Lena Collection

A study of the dancer Lena King, London, 1922. Has succeeded Phyllis Bedells at the Empire Theatre Date: 1922

Nerium or oleander, Nerium oleander (Nerium odorum). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Crape myrtle, Lagerstromia indica. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

S Whats The Matter With You?
Promotional postcard fors Whats The Matter With You? Lena Stantons London Revue Co. touring to Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne, 15th November 1920. Date: 1920

Concerts at the Front: Miss Lena Ashwell
A concert party, including Miss Lena Ashwell(sixth figure from the left), at the Indian Y.M.C.A hut. Lena Ashwell, British actress and actor-manager, OBE(1872-1957)

Russia - Yakutsk
Town in eastern Russia, on the Lena river. Today it has a population of 200000 and a university. The Stolbi rocks are as impressive as ever

Shitik on the Lena, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Shitik on the Lena, 1890. The album "Views of the Yakutsk Region" contains 151 photographs. Subjects include the Lena River shore; various forms of river transport--including boats, rafts

Sail Boat on the Lena River, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Sail Boat on the Lena River, 1890. The album "Views of the Yakutsk Region" contains 151 photographs. Subjects include the Lena River shore; various forms of river transport--including

Passenger ship on the Lena, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Passenger ship on the Lena, 1890. The album "Views of the Yakutsk Region" contains 151 photographs. Subjects include the Lena River shore; various forms of river transport--including boats

Yakuts (From the Lena), 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Yakuts (From the Lena), 1862. Sheet 50 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

The Stolbovka Flowing into the Lena River, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
The Stolbovka Flowing into the Lena River, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

The City of Olekminsk on the Lena River, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
The City of Olekminsk on the Lena River, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

View of the Lena Between Yakutsk and Olekminsk, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
View of the Lena Between Yakutsk and Olekminsk, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1)

Flatboats on the Lena River, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Flatboats on the Lena River, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Cliff Overhang Above the Lena River, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Cliff Overhang Above the Lena River, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

View of the Lena River at Ursk Gate, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
View of the Lena River at Ursk Gate, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

View of the Lena River near Kirensk. 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
View of the Lena River near Kirensk. 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Interior of a Shallow-Draft Cargo Vessel on the Lena River, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Interior of a Shallow-Draft Cargo Vessel on the Lena River, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya

Cliffs (the Pillars) Above the Lena River near the City of Olekminsk, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Cliffs (the Pillars) Above the Lena River near the City of Olekminsk, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya

Eastern prickly pear, Opuntia ficus-indica (Opuntia vulgaris). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Lena Ashwell, actress, studio portrait in hat and gloves
Lena Ashwell, actress, and theatre manager and producer (1872-1957), theatrical studio portrait in hat and gloves. Lena Ashwell, OBE

Lena Nicholson, actress Date: 1890s

The Starlight Express, by Algernon Blackwood and Violet Pearn, music by Edward Elgar, Kingsway Theatre, Great Queen Street, London Date: early 20th century

Lena Ashwell, British actress and theatre manager
Lena Ashwell, British actress, producer and theatre manager. 1903

Bower of beauty, Pandorea jasminoides (Tecoma jasminoides) and yellow trumpetbush, Tecoma stans (Tecoma velutina). Handcoloured lithograph by D

China rose or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Bottlebrush, Callistemon linearis (Calistemon linearis). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Sandpaper vine, Petrea volubilis (Petraea stapelia). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Poinciana, Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Poinciana pulcherrima). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Coralbush, Jatropha multifida. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

Blue plumbago, Plumbago auriculata
Blue plumbago or Cape leadwort, Plumbago auriculata (Plumbago capensis). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Nepal trumpet flower, Beaumontia grandiflora
Nepal trumpet flower or heralds trumpet, Beaumontia grandiflora. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Philippine violet, Barleria cristata
Philippine violet, bluebell barleria or crested Philippine violet, Barleria cristata. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with

Flamevine, Pyrostegia venusta
Flamevine or orange trumpetvine Pyrostegia venusta (Bignonia venusta). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Crown of thorns, Euphorbia milii (Euphorbia bojeri). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Elephant creeper, Argyreia nervosa. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

White orchid-tree, Bauhinia acuminata. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

Lesser bougainvillea or paperflower, Bougainvillea glabra (Bougainvillia glabra). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with

Clustervine, Jacquemontia pentanthos (Convolvulus pentanthus). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia pulcherrima). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Laurel clockvine or blue trumpet vine, Thunbergia laurifolia. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Sweet acacia, Acacia farnesiana
Sweet acacia or needle bush, Acacia farnesiana. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

Golden dewdrop, Duranta erecta
Golden dewdrop, pigeon berry or skyflower, Duranta erecta (Duranta plumieri). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured

Yellow oleander, Thevetia nerifolia
Yellow oleander or lucky nut, Thevetia nerifolia (Thevetia nereifolia). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Asian pigeonwings, butterfly pea or Darwin pea, Clitoria ternatea. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Bas relief and sculpture at the entrance to Dhumar Lena, Cave 29, of the Ellora Caves, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Final Search for the Remainder of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition in Siberia (engraving)
1622276 Final Search for the Remainder of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition in Siberia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from the New Play, "Bel Demonio, "at the Lyceum Theatre, Angelo (Fechter)
1102898 Scene from the New Play, " Bel Demonio, " at the Lyceum Theatre, Angelo (Fechter) carrying off Lena (Miss Kate Terry) from the Convent (engraving) by English School

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"Lena: A Captivating Tale of Dance, Beauty, and Resilience" In the bustling city of London, in the year 1922, a young dancer named Lena King embarked on a remarkable journey. Her passion for dance was as vibrant as the flamboyant hues of Nerium oleander or Flame lily's Gloriosa superba petals. With every graceful movement she made, Lena resembled the delicate branches of Crape myrtle trees swaying in the wind. But life wasn't always easy for Lena. As she faced challenges along her path to success, she would often ask herself "S What's The Matter With You?" Yet these obstacles only fueled her determination to shine even brighter. During World War I, concerts at the front became an escape from reality for soldiers fighting bravely. Miss Lena Ashwell took center stage during those difficult times and brought solace through her enchanting performances. From London to Russia's icy Yakutsk region, Lena Ashwell left an indelible mark wherever she went. Her talent transcended borders and touched hearts across continents. A studio portrait captured Lena Ashwell in all her glory – adorned with an elegant hat and gloves that exuded timeless charm. Just like Eastern prickly pear cacti standing tall amidst harsh conditions, Lena stood strong against adversity throughout her career. Lena Horne also graced this captivating tale with her presence. Like a signed photograph capturing a moment frozen in time forevermore, Horne's legacy continues to inspire generations with her mesmerizing voice and unparalleled talent. Amidst all these stories lies another intriguing chapter - the discovery of Adams mammoth back in 1799. This ancient creature symbolizes resilience and adaptation just like our protagonist Lena who overcame countless hurdles on her own artistic journey. In this tale about dance and beauty intertwined with strength and perseverance, we celebrate "Lena" - a name that echoes through history, leaving an everlasting impact on all who encounter it.