Postcard, dated 1912. Title: "Paris - La Tour Eiffel. Panoramic view."
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Photograph, Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower, 1902
Photograph, Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower, 1902
Inner cover and title page, "Lógica de Arístoteles", 1570
Inner cover and title page, "Lógica de Arístoteles", 1570
Engraving, title page, "Historiae Naturalis De Avibus", 1650
Engraving, title page, "Historiae Naturalis De Avibus", 1650
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Architectural detail of Roman bath and pergola, 1842
Architectural detail of Roman bath and pergola, 1842
Illustration, bridge with lion sculptural details, 19th C.
Illustration, bridge with lion sculptural details, 19th C.
Architectural detail from the Temple of the Dioscuri of Naples, 1570
Architectural detail from the Temple of the Dioscuri of Naples, 1570
Illustration, Rügen - Schloss Dwasieden, hall, 1879
Illustration, Rügen - Schloss Dwasieden, hall, 1879
Monday, June 28, 2010
Silver household vessels, French dictionary illustration, 1765
Silver household vessels, French dictionary illustration, 1765
Lark, black and white scan from Encyclopedia Britannica, published in 1771
Lark, black and white scan from Encyclopedia Britannica, published in 1771
French dictionary illustration, long handled brushes, 1904
French dictionary illustration, long handled brushes, 1904
Original design for Trellis wallpaper by William Morris, 1862
Original design for Trellis wallpaper by William Morris, 1862
Completed version
Completed version
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Painting, "Godward With Violets Wreathed and Robe of Saffron Hue", 1902
"Godward With Violets Wreathed and Robe of Saffron Hue", 1902
Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Fiodorovna at the age of 18, 1777
Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Fiodorovna at the age of 18, 1777
Art Nouveau Gouache painting by Louis Welden Hawkins, 1905
Art Nouveau Gouache painting by Louis Welden Hawkins, 1905
Saturday, June 26, 2010
"Life" magazine cover illustration, "Know all men by these presents", 1910
"Life" magazine cover illustration, "Know all men by these presents", 1910
Hollywood Actress and co-founder of the United Artists studios, Mary Pickford, 1920
Hollywood Actress and co-founder of the United Artists studios, Mary Pickford, 1920
Photograph, Lillian and Dorothy Gish, by Alfred Cheney Johnston 1910's
Photograph, Lillian and Dorothy Gish, by Alfred Cheney Johnston 1910's
Cover composed by Mucha for the french literary and artistic Review La Plume, 1898
Cover composed by Mucha for the french literary and artistic Review La Plume, 1898
Betty Hennings as Nora in Ibsen's "A Doll´s House", 1879
Betty Hennings as Nora in Ibsen's "A Doll´s House", 1879
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Book page(German), Meyers Konversationslexikon (1885-90)
Book page(German), Meyers Konversationslexikon (1885-90)
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Copper engraving, Dulcis ex labore fructus Vignette (Sweet is the fruit of labour), 1689
Copper engraving, Dulcis ex labore fructus Vignette (Sweet is the fruit of labour), 1689
Design for African Marigold printed textile design by William Morris, 1876
Design for African Marigold printed textile design by William Morris, 1876
Fruit (or Pomegranate) wallpaper designed by William Morris, 1866
Fruit (or Pomegranate) wallpaper designed by William Morris, 1866
Design for indigo-discharge printed textile by William Morris, 1883
Design for indigo-discharge printed textile by William Morris, 1883
Monday, June 21, 2010
Detail of a drawing for the Bullerswood carpet designed by William Morris and John Henry Dearle, 1889
Detail of a drawing for the Bullerswood carpet designed by William Morris and John Henry Dearle, 1889
Fashion plate, The World of Fashion, 1838
The World of Fashion; December 1838
YOUNG LADY'S DRESS Crimson velvet frock and pantaloons, trimmed with sable. Bonnet of pink gros de Tours, ornamented with a bouquet of short Ostrich feathers, and ribbons to correspond.
Illustration, Man and woman on an early roller coaster, 1832
Illustration, Man and woman on an early roller coaster, 1832
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