Office Equipment Collection

Poppy blossom
Kirsten Handelmann

Adventure awaits
Kirsten Handelmann

Monopteros
Kirsten Handelmann

Flash in the pan
Kirsten Handelmann

Aqua alta
Kirsten Handelmann

With Full Swing
Kirsten Handelmann

Colored Glass
Kirsten Handelmann

As from another century
Kirsten Handelmann

Hibernation Den
Kirsten Handelmann

The race
Kirsten Handelmann

Beauty contest
Kirsten Handelmann

Melody in color
Kirsten Handelmann

Garden of the muse
Kirsten Handelmann

The princess and the pea
Kirsten Handelmann

Untouched
Kirsten Handelmann

Russell T. Edward, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Russell T. Edward, between 1910 and 1920
Russell T. Edward, between 1910 and 1920. First World War: American civil servant typing a letter from the National War Garden Commission. A poster encourages people to grow their own food

Group: William Gibbs McAdoo, 3rd from right, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Group: William Gibbs McAdoo, 3rd from right, between 1910 and 1920. American lawyer and politician William Gibbs McAdoo Jr

International High Commission, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
International High Commission, between 1910 and 1920. American lawyer and politician William Gibbs McAdoo Jr. (2nd left) was the husband of Eleanor Wilson McAdoo

Sir Walter Scott, 19th century (painting)
1744515 Sir Walter Scott, 19th century (painting) by Scottish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) Scottish poet, novelist, and historian, painting); © Tallandier

Harrison Gray, c. 1767 (oil on canvas)
7296096 Harrison Gray, c. 1767 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 77.5 x 64 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815))

John Nicholson, 1790 (oil on canvas)
5860282 John Nicholson, 1790 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 91.5--70 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827))

Portrait of Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809) (oil on canvas)
884929 Portrait of Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy

Rest during the Flight into Egypt, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240562 Rest during the Flight into Egypt, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Head of an Old Man, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240559 Head of an Old Man, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Two little girls sitting on the ground and a cat, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240553 Two little girls sitting on the ground and a cat, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Nathan rebukingDavid, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240551 Nathan rebukingDavid, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240548 Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Triumph of Venice, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240545 Triumph of Venice, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Christ among the doctors, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240539 Christ among the doctors, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Death of Coronis, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240556 Death of Coronis, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Holy Family with Infant St. John and St. Anne, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240542 The Holy Family with Infant St. John and St. Anne, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Holy Family with Infant St. John and St. Anne (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240541 The Holy Family with Infant St. John and St. Anne (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Sacrifice to Vesta, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240558 Sacrifice to Vesta, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Aeneas and Anchises, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240555 Aeneas and Anchises, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Two Youths sitting on the Ground with a Stick and a Kid, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c)
7240549 Two Youths sitting on the Ground with a Stick and a Kid, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Rural Scene, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240564 Rural Scene, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Religious Scene, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240561 Religious Scene, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)
7240940 Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c.1872 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, Frederick (1837-99); 29x23 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: The sitter seated at a desk)

St Matthew the Apostle (engraving)
7149622 St Matthew the Apostle (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Matthew the Apostle)

John Strype, English clergyman, historian and biographer (engraving)
7185581 John Strype, English clergyman, historian and biographer (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Strype (1643-1737), English clergyman

The classroom (chromolitho)
7148666 The classroom (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The classroom. Illustration from Le Livre Rouge, by E Magee (Blackie & Son Limited)

Francis White, Bishop of Ely (engraving)
7185599 Francis White, Bishop of Ely (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis White (1564-1638), Bishop of Ely

Moses in the desert (engraving)
7185369 Moses in the desert (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses in the desert)

John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds of London, 1804-1834 (litho)
7185001 John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds of London, 1804-1834 (litho) by Haughton, Moses (1772-1848); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds of London, 1804-1834)

Caricature of British author Hall Caine (litho)
7201826 Caricature of British author Hall Caine (litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Manx Cat o Nine Tails)

Methods of holding the pen (engraving)
7178766 Methods of holding the pen (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methods of holding the pen)

"Pennsylvania"(engraving)
7177710 " Pennsylvania" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Pennsylvania." Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Bedstead of Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI (coloured engraving)
7159271 Bedstead of Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedstead of Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI)

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"Exploring the Evolution of Office Equipment through Art" Step back in time and delve into the world of office equipment, as depicted in various artworks from different eras. From Sir Walter Scott's 19th-century painting to Harrison Gray's c. 1767 oil on canvas, these masterpieces offer glimpses into the tools that shaped workspaces throughout history. In John Nicholson's 1790 oil on canvas, we witness a scene where individuals are engrossed in their tasks using quills and inkwells. The meticulous strokes capture the essence of an era when writing instruments were essential for communication and record-keeping. Moving forward, Joseph Haydn's portrait showcases a composer surrounded by musical scores and a writing desk adorned with parchment paper. This image reminds us that even creative minds required specific tools to bring their ideas to life. Transitioning from paintings to lithography, "A Roman Book Shop" transports us to an ancient bookstore filled with scrolls and texts—an early precursor to modern libraries or bookstores that house our beloved novels today. The collection also includes stunning works created using pens, inks, watercolors, red & black pencils on white paper. "Rest during the Flight into Egypt, " "Head of an Old Man, " "Two little girls sitting on the ground and a cat, " "Nathan rebuking David, " "Sacrifice of Polyxena, " "Triumph of Venice, " and finally, "Christ among the doctors. " These pieces showcase intricate details meticulously crafted with these traditional office supplies. As we marvel at these artistic representations spanning centuries, it becomes evident how far office equipment has come. From quills dipped in inkwells to advanced digital devices revolutionizing productivity today—these artifacts remind us of humanity's constant pursuit for efficiency within work environments. So next time you sit at your desk surrounded by computers screens or sleek gadgets designed for productivity - take a moment to appreciate how far we've come.