Possession Collection (page 7)

Cook Taking Possession of Australia, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Cook Taking Possession of Australia, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

WW2 - Germany - Bombed-out young girl with her doll Date: circa 1945

Discovery by Vasco Nunez de Balboa of the Pacific Ocean, taking possession of it in September 1513

Doctor Syntax Taking Possession of His Living, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Doctor Syntax Taking Possession of His Living, 1820. From The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation, by William Combe. [Ackermann, London, 1820]

A begger, India, 20th century

Jacopo Strada, 1568, (1937). Artist: Titian
Jacopo Strada, 1568, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937

Fruits of Jealousy, (The Silver Age), 1530. Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Londoners made homeless by a German air raid during the Blitz, World War II, October 1940. Holding some treasured possessions recovered from the ruins, they put on brave, smiling faces

Bare-chested man in jeans, kneeling

Masculine man without a shirt, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar on a beach

Map of south-Central Africa showing British and German possessions in the 1890 s. After a map published in the June 25th, 1890 edition of The Graphic

Map of European possessions in Africa in the 1880 s. After a map which appeared in the December 20th, 1884 edition of The Graphic

Gerard Sanders marriage Alexander Great Roxane
Gerard Sanders, The marriage of Alexander the Great with Roxane, princess of Bactria, painting visual material wood oil, Marriage takes place in front of Alexanders tent

Pope Ceremony Will Take Possession Pontificate
The Pope in Ceremony Will Take Possession of the Pontificate, Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde, Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733, Engraving, 1723, Plate 17

Plate 51 Collection engravings ancient vases
Plate 51, Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

Plate 53 Collection engravings ancient vases
Plate 53, Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

Plate 7 Collection engravings ancient vases mostly
Plate 7, Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

General View Longleate Prospect Hill Shewing
General View of Longleate from the Prospect Hill: Shewing the Water as it has been Finished, and the Surface Lowered, to Raise the House

Plate 19 Colours Fragments theory practice landscape gardening
Plate 19: Colours, Fragments on the theory and practice of landscape gardening: including some remarks on Grecian and Gothic architecture

Three women classical dress holding lyre Collection
Three women in classical dress, one holding a lyre, Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

Collection engravings ancient vases Greek workmanship
Collection of engravings from ancient vases mostly of pure Greek workmanship discovered in sepulchres in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies

Top Wall Antin Gate possession British French Troops
Top of the Wall from Antin Gate taken possession of by British and French Troops, Octobter 21, 1860; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Pekin, China; October 21

Top Wall Anting Gate Peking Possession English
Top of the Wall from Anting Gate, Peking, Possession taken by English and French Troops; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909), Henry Hering (British, 1814 - 1893); Pekin

Carsten Egeberg Borchgrevink On Possession Island In The Antarctic In 1895, Giving Three Cheers For Sir James Clark Ross Who Had Landed There Previously In 1841

The Battle Of Four Courts, Dublin, Ireland During The Irish Civil War In 1922. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

St. Bernard Of Clairvaux, 1090

The Rakes Progress The Young Heir Takes Possession Of The Misers Effects From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Masonic Arms Banner In The Possession Of The Lodge Of York Circa 1776 Masonic Arms From The Book The History Of Freemasonry Volume Ii Published By Thomas C. Jack London 1883

Masonic Arms Painted Panel In The Possession Of W H Y Rylands Circa 1860 From The Book The History Of Freemasonry Volume Ii Published By Thomas C. Jack London 1883

Columbus Taking Possession. Christopher Columbus, 1451-1506. Spanish Explorer And Discoverer Of America

General View Of Melilla, Spanish Possession In North Africa, From The Fort Of Camels, C. 1914
General View Of Melilla, Spanish Possession In North Africa, From The Fort Of Camels, C.1914

Marquis Of Blandford returning home after being arrested for possesion of drugs

Young man in casual outfit sitting on a park bench in a park

Young shirtless skater in front of a concrete wall, sitting on his skateboard

Stewart Holland. The Last Gun of the Arctic
The Last Gun of the Arctic. Stewart Holland. Sept. 27th 1854. The portrait from a daguerrotype of the young hero, in possession of his father. Date: Sept. 27th 1854

Roman Standard bearer (throwing the eagle)
An aquilifer was a senior signifer bearing the eagle standard of a Roman legion. The name derives from the type of standard, aquila meaning " eagle"

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Ashanti War Dance
War dance of the Ashanti men folk. British forces engaged the Ashanti people in battle for possession of the coastline of West Africa

India Pondicherry
Place Napoleon III : Pondicherry is a French possession, repeatedly taken by the British but generously handed back

Exorcism in Russia
A Cossack chief threatens the Devil with a holy icon - doubtless this relates some popular legend

Loudun - Possessed Nuns
The nuns of the convent of Saint-Ursule develop convent hysteria and claim to be possessed by demons

The possessed man healed by Jesus - Matthew 9. circa 1688

Matthew Greathead (100)
MATTHEW GREATHEAD Yorkshire widower, a Freemason for 72 years, still in full possession of his faculties when this portrait was done in his 100th year. Date: 1770 - 1870+

Loudun / Nuns & Grandier
The nuns of the convent of Sainte-Ursule become hysterical when Urbain Grandier addresses them Date: 23 June 1634

Loudun / Jeanne Exorcised
Jeanne de Balfiel, superior of the convent of Saint-Ursule, is exorcised to free her from the demons which seem to have possessed her Date: 11 October 1632

Exorcising demons in Japan Date: circa 1870

Napoleon at Tuileries
LE CONSULAT Napoleon, with fellow-Consuls Sieyes and Ducos, takes possession of the Tuileries and commences to wield autocratic power in France Date: November 1799

British and German infantry disputing possession of a trench
Between 2 barrages : British and German infantry disputing possession of a trench above Beaumont Hamel, supported by their respective artilleries - 13th November 1916. (ILN 13/1/17)

Cartoon, As One Possessed, WW1
Cartoon, As One Possessed, showing how the ordinary German beer drinker has been possessed by a devil in the shape of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who has brought about the outbreak of the First World War

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"Captivated by Possession: Unveiling the Power of Ownership" a concept that transcends time and art, weaving its way into our lives with an irresistible allure. From Louis Wain's famous quote "Possession is nine points of the law, " to Raphael's masterpiece "The Transfiguration of Christ, " we are reminded of the significance this notion holds. In one corner, an athletic young man in shorts lies on a stone floor, clutching a ball tightly as if it were his most prized possession. His determination radiates through his every muscle, showcasing the intensity that comes with owning something dear. Moving forward in time, we encounter a young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard. With pride gleaming in his eyes, he revels in possessing something intangible - perhaps love or happiness - as he basks in the serenity of his surroundings. A. E. Bestall's artwork titled "In Possession" takes us on another journey where possession becomes synonymous with joy and fulfillment. The vibrant colors depict a moment frozen in time, capturing pure bliss experienced when one possesses what they desire most. However they can also take darker forms. Hogarth's depiction of rakes and tailors reminds us how material they can corrupt individuals' morals and lead them astray from virtuous paths. Traveling across continents to witness history unfold before our eyes, we find ourselves amidst a land-rush frenzy in the United States. The crowd eagerly waits to take possession of new territories; their ambition fuelled by dreams of prosperity and freedom. Yet beyond tangible objects lie stories etched into portraits like brushstrokes on canvas. A portrait captures not only physical features but also hints at hidden desires possessed within oneself – secrets locked away for eternity. Returning to present-day life once more, we stumble upon George Cruikshank's intriguing piece called "The Bottle. " It serves as a stark reminder of how they can possess us, leading to addiction and despair.