Stern Collection

Madame Helena Blavatsky
Undated cutting of head and shoulders photograph of Madame Helena Blavatsky - founder of Theosophy and the Theosophical Society. HPG/1/13/1 (ii)

Ireland, County Cork, Cobh. Harbor view and St. Colmans church

Mr Bumble with Oliver
Stern Mr. Bumble holds the hand of apprehensive young Oliver Twist, as they walk away from the workhouse

Netsuke in the form of a demon queller and a small demon, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
XBP394832 Netsuke in the form of a demon queller and a small demon, Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Tokoku (fl.19th century); height: 3.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Container ship loaded with cargo. This is the Kyoto Express, a container ship owned by the German transportation company Hapag-Lloyd

Switchboard Girls / 1930S
Girls working on a telephone switchboard, watched over by a stern-looking supervisor

Krupskaya (Lenins Wife)
NADEZHDA KONSTANTINOVNA KRUPSKAYA Russian Revolutionary - married Lenin in 1898

USA, California, San Diego, USS Nimitz moored under full moon in San Diego Bay

HMS Repulse with Sopwith Pup, WW1
Stern view of HMS Repulse showing a Sopwith Pup biplane on the aft turret during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Swordfish Torpedo-bombers on board HMS Victorious, Second
Photograph showing Fleet Air Arm Swordfish torpedo-bombers gathered on the stern of the Royal Navy aircraft-carrier HMS Victorious, during the Second World War, 1941

Daedalus Sea Serpent
Marine creature sighted from HMS Daedalus in the south Atlantic between the Cape and St Helena : the creature passes under the stern of the ship (picture 2 of 3)

John L. Sullivan (colour litho)
PNP379197 John L. Sullivan (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John L. Sullivan (1858-1918) American heavyweight champion;

Stern trawler Conqueror on rocks at Mousehole, Cornwall
Stern trawler Conqueror on the rocks at Mousehole, Cornwall, December 1978. Date: 1978

Funerary stele of Democleides (4th century BC)
Greek art. Funerary stele of Democleides (4th century BC). Marble relief depicting a warrior sitting sad and meditating on the stern of a ship. Beside him, his helmet and shield

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Sultan Selim I conquering Egypt
Sultan Selim I, nicknamed Yavuz " the Stern", " the Steadfast" or " the Grim" (1465?-1520) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520

Inside the Dome of Discovery, Festival of Britain, London
General view inside the Dome of Discovery, part of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London. This part of the exhibition covered Britains conquest of the physical world through

Father Eymard, 1963 (bronze)
XBP390717 Father Eymard, 1963 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Peter Julian Eymard (1811-68) French Catholic priest; after the death of his sister

Portrait of a young man

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

Sensual face of a young woman

HMS Implacable at Devonport, 1926
Photograph showing a stern view of the frigate HMS Implacable in dry dock at Devonport, 1926. Implacable was one of the ships captured by the Royal Navy at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Paul Verlaine, French poet associated with the Symbolist movement. Seen here in a full-length photograph, wearing top hat, overcoat and scarf, and leaning on a walking stick

Queen Victoria, 1877 (oil on panel)
1262848 Queen Victoria, 1877 (oil on panel) by Angeli, Heinrich von (1840-1925); 27.5x22 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Launch of the Olympic at Belfast, 20Th October 1910 - a view of the launch of the leviathan Olympic with men standing at the stern. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

RMS Oceanic in Graving Dock, Liverpool
RMS Oceanic in Graving Dock (Dry Dock), Liverpool, shortly before launch in 1899. Date: circa 1899

Portrait of Samuel Johnson (1709-84) c. 1778-80 (oil on canvas)
XCF268091 Portrait of Samuel Johnson (1709-84) c.1778-80 (oil on canvas) by Barry, James (1741-1806); 60.6x53 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: poet)

Portrait of a young man, cool tone

Girl, teenager, serious

British battleship HMS King Edward VII sinking, WW1
The British battleship HMS King Edward VII with her stern down during the First World War. She struck a mine off Cape Wrath, off the northern Scottish coast

Stern of Warship
The stern of a British warship showing the British coat of arms

Kitchener of Khartoum (pastel on paper)
XCF274355 Kitchener of Khartoum (pastel on paper) by Horsfall, Charles Mendelssohn (1865-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rt Hon Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) British field marshal

Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, 1857. View from the stern, showing the vessel in John Scott Russells (1808-1882) yard

The view looking towards the stern of the Graf Zeppelin II, LZ 130, during construction at Friedrichshafen

Prodigal Son Returns
A ne er-do-well son, obviously the apple of the mothers and sisters eye, returns home. The dog greets him tail wagging, but his stern father doesn t look best pleased

Portrait of Giuseppe Mazzini (oil on canvas)
XOT361292 Portrait of Giuseppe Mazzini (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo del Risorgimento e della Resistenza, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: Mazzini (1805-1872) Italian patriot

Wilhelm II Ptg
WILHELM II GERMAN ROYALTY German Emperor in middle age

JOHN DUDLEY (1502-1553)
Duke of Northumberland and Earl of Warwick, John Dudley Father-In-Law of Lady Jane Grey

Great Eastern Building
The stern view of the Great Eastern under construction at Millwall, on the Thames

Wolsey / Selous / Greatbach
CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY English prelate and statesman Full length engraving Date: 1475 - 1530

Shipwright or ship's carpenter standing on a scaffold and driving wedges into the stern of a ship with a wooden
FLO4577786 Shipwright or ship's carpenter standing on a scaffold and driving wedges into the stern of a ship with a wooden trunnel. At his feet, his auger, axe and punch

A Yawl fishing boat, 1850
3330500 A Yawl fishing boat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Yawl, a two-masted fore-and-aft-rigged sailing boat with the mizzenmast stepped far aft so that the mizzen boom overhangs)

A shallow draft steamer, 1850
3478565 A shallow draft steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a shallow draft steamer with its paddle at the stern, built for use on rivers in Columbia)

DTM Hockenheim II - 9th Round 2010 - Friday
05.11.2010 Hockenheim, Germany - CongFu Cheng (CHN), stern AMG Mercedes, stern AMG Mercedes C-Klasse (2008)- DTM 2010 - Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters 9th Round at Hockenheimring Baden-Wurttemberg

DTM Hockenheim II - 9th Round 2010 - Friday
05.11.2010 Hockenheim, Germany - CongFu Cheng (CHN), stern AMG Mercedes, stern AMG Mercedes C-Klasse (2008) - DTM 2010 - Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters 9th Round at Hockenheimring Baden-Wurttemberg

Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Creator: J. R. W
Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Warship launched using electricity. Hammers and battering-rams were applied to the foremost blocks

The Author August Strindberg, 1899. Creator: Carl Larsson
The Author August Strindberg, 1899

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"Stern: A Journey through Time and Tales" Step into the enigmatic world of "stern" as we unravel its captivating stories. From the mystical teachings of Madame Helena Blavatsky to the serene landscapes of Ireland's County Cork, prepare to be transported. In Cobh, a picturesque harbor view unfolds, adorned by the majestic St. Colmans church that stands tall against the horizon. Here, history whispers in every gust of wind, inviting you to delve deeper into its secrets. Picture Mr. Bumble from Oliver Twist with his stern expression and commanding presence; he embodies strength and authority in an era gone by. Just like him, our journey takes us further back in time. Traveling eastwards to Meiji Period Japan (1868-1912), we encounter a mesmerizing netsuke crafted in the form of a demon queller alongside a small demon itself. These intricate pieces reflect both beauty and menace - contrasting elements that define human nature throughout history. As we sail across vast oceans on a container ship, we witness modern-day marvels intertwining with tales from yesteryears. The Switchboard Girls from 1930s America come alive before our eyes - their nimble fingers connecting lives through communication lines. Let us not forget Krupskaya, Lenin's wife who stood beside him during tumultuous times. Her unwavering dedication echoes through generations as she remains an emblematic figure within revolutionary movements worldwide. Underneath California's starry sky lies San Diego Bay where USS Nimitz rests peacefully under the enchanting glow of a full moon. This sight evokes both awe and tranquility while reminding us of humanity's relentless pursuit for greatness amidst celestial wonders. From World War I battleships like HMS Repulse accompanied by Sopwith Pups soaring above them to Swordfish Torpedo-bombers aboard HMS Victorious during World War II - these images encapsulate bravery amidst adversity, reminding us of the sacrifices made for freedom.