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Iphigenia and Orestes, 1880. Artist: Antique
Iphigenia and Orestes, 1880. Orestes was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon who killed his mother in revenge for his fathers death. Iphigenia was his sister

The Guildhall - Council Chamber, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Guildhall - Council Chamber, 1891. Guildhall is a Grade I-listed building in the City of London. The building has been used as a town hall for several hundred years

A Group of Indian Soldiers, 1913. Artist: AC Lovett
A Group of Indian Soldiers, 1913. From The Gorgeous East by Frank Elias. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1913]

Interior view of the Guildhall Chapel, 1815, (1886). Lithographic print from the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886

French wounded being removed during an attack to a farm in the rear of the lines, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Job, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
Job, c1455, (1939). Job is the central figure of the Book of Job in the Bible. The illustration is part of the manuscript Livre d heures d Etienne Chevalier by Jean Fouquet

Mr. Churchill at St. Jamess Palace for a meeting of Privy Councillors, 1936, (1945). A meeting of Privvy councillors was called by the new Monarch, King Edward VIII in 1936

Agrippa Instructing His Pupils Mathematically, 1553, (1936). The frontespiece of the Treatise on the Science of Arms with Philosophical Dialogue by Camillo Agrippa, published in 1553

A Chat after Dinner, c1893-1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Arab School, c1905, (1912). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
Arab School, c1905, (1912). From An Artist in Egypt by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, New York, Toronto, 1912]

Three Seated Figures and Studies of Machinery, 1480-1481 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Three Seated Figures and Studies of Machinery, 1480-1481 (1945). The drawing is held by the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Two Figures in Conversation, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Two Figures in Conversation, c1480 (1945). The drawing is held by the Royal Library, Windsor. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

A Group of Figures Conversing at a Table, Two Figures in Conversation and Others, 1481-1483 (1945). The drawing is held by the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

South gardens from home of Mr Y Namikawa, the famous leader in art industries, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1904]

The First School Board of London, c1873, (1917). Artist: John Whitehead Walton
The First School Board of London, c1873, (1917). The School Board for London formed after the Elementary Education Act 1870

Demetrius Solves A Difficult Problem, c1917, (1917). Artist: Gunning King
Demetrius Solves A Difficult Problem, c1917, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Civilis, Tutor, Classicus, ende andere Triersche comen t samen secretelyck in een borghers huys bin Artist
Civilis, Tutor, Classicus, ende andere Triersche comen t samen secretelyck in een borghers huys binnen Ceulen ?, 1612. Illustration depicting an episode from the Batavian rebellion leaded by Gaius

The Plans Are Perfected, 1942 (1944)
The Plans Are Perfected. General Montgomery confers with officers of the 9th Australian Division, 1942 (1944). Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976)

In the Deputy Consul-Generals office at the American Consulate, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

A discussion at the Eleusis Club, London, c1903 (1903). The Eleusis Club in Chelsea was a radical political club that promoted working class electoral registration

Marriage A La Mode - The Contract, c19th century. Artist: J Garner
Marriage A La Mode - The Contract, c19th century. Marriage a-la-mode is a series of six pictures painted by William Hogarth between 1743 and 1745

Homage to Manet, 1909 (1935). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Homage to Manet, 1909 (1935). After the painting by Sir Wiliam Orpen, K.B.E. R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 4. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

The Clubbists, 1860. Artist: William Greatbach
The Clubbists, 1860. After Sir David Wilkie (1785?1841)

A Vision of the East - Stage V, c1920. Artists: Percy Bradshaw, Dudley Hardy
A Vision of the East - Stage V, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - Dudley Hardy and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons Clarissa, c1745. Artist: Joseph Highmore
The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons Clarissa, c1745. Painting held in the Yale Center for British Art. From The Studio Volume 99. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1930]

The Congress of Paris in 1856, 1907. Artist: Auguste Blanchard
The Congress of Paris in 1856, 1907. The Congress of Paris was a peace conference held in Paris in 1856, between representatives of the great powers of Europe to make peace after the Crimean War

H. M. The King learns details of the R. A. F. raid on the Ruhr dams on May 17, 1943, 1943-44
H.M. The King learns details of the R.A.F. raid on the Ruhr dams on May 17, 1943, 1943-44. George VI (1895-1952) learning details of the raid on the Ruhr dams, which was part of Operation Chastise

Victors of the Western Desert in Conference, 1941. General Sir Archibald Wavell (1883-1950) and Major-General R. N. O Connor (1889?-981) discussing the final assault on Bardia, January 5th, 1941

Mr Churchill at a conference on board ship, 1943-1944
Mr Churchill at a conference on board ship with Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound, General Sir Alan Brooke and Field Marshal Sir A. Wavell, 1943-44

Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-Amerika, 1775-1783. Artist: Claude Ferdinand Gaillard
Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-Amerika. George Washingtons troups during the American Revolution 1775-1783

Cries of London, 3rd Plate, Sweet China Oranges, 1794, (1911)
Cries of London, 3rd Plate, Sweet China Oranges, sweet China Oranges sucrees. Oranges fines. 1794. After an original work by Francis Wheatley (1747-1801)

The scene on the Victory during the court-martial, 1906. The court-martial of Captain Thomas B. S. Adair and Lieutenant J. H. Dathan on board the Victory, Plymouth

Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. It has been suggested that Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) and other future architects of the English Civil War, including John Hampden (c1595-1643)

Alfred Townsend, Mark Twain and David Gray, 1871 (1955). The famous American novelist in conversation with Townsend, a journalist, war correspondent and novelist and Gray

Jules Massenet, French composer, 1905. Massenet (1842-1912) is best known for his operas, which were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century

The Muiden Circle, Netherlands, 17th century (c1870). Artist: CL van Kesteren
The Muiden Circle, Netherlands, 17th century (c1870). The Muiden Circle (Muiderkring) was a group of artists and literary and musical figures associated with the Dutch poet

Johan van Oldenbarnevelt meeting Earl of Leicester, 1585-1587 (c1870). Artist: Van Kesteren
Johan van Oldenbarnevelt meeting Earl of Leicester, 1585-1587 (c1870). Van Oldenbarnevelt was a leading figure in the stuggle for Dutch independence from Spain

The Admiralty. - Board Room, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
The Admiralty. - Board Room, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Somerset House. Meeting of the Royal Antiquarian Society, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Somerset House. Meeting of the Royal Antiquarian Society, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

The Royal Closet. - St. James s. Her Majesty giving audience to an Ambassador, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
The Royal Closet. - St. James s. Her Majesty giving audience to an Ambassador, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

La Causerie, c1878, (1938). Artist: Henri Fantin-Latour
La Causerie, c1878, (1938). Painting held at the Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds Museums and Galleries, Leeds. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford

River craft laden with melons, Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq, 1917-1919

Columbus at the Convent of La Rabida, 1490 (19th century). Artist: H Lemon
Columbus at the Convent of La Rabida, 1490 (19th century). Christopher Columbus visited the Franciscan monastery of La Rabida in Andalusia in 1490 to consult with the friars on his plans for a voyage

A Purveyor of Liquid Refreshment For Anarchists, c1895. Artist: Paul Charles Renouard
A Purveyor of Liquid Refreshment For Anarchists, c1895. From The Studio Volume 32. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1904]

Christ among the Doctors, 1506 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Christ among the Doctors, 1506 (1906). A scene from the Life of the Virgin. From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig

The Sampling Officials, 1662, (1938)
The Sampling Officials, 1662. Also known as Syndics of the Drapers Guild. Painting held at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G

The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators and their Servant Bates, (1605), 1901
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators and their Servant Bates, 1605. Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters, 1605. Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when

Two men from French Guinea, c1850-1890. Artist: Emile Antoine Bayard
Two men from French Guinea, c1850-1890

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"Exploring the Depths of Knowledge: From Plato's Cave to Modern Conversations" In this captivating image, we are transported back in time to the year 1604, as depicted by Jan Saenredam and Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Haarlem. The scene takes us deep into the philosophical realm of Plato's Cave, where individuals engage in intense discussions about truth and reality. Fast forward to Scotland in 1883, amidst the vibrant Braemar Games. Two Duff Highlanders engage in animated conversation, their kilts swaying with each passionate word exchanged. Their discussion reflects a rich cultural heritage and an eagerness to share stories and traditions. Meanwhile, on Skye Crofters' land that same year, Paget captures a moment of contemplation among locals engaged in lively discourse. As they gather around a fire under starry skies, their conversations echo tales passed down through generations - tales that shape their identity and bond them together. Shifting gears from folklore to literature, we encounter Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's enchanting fairy article from years gone by. In this whimsical piece published during his illustrious career as a writer, he sparks conversations about mythical creatures that ignite imaginations far and wide. Traveling further back in history yet again brings us face-to-face with the Siege of Vienna by Suleyman I (1494-1566) the Magnificent in 1529. A woodcut from Sir Thomas More's Utopia provides visual evidence of discussions surrounding war strategies and political alliances during turbulent times. The power of conversation transcends borders as it reaches Ancient China when inventors unveiled one of humanity's greatest achievements: the compass. This invention sparked countless discussions among scholars who marveled at its potential for navigation and exploration. Closer to home but not lacking intellectual depth is Huxley/Sambourne’s elegant conversation captured beautifully on canvas in 1888.