Louis Collection (page 4)

Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officer of the 16th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: Heath
Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B. 1900. Hector MacDonald (1853- 1903) also known as Fighting Mac, served as as subaltern in the First Boer War

Chicago Worlds Fair - Meiers Wonderful Clock on show in the German Black Forest Village. Height - 14ft, width 7ft - weight 2500lbs

Saint Louis Capuchin Cathedral in Beirut (Beyrouth), Lebanon
Saint Louis Capuchin Cathedral, a Byzantine style Latin Catholic church built from 1864 to 1868 in Beirut (Beyrouth), Lebanon, with a tram in front going to the post office. Date: circa 1910

Dressing doll. Dick Whittington
Dick Whittington. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Louis XIV (1638-1715). King of France. Engraving. Colored
Louis XIV (1638-1715). King of France. Engraving by Simon Thomassin 1652-1732. Historia Universal, 1885. Colored

L a De Saint-Just
LOUIS ANTOINE DE SAINT-JUST French revolutionary Date: 1767 - 1794

Paris, France - La Sainte Chapelle. Date: 19th century

ERNST LUDWIG (1868-1937). Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, 1892-1918. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1894

CIVIL WAR: APPOMATTOX, 1865. The Surrender of General Lee to General Grant, 9 April 1865. Oil on canvas by Louis Guillaume, 1867

A new dog-fancy: the Basset Hounds by Louis Wain
Engraving by Louis Wain showing four naughty basset hounds teasing two scared black and white cats. A fifth basset hound enters the room looking coy but unrepentant with a whip in its mouth

LOUIS ARMSTRONG (1900-1971). American musician. Louis Armstrongs band, the Hot Five. Photograph, c1926

Original artwork, Le Mans race track, Louis Chiron
Original artwork, Le Mans race track, showing Louis Chiron in an Alfa Romeo 8C going through the Esses in lead position. Date: 1933

Highland Scottish cat playing the bagpipes by Louis Wain Date: 1903

Dancing Night Cats by Louis Wain Date: 1914

Four world boxing champions (left to right): Jack Dempsey, Gene, Tunney, Joe Louis, James J Braddock

Anthropomorphic Humour
The Cats Academy series. The Cats at home at mealtime. Artist: Louis Wain Date: 1903

Louis Bleriot about to make the first successful flight across the English Channel, 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936)

Bleriot monoplane used by the British army, 1914. This aircraft was essentially the same as the one in which Louis Bleriot made the first successful flight across the English Channel in 1909

Louis Vuitton advertisment
Advertisment for the Louis Vuitton showroom in New Bond street, London. 1928

El Greco (1541-1614). Saint Louis, King of France, and a Pa
Domenikos Theotokopoulos, El Greco (1541-1614). Painter. Spanish Renaissance. Saint Louis, King of France, and a Page. 1585-1590. Museum Louvre. Paris. France

Emblem of Louis XII
A porcupine - the emblem of Louis XII at the Castle in Blois, France. Louis (r. 14981515), inherited the emblem of the porcupine from his grandfather. Date: circa 1910s

The Mountbattens at Monte Carlo
Lord and Lady Louis Mountbatten pictured with their elder daughter Patricia at Monte Carlo heading it appears from their swimwear, to the beach. Date: 1931

MOUNT SINAI: MONASTERY. Saint Catherines Monastery at Mount Sinai, Egypt. Lithograph by Louis Haghe, c1845, after a painting by David Roberts

ULYSSES DEFYING CYCLOPS. Oil on canvas, 1887, by Louis Frederic Schutzenberger

Robert Louis Stevenson - at Vailima, Samoa - last portrait
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) - British novelist - the Scottish novelist at Vailima - this is said to be the last portrait taken of him. Date: circa 1893

Louis Wain Postcard - The Student
A feline student heading off to a lecture at Uni-purrr-city. Date: 1908

Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast
Cast of a near complete foot (OH 8) from an Australopthecus or Homo habilis discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. It dates back to 1.75 million years ago

