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Figures Collection (page 14)

"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Figures: From Military Posters to Historical Art" Step back in time with a British military poster from the inter-war period

Background imageFigures Collection: Wei Dynasty Tomb Figures

Wei Dynasty Tomb Figures
This photograph shows a trio of unglazed tomb figures of the Wei dynasty, two standing and one on horseback. Date: circa 1925

Background imageFigures Collection: Italian Archways

Italian Archways
This engraving shows a pair of large archways linking an enclosed city area in Italy, figures can be seen conversing in the foreground. Date: circa 1820

Background imageFigures Collection: The Nativity

The Nativity
A woodcut showing a nativity scene, with the Virgin Mary looking down at her miracle child, overlooked by a cluster of angelic figures

Background imageFigures Collection: Danse dAmour

Danse dAmour
An oil painting depicting male and female figures engaging in a romantic dance, next to a pool topped with lily pads. Date: circa 1924

Background imageFigures Collection: La Rue des Mauvais Garcons

La Rue des Mauvais Garcons
This proof on Chinese paper, shows two dark figures, conversing in a shadowed street in France. (The street of the bad boys). A very rare example, purchased by Mr

Background imageFigures Collection: The Home Magazine Cover

The Home Magazine Cover
An advertisement illustration design for the front cover of The Home, spring number of 1921, an Australian quarterly publication. The cover shows various human figures inside glass domes

Background imageFigures Collection: The Shop

The Shop
This oil painting shows a series of male figures, including a man in military uniform, a seated boy, a suited man, and a mannekin, all facing to the right. Date: circa 1909

Background imageFigures Collection: Rickett's Point

Rickett's Point
Landscape oil painting of Rickett's Point, a bay area in Beaumaris, Victoria. Figures can be seen enjoying the fresh air by the shoreline. Date: 1890

Background imageFigures Collection: Two Chelsea Figures

Two Chelsea Figures
A photograph of two chelsea figures, a male flower seller, with another figurine who stands next to a leopard. Both are stood on ornade swirl designed bases. Date: circa 1922

Background imageFigures Collection: The Slum

The Slum
This etching shows The Slum, located at Bullen Lane, Melbourne, in the Chinese Quarter. Figures can be seen in the alleyway under some erected scaffolding. Date: circa 1916

Background imageFigures Collection: Russian Ballet

Russian Ballet
Sculpture portraying a Russian Ballet called The Cat. The figures show Ukranian dancer, Serge Lifar knelt, embracing Russian dancer, Alice Nikitina

Background imageFigures Collection: Market Day Dieppe

Market Day Dieppe
Pencil drawing of Dieppe, a fishing port on the Normandy coast of northern France. Figures are seen wandering the area on market day. Date: circa 1931

Background imageFigures Collection: British Central Africa Protectorate Postcard

British Central Africa Protectorate Postcard
The Protectorate was established in 1889. The card is black and yellow printing on buff board with a printed half-penny stamp of two native figures. Date: 1895

Background imageFigures Collection: Coquettish Edwardian lady & peeking gentleman on seat

Coquettish Edwardian lady & peeking gentleman on seat
Figures are at Bond Street tube station with the large station sign behind. Postcard advert for Shurey's Publications supplied free with Shurey's magazines Date: circa 1910

Background imageFigures Collection: Real photo of tobacco drying sheds Church Crookham

Real photo of tobacco drying sheds Church Crookham
Picture shows a long row of tall drying sheds in the tobacco field, with plants and, just visible, figures. Date: 1914

Background imageFigures Collection: A Benedictine monk with two St Bernard rescue dogs

A Benedictine monk with two St Bernard rescue dogs
The postcard is titled Maitre et Serviteurs The figures are shown in a snowy landscape. Date: circa 1910

Background imageFigures Collection: French and German caricature soldiers face off

French and German caricature soldiers face off
The splendidly drawn uniformed figures are divided by the German's boast of the strength of his armed forces and the Frenchman's literally translated reply So what? Clear off'

Background imageFigures Collection: Bicycles and figures in New York Street

Bicycles and figures in New York Street

Background imageFigures Collection: Two Fighting Knights, 1838, by Emile de Nieuwerkerke (1814-1)

