Raphael Collection (page 8)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Longing to see you
On the back of the card Churchills message is Stand together and hold firm. The little girl is in her Sunday best and presumably believes that her journey is Really Necessary.Cute Kids WW2 Wartime

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Making a Stir
The war is just over and on the back of the card Mr Churchill says Advance Britannia! Long live the cause of Freedom! God save the King

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll walk beside you
The postcard caption says I ll walk beside you - a reference to the love song written by Murray and Lockton in 1939. It was sung by Vera Lynn among many others

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Watch your step
The postcard caption reads Watch your step. The little girl is wearing white. Warime privations meant that fine materials for wedding dresses were hard to come by

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Little bit of Overtime
The concept of overtime, that is working beyond ones contracted hours, became formalised just before WW2. This little bricklayer has another interpretation of the phrase

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Deep in the Heart of Texas
The caption on the postcard is Deep in the heart of Texas. During the war tens of thousands of Americans came to the UK and things American became very popular

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Washing up
The caption on the postcard is Washing up - probably a play on sorting things out now that the war is over. The reverse carries a message from Winston Churchill We must now devote all our strength

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Chin-Chin
The caption on the card is Chin-Chin! The expression has shades of meaning. Probably here it means Well done, perhaps on a successful first shave. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Swell
Clothes wee rationed from June 1941 wth a ration book supposedly sufficient for one new outfit a year. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Clover
The caption on the postcard is In Clover. Being In Clover meant that one is in a very happy state of mind. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Food Flash
The caption on the postcard is Food Flash. The girls are talking about the latest rationing news. In 1942 even sweets were rationed. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1944

St Pauls Cathedral
A view of St Pauls Cathedral from the River Thames, London, in the 1930s. Artist: Alker Tripp

Nelsons Column
A view of Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square London, in the 1930s. Artist: Alker Tripp

St Jamess Palace
A view of St Jamess Palace, London, in the 1930s. Artist: Alker Tripp

Piccadilly Circus
A view of Eros and Piccadilly Circus, London, in the 1930s. Artist: Alker Tripp

St. Raphaels Church, Portsmouth Road, Surbiton, Surrey
circa 1910s

Doorway to the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, 1772 (hand coloured engraving)
986010 Doorway to the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, 1772 (hand coloured engraving) by Savorelli, C. (d.1791) & Camporesi

Portrait of Giovanna of Aragon, seated three-quarter length, in her chamber
990212 Portrait of Giovanna of Aragon, seated three-quarter length, in her chamber, (oil on canvas) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after)

Christs Charge to St. Peter, Mortlake workshop, 1635-39 (textile)
6336186 Christs Charge to St. Peter, Mortlake workshop, 1635-39 (textile) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); 328x498 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Raphael cartoon: The lame Man healed by Peter and John, Acts, Chap III (engraving)
6009515 Raphael cartoon: The lame Man healed by Peter and John, Acts, Chap III (engraving) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Raphael cartoon: Christs Charge to Peter, John, Chap XXI (engraving)
6009514 Raphael cartoon: Christs Charge to Peter, John, Chap XXI (engraving) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Charge to Peter)

The last moments of Raphael (colour litho)
6020555 The last moments of Raphael (colour litho) by Melville, Henry (fl.1826-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last moments of Raphael)

Arithmatic
Children at a blackboard, learning to count. From Ride a Cock-Horse and Other Rhymes, published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1912

Summer shower
Fantasy image of a child with flower fairies. From Little Sunshine, published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1912

Meadow playmates
Children dancing to music. From Ride a Cock-Horse and Other Rhymes, published by Raphael Tuck. Date: 1912

Playtime in the nursery. Reading and playing with toys. From Ride a Cock-Horse and Other Rhymes, published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Louise Jacobs Date: 1912

Duckling
A duckling. From Country Pleasures published by Raphael Tuck. Date: circa 1910

Young girls dancing
Dancing girls. From Country Pleasures published by Raphael Tuck. Date: circa 1910

Magnifying glass
Boy with a magnifying glass. From Country Pleasures published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: May Bowley Date: circa 1910

The Princes in the Tower - Prince Edward (King Edward V) and his younger brother, Prince Richard, Duke of York, who disappeared from the Tower of London during the reign of their uncle

Princess Victoria receiving the news that she is Queen. 1837

Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth I). circa early 1550s

Prince Arthur leaping from the tower. Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany, was imprisoned and then disappeared - the story of his fall from a tower probably originates in Shakespeares play, King John

Jack the Conqueror. circa 1900

Henry VI the Baby King. 1421

Flight of Queen Margaret and Prince Edward. Queen Margaret of Anjou, wife of King Henry VI, fleeing into a forest after the Battle of Hexham (15 May 1464, Wars of the Roses) with her son

Edward of Caernarvon (King Edward II of England)
Edward of Caernarvon, later King Edward II of England. Seen here with a fallen stag in the snow. 13th century

Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. circa 1900

Alfred the Great learning to read. 9th century

Dido receiving the Trojans in audience, study for a border scene of the Quos ego
3957028 Dido receiving the Trojans in audience, study for a border scene of the Quos ego engraving, 1516 (pen & ink on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520)

Nude studies for St. Andrew and another apostle in The Transfiguration, c
3957024 Nude studies for St. Andrew and another apostle in The Transfiguration, c.1517 (red chalk over stylus indentation on cream paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520)

Study for warrior fallen in The Battle of Constantine
3957018 Study for warrior fallen in The Battle of Constantine, Sala di Costantino (chalk on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 22.2x30.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Joseph before Pharaoh (pen & ink and wash on paper)
4073721 Joseph before Pharaoh (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Penni, Giovanni Francesco (il Fattore) (c.1488-1528); 14.7x42 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Twelve Apostles: St. Paul, 1518-20 (chalk on paper)
4073296 The Twelve Apostles: St. Paul, 1518-20 (chalk on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 21.2x12.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Twelve Apostles: St. Philip, 1518-20 (chalk on paper)
4073291 The Twelve Apostles: St. Philip, 1518-20 (chalk on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 20.8x13.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

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Raphael, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and timeless beauty. From his captivating poster advertising trains to the Cote d'Azur, he effortlessly transports us to the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera. But it is not just travel that Raphael excels in; his artistry knows no bounds. In the enchanting world of Art Nouveau, we find Raphael Kirchner's masterpiece - a mesmerizing girl playing the harp. Her delicate fingers dance across its strings, creating melodies that echo through our souls and transport us to ethereal realms. As we delve deeper into Raphael's oeuvre, we encounter his masterful recreations of iconic religious scenes. The Last Supper comes alive under his skilled hands as he collaborates with fellow artists Morghen and Matteini in 1800. And who can forget The School of Athens? This fresco adorning Stanza della Segnatura captivates our minds with its depiction of intellectual giants engaging in profound discourse. But it is not only grandeur that defines Raphael's talent; he captures intimate moments too. In Portrait of a Young Woman (La Muta), ca 1507, he unveils her mysterious allure through subtle brushstrokes and enigmatic eyes. And then there is The Sistine Madonna, an awe-inspiring creation from 1512-1517 that leaves us breathless before its divine presence. With Transfiguration (1517) as another testament to his genius, Raphael showcases his ability to transcend earthly boundaries and elevate art to celestial heights. His mastery extends beyond canvas; Victorian flower fairies come alive under his guidance, enchanting all who behold their delicate grace. Drawing inspiration from Aristotle himself, Raphael delves into philosophy and wisdom while also capturing everyday life on a poster advertising Val d'Esquieres in the South of France.