Elliptical Format Collection

Portrait Of Beethoven
Portrait of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827), after a painting by Christian Horneman, 1803. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, 138 BC - 78 BC
illustration of a Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, 138 BC - 78 BC

Charlotte Bronte
circa 1840: English novelist Charlotte Bronte (1816 - 1855). Original Artwork: Portrait by Thompson. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Henry Stuart, known as Lord Darnley (1545 - 1557)
2603858 Henry Stuart, known as Lord Darnley (1545 - 1557); (add.info.: Henry Stuart, Duke of Albany, known as Lord Darnley (1545 - 1557), grandson of Margaret Tudor

William Laud (1573 - 1645), 1814 (engraving)
2603856 William Laud (1573 - 1645), 1814 (engraving); (add.info.: William Laud (1573 - 1645), Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633, religious adviser to Charles I

Black and white print portrait of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci

Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679)
2603835 Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679) by Jaspers, Jan Baptist (c.1620-91) (after); (add.info.: Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679) English political philosopher, born at Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865), 16th President of the United States

Portrait of William Shakespeare
This 1849 vintage print features the portrait of William Shakespeare

Woman harvesting wheat on combine harvester
Woman harvesting wheat on a combine harvester. Mosaic from the ceiling of the Moscow metro (underground) railway, 1938. By Alexander Deineka, Russian painter and graphic artist

Merchant Ship
circa 1915: A merchant ship, the Star of Alaska in sail. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

One Penny
1890: The One Penny piece depicting Britannia. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Benito Mussolini Aged 22
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini (1883 - 1945), aged 22. Original Publication: People Disc - HW0218 (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

First Crusade
Scenes of the storming of Antioch and Crusaders in battle, from the painted windows in Abbey Saint Denys, circa 1100. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Millard Fillmore
circa 1850: Millard Fillmore (1800 - 1874), 13th President of the United States of America. Fillmore was vice-president to Zachary Taylor and became President upon his death

Charles Darwin
British naturalist Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882). Original Artwork: Woodbury type by Lock & Whitfield. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)

George Washington
circa 1800: George Washington ( 1732 - 1799 ), the 1st President of the United States of America. Original Artwork: Painting by American artist Rembrandt Peale ( 1778 - 1860)

Cellist
circa 1850: A street musician playing the cello. Original Artwork: Photograph possibly by Lewis Carroll (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

John Pym (1584 - 1643) English Parliamentary statesman. One of the five Members of Parliament whose arrest Charles demanded when he entered Parliament on 4 January 1642

English printing workshop. In right background the compositor is selecting type from a case. At left the printers assistant holds the inking pads while, in the centre, the printer

Henry Stuart, known as Lord Darnley (1545 - 1557)
Henry Stuart, Duke of Albany, known as Lord Darnley (1545 - 1557), grandson of Margaret Tudor, second husband of Mary Queen of Scots and father of James I and VI

William Laud (1573 - 1645), Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633, religious adviser to Charles I. Persecuted the Puritans, attempted to force Anglican liturgy on Presbyterian church in Scotland

Julius II (1443 - 1513) Pope from 1503
Julius II (born Giuliano della Rovere - 1443 - 1513) Pope from 1503. Known as the Warrior Pope. Julius with Michelangelo

Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679) English political philosopher, born at Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Argued for absolute rule. Engraving

France, Portrait of Eugene Schneider (1805 - 1875), French industrialist, vintage photograph
France - 19th century - Portrait of industrialist Eugene Schneider. Period photograph

Italy, Portrait of Giovanni Ricordi (1785-1853), Italian classical music publisher, founder of Casa Ricordi 19th century, Museo Teatrale (Scala)

Austria, Browl in a tavern, engraving
Austria - 19th century. Browl in tavern

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The elliptical format, a timeless artistic technique, has captured the essence of countless notable figures throughout history. From the intense gaze of Beethoven in his portrait to the stern countenance of Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, this format brings their personalities to life. Charlotte Bronte's delicate features are beautifully highlighted in an elliptical frame, while Thomas Hobbes' intellectual prowess is accentuated by its elegant curves. Even Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, finds himself immortalized within this unique shape. The black and white print portrait of Leonardo da Vinci takes on a new dimension when encased in an elliptical frame - adding depth and intrigue to his enigmatic persona. Giuseppe Parini's likeness is transformed into a work of art through an engraving after a drawing by Andrea Appiani. Charles Cornwallis' distinguished appearance shines through as he gazes out from within an elliptical boundary. William Shakespeare's iconic face seems almost theatrical when presented in this unconventional manner. The Brothers Grimm come alive with their imaginations vividly portrayed within these curved lines. Not even time can diminish the impact of Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix; his presence resonates through centuries thanks to this remarkable format. Even a humble merchant ship gains grandeur when framed within an ellipse - reminding us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. The elliptical format transcends mere portraiture; it elevates each subject into something more profound and captivating. It invites us to explore their stories beyond what meets the eye and encourages us to appreciate artistry from all walks of life.