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In the vast tapestry of history, moments are captured that reveal the depths of human emotion and resilience

Background imageShowed Collection: The croupiers who showed signs of emotion 1927

The croupiers who showed signs of emotion 1927
Croupiers starts to sweat after giving all the casinos money to a lucky winner, who is disappearing under a pile of cash in front of him

Background imageShowed Collection: Illustration of FW190 Fighter; Second World War, 1942

Illustration of FW190 Fighter; Second World War, 1942
Illustration showing a German Focke-Wulf 190 fighter airplane, with cutaways of the engine and machine-guns, August 1942. This image showed some of the features of the latest FW190 captured by

Background imageShowed Collection: The Ferrer trial in Barcelona

The Ferrer trial in Barcelona
Francisco Ferrer was accused of having taken a leading part in the Barcelona rebellion. The photograph shows Ferrer, top left

Background imageShowed Collection: British protest to the Ferrer trial

British protest to the Ferrer trial
Mr Victor Grayson speaking at the demonstration meeting at Trafalgar Square. Francisco Ferrer was accused of having taken a leading part in the Barcelona rebellion

Background imageShowed Collection: I showed them over my house and garden (engraving)

I showed them over my house and garden (engraving)
5991846 I showed them over my house and garden (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: I showed them over my house and garden)

Background imageShowed Collection: Eves Ransom, by George Gissing (litho)

Eves Ransom, by George Gissing (litho)
1627880 Eves Ransom, by George Gissing (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eves Ransom, by George Gissing)

Background imageShowed Collection: Le Chien d Or (engraving)

Le Chien d Or (engraving)
1050158 Le Chien d Or (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Chien d Or. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageShowed Collection: Dosing a Dog (engraving)

Dosing a Dog (engraving)
1044486 Dosing a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dosing a Dog. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageShowed Collection: Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho)

Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho)
1063303 Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram)

Background imageShowed Collection: The High-Born Babe, by E Nesbit (litho)

The High-Born Babe, by E Nesbit (litho)
1593348 The High-Born Babe, by E Nesbit (litho) by Buckland, Arthur Herbert (1870-fl.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High-Born Babe, by E Nesbit)

Background imageShowed Collection: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050072 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

Background imageShowed Collection: 'Puffs of smoke and the report of rifles showed that my friends were determined to defend

"Puffs of smoke and the report of rifles showed that my friends were determined to defend themselves"
6002110 " Puffs of smoke and the report of rifles showed that my friends were determined to defend themselves" (colour litho) by Groome

Background imageShowed Collection: 'Illuminated', What the Search Light showed (litho)

"Illuminated", What the Search Light showed (litho)
1042353 " Illuminated", What the Search Light showed (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Illuminated")

Background imageShowed Collection: To Call Her Mine, by Walter Besant (engraving)

To Call Her Mine, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1594976 To Call Her Mine, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Call Her Mine, by Walter Besant)

Background imageShowed Collection: Jean Jallabert investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges

Jean Jallabert investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges
3614200 Jean Jallabert investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School

Background imageShowed Collection: The Two Sophias, by Walter Besant (litho)

The Two Sophias, by Walter Besant (litho)
1615358 The Two Sophias, by Walter Besant (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Sophias, by Walter Besant)

Background imageShowed Collection: A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho)

A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho)
1040900 A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat)

Background imageShowed Collection: Agate MenAśseki title object series horses series title

Agate MenAśseki title object series horses series title
Agate Menoseki (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object), In a lacquer pot filled with small stones are two branches of red coral

Background imageShowed Collection: James Hay Beattie

James Hay Beattie
JAMES HAY BEATTIE Son of James Beattie, who showed such promise that he was appointed to take his fathers place as philosopher, but died of a fever at age 22. Date: 1768 - 1790

Background imageShowed Collection: Head Young Boy 1763 Oil canvas 18 7 / 8 x 15 3 / 8

Head Young Boy 1763 Oil canvas 18 7 / 8 x 15 3 / 8
Artokoloro

Background imageShowed Collection: Two Angels Fresco 23 3 / 8 x 31 1 / 2 59. 4 80 cm

Two Angels Fresco 23 3 / 8 x 31 1 / 2 59. 4 80 cm
Artokoloro

Background imageShowed Collection: Woman Bathing Shallow Tub 1885 Charcoal pastel

Woman Bathing Shallow Tub 1885 Charcoal pastel
Artokoloro

Background imageShowed Collection: THE VILLAGE COMEDY, The landlord was a man of Daniel Lambert build

