Authors Collection (page 9)

A ridicule or drawstring purse in a net of woven horsehair
6338728 A ridicule or drawstring purse in a net of woven horsehair by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A ridicule or drawstring purse in a net of woven horsehair)

A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons, and two antique bedside lamps
6338713 A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons, and two antique bedside lamps by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons)

A pyramid-shaped souvenir or calendar
6338703 A pyramid-shaped souvenir or calendar by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A pyramid-shaped souvenir or calendar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Models for an embroidery album
6338655 Models for an embroidery album by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models for an embroidery album. Botanical samplers of roses)

Alexander Dumas, 1853 (lithograph)
7276936 Alexander Dumas, 1853 (lithograph) by Noel, Alphonse Leon (1838-1904); 22.86x17.78 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; Courtesy of the Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Dreyfus case - Proces of Emile Zola - 1898: General Auguste Mercier (1833-1921)
XEE4135130 Dreyfus case - Proces of Emile Zola - 1898: General Auguste Mercier (1833-1921) answers questions of Fernand Labori (1860-1917), lawyer of the writer Emile Zola (1840-1902)

The Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia, La Divine Comedie), Inferno, Canto 22
XEE4145640 The Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia, La Divine Comedie), Inferno, Canto 22: Alichino and Calcabrina grapple above the pitch - by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Roman serial: "The Count of Monte Cristo"(Monte-Cristo) by Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870)
XEE4168731 Roman serial: " The Count of Monte Cristo" (Monte-Cristo) by Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870). Sex scene between Edmond Dantes and Mercedes

Portrait of Samuel Rogers (engraving)
3789967 Portrait of Samuel Rogers (engraving) by Finden, William (1787-1852); (add.info.: Samuel Rogers. English poet. Engraving by W. Finden after drawing by Thomas Lawrence. S.R)

Victor Henri de Rochefort Lucay, aka Henri de Rochefort (engraving)
1734231 Victor Henri de Rochefort Lucay, aka Henri de Rochefort (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Victor Henri de Rochefort Lucay aka Henri de Rochefort (1831-1913)

Juliette Recamier in Naples with Joachim Murat and Caroline Bonaparte, 1811 (engraving)
1734001 Juliette Recamier in Naples with Joachim Murat and Caroline Bonaparte, 1811 (engraving) by Philippoteaux, Felix (1815-84) (after); (add.info)

Francois Victor Hugo (engraving)
1733915 Francois Victor Hugo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Francois Victor Hugo (1828-1873) son of Victor Hugo and translator of William Shakespeare)

Jean Paul Friedrich Richter (engraving)
1733907 Jean Paul Friedrich Richter (engraving) by German School; (add.info.: Jean Paul (21 March 1763 - 14 November 1825) was a German Romantic writer

Washington Irving (engraving)
1699199 Washington Irving (engraving) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer

Portrait of J. J. Weiss (1827-1891), 1889 (oil on panel)
904865 Portrait of J. J. Weiss (1827-1891), 1889 (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 58.4x50 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Illustration from a 1645 edition of German writer Johann Michael Moscheroschs satirical work Wunderliche und
5208253 Illustration from a 1645 edition of German writer Johann Michael Moscheroschs satirical work Wunderliche und Wahrhafftige Gesichte Philanders von Sittewald

Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist (engraving)
7149646 Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist)

Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst... !, 1898-4-9 - The lion
ICA4894381 Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst...!, 1898-4-9 - The lion, the raven and the lice - Antisemitism, Dreyfus Case, Justice Proces - Zola Emile, Insects

The counterfeiters (song 30 from Hell, in the Divine Comedy - miniature, 15th century)
LRI4636888 The counterfeiters (song 30 from Hell, in the Divine Comedy - miniature, 15th century by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile, Padua

Circle of Violents: Dante and Virgil meet Centaurs weapons of bows and arrows
LRI4665913 Circle of Violents: Dante and Virgil meet Centaurs weapons of bows and arrows. Illuminated page illustrating the 7th song of Hell from the " Divina Commedia" by Dante Alighieri

Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf
6338744 Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Embroidery patterns for fruits, berries and acorns
6338736 Embroidery patterns for fruits, berries and acorns by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Embroidery patterns for fruits, berries and acorns. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A)

A tabouret or low stool with transparent screen decorated with embroidered flowers
6338715 A tabouret or low stool with transparent screen decorated with embroidered flowers by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info)

Needlework box with handle and four compartments and decorated lids and sides
6338679 Needlework box with handle and four compartments and decorated lids and sides by Van Houtman (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Model for a ridicule or small drawstring bag
6338674 Model for a ridicule or small drawstring bag by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Model for a ridicule or small drawstring bag)

Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock, stag for embroidered handkerchiefs
6338661 Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock, stag for embroidered handkerchiefs by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock)

Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw
6338657 Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw by Bierweiler, F. C. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw. Embroidered initials)

Patterns for letters and needle booklets, and a work bag in embroidered lace
6338741 Patterns for letters and needle booklets, and a work bag in embroidered lace by Bierweiler, F. C. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Patterns for letters and needle booklets)

Models for bracelets in Gobelins tapestry fabric or silk mosaic
6338653 Models for bracelets in Gobelins tapestry fabric or silk mosaic by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Models for bracelets in Gobelins tapestry fabric or silk mosaic)

Model for an embroidered table screen or lampshade with floral pattern in gold thread
6338649 Model for an embroidered table screen or lampshade with floral pattern in gold thread by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Friar Luis de Granada (1504-88) engraved by M. Gamborino (1760-c. 1828) from the Illustrious Men collection (engraving)
IND113001 Friar Luis de Granada (1504-88) engraved by M. Gamborino (1760-c.1828) from the Illustrious Men collection (engraving) by Maca, Josef (18th century) (after); Calcografia Nacional, Madrid

Dreyfus case, 1898: cartoon showing the influence of the case on French society
XEE4135257 Dreyfus case, 1898: cartoon showing the influence of the case on French society. Dreyfusards and supporters of the separation of church and state watch the " flower" Dreyfus

Portrait of Henry Becque (1837-1899), French playwright - grave by Florian after Jean-Baptiste Guth (1883-1921)
XEE4161127 Portrait of Henry Becque (1837-1899), French playwright - grave by Florian after Jean-Baptiste Guth (1883-1921) - Published in Revue illustree, ca

Charles Hugo (engraving)
1733916 Charles Hugo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Charles Hugo (1826-1873) french journalist, son of Victor Hugo, engraving)

Nikolay Gavrilovich Chernychevsky (colour litho)
1731150 Nikolay Gavrilovich Chernychevsky (colour litho) by Russian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Nikolay Gavrilovich Chernyshevsky[a] (24 July 1828 - 29 October 1889)

First page of "Petites miseres de la vie conjugale"by Honore de Balzac illustrated by Albert d Arnoux dit
JLJ4603015 First page of " Petites miseres de la vie conjugale" by Honore de Balzac illustrated by Albert d Arnoux dit Bertall (1820-1882) 19th century Paris, Maison Balzac by Bertall

Circle of Traitors: Dante and Virgil meet the souls of the traitors of benefactors
LRI4665953 Circle of Traitors: Dante and Virgil meet the souls of the traitors of benefactors. Illuminated page illustrating the 34th song of Hell draws from the " Divina Commedia" by Dante

Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving)
7149624 Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Mark)

Frontispiece of the work Gullivers Travels, Macmillan and Co Limited edition, London 1928 (litho)
FGL5494011 Frontispiece of the work Gullivers Travels, Macmillan and Co Limited edition, London 1928 (litho) by British School

Bill Sykess dog, sensing his master means to harm him
2604841 Bill Sykess dog, sensing his master means to harm him. by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Bill Sykess dog, sensing his master means to harm him, cringes and runs away)

Oscars Valentine, caricature of Oscar Wilde (litho)
7186253 Oscars Valentine, caricature of Oscar Wilde (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscars Valentine, caricature of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde)

The blasphemers (song 14 from Hell, in the Divine Comedy) - miniature 15th century
LRI4636907 The blasphemers (song 14 from Hell, in the Divine Comedy) - miniature 15th century by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile, Padua

Patterns for Turkish tapestry: guinea pig in a garden and bouquet of flowers in a vase
6338734 Patterns for Turkish tapestry: guinea pig in a garden and bouquet of flowers in a vase by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Patterns for Turkish tapestry)

Wooden button box with upright screw
6338727 Wooden button box with upright screw by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Wooden button box with upright screw. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

A basket made of rolled paper
6338722 A basket made of rolled paper by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A basket made of rolled paper. Colour paper ribbons a, b. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Pattern for a tapestry in bronze thread of Apollo with lyre or cithara
6338717 Pattern for a tapestry in bronze thread of Apollo with lyre or cithara by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Pattern for a tapestry in bronze thread of Apollo with lyre or cithara)

Dessert basket on a stand
6338706 Dessert basket on a stand by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Dessert basket on a stand. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Two chimney ornaments for used matches: marble vase and wooden bucket
6338697 Two chimney ornaments for used matches: marble vase and wooden bucket by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Two chimney ornaments for used matches: marble vase and wooden bucket)

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