Wife Collection

The Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. Artist: John Everett Millais
The Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. A barefoot Scottish woman with child in arms brings the official document releasing her wounded husband from prison after the failure of the Second Jacobite

MARY TODD LINCOLN (1818-1882). Wife of U. S. President Abraham Lincoln
MARY TODD LINCOLN (1818-1882). Wife of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln

Anne Boleyn (1507? - 1536) Second Queen of King Henry VIII from 1533 until 1536. Mother of Queen Elizabeth I. Date: 1950

Leon Trotsky in Mexico
The Bolshevik leader finds refuge in Mexico. Leon Trotsky pictured here with his wife on the left of the photograph and Senora Rivera (Frida Kahlo), wife of artist Diego Rivera

George Harrison and Patti Boyd
Beatle George Harrison (1943-2001) with his new wife, the model Patti Boyd (born 1944), pictured in London Life magazine in 1966 both wearing green-tinted sunglasses. Date: 1966

Between Two Fires, c1892, (1938). Artist: Francis Davis Millet
Between Two Fires, c1892. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881 - 1938)

Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi (1919-1980) Shah of Iran 1941-1979, with his third wife Farah Diba and their son Reza in ceremonial dress in front of throne

Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement
(Above) -Twelve Gods seated in Order, as judges before a table of offerings. (Below) - The Psychostasia of Weighing of the Conscience of Ani

Freya in her Chariot
In Scandinavian mythology, the Goddess of love, marriage and the dead. She was the wife of Odin, and is the counterpart of Venus, and is sometimes identified as Frigg

Egyptian art. Nefertiti bust. Limestone and stucco. Neues Mu
Egyptian art. Nefertiti. 14th century B.C. Egyptian Princess, wife of Amenhotep IV Akhenaton. Bust. Limestone and stucco. It is believed to have been crafted in 1345 BC by the sculptor Thutmose

Empress Theodora / Ravenna
EMPRESS THEODORA wife of Justinian

Anton Chekhov with Moscow Art Theatre group
Anton Chekhov, Russian writer (1860-1904) at the centre of a group of people from the Moscow Art Theatre -- Constantin Stanislavski on his right, Olga Knipper (Chekhovs wife) to Stanislavskis right

Eleanor Roosevelt
Portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), American Humanitarian, United Nations diplomat and wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Aeneas Flees from Troy
The fall of Troy - Aeneas flees the city, carrying his father Anchises and accompanied by his son Ascanius and his wife Creusa who unfortunately dies

Mrs Lloyd George, David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill and Mr Clarke
Mrs Lloyd George (L), Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George (2nd L), the President of the Board of Trade Winston Churchill (2nd R), and Lloyd-Georges private secretary

Egyptian art. Relief depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti and thre
Egyptian art. A house altar depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti and three of their Daughters. Relief. Limestone. New Kingdom. Amarna period. 18th dynasty. C. 1350 B.C. Egyptian Museum of Berlin. Germany

Tsar Nicholas II with his family
Tsar Nicholas II with his wife Tsaritsa Alexandra Feodorovna and their five children, from left; Maria, Alexei (seated on floor), Olga, Tatiana and Anastasia

Catherine of Aragon
CATHERINE OF ARAGON 1st wife of Henry VIII

Anne Boleyn
ANNE BOLEYN second wife of Henry VIII and mother of queen Elizabeth. (from a portrait by Holbein)

Hanging Gardens Babylon
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife Amyitis, who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

Painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, from Cerveteri, Rome province, Italy, detail, 520 B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Painted terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, 520 b.C. From Cerveteri (Rome province, Italy)

Queen Victoria with King George and Queen Mary, 1893
Photographic portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, with her grandson King George V and his wife Queen Mary, pictured at Osborne House, 1893

George Harrison and his young wife, Patti Boyd, 1966
The " Beatle" George Harrison and his young wife, Patti Boyd pose 22 June 1966 in an unidentified place. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

Wrights Coal Tar Soap - WW1
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap from the Great War showing a soldier and his wife or sweetheart bidding farewell to each other

One of the Famly - a horse joins a family meal
One of the Family by Frederick George Cotman (original in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool). Cotman painted this romantic scene of rustic domestic life at the Black Boy Inn at Hurley on Thames

Fowling in the marshes. ca. 1400 BC. 18th Dynasty. Wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun where he appears with his wife Hatshepsut and son. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Painting. UNITED KINGDOM

Members of the Torpedo Football Team at Reading with their wives and children. Bottom row (left to right): Mick Hill (24) with daughter Nicola (2), Graham Haddrell (22), Kenny NIce (24)

HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace, 12th March 1953. The Queen is shown wearing the Diamond Diadem, the sash, badge and star of the Order of the Garter

George VI Coronation
An Offical Photograph of the Coronation of King George VI, seated with his Wife the Queen, Elizabeth

Mary Wollstonecraft
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN writer, wife of William Godwin, mother of Mary Shelley

Page 2, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper)
3427858 Page 2, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

sleeping on Blackpool prom
An elderly couple lie back on the wrought iron seats on Blackpool Pier for a snooze. The beach and Blackpool Tower are in the background. Date: circa 1970

King Henry Viii Of England And His Six Wives. From Top Centre And Clockwise Anne Of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Anne Boleyn, Catherine Of Aragon, Catherine Parr And Jane Seymour

Empress Theodora. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Italy
Empress Theodora I (500-548) with a court of ladies. Mosaic. 6th century. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Ravenna. Italy

Anna-Maria Taigi
ANNA-MARIA TAIGI, Sianese wife and mother who made impressive prophecies about the Catholic Church Date: 1769 - 1837

British India - East Bengal - Barisal - Indian Army unit and the British Governor and his wife. Barisal fell under the Bengal Nawabs, then colonial British India

Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador & family, 1938
The new U.S.A Ambassador in London, Joseph P. Kennedy pictured with his wife and nine children. Left to right are the ambassador, Patricia (aged 13), John (aka Jack, JFK, aged twenty), Jean (nine)

Mrs Congreve, wife of a VC and mother of a VC
Mrs Congreve, wife of General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, VC and mother of Major Congreve. The latter was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval, France

Tatler front cover - Mrs La Touche Congreve and baby daughte
Mrs William La Touche Congreve, wife of Major William ( Billy ) La Touche Congreve V.C. pictured with her baby daughter, Mary Gloria Congreve, born 21 March 1917

Chukchi Warrior in Armor
A Chukchi warrior of north- eastern Siberia, in a remarkable suit of armour apparently made from woven reeds. His wife and child admire him

Cheery Families - Mrs Butt the Brewers Wife. 1890s

The Duke and Duchess of York - Glamis Railway Station
The Duke and Duchess of York (before they became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) taking a walk along the platform; with their Labrador ‘Glen

An Old Farm, Guernsey, Channel Islands Date: 1934

Nosey Kids
10th August 1942: Nursery school children gather round a Chrysler car belonging to Mrs JG Winan, the wife of the US ambassador to Britain

ANNE BOLEYN (1505-1536). Queen of England (1533-1536)

Margaret Murray recruiting for the Jacobites, 1745
Margaret Fergusson Murray, Jacobite supporter and wife of (later turncoat) John Murray of Broughton, recruits supporters to the cause and distributes white cockades, the symbol of the Jacobite cause

Miners from Fernhill Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
A black-faced miner, carrying his small daughter, his wife shielding her face, at Fernhill in the Rhondda. He has just emerged from 292 hours underground in a stay-in miners strike at Fernhill

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"Wife: A Journey Through History and Art" From the captivating allure of Anne Boleyn to the visionary leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, wives have played significant roles throughout history. In Francis Davis Millet's masterpiece "Between Two Fires, " we witness the strength and resilience of a wife amidst turmoil. Love transcends boundaries, as seen in the enchanting bond between George Harrison and Patti Boyd. Their love story echoes through time, reminding us that true companionship knows no limits. Even in exile, Leon Trotsky found solace in his wife's unwavering support. In Mexico, their partnership defied adversity and stood as a testament to unyielding devotion. Humor intertwines with love when we think of George Formby's comedic charm. His wife was not only his muse but also his biggest fan - a reminder that laughter can be an essential ingredient in any marriage. Ancient wisdom speaks volumes through the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement. Here we find guidance on loyalty and commitment from generations past, reminding us that marital vows transcend time itself. Egyptian art immortalizes Nefertiti alongside Akhenaten, showcasing their shared power and influence. Their union symbolizes equality within marriage - a concept ahead of its time. During World War I, Wrights Coal Tar Soap became synonymous with cleanliness for soldiers fighting on distant shores. Behind every soldier stood a devoted wife who longed for their safe return – her unwavering support providing comfort during uncertain times. The iconic Nefertiti bust stands as an emblematic representation of beauty and grace throughout history. As Queen consort to Pharaoh Akhenaten, she exemplifies how wives can shape nations with their elegance and intelligence. Empress Theodora left an indelible mark on Ravenna's Byzantine Empire through her political acumen and compassion for those less fortunate than herself.