THE VILLAGE COMEDY, The landlord was a man of Daniel Lambert build. There was a kind of surliness in his civility... His burly form at the doorway, seen from the hill

Background imageShowed Collection: DOSING A DOG, 1883: 1. Our St. Bernard Showed Symptoms of Illness

DOSING A DOG, 1883: 1. Our St. Bernard Showed Symptoms of Illness. 2. An Amateur Vet is Called in and Pronounces that the Anim 1 has taken Poison. 3. The Emetic: " Good Doggie." 4

Background imageShowed Collection: Evangelista Torricellis (1608-1647) demonstration 1643. It showed that the height

Evangelista Torricellis (1608-1647) demonstration 1643. It showed that the height of a column of liquid is governed by atmospheric pressure

Background imageShowed Collection: THE VILLAGE COMEDY, The landlord was a man of Daniel Lambert build. There was a kind

THE VILLAGE COMEDY, The landlord was a man of Daniel Lambert build. There was a kind of surliness in his civility... His burly form at the doorway, seen from the hill

Background imageShowed Collection: The Coal Problem, Great Britain, 1920

The Coal Problem, Great Britain, 1920
Illustration showing a number of facts regarding the coal industry of Great Britain in 1920. These diagrams showed that miners wages were increasing, but coal production was diminishing

Background imageShowed Collection: A first-line trench in Champagne

A first-line trench in Champagne
A three-storeyed French trench in the Champagne region of France in October 1915. Much was made of the sophistication of German trench fortifications

Background imageShowed Collection: The Roman Rocks Lighthouse, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope

The Roman Rocks Lighthouse, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope
Engraving of the Roman Rocks lighthouse at Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope, March 1869. This iron lighthouse was built in 1860, but showed signs of structural failure shortly thereafter

Background imageShowed Collection: The Rotor Ship Buckau, 1924

The Rotor Ship Buckau, 1924
Photograph of the experimental Rotor ship Buckau, on sea trials, 1924. Anton Flettner equipped the 680 ton schooner, Buckau, with two rotating cylindrical towers to test his Flettner rudder

Background imageShowed Collection: Televising a unit of Londons Land Defence Force against ene

Televising a unit of Londons Land Defence Force against ene
In December 1936 the B.B.C carried out its first transmission from outside at night. A mock air-raid was staged so that Londoners could see how the Territorial Army had prepared itself for the onset

Background imageShowed Collection: Game / Winter / Snowballing

Game / Winter / Snowballing
Even at military school Napoleon showed his ability to command, directing the action of a snowball fight

Background imageShowed Collection: Myth / Tibet / 2 Neighbours

Myth / Tibet / 2 Neighbours
THE STORY OF TWO NEIGHBOURS A poor man showed kindness to a sparrow, who gave him a seed which grew riches. His rich neighbour stole it, but it didn t have the same effect

Background imageShowed Collection: Myth / Tibet / Monkey

Myth / Tibet / Monkey
THE TORTOISE & THE MONKEY Although the monkey showed him kindness, the ungrateful tortoise still tried to trick him into sacrificing his heart to save the tortoises wife

Background imageShowed Collection: Spirit Photo Hope

Spirit Photo Hope
Photo by William Hope, showing Harry Price with a spirit extra : Price showed that Hope had switched the plates, though he himself was accused of faking the exposure


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In the vast tapestry of history, moments are captured that reveal the depths of human emotion and resilience. From the croupiers who showed signs of emotion in 1927 to the British protest against the Ferrer trial, these glimpses into our past remind us of our shared humanity. One such illustration from 1942 depicts a FW190 Fighter during World War II, showcasing both the power and devastation that war brings. The Ferrer trial in Barcelona also stands as a testament to justice and injustice, as individuals fought for their beliefs amidst a tumultuous time. Delving further back into history, an engraving showcases someone proudly showing others around their house and garden - a simple act that speaks volumes about hospitality and pride. Meanwhile, lithographs like "Eves Ransom" by George Gissing or "The High-Born Babe" by E Nesbit transport us to different worlds through artistry. Not all illustrations depict joyous occasions; some capture darker aspects of life. Engravings like "Le Chien d Or" or "Dosing a Dog" highlight moments where compassion is tested or cruelty exposed. Similarly, lithographs such as "The Dead Gallant" or engravings from "The History of a Crime" show us how tragedy can shape our understanding of existence. These diverse images serve as windows into various periods throughout history - they are fragments frozen in time that allow us to reflect on our collective journey. They remind us that emotions transcend time and place; they connect us across generations with stories waiting to be discovered within each frame.