Tale Collection (page 5)

The Fairy felt a sharp nip (colour litho)
8630978 The Fairy felt a sharp nip (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairy felt a sharp nip)

In the daffodils' places stood three tall pretty maidens (colour litho)
8630971 In the daffodils' places stood three tall pretty maidens (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Cape Finisterre (Finistere), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5458797 Battle of Cape Finisterre (Finistere), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Anderson, William (1757-1837); National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal), February 14, 1797, victory of the Royal Navy over the Spanish fleet
MMM5458632 The Battle of Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal), February 14, 1797, victory of the Royal Navy over the Spanish fleet

American Revolutionary War
MMM5458560 American Revolutionary War by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: War of American Independence (1775-1783)

Seven Years' War (1756-1763): the capture of Havana (Cuba), the capture of the city, on August 14, 1762
MMM5458435 Seven Years' War (1756-1763): the capture of Havana (Cuba), the capture of the city, on August 14, 1762. Oil on canvas, around 1775, by Dominic Serres (1722-1793)

Seven Years' War (1756-1763): invasion of Havana, 1762, attack on Morro Castle (Cuba), July 30
MMM5458429 Seven Years' War (1756-1763): invasion of Havana, 1762, attack on Morro Castle (Cuba), July 30. Oil on canvas, 1770-1775, by Dominic Serres (1722-1793)

Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5457817 Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London

Napoleonic Wars, Egyptian Campaign (Expedition) (1798-1801): Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
MMM5457755 Napoleonic Wars, Egyptian Campaign (Expedition) (1798-1801): Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) celebrates with his troops his glorious victory in the Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir)

'Napoleonic Wars: Admiral Horatio Nelson's last signal (1758-1805) at the Battle of Trafalgar
MMM5457610 'Napoleonic Wars: Admiral Horatio Nelson's last signal (1758-1805) at the Battle of Trafalgar; National Maritime Museum, London

The frigates' Quebec 'and' Supervisante 'on a combat manoeuvre, October 6, 1779
MMM5458490 The frigates' Quebec 'and' Supervisante 'on a combat manoeuvre, October 6, 1779, describe the English and French ships in a desperate naval battle by Dodd

The capture of Port Louis (Haiti), on March 8, 1748, by the British admiral Charles Knowles
MMM5458321 The capture of Port Louis (Haiti), on March 8, 1748, by the British admiral Charles Knowles, the city defended by two forts, including a French one

Naval combat between HMS Lion and Elisabeth and the French ship Du Teillay, on July 9, 1745
MMM5458294 Naval combat between HMS Lion and Elisabeth and the French ship Du Teillay, on July 9, 1745, during the final phase of the Jacobite rebellions of 1688 to 1746 by Serres

War of the Spanish Succession, 1701-1714: The rescue of Barcelona (Spain), 30 April 1706
MMM5458232 War of the Spanish Succession, 1701-1714: The rescue of Barcelona (Spain), 30 April 1706, aerial view of the Anglo-Dutch (Anglo-Dutch) fleet in the port

Fables: illustration for "The Emperor's Clothing" by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)
FGL5466488 Fables: illustration for "The Emperor's Clothing" by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), collection of 19th century fables.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Fables: popular print from the half of the 19th century illustrating the fable of Hans Christian Andersen "The
FGL5466480 Fables: popular print from the half of the 19th century illustrating the fable of Hans Christian Andersen "The Little Matchman".; Fototeca Gilardi.

Entry of Duke Ferdinand Alvare of Toledo or Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel (1508-1582)
BEN5464314 Entry of Duke Ferdinand Alvare of Toledo or Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel (1508-1582), 3rd Duke of Alba de Tormes, in Brussels on 08/08/1567 with the Spanish army

Group portrait: the representatives at the Somerset House conference
MMM5463225 Group portrait: the representatives at the Somerset House conference; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Tale of the Thousand and One Nights: Simbad the Sailor's Journey: " the giant woke up
FGL5484998 Tale of the Thousand and One Nights: Simbad the Sailor's Journey: " the giant woke up and went out of the palace " Illustration by Gustave Dore

The death of Horatio Nelson
MMM5484887 The death of Horatio Nelson by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The death of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Risorgimento: " portraits of the defenders of Italy: Vittorio Emanuele (Victor Emmanuel) I (1820-1878)
FGL5483070 Risorgimento: " portraits of the defenders of Italy: Vittorio Emanuele (Victor Emmanuel) I (1820-1878) King of Sardinia, Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882)

The 'Queen Charlotte' moored off the Mole during the bombing of Algiers (Algeria), on 27 August 1816
MMM5482456 The 'Queen Charlotte' moored off the Mole during the bombing of Algiers (Algeria), on 27 August 1816. Colored etching, May 15, 1817, by Lt William Innes Pocock (1783-1836)

Allegorical cartoon depicting the map of Italy formed by the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882)
FGL5482129 Allegorical cartoon depicting the map of Italy formed by the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) chasing Pope Pius IX from Italy

