Distinction Collection (page 3)

Three gutter cats admire the one riding on the back of the bell tower rooster
7309639 Three gutter cats admire the one riding on the back of the bell tower rooster." Horseback riding", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A rabbit comes back to his burrow crying, his ears riddled with leads. "A Hunter did that to me
7309636 A rabbit comes back to his burrow crying, his ears riddled with leads. "A Hunter did that to me!", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

French Revolution, Pamphlet Concerning the Abolition of the Orders, Equality, 17 August 1793
7278986 French Revolution, Pamphlet Concerning the Abolition of the Orders, Equality, 17 August 1793 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution)

The most important orders and decorations, state award
7279488 The most important orders and decorations, state award by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The most important orders and decorations, state award, historical)

View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting)
1755848 View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting) by Gautier, Jean-Rodolphe (1764-1820); (add.info)

The swearing in of Jeanne Chauvin at the bar in Chateau-Thierry, France (litho)
3620638 The swearing in of Jeanne Chauvin at the bar in Chateau-Thierry, France (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Australian V. C. who accounted for seven turks, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359707 An Australian V.C. who accounted for seven turks, 1914-19 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: On May 19th-20th)

Conferring knighthood on the field of battle after the recipient has killed two of the enemy
478226 Conferring knighthood on the field of battle after the recipient has killed two of the enemy, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

The four stages of cruelty (engraving)
666300 The four stages of cruelty (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The four stages of cruelty. The reward of cruelty)

A Nun Receiving a Medal, World War One (photo)
1731090 A Nun Receiving a Medal, World War One (photo) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Nun receiving a medal, ww1)

Two children teaching their pet dog to jump (colour litho)
7185229 Two children teaching their pet dog to jump (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two children teaching their pet dog to jump)

Private Jonathan Hoag is awarded the Croix de Guerre by French General Alphonse Juin, Italy, 21st March, 1944
1721276 Private Jonathan Hoag is awarded the Croix de Guerre by French General Alphonse Juin, Italy, 21st March, 1944 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Pvt)

Mr and Mrs Jones embrace in a dining room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234858 Mr and Mrs Jones embrace in a dining room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Investiture of the Earl of Portarlington with the Order of St Patrick in Dublin Castle (engraving)
1058760 The Investiture of the Earl of Portarlington with the Order of St Patrick in Dublin Castle (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buying chocolates by 8: 00pm (colour litho)
7150960 Buying chocolates by 8:00pm (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Zealous Zachariah (colour litho)
7157004 Zealous Zachariah (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zealous Zachariah)

Jack is rewarded for his services by a juicy carrot (engraving)
7180755 Jack is rewarded for his services by a juicy carrot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack is rewarded for his services by a juicy carrot)

The prize of the tournament (engraving)
7185776 The prize of the tournament (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The prize of the tournament)

The Christians work and reward (engraving)
7149690 The Christians work and reward (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christians work and reward)

Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall - Parliamentary Elections - Pitt Presented with the Freedom of the City
7148320 Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall - Parliamentary Elections - Pitt Presented with the Freedom of the City, satire on William Pitt the Younger and the 1784 British general election

A Good Action meets Its Own Reward (engraving)
7164476 A Good Action meets Its Own Reward (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Action meets Its Own Reward)

Joseph made Vizier of Egypt after interpreting Pharaohs dream (engraving)
7172300 Joseph made Vizier of Egypt after interpreting Pharaohs dream (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duguay-Trouin recevant la croix de Saint-Louis des mains de Louis XIV (engraving)
7179546 Duguay-Trouin recevant la croix de Saint-Louis des mains de Louis XIV (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prize-Day (colour litho)
7181919 Prize-Day (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize-Day. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

Reading the Newdigate (litho)
7193837 Reading the Newdigate (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading the Newdigate. Illustration for Oxford by Andrew Lang (Seeley, 1906)

Sketch for a painting: Au Plus Vaillant, la Plus Belle (To the Bravest, the Most Beautiful) (colour litho)
6031119 Sketch for a painting: Au Plus Vaillant, la Plus Belle (To the Bravest, the Most Beautiful) (colour litho) by Metivet

A: Rosiere, recounted wisdom
6523570 A: Rosiere, recounted wisdom. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action. In Paris at all novelty merchants)

H as Honors
6523612 H as Honors by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet for big children. H. Simonis Empis, publisher, 1898)

