Translation Collection (page 9)

Map of the World, 1829 (engraving)
5893738 Map of the World, 1829 (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Map of the World, 1829. Copperplate drawn)

Recueils des Citations du president Mao Tse Toung (Zedong
FIA5407354 Recueils des Citations du president Mao Tse Toung (Zedong) (Les Plus Hautes Instructions ou le Petit Livre rouge) - Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung - Historic Object. 1966

Olga Ivinskaya - Olga Ivinskaia (1912-1995), editrice, traductrice et ecrivain russe
FIA5407321 Olga Ivinskaya - Olga Ivinskaia (1912-1995), editrice, traductrice et ecrivain russe - Anonymous. Photograph, 1950s

The translator John de Meung (or Clopinel or Chopinel) (1240-1305
LRI4666593 The translator John de Meung (or Clopinel or Chopinel) (1240-1305) donates his work to King Philip IV the beautiful (1268-1314)

Christian religion: Title page of the great catechism. Work by Pierre Canisius
JLJ4618242 Christian religion: Title page of the great catechism. Work by Pierre Canisius (17th century), 1621. Chantilly, Musee Conde by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Musee Conde, Chantilly

The guide and interpreter of the expedition, Chutun Dzamba, 58 years old
LSE4331068 The guide and interpreter of the expedition, Chutun Dzamba, 58 years old, crouched on his camel, he continually mumbled prayers

Rev P Jansz, with his native helper, working on a revision of the Javanese Bible (engraving)
5999309 Rev P Jansz, with his native helper, working on a revision of the Javanese Bible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rev P Jansz)

Punch cartoon: George Granville Bradley, English divine, scholar and Dean of Westminster (engraving)
6034886 Punch cartoon: George Granville Bradley, English divine, scholar and Dean of Westminster (engraving) by Sambourne

Une chambre a coucher - a bedroom (engraving)
5997552 Une chambre a coucher - a bedroom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une chambre a coucher - a bedroom)

The Rosetta Stone, the key to deciphering Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs (litho)
5997142 The Rosetta Stone, the key to deciphering Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rosetta Stone)

Dr Garencieres, translator of Nostradamus
Dr Theophilus de GarenciÞ▓Ñs (1610-1680), French apothecary and translator of Nostradamus into English (1672). 17th century

Venerable Bede finishing his translation of St Johns Gospel into Anglo-Saxon, not long before he died. Date: 735

The Translation of Elijah (engraving)
5204401 The Translation of Elijah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Translation of Elijah. Illustration for The Bible Album (Ward and Lock, c 1870)

Advertisement for David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1884 (colour litho)
CHT127143 Advertisement for David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1884 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The death of the Venerable Bede, 735 (litho)
STC358135 The death of the Venerable Bede, 735 (litho) by Scott, W. Bell (1811-1890) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ptolemy Philadelphus, King of Egypt, summons 72 men from Judaea to translate Jewish law
694875 Ptolemy Philadelphus, King of Egypt, summons 72 men from Judaea to translate Jewish law into Greek, c.1700 (engraving) by Dutch School

Notes on the colouring of certain hieroglyphs, from Grammaire Egyptienne
JHG194727 Notes on the colouring of certain hieroglyphs, from Grammaire Egyptienne by Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832) 1836 (colour litho) by French School

Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d
JHG215568 Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d Aulps about the royal museum of Egyptian Art in Turin, Copy of royal cartouches from the XVIII th dynasty (letter 1)

Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d
JHG215569 Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d Aulps regarding the Royal Museum of Egyptian Art in Turin, genealogical table from a temple in El-Haraba (letter 1)

Frontispiece and title page to The Interpretation of Dreams by Artemidorus
XJF425612 Frontispiece and title page to The Interpretation of Dreams by Artemidorus, English edition published in 1644 (engraving) by English School

The Queens English (litho)
779975 The Queens English (litho) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Code of Napoleon the Great for the principality of Lucca, first official edition, Lucca
616914 Code of Napoleon the Great for the principality of Lucca, first official edition, Lucca, Presso Bertini, 1806, and the rural code for the principalities of Lucca and Piombino, Lucca, Fr

Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer (litho)
3651583 Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Popes Odyssey of Homer with introduction by A J Church (Cassell)

The horse stopped and stared at me, from French Edition of Gulliver
3514771 The horse stopped and stared at me, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The horse stopped and stared at me)

Gulliver sees the flying island Laputa for the first time
3514767 Gulliver sees the flying island Laputa for the first time, and examines it through his telescope, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Gulliver sees farm laborers as high as steeples and hides in a wheat field
3514763 Gulliver sees farm laborers as high as steeples and hides in a wheat field, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Gulliver and Glumdalclitch, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels
3514762 Gulliver and Glumdalclitch, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver and Glumdalclitch)