Florence's victory over Pisa. Allegory and personification of the powerful cities of Tuscany in the Italian
BEN5476947 Florence's victory over Pisa. Allegory and personification of the powerful cities of Tuscany in the Italian Mannerist style

Augsburg League War: 'View of the Battle of Cape Beveziers or Beachy Head between the French
MMM5482003 Augsburg League War: 'View of the Battle of Cape Beveziers or Beachy Head between the French and Anglo-Dutch fleets on 10/07/1690' Drawing by Nicolas Ozanne (1728-1811) by Ozanne

The naval maneuver of Sir Robert Calder (1745-1818), 1817 (etching)
MMM5480703 The naval maneuver of Sir Robert Calder (1745-1818), 1817 (etching) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); National Maritime Museum, London

The naval manoeuvre of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport (1726-1814) off the coast of Lorient (France)
MMM5480878 The naval manoeuvre of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport (1726-1814) off the coast of Lorient (France), during the Battle of Ile de Groix (1795)

Allegory of German Unity 1871 (Germany and Prussia reunited): The Reich 1871
FGL5479410 Allegory of German Unity 1871 (Germany and Prussia reunited): The Reich 1871. Sadowa's victory on 03/07/1866, won by the Prussians over the Austrians

The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437835 The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The dwarf dwarf dances around the fire)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644712 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: She stands in fear of the Village Boys)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644709 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: They meet Two Little Foolish Blackamoors)

Les Mille et Une Nuits / Thousand and One Nights (colour litho)
8664860 Les Mille et Une Nuits / Thousand and One Nights (colour litho) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elle enleva le voile qui lui cachait le visage)

Les Mille et Une Nuits / Thousand and One Nights (colour litho)
8664853 Les Mille et Une Nuits / Thousand and One Nights (colour litho) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Il la frotta aussitot et le genie se presenta)

Les Mille et Une Nuits / Thousand and One Nights (colour litho)
8664846 Les Mille et Une Nuits / Thousand and One Nights (colour litho) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Je le vis allumer du feu, y jeter un parfum)

Bluebeard, c.1880 (print)
7293393 Bluebeard, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. Bluebeard visits his neighbor and asks to marry one of his daughters)

Blue Story (oil on canvas)
NUL167147 Blue Story (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 136.5x182.5 cm; Private Collection.

The Crow, illustration from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) (colour litho)
CHT181530 The Crow, illustration from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet.

Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879766 Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 108x90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Jack and the Beanstalk (engraving)
8632021 Jack and the Beanstalk (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and the Beanstalk)

"Swarms of horrible stinging flies" (litho)
8632811 "Swarms of horrible stinging flies" (litho) by Gibbs, William (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"'I will not let you go unless you bless me'" (litho)
8632809 "'I will not let you go unless you bless me'" (litho) by Gibbs, William (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack and the Beanstalk (engraving)
8632024 Jack and the Beanstalk (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and the Beanstalk)

Jack and the Beanstalk (engraving)
8632022 Jack and the Beanstalk (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and the Beanstalk)

Puss In Boots (engraving)
8632013 Puss In Boots (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puss In Boots)

Hansel and Gretel (colour litho)
8645153 Hansel and Gretel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hansel and Gretel)

The Hares and the Frogs (litho)
8644730 The Hares and the Frogs (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hares and the Frogs)

The Peacock and the Magpie (colour litho)
8644727 The Peacock and the Magpie (colour litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peacock and the Magpie)

The Ant and the Grashopper (colour litho)
8644719 The Ant and the Grashopper (colour litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ant and the Grashopper)

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In a world where imagination knows no bounds, tales come alive through the strokes of a brush and the words on a page. From chilling ghost stories to enchanting fairy tales, each tale weaves its own magical spell. Alfred Bestall's "The Ghost Story" transports us to a realm of spine-tingling suspense, where specters lurk in the shadows and secrets whisper in the wind. Richard Dadd's masterpiece, "The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke, " unveils an intricate world filled with tiny creatures and ethereal beauty. "The Pardoner's Tale" by Chaucer takes us on a moral journey through greed and redemption, while Jules Verne's Nautilus submarine artwork invites us to explore uncharted depths beneath the sea. Georgie Porgie dances across nursery rhymes, leaving mischief in his wake. Pauline Baynes' illustration of Hansel and Gretel captures both their innocence and their bravery as they navigate through an enchanted forest. As we embark on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales with pilgrims on the road, we witness diverse characters sharing their stories along this timeless pilgrimage. Meanwhile, Edward Lear enchants us with "The Owl and The Pussycat, " whisking them away in a romantic boat ride under moonlit skies. Florence Mary Anderson's haunting painting of "The Moonchild" evokes mystery and wonderment as celestial beings dance among stars. The Market Cross at Devizes stands tall as a symbol of history etched into stone for generations to admire. Finally, Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet reawakens our senses with its grandeur; from Aurora’s slumber to her triumphant awakening amidst swirling melodies that transport audiences into realms beyond reality itself. These they are more than mere stories; they are windows into worlds unseen yet felt deep within our souls. They remind us that within every stroke of artistry lies an invitation to escape, to dream, and to believe in the extraordinary.