P: Award of Excellence - Give the best pupils in reward for his ability
6523450 P: Award of Excellence - Give the best pupils in reward for his ability and superiority over his comrades. by French School

He who giveth a cup of water to drink in My Name shall not lose his reward (engraving)
3626040 He who giveth a cup of water to drink in My Name shall not lose his reward (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Award of Five Guineas for "New Woman"Drawing Prize (engraving)
3627940 Award of Five Guineas for " New Woman" Drawing Prize (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Francis Drake receiving his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth I, 1581 (engraving)
3647453 Sir Francis Drake receiving his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth I, 1581 (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orders of European countries (colour litho)
3630401 Orders of European countries (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orders of European countries)

Punch cartoon: Praise and Pudding: Prince Albert rewarding Joseph Paxton for designing the Crystal Palace to house
6034668 Punch cartoon: Praise and Pudding: Prince Albert rewarding Joseph Paxton for designing the Crystal Palace to house the successful Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park

Crown Prince Frederick of Germany awarding Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke the Iron Cross on behalf of his father
5999548 Crown Prince Frederick of Germany awarding Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke the Iron Cross on behalf of his father, Kaiser Wilhelm I (colour litho) by German School

The award of prizes at the International Exhibition; Earl Graville reading the address (engraving)
609277 The award of prizes at the International Exhibition; Earl Graville reading the address (engraving) by English School

Coat of Arms; Wealth is the reward of industry (coloured engraving)
609984 Coat of Arms; Wealth is the reward of industry (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reward notice offering 2 guineas for the return of a small red pocket-book (engraving)
609534 Reward notice offering 2 guineas for the return of a small red pocket-book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Persons of distinction, possibly German, c 1680 (chromolitho)
672264 Persons of distinction, possibly German, c 1680 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persons of distinction, possibly German)

The Adventures of the Reverend Archibald Jones (engraving)
1046493 The Adventures of the Reverend Archibald Jones (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of the Reverend Archibald Jones)

Officer of the Instruction Publique (chromolitho)
1094047 Officer of the Instruction Publique (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officer of the Instruction Publique)

Order of the Bath (chromolitho)
1094040 Order of the Bath (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Order of the Bath)

Roman phalerae (litho)
964702 Roman phalerae (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman phalerae, military decorations worn on Roman soldiers breastplates during parades)

Badge and Chain for the Royal Institute of British Architects (engraving)
1099932 Badge and Chain for the Royal Institute of British Architects (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Messrs John Brinsmead and Sons exhibit at the London International Exhibition, Crystal Palace (engraving)
608246 Messrs John Brinsmead and Sons exhibit at the London International Exhibition, Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School

Dante honored in China (colour litho)
2809070 Dante honored in China (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante honored in China)

Moroccan soldiers receiving medals in Fez (colour litho)
2779788 Moroccan soldiers receiving medals in Fez (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moroccan soldiers receiving medals in Fez)

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"Distinction: A Tapestry of Exquisite Significance" In the realm of life's enigmatic journey, distinction emerges as a guiding force, akin to Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers). It weaves its threads through time, leaving behind remarkable imprints that transcend eras and cultures. From the year 1903, Trouble and Reliability entwined like yin and yang in the world of motor cars. The Motor Car's wonderful ad spoke volumes about their prowess, captivating hearts with promises of adventure on wheels. Like brushstrokes on canvas, The Parable of the Talents depicted a tale timeless in its wisdom. Painted in c. 1884, it urged us to embrace our unique gifts and nurture them for they hold the key to distinction. As competitors departed for the Italian Grand Prix Vetturette during The Milan Automobile Week, an aura of anticipation filled the air. Their vibrant departure captured in colour litho showcased not only speed but also a quest for excellence that sets them apart from others. Across vast oceans sailed those who sought solace amidst azure waters. Poster advertising French Line to West Indies beckoned travelers towards an extraordinary voyage where luxury met distinction at every port-of-call. In times marred by conflict such as WW1, heroes emerged from darkness like Georges Guynemer in his SPAD aircraft. His bravery symbolized true valor and marked him with a badge of honor that set him apart from mere mortals. Within grand theaters adorned with opulent seating arrangements like Lyceum & Strand lay spaces reserved for discerning souls seeking intellectual stimulation. Here knowledge became their armor against mediocrity; here they found distinction amongst peers. Royalty too embraced this concept effortlessly; Prince of Asturias donned Maria Isabel Luisa's cross with grace and pride. Adorned thusly he embodied elegance personified while radiating an aura of distinction.