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Run Down Collection (#8)

"Capturing the Essence of 'Run Down': A Journey Through Time and Places" In the heart of Rome, an old Fiat 500 car rests on a quiet back street

Background imageRun Down Collection: The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 (print)

The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 (print)
7419940 The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 (print) by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815)

Background imageRun Down Collection: John Cunningham Saunders. Portrait. (print)

John Cunningham Saunders. Portrait. (print)
7419875 John Cunningham Saunders. Portrait. (print) by Devis, Arthur (1712-87) (after); (add.info.: John Cunningham Saunders, 1773 - 1810)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Babylonian and Assyrian headdresses and footwear (print)

Babylonian and Assyrian headdresses and footwear (print)
7419858 Babylonian and Assyrian headdresses and footwear (print) by Hottenroth, Friedrich (b.1840) (after); (add.info.: Ornaments, headdresses and footwear of the Babylonians and Assyrians)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. (print)

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. (print)
7420084 Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. (print) by Sadeler, Jean or Johann (1550-1600); (add.info.: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. They have picked the forbidden fruit as the snake watches)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros answers the nobles. (print)

Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros answers the nobles. (print)
7419885 Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros answers the nobles. (print) by Ward, William (1766-1826) (after); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageRun Down Collection: A gold quartz mill in the 19th century. (print)

A gold quartz mill in the 19th century. (print)
7419929 A gold quartz mill in the 19th century. (print) by Justyne, Percy William (1812-83) (after); (add.info.: A gold quartz mill in the 19th century)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Monsieur Philippe I, Duke of Orleans. Portrait. (print)

Monsieur Philippe I, Duke of Orleans. Portrait. (print)
7419913 Monsieur Philippe I, Duke of Orleans. Portrait. (print) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageRun Down Collection: Jacob van Heemskerck. Portrait. (print)

Jacob van Heemskerck. Portrait. (print)
7420035 Jacob van Heemskerck. Portrait. (print) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780) (after); (add.info.: Jacob van Heemskerck, 1567 - 1607. Dutch admiral and Arctic explorer)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland. (print)

Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland. (print)
7420022 Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland. (print) by Rochussen, Charles (1824-94) (after); (add.info.: Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland, 1256 - 1296)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Mary, Queen of James II, leaving England (print)

Mary, Queen of James II, leaving England (print)
7419987 Mary, Queen of James II, leaving England (print) by Opie, John (1761-1807) (after); (add.info.: Mary, Queen of James II, with the infant James Francis Edward Stuart, Prince of Wales)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Napoleon and his court. (print)

Napoleon and his court. (print)
7419977 Napoleon and his court. (print) by Marin-Lavigne, Louis Stanislas (1797-1860) (after); (add.info.: Napoleon and his court. Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 -1821. Emperor of the French)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte when a young man. Portrait. (print)

Napoleon Bonaparte when a young man. Portrait. (print)
7419975 Napoleon Bonaparte when a young man. Portrait. (print) by Josi, Christian (c.1765-1828); (add.info.: Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte when a young man. Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 -1821)

Background imageRun Down Collection: King George III in old age. Portrait. (print)

King George III in old age. Portrait. (print)
7419952 King George III in old age. Portrait. (print) by Turner, Charles (1773-1857); (add.info.: King George III of England in old age)

Background imageRun Down Collection: William Romaine. Portrait. (print)

William Romaine. Portrait. (print)
7419941 William Romaine. Portrait. (print) by Cotes, Francis (1726-70) (after); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageRun Down Collection: Romeo and Juliet. Balcony scene. (print)

Romeo and Juliet. Balcony scene. (print)
7419930 Romeo and Juliet. Balcony scene. (print) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57) (after); (add.info.: Romeo and Juliet. The balcony scene. "Good night)

Background imageRun Down Collection: King George II of England (print)

King George II of England (print)
7419924 King George II of England (print) by Worlidge, Thomas (1700-66) (after); (add.info.: King George II of England 1683 to 1760)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Samuel Hamilton Walker. Portrait. (print)

Samuel Hamilton Walker. Portrait. (print)
7419917 Samuel Hamilton Walker. Portrait. (print) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) (after); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageRun Down Collection: Samuel 'Sam' Houston. Portrait. (print)

