1915 Collection (page 16)

The Grande Place and Cathedral Malines
An etching which shows St. Rumbold's Cathedral towering in the background in the city of Mechelen, (Malines) Belgium. The foreground shows the Grote Markt, or Grand Place, a central square

The Empire, Leicester Square
This artwork shows The Empire, a variety theatre house in Leicester Square, London. The building was originally built in 1884 for theatre until 1927

The Charm of Beautiful Teeth
An illustration for an article entitled, The Charm of Beautiful Teeth, showing a glamorous woman revealing her pearly white teeth with a smile, behind a decorative fan. Date: circa 1915

Arnold Andre Higuer
A self portrait illustration of Russian born architect and artist, Arnold Andre Higuer, 1884-1937. Date: circa 1915

Chinese Market
A painting of a very busy Chinese market street, lined with shops with exterior arrangements of goods for the locals. Date: circa 1915

Portrait
A portrait illustration of an unknown man's head, looking thoughtfully to the right. Date: circa 1915

Head of a Woman
A portrait painting showing the head of a woman, with slightly downcast eyes, indicating a note of sadness. Date: circa 1915

Savoy Steps, 1st State
An etching of the Savoy Steps which lead under an entrance archway of an obscure city alleyway. Date: circa 1915

The Teller Of Tales
This illustration shows a man, engaging with a crowd of transfixed people, eagerly listening to the stories he has to tell. Date: circa 1915

Town Alley
A painting of a town alley in which numerous people are walking down the narrow road, two colourful green and red striped pillars stand on the right. Date: circa 1915

The Begonias
A still life painting of red and white begonia flowers in a large, simple tankard, beside a bowl of similar style, sat on top of a blue, striped fabric. Date: circa 1915

Moonlight
A painting of a river bridge lit by the moonlight, with a haunting view of a church placed centrally in the background. Date: circa 1915

Malines, Bailles de Fer
This highly detailed artwork shows the Bailles de Fer a market square in Mechelen, Belgium, given its name from the wrought iron balustrades that protected the old canal

Autumn
A landscape painting of a red roofed countryside house, nestled amongst the growth of large, colourful trees, with a large backdrop of fields and hills. Date: circa 1915

Beaufort Street
A painting of some people walking down a pavement of Beaufort Street in Chelsea, London. An area of housing sits behind the advertisement boards. Date: circa 1915

La Seine Au Pont Des Arts, Paris
An etching of the River Seine which runs under the Pont des Arts, a pedestrian bridge in Paris, which opened in 1804, designed by architect Louis Arretche. Date: circa 1915

Winsor and Newton Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Winsor & Newton, manufacturers of artists oil and water colours based in London. The image shows the symbol of a colourful diamond prism

Paris
A painting of an extremely busy street in Paris, France, with pedestrians, horse drawn carts and trams travelling the junction. The Eiffel tower can be seen dominating the skies in the background

St. Francis
A painting of Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian catholic friar, deacon and mystic. He is one of the most venerated figures in Christianity who founded the men's Order of Friars Minor

The Carpet Merchant
This painting shows a carpet merchant trying to get a sale, by offering up a decorative blue rug to two interested customers. Date: circa 1915

Power Station, Greenwich
A painting which shows a misty view of a power station by the river Thames at Greenwich, southeast London, which opened in 1902. A boat if travelling nearby. Date: circa 1915

Bilboquet
A portrait sculpture of a boy playing with a bilboquet, a traditional children's toy, the modern day cup and ball. Date: circa 1915

Outside Malines
A painting of a horse and cart, with nearby workmen in a trench outside Malines, (Mechelen), a city in Antwerp, Belgium. A large ecclesiastical building stands amongst the houses

En Campine, Belgium
A landscape etching of some thatched cottages behind a large tree at the Campine, Belgium. Date: circa 1915

Portrait of a Young Man
A portrait painting of a young man, sat huddled against some low walls, wearing blue robes and a red hat. Date: circa 1915

Vespers
This painting depicts a following of religious figures wearing black robes for vespers, a service of evening prayer. The cathedral of St

Ship On The Sea
An illustration of a work ship on the ocean, with thick black smog billowing behind. Date: circa 1915

Outdoor Market
This painting shows an active market, customers are showing interest at a nearby cloth merchant stall, among others in the background. Date: circa 1915

On The Cliffs
A landscape painting which portrays a young girl wearing a hat with a pink bow ribbon, sitting casually on the cliffs by the sea, a lighthouse stands in the distance on the point. Date: circa 1915

