Melville Collection (page 2)

Side, front and back of the leg of a dodo in the British Museum. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Joseph Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo

Head of a dodo in the Ashmolean Museum
Side view of the head of a dodo in the Ashmolean Museum and restored head in the British Museum. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Joseph Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland

Willem Bontekoes illustration of the dodo
Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoes illustration of the dodo, from his Voyage, 1646. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve

Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria
Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, by Francois Leguat from his Voyage, published 1708. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo

Rodrigues solitaire and domed Rodrigues giant
Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria and domed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis peltastes, both extinct. Facsimile of the frontispiece of Francois Leguats Voyage, published 1708

Facsimile of Roelandt Saverys picture of the dodo in the Bellvedere at Vienna, 1628. Handcoloured lithograph after Roelandt Savery from Hugh Edwin Strickland

Willem Pisos illustration of the dodo, 1658
Willem Pisos illustration of the dodo, from Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, 1658. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London

Title page with Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoe s
Title page with Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoes illustration of the dodo, Raphus cucullatus, 1648. Title page from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London

Peace Offering, Melville, Leviticus iii (engraving)
2781748 Peace Offering, Melville, Leviticus iii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peace Offering, Melville, Leviticus iii)

Meat Offering, Melville, Leviticus ii (engraving)
2781751 Meat Offering, Melville, Leviticus ii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meat Offering, Melville, Leviticus ii)

Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal
2494876 Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, pub. 1808 (hand coloured etching) by Gillray

Burnt Offering of the Herd, Melville, Leviticus i (engraving)
2781749 Burnt Offering of the Herd, Melville, Leviticus i (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burnt Offering of the Herd, Melville, Leviticus i)

Service of the Merarites, Melville (engraving)
5202174 Service of the Merarites, Melville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Service of the Merarites, Melville)

Trespass Offering of the Poor, Melville, Leviticus v (engraving)
2781747 Trespass Offering of the Poor, Melville, Leviticus v (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trespass Offering of the Poor, Melville, Leviticus v)

Cape Melville and Melvilles Monument, illustration from A Voyage of discovery
931418 Cape Melville and Melvilles Monument, illustration from A Voyage of discovery... 1819 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ross

The Trespass Offering, from a painting by Melville (engraving)
5202179 The Trespass Offering, from a painting by Melville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trespass Offering, from a painting by Melville)

The Valley of the Darro, 1893 (pencil and w / c)
1197172 The Valley of the Darro, 1893 (pencil and w/c) by Melville, Arthur (1855-1904); 85.7x60.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Study for At the Door of the Seraglio, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
1197327 Study for At the Door of the Seraglio, c. 1890 (oil on canvas) by Melville, Arthur (1855-1904); 40.6x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Sin Offering of the Congregation, Melville, Leviticus iv (engraving)
2781750 Sin Offering of the Congregation, Melville, Leviticus iv (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sin Offering of the Congregation, Melville)

The Earl of Leven and Melville (colour litho)
612156 The Earl of Leven and Melville (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Leven and Melville, Amiability, 17 December 1881)

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)

The Meat Offering, from a painting by Melville (engraving)
5202185 The Meat Offering, from a painting by Melville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meat Offering, from a painting by Melville)

Cock Fight, 1900. Creator: Arthur Melville
Cock Fight, 1900. A cockfight in Muscat, Oman

Allan Melville, 1810. Creator: John Rubens Smith
Allan Melville, 1810

The Worthing Pier Pavilion. Performing were the Co-Optimists, a variety revue from London starring: Laddie Cliff, Elsa Macfarlane, Stanley Holloway, Davy Burnaby, Melville Gideon, Babs Valerie

Tewkesbury GL54 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tewkesbury GL54 2

Ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock, 19th century? Biblical scene, from Leviticus 1: 2: Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them

And Jephthah came... unto his house, & behold, his daughter came out to meet him
And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, & behold, his daughter came out to meet him, 19th century? Biblical scene, from Judges 11: 34: the judge Jephthah

He wrote in King Ahasuerus name, and sent letters by posts on horseback, Creator: William Holl
He wrote in King Ahasuerus name, and sent letters by posts on horseback, 19th century? Biblical scene, from Esther, 8: 10: And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus name, and sealed it with the kings ring