LOUIS-FERDINAND CELINE (1894-1961). Pseudonym for Louis-Ferdinand Destouches. French physician, novelist and essayist

Lady Louis Mountbatten with Patricia
Lady Louis Mountbatten (1901 - 1960), later Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicerine of India, previously Miss Edwina Ashley, pictured with her elder daughter Patricia (now Knatchbull)

BOUDIN: LAUNDRESSES. Laundresses by a Stream. Oil on wood by Eugene Boudin

LOUIS PASTEUR (1822-1895). French chemist and microbiologist. Photographed by Nadar in 1889

Princess Alice and Grand Duke Louis of Hesse with children
Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse-Darmstadt, second daughter and third child of Queen Victoria (1843-1878), with her husband

Portrait of the Prince Imperial and Napoleon III
Photograph of Louis, the Prince Imperial (1856-1871)(seated) with his father, Napoleon III, Emperor of the French c. 1868

Louis XIV in Costume
LOUIS XIV, KING OF FRANCE costumed to take part in a carrousel Date: 1638-1715

A Kings Clothes
How to make a king look like a king - dress him in a kings clothes ! (Thackeray chooses Louis XIV, but any king would do as well...)

Jeanne Du Barry
JEANNE, comtesse DU BARRY mistress of Louis XV. (from a picture by Drouais)

Female Type / Reading Book
A lady reads a book, wearing a cloche hat, Louis heel shoes, stockings and either a chemise or a pair of cami-knickers

Jullien / Cruikshank / 1852
LOUIS-ANTOINE JULLIEN Satire on the popularity of the French musician and the concerts which he conducted in Britain from 1840 to 1859

Stevenson / Family / Vailima
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writer with his mother, family and household at Vailima

Robert, Comte D artois
ROBERT DE FRANCE, comte d ARTOIS brother of Louis IX, military leader

Comte De Lasalle
ANTOINE CHARLES LOUIS COLLINET comte de LASALLE French military

French actor Joseph Laurent as Mousqueton in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l Ambigu Comique, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Java paphiopedilum orchid, Paphiopedilum javanicum (Cypripedium javanicum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Wattle, Acacia urophylla. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla (Hydrangea otaksa). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Paphiopedilum philippinense orchid (Cypripedium laevigatum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Hybrid clivia, Clivia cyrtanthiflora
Clivia cyrtanthiflora, hybrid of Clivia miniata and Clivia nobilis (Imantophyllum cyrtanthiflorum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

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Louis is a name that resonates with artistry and creativity, as seen in the whimsical works Wain. From his famous piece "A Cats Christmas Dance" to the enchanting "Mrs Tabithas Cat Academy, " Louis Wain's illustrations capture the essence of feline grace and charm. One cannot help but be captivated by Peter the Cat, brought to life through Louis Wain's brushstrokes. With every stroke, he immortalizes these furry creatures in vibrant colors and intricate details. The world fell in love with the iconic Louis Wain cat, a symbol of joy and playfulness. Through his artwork, Wain showcases their mischievous nature while also celebrating their unique personalities. In "A Happy Pair, " we witness two cats frolicking together, reminding us of the beauty found in companionship. And who could resist smiling at the sight of cats riding in a dog cart? It is quintessential Louis Wain - unexpected yet delightful. Even during Christmas time, Louis Wain never fails to bring laughter with his masterpiece "Louis Wain - A Christmas catastrophe. " His ability to infuse humor into his art is truly remarkable. Beyond his artistic endeavors featuring cats, there are other facets to explore within this captivating name. In an advert for Louis Vuitton luggage from 1935 Paris, we see how even luxury brands recognized the allure associated with this name, not limited to portraying animals; he also ventured into landscapes such as The Tabby Toboggan Club or Twins. These pieces showcase his versatility as an artist beyond just capturing our beloved feline friends. As we delve deeper into exploring all things related to Louis, we encounter fascinating plants like Seychelles stilt palm (Verschaffeltia splendida) and endangered species like Monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana). This demonstrates that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to this name.