Returning To The Farm
A painting of a mother and child walking through a woodland, returning to the farm, the houses of which can be seen through the clearing of the trees. Date: circa 1915

Village Street in Flanders
An etching of a village street in Flanders, in north Belgium, the buildings are partly concealed by some girthy trees. Date: circa 1915

Catherine The Great Colour Screen
A design for a colour screen for the third and fourth acts of Catherine The Great, by British journalist, theatre critic and author, Huntly Carter. Date: circa 1915

Grey
A painting of four figures inside a small green row boat, which is travelling along a canal, under a pedestrian bridge. Date: circa 1915

William Morris and Co Ltd Stained Glass
An illustration of some stained glass windows erected at Langton Matravers Church, Dorset, by William Morris & Co, Ltd. Date: circa 1915

Arlington Tailor Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Arlington, a naval and military tailor based in London. The portrait shows a male military officer with a cigarette in hand. Date: circa 1915

Oranges And lemons
This painting shows a group of jolly children at play in rustic surroundings, a spaniel is joining in on the right. Date: circa 1915

Ramskapelle
This illustration depicts a man, bound in the form of a crucifixion, to an inward crumbling wall of an ecclesiastical building of Ramskapelle, Belgium. Date: circa 1915

The Giudecca, Venice
A painting of the Giudecca, an island in the Venetian Lagoon of northern Italy, large sail boats occupy the reflective, shimmering waters. Date: circa 1915

Disinterested Boy
A portrait illustration of a rather fed up looking boy, who is resting his head on his hand, with a side slumped posture, Date: circa 1915

Pair of Dancers
A painting of a pair of dancers, male and female, posed elegantly together. She is standing on tiptoes beside the man, who is wearing black and white diamond patterned clothes. Date: circa 1915

The Lemur
This painting captures the soft textured fur of a lemur, primates native to the island of Madagascar, his long tail is half framing the distinctive face with stark, bright orange eyes

Industrial Dock
This painting shows a man with some rope, with some boats at a dock surrounded by industrial buildings. Stacks of timber are contained in one of the vessels. Date: circa 1915

Tree in a Gusty Wind
An etching of a tree, managing to withstand a mighty, blustery wind, as it perches on a rocky slope. Date: circa 1915

Hampton and Sons Advertisement
An advertisement for Hampton & Sons Ltd, which promotes the sale of carpets and furnishing fabrics. The images show three examples of carpets

Workhorses Under The Sun
A painting of a hard working farmer trailing his pair of work horses, which are ploughing the fields in very hot, bright weather. Date: circa 1915

Water Fountain
An architectural painting of a fine water fountain located centrally in a park of a grand manor, which sits in the background. Families can be seen enjoying the day. Date: circa 1915

Fruit and Vegetable Stall
An etching of a simple fruit and veg stall, the goods laid out on a platform outside, with a dark shop window just behind. Two women are browsing nearby. Date: circa 1915

The Fish Market
A painting of some merchants chatting while crouched, with three baskets full of fish between them, at a market. Date: circa 1915

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"1915: A Glimpse into the Turbulent Times of World War I" Step back in time to 1915, a year filled with both heroism and heartache. In the realm of art, Matania's masterpiece "Last Absolution of the Munsters" captures the poignant farewell between soldiers and their chaplain, immortalizing their sacrifice. Meanwhile, Kitchener Poster C. 1915 beckons young men to join the ranks and defend their nation. The Canadians at Ypres by William Barnes Wollen showcases bravery amidst chaos, reminding us of the indomitable spirit that prevailed on those battlefields. Forward. Enlist Now echoes through history as WW1 Kitchener Recruiting posters rally citizens to support their troops. Amidst this tumultuous era, even simple pleasures like a bunch of rhubarb become cherished delights when paired with Birds Custard. The British Royal Navy recruitment poster stands tall as a symbol of strength and unity during these trying times. The haunting painting depicting the ill-fated Lusitania serves as a somber reminder of lives lost at sea. Grape-Shot by Lou Mayer transports us onto war-torn fields where artillery fire reigns supreme. Yet amidst all this chaos, women find solace in activities organized by the Women's Institute during the First World War – knitting socks for soldiers or providing comfort to grieving families. The British submarine HMS E6 emerges from beneath turbulent waters as a testament to technological advancements shaping warfare strategies during WW1. And who can forget Angels of Mons? Its cover design for piano music evokes ethereal beauty amid tales woven around divine intervention on battlefields. In 1915, humanity faced its darkest hour yet found glimmers of hope within these artistic expressions and historical events etched forever in our collective memory.