The Captured Spy, 1895, (c1930). Creator: Arthur Melville
The Captured Spy, 1895, (c1930). A man, naked but for a loincloth, prostrates himself before a vizier shaded by a parasol

George IV. Taking his favorite Exercise, near the Sandpit Gate, Windsor Park, 1830. King George IV (1762-1830) taking exercise in the form of riding in a carriage near Windsor Castle

Henry Dundas (later 1st Viscount Melville)
Henry Dundas (1742-1811) - became 1st Viscount Melville in 1802. A Scottish advocate and Tory politician. He was the first Secretary of State for War and became, in 1806

People in the the audience chamber in St Jamess Palace, Westminster, London, 1837

Interior view of the Royal Closet in St Jamess Palace, Westminster, London, c1840. The Archbishops and Bishops congratulating Queen Victoria on her birthday

The Royal Closet in St Jamess Palace, Westminster, London, c1840. Showing Queen Victoria giving an audience to an ambassador

Drawing-room in St Jamess Palace, Westminster, London, c1840

Presentation ceremony in St Jamess Palace, Westmister, London, c1840. People being presented to Queen Victoria in the drawing-room

Interior view of the throne room, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, c1840. Artist
Interior view of the throne room, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, c1840. Showing the presentation of an address from the University of Oxford to Queen Victoria

Council chamber of Vintners Hall, City of London, 1842. View of the council chamber in Vintners Hall, showing the Vintners sheriff receiving the congratulations of his Company

Inside the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, with a court in session, City of London, 1840

Installation of the Lord Mayor of London at the Guildhall, City of London, 1838. Artist
Installation of the Lord Mayor of London at the Guildhall, City of London, 1838. With a crowd of dignitaries and a group of seated women in the foreground on the right

Interior view of the Goldsmiths Hall showing the grand staircase, City of London, 1840

Interior view of the Goldsmiths Hall on a ball night, City of London, 1840. Artist
Interior view of the Goldsmiths Hall on a ball night, City of London, 1840

Interior view of the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1841. Artist
Interior view of the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1841

Celebration of the 13th anniversary of the City Steam Boat Company, Battersea, London, c1859. Captains, crews, and working staff commemorating the 13th anniversary of the CSBC the dry dock at

Children of workmen in the service of the City Steam Boat Company, c1859. Artist
Children of workmen in the service of the City Steam Boat Company, c1859. The children are celebrating their annual festival in the dry dock at the companys works, Battersea, London

Interior view of the Banqueting House at Whitehall, Westminster, London, c1840. Artist
Interior view of the Banqueting House at Whitehall, Westminster, London, c1840, showing the traditional Maunday Thursday observances

Chester Terrace, Regents Park, Marylebone, London, 1828. Artist: Harlen Melville
View of Chester Terrace, Regents Park, Marylebone, London, 1828; with figures, horses and a carriage in the street

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"Melville: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the world of Melville, a name that echoes with literary genius and timeless tales. From the depths of his imagination to the pages of history, Herman Melville left an indelible mark on literature. Intriguingly, amidst his prolific career, we catch a glimpse of Melville's connection to one iconic masterpiece - "Moby Dick. " The only known picture drawn during his lifetime showcases this legendary white whale in all its grandeur. A wood engraving from the late 19th century brings forth the essence of Melville's creation. But who was Herman Melville? In this captivating journey, we uncover fragments of his life. From Ivanhoe to The Dolly Sisters in the Merry Countess, he ventured beyond boundaries and explored various genres with finesse. Yet there is more to discover within the realm of "Melville. " Enter another dimension where names intertwine – meet Melville Macnaghten. Was it coincidence or fate that these two figures shared a moniker? Perhaps their paths crossed in some mysterious way yet unknown. As our voyage continues, we stumble upon remnants from nature's past - Skulls, jaws, and sclerotic bones belonging to none other than dodos. These extinct creatures fascinate us with their enigmatic existence; their story intertwined with our own curiosity for what once roamed this earth. A wood engraving captures Roelandt Saverys' painting depicting these elusive birds – an artistic tribute preserving their memory for generations to come. It serves as a reminder that even in extinction lies beauty worth cherishing. And then there are moments etched in history like Zulu War's Recovery of Colours of the 24th in Buffalo River - events that shaped nations and defined bravery against all odds. Amidst turmoil and conflict emerges stories that inspire resilience and courage within us all.