Annotations Collection (page 2)

Recto: Study of London Bridge for London Bridge on the Night of the Marriage of
1217949 Recto: Study of London Bridge for London Bridge on the Night of the Marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1863 (graphite on buff paper) by Hunt

Studies of plants and figures made in Rome and Pankow, Berlin, 1868 (pencil
3057483 Studies of plants and figures made in Rome and Pankow, Berlin, 1868 (pencil, ink & w/c on paper) by German School

Studies bases of various architectural monuments in Rome (ink on paper)
3050610 Studies bases of various architectural monuments in Rome (ink on paper) by Bernardo Della Volpaia (b.c.1475); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Drawing of a marble Cycladic Figure, Syros 1809 (w / c on paper)
1123099 Drawing of a marble Cycladic Figure, Syros 1809 (w/c on paper) by Burgon, Thomas (1787-1858); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; British, out of copyright

Palmistry chart by Cheiro
A palmistry chart of the hand by Cheiro (Count Louis Hamon, 1866-1936), with lines and annotations

A chart of the human head and shoulders. It shows phrenological, astrological, seasonal and emotional areas

Uxmal templo de las monjas Views Aztec Maya Zapotec ruins
Uxmal, templo de las monjas, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882

El Caracol o Templo Masonico Views Aztec Maya
El Caracol o Templo Masonico, Views of Aztec, Maya, and Zapotec ruins in Mexico, Charnay, Desire, 1828-1915, Gelatin developing out paper (d.o.p.), 1882, Title from annotations on verso

Marquis Lansdown Herakles Society Dilettanti drawings
Marquis of Lansdown Herakles, Society of Dilettanti drawings, prints, and letters, Agar, John Samuel, ca. 1770-ca. 1835, Ink and wash drawing, between 1806 and 1835

Statue Apollo Didymaeus androgynous Apollo stringing
Statue of Apollo Didymaeus, or androgynous Apollo, stringing his bow, front view, Society of Dilettanti drawings, prints, and letters, 1806-1880, Ink and wash drawing, between 1806 and 1880

Poster, Imperial Flying-Boat, cutaway view with annotations. circa 1930s

Clouds, historical artwork. 19th Century lithographs of various cloud formations. Published in Manual of practical hygiene by the British physician Edmund A. Parkes (1878)

Poster, Imperial Frobisher Airliner, cutaway view with annotations. circa 1930s

Map of the East Coast Bombardments, WW1
A map of the North East coast of Britain, showing Hartlepool, Whitby and Scarborough, the scene of shelling by German battle cruisers in December 1914

dog manger illustration John Ogilby AEsopic Second Collection
Artokoloro

Unidentified Scene Figures Watching Fallen Giant
Artokoloro

Two Figures (preparatory study for The Gates of Hell ) (lead-pencil
XIR897674 Two Figures (preparatory study for The Gates of Hell ) (lead-pencil and ink wash on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 18x13 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris

Claude-Antoine Thory Les roses"
XIR896031 Claude-Antoine Thory " Les roses". Illustration : rosa alba regalis (colour lithograph) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840); Bibliotheque du Museum d Histoire Naturelle, Paris

Fol. 145v-a, page from Da Vincis notebook (pen & ink on paper)
XJF311685 Fol.145v-a, page from Da Vincis notebook (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); British Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Fol. 145v-b, page from Da Vincis notebook (pen & ink on paper)
XJF311686 Fol.145v-b, page from Da Vincis notebook (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); British Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Studies of Violas (Viola odorata and Viola canina), fol. 14r from Manuscript B, c
XJF311632 Studies of Violas (Viola odorata and Viola canina), fol. 14r from Manuscript B, c.1487-90 (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France

Moon structure, artwork C017 / 0769
Moon structure. Cutaway computer artwork showing the internal layers that make up the structure of the Moon. The Moon has a diameter of 3476 kilometres

Mercurys internal structure, artwork
Mercurys internal structure. Cutaway computer artwork showing the different layers that make up the structure of the planet Mercury

Arithmetica by Diophantus of Alexandria C015 / 5593
Arithmetica by Diophantus of Alexandria. This book is part of a series written by the Greek mathematician Diophantus of Alexandria, who lived in the 3rd century

