Translates Collection

Native American / Geronimo
Chiricahua Apache leader who led a sensational campaign against the whites (1885-6). His Indian name is Goyathlay which translates as the one who yawns. (Right in photo.) Date: 1829 - 1909

Luther Translates Bible
Martin Luther gathers scholars around him to complete the great task of translating the Bible into German Date: circa 1530

La Pleiade Des Jeunes
This illustration translates to The Youth Pleiad, and it portrays a group of seven figures, six women wearing outdoor clothes, walking left, and one man wlaking right. Date: circa 1901

Une Enfant Qui Sait Compter
This illustration, the title of which translates as The Child Who Can Count, shows a pupil speaking with an examiner, having the following conversation

L'Heure Des Betises
This illustration's title translates to The Hour Of Nonsense, and depicts a smiling young lady listening to a floating child satyr or faun creature whispering in her ear. Date: circa 1901

L'Avarice
An illustration, the title of which translates to Greed, shows a gruesome fellow biting the hand of a young woman, looking aghast, men in uniform stand behind, with gaping mouths. Date: circa 1901

Lile Heureuse
A painting which translates as The Happy Island, which shows a number of women, reclined on the edge of a lake, eating and drinking, a faun is sneaking behind a large statue

Peter Wilkins translates the scriptures for the Flying Islanders (colour litho)
3628315 Peter Wilkins translates the scriptures for the Flying Islanders (colour litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Angel
Glory to God in the highest and on Earth PEACE, Good will towards men. Winged angel in a pre-raphaelite style

Seashells from 18th century Danish volume
Plate illustrating colourful seashells from special royal publication for King Frederick V of Denmark, title translates as Exquisitie Conches and other snals

The icebreaker before its launching, 17 June 1899
The Russian caption translates as The icebreaker-ferry before its launching, 17 June 1899. Date: 1899

Launch of the icebreaker on L. Baikal 17 June 1899
The Russian/French caption translates as Irkutsk. Listvenichnoye village. The launch of the icebreaker on Baikal on 17 June 1899. Date: 1899

The Angara approaching the dock at Port Baikal. The Russian caption translates as The icebreaker Angara and the dock - this refers to the floating dock at the right-hand side that was used for

Greetings from Lake Baikal
An artist-drawn card with a vignette illustration taken from a photograph of the icebreaker Baikal. The Russian caption translates as Heartfelt greetings from Lake Baikal. The icebreaker on the ice

Loading wagons on the Baikal
The Russian caption translates as Baikal station. Loading wagons on to the icebreaker. Date: circa 1905

The icebreaker Baikal
The Russian/French caption translates as The icbreaker Baikal Date: circa 1905

The pier at Lake Baikal
The Russian/French caption translates as Views of Transbaikalia. The pier at Lake Baikal. Date: circa 1900

Landscape with St. Jerome who translates the Bible, Cornelis Cort, Carlo Losi, 1573

Senenmut (sometimes spelled Senmut or Senmout) 18th dynasty ancient Egyptian architect and government official. His name translates literally as mothers brother

SAC CHIEF
(translates as Black Hawk) a chief of the Sac people

C16 Music Academy
The academy of Franchino Gaforio (1451 - 1522) showing his theory of harmony linking music and geometry; his banner translates as Harmony is discordant concord

Bible Accessible
Miles Coverdale translates the Bible into english, so for the first time it is accessible to the common woman and man

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"Translates: Bridging Cultures and Empowering Minds" Discover the power of translation throughout history, from Native American wisdom to groundbreaking literary works. Just like Luther translated the Bible, language has always been a bridge connecting diverse communities. Step into the world of literature with "La Pleiade Des Jeunes, " where young minds explore new horizons through words. Witness the remarkable journey of "Une Enfant Qui Sait Compter, " as a child's ability to count transcends borders and languages. Embark on an adventure with "L'Heure Des Betises, " where mischief knows no boundaries. Explore the depths of human nature in "L'Avarice, " reminding us that greed speaks every language. Escape to an idyllic paradise in "L'Ile Heureuse, " where tranquility whispers its secrets in every tongue. Marvel at Peter Wilkins' extraordinary feat as he translates scriptures for the Flying Islanders, depicted beautifully in a vibrant lithograph. Unveil the celestial realm with an angelic touch, while seashells from an 18th-century Danish volume whisper tales of distant shores. Relive history's monumental moments as you witness the icebreaker before its grand launch on June 17, 1899 - forever changing Arctic exploration. In this captivating exhibition, translations become more than mere words; they become bridges between cultures and gateways to understanding. Join us on this enlightening journey that celebrates the transformative power of translation across time and space.