Meagre Collection

British Square / Pollilur
British East India troops under Colonel Baille form a square, offering meagre resistance to assault by the Indian army of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali at Pollilur

Fish leech and freshwater leeches: Branchiobdellida 1, Pontobdella spinosa 2, Whitmania laevis 3, Hirudo vittata 4, Piscicola geometra 5, Ichthyobdella geometra 5, Geobdella trochetii 6

View of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 1870, Italy, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, barrenness, black, black-and-white, black-white, copy, countryside, craggy, deserted, desolate, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, europe's, facing, gazes

Blockade against Blockade or John Bull a Match for Boney, 1807 (coloured etching)
3244718 Blockade against Blockade or John Bull a Match for Boney, 1807 (coloured etching) by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus 1 and meagre, croaker, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius 2
6338436 Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus 1 and meagre, croaker, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Longtail croaker)

The Turkish constitution. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786548 The Turkish constitution. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish constitution)

Rainbow wrasse, argus wrasse, brown meagre, and shi drum
Rainbow wrasse, Coris julis 30, argus wrasse, Halichoeres argus 31, brown meagre, Sciaena umbra 32 and shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 33

Meagre (colour litho)
998693 Meagre (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der Fische in ihren sAammtlichen)

Barbary Ape, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999367 Barbary Ape, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Two hares in a field of cabbages, undeterred by a rather meagre-looking scarecrow. Date: 1906

Palm trees growing in the hot desert sand, Mandara Valley, Ubari Sand Sea, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain
Frans Hals (c.1582-1666) and Pieter Codde (1599-1678). Dutch painters. Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael, known as The Meagre Company, 1637. Detail

Wwi Refugees 1917
A mother and her children, with their meagre possessions wrapped in three bundles, shelter in a ruined building from the battle raging close by. Date: 1917

Sciaena umbra, or Shade Fish
Sciaena umbra, also known as Shade Fish, Brown Meagre and Maigre. Date: 1863

Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus, and meagre, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles

Brown meagre or corb (Sciaena umbra), Scomber, flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus)
Illustration engraving of a Brown meagre or corb (Sciaena umbra), Scomber, flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus)

Brown meagre or corb (Sciaena umbra) and Umbrina
illustration of a Brown meagre or corb (Sciaena umbra) and Umbrina

Parched ground of a lake, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Dead tree in front of Dune 45 near Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dune 45 near Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead tree in Deadvlei in the morning light, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead trees in Deadvlei in the morning light, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Watzmann mountain, in the morning, view from Kneifelspitze mountain near Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden Alps, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hochkalter mountain, in the morning, view from Kneifelspitze mountain near Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden Alps, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Sand dunes, Erg Chebbi desert, Morocco, Africa

Opencast mining landscape south of Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Flowers in Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Belgrade - Serbia - Palace of King Alexander
(translation from the card reverse) The simple palace of King Alexander of Serbia. It is installed between small hovels; in the background of the modern construction Hotel Moscow in Belgrade

Married for Luxury
A humorous American postcard with the title Married for Luxury, depicting a couple who are anything but, tucking into a very meagre repast, with even the dog bemoaning the bum grub ! Date: circa 1910s

Picture No. 10896141
Meagre - In a fisherman's basket (Sciaena aquila) Date:

Half-starved factory children supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. Many such children would have been supplied by the workhouse

The Man Wot pays the Taxes An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832. In what better condition am I now that the Reform Bill has past I have been obliged to Rob

World War Two Rationing - Christmas Dinner in pill form - rather meagre Fare. Date: circa 1941

Rome / Colosseum 1875
Preaching to a rather meagre congregation... Date: 1875

Cell contents, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
The interior and meagre contents of a cell at Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire. The inmate sleeps on a plank bed covered by a thin mattress

Cell Interior, Portland Prison, Dorset
The interior and meagre contents of a cell at Portland Prison, Dorset. The inmates bedding is rolled up on the left. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed

Sikh Family fleeing to East Punjab
Uprooted from their home, a Sikh family flee to the safety of the East Punjab carrying only meagre possessions

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"Discovering the Meagre: A Melange of British Square and Pollilur" In this captivating journey, we delve into the world hints that weave a tapestry of diverse subjects. From the bustling British Square to the historic battle of Pollilur, our exploration begins. Transported to Italy in 1870, we witness a mesmerizing view of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from Corso Vittorio Emanuele. This digitally restored reproduction takes us back to a bygone era, capturing the essence of Italy's rich history. As we dive deeper into nature's realm, we encounter fish leeches and freshwater leeches. These intriguing creatures remind us of life's intricate balance in aquatic ecosystems. Turning our attention to artistry, "Blockade against Blockade or John Bull a Match for Boney" presents a colored etching from 1807. This satirical piece showcases wit and humor as it depicts an ongoing struggle between nations during that time. Our expedition continues with an array of marine species - longtail croaker, stone bass, shadefish - but none more fascinating than the meagre itself. Its vibrant colors come alive through lithographic prints and serve as testament to its allure beneath the waves. The Turkish constitution unfolds before our eyes in an illustration for Le Rire magazine. Through vivid color lithography, this artwork captures both political significance and artistic expression. Nature beckons once again as rainbow wrasse, argus wrasse, brown meagre, and shi drum grace our path. Their beauty reminds us of Earth's boundless wonders waiting to be explored. A stunning colored lithograph brings forth yet another portrayal of the enigmatic meagre. Its elegance shines through brush strokes on paper – truly a sight worth beholding. Venturing beyond land animals leads us to Barbary Apes immortalized in a colored engraving from 1833-39.