Crossed Collection

Leon Trotsky / Iln 1920
LEON TROTSKY or LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN Russian Communist leader in 1920, at the height of his popularity as the Peoples Commissar for War

Marsh King / Harry Clarke
Illustration of the Marsh Kings daughter in an oval frame

John Keats / Hampstead
JOHN KEATS English poet reading a book at Wentworth Place, Hampstead

Piero della Francesca, Italian painter
Renaissance Art. Italy. 15th century. Piero della Francesca (c.1420-1492). Italian painter. The Nativity, 1470-75. Tempera on panel. National Gallery. London. England. UK

Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar
A flapper girl from the 1920s sitting at a cocktail bar on a high stool. She is slim, wears a slinky dress, and has a cigarette in a holder in her mouth. On the bar is her glass of champagne

David Wright woman in a red swimsuit
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a one-piece red swimsuit, red shoes, and a wide brimmed floppy hat. She is sitting on a table with a red and white tablecloth

Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian nationalist and spiritual leader, spinning at his wheel (Charakha) in 1931, demonstrating his strong work ethic

Charles Darwin, caricatured in Vanity Fair
Caricature of the naturalist Charles Darwin in Vanity Fair Magazine, 1871

Copper sulphate crystals, LM
Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) crystals

The Shah of Persia, Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar (1853-1907). The card bears the Shahs signature!

Envelopes 1940S
A pile of envelopes, all to addresses in Scotland, and all something to do with timber and forestry

Johannes Brahms, German composer and musician, seen here as a young man, sitting at a grand piano

Sexy Woman Showing Off Her Nylons, 1949 (screen print)
2622196 Sexy Woman Showing Off Her Nylons, 1949 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Royal Family - King George VI and family
The British Royal Family - King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth (late Queen Elizabeth II - pictured wearing an ATS hat) and Princess Margaret

Recruitment Poster - British Military
THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT, 57TH Regimental District - Headquarters, HOUNSLOW, 1900. Chromolithograph poster, printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1900

Lord Brooke, later 6th Earl of Warwick
Lord Brooke (Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville, 1882-1928) who married Miss Elfrida Marjorie Eden on 29 April 1909 at St Margarets Church, Westminster

A group of three transvestites
Three transvestite ladies in suits and smart hats stand arm-in-arm

SS Deutschland, 1900
Illustration of the Hamburg-American Liner Deutschland, launched in 1900 and holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing from 1900-1906

Neil Franklin, Stoke City football player, circa 1947

Traditional Swiss Costume - A woman from Frick, Aargau
Traditional Swiss Costume - A woman from Frick, a municipality in the district of Laufenburg in the canton of Aargau. Date: circa 1909

Copper sulphate crystals, LM
Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) crystals

Two Turkish Wrestlers
A spectacular postcard photograph of two Turkish wrestlers, showing off their muscles, finely crafted moustaches and bowties!

The Girafferaffe Manor
Jie Fischer

Dinah Craik (1826-1887). Engraving. Colored
Dinah Craik (1826-1887). English novelist and poet. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored

Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph of copper sulphate (CuS04) crystals

Maria Leontievna Bochkareva (nee Frolkova), who fought in World War I and formed the First Russian Womens Battalion of Death in 1917

Spanish Republican Refugees heading for the French Border, 1
Photograph showing some of the Republican refugees who fled Spain for France after the Fall of Barcelona, January 1939. In the first two days the French border was open in 1939, 35

Stalingrad Reinforced
Re-inforcements arrive having crossed the Volga River

Cameron / Ship / Engraving
Cameron Verney Lovett; he crossed Africa from east to west, over Lake Tanganika (now Victoria) and the Lukuga River

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse
538316 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse, centre right, Sedan out of picture to right

High level bridge over Tyne at Newcastle, 19th century (engraving)
540189 High level bridge over Tyne at Newcastle, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Builder: Robert Stephenson 1803-1859. Bowstring Girder: North British Railway)

