Venice, 1800s
Square in front of Saint Marks Cathedral in Venice, 1880s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19tth-century illustration

Rock of Gibraltar in the British Empire
British troops occupying Gibraltar, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shackletons Manchurian ponies, Antarctica, 1908
Manchurian ponies used by Shackleton in the Antarctic, 1908-09. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Medieval dining room
Dining table of a lady of quality, 1400s. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a miniature from a French manuscript, Renaud de Montauban

Sir Richard Burton in India, 1800s
British explorer Richard Burton in native Indian dress, 1848. Hand-colored half tone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Mozart and his sister playing for Empress Maria Theresa
Young Mozart and his sister play a duet for Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Longbowmen during the Hundred Years War
French archers from the town of Rheims, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

General Meades council of war at Gettysburg
Union generals discuss strategy before the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1863. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Chancellorsville, 1863
General Stonewall Jackson leading the Confederates at Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Confederate charge up Little Round Top, held by the 20th Maine Regiment, Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Battle of Munfordville, Kentucky, Civil War
Confederates charging Union fortifications at Munfordville, Kentucky, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of the Wilderness, Civil War, 1864
Confederates capturing Union breastworks during the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plundering a plantation during Shermans March to the Sea
Shermans troops foraging on a Georgia plantation, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone, with his signature. Digitally colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley
Major-General Arthur Wellesley in 1806, later Duke of Wellington. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-centry illustration

Women of Tudor England
City women and a country-woman in Elizabethan England, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Druid carrying mistletoe and a sickle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Prehistoric cave art of a bull, Altamira, Spain
Prehistoric cave painting of a bull, Altamira, Spain. Color halftone reproduction

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Theodora, Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire, and her court. Printed 19th-century halftone reproduction of a mosaic at Ravenna

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Wedding of Alexander the Great and Statira. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Pyramids along the Nile
Pyramids at Gizeh, with dhows on the Nile River in Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Egyptian deities separating night and day
Ancient Egyptian deities Shu separating Sibu and Nuit. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting on a mummy-case

Chariot race in ancient Rome
Chariot race in the Circus Maximus of ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Road from ancient Athens to Eleusis
Temple of Aphrodite (left) on the road from Eleusis to Athens, ancient Greece. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Greek urn
Richly decorated Greek urn. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an artifact

Mongol soldiers demonstrating their horsemanship
Mongol warriors showing their horsemanship to the Chinese forces of Hung-Wu. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina, 1780, American Revolution. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration by F.C. Yohn

Bronco rider
Cowboy riding a bronco on the western range. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Frederic Remington illustration

John Stark in the Revolutionary War
American General John Stark overlooking a battlefield. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Chappel

Pine Tree flag of the American Revolution
American soldier carrying the Pine Tree flag, Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting by George Maynard

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Timbuktu in Africa, as drawn by Rene-Auguste Caillie, the first European visitor, 1828. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Caillies illustration

Lindisfarne Priory J880141
LINDISFARNE PRIORY, Northumberland. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) of the Saxon church 652 AD

Hailes Abbey N950007
HAILES ABBEY, Gloucestershire. The medieval buildings, fishponds, watercourses and other features of the abbey estate shown in their landscape setting

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From the Thirteen Original Colonies in 1776 to the vibrant cover of Ms. Magazine's first issue in 1972, illustrations have played a significant role in capturing history and culture. Whether it's EXPL2A-00352 showcasing Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman or the enchanting depiction of Hindu goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati from India, these illustrations transport us to ancient lands steeped in mythology. A map of ancient Rome takes us back to the grandeur of an empire that shaped Western civilization. Meanwhile, Babar, king of elephants, and Celeste engage in a playful game of tennis at Celesteville as depicted by Jean de Brunhoff's illustration from his beloved Babar books from the 1930s. Hadrian's Wall stands tall as a testament to Roman engineering prowess while a picture of Lakshmi holding lotus flowers reminds us of her divine presence as the goddess of wealth. William and Mary College transports us to colonial America during the 1700s when education was taking root on American soil. Johannes Brahms comes alive through an illustration that captures his musical genius and passion. Lastly, we are mesmerized by an intricate Book of Kells illustration depicting St. Matthew with meticulous details that showcase artistic mastery from centuries ago. These diverse illustrations not only tell stories but also serve as windows into different eras and cultures – reminding us how art has always been a powerful medium for human expression.