Adam Charles Collection (page 2)

Valetta Harbour, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Baobab-Tree, 1924. Artist: John Kirk
Baobab-Tree, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

A Hippopotamus Hunt in Central Africa, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Equatorial African Forest, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Victoria Falls, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Zanzibar, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Kaffir Kraal, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Table Mountain and Cape Town, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Boer Camp on the Veldt, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Fijian House, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Polynesian War Canoes, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Pepper Plantation, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Hong-Kong Harbour, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Melanesian Tree-House, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Great Barrier Reef, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Quebec Citadel, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Lumbering, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

View of Ottawa, with Log-Rafts, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Canadian Prairie, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Fur-Trappers, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Canadian Forest Scene, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Portage and Birch-Bark Canoe, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

C. P. R. Train in the Rockies, 1924
C.P.R. Train in the Rockies, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

The World with the British Possessions Indicated in Solid Black and the Islands Underlined, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C

Australian Sheep-Farmer, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Scene in the Australian Middle Lowlands, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Scene in the Rocky Mountains, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Puebla, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Puebla, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

A Mexican Village, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Mexican Village, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Mexico City, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Mexico City, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Tehuantepec, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Tehuantepec, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

The Ogara River at Tokio, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Ogara River at Tokio, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

A Tea House, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Tea House, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Children Watching a Play, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Children Watching a Play, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Geisha Girls, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Geisha Girls, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Entrance to a Temple, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Entrance to a Temple, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

At Kioto, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
At Kioto, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

An Iris Garden, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Iris Garden, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

A River Scene, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A River Scene, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Chinese Cook, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Chinese Cook, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

On the Yellow River, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
On the Yellow River, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Nursery Garden, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Nursery Garden, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

A Tea House, Shanghai, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Tea House, Shanghai, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Canton, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Canton, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

In the City of Shanghai, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
In the City of Shanghai, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

At Mandalay, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
At Mandalay, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Bethlehem, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bethlehem, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Mount of Olives, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Mount of Olives, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

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"Adam Charles: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the world of Adam Charles, a man whose life was intertwined with art and history. Born in Clapham around 1812, he witnessed the grandeur of Holy Trinity Church as it stood tall amidst the changing times. In 1912, his eyes beheld its timeless beauty. But Adam's interests extended beyond architecture; he had a fascination for nature too. In 1924, he found himself captivated by the grace of ostriches, their long necks stretching towards the sky like ancient creatures from another era. His love for travel took him to Venice in 1903, where he encountered a street that seemed to have sprung from an artist's brushstroke. Mortimer L Menpes captured this enchanting scene, forever preserving it in time. Family held great importance to Adam as well. In c1887 (1901), Menpes painted "A Family Group, " immortalizing cherished bonds within brushstrokes. It serves as a testament to Adam's appreciation for kinship and connection. Nature continued to inspire him throughout his life. The raw power of "A Mountain Torrent" in 1903 left him awestruck by its untamed force and reminded him of humanity's place within nature's grand design. History also fascinated Adam deeply; King Edward the Confessor's Palace at Borstal (Brill) transported him back to an era when kings ruled with regal splendor in 1908. New Zealand beckoned with its majestic landscapes in 1924 – Mount Cook stood tall before his eyes, inviting exploration and igniting wonder within his soul. Closer to home but no less captivating was "The Causeway" in Wandsworth circa 1895 (1912). This painting showcased Wandsworth Pound while revealing glimpses into daily life along its bustling streets—a snapshot frozen through time thanks to Adam's discerning eye.