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"Unfolding History

Background imagePaper Collection: Dancer, Arms Raised Behind the Head; Danseuse, les bras leves et ramenes derriere la tete

Dancer, Arms Raised Behind the Head; Danseuse, les bras leves et ramenes derriere la tete
1196339 Dancer, Arms Raised Behind the Head; Danseuse, les bras leves et ramenes derriere la tete, (charcoal and white chalk on paper) by Degas

Background imagePaper Collection: Standing Nude; Nu debout, c. 1910-1911 (black crayon on paper)

Standing Nude; Nu debout, c. 1910-1911 (black crayon on paper)
1196322 Standing Nude; Nu debout, c.1910-1911 (black crayon on paper) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 43.2x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Helen Glorified, 1896 (w / c, gouache and shell gold on paper)

Helen Glorified, 1896 (w / c, gouache and shell gold on paper)
1197560 Helen Glorified, 1896 (w/c, gouache and shell gold on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 30.5x23.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: After the Bath (w / c on paper)

After the Bath (w / c on paper)
1195889 After the Bath (w/c on paper) by Polenova, Elena (1850-98); 64.1x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Polenova, Elena (1850-1898)); Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: A Garden Party (w / c & gouache on paper)

A Garden Party (w / c & gouache on paper)
1195847 A Garden Party (w/c & gouache on paper) by Nilus, Peter Alexandrovich (1869-1943); 24x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nilus)

Background imagePaper Collection: Portrait of Alexander II (1818-1881), 1864 (pencil, w / c & gouache on paper

Portrait of Alexander II (1818-1881), 1864 (pencil, w / c & gouache on paper
1195710 Portrait of Alexander II (1818-1881), 1864 (pencil, w/c & gouache on paper; set in a velvet, silk) by Raulov, Ivan (1828-69); 43x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Raulov)

Background imagePaper Collection: Study of a Female Nude, (sanguine chalk on paper)

Study of a Female Nude, (sanguine chalk on paper)
1195659 Study of a Female Nude, (sanguine chalk on paper) by Iacovleff, Alexandre (1887-1938); 45.2x27.4 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Russian Soldiers Accompanying a Priest on Horseback, (w / c on paper)

Russian Soldiers Accompanying a Priest on Horseback, (w / c on paper)
1195652 Russian Soldiers Accompanying a Priest on Horseback, (w/c on paper) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); 37.5x29.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Portrait of Muhammad Adil Shah II, c. 1650 (w / c & gold paint on paper)

Portrait of Muhammad Adil Shah II, c. 1650 (w / c & gold paint on paper)
1196995 Portrait of Muhammad Adil Shah II, c.1650 (w/c & gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 34.2x19.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)

Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195550 Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 36.5x27.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imagePaper Collection: Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with

Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with
1195361 Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with mother-of-pearl and g) by English School

Background imagePaper Collection: King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco)

King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco)
1195359 King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco) by English School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196914 Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 19x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Background imagePaper Collection: Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196913 Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 8.6x8.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196821 The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (16th century)

Background imagePaper Collection: Bird and Flower Study, c. 1780 (gouache on paper)

Bird and Flower Study, c. 1780 (gouache on paper)
1196802 Bird and Flower Study, c.1780 (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (18th century); 15x7.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Three Young Men in a Landscape, c. mid 17th century (pen and wash on paper)

Three Young Men in a Landscape, c. mid 17th century (pen and wash on paper)
1196798 Three Young Men in a Landscape, c. mid 17th century (pen and wash on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 19x11 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: A Red-legged Partridge, c. mid 17th century (gouache on paper)

A Red-legged Partridge, c. mid 17th century (gouache on paper)
1196792 A Red-legged Partridge, c. mid 17th century (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 19x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Dancing Girl, early 19th century (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper)

Dancing Girl, early 19th century (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper)
1196790 Dancing Girl, early 19th century (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 28x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Villagers Paying Homage to a Man and his Family Seated on a Garlanded Verandah, c

Villagers Paying Homage to a Man and his Family Seated on a Garlanded Verandah, c
1196780 Villagers Paying Homage to a Man and his Family Seated on a Garlanded Verandah, c.1585 (w/c on paper) by Mughal School

Background imagePaper Collection: The Death of Ananias, c. 1650-1680 (drawing on paper)

The Death of Ananias, c. 1650-1680 (drawing on paper)
1196751 The Death of Ananias, c.1650-1680 (drawing on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); 19.6x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imagePaper Collection: Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921 (lithograph)

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921 (lithograph)
659417 Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921 (lithograph) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 37x53.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Introducing Georges Carpentier)

Background imagePaper Collection: Head of Saint Francis Looking Upwards to the Left, (black