Two Fighting Knights, 1838, by Emile de Nieuwerkerke (1814-1)
Emile de Nieuwerkerke (1814-1892) and Eduard Quesnel (active 1818-1850). Two Fighting Knights, known as Mort de Monseigneur le Duc de Clarence. Par?=?s, 1838. Detail. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageFigures Collection: Three-door cabinet, c. 1835-1838. Anonymous

Three-door cabinet, c. 1835-1838. Anonymous. It was once owned by King William II. A French cabinetmaker fitted the piece with hardstone panels inlaid with floral motifs made of costly polished

Background imageFigures Collection: Egyptian art. Tomb of Nakht-Kau. Wooden figures of the tomb

Egyptian art. Tomb of Nakht-Kau. Wooden figures of the tomb
Egyptian art. Tomb of Nakht-Kau. The wooden figures of the tomb-models had magical life, therefore they were able to work for the dead person

Background imageFigures Collection: Stela of User. Egypt

Stela of User. Egypt
Stela of User. Decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions on the petition of offerings to the Ka of User. Central scene depicts the deceased with his dog and sitting at the table of offerings

Background imageFigures Collection: MPs protesting about housing cuts

MPs protesting about housing cuts at the Department of the Environment, 19 February 1981. On the left is Gerald Kaufmann, Labour MP. Each MP carries a placard giving statistics for their area

Background imageFigures Collection: Only interview between the Commanders, Wellington and Nelson

Only interview between the Commanders, Wellington and Nelson
The Army and Navy representing the only interview between the Great Commanders, Wellington and Nelson! Chromolithograph, unknown publisher

Background imageFigures Collection: AUGUSTUS, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, Caesar

AUGUSTUS, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, Caesar (63 BC-14AD). Emperor of Rome from 30 BC till his death. Roman art. Early Empire. Sculpture

Background imageFigures Collection: Funerary stele of Publius Longidienus, boat builder

Funerary stele of Publius Longidienus, boat builder of the Imperial Rome, 1st c. A.D. Roman art. Early Empire. Relief. ITALY. EMILIA-ROMAGNA. Ravenna. National Museum of Ravenna

Background imageFigures Collection: Okuyi Mask (mask of ancestors). Punu Art (Bapunu)

Okuyi Mask (mask of ancestors). Punu Art (Bapunu) from Gabon. They embody the spirits of the deceased, in the mourning ceremonies

Background imageFigures Collection: Colombia. Tierradentro. Archaeological Park

Colombia. Tierradentro. Archaeological Park
COLOMBIA. Inza. Archaeological park of Tierradentro. Loma de Segovia. Hypogeum decorated with geometric forms, 6th-10th c. Formation period of Tierradentro Culture. Maya art. Architecture

Background imageFigures Collection: Israel Palestine Holy Land Middle East Jerusalem

Israel Palestine Holy Land Middle East Jerusalem
israel, palestine, holy, land, middle, east, jerusalem, city, 1920s, 20s, twenties, stone, sculpture, carved, carving, figures, human, figure, effigy, niche, rome, roman, sarcophagus, sarcophagi

Background imageFigures Collection: Bronze sculpture of a WWI British trooper

Bronze sculpture of a WWI British trooper
Bronze sculpture of a First World War British trooper astride his horse.Born in Paris 26.11.1871, he learned the techniques of Sculpture from his father

Background imageFigures Collection: Tomb of King Henry IV and Joan of Navarre

Tomb of King Henry IV and Joan of Navarre
The tomb of King Henry IV (1366-1413) of England and his Queen, Joan of Navarre, in Canterbury Cathedral

Background imageFigures Collection: Stamp of the Spanish Republic commemorating

Stamp of the Spanish Republic commemorating the 150th anniversary of the US Constitution (1938). SPAIN. Barcelona. Postal and Philatelic Museum

Background imageFigures Collection: John Smith, British Labour MP and Party leader

John Smith, British Labour MP and Party leader
John Smith (1938-1994), British Labour MP and Party leader, seen here giving a speech with a bar chart beside him, showing inflation statistics. Date: circa 1990s

Background imageFigures Collection: Laurence Stephen Lowry, English artist

Laurence Stephen Lowry, English artist
Ls Lowry (Laurence Stephen Lowry, 1887-1976), English artist born in Stretford, Lancashire, best known for his industrial street scenes with stylised human figures

