Max Collection

Greenway House, Devon, 1946
Photograph showing Greenway House in Devon, which was the home of Agatha Christie and Max Mallowan in 1946. The couple can be seen (just) in the foreground of this image

The Lions Bride by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max
The Lions Bride - a painting by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max (18401915) was a Prague-born Austrian painter. The scene was depicted in motion picture form as an hommage in the Gloria Swanson film

Thomas Hardy
THOMAS HARDY writer and cyclist, at his home at Max Gate, early 1920s

Piccadilly Circus by night, London. Date: 1960s

Thomas Hardy
THOMAS HARDY writer, at his home at Max Gate, early 1920s

Hamlet, c1900-1944. Artist: Max Jacob
Hamlet, c1900-1944. Hamlet is one of the worlds most famous literary works, and has been translated into every major living language

USA, Oregon, Portland, MAX crossing the Steel Bridge near cherry tree blossoms at the Japanese Memorial of Waterfront Park

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 21 April 1918), the Red Baron. He wears the Pour le Me

Aprilia RSV4 Factory - Max Biaggi

Jesus (Max Portrait)
JESUS OF NAZARETH wearing the crown of thorns placed on his head by the Roman soldiers

Mr Tennyson, Reading In Memoriam to his Sovereign, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Mr Tennyson, Reading In Memoriam to his Sovereign, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

American College for Girls at Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1898

Aprilia RSV4 Factory

Thomas Hardy / Library
THOMAS HARDY Thomas Hardys home at Max Gate - the Library

Istanbul, Turkey - Road down to the quay - Buyukada
Istanbul, Turkey - Road down to the quay at Buyukada (Prinkipo) Date: circa 1922

Drawing Room at Thomas Hardys home, Max Gate
View of the Drawing Room at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset, the home of Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet. Hardy designed the house

Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, at Max Gate
Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, outside his home at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset. Hardy designed the house, and his brother built it -- Hardy and his first wife Emma moved there in 1885

Max Reger / Nauer Postcard
MAX REGER German composer

The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

New non-vibrating electric motor carriage 1903
New non-vibrating electric motor carriage, built by the Anti-vibrator Company and was about to be fitted with the Max accumulators. Date: 1903

Max Factor make up booklet with Hollywood stars
Rochelle Hudson and Bette Davis demonstrate how to apply powder and rouge respectively in a Max Factor promotional booklet. Date: 1937

Sultan Murad IV Ghazi - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Murad IV Ghazi (1612 February 9, 1640) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1623 to 1640 - known both for restoring the authority of the state and for the brutality of his method in doing so

Sultan Osman II - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Sultan Osman II or Othman II (commonly known as Genc Osman, meaning Osman the Young) (1604-1622) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1618 until his death on 20 May 1622. Date: circa 1620

Sultan Selim I conquering Egypt
Sultan Selim I, nicknamed Yavuz " the Stern", " the Steadfast" or " the Grim" (1465?-1520) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520

Peugeot 206 CC France

Dante in Oxford; Proctor: Your Name And College?, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Dante in Oxford; Proctor: Your Name And College?, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Sinai, by Max Schmidt (1818-1901). Date: 1844

Max Neukirchner, Ducati 1199 Panigale WSB2013

Hannover / Borzoi
FLOCK Dog owned by Max Hartenstein Date: 1879

Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996. Creator: Brian Foskett
Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996

The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Great Theatre, Berlin, Germany
Interior view of the Great Theatre (Grosse Schauspielhaus), Berlin, Germany. It was designed by Hans Poelzig for the theatre impresario Max Reinhardt. 1920

Sultan Ibrahim - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Ibrahim (16151648) ( Ibrahim the Mad ) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1640 until 1648. Date: circa 1645

Four comedians: Eric and Ernie, Eric Sykes and Max Wall
Four popular British comedians: from left to right, Ernie Wise (Ernest Wiseman, 1925-1999), Eric Sykes (b 1923), Eric Morecambe (John Eric Bartholomew)

Apollinaire and his Muse, c1900-1944. Artist: Max Jacob
Apollinaire and his Muse, 20th Century. Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France

Max Roach, Royal Festival, Hall, London, 1989. Artist: Brian O Connor
Max Roach, Royal Festival, Hall, London, 1989

The Garden in Luxembourg, c1900-1944 Artist: Max Jacob
The Garden in Luxembourg, c1900-1944. Max Jacob, French poet, painter, writer, and critic. Born in Quimper, Brittany, France

The Japanese Garden, c1900-1944. Artist: Max Jacob
The Japanese Garden, c1900-1944. Max Jacob, French poet, painter, writer, and critic. Born in Quimper, Brittany, France

Bursa, Turkey - Mudanya Date: 1898

Istanbul, Turkey - Castle of Yoros at Anadolu Kavagi Date: circa 1922

Istanbul, Turkey - Yoros Castle and Anadolu Kavagi
Istanbul, Turkey - Yoros Castle and the village of Anadolu Kavagi. Date: circa 1922

Electric Tattooer
Max O Reilly, of New York, invents an electric tattooing pen which is not only faster than the manual method, but also less painful

Max Muller (Anon Photo)
FRIEDRICH MAX MULLER German-born orientalist in Britain

Ballet dancer Francisque Garnier Berthier as Max in the ballet-pantomime L'Ombre by Theodore
FLO4632341 Ballet dancer Francisque Garnier Berthier as Max in the ballet-pantomime L'Ombre by Theodore and Hippolyte Cogniard, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1843

Roots, reeds and flowers of nutgrass galingale, Cyperus amuricus Max
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Comedians
Ken Dodd, Norman Wisdom, Tommy Cooper, Billy Connolly, Max Miller, Beny Hill, Eric Morecambe, Frankie Howerd - Comedians

The schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

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"Max: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Max, a name that echoes through history and art. From Greenway House in Devon, 1946 to Piccadilly Circus by night in the swinging 1960s London, it has witnessed it all. In the realm of paintings, Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max's "The Lion's Bride" captures the fierce beauty that resonates with our enigmatic protagonist. But who is this Max? Could it be Thomas Hardy himself, whose words have touched countless hearts? Or perhaps it refers to Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, better known as the legendary Red Baron? Like a speeding Aprilia RSV4 Factory ridden by racing champion Max Biaggi, he soared through skies with unmatched skill and bravery. Art takes many forms; even Hamlet found his place within its grasp. In c1900-1944 rendition by artist Max Jacob, we see Shakespeare's tortured prince come alive on canvas. And just like MAX crossing Portland's Steel Bridge near cherry tree blossoms or Jesus portrayed as "Max Portrait, " there is an undeniable connection between art and life. But let us not forget those who immortalize moments in time themselves. Mr Tennyson reading In Memoriam to his Sovereign in 1904 captured beautifully by artist Max Beerbohm reminds us of the power of literature intertwined with visual expression. Finally, our journey leads us to Istanbul where American College for Girls stands tall at Uskudar. Here lies another facet - a symbol of education and cultural exchange spanning continents. As we delve deeper into these hints scattered throughout history and geography, one thing becomes clear: 'Max' transcends boundaries and encompasses diverse realms from literature to aviation; from poetry to painting; from personal stories to global connections. So join us on this captivating expedition through time and art as we unravel the enigmatic tale of Max.