Gulliver has an audience withe Emperor of Lilliput, from French Edition of
3514759 Gulliver has an audience withe Emperor of Lilliput, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Gesicht (b / w photo)
3643372 Gesicht (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gesicht. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian
955443 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian, from Razmnama (book of war) c. 1598- 1599 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by American Photographer

The Historie of Orlando Furioso by Robert Greene, 1594 (titlepage)
2653544 The Historie of Orlando Furioso by Robert Greene, 1594 (titlepage) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Historie of Orlando Furioso)

Front cover design, The Ice Desert, by Jules Verne. Date: circa 1900

One of the earliest examples of Chinese text printed in Europe, pub
1123821 One of the earliest examples of Chinese text printed in Europe, pub. Berlin 1696 (woodblock print) by Mentzel, Christian (1622-1701); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War between France and China, the French driven to their Ships at Kelung, Formosa (engraving)
1045744 The War between France and China, the French driven to their Ships at Kelung, Formosa (engraving) by English School

The Lilliputian army march between the legs of Gulliver
3514760 The Lilliputian army march between the legs of Gulliver, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

David donne ses ordres aux levites pour la translation de l arche (engraving)
3625857 David donne ses ordres aux levites pour la translation de l arche (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther begins the translation of the Bible at Wartburg castle (engraving)
3647719 Martin Luther begins the translation of the Bible at Wartburg castle (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Venerable Bede translating the Gospel, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363606 The Venerable Bede translating the Gospel, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Penrose

Titlepage from The Judgement of Martin Bucer concerning Divorce by John Milton
XJF441970 Titlepage from The Judgement of Martin Bucer concerning Divorce by John Milton, published in 1644 (printed paper) by English School

Mamusse Wunneetupanatamwe up-Biblum God ( The-Whole Holy his-Bible God
MHS175760 Mamusse Wunneetupanatamwe up-Biblum God ( The-Whole Holy his-Bible God ), title page from The Bible, also known as the Eliot Indian Bible

The Translation of the Remains of St Edmund, the Cathedral at Westminster in which the Relics of the King-Martyr will
1628968 The Translation of the Remains of St Edmund, the Cathedral at Westminster in which the Relics of the King-Martyr will be enshrined (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Illustration for The Dream of a Summer Night by William SHAKESPEARE
GIA4708456 Illustration for The Dream of a Summer Night by William SHAKESPEARE, 1908 (A Midsummer Nights Dream) by Rackham

Engraving from "Utopia"by Thomas More (Morus) (1478-1535), 1516 (engraving)
GIA4726600 Engraving from " Utopia" by Thomas More (Morus) (1478-1535), 1516 (engraving) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Small metier of the city of Naples: the public writer. Engraving after a painting by F
GIA4790056 Small metier of the city of Naples: the public writer. Engraving after a painting by F. Palizza. From a work by Francesco de Bourcard " Costumi del regno di Napoli", 1858

King Alfred translating the Psalms (engraving)
5212846 King Alfred translating the Psalms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred translating the Psalms)

African Bloodhounds in the Gardens of the Zoological Society
5893790 African Bloodhounds in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: The African Bloodhounds in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable
5893783 Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable. The Ursine Sloth in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

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Translation is a powerful tool that bridges the gaps between cultures, languages, and time periods. It allows us to understand and appreciate the beauty of diverse art forms, literature, and scientific discoveries from around the world. In "The Circle of Chalk, " Anna May Wong's captivating performance transcends language barriers as her emotions are universally understood by audiences worldwide. Similarly, the French edition poster advertising David Copperfield showcases how translation brings classic literature to new audiences. Martin Luther, a German theologian, used his translations of religious texts to ignite a revolution that forever changed Christianity. His work paved the way for religious freedom and understanding across different regions. Even in science, translation plays a crucial role. The bacterial ribosome acts as nature's translator by decoding genetic information into functional proteins essential for life itself. Traveling back in time to ancient Persia reveals an exquisite 13th-century artwork depicting a Persian pharmacy. This masterpiece not only showcases artistic talent but also serves as a window into medical practices through translation of symbols and imagery. The Greek-Latin Dictionary stands as evidence of early efforts to bridge linguistic gaps between two influential civilizations. Its creation allowed scholars to delve deeper into classical works and expand their knowledge beyond borders. Jean-Francois Champollion's notebook holds hieroglyphs that unlocked the mysteries of ancient Egypt when translated by this brilliant scholar himself. Through his dedication and expertise, he brought an entire civilization back to life on paper. During World War I, posters urging people to enlist were translated into various languages like Welsh with messages tailored specifically for each region's audience. Translation played a vital role in rallying support during times of conflict. Artistic expression knows no bounds when it comes to translation; even feast scenes from the Book of Esther come alive through stunning 15th-century artwork. These visual translations allow us insight into historical events while showcasing human creativity at its finest.