Paperwork Collection (#7)

James Buchanan, 1859. Creator: George Peter Alexander Healy
James Buchanan, 1859

The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Christmas Eve, 1814, 1914. Creator: Amedee Forestier
The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Christmas Eve, 1814, 1914

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOSU (msn 0217 - ex RAF WB722) at Newcastle Airport. In 1977, this aircraft was in the process of conversion to the Supermunk prototype

Where Is It?, 1882. Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
Where Is It?, 1882

Portrait of a Merchant, c. 1530. Creator: Jan Gossaert
Portrait of a Merchant, c. 1530

Study for a Group Portrait, between 1729 and 1730. Creator: Joseph Highmore
Study for a Group Portrait, between 1729 and 1730. Formerly attributed to William Hogarth

Portrait of The Rt. Hon. Jesse Collings (1831-1920), 1881. Creator: Jonathon Pratt
Portrait of The Rt. Hon. Jesse Collings (1831-1920), 1881

Portrait of Count Nicholas Frochot (not Etienne Pierre, Graf Mejan), 1806

The Representative of the French People in Office, 1794. Creator: Vivant Denon
The Representative of the French People in Office, 1794

Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate I, April 1, 1745. Creator: Gerard Jean-Baptiste Scotin
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate I, April 1, 1745. After William Hogarth

Francesco I d Este Instructing for Alms to be Given to the Poor, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Francesco I d Este Sentencing the Guilty with Great Difficulty, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Office of the Board of Trade - scene on Sunday night, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Office of the Board of Trade - scene on Sunday night, 1845. Investors rush to lodge railway applications in Whitehall, London

Railway Room, Office of the Board of Trade, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Railway Room, Office of the Board of Trade, 1845. Plans are deposited at the Board of Trade in London. The method adopted for the reception of the documents was as follows

Eve of the 30th - correcting plans at a tavern, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Eve of the 30th - correcting plans at a tavern, 1845. Finalising railway applications for the Board of Trade: The scene was an animated one...But an hour remained

Deposits of railway plans with the Board of Trade - the rush at the door, 1845. The Legislature having, probably from an oversight

Botheration, Dec. 17, 1793. Creator: Samuel Alken
Botheration, Dec. 17, 1793

Botheration, December 21, 1785. Creator: Samuel Alken
Botheration, December 21, 1785

Employee Does Paperwork Date: 1948

Chief Officer and Clerks of the Ambulance Department, 9th Army Corps, in Front of Petersburg, Virginia, August 1864

Nurse at desk
Nurse in checked uniform sitting doing paperwork at office desk Date: circa 1980

John Quincy Adams, 1824. Creator: Thomas Sully
John Quincy Adams, 1824

Portrait of Mulla Muhammad Khan Vali of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1620; verso: 1537-47

Conflict Between Quae Genus and Lawyer Gripe-all, from The History of Johnny Q
Conflict Between Quae Genus and Lawyer Gripe-all, from " The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax", October 1, 1821

A Money Scrivener, January 1, 1801. January 1, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Money Scrivener, January 1, 1801

Good Speculation!, August 10, 1799. August 10, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Good Speculation!, August 10, 1799

Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot, 1794. Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot, 1794

Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol (born about 1599, died 1671 or later). Creator: Rembrandt
Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol (born about 1599, died 1671 or later)

Lucas van Uffel (died 1637), ca. 1622. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Lucas van Uffel (died 1637), ca. 1622

Derick Berck of Cologne, 1536. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Derick Berck of Cologne, 1536

The Queen Listening to a Dispatch from the Front, 1900. Creator: Samuel Begg
The Queen Listening to a Dispatch from the Front, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. IV", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States at His Desk in the Executive Offices, Washington D.C, c1930s. President Roosevelt

A German submarine surrenders to the British, First World War, 1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
A German submarine surrenders to the British, First World War, 1918, (c1920). The Fate of the " U" -boats: British officers examining the commanders papers during the surrender of

Portrait of John Hancock, in coat with double pocket-flaps, c1780, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of John Hancock, Governor of the Massachusetts Colony, showing coat with a turned-down collar and double pocket-flaps, reign of George III, c1780, (1937)

