Kraus Collection

Portrait of Karl Kraus (1874-1936), c.1930. Creator: Joel, Charlotte (1887-ca 1943)
Portrait of Karl Kraus (1874-1936), c.1930. Private Collection

A Banquet - Sebastiano del Piombo and Jacopo Strada visits Titian in Venice, 1862. Private Collection

Portrait of Karl Kraus (1874-1936), 1918. Creator: Schieberth, Hermann (1876-c. 1948)
Portrait of Karl Kraus (1874-1936), 1918. Private Collection

Hungarian poster, Farewell to Austro-Hungarian Monarchy
Hungarian poster, Farewell to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, written by Karl Kraus, translated by Szini Gyula. Showing a man in revolutionary red clothes

Opening of the Munich-Augsburg railway on September 1st, 1839, 1839. Private Collection

View of the Church of the Franciscans in Nuremberg under Reconstruction, from the series Views of Nuremberg.n.d

THE HEAVENS (KRAUS)
Six angels take our Earth up into the Heavens, where God the Father and his son Jesus sit on the North Pole and the Spirit flutters above, while angels dance and sing for joy Date: 1694

Otto I (1815-1867), King of Greece. Private Collection

Between science and family, ca 1775. Artist: Kraus, Georg Melchior (1737-1806)
Between science and family, ca 1775. Found in the collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Otto I (1815-1867), King of Greece, ca 1835. Artist: Kraus, Gustav (1804-1852)
Otto I (1815-1867), King of Greece, ca 1835. From a private collection

Otto I, King of Greece, landing in Nauplia, 6 February 1833 (1900). The son of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, Otto I (1815-1867)

Frederick Marion, Czech telepathic entertainer
Frederick Marion (real name Josef Kraus, 1892-?), Czech entertainer who used telepathy and clairvoyance. His last public activities seem to have taken place in 1946

HEINE: DIE LORELEI. Painting by W. Kraus

ILLINOIS: BISHOP HILL. Women of the Pietist village of Bishop Hill, Illinois, drawing water. Painting by Olaf Kraus, a member of the community, c1860

ILLINOIS: BISHOP HILL. The Pietist village of Bishop Hill as seen from North of the Edwards River in 1855. Painting by Olaf Kraus, a member of the community, 1911

BISHOP HILL COLONY, 1875. Harvesting at Bishop Hill Colony, Illinois, founded, 1846, by the Swedish Pietist Erik Jansson. Oil on canvas, 1875, by Olaf Kraus, a member of the colony

Czechoslovak vaudeville telepath Fred Marion
Undated photograph of the Czechoslovak vaudeville telepath Fred Marion (a.k.a. Josef Kraus) psychometrising a letter. HPG/1/7/15 (iii)

Plywood shroud and visor used to test Fred Marion
Photograph of plywood " shroud" and visor, screening every part of the " agent s" body, except for the feet, 1933

Czech vaudeville telepath Fred Marion
Photograph of the Czechoslovak vaudeville telepath Fred Marion (a.k.a. Josef Kraus), 1933. Kraus is making a " trial" of a tin box as to whether it contains a hidden object

Photograph of sentry box apparatus
Photograph of " sentry box" apparatus, with panels 1 and 3 removed, constructed to test the theory that the Czechoslovak vaudeville telepath Fred Marion (a.k.a)

Testing the Czech vaudeville telepath Fred Marion
Photograph of Dr S.E Soal, Ethel Beenham and others testing the Czechoslovak vaudeville telepath Fred Marion (a.k.a. Josef Kraus), 1933

Attempting Clairvoyance
Frederick Marion - real name Josef Kraus - Czech stage magician, attempts clairvoyance on the contents of a tin under the direction of Harry Price

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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Kraus: From Titanic Tragedy to Telepathic Entertainment" Step into the captivating realm of Kraus, a name that has left its mark on various historical events and artistic creations. Delve into the post-disaster aftermath of RMS Titanic through four hauntingly poignant postcards, offering glimpses into the heart-wrenching tragedy that unfolded upon those fateful waters. Uncover the beauty and symbolism within a Hungarian poster bidding farewell to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, capturing a pivotal moment in history when empires crumbled and nations were born. Witness Frederick Marion, an enigmatic Czech telepathic entertainer who mesmerized audiences with his mind-bending abilities, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. Travel back in time to witness the grandeur surrounding the opening of Munich-Augsburg railway on September 1st, 1839—a monumental feat that revolutionized transportation and connected distant corners of Germany. Marvel at Georg Melchior Kraus' masterpiece depicting science intertwining with family life in an era where knowledge flourished alongside personal bonds. Immerse yourself in Gustav Kraus' stunning portrayal of Otto I, King of Greece—his regal presence captured for eternity as he navigates political complexities during turbulent times. Relive Otto I's historic landing in Nauplia through vivid imagery from 1900—an event that shaped Greek history forever. Journey further into Johann Thomas Kraus' intricate map showcasing Westminster, City of London, and Southwark—a testament to cartographic artistry from centuries past. Finally, gaze upon "The Heavens, " an ethereal creation by an artist simply known as Kraus—an invitation to ponder celestial mysteries beyond our earthly existence. From tragic maritime disasters to royal reigns; from visionary artists to extraordinary entertainers—Kraus weaves together tales spanning continents and eras.