Writing Collection (page 2)

A Radical Lawyer, 1902. Artist: Spy
A Radical Lawyer, 1902. John Lawson Walton KC MP, British barrister and politician. Walton served as Attorney General from 1905-1908. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 6th March 1902

Thomas Tallis, (c1505-1585), English organist and composer, 1700. Artist: Niccolo Francesco Haym
Thomas Tallis, (c1505-1585), English organist and composer, 1700. Portrait made in 1700 of the 16th century musician, from English Music, (1941)

Trust your journey gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Development of the English alphabet. The Old Greek alphabet derived from Phoenician and was in use by 900-800 BC. A western variant, known as the Euboean or Cumae alphabet

ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955). American (German-born) theoretical physicist
ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955). German-American theoretical physicist. At his home in Princeton, New Jersey. Photograph by Lucien Aigner, 1940, digitally colored by Granger, NYC

GEUR2D-00047
Arabic inscription carved in a palace wall of the Alhambra, a medieval Moorish city, Granada, Spain. Digital photograph

Daniel and Belshazzar
At a feast given by Belshazzar, king of Babylon, mysterious writing appears on the wall : only Daniel is able to interpret it as a warning that Belshazzar is doomed

Yost Typewriter
Yost typewriter

Ancient Egyptian Writing
1. Cat cuts off serpent head 2. Ani and his wife, Tutu, adoring the scarab-headed god Khepera on the Solar Bark 3. The god Atum in Solar Bark 4. Couchant lion on pedestal

Illuminated Wenzelbibel manuscript
A page from the illuminated manuscript known as the Wenzelbibel (or Wenzelsbibel), named after King Wenzel (Wenceslaus) IV of Bohemia

Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520-66), ca. 1555-60
Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520-66), ca. 1555-60

Egypt. Goddess Nephthys. Relief. Memphis
Egyptian Art. Goddess Nephthys wearing a headdress in the shape of a house. Relief. Mit Rahina Open Air Museum. Memphis. Egypt

Mosaic with arab and kufic caligraphy (top) on a wall of the Madrasa. Fes. Morocco

Folio of Codex of the Usages depicting the Catalan Parlia
Alfonso IV of Aragon called the kind (1299-1336). King of Aragon and count of Barcelona as Alfonso III, from 1327 to his death. Son of James II and Blanche of Anjou

3000 BC Cuneiform writing on clay slab, front view

Signpost in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852). French pedagogue and inventor, creator of the writing system for the blind. Braille alphabet. Photography

Notes by Leonardo da Vinci on the flow of water. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), an Italian artist, sculptor, architect and musician

Plague doctor, 18th century
Plague doctor. 18th-century artwork of the costume worn by a plague doctor, or any doctor dealing with quarantined patients

Orbit of Sputnik 1, Soviet 1957 diagram
Orbit of Sputnik 1. Diagram showing the Earth orbits possible for different spacecrafts. Sputnik 1, the first spacecraft ever to reach Earth orbit, was launched on 4 October 1957 by the Soviet Union

Chart of some early alphabets
Various ancient alphabets: Coptic, Syriac, Ethioptic, Gothic, and Illyrian (Servian). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PANC2A-00033
A manuscript of Demosthenes copied by hand in the tenth century. Color lithograph reproduction, 19th century

Moods of Mount Fuji - 4
A stylised painting by Malcolm Greensmith in the style of the Master Japanese woodcut artists of the late 18th and 19th centuries

Japanese woman in traditional dress. A modern painting, done in the traditional Japanese style

Queen Victoria at her desk
Photographic study of Queen Victoria at her writing desk. Taken in 1882, a framed portrait of her late husband Prince Albert on the desk

View of the luxurious reading room onboard the Titanic
A view of one of the many luxurious interior features of the Titanic; the reading and writing room. First class passengers travelled in style onboard the Titanic, having free use of the gym