Portrait of John Jay in his robes as First Chief Justice of the United States, c1780, (1937). John Jay (1745-1829) American statesman, patriot, diplomat and founding Father of the United States

The scene in the Lord Chancellors office... General Election, 1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The scene in the Lord Chancellors office when the writs were issued for the General Election, 1923, (1935). Officials with paperwork during the British general election of 1923

The President, 1930. Artist: Paul Ambroise Valery
The President, 1930. Paul Valery was a French author and Symbolist poet, he also wrote essays and aphorisms on art, history, letters, music, and current events

Thadee Natanson, 1920. Artist: Pierre Bonnard
Thadee Natanson, 1920. Pierre Bonnard

At the Office, late 19th-early 20th century, (1965). Creator: Vladimir Makovsky
At the Office, late 19th-early 20th century, (1965). A young Russian peasant and his family speaking to an official. From " Russian Painting of the 18th

Line-Drawing of Mr R J Spaldings Patented Flying Machin?
Line-Drawing of Mr R J Spaldings Patented Flying Machine Ornithopter in 1889, Patent Number 398, 984 Date: 1889

A Station Intelligence Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
A Station Intelligence Room, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Churchill at Work, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Churchill at Work, 1940s, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, and again from 1951 to 1955

Travelling Round Britain, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Travelling Round Britain, 1940s, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill dealing with correspondence during a train journey

Louis XII on his throne, (c1760). Creator: Unknown
Louis XII on his throne, (c1760). King Louis XII of France (1462-1515) dictating a letter to Jean Lemaire (left). On the right stands Boreas

La Reine Anne. Creator: Unknown
La Reine Anne. Portrait of Anne of Brittany (1476-1514), queen consort of France and Duchess of Brittany. She is seated at a desk with paperwork below a canopy, with her ladies and two men

Lord Hastings, c1770-1790, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Hastings, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Prince Bismarck in his study, 1875. Otto, Prince of Bismarck (1815-1898), known as Otto von Bismarck, was a conservative Prussian statesman and was the first Chancellor of the German Empire

Interior of an office with a man on the telephone, Greenwich, London, November 1936
Interior of an office on the ground floor, with a man on the telephone, 1 High Bridge, Greenwich, London, November 1936. A messy office is piled with papers and box files

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"Paperwork: A Symphony of Chaos and Order" In this captivating oil on canvas, we witness an unexpected scene unfold. Amidst a cluttered desk, where stacks tower like skyscrapers, mischievous kittens find solace in their playful antics. Their tiny paws dance across the scattered documents, leaving paw prints as if to claim ownership over bureaucracy itself. The monochromatic palette of "Junge schwarz weiss" adds a touch of nostalgia to the image. It transports us back to simpler times when children found joy in simple pleasures like drawing, just as the zeichnendes Mädchen does here with unwavering focus. The Jungenportrait captures a moment frozen in time – innocence juxtaposed against the weighty responsibilities that await them. Amongst this chaotic symphony lies the Mandelstrauch - a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. Its delicate blossoms remind us that even within mundane tasks lie hidden beauty waiting to be discovered. Delving into history's archives, we stumble upon remnants from two iconic ships – RMS Titanic and RMS Queen Mary. These artifacts serve as reminders that behind every piece lies tales untold; stories etched onto pages by those who sailed through life's turbulent waters. Neville Chamberlain takes center stage at his desk - first as British politician and later as Prime Minister. His stern countenance reflects the gravity with which he approached his duties; each document scrutinized for its potential impact on national affairs. Yet beyond political corridors and grandeur offices lie ordinary people working tirelessly to keep our world turning smoothly. In bustling office spaces depicted here, individuals navigate mountains with determination and precision - their collective efforts ensuring society functions seamlessly. Harry Pollitt emerges from these scenes twice over - Secretary of the Communist Party etched into history books for his unwavering dedication towards ideological pursuits. Through him, we glimpse how paper can become both weapon and shield, shaping destinies and ideologies alike.