Arithmetica by Diophantus of Alexandria C015 / 5590
Arithmetica by Diophantus of Alexandria. This book is part of a series written by the Greek mathematician Diophantus of Alexandria, who lived in the 3rd century

Beetles, 18th century illustration C013 / 6806
Beetles. Double page spread of pencil and watercolour sketches of beetles, with notes, by Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892)

Amazon insects, 18th century illustration C013 / 6571
Amazon insects. Double page spread of sketches of Amazonian insects, with notes, by Henry Walter Bates written between 1851-1854

Beetles, 18th century illustration C013 / 6431
Beetles. Double page spread of pencil and watercolour sketches of beetles, with notes, by Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892)

Blanchards balloon and apparatus
A representation of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon and apparatus, with annotations. Below the large round balloon is a parachute, and under that two men in the gondola with wings for steering. 1780s

Technical diagram of a flying machine, with measurements and annotations. The small red circle labelled C is the pilots seat. late 18th century

Technical diagram of a flying machine, with pilot
Technical diagram of a flying machine, with measurements and annotations, and a pilot seated at the controls. circa late 18th century

Lunardis Grand Air Balloon which ascended from the Artillery Ground, London, and descended at Ware, Hertfordshire. With an inset portrait and numbered annotations. 15 September 1784

Aerial photograph, Allaines, Somme, France, WW1
Aerial photograph (French) of Allaines and surrounding area, Somme, northern France, during the First World War, taken from a height of 800 metres

Chemical crystals, historical artwork
Chemical crystal, historical artwork. Early 20th Century colour plate showing crystals of various chemicals, including some acids

Bacteria, historical artwork. Early 20th Century illustrations of various bacteria. Published in Quains dictionary of medicine (3rd edition), by the Irish physician, Sir Richard Quain (1902)

King fish, historical artwork. 19th Century engraving of a king fish. Published in Statistical survey of the county of Londonderry by George Vaughan Sampson (1802)

Cells and fibres, historical artwork. Early 20th Century illustrations of various cells and fibres. Published in Quains dictionary of medicine (3rd edition), by the Irish physician

Gagarins orbit in Vostok 1, 1961
Gagarins orbit in Vostok 1. Orbital flightpath (red, on a map of the Earth) of the Vostok 1 spacecraft (upper left, call sign KEDR) that carried Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)

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"Unveiling the Hidden Stories: Exploring the World of Annotations" they have long served as windows into history, revealing intriguing tales and shedding light on forgotten narratives. From a Falkland Islands Royal Engineer briefing map in 1982 to a WW2 poster showcasing the German Junkers JU 188 fighter plane, these annotations offer glimpses into significant moments in time. In the realm of art, handwritten musical scores adorned with ink on paper provide us with an intimate connection to composers' creative processes. Similarly, depictions such as "Saint Anne, the Virgin and Child and a study of a nude man (forward standing)" invite us to explore artistic interpretations through detailed annotations. Delving further into historical texts, we encounter fragments from Justinian Digesta's Book XXXIII. These carefully annotated pieces allow us to decipher ancient wisdom and legal principles that shaped societies centuries ago. Moving beyond words alone, annotations find their place even in visual representations. A captivating poster featuring an Imperial Flying-Boat takes us back to an era when aviation was still in its infancy. Meanwhile, French whalebone corsetry illustrations from the Dictionnaire du Costume transport us to early 20th-century fashion trends. Artistic expressions also utilize annotations as powerful tools for social commentary. The etchings and aquatints found within Los Caprichos present thought-provoking plates like "Ensayos" and "Nadie Nos Ha Visto, " challenging societal norms while leaving room for interpretation. Annotations extend beyond human creations; they guide our understanding of geological formations too. At Siccar Point's junction between primary and secondary sandstone layers lies evidence meticulously recorded through annotation—a testament to Earth's ever-evolving story. Traveling across continents brings us face-to-face with diverse cultures captured through artistic lenses. "The Banks of Irrawaddy, Burma" showcases vibrant watercolors alongside pen & ink sketches—annotations capturing fleeting moments frozen in time.