Interpreter Collection

Cortes & Marina 1519
Cortes, accompanied by his interpreter Dona Marina, receives the Mexican embassy

Harry Pollitt, Communist Party leader, with Mao Zedong
Harry Pollitt (1890-1960), Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and head of its trade union department. Seen here shaking hands with the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976)

First Visit of Japanese Interpreters, 1813. Creator: Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky
First Visit of Japanese Interpreters, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

The Interview Standing Elk, No 1; Running Hog, No 2; Little Wolf, No 3... between 1887 and 92. Creator: John C. H
The Interview Standing Elk, No 1; Running Hog, No 2; Little Wolf, No 3; Col Oelrich, No 4; Interpreter, No 5, between 1887 and 1892

Japanese Interpreters Kneeling in Front of Their Chief, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov
Japanese Interpreters Kneeling in Front of Their Chief, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Hernandez Cortes, Spanish conquistador, 16th century. Cortes (1485-1547) arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant and preceeded by La Malinche, his interpreter and mistress

America in World War I: Interpreter translating President Poincare's speech into English at opening of Peace
5211531 America in World War I: Interpreter translating President Poincare's speech into English at opening of Peace Conference (b/w photo) by Bain

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). D- Hernan Cortes appoints ordinary mayors of the town, E- La Malinche makes the Totonac understand who Cortes is. Detail

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Francisco Blas, interpreter of the Republican Army. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Costume of a First Dragoman or interpreter in Pera, Constantiople
6340170 Costume of a First Dragoman or interpreter in Pera, Constantiople by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Costume of a First Dragoman or interpreter in Pera, Constantiople)

Egypt after the War, the Trial of Arabi at Cairo, reading the Sentence of Death (engraving)
1061372 Egypt after the War, the Trial of Arabi at Cairo, reading the Sentence of Death (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt after the War)

The Interpreter Waved at the Youth, c. 1900. Creator: Frederic Remington
The Interpreter Waved at the Youth, c. 1900

The Matabele Mission (engraving)
1626326 The Matabele Mission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matabele Mission. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 March 1889)

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

Reception of the Japanese Embassy by President Buchanan in the East Room of the White House, Washington (engraving)
1098828 Reception of the Japanese Embassy by President Buchanan in the East Room of the White House, Washington (engraving) by English School

Mitch Bouyer, c. 1875-76 (b / w photo)
DPL443618 Mitch Bouyer, c.1875-76 (b/w photo) by Nast, Charles A. (fl.1880-90); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info)

Christiana Entertained by the Interpreter, from The Pilgrims Progress
2607902 Christiana Entertained by the Interpreter, from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan, published c.1880 (colour litho) by Lydon

Turkey - dragoman, interpreter, translator, and guide
Turkey - dragoman, interpreter, translator, and official guide, c.1880 s

The British Mission to Abyssinia (litho)
1597700 The British Mission to Abyssinia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Mission to Abyssinia)

Adventures of the Lewis and Clarke Expedition
Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke reaching the Pacific Ocean 46, Indian woman protecting her child from fire under a buffalo hide 47, and Clarke escaping from a river deluge 48

Court Interpreter Shin, 1855 (litho)
1272304 Court Interpreter Shin, 1855 (litho) by Brown, Eliphalet (1816-86) (after); 21.75x15.375 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Kramer, Peter|Brown, Eliphalet M. Jr.|P.S. Duval & Co)

Brahmins: a Scribe and an Interpreter, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478563 Brahmins: a Scribe and an Interpreter, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmanes, Ecrivain & Interprte)

An Ambassador of France with his Dragoman, engraved by Moutier (colour engraving)
CHT231057 An Ambassador of France with his Dragoman, engraved by Moutier (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The man with the muck-rake"from The Pilgrim
5615817 " The man with the muck-rake" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Interpreter at Darjeeling, Tibetan, Bhotan, from The People of India, by J
STC439712 Interpreter at Darjeeling, Tibetan, Bhotan, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Pierre Camcioglu (b. 1727) and his son, 1787 (oil on canvas)
CHT231056 Pierre Camcioglu (b.1727) and his son, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Duchateau, Jean-Francois (fl.1787); Private Collection; (add.info.: fils de J.Iamuglu)

Joseph in Prison (coloured engraving)
2801046 Joseph in Prison (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph in Prison)

Sacajawea on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1933 (screen print)
2622266 Sacajawea on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1933 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Li-Hung-Chang in England (engraving)
1605676 Li-Hung-Chang in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Li-Hung-Chang in England. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 August 1896)

At the Galway Assizes (engraving)
1590180 At the Galway Assizes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Galway Assizes. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 January 1881)

