Judging Collection

UK Dairy Show - Feeding the goats
Feeding the prize goats at the UK Dairy Show of 1911, held at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, London - now the Business Design Centre and former venue for the BAPLA Picture Buyers Fair

Christ Before Pilate (oil on canvas)
BAL47889 Christ Before Pilate (oil on canvas) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900); 218x324 cm; Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary; Hungarian, out of copyright

Israel / Jordan 1902
A group of Christians - Orthodox, judging by the priests vestments - receive baptism in the sacred river where Jesus himself was baptised by John Date: 1902

Domestic Sheep, Beltex sheep being judged show, Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh, Scotland, june 2011

Judging artistic effect before purchasing / W Heath Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

New Woman Poster ?1896
The New Woman: a bookish frumpy young woman in plain clothes & monocle sits on a stool surrounded by improving books. She also smokes judging by the cigarette in the corner

Japanese depiction of the Great Judge of Hell - Yama
The Great Judge of Hell. In East Asian and Buddhist mythology, Yama (sometimes known as the King of Hell, King Yan or Yanluo) is a dharmapala (wrathful god)

The Judgement of Paris, 1920-22 (oil on canvas)
HEH372393 The Judgement of Paris, 1920-22 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); diam: 80 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Britain in Bloom regional finalists, pictured in Brueton Park, Solihull, are Chris Gregory and Carole Walker (co-ordinators or Britain in Bloom). 8th September 1999

Perseus And The Artist
An illustration of what is most likely Perseus, the son of Zeus, judging by the image of Pegasus on his helmet, standing beside a female painter smoking a pipe

The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, Recruitment General
An illustration which shows the scene of two men speaking with a military general, who is judging how they look as the basis of recruitment. Date: circa 1901

The Little Critic
An oil painting of a young woman in a studio, holding a canvas portrait painting in her hands, judging the qualities of the art work. Date: circa 1919

Reinforcements
This lithograph shows a row of seated soldiers, with the closest one standing, judging by the title of this piece, they are waiting for reinforcements to arrive. Date: circa 1919

Houses in Venice
Oil painting showing what is most likely a town in Venice, Italy, judging by the green shutters on these houses. Date: circa 1929

Worcester Steeplechase Fair day with carousel & crowd
Swings and other attractions, advertising boards including one for High Flying Boats and another for the Grand National Steeplechase Worcester'. Judging by a large puddle it has been raining

Dangerous Moment In A Big Career by H. M. Bateman
Nervous judge face with the difficult decision of choosing between a room full of screaming babies, proudly presented by their mothers

Interior of the Smithfield Club's Annual Show at the Agricultural Hall Islington, London. Photograph showing after the judging was completed and awards won. Date: late 1890s

The Judgement of Cambyses (oil on panel)
490280 The Judgement of Cambyses (oil on panel) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); 110.5x122.8 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

The Judgement of Cambyses, 1498 (oil on panel)
489984 The Judgement of Cambyses, 1498 (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); 182.2x159.4 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

The Judgement of Paris, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures
829066 The Judgement of Paris, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1924 (colour litho) by Barbier

Susanna and the Elders in the Garden, and the Trial of Susanna before the Elders, c. 1500

Judging "Scotch Fancy Canary", Three Scottish Worthies (colour litho)
5218233 Judging " Scotch Fancy Canary", Three Scottish Worthies (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judging " Scotch Fancy Canary")

The Islington Horse Show, judging Weight-Carrying Hunters (engraving)
1052896 The Islington Horse Show, judging Weight-Carrying Hunters (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Islington Horse Show)

The Judging at the St Bernard Club Show, held at Olympia (engraving)
1038562 The Judging at the St Bernard Club Show, held at Olympia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judging at the St Bernard Club Show)

A Hunt for a Christmas Dinner in Manitoba (engraving)
1050762 A Hunt for a Christmas Dinner in Manitoba (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hunt for a Christmas Dinner in Manitoba)

The Royal Academy (litho)
1050504 The Royal Academy (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Academy)

The Ladies Coronation Dog-Show at the Botanic Gardens (engraving)
1629839 The Ladies Coronation Dog-Show at the Botanic Gardens (engraving) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies Coronation Dog-Show at the Botanic Gardens)

Sketches at the Birmingham Cattle and Dog Shows (engraving)
1054317 Sketches at the Birmingham Cattle and Dog Shows (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Birmingham Cattle and Dog Shows)

Limerick Judging (colour litho)
964608 Limerick Judging (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limerick Judging. From Truth, 25 December 1907.); © Look and Learn