Head of Saint Francis Looking Upwards to the Left, (black
659221 Head of Saint Francis Looking Upwards to the Left, (black, red and white chalk on grey paper) by Barocci or Baroccio

Background imagePaper Collection: A View of Constantinople from Marmarameer, (pencil and watercolour on paper)

A View of Constantinople from Marmarameer, (pencil and watercolour on paper)
659025 A View of Constantinople from Marmarameer, (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Diemer, Michael Zeno (1867-1939); 33x71.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaper Collection: Nude Boy; Knabenakt (Verso), 1907 (charcoal on paper)

Nude Boy; Knabenakt (Verso), 1907 (charcoal on paper)
653262 Nude Boy; Knabenakt (Verso), 1907 (charcoal on paper) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 43.2x34.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude Boy; Knabenakt (Verso)

Background imagePaper Collection: Young Man Reclining with his Head Resting on His Crossed Leg

Young Man Reclining with his Head Resting on His Crossed Leg
652733 Young Man Reclining with his Head Resting on His Crossed Leg; Liegender Knabe mit Aufgestutztem Kopf und Ubergeschlagenen Linken Bein, 1918 (charcoal on tan paper) by Schiele

Background imagePaper Collection: Le Port de Saint-Tropez, (watercolour over black chalk on paper laid on board)

Le Port de Saint-Tropez, (watercolour over black chalk on paper laid on board)
652637 Le Port de Saint-Tropez, (watercolour over black chalk on paper laid on board) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 31.8x43.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Port de Saint-Tropez)

Background imagePaper Collection: Madame Helleu Reading, (black, red and white chalk on paper)

Madame Helleu Reading, (black, red and white chalk on paper)
659149 Madame Helleu Reading, (black, red and white chalk on paper) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 45.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Helleu Reading)

Background imagePaper Collection: An Elegant Lady, (black, red and white chalk on paper)

An Elegant Lady, (black, red and white chalk on paper)
659147 An Elegant Lady, (black, red and white chalk on paper) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 62x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elegant Lady. Paul Cesar Helleu (1859-1927)

Background imagePaper Collection: Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings

Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings
651927 Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, half length, Holding a Book, Her Hands Crossed on her Lap

Background imagePaper Collection: A Peasant Family Going to Market, (black and white chalk, stump

A Peasant Family Going to Market, (black and white chalk, stump
651831 A Peasant Family Going to Market, (black and white chalk, stump, grey and brown wash extensively he) by Gainsborough

Background imagePaper Collection: Portrait of Queen Charlotte, Seated by a Table with a Landscape Beyond

Portrait of Queen Charlotte, Seated by a Table with a Landscape Beyond
651792 Portrait of Queen Charlotte, Seated by a Table with a Landscape Beyond, 1784 (black and white chalk, stump and watercolour, paper laid on line) by Dowman

Background imagePaper Collection: Peasant Leaning on a Pitchfork, (black crayon on paper)

Peasant Leaning on a Pitchfork, (black crayon on paper)
651522 Peasant Leaning on a Pitchfork, (black crayon on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 24.7x37.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasant Leaning on a Pitchfork)

Background imagePaper Collection: The Artist in his Study, 1842 (pencil and watercolour on paper)

The Artist in his Study, 1842 (pencil and watercolour on paper)
651255 The Artist in his Study, 1842 (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); 26x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artist in his Study)

Background imagePaper Collection: Roses, a Tulip, an Iris, Dahlias, Lamium, Forget-me-nots, Convolvulus

Roses, a Tulip, an Iris, Dahlias, Lamium, Forget-me-nots, Convolvulus
659610 Roses, a Tulip, an Iris, Dahlias, Lamium, Forget-me-nots, Convolvulus, Auricula and Delphiniums in a Vase with Grapes and Peaches on a Stone Ledge

Background imagePaper Collection: La Modele, (coloured chalks on paper)

La Modele, (coloured chalks on paper)
659608 La Modele, (coloured chalks on paper) by Bouy, Gaston (1866-c.1931); 50.8x29.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Modele. Gaston Bouy (1866-c.1931). Coloured chalks on paper

Background imagePaper Collection: Concert; Au Concert, 1896 (lithograph printed in colours on cream wove paper)

Concert; Au Concert, 1896 (lithograph printed in colours on cream wove paper)
659465 Concert; Au Concert, 1896 (lithograph printed in colours on cream wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 48.3x35.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Concert; Au Concert)

Background imagePaper Collection: Head of a Venetian Patrician, Three-Quarter Face, (red and white chalk on grey-blue paper

Head of a Venetian Patrician, Three-Quarter Face, (red and white chalk on grey-blue paper
659166 Head of a Venetian Patrician, Three-Quarter Face, (red and white chalk on grey-blue paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770)

