Inkwell Collection

Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving. Colored
Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Spanish friar of DIscalced Carmelite Order. Engraving. Colored

Portrait of Franz Peter Schubert, 1875 (painting)
LRI4637178 Portrait of Franz Peter Schubert, 1875 (painting) by Rieder, Wilhelm August (1796-1880); Historisches Museum der Stadt, Vienna

A problem of income - couple trying to balance the books
A problem of income. Grenville and Sue Collins trying to balance the books as they await the Mary Evans Picture Library Royalty Statement...! Date: circa 1910s

Kittens Playing on Desk, (oil on canvas)
1197583 Kittens Playing on Desk, (oil on canvas) by Neuville, Alfred Brunel de (1852-1941); 55.8x66. cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

SEQUOYA (1770?-1843). Native American scholar, with his printed Cherokee alphabet. Painting by Henry Inmam, after a painting by Charles Bird King, c1830

The Letter (oil on canvas)
CH402348 The Letter (oil on canvas) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 71.1x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Edmond Duranty, writer and art critic. 1879 (pastel and tempera on wood)
LRI4638298 Portrait of Edmond Duranty, writer and art critic. 1879 (pastel and tempera on wood) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Witches Sabbath
FIA5406459 The Witches Sabbath by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); 56x83, 5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Le sabbat des sorcieres - The Witches Sabbath - Frans Francken)

SIR HUMPHRY DAVY (1778-1829). English chemist. Oil on canvas, 1803, by Henry Howard

Woman kneeling, praying in a room full of araignee canvases. Illustration, 19th century lithography
NWI4959342 Woman kneeling, praying in a room full of araignee canvases. Illustration, 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Woman kneeling, praying in a room full of araignee canvases)

The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1908_11_28: Flipcharts - Fashion, Hat, Administration
ICA4862891 The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1908_11_28: Flipcharts - Fashion, Hat, Administration, Flowers - Illustration by Andre Wely (1873-1910); (add.info.: The Laughter, Satirical in Colors)

LARDIZABAL Y URIBE, Miguel de (1744-1824). Spanish political (engraving)
CUL4859969 LARDIZABAL Y URIBE, Miguel de (1744-1824). Spanish political (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: LARDIZABAL Y URIBE, Miguel de (1744-1824). Spanish political

Antonio de NEBRIJA (Antonio Martinez de Cala y Xarava, Antonius Nebrissensis, Antonius Lebrixen) (1441-1522)
CUL4856882 Antonio de NEBRIJA (Antonio Martinez de Cala y Xarava, Antonius Nebrissensis, Antonius Lebrixen) (1441-1522). English humanist and grammarian

Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379)
VEN5027513 Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379) part of the cycle " Fourteen illustrious members of the Dominican Order"

Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649 with two of his children
PCT4286682 Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649 with two of his children - engraving by Karl Girardet (1813-1871) or Paul Girardet (1821-1871)

Letter M and N: Messy and Niais. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207427 Letter M and N: Messy and Niais. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

The Republic Educating Children - by Courtois (1848)
ORI4197574 The Republic Educating Children - by Courtois (1848); (add.info.: The Republic Educating Children - by Courtois (1848)); Photo © Doppio.

Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice
FLO4684634 Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice. She carries a bucket of snake venom

Costume d'un treasorier italian (comptable), 15th century - Costume of an Italian accountant or treasurer
FLO4676046 Costume d'un treasorier italian (comptable), 15th century - Costume of an Italian accountant or treasurer, 15th century - He wears a black velvet hood

Pen Box with inkwell and pens (steel with gold inlay) Iran, Qajar Dynasty 19th Century
527693 Pen Box with inkwell and pens (steel with gold inlay) Iran, Qajar Dynasty 19th Century.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 414, illustration by Albert E
ICA4843221 Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 414, illustration by Albert E. Sterner (1863-1946): Merrill Stuart (1863-1915) - Reserved rights by Sterner

Paul and Victor Margueritte (engraving)
JAB4121072 Paul and Victor Margueritte (engraving); (add.info.: French writer); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Letter C: Troubled correspondence. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209242 Letter C: Troubled correspondence. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter U. Young girl near an office. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210284 Letter U. Young girl near an office. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Letter L. young lazy boy sleeping instead of doing his homework. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo)
DUV4210228 Letter L. young lazy boy sleeping instead of doing his homework. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Portrait of Giovanni Paolo Colonna (1637-1695). (maestro di cappella at the basilica of San Petronio)
VEN5027683 Portrait of Giovanni Paolo Colonna (1637-1695). (maestro di cappella at the basilica of San Petronio) Painting by Viani, 17th century

Portrait of Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (1688 - 1763) dit Marivaux, French writer and playwright
JAB5037364 Portrait of Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (1688 - 1763) dit Marivaux, French writer and playwright. engraving of 1878; (add.info)

Le Triboulet, 1886_2_28 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat BlassJ. (1847-1892): Republican Republique, Monarchy
ICA4929315 Le Triboulet, 1886_2_28 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat BlassJ. (1847-1892): Republican Republique, Monarchy, Expulsion of Princes - Marianne

Classroom, mixed and has several levels, a colonial school, with a child punished
NWI4961469 Classroom, mixed and has several levels, a colonial school, with a child punished, wearing a cover head of cancer and the teacher reading a book to a young boy. Illustration 19th century

