Officialdom Collection

The suspicious house, 1868. Creator: Charles Rochussen
The suspicious house, 1868

A Conversation Between Japanese Officials, 1813. Creator: Stepan Galaktionov
A Conversation Between Japanese Officials, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Devil watching of the work of bureaucrats writing reports
Vintage illustration from the story Orlando Furioso. Devil watching of the work of bureaucrats writing citations, demands, reports

Officialdom, a tableau (litho)
6013348 Officialdom, a tableau (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officialdom, a tableau)

The Lord Chancellor In His Coronation Robes, 1937. From The Sphere - Coronation Record Number. [The Sphere, London, 1937]

General Zephirin, Haiti, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Meeting of Marshal Villars and Prince Eugene of Savoy in Rastadt, 1898. Artist: Marshal Villars
Meeting of Marshal Villars and Prince Eugene of Savoy in Rastadt, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

The Londons Lord mayor gives has Mr Loubet a gold box, 1903. Emile Francois Loubet (1838-1929) was a French politician and the 7th President of France

The Prevot des Marchands and the Echevins of the city of Paris, 1648. Artist: Philippe de Champaigne
The Prevot des Marchands and the Echevins of the city of Paris, 1648. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Member of a London Wardmote Inquest in official dress, 1808. Artist: William Henry Pyne
Member of a London Wardmote Inquest in official dress, 1808.These bodies checked weights and measures for accuracy. From Costume of Great Britain by William Henry Pyne, (London, 1808)

Testing weights and measures during the reign of Henry VII, England, 1497-1509. At bottom right measures which do not come up to standard are being burned

The Red-Tape Tangle, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Red-Tape Tangle, 1888. The Great British Lion roars out his distress, tied down as he is by red tape and officialdom. There were many complaints at the time that the increasing amount of red tape

Dr. Birch and His Young Friends, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dr. Birch and His Young Friends, 1880. Sir William Harcourt, the Liberal Home Secretary, prepares a birch labelled Juvenile Offenders Act

Bristol M1C frowned upon by Officialdom, this fast single seater became the much sought mount of senior pilots

Cartoon story, An Attempt on Antwerp, WW1
Cartoon story, An Attempt on Antwerp, illustrating an attempt on the part of the journalist " Jingle" and the artist Norman Morrow to obtain passports in order to visit Antwerp at their

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"Unraveling the Red Tape: A Glimpse into the World of Officialdom" In a world where bureaucracy reigns supreme, even the fastest wings are frowned upon by Officialdom. The Bristol M1C, with its unparalleled speed and grace, finds itself at odds with the rigid rules set by those in power. As if under watchful eyes, Devil himself observes the laborious work of bureaucrats tirelessly writing reports. Their meticulousness knows no bounds as they navigate through endless paperwork and regulations. Officialdom takes center stage in a tableau captured lithographically - an intricate web of power and authority. From The Lord Chancellor adorned in his majestic Coronation Robes to General Zephirin commanding Haiti's destiny in 1922, these figures embody the essence of officialdom. History unfolds as Marshal Villars meets Prince Eugene of Savoy in Rastadt during 1898. Artist Marshal Villars immortalizes this encounter between two influential men who shaped nations under the watchful gaze of Officialdom. Even across borders, official ceremonies bind leaders together. London's Lord Mayor presents Mr Loubet with a gold box in 1903 - an act symbolizing diplomatic ties amidst official pomp and circumstance. Traveling back centuries earlier to Paris in 1648, Philippe de Champaigne captures The Prevot des Marchands and Echevins donning their official dress. These individuals represent not only their city but also uphold the principles that guide Officialdom. Closer to home, a Member of a London Wardmote Inquest stands proudly dressed for duty in 1808. William Henry Pyne's artwork showcases how officials have long been entrusted with maintaining order within society. Even during King Henry VII's reign from 1497-1509, officials were tasked with testing weights and measures - ensuring fairness prevailed throughout England while upholding royal decree. Joseph Swain masterfully depicts both frustration and humor in his artworks.