Ashanti Expedition, Governor Maxwell interviewing Quantabissah, the Friendly King of Dunkwa (litho)
1605036 Ashanti Expedition, Governor Maxwell interviewing Quantabissah, the Friendly King of Dunkwa (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Installation of the New Khan of Khelat, the interpreter reading the address of General Sir James Browne (engraving)
1064211 Installation of the New Khan of Khelat, the interpreter reading the address of General Sir James Browne (engraving) by English School

Japanese interpreter in court dress of former times (engraving)
967325 Japanese interpreter in court dress of former times (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese interpreter in court dress of former times)

The Interpreter (litho)
1046425 The Interpreter (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interpreter)

Mr Stanley, his Boy Kalulu, and the Interpreter Selim (engraving)
1057989 Mr Stanley, his Boy Kalulu, and the Interpreter Selim (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Stanley, his Boy Kalulu, and the Interpreter Selim)

General Sir Frederick Roberts and his Staff (engraving)
1050443 General Sir Frederick Roberts and his Staff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Sir Frederick Roberts and his Staff)

The Siamese Ambassadors and Suite (engraving)
2785875 The Siamese Ambassadors and Suite (engraving) by Portch, Julian (active c. 1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siamese Ambassadors and Suite)

Lewis & Clark on the Lower Columbia River, 1905 (oil on canvas)
PNP260128 Lewis & Clark on the Lower Columbia River, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Man with the Muckrake"from The Pilgrim
5615843 " The Man with the Muckrake" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

His Majesty and Officers of State Receiving the Turkish Ambassador and Suit
NP125590 His Majesty and Officers of State Receiving the Turkish Ambassador and Suit, engraved by Daniel Orme (1767-p.1832), pub

Christiana entertained by the Interpreter (colour litho)
2797782 Christiana entertained by the Interpreter (colour litho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christiana entertained by the Interpreter)

Native Chiefs from New Zealand (engraving)
1102593 Native Chiefs from New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Chiefs from New Zealand)

The Approaching Trial of Arabi, the Finding of the Important Papers, an Interview between Mr Broadley and Arabis Son
1061190 The Approaching Trial of Arabi, the Finding of the Important Papers, an Interview between Mr Broadley and Arabis Son (engraving) by Villiers

Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49
6337880 Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49, a Native American presents a tobacco pipe to the Medicine Stone 50

"Christ and the Devil"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615800 " Christ and the Devil" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

The Transvaal War, Meeting of Sir Evelyn Wood and Commandant Joubert to arrange the Armistice, 9 March (engraving)
1590352 The Transvaal War, Meeting of Sir Evelyn Wood and Commandant Joubert to arrange the Armistice, 9 March (engraving) by Prior

His Excellency Li-Hung-Chang at the Monument of General Gordon in St Pauls Cathedral (litho)
1606200 His Excellency Li-Hung-Chang at the Monument of General Gordon in St Pauls Cathedral (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Preliminary Examination of the Johannesburg Reform Committee (litho)
1605537 The Trouble in the Transvaal, the Preliminary Examination of the Johannesburg Reform Committee (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Power of Language: The Role of Interpreters Throughout History" From the historic meeting between Cortes & Marina in 1519 to Sikhs serving as interpreters in the Indian Army during World War I, interpreters have played a pivotal role in bridging language barriers and shaping significant events. In the Conquest of Mexico (1519-21), Hernan Cortes relied on his trusted interpreter, Marina, to communicate with indigenous peoples. Her linguistic skills proved invaluable in forging alliances and understanding local customs. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), Francisco Blas served as an interpreter, facilitating communication between factions amidst chaos. His ability to convey messages accurately helped navigate through tense negotiations and fostered dialogue for peace. The encounter between Harry Pollitt, Communist Party leader, and Mao Zedong showcased how they can facilitate international diplomacy. Their exchange symbolized cross-cultural understanding and laid foundations for future cooperation. Malinche (c. 1496-1529) stands as a controversial figure who acted both as an interpreter and advisor to Cortes during the conquest of Mexico. Depicted in colored engravings or simple engravings, her complex role highlights how they can shape history's narrative. Beyond political realms, interpreters have also been present at cultural events like "Hamlet" performed by deaf actors or British envoys dining with Madagascar's governor. These instances demonstrate that interpretation extends beyond words; it encompasses conveying emotions and cultural nuances across languages. Even within costume choices like that of a First Dragoman or interpreter in Pera, Constantinople showcases how attire reflects status while fulfilling crucial communication roles. Interpreting is not merely translating words but rather unlocking doors to mutual understanding. Whether aiding conquests or fostering diplomatic relations, these unsung heroes enable diverse cultures to connect on a global scale – proving that language truly knows no boundaries.