Modest Collection (page 4)

Modest Moussorgsky, 1839-1881. Russian Composer. Portrait By Chase Emerson. American Artist 1874-1922

A Womans Eyes Peering Out From A Headscarf; Kauai, Hawaii, United States Of America

Top Tien Harbour, St. Michaels Mount, Cornwall, England. This modest harbour can take ships of up to 500 tons. Date: 1950s

Robert Burns as the Ploughman Poet
Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759 - 1796) working as a ploughman, which inspired his poem To A Mountain Daisy : " Wee, modest, crimson-tipped flow r

The Bully of the Neighbourhood by John George Brown (1831-19
John George Brown (1831-1913). American artist. The Bully of the Neighbourhood. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Madrid. Spain

The Lake, North of Central Park, New York
Simply known as The Lake, located north of Central Park. This photograph offers a glimpse at the once modest New York sky line. Date: 1902

Humber Pullman 1952
The Humber Pullman 8-seater limousine. The advertising copy stresses the modest price, reflecting the austerity period of the early 50s. Date: 1952

Religious sects, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Religious sects (probably Amish) on a street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1920

Picture No. 11808827
Colourful popular quarter in Algeciras Cadiz province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

Love Triumphant, c. 1847-48 (oil on wood)
XIR409214 Love Triumphant, c.1847-48 (oil on wood) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 39x25.5 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: L Amour Vainqueur; ); French

Portrait of a Woman, traditionally identified as Margaret Stuart, Lady Hippisley
XYC266766 Portrait of a Woman, traditionally identified as Margaret Stuart, Lady Hippisley, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 74.9x63.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Reclining Female Nude (black chalk and bodycolour on paper)
XKH145564 Reclining Female Nude (black chalk and bodycolour on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 16.4x26.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

MODEST MUSSORGSKY (1839-1881). Russian composer. Photographed c1870

Young woman talking on phone in studio, (B&W), portrait

Picture No. 11091838
Modest Snapping Shrimp Date:

The Language of Hats
A French postcard describing the Language of Hats !! Date: circa 1908

Algerian woman behind the veil
An absolutely stunning photograph of an Algerian Veiled Woman. Her piercing gaze is the only clue to her hidden visage. A study in reserved modesty Date: 1906

EU, France, Provence, Lourmarin. Grocery store

?Modest Wilbur! ?, press cutting
?Modest Wilbur! You?d never think he was one of us!?, press cutting, 1944 Date: 1944

J B C Canclaux
JEAN BAPTISTE CAMILLE CANCLAUX French military commander of the Napoleonic era, with a splendidly military surround to his otherwise modest portrait. Date: 1740 - 1817

York / Frederica / Jesse
FREDERICA CHARLOTTE ULRICA DUCHESS OF YORK Daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia Date: 1767 - 1820

Chicago Post Office
Nothing in Chicago is modest : the Post Office built in 1905 occupies an entre city block and cost 5 million dollars. Date: 1916

FORD V-8
The Ford V-8 is the archetypal touring saloon at the very modest price of L210. Date: 1937

MODEST MUSSORGSKY (1835-1881). Russian composer. Oil, 1881, by Ilya Repin

Modesty bathing car / W H Robinson
Ideal for those who hold no illusions about their physique, and are reluctant to display it in a bathing suit. Incorporating a collapsible canvas tunnel attached to the back of the car down which

A very Modest Sandcastle
While a boy builds a sandcastle on the beach at Sandown, Isle of Wight, his sister watches somewhat disparagingly

Restaurant scene
Evening in a modest restaurant showing diners at candlelit tables and a busy waiter carrying a plate of hot food and three bottles of wine

Frenchwoman 1850
Femme comme Il Faut: Plain, modest looking woman wearing a lilac redingote with bow fastenings, a large bonnet & fur-trimmed shawl

Bride & Groom 1920S
The happy couple, just married, pose together, presumably outside the brides house, where a modest reception would have been held

Pin-Up with Red Towel
Shocked blonde model wraps a red towel more tightly round her to protect her modesty from voyeuristic prying eyes

Claude Perrault / Langlois
CLAUDE PERRAULT physician & architect wearing plain, modest clothes of breeches, hose (stockings), falling collar, a cloak with cape collar & shoes without buckles

Tree-Creeper (Morris)
(Certhia familiaris) Although tolerably numerous, it is not very frequently observed, owing to its small size, modest colours, and its quickness

Cotton Balling / China
An old lady winds cotton into ballas, whilst a younger man polishes a crystal disk on a low bench. Their work in front of a modest homestead with a straw roof

Belle Assemblee 1852
A wedding gown with lace on the bodice and cuffs. A headdress of white roses frame her modest face. Attached is a long, almost floor length, veil

Mississippi Woodcutter
A woodcutter and his family outside their modest cabin by the Mississippi river. Despite the pile of logs, they do not seem happy in their work

Charlotte Smith / Duncan
CHARLOTTE SMITH nee TURNER English poet and novelist

Glasgow Clothes Shop
A modest haberdashery, run by a nice-looking young couple in a Glasgow side street; the photographer evidently toured the city offering his services to residents and tradesmen

Female Type / Demure 1910
A demure young woman in a fairly modest dress

Swimwear / Women C. 1905
A young man reclining near some bathing machines gets a good view of the young ladies as the frolic & bathe. The modest swimsuits imitate the dresses of the period

Girl Hides Behind a Fan
A shy young woman hides her mouth and lower face behind a fan which is ornamented with a design incorporating foliage, berries & flowers. Date: 1880s

Crossing French Gutter
In bad weather, the gutters of Paris streets aren t easy to cross, so enterprising boys lay planks across them for fashionable ladies to cross, expecting a modest tip

Fr. Wil. Refuses Crown
A deputation invites Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia to become Kaiser. He refuses, though in 1871 his successor, Wilhelm I, will show himself less modest

Modest Mussorgsky
MODEST PETROVICH MUSSORGSKY Russian composer

Invasion Plan / Balloons
INVASION PLANS The Thiloriere is a huge montgolfiere (hot-air-balloon) which will carry large numbers of French troops to England, at a very modest cost Date: 1804

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"Modest: Unveiling the Subtle Whispers of History and Art" In a world where whispers echo through time, Adam, Eve, and the Serpent dance in an eternal tale of modesty. As we explore further, we stumble upon an intriguing sight - an outdoor baby cage that once cradled innocence amidst nature's embrace. Stockton Darling's ticket to adventure takes us on a journey through eras. We find ourselves captivated by W. H. Robinson's lingerie modesty screen, a delicate barrier preserving secrets within its folds. Mama's Heaven Erum Khalili. png reveals a sanctuary of love and tenderness that transcends all boundaries. A side aisle at St. Agnes Church in Cawston beckons us with its black-and-white allure, inviting contemplation within its hallowed walls. Baillie Scott Kent Cottages stand as humble witnesses to architectural elegance rooted in simplicity. Ida Stanton's letter aboard RMS Carpathia carries sentiments across oceans, reminding us of the power of heartfelt words etched onto paper. Angelus emerges from pastel strokes on paper; an ethereal moment frozen forever in artistry. The interior scene painted in 1924 captures the essence of understated beauty; each stroke revealing stories untold yet felt deeply within our souls. A row of cottages stands as a testament to community spirit woven together by shared experiences and cherished memories. Marshall and Snelgrove Advertisement whispers tales from days gone by when fashion embraced gracefulness without compromising dignity or charm. In this symphony composed by history itself, "modest" emerges as more than just a word – it becomes a tapestry interwoven with threads spun from humanity’s desire for subtlety and reverence towards life’s wonders.