Background imagePaper Collection: Study of a Dancer, 1873-1874 (black chalk with white heightening on paper laid down

Study of a Dancer, 1873-1874 (black chalk with white heightening on paper laid down
991320 Study of a Dancer, 1873-1874 (black chalk with white heightening on paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 45.4x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaper Collection: An illustration showing a 1924 Delage with coachwork by Letourneur et Marchand

An illustration showing a 1924 Delage with coachwork by Letourneur et Marchand
991074 An illustration showing a 1924 Delage with coachwork by Letourneur et Marchand, (pencil and gouache on tracing paper) by Deutsch-Dryden

Background imagePaper Collection: Design for an umbrella, hat and coat stand, shown in elevation and plan, c

Design for an umbrella, hat and coat stand, shown in elevation and plan, c
991024 Design for an umbrella, hat and coat stand, shown in elevation and plan, c.1898-1899 (pencil, watercolour, oiled tracing paper) by Mackintosh

Background imagePaper Collection: Stationery design for John Orr & Sons, Glasgow, c. 1894-1898 (printed paper)

Stationery design for John Orr & Sons, Glasgow, c. 1894-1898 (printed paper)
991023 Stationery design for John Orr & Sons, Glasgow, c.1894-1898 (printed paper) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); 26.5x20.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaper Collection: Cowgirl, Eragny, 1887 (gouache on paper laid down on board)

Cowgirl, Eragny, 1887 (gouache on paper laid down on board)
991273 Cowgirl, Eragny, 1887 (gouache on paper laid down on board) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 54x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowgirl, Eragny; Gardeuse de Vaches, Eragny)

Background imagePaper Collection: Aubrey Beardsley, 1894, 1894 (photogravure, mounted on buff paper, gilt paper border)

Aubrey Beardsley, 1894, 1894 (photogravure, mounted on buff paper, gilt paper border)
990438 Aubrey Beardsley, 1894, 1894 (photogravure, mounted on buff paper, gilt paper border) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); 12.38x9.52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Beardsley)

Background imagePaper Collection: Aubrey Beardsley, 1894, 1894 (platinum print, mounted on buff paper, gilt paper border)

Aubrey Beardsley, 1894, 1894 (platinum print, mounted on buff paper, gilt paper border)
990437 Aubrey Beardsley, 1894, 1894 (platinum print, mounted on buff paper, gilt paper border) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); 13.65x9.84 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Beardsley)

Background imagePaper Collection: Coloured map of Venice and its region, c. 1610 (watercolour on paper)

Coloured map of Venice and its region, c. 1610 (watercolour on paper)
986186 Coloured map of Venice and its region, c.1610 (watercolour on paper) by Sabbadino, Cristoforo (c.1487-1560); 41.5x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coloured map of Venice and its region)

Background imagePaper Collection: A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink)

A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink)
986131 A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton)

Background imagePaper Collection: A Sheperdess Picking Flowers, (red chalk on paper)

A Sheperdess Picking Flowers, (red chalk on paper)
990043 A Sheperdess Picking Flowers, (red chalk on paper) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 36.6x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sheperdess Picking Flowers. Hubert Robert (1733-1808)



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"Unfolding History: Paper as a Timeless Medium" From capturing the grandeur of a Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village to dissecting the intricacies of skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci, it has been an indispensable tool for preserving our past. It holds within its delicate fibers the stories of nations and civilizations. Travel back to 1897 with a Map of Ireland, tracing ancient boundaries and forgotten landscapes. Explore Palestine's rich history through a map from 1875, revealing tales etched into every contour. And behold The Declaration of Independence, carefully preserved in Philadelphia's Free Quaker Meeting House, where ink meets parchment to immortalize freedom's birth. Yet paper is not just for serious matters; it also carries whimsy and satire. In an engraving from Punch magazine, witness Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames—a comical encounter bridging science and nature. Or chuckle at A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle cartoon that pokes fun at Wagnerian opera enthusiasts. Paper maps transport us across time and space—whether it be the Map of the World from 1800 unveiling uncharted territories or England and Wales' detailed cartography circa 1875 guiding explorers through familiar lands. Journey through Budapest's streets via a city map from 1895 or navigate New York City's bustling avenues using one from 1896. Even Maine USA reveals its secrets on an intricate map dating back to 1883. In this digital age, let us not forget the humble yet profound power held within each sheet of paper—the ability to connect generations by preserving their triumphs, discoveries, humor, and dreams upon its surface. So next time you hold this seemingly ordinary material in your hands, remember that it is more than just pulp—it is our shared heritage encapsulated within fragile fibers—a testament to human ingenuity throughout centuries gone by.