Born Collection (page 5)

Unity Moore (1894-1981) Actress, born in Hampstead. Date: 1911

Two Idyllic Women and a cupid
Fantasy painting by Austrian born Hans Zatka, (1859-1945), depicting two idyllic ladies by a lake enticing a cupid. Date: 1905

I dreamed of a little random elf, born in the sport of nature for simple, sweet enjoyment - fairy and elves Date: circa 1920s

Comical Sketch
A comical sketch depicting a scene of two men in conversation, with a view of a city behind them, one of which is saying how his daughter was born with a crushed strawberry upon her buttock

Programme, Imperial Theatre, Rue de Courcelles, Paris
Programme, Le Maitre d'Ecole (The Schoolmaster), by Lockroy, performed by a group of young amateur comedians, Imperial Theatre, Rue de Courcelles, Paris, 15 March 1865

Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez - Spanish writer
Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez (1806-1880). Spanish writer. Representative of the romantic drama. Portrait. Chromolithography

Dacia
A portrait sketch of Jamaica born actress, Dacia Deane, 1899-1989, known for playing roles in movies including Love, Life and Laughter, (1923) and Easy Virtue (1928). Date: 1921

Le Statuaire Julien Dillens
A portrait sculpture bust of Belgian sculptor Julien Dillens, who was born in Antwerp, educated at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels. Date: circa 1921

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

Danish Riviera
Franz Sedivy was a Czech born Danish artist famed for his impressive panoramas of Copenhagen. He designed several posters for Danish companies, especially Carlsberg

Captain John Treasure Jones Archive - two items
Captain John Treasure Jones Archive. Born and raised on a small farm in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, John Treasure Jones (1905-1993) went to sea at the age of 15

John Batten, New Zealand-born film actor Date: 1931

Jillian Sand, British-born film actress Date: 1931

Trajan (53-117). Roman emperor (98-117). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Fernando d'Avalos (1489-1525). Neapolitan military
Fernando d'Avalos (1489-1525). Italian condottiero of Aragonese extraction. Chief commander of the Habsburg armies of Charles V in Italy during the Habsburg-Valois Wars. Engraving

Vasco da Gama (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer
Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer. He was the first European to reach India by sea. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba (1453-1515), called El Gran Capitan (The Great Captain). Spanish general. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Diego Garcia de Paredes (1466-1534). Spanish soldier and duellist. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Alfonso III of Aragon (1265-1291). King of Aragon
Alfonso III of Aragon (1265-1291), called the Liberal or the Free. King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona (as Alfons II) from 1285. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Peter III of Aragon (c. 1239-1285). Engraving
Peter III of Aragon (c. 1239-1285). King of Aragon, King of Valencia (as Peter I) and Count of Barcelona (as Peter II). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Peter II of Aragon (1178-1213). King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona from 1196 to 1213. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez (1806-1880). Spanish writer. Representative of the romantic drama. Portrait. Chromolithography

Easter chick hatching from egg - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Charles Dickens, places of birth, baptism, marriage, burial
Charles Dickens, places of birth, baptism, marriage and burial Date: 1912

Professor Masson
A portrait painting of Professor David Orme Masson, an English born scientist, who, upon emigrating to Australia, became a professor of chesmitry at the University of Melbourne

Eve Gray
A portrait photograph of actress, Eve Gray, born Fanny Evelyn Garrett, who was taken to Australia as a child, where her stage career began

Louis Esson
A portrait oil painting of Scottish born, Australian poet and playwright, Thomas Louis Buvelot Esson, who wrote plays such as The Time is Not Yet Ripe (1912) and The Drovers (1922)

Florence Engelbach Self Portrait
A self portrait oil painting of Spanish born Florence Ada Engelbach nee Neumegen, 1872-1951. She is holding a yellow fruit and wraring a red beaded necklace. Date: circa 1931

Miss Edith Evans as Mrs Millimant
Oil painting of London Born actress, Miss Edith Evans costume dressed in an elaborate blue dress, using a red and white fan, playing the role of Mrs

Poster Page Design
A poster page design showing a man playing a woodwind instrument. Terence Prentis, born in 1903 studied at the Byam Shaw and the Vicat Cole's Schools of Art. Date: circa 1926

Caricature illustration, captioned, The First Born'. Showing proud father in top hat and tails, with child in bonnet in push chair, and onlookers in street scene