Samuel "Sam" Houston. Portrait. (print)
7419915 Samuel "Sam" Houston. Portrait. (print) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) (after); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageRun Down Collection: The Peace of Munster. (print)

The Peace of Munster. (print)
7419912 The Peace of Munster. (print) by Dutch School, (17th century) (after); (add.info.: Delegates swearing the Oath of Ratification of the Peace of Munster, May 16, 1648)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Spinning and weaving in 17th century. (print)

Spinning and weaving in 17th century. (print)
7419879 Spinning and weaving in 17th century. (print) by Vliet, Jan Gillisz van (1605-85) (after); (add.info.: A weaver at work on his loom and a man spinning in the 17th century)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Library at Strawberry Hill House, (print)

Library at Strawberry Hill House, (print)
7419868 Library at Strawberry Hill House, (print) by Godefroy, Jean (1765-1848) (after); (add.info.: The library at Strawberry Hill House, Twickenham, London, England)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Sigismund III Vasa. Portrait. (print)

Sigismund III Vasa. Portrait. (print)
7419865 Sigismund III Vasa. Portrait. (print) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637) (after); (add.info.: Sigismund III Vasa, 1566 - 1632. King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania 1587 to 1632)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Saint Francis Xavier preaching. (print)

Saint Francis Xavier preaching. (print)
7420034 Saint Francis Xavier preaching. (print) by Edelinck, Gerard (1640-1707) (after); (add.info.: Saint Francis Xavier, full name Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta, 1506 - 1552)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Raphael. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino. Portrait. (print)

Raphael. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino. Portrait. (print)
7420010 Raphael. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino. Portrait. (print) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713) (after); (add.info.: Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, 1483 to 1520, aka Raphael)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Nicasius le Febure, Nicolas le Febure, Nicasius le Fevre, Nicolas le Fevre. (print)

Nicasius le Febure, Nicolas le Febure, Nicasius le Fevre, Nicolas le Fevre. (print)
7420005 Nicasius le Febure, Nicolas le Febure, Nicasius le Fevre, Nicolas le Fevre. (print) by Edelinck, Gerard (1640-1707) (after); (add.info.: Nicasius le Febure)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back. (print)

Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back. (print)
7420002 Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back. (print) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); (add.info.: Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back)

Background imageRun Down Collection: English actor Samuel Reddish. Portrait. (print)

English actor Samuel Reddish. Portrait. (print)
7419916 English actor Samuel Reddish. Portrait. (print) by Pine, Robert Edge (1730-88) (after); (add.info.: English actor Samuel Reddish)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Edward Wortley Montagu. Portrait. (print)

Edward Wortley Montagu. Portrait. (print)
7419896 Edward Wortley Montagu. Portrait. (print) by Peters, Matthew William (1741/2-1814) (after); (add.info.: Edward Wortley Montagu, 1713 - 1776)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Benjamin Franklin kite experiment. (print)

Benjamin Franklin kite experiment. (print)
7419873 Benjamin Franklin kite experiment. (print) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); (add.info.: Romanticized painting of Benjamin Franklin's 1752 experiment when he flew a key attached to a)

Background imageRun Down Collection: King Victor Emmanuel II at Battle of Palestro (print)

King Victor Emmanuel II at Battle of Palestro (print)
7419859 King Victor Emmanuel II at Battle of Palestro (print) by Bayot, Adolphe Jean-Baptiste (1810-66) (after); (add.info)

Background imageRun Down Collection: Hierapolis - Turkey, ruins of the ancient city, gladiator tomb in the Necropolis, UNESCO

Hierapolis - Turkey, ruins of the ancient city, gladiator tomb in the Necropolis, UNESCO

Background imageRun Down Collection: Barcelona: Pasaje del Credito (b / w photo)

Barcelona: Pasaje del Credito (b / w photo)
7189388 Barcelona: Pasaje del Credito (b/w photo) by Busquets, Fernando Rus (1871-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pasaje del Credito)

Background imageRun Down Collection: The entrance to the parish church and the old town at Prescot

The entrance to the parish church and the old town at Prescot, which will be tidied up and will face the new square. Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside. 15th October 1958

Background imageRun Down Collection: Colliery worker Spence Skillet Richardson has lived in Tenth Row