Background imageFigures Collection: Ivory Cavers Workshop 1908

Ivory Cavers Workshop 1908
Two Japanese men carefully carving into ivory making figure to sell. Date: 1908

Background imageFigures Collection: The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift

The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift
The scene as reinforcements arrive at Rorke's Drift, successfully defended by the British from 3, 000 Zulus. Extended caption

Background imageFigures Collection: Figures of Gog and Magog, guardians set up in the Guilhall, London, after the fire

Figures of Gog and Magog, guardians set up in the Guilhall, London, after the fire

Background imageFigures Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Pears Soap, Bubbles 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Pears Soap, Bubbles 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageFigures Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Edwards Soup 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Edwards Soup 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well-known familiar bill board posters

Background imageFigures Collection: The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City

The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageFigures Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Michelin Tyres 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Michelin Tyres 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageFigures Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Egall, Pure Dried Eggs 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Egall, Pure Dried Eggs 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageFigures Collection: Guards Memorial, also known as the Guards Division War Memorial

Guards Memorial, also known as the Guards Division War Memorial, war memorial located on the west side of Horse Guards Road, opposite Horse Guards Parade in London. Date: 1935

Background imageFigures Collection: Some of the prominent figures in a NUWSS London procession. Also shown are some of the 70 banners

Some of the prominent figures in a NUWSS London procession. Also shown are some of the 70 banners carried commemorating great women through the ages. Date: 13 June 1908

Background imageFigures Collection: A pulpit in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

A pulpit in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294193 A pulpit in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Background imageFigures Collection: Decorative Relief, St Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo)

Decorative Relief, St Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo)
CLF294253 Decorative Relief, St Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Background imageFigures Collection: Tapestry, A Moral Allegory of Man or Justice Attacking Man, made in Flanders, Belgium

Tapestry, A Moral Allegory of Man or Justice Attacking Man, made in Flanders, Belgium, circa 1500 (wool & silk)
3576209 Tapestry, A Moral Allegory of Man or Justice Attacking Man, made in Flanders, Belgium, circa 1500 (wool & silk) by Flemish School, (16th century); 416.5x462.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageFigures Collection: Tapestry, part of a Credo tapestry depicting The Creation of the World, made in Brussels, Belgium

Tapestry, part of a Credo tapestry depicting The Creation of the World, made in Brussels, Belgium, c. 1500-10 (wool)
3576200 Tapestry, part of a Credo tapestry depicting The Creation of the World, made in Brussels, Belgium, c.1500-10 (wool) by Belgian School, (16th century); 350.5x462.7 cm; Burrell Collection



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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Figures: From Military Posters to Historical Art" Step back in time with a British military poster from the inter-war period, showcasing the strength and valor of our armed forces. Discover the enchanting Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire, immortalized by Arthur Spooner's exquisite depiction, where figures come alive amidst lush landscapes. Unveil the enigmatic Rasputin caricature, capturing both fascination and fear surrounding this controversial figure who left an indelible mark on history. Trace the footsteps of World War One combatants through a captivating map of Europe, reminding us of their sacrifices and struggles for peace. Marvel at Sheela-na-Gig on Killinaboy church wall in County Clare, Ireland - a mysterious European figure shrouded in ancient folklore and symbolism. Immerse yourself in Claude Lorrain's breathtaking landscape painting that transports you to another era, where figures blend harmoniously with nature's beauty. Gaze upon Empress Zoe's mesmerizing mosaic within Istanbul's Hagia Sophia; an intricate portrayal reflecting Byzantine opulence and power across Europe. Witness nature's awe-inspiring spectacle as vibrant colors converge into a radiant rainbow - a universal symbol uniting all figures under its ethereal arc. Admire St Albans Abbey's Wallingford Screen; an architectural masterpiece adorned with intricate carvings depicting historical figures that shaped Hertfordshire’s heritage. Behold the timeless elegance captured by Carthaginian art through the bust of goddess Tanit; an embodiment of feminine divinity revered throughout Europe’s ancient civilizations. Experience apparition-like wonderment at Queens Hse as elusive figures materialize before your eyes, blurring boundaries between reality and imagination. Transport yourself to Wollaton Hall in Nottingham as horse-drawn carriages grace its front view – a nostalgic reminder of grandeur embraced by past generations.