British Productions films 1929 and 1930 - The Bondman, The First-Born, The Wrecker, The Burgomaster of Stilemonde, The Woman in White, The Blue Peter, Albino the Outcast, When Knights Were Bold

Miles Mander and Madeleine Carroll in The First Born
Miles Mander and Madeleine Carroll in Gainsborough Pictures film The First Born, directed by Miles Mander Date: 1929

Art deco lady with handbag, long coat and high heels
Italian artist Umberto Brunelleschi was born in 1879 and died in 1949. He lived for many years in Paris working as a caricature cartoonist

Elegant couple in evening dress dancing the tango
The artist is well known. She was born in Vienna where this card was drawn and moved to Sweden in the 1930s. The man is dressed in tailored black tie and the lady has a long frilled tube dress

Head and shoulders portrait of Marshal Radetzky
One of a large series of postcard portraits of men and women who featured prominently in the 19th Century -the Great Century - Das Grosse Jahrhundert

Shakespeare's Birthplace - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Shakespeare's Birthplace - a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

The Giant Machnow at The London Hippodrome
Fedor Machnow (said to be 9 ft 8 ins high in 1905) was born in 1876 near Viciebsk, then part of the Russian Empire (now in Belarus). He is seen here outside the London Hippodrome

Esther Bruce at the launch of Aunt Esther's Story. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother

Mr Austen Chamberlain. Part of Box 104 Boswell Collection. Austen Chamberlain was born in Birmingham, the second child and eldest son of Joseph Chamberlain

Teaching Mothers to Care for their Infants 1907
In a parish in St. Pancras, Battersea, poor mothers being taught how to care for their infants. Date: 1907

Gould Bryan Brian Charles 1939 Uk Labour Socialist
gould, bryan, brian, charles, 1939, uk, labour, socialist, socialism, politics, political, politician, mp, member, parliament, born, new, zealand, returned, 1990s, party, conference, hand, holding

Bryan Gould, Labour politician and MP
Bryan Charles Gould (b 1939), UK Labour politician and MP, born in New Zealand, where he returned in the early 1990s. Seen here (just left of centre)

Tadeusz Makowski, Polish-born artist based in Paris
Tadeusz Makowski (1882-1932), prominent Polish-born painter based in Paris from 1909. Seen here in a self-portrait, with palette and brushes, and a small bird perching on the top. Date: circa 1919

Iris Murdoch, British novelist and philosopher
Iris Murdoch (1919-1999), Irish-born British author and philosopher, best known for her novels. Date: circa 1980s

Compton Mackenzie, novelist and nationalist
Compton Mackenzie (Sir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie, 1883-1972), English-born Scottish novelist and nationalist. Aside from his writing he also worked as an actor

Portrait bust of Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist, philosopher and author -- a bronze portrait bust on a marble plinth, made by Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), American-born British sculptor

John Hunter (1728 - 1893), Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He assisted his brother

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"Born: A Tapestry of Extraordinary Lives" In the vast tapestry of history, there are moments when greatness is born. From the genius mind of Albert Einstein, who not only unraveled the secrets of the universe but also played melodies on his beloved violin. Traveling back to 1925, a captivating group of Salukis stands tall, showcasing their elegance and grace as they become part of this grand narrative. Marie Curie's name echoes through time, an emblematic figure whose pioneering work in science forever changed our understanding of radiation and its applications. Django Reinhardt strums his guitar with unparalleled dexterity; a testament to resilience as he overcame adversity after losing mobility in two fingers due to a fire accident. Nikola Tesla's enigmatic gaze pierces through the photograph; a visionary inventor who harnessed electricity and left an indelible mark on modern technology. Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait, immortalized in paint strokes that capture both power and vulnerability. His portrait tells tales untold yet etched upon his face. The Wild Bunch - outlaws turned legends - Butch Cassidy leading this notorious gang that defied authority by robbing banks and trains across America. Their audacity became folklore whispered around campfires for generations to come. Edith Piaf's photo captures her raw emotions; her voice transcended language barriers and touched hearts worldwide with songs that spoke directly to the soul. "Fridays Child" by May Bowley paints childhood innocence against a backdrop filled with dreams waiting to be realized – reminding us all that we were once young dreamers too. Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University in Scotland embodies philanthropy personified – from humble beginnings to becoming one of history's greatest benefactors whose legacy still enriches countless lives today. TED KID LEWIS steps into the ring with unwavering determination - fists raised high - representing the resilience and spirit of those who fight for their dreams against all odds.