A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of Pope Urban VIII, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432462 A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of Pope Urban VIII, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info)

Model indoors in elegant nightgown with sheer skirt. Date: circa 1965

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David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at lef... 1600-1700. Creator: Anon
David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at left, a sword on the ground, after Reni, 1600-1700

Qatar, Doha, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani Emir of Dubai from 1972 to 1995
Qatar, Doha, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani Emir from 1972 to 1995, generally seen as the moderniser of the state

Little Crow, 1851 (pencil on paper)
1146640 Little Crow, 1851 (pencil on paper) by Mayer, Frank Blackwell (1827-89); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frank B)

Chelsea Football Club, Pre Season Photocall at Training Ground, Thursday 6th August 1959. Our Picture Shows... Terry Venables (left)

Dancer Una Stubbs, aged 22, in her flat in London. 4th December 1959

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Oxford Commemoration... 1863, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Oxford Commemoration: Reception under the Arch of Steel by the Apollo University Lodge of Freemasons, June 16, 1863, (1901)

2 DALMATIANS / 1963
These two dalmatians stand with their tails crossed, staring off in opposite directions. Owned by Kaufmann. Date: 1963

FALL / WHIPPET / 1962
HEATHERMEAD ADA. Lying down with her front paws crossed. Owner: Selway Date: 1962

WW2 Spitfire Greetings Card
A small WW2 greetings card wishing the recipient good luck. The illustration shows some crossed Union Jack and Royal Air Force flags, the card has a metallic Spitfire fighter plane attached

George Drysdale FRIBA, architect
Caricature of George Drysdale FRIBA (Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects), architect, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Overmantel Design George Crawley
A drawing which shows the design for an overmantel, richly decorated with floral columns, leading up to some crossed violins pleasantly entwined with more flowers and vines. Date: early 1900s

Man With Folded Arms
This portrait drawing shows an impatient looking man with arms crossed, casting a shadow on the wall behind him. Date: circa 1915

Across the Libyan desert by motorcycle
Two motorcyclists crossed the Libyan desert from Cairo to Siwa and back again. This was the first time this had been done

The Magdalene, ca. 1650, by Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682). The Magdalene, ca.1650. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

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"Crossed: A Tapestry of Time and Perspectives" Step into a world where the paths of extraordinary individuals intersect, leaving behind captivating stories that span across time. From the political turmoil of Leon Trotsky in 1920 to the poetic musings of John Keats in Hampstead, these crossed destinies offer glimpses into diverse lives. Picture a vibrant twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar, defying societal norms with her rebellious spirit. Her crossed legs symbolize both defiance and liberation as she navigates an era defined by change. Piero della Francesca's masterful brushstrokes transport us to Renaissance Italy, where artistry and spirituality are intricately intertwined. His works depict crossed boundaries between earthly existence and divine realms. In contrast, Marsh King's haunting depiction by Harry Clarke reveals a darker side. The artist captures the enigmatic essence of this character whose path crosses ours momentarily but leaves an indelible mark on our psyche. Witness Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel—an act that embodies self-sufficiency and resistance against colonial oppression. His unwavering dedication to nonviolence creates ripples that cross continents, inspiring generations to come. Charles Darwin's caricatured image from Vanity Fair reminds us of his groundbreaking theories on evolution. Crossing traditional beliefs with scientific inquiry, he forever altered humanity's understanding of its own origins. The Shah of Persia stands tall amidst opulence and power—a figure whose reign witnessed both progress and controversy. His decisions shaped nations while crossing paths with global politics throughout history. A young lady stands before us—her arms crossed wearing a sheer black wrap—an embodiment of mystery and allure. Her gaze hints at untold secrets waiting to be unraveled as her story intersects with ours for just a fleeting moment. Envelopes from the 1940s evoke nostalgia for times when handwritten letters carried heartfelt messages across vast distances—crossing borders physically but also connecting souls emotionally.