EditorialFrom grave to gay; being essays and studies concerned with certain subjects of serious interest, with the Puritans, with literature, and with the humours of life, now for the first time collected and arranged : Strachey, John St. Loe, 1860-1927.
EditorialRight and wrong passions, Allegorical representation with a man who has let the wrong putti enter the room, symbolizing negative passions. They are only concerned with wealth, play, sleep and the fight and keep the man (man) away from the good passions...
EditorialJavanese kris, Kris, blade in pamor technique, the ganja encrusted with gold as far as the side faces are concerned (floralistic ornament), seven diamonds on the upper surface., anonymous, Java, 1500 - 1900, iron (metal), nickel (metal), white gold, di...
EditorialTall Clock, ca. 1900, Made in Buffalo, New York, United States, American, Oak, copper, 81 x 19 1/8 x 9 in. (205.7 x 48.6 x 22.9 cm), Furniture, Charles Rohlfs (American, Brooklyn, New York 1853?1936 Buffalo, New York), Charles Rohlfs, whose workshop op...
EditorialTall Clock, ca. 1900, Made in Buffalo, New York, United States, American, Oak, copper, 81 x 19 1/8 x 9 in. (205.7 x 48.6 x 22.9 cm), Furniture, Charles Rohlfs (American, Brooklyn, New York 1853?1936 Buffalo, New York), Charles Rohlfs, whose workshop op...
Editorial"- Times are difficult; this year we must learn to be more modest... - Don't tell me, my dear Ducorneau.... as far as I am concerned, every time I go to the theatre I now deny myself the company of my wife....," plate 2 from Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra. Honor...
Editorial"- Times are difficult; this year we must learn to be more modest... - Don't tell me, my dear Ducorneau.... as far as I am concerned, every time I go to the theatre I now deny myself the company of my wife....," plate 2 from Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra. Honor...
EditorialMary Anne Clarke. The Rival Princes; or, a Faithful narrative of fac. London, 1810. Mary Anne Clarke, née Thompson. (c.1776-1852). Mistress and blackmailer of the Duke of York. Portrait. Image taken from The Rival Princes; or, a Faithful narrative of...
EditorialGhiyath al-Din enthroned. The Ni'matnama-i Nasir al-Din Shah. A manuscript o. 1495 - 1505. Ghiyath al-Din enthroned with attendants above, and preparation of rice in the kitchens below. Rice cooked with pulses or milk. The small inscription just below ...
EditorialHaru-Ko, the Empress of Japan as she appeared the first time in European dress. Empress Shoken (9 May 1849 – 9 April 1914), also known as Empress Dowager Shoken was empress consort of Emperor Meiji of Japan. Known throughout her reign for her support...
EditorialThe Louts-Hung meeting place of the two with whom the printed leaves are chiefly concerned. The Transmutation of Ling. [From “The Wallet of Kai Lung.”] With twelve designs by Ilbery Lynch. London : Grant Richards, 1911. Source: 12620.i.1 plate oppo...
EditorialIllustrated front cover for a suburban horror story about a sexually rapacious insect monster. An early example of misanthropic literature concerned with the aspirational greed of idle, suburban women. The Beetle: a mystery, etc. London : Skeffington &...
EditorialFood preparation. The Ni'matnama-i Nasir al-Din Shah. A manuscript o. 1495 - 1505. Food preparation for the Sultan Ghiyath al-Din. The small inscription appears to be 'madab,' feast or entertainment. Again a garden pavilion with typical Mandu architect...
EditorialHunting. The Ni'matnama-i Nasir al-Din Shah. A manuscript o. 1495 - 1505. Sultan Ghiyath al-Din going out hunting with the necessities. Ghiyath Shahi on a hunting expedition escorted by his throne bearers, arms bearers, falconer and mounted attendants....
EditorialMajor John André. Andreana. Containing the trial, execution and vari. H. W. Smith: Philadelphia, 1865. Major John André ( 1751 - 1780). English soldier. Portrait. Tried as a spy by the Americans and hanged, during the war of Independence. Image take...
EditorialTomb Chapel of Raemkai: East Wall, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, ca. 2446?2389 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, North of the Djoser pyramid complex, Mariette D3, Egyptian Antiquities Service/Quibell excavations, 1907?08, Limestone, paint, THE EAST...
EditorialBowl with a Ruler and Attendants, 12th?13th century, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; polychrome inglaze and overglaze painted and gilded on opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i), 3 1/4 x 7 3/8in. (8.3 x 18.7cm), Ceramics, Like many of the other mina'i ceram...
EditorialFigure of Isis-Aphrodite, Roman Period, 2nd century A.D., From Egypt, Terracotta painted brown, black, red, and pink on white engobe, h. 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in); w. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in), Isis-Aphrodite is a form of the great goddess Isis that emphasizes th...
Editorial'Nushirvan Receives Mihras, Envoy of Caesar', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1300?30, Made in Iran or Iraq, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Image 5 3/8 in x 6 9/16 in., Codices, The Byzantine emperor, concerned about the possibil...
EditorialTall Clock, ca. 1900, Made in Buffalo, New York, United States, American, Oak, copper, 81 x 19 1/8 x 9 in. (205.7 x 48.6 x 22.9 cm), Furniture, Charles Rohlfs (American, Brooklyn, New York 1853?1936 Buffalo, New York), Charles Rohlfs, whose workshop op...