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Illustration Collection (#296)

From the Thirteen Original Colonies in 1776 to the vibrant cover of Ms

Background imageIllustration Collection: Above view, raw Walnuts on a curled illustration of a Walnut tree

Above view, raw Walnuts on a curled illustration of a Walnut tree

Background imageIllustration Collection: High angle view of a temple, Ziggurat, Agargouf, Iraq

High angle view of a temple, Ziggurat, Agargouf, Iraq
Archaeology - Southern Iraq. Ur. Reconstructed ziggurat. Colour illustration

Background imageIllustration Collection: Buildings along a cobblestone road, Appian Way, Rome, Italy

Buildings along a cobblestone road, Appian Way, Rome, Italy
Archaeology - Italy. Rome. Reconstructed Appian Way. Colour illustration

Background imageIllustration Collection: Man constructing a hut, Japan

Man constructing a hut, Japan
Archaeology - Japan. Reconstructed Jomon culture. Colour illustration

Background imageIllustration Collection: The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), illustration, 1923

The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), illustration, 1923
Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), illustration from La Domenica del Corriere, Sunday supplement to daily newspaper Il Corriere della Sera, 1923. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen

Background imageIllustration Collection: High angle view of a temple and a theater complex, Temple of Apollo, Corinth, Greece

High angle view of a temple and a theater complex, Temple of Apollo, Corinth, Greece
Archaeology - Greece. Corinth. Reconstructed agora, temple of Apollo and theater complex. Colour illustration

Background imageIllustration Collection: Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale

Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale

Background imageIllustration Collection: The Signing of the Mayflower Compact

The Signing of the Mayflower Compact

Background imageIllustration Collection: Lord Admiral knighting the captain of Ark Royal

Lord Admiral knighting the captain of Ark Royal

Background imageIllustration Collection: Illustration - Conversion of Emperor Constantine

Illustration - Conversion of Emperor Constantine

Background imageIllustration Collection: George Washingtons Inauguration, 1789

George Washingtons Inauguration, 1789

Background imageIllustration Collection: Daniel Boone, American frontiersman

Daniel Boone, American frontiersman

Background imageIllustration Collection: Planting of the Colony of Maryland by FB Mayer

Planting of the Colony of Maryland by FB Mayer

Background imageIllustration Collection: General Stonewall Jackson

General Stonewall Jackson

Background imageIllustration Collection: The Landing of Columbus

The Landing of Columbus

Background imageIllustration Collection: Jonathan Swift, English satirist and clergyman

Jonathan Swift, English satirist and clergyman

Background imageIllustration Collection: Richard the Lionhearted leaving for third crusade

Richard the Lionhearted leaving for third crusade

Background imageIllustration Collection: Clara Schumann, wife of Robert Schumann

Clara Schumann, wife of Robert Schumann

Background imageIllustration Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, French Statesman

Napoleon Bonaparte, French Statesman

Background imageIllustration Collection: Charles Dickens, English novelist

Charles Dickens, English novelist

Background imageIllustration Collection: Samuel Adams, American statesman

Samuel Adams, American statesman

Background imageIllustration Collection: War Bonds poster

War Bonds poster

Background imageIllustration Collection: Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomer

Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomer

Background imageIllustration Collection: Charles V, Emperor of The Holy Roman Empire

Charles V, Emperor of The Holy Roman Empire

Background imageIllustration Collection: Catherine the Great of Russia

Catherine the Great of Russia

Background imageIllustration Collection: Daniel Webster, American politician

Daniel Webster, American politician

Background imageIllustration Collection: Illustration - Richard I and army nearing Jerusale

Illustration - Richard I and army nearing Jerusale

Background imageIllustration Collection: Engraving of Ulyssess Grant

Engraving of Ulyssess Grant

Background imageIllustration Collection: Copernicus, astronomer

Copernicus, astronomer

Background imageIllustration Collection: John J Audubon, American naturalist

John J Audubon, American naturalist

Background imageIllustration Collection: Louis Pasteur, French chemist

Louis Pasteur, French chemist

Background imageIllustration Collection: Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

Background imageIllustration Collection: Anton Chekov, Russian literary figure

Anton Chekov, Russian literary figure

Background imageIllustration Collection: American General George McClellan

American General George McClellan

Background imageIllustration Collection: Franz Schubert, composer

Franz Schubert, composer

Background imageIllustration Collection: Signing of the Magna Carta

Signing of the Magna Carta

Background imageIllustration Collection: Illustration - Roman soldier

Illustration - Roman soldier

Background imageIllustration Collection: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, English poet

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, English poet

Background imageIllustration Collection: Illustration of colonial mail service

Illustration of colonial mail service

Background imageIllustration Collection: Illustration - Knight bidding lady farewell

Illustration - Knight bidding lady farewell

Background imageIllustration Collection: Illustration of the Coronation of Charlemagne

Illustration of the Coronation of Charlemagne

Background imageIllustration Collection: Frederick Chopin, composer

Frederick Chopin, composer

Background imageIllustration Collection: Cervantes, Spanish author

Cervantes, Spanish author

Background imageIllustration Collection: Sir Isaac Newton

Sir Isaac Newton

Background imageIllustration Collection: Illustration of Declaration of Independence

Illustration of Declaration of Independence

Background imageIllustration Collection: Joseph Addison, poet and essayist

Joseph Addison, poet and essayist

Background imageIllustration Collection: Engraving of Thomas Jefferson

Engraving of Thomas Jefferson

Background imageIllustration Collection: Illustration - Richard I leaving for crusades

Illustration - Richard I leaving for crusades




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From the Thirteen Original Colonies in 1776 to the vibrant cover of Ms. Magazine's first issue in 1972, illustrations have played a significant role in capturing history and culture. Whether it's EXPL2A-00352 showcasing Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman or the enchanting depiction of Hindu goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati from India, these illustrations transport us to ancient lands steeped in mythology. A map of ancient Rome takes us back to the grandeur of an empire that shaped Western civilization. Meanwhile, Babar, king of elephants, and Celeste engage in a playful game of tennis at Celesteville as depicted by Jean de Brunhoff's illustration from his beloved Babar books from the 1930s. Hadrian's Wall stands tall as a testament to Roman engineering prowess while a picture of Lakshmi holding lotus flowers reminds us of her divine presence as the goddess of wealth. William and Mary College transports us to colonial America during the 1700s when education was taking root on American soil. Johannes Brahms comes alive through an illustration that captures his musical genius and passion. Lastly, we are mesmerized by an intricate Book of Kells illustration depicting St. Matthew with meticulous details that showcase artistic mastery from centuries ago. These diverse illustrations not only tell stories but also serve as windows into different eras and cultures – reminding us how art has always been a powerful medium for human expression.