Holding Up Collection

Pres't's flag, Paris, 31 Dec 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Pres't's flag, Paris, 31 Dec 1918. A flag, probably used on the car of President Woodrow Wilson when he visited Paris to attend the Paris Peace Conference after World War I.

Sangoku Taro Kneeling before Demon and Warrior, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sangoku Taro Kneeling before Demon and Warrior, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Kazamado Hanji in Light Rain, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kazamado Hanji in Light Rain, 1866. From Kinsei Kyogiden

Three Allegorical Figures Bearing the Portrait of Karl XI of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Three Allegorical Figures Bearing the Portrait of Karl XI of Sweden, c17th century

Young Man with a Glass Goblet, c1600s. Creator: Willem Willemsz. van der Vliet
Young Man with a Glass Goblet, c1600s

Architectural Capital with Yakshas and Avatars (image 3 of 5), 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Capital with Yakshas and Avatars (image 3 of 5), 10th century

Daikoku and Ebisu: Gods of Wealth and Commerce, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Daikoku and Ebisu: Gods of Wealth and Commerce, 18th century

Dragon Seal, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon Seal, 18th century

Ansgar Preaching Christianity. Second Proposed Decoration of the Walls in the Upper Hall... 1889
Ansgar Preaching Christianity. Second Proposed Decoration of the Walls in the Upper Hall of the Nationalmuseum, 1889

Athletes, 1912. Creator: Eugène Jansson
Athletes, 1912

Two Priests Holding a Shrine, 2nd-4th century A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Two Priests Holding a Shrine, 2nd-4th century A.D

The Anemic Lady, 1660-1678. Creator: Samuel van Hoogstraten
The Anemic Lady, 1660-1678

The Wine Connoisseurs, c.1640-c.1642. Creator: Jacob Duck
The Wine Connoisseurs, c.1640-c.1642

The Doctor, 1650-1669. Creator: Unknown
The Doctor, 1650-1669

Signboard of a Wineshop, with Tasting the Wine on one side and Barreling the Wine on the other, c.1650-c.1655

Venetian-style feast (central part), between 1846 and 1851. Creator: Louis Candide Boulanger
Venetian-style feast (central part), between 1846 and 1851

Borglum, Gutzon, Mr. and child, outdoors, 1917 Aug. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Borglum, Gutzon, Mr. and child, outdoors, 1917 Aug. 18

Venetian style feast (left part), between 1846 and 1851. Creator: Louis Candide Boulanger
Venetian style feast (left part), between 1846 and 1851

Venetian style feast (left part), between 1846 and 1851. Creator: Louis Candide Boulanger
Venetian style feast (left part), between 1846 and 1851

The Archbishop Was Always a Rogue, 1831. Creator: Auguste Raffet
The Archbishop Was Always a Rogue, 1831

Inside of a Country Alehouse, published March 1, 1797. Creator: William Ward
Inside of a Country Alehouse, published March 1, 1797

Female costume, 1780. Creator: Carl Wilhelm Swedman
Female costume, 1780

Landscape containing seven silhouettes, 1793-1800. Creator: Anon
Landscape containing seven silhouettes, 1793-1800

Anger splits the country (colour litho)
STC311053 Anger splits the country (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

A Peach Girl: a woman carrying peaches in her apron and holding up one, 1786. Creator: James Wilson
A Peach Girl: a woman carrying peaches in her apron and holding up one, 1786

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Sukeroku in the play "Omiura Date no Nebiki, "performed... c.1799
The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Sukeroku in the play " Omiura Date no Nebiki, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the third month, 1799, c. 1799

A collection will be taken, highwayman holds up clergyman in the early 19th century (colour litho)
2654223 A collection will be taken, highwayman holds up clergyman in the early 19th century (colour litho) by Parry, D. H

Highwayman holds up stagecoach in the early 19th century (colour litho)
2654219 Highwayman holds up stagecoach in the early 19th century (colour litho) by Parry, D. H. (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659687 The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 95x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ewer, England, c. 1790. Creator: William Adams & Sons Ltd
Ewer, England, c. 1790

Epergne, Paris, c. 1810 / 20. Creator: Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Epergne, Paris, c. 1810/20

Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Waiter Holding up a Tray, c
1195580 Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Waiter Holding up a Tray, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Nude Reaching on a Sofa; Nu Allonge sur un Canape, 1928 (oil on canvas)
825445 Nude Reaching on a Sofa; Nu Allonge sur un Canape, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Valadon, Marie Clementine (Suzanne) (1865-1938); 72x160 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Five Senses, (oil on panel)
659404 The Five Senses, (oil on panel) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 78.2x124.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Senses. Jan Lievens the Elder (1607-1774). Oil on panel

Hercules Supporting the Sky instead of Atlas, 1922 (watercolour and pen and black ink)
659142 Hercules Supporting the Sky instead of Atlas, 1922 (watercolour and pen and black ink) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); 38x27.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Adam and Eve; Adam und Eva, 1910 (oil on canvas)
656406 Adam and Eve; Adam und Eva, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 40.5x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam and Eve; Adam und Eva. August Macke (1887-1914). Oil on canvas

Highwayman robs a stagecoach (litho)
2654239 Highwayman robs a stagecoach (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Stand and Deliver, highwayman holds up stagecoach in the early 19th century
2654230 Stand and Deliver, highwayman holds up stagecoach in the early 19th century (litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Six Putti at Play, Two Holding Up a Cage, (red chalk)
659234 Six Putti at Play, Two Holding Up a Cage, (red chalk) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 30.4x24.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Six Putti at Play, Two Holding Up a Cage)

A Boy Holding a Lemon, (black and white chalk on light blue paper)
659222 A Boy Holding a Lemon, (black and white chalk on light blue paper) by Piazzetta, Giovanni Battista (1683-1754); 39x30.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy Holding a Lemon)

A Good Remedy (chromolitho)
2815869 A Good Remedy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Remedy. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Flower Garland, 1900 (oil on canvas)
658281 The Flower Garland, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77); 106.7x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Garland. Frank William Warwick Topham (1838-1924)

Illustration from L assiette au Beurre: Les Fonctionnaires
STC397113 Illustration from L assiette au Beurre: Les Fonctionnaires, 9th August 1902 (colour litho) by Cadel, Eugene (1865-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Attack on a mail coach in Algeria (colour litho)
2819196 Attack on a mail coach in Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on a mail coach in Algeria. Attaque d un courrier en Algerie)

The Jewel River at Ide, from the series The Six Jewel Rivers
1766591 The Jewel River at Ide, from the series The Six Jewel Rivers (woodblock print) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewel River at Ide)

Stand and Deliver, an English highwayman holds up two travellers, c
2654218 Stand and Deliver, an English highwayman holds up two travellers, c.1820 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English

Highwayman John Cottington robs an army pay wagon on Shotover Hill (engraving)
2654233 Highwayman John Cottington robs an army pay wagon on Shotover Hill (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highwayman John Cottington)

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"Holding Up: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic World of Silhouettes and Illustrations" Step into a captivating landscape where seven mysterious silhouettes stand tall, shrouded in anonymity. Created by an anonymous artist between 1793-1800, this mesmerizing artwork leaves us wondering about their identities and stories. Intrigue deepens as we delve into the title page illustration for "Les Mysteres de la Franc-Maconnerie Devoiles, " an engraving that unveils the secrets of Freemasonry. Symbolism abounds, inviting us to decipher hidden meanings within its intricate details. Our journey takes a thrilling turn with "A Crime on the Highway, " a vivid color lithograph capturing the audacity of highwaymen who held up unsuspecting travelers. Danger lurks around every corner as anger splits the country in another striking lithograph, depicting a nation torn apart by internal strife. Amidst these dramatic scenes emerges "A Peach Girl, " painted by James Wilson in 1786. This enchanting image portrays a woman carrying peaches in her apron while holding up one fruit - perhaps symbolizing abundance or temptation. The theatrical world comes alive with Utagawa Toyokuni I's portrayal of actor Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Sukeroku from the play "Omiura Date no Nebiki. " Holding up his character's essence, Danjuro captivates audiences with his artistry and skill. As we shift our focus to more daring encounters, we witness highwaymen holding up both clergymen and stagecoaches during early 19th-century escapades. These color lithographs transport us back to an era filled with danger and uncertainty on treacherous roads. Transitioning from action-packed scenes to serene moments, we find ourselves immersed in William Adams & Sons Ltd's exquisite ewer from England circa 1790. Its delicate craftsmanship holds up as a testament to the artistry of its creator.