Possession Collection (page 9)

Portrait of Dr. William Harvey, by Cornelius Jansen, in the Possession of the Royal College of Physicians, 1883

The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, The
THE REMARKABLE CHARACTERS WHO WERE AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS WITH SAMUEL RICHARDSON, THE NOVELIST, IN 1748, FROM A DRAWING IN HIS POSSESSION, UK, 1881. 1. Dr. Johnson. 2. Bishop of Salisbury (Dr. Gilbert)

Spain 1873, the Harbour of Carthagena, Now in the Possession of the Insurgents

Rebellious man wearing jeans and a plaid shirt at a gas station, smoking

Young man wearing an overcoat in front of modern architecture, fashion shoot

Young skater in front of a concrete wall

Young man wearing a leather jacket, portrait

Young man wearing a leather jacket in front of an open staircase, portrait of a young rocker

Young man by the sea

Young man by the sea, portrait

Portrait of a young bare-chested man

Portrait of a young bare-chested man, stretching his hand

Man in shorts in the city

Portrait of a man in winter

Man who has bought a fine wooden chest at Auction
In Possession. A man who has bought a fine wooden chest at an Auction awaiting transportation to remove it. Date: 1894

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosophers Stone is made

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: In Possession. Prussian officers billeted on a French family, December 1871. Engraving

Humphrey Gilbert (1539ja-1583) English soldier and navigator, half-brother of Walter Raleigh. In 1583 took possession of Newfoundland for the English crown

HAUGHTON CASTLE, UK. It was built originally in the 13th century as a tower house and enlarged and fortified in the 14th century

Sideboard by Sheraton, in the possession of W. T. Walters, Esq. Baltimore, U. S. A
Sideboard by Sheraton, in the possession of W.T. Walters, Esq. Baltimore, U.S.A

Possession of Diodorus of Fonseca by Eliseu Visconti 1925 A. D
Possession of Diodorus of Fonseca 1925. Eliseu Visconti

Happy woman with a key F005 / 0279
MODEL RELEASED. Happy woman with a key

Mental disorder, conceptual artwork
Mental disorder. Conceptual artwork showing unwelcome involuntary thoughts (red arrows) invading a persons mind, together with images or unpleasant ideas (top) that may become obsessions

MORENO, Mat�(1840-1906). Alfonso X Taking
MORENO, Matic; (1840-1906). Alfonso X Taking

TRAMULLES, Manuel (1715-1791). Charles III taking possession of the Canonry of the Cathedral of Barcelona. 1770. SPAIN. Barcelona. Cathedral. Detail. Baroque art. Oil on canvas

St Gall Exorcises
Saint Gall, Irish missionary who settled in Switzerland, exorcises a woman possessed by a demon Date: circa 630

Sunny skies as see through the fronds of a palm tree on Isla Verde beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Columbus taking possession of the new country. Christopher Columbus kneeling, holding flag and sword with two other men holding flags

The great fight at Charleston S. C. April, 7th 1863: between
The great fight at Charleston S.C. April, 7th 1863: between 9 United States Iron-Clads, under the command of Admiral Dupont; and Forts Sumter, Moultrie

The marriage of Pocahontas, from the original picture in the possession of the publisher. Date c1855

This perspective view of the harbour, with the land to the west, the Moro Castle to the eastward, and the fleet entring the harbour take possession

A north view of Fort Royal in the island of Guadaloupe, when

The Japanese cavalry taken possession of Khobarovsk pursuing and attacking the enemies. Date ca. 1919

South Magnetic Pole
Professor David : I hereby take possession of this area now containing the Magnetic Pole for the British Empire. Dr Mackay is on his right, Douglas Mawson on his left. Date: 1909

Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece
Mytilene, Island of Lesbos, Greece, to which the Greek army, had fled in twenty Greek ships after the Turkish Army retook possession of Izmir on 9 September 1922. Date: 1922

British / New Guinea
The Premier of Queensland takes possession of eastern New Guinea for the British Date: 1853

Witch Possessed 17C
A witch is possessed: the commencement of the attack. Date: 1659

Exorcism, Medieval
Priests exorcise a man who has been possessed by a demon; with four crucifixes held over him, the demon won t have a chance... Date: 4th/5th century

Android holding the Earth
World controlled by androids, conceptual image. Computer artwork of the Earth held in the hands of an android, representing a world dominated by android robots

Key

Carl V Abdicates
The emperor Carl V abdicates, leaving the Netherlands to his son Felipe II : the region will henceforth be a Spanish possession and the scene of continual resistance

Mr. Meagher, MP, in the House of Commons, 1906
Illustration of Mr. Meagher, MP for North Kilkenny, shortly after taking his seat in the House of Commons. He was soon in sole possession of the Irish and Labour Benches

Edinburgh University Undergraduates Battle for the Quadran
Photograph showing the traditional battle fought by Edinburgh University Undergraduates for possession of the Quadrangle steps after the election of a new Lord Rector of the University

A Land-rush in the United States. The crowd waiting to take
Once the Cherokee Indians had been taken off their lands, a land rush was organised where settlers would race to take possession of the land, sometimes shooting rivals in the process

Atlantic Islands Bioko
(formerly ka Fernando Poo : possession of Equatorial Guinea) Bay of Santa Isabela

England vs. Scotland Football Match, 1926
Photograph showing Hill of England (left) and Gallacher of Scotland fighting for possession during the British International Championship of 1926

Richard Greens Clock
Draught of a curious CLOCK in the possession of Mr Rich. Green of Litchfield

Carteret Lands 1767
Captain Philip Carteret, part of the British navys circumnavigation expedition of 1766, takes possession of an island cove in the Pacific

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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.