Colliery worker Spence Skillet Richardson has lived in Tenth Row, Ashington for more than 50 years. He was not the first person to find a house there, but he will certainly be the last to leave

Background imageRun Down Collection: A mile from Westminster. Flats that back on to each other in Pollock Road SE17

A mile from Westminster. Flats that back on to each other in Pollock Road SE17. Clothes lines stretch across the area. Large refuse bins stand full against the walls the area in

Background imageRun Down Collection: The High-rise flats in Hillfields as seen from Coventry Cathedral

The High-rise flats in Hillfields as seen from Coventry Cathedral. The City Mill(flour) with its tall chimney can be seen in the foreground. 22nd March 1968

Background imageRun Down Collection: On the way out DP234018

On the way out DP234018
Winter Gardens, Marine Road Central, Morecambe, Lancashire. A damaged projecting exit sign in the Winter Gardens refreshment bar

Background imageRun Down Collection: Decaying building on the Paseo del Prado, Havana, Cuba

Decaying building on the Paseo del Prado, Havana, Cuba

Background imageRun Down Collection: Old shutters and weathered Boulangerie-Patisserie bakery sign, Cassis, Bouches-du-Rha'ne

Old shutters and weathered Boulangerie-Patisserie bakery sign, Cassis, Bouches-du-Rha'ne
Old shutters and weathered Boulangerie-Patisserie bakery sign, Cassis, Bouches-du-RhA'ne, Provence-Alpes-CA'te d Azur, France

Background imageRun Down Collection: The eastern service wing at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John

The eastern service wing at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy
CLF327736 The eastern service wing at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageRun Down Collection: Direct Trade, 1860 (print)

Direct Trade, 1860 (print)
3672838 Direct Trade, 1860 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

Background imageRun Down Collection: 3673889

3673889

Background imageRun Down Collection: Robert Browning, 1812-1889. English poet. From an illustration by A. S. Hartrick

Robert Browning, 1812-1889. English poet. From an illustration by A. S. Hartrick
3052770 Robert Browning, 1812-1889. English poet. From an illustration by A.S. Hartrick. by Hartrick, Archibald Standish (1864-1950); Private Collection

Background imageRun Down Collection: 3673540

3673540

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3673518

Background imageRun Down Collection: 3673421

3673421

Background imageRun Down Collection: 3673730

3673730

Background imageRun Down Collection: Martin Luther Hurlbut, 1840 (oil on canvas)

Martin Luther Hurlbut, 1840 (oil on canvas)
XOS5886469 Martin Luther Hurlbut, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Neagle, John (1796-1865); 66.1x54.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by John Neagle)



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"Capturing the Essence of 'Run Down': A Journey Through Time and Places" In the heart of Rome, an old Fiat 500 car rests on a quiet back street, its faded paint telling stories of bygone eras. Hip Hop beats reverberate through the air as a group gathers around the car, turning it into their urban stage for self-expression. Clapham Common reveals its charm with rows of weathered old houses standing proudly against time's relentless march. Park Hall stands stoically in an engraving, showcasing its architectural grandeur despite years of wear and tear. Amidst tangled wrecks on waste ground, a small boy explores remnants of forgotten cars, finding hidden treasures amidst rusted metal shells. An enchanting engraving brings William Shakespeare to life once more, reminding us that even great minds can feel run down by history's weight. Cockermouth Castle's enduring beauty shines through in an ancient engraving from Cumberland, defying decay and reminding us of past glories. Havana's mosaic streets tell tales of resilience as they bear witness to decades-long battles against time and neglect in Cuba's vibrant capital city. Mission San Francisco de la Espada near San Antonio stands proud in Texas' rugged landscape; though worn by centuries gone by, it remains a testament to faith and endurance. The eastern service wing at Castle Howard emerges from Jeremy Musson's captivating photograph—a reminder that even grand estates experience moments when they seem run down but never lose their allure entirely. Direct Trade is immortalized in a print from 1860—an artifact capturing both progress and decline—reminding us that commerce too can become worn over time yet still retain its significance Robert Browning gazes out from an illustration by A. S Hartrick—a portrayal that captures his spirit undiminished despite living through a time when the world around him seemed run down.