At the Cattle Show, judging Scotch Cattle, "A Fractious Hielander"(engraving)
1061320 At the Cattle Show, judging Scotch Cattle, " A Fractious Hielander" (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Cattle Show)

Christ before Annas (engraving)
1217311 Christ before Annas (engraving) by Schongauer, Martin (1440-91); 16.4x11.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

A misericord depicting an academic seated at a panel desk delivering an admonition to a
NCO313060 A misericord depicting an academic seated at a panel desk delivering an admonition to a kneeling penitent, New College Chapel, Oxford, late 14th century (wood) by English School

Painters Atelier, 1885 (oil on canvas)
617493 Painters Atelier, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Dantan, Edouard-Joseph (1848-97); 139.7x110.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Chinese Magistrates Court, c. 1880-90 (b / w photo)
498549 Chinese Magistrates Court, c.1880-90 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

The Recording Angel, illustration from Canto 19 Paradiso of the
BIR99627 The Recording Angel, illustration from Canto 19 Paradiso of the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) c.1824-27 (pen & ink, pencil, w/c on paper) by Blake

The Judgement of Paris, 1540-46 (oil on canvas)
BFM286680 The Judgement of Paris, 1540-46 (oil on canvas) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 121.5x82.5 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

The Angel, fascimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD328118 The Angel, fascimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail from a window depicting the Last Judgement: St. Michael weighs souls
PC344949 Detail from a window depicting the Last Judgement: St. Michael weighs souls (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint-Etienne Cathedral, Bourges, France; French

Christ Judged by Pilate, 17th century (painted glass)
3505196 Christ Judged by Pilate, 17th century (painted glass) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 38.7x28.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Young Italians are trained in physical exercises in homage to the ancient maximum healthy mens in corpore sano
2778019 Young Italians are trained in physical exercises in homage to the ancient maximum healthy mens in corpore sano (colour litho) by Beltrame

Horses paraded before the jury at a competition in Vincennes, Paris (colour litho)
3099172 Horses paraded before the jury at a competition in Vincennes, Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

The judgement of Paris (chromolitho)
3100652 The judgement of Paris (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The judgement of Paris)

ILN cover - Agricultural Meeting, fox hounds
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring an engraving of an agricultural meeting at Lincoln with the foxhound judging in progress. Date: 1869

The Agricultural Societys Show (b / w photo)
1628955 The Agricultural Societys Show (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agricultural Societys Show)

The National Cat Show at the Crystal Palace, 29 and 30 October (litho)
1628505 The National Cat Show at the Crystal Palace, 29 and 30 October (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Cat Show at the Crystal Palace)

Armies of the Continent, Austrian Infantry Practice with the New Mannlicher Repeating Rifle (engraving)
1595095 Armies of the Continent, Austrian Infantry Practice with the New Mannlicher Repeating Rifle (engraving) by Schonberg

The Queen at the Agricultural Societys Show in the Home Park, Windsor, the Judging of the Horses (engraving)
1588772 The Queen at the Agricultural Societys Show in the Home Park, Windsor, the Judging of the Horses (engraving) by English School

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"Judging: A Tale of Critiques and Decisions" Step into the world of judging, where opinions shape outcomes and excellence is sought after. From the prestigious UK Dairy Show to the glamorous Crufts 2018, every event holds its own unique charm. At the UK Dairy Show, judges meticulously evaluate each goat's qualities, ensuring that only the finest specimens are recognized. Meanwhile, at Crufts 2018, all eyes are on the elegant Italian Spinone as it vies for top honors in its category. But judging isn't limited to animals alone; even art faces scrutiny. Just like Christ Before Pilate stood before a judgmental crowd on canvas centuries ago, today's art enthusiasts carefully judge artistic effect before making a purchase. W Heath Robinson captures this process humorously in his work. Intriguingly enough, societal norms have also faced judgment throughout history. The New Woman Poster from 1896 challenges traditional gender roles while Perseus And The Artist explores how artists themselves can be judged by their creations. Yet not all judgments occur within galleries or show rings; some take place amid historical events. In Israel/Jordan 1902 tensions ran high as decisions were made that would shape nations' destinies forever. Even domestic sheep find themselves under scrutiny at shows like Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh. Beltex sheep being judged showcase breeders' dedication and expertise as they strive for perfection. And who could forget The Thirteen Days Of Leandre? As Recruitment General evaluates potential soldiers during times of war, lives hang in balance with each decision made - an example of how they are carry immense consequences beyond aesthetics or performance. Lastly, we encounter "The Little Critic, " reminding us that judgment knows no age limits; even children possess discerning tastes when it comes to evaluating books or movies. In this vast tapestry of judgments across various domains - from livestock competitions to historic moments and artistic endeavors - one thing remains constant.