Legislature Collection

Budapest, Hungary, Danube River, Parliament House, Calvinist Church

Aeropagus debating in ancient Athens
Gathering of the Areopagus, a deliberative court that met in the open air, ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Opening of Parliament, 1886
Members of Parliament taking the oath during the opening ceremonies, 1886. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Thames River in London, mid-1800s
Westminster and the Houses of Parliament from the Thames, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). Creator: Thomas-Charles Naudet
Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). The restoration of Catholic worship - First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Stormont, Belfast, Ireland, Northern Ireland Assembly

Radical Members of the South Carolina Legislature, 1868. Creator: Unknown
A carte-de-visite of sixty-four (64) so-called " Radical" members of the reconstructed South Carolina legislature after the Civil War

MAINE: WOMENs SUFFRAGE. Tomorrows the Day. Women listening at the door as the Maine State Legislature votes on an act to grant women the right to vote for presidential electors

The Wimbledon Prize Meeting: rifle match between the Lords and the Commons, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Wimbledon Prize Meeting: rifle match between the Lords and the Commons, 1862. View of a...match between eleven members of the House of Lords and an equal number of the House of Commons

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Our Illustration represents the House of Lords as it appeared on the 6th February during the ceremony of delivering her Majesty's Speech...the

Madison, Wisconsin, USA downtown skyline on Lake Monona in the daytime

Road to the Capitol building in Washington DC at dusk

Salem, Oregon, USA at the State Capitol and garden

Salem, Oregon, USA at the State Capitol and lawn

Indiana State Capitol Building in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Madison, Wisconsin, USA state capitol in the daytime

Salt Lake, Utah, USA at the Utah State Capitol at twilight

Tallahassee, Florida, USA with the Old and New Capitol Building at twilight

Austin, Texas, USA at the Texas State Capitol at night

Austin, Texas, USA at the Texas State Capitol at dusk

Austin, Texas, USA at the Texas State Capitol

Madison, Wisconsin, USA state capitol building at dusk

United States Court House in the Civic Center district of New York City

Olympia, Washington, USA at the capitol building

Madison, Wisconsin, USA downtown skyline at dusk on Lake Monona

Madison, Wisconsin, USA cityscape over the state capitol building at twilight

Olympia, Washington, USA state capitol building at dusk

Horace Mann Date: 1950

West Virginias Magnificent State Capitol in Charleston, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
West Virginias Magnificent State Capitol in Charleston, c1930s. The Colonial revival West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia was built 1924-1932 and designed by Cass Gilbert

The Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords, 1886-1892, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords, 1886-1892, (1901). Scene in the Palace of Westminster in London, during the final term of the Marquis of Salisbury as prime minister (1886-1892)

The Right Honourable the Earl of Chatham seized with a Fit in the House of Peers, c1787
The Right Honourable the Earl of Chatham seized with a Fit in the House of Peers previous to his death, c1787. From A New

The Buenos Aires city domes seen from the Guemes Gallery viewpoint, Microcentro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Canada, Alberta, Edmonton, Capitol building at sunset

DANIEL SHAYS (1747 - 1825), American soldier who led Shays Rebellion against the Massachusetts legislature, caught, condemned to death but pardoned

Golden Dome State House State Legislature Governor Office, Boston, Massachusetts. Massachusetts State House built 1798 and gold leaf gilding 1874 Date: 22-12-2020

The capitol of the Virginia colony during the 18th century... Williamsburg, Va. 1943. Creator: Howard Hollem
The capitol of the Virginia colony during the 18th century, which was reconstructed and restored to its original state by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. during the 1930 s, Williamsburg, Va

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Evening below the US Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA. Date: 15/04/2014

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Early morning at the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

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Twilight below the US Capitol building, Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

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Ulysses S. Grant statue and the US Capitol Building at twilight, Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

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Twilight below the US Capitol Building and statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

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The last light of sunset on the ruins of the Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio, Italy. Date: 20/01/2009

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Austria, Vienna. Parliament building Date: 30/08/2007

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Austria, Vienna. Parliament building Date: 30/08/2007

Engagement between the English and Spanish Fleets off the Isle of Wight, 1588, after a Tapestry in Creator: Unknown
Engagement between the English and Spanish Fleets off the Isle of Wight, 1588, after a Tapestry in the Old House of Lords, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38

Foolish Dictionary: Legislature (litho)
6004634 Foolish Dictionary: Legislature (litho) by Goldsmith, Wallace (1873-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Legislature)

Study for the House of Lords, 1807 (recto); c. 1807 (verso)

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"Legislature: A Tapestry of Democracy Unfolding Across the Globe" From the majestic banks of the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary, to the grandeur of the Parliament House standing tall against a twilight sky, legislatures have long been at the heart of democratic governance. Just as ancient Athens witnessed spirited debates on Aeropagus, modern societies continue to shape their destinies through these hallowed chambers. In 1886, history was made as Parliament opened its doors in London, casting its reflection upon the Thames River. Across time and space, legislatures have played pivotal roles in shaping nations and societies. From Washington DC's iconic US Capitol Building where Ulysses S. Grant stands watchfully nearby to Stormont in Belfast overseeing Northern Ireland Assembly's affairs - these structures stand testament to democracy's enduring spirit. Yet it is not just monumental buildings that define legislatures; it is also those who inhabit them. In 1868 South Carolina, radical members gathered with conviction and determination etched upon their faces as they fought for justice amidst a divided nation. Similarly, women eagerly listened at Maine State Legislature's doorsteps in 1920 when suffrage hung delicately in balance. Legislative power knows no bounds or borders; it transcends continents and cultures alike. The domes of Buenos Aires city peering from Guemes Gallery offer a glimpse into Argentina's vibrant political landscape while Idaho State Capitol echoes with voices representing Boise's aspirations. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, legislature remains an emblematic force driving progress forward and has witnessed historical milestones like "Retablissement du culte catholique" marking France’s religious freedom resurgence after turbulent times or Daniel Shays' rebellion challenging Massachusetts' economic disparities.