Remarks Collection

Middle class violinist and singer watched by envious couple
The musical pair are well dressed Edwardians. The other pair are well dressed working class carrying a crying child, and the man is making remarks behind his hand

Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Timon of Athens, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks, with a hand showering coins and jewels, to represent Timon's excessive generosity. Date: 1840

Illustration, Cymbeline, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Cymbeline, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks, with a spider in a web, holding a ring. Date: 1840

Illustration, Troilus and Cressida, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Troilus and Cressida, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks, with Trojan War scene. Date: 1840

Illustration for Peace-at-any-Price Bill, by Grant Allen (litho)
1051943 Illustration for Peace-at-any-Price Bill, by Grant Allen (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Peace-at-any-Price Bill, by Grant Allen)

Mr Micawber delivers some valedictory remarks, David Copperfield (b / w photo)
6030146 Mr Micawber delivers some valedictory remarks, David Copperfield (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Micawber delivers some valedictory remarks)

A Fox-Hunt in the Holiday Season (engraving)
1050765 A Fox-Hunt in the Holiday Season (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fox-Hunt in the Holiday Season)

Drawing Money in a Gale at Portland (engraving)
1061640 Drawing Money in a Gale at Portland (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing Money in a Gale at Portland)

Plate 51 Collection engravings ancient vases
Plate 51, Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

Plate 53 Collection engravings ancient vases
Plate 53, Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

Plate 7 Collection engravings ancient vases mostly
Plate 7, Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

General View Longleate Prospect Hill Shewing
General View of Longleate from the Prospect Hill: Shewing the Water as it has been Finished, and the Surface Lowered, to Raise the House

Plate 19 Colours Fragments theory practice landscape gardening
Plate 19: Colours, Fragments on the theory and practice of landscape gardening: including some remarks on Grecian and Gothic architecture

Three women classical dress holding lyre Collection
Three women in classical dress, one holding a lyre, Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

Collection engravings ancient vases Greek workmanship
Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

Suffragette Sandwich Board Mustard. Two men watch a Suffragette (man dressed up) carrying a VFW sandwich board. One man remarks, There ain t much am in that sandwich arry

WWI pen and ink and pencil sketches
A collection of First World War pen and ink and pencil sketches drawn by the artist when stationed in France and Flanders with the Northumberland Fusiliers

Anti-Suffrage Cartoon Portrait
Cartoon of lady showing a portrait of a suffragette to John Bull who, unimpressed, remarks, You will excuse me if I laugh, wont you? Date: 1911

Reveillon Riots
REVEILLON RIOTS. Guards try to suppress rioting crowds in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine who have been enraged by the remarks of the paper manufacturer Reveillon. Date: 28 April 1789

Suffragette Votes Got em at Last. Woman in huge hat with small dog on a lead. Dog remarks, Votes!! They ve got em at last! Date: circa 1918

Suffragette Bombs and Bottom. Gentleman in a top hat encounters with some surprise a well built suffragette with an enormous bottom

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Virgin seated resting head right hand holding
Artokoloro

A Voyage to Africa, including a narrative of an embassy to one of the interior Kingdoms in the year 1820, with remarks on the course and termination of the Niger

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: French prisonser of war camp at Wahn, near Cologne, 1870. The correspondent remarks on the improvement of conditions for prisoners since Waterloo forty years before

Cyrano and his Nose
CYRANO DE BERGERAC When his nose is mocked, he reproaches the speaker for his lack of ingenuity in making insulting remarks, and suggests a few

Parson at Dawlish, Devon
When lost, a bad priest remarks that the Devil would make a better guide than his clerk. The Devil appears in disguise & directs them to their destruction

Reading a Romantic Novel
A lady obviously keen on her Romantic novels (and her warm alcoholic beverages) remarks: " Kitty take those books to the library and change them: I m fond of the rumantic "

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In this captivating scene, a middle-class violinist and singer captivate the audience with their mesmerizing performance. As they pour their heart and soul into each note, an envious couple watches from afar, yearning for the talent and recognition that these artists possess. The illustration by Kenny Meadows to Timon of Athens, a play by William Shakespeare, sets the stage for Timon's excessive generosity. A hand showering coins and jewels symbolizes his lavishness, highlighting the consequences of unchecked wealth. Amidst this artistic display, various advertisements catch our attention. Dalgety & Company Advertisement reminds us of the commercial world surrounding us even in moments of artistry. Suffragette Sandwich Board Mustard hints at the ongoing fight for women's rights during this era. Shakespearean tales continue to inspire through illustrations such as those depicting Cymbeline and Troilus and Cressida. These timeless stories remind us of love's complexities and human nature's intricacies. Grant Allen's lithographic artwork portrays an Illustration for Peace-at-any-Price Bill. This thought-provoking piece invites contemplation on society's pursuit of peace at any cost. Moving away from literature-inspired scenes, we find ourselves immersed in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield where Mr Micawber delivers valedictory remarks. The black-and-white photograph transports us back to a time when words held great power even without vibrant colors. Engaging in recreational activities takes center stage with depictions like A Fox-Hunt in the Holiday Season engraving or Drawing Money in a Gale at Portland engraving. These snapshots capture moments filled with excitement but also hint at potential dangers lurking beneath seemingly harmless pursuits. An Anti-Suffrage Cartoon Portrait challenges societal norms by satirically opposing women's suffrage movements that aimed to secure equal rights for all genders during this period. Lastly, we are reminded of historical events like Reveillon Riots through visual representations that bring the past to life.