Hand and Quill Pen
Writing with a quill pen

Rene Descartes at Desk
RENE DESCARTES French Mathematician and Philosopher. Attempted to unify all knowledge as the product of clear reasoning from self-evident premises

Soviet cholera vaccination poster, 1967
Soviet cholera vaccination poster. Poster which appeared in the USSR in 1967, urging citizens to get themselves vaccinated against cholera

Monks Copying Manuscript
Monastic copyists replicating manuscripts in the scriptorium of their monastery

Sylvia Pankhurst Writing
SYLVIA PANKHURST sitting at her desk writing a letter

Medieval History. Jewish community. Teacher and student. Miniature. Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany

Franklin Roosevelt
1936: Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) the 32nd President of the United States from 1933-45. A Democrat, he led his country through the depression of the 1930s and World War II

Portrait of baker Terentius Neo and his wife in formal clothes from Italy, Campania, Pompeii, 55-79 A. D
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Portrait of baker Terentius Neo and his wife in formal clothes, 55-79 A.D. painting on plaster, 65x58 cm. From Pompei

Islamic panel of Othman bin Afan (God Bless him), the fourth Muslim ruler after Prophet Mohammad, Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Advert / Parker Pens 1940
Parker pens - what does your pen say about you ?

Ms - C14 Italian Bible
page from a 14th century Italian Bible

Actress Diana Dors surrounded by autograph hunters at Cannes Film Festival May 1956

Writing desk set with Duralium metal from Zeppelin L32
Writing desk set with glass inkwells, together with a piece of Duralium metal from Zeppelin L32 and a silver plaque engraved L32, Billericay, September 23rd 1916. Commemorative Ware

Salvador Dali
The surrealist artist, Salvador Dali (1904-1989), was photographed with a statuette of the Madonna and Child during a visit to London in 1959. At the time Fleur Cowles was writing a book about him

Love locks on the Pont des Arts in Paris, France, Europe

BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852). French pedagogue and inventor, creator of the writing system for the blind. Braille alphabet. Photography

Ancient Alphabets
Various ancient writing examples including the Egyptian and Phoenician alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Ancient Alphabets
Writing examples of the Arabic, Turkish and Persian alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Learning words
A boy catching the alphabet and words in his net 1922

Oil refinery at night. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Sofia Kovalevskaya, Russian mathematician
Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (1850-1891), Russian mathematician. Kovalevskaya was the first female member of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences

Medieval scholar, 16th century

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Words: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Step into a world where words transcend boundaries, as we embark on a captivating exploration of the power of writing. From Al-Idrisi's intricate world map in 1154 to Dickens' poignant portrayal of an empty chair, each artifact holds a tale waiting to be unraveled. Behold the Rosetta Stone at the British Museum, an enigmatic relic that unlocked ancient mysteries and bridged civilizations across time. Leonardo da Vinci's intricate skull anatomy sketches remind us of his insatiable thirst for knowledge and his dedication to capturing every detail with precision. Immerse yourself in history as you witness Il ya Repin's masterpiece "The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan, " depicting courage and resilience amidst conflict. The Papyrus of Ani reveals secrets from beyond the grave, guiding souls through their final judgment in the Book of the Dead. Egyptian art comes alive before your eyes with a relief showcasing Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their timeless love story. Dmitri Shostakovich engrossed in his study transports us into his creative sanctuary, where melodies were born against all odds. Diego Rivera's mural takes us back to pre-Columbian life with vibrant depictions of Zapotec civilization—a testament to our rich heritage. The Catalan Atlas offers glimpses into medieval cartography while Orteliuss' map unveils Ottoman Empire's grandeur during its zenith. Finally, Codex Troano whispers tales lost in time—an ancient manuscript preserving Mayan wisdom for generations yet unborn. These artifacts stand as testaments to humanity's unquenchable thirst for knowledge—reminders that writing is not just ink on paper but a gateway connecting past, present, and future minds alike. In this tapestry woven by countless hands across centuries and continents lies our collective human story—the triumphs, struggles, dreams, and aspirations.