Classical musical instruments: lyres 1,2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6,7,8,15, pan pipes 9
FLO4703350 Classical musical instruments: lyres 1,2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6,7,8,15, pan pipes 9, rattlesnakes 11, tuba 12, flutes 10,14,18,19, triangle 16

Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane
PCT4277458 Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane. School, chatter, punishment.; (add.info.: Schoolers chatting)

Portrait of Padre Martini (1706-1784) (Pere Martini) by real name Giovanni Battista Martini
VEN5027677 Portrait of Padre Martini (1706-1784) (Pere Martini) by real name Giovanni Battista Martini, composer and theorist of Italian music

Advertising in the form of a stamp for the exhibition of offices and home accessories, Munich
IMB4824453 Advertising in the form of a stamp for the exhibition of offices and home accessories, Munich, 1913: " Ausstellung Buero und Geschaeftshaus Muenchen 1913"; (add.info)

Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
FLO4717931 Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in 18th century foppish costume

Letter C and D: Charitable and sleepy. Engraving in "Usual alphabet"
DUV4207400 Letter C and D: Charitable and sleepy. Engraving in "Usual alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of qualities and defects in children. A. Quantin, printer-publisher, 1885

Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 411,, illustration by Heidbrinck (1852-1914): Press
ICA4843140 Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 411,, illustration by Heidbrinck (1852-1914): Press, Le Courrier Francais, Roques Jules (19th-20th century) by Heidbrinck

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): a woman writes on a writing desk in her garden with a pen holder, ink and blotter
LUX4788813 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): a woman writes on a writing desk in her garden with a pen holder, ink and blotter, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre)

King John Sans Terre (John of England or John Lackland, 1167-1216) received the Magna Carta Libertatum (or Magna Carta)
NWI4959439 King John Sans Terre (John of England or John Lackland, 1167-1216) received the Magna Carta Libertatum (or Magna Carta) in order to subscribe to it, 1215

Catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany
FLO4732551 Catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896 - Decorative smoking sets and inkstands

Abraham Lincoln's office (1809-1865) when he was a lawyer, including a small shelving with books of law
NWI4937521 Abraham Lincoln's office (1809-1865) when he was a lawyer, including a small shelving with books of law and laws and a writing table, pen and ink

Population joining a religious fraternity, 14th-16th century (miniature)
CUL4938643 Population joining a religious fraternity, 14th-16th century (miniature); (add.info.: Population joining a religious fraternity - Red Book of Montserrat. 14th c. - 16th c)

Costume d'un notaire officier d'etat, Italie, 15eme century - Costume of an Italian state notary
FLO4676467 Costume d'un notaire officier d'etat, Italie, 15eme century - Costume of an Italian state notary, 15th century - He wears a violet hood

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285585 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

Cardinal Nicolas de Rouen. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379)
VEN5027518 Cardinal Nicolas de Rouen. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379) part of the cycle " Fourteen illustrious members of the Dominican Order"

Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 298,, illustration by Emile Laforgue
ICA4842242 Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 298,, illustration by Emile Laforgue: Litterature - Laforgue Jules (1860-1887) by Laforgue

Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 263,, illustration by so called Coll-toc (1854)
ICA4841966 Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 263,, illustration by so called Coll-toc (1854-?) : Litterature - Huysmans Joris-Karl (Joris Karl) (1848-1907)

Portrait of Giovanni Paolo Colonna (1637-1695) (detail) (maestro di cappella at the basilica of San Petronio)
VEN5027688 Portrait of Giovanni Paolo Colonna (1637-1695) (detail) (maestro di cappella at the basilica of San Petronio). Painting by Viani, 17th century

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532026 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland. Bede using writing slope, quill pen. Scissors, inkwell and candle at his side

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"Inkwell: A Timeless Companion to Creativity and Knowledge" In the realm of art and intellect, the inkwell stands as a symbol of inspiration and expression. From the delicate engravings depicting Saint John of the Cross's spiritual journey to the vibrant colors adorning Franz Peter Schubert's portrait, this humble object has witnessed countless masterpieces come to life. But beyond its artistic allure, the it also bears witness to practical matters. It silently observes a couple grappling with an age-old problem – balancing their books and finding harmony in their income. Yet amidst these challenges, it remains a steadfast companion on their desk, reminding them that creativity can transcend financial constraints. Even kittens find joy in its presence, playfully swatting at each other while perched upon its surface. Their innocent antics serve as a reminder that even in serious pursuits like academia or scholarship – epitomized by Sequoya's printed Cherokee alphabet – there is always room for lightheartedness. The inkwell has seen moments of profound contemplation too. In "The Letter, " depicted on canvas with meticulous brushstrokes, emotions flow through every stroke of pen against paper. Edmond Duranty captures this sentiment perfectly in his pastel portrait where he immortalizes writer and art critic himself. Yet not all encounters with they are serene; some delve into darker realms. As witnessed in "The Witches Sabbath, " this seemingly innocuous object becomes entangled within mystical narratives where magic intertwines with reality. Scientific minds have also found solace beside an inkwell - Sir Humphry Davy's oil painting portrays him deep in thought as he ponders chemical mysteries that would shape our understanding forevermore. And then there are those who sailed across vast oceans aboard RMS Titanic carrying precious ephemera within its archives - perhaps even an ink-stained letter written by someone longing for home or love lost at sea.