Offering Gallery

Flags and Ships of the Great Steamship Companies, 1932

Illustration of the Flags and Ships of the Steamship Companies offering ocean cruises in 1932, with a map of their routes. Lloyd Triestino, Booth, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, P.&O., Coast, B.&N., Union Castle, Canadian Pacific, Orient, Cunard, White Star, Elders & Fyffes, Bibby and Nelson are the lines depicted. Date: 1932

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The Kaiser handing over his sword to Douglas Haig

"The Next Haig Convention" By the 23rd of October, Britain could almost taste victory and this picture by Arthur Ferrier, showing a cowed Kaiser handing over his sword to Douglas Haig, would be frighteningly accurate if it were not for the fact that the Allies demanded the Kaiser's abdication before they would discuss armistice terms. "Little Willie", the Kaier's eldest son, and the bulk of the Hindenburg complete a fairly dejected trio. Arthur Ferrier led a colourful life. Born in Scotland, he began his career as an analytical chemist, before becoming a cartoonist at the Daily Record in Glasgow. His move to London saw him contribute to Punch, London Opinion and tit-Bits as well as The Bystander and The Sketch in later years. He is best known for pioneering the glamorous cartoon strip girl, and illustrating 1940s and 50s theatreland. A great socialite and raconteur, his Times obituary referred to him as a "cartoonist, portrait painter, bon viveur and wit". Date: 1918

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Portrait of the devout John Houghton (oil on panel)

XJL211814 Portrait of the devout John Houghton (oil on panel) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); Museo de Cadiz, Spain; (add.info.: first person martyred under Tudor persecution; first person to oppose Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy;); Spanish, out of copyright

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