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Shrine of the Annunciation Nazareth April 20th 1839 / David Roberts, R...

Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 1, pts. 5-6, p. 1. Surroga... More

Dude sweet music, superb costumes.

Harry Montague's Comedy Company. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Déesse 16, rue Halévy, Paris / / PAL.

Poster shows semi-nude goddess in flight holding bicycle above crowd of bicyclists from all over the world.

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Caption: Levitation. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." No. 6152B. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Caption: Levitation. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." No. 6152B. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Rival Queens – Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth

Historical scene. Mary Queen of Scots, at left, raises hand to Queen Elizabeth, at right. Currier & Ives (American, active New York, 1857–1907)

White Sewing Machine Co. - Public domain dedication image

: tradecards,4457 ( tradecards,4457 ) .. Subject (TGM): Women; Sewing equipment & supplies; Sewing machine industry; Sewing machines; Appliance stores; Appliances;

Francis Grose - [Types of early renaissance cannon]

Illus. in: Military antiquities respecting a history of the English army, from the conquest to the present time / Francis Grose. [London] : Stockdale, 1812. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmark... More

The Capitol in 1800 taken from advanced proof of plate 38 History of t...

Print showing exterior of U. S. Capitol building. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol... More

The rake's progress at the university. No. 1. Ah me! What perils doth ...

Illus. in: The works of James Gillray, from the original plates ... London : Printed for H.G. Bohn ..., 1851, v. 1, plate 545.

[Second room containing Greek vases]

Plate caption: The scenic mask, the Thyrsus, twined round with ivy wreaths, the panther's muzzle and claw, together with other insignia of Bacchus, decorate in several places the furniture of this room. A range... More

Mount Sidney, the seat of Genl. John Barker, Pennsylv'a / drawn, engra...

Illus. in: The country seats of the United States of North America ... / W. Birch. Springland near Bristol, Pennsylv'a : W. Birch, 1808. Reference copy in LOT 4385-A.

Solitude in Pennsylv'a, belonging to Mr. Penn / drawn, engraved & publ...

Illus. in: The country seats of the United States of North America ... / W. Birch. Springland near Bristol, Pennsylv'a : W. Birch, 1808. Reference copy in LOT 4385-A.

Hoboken in New Jersey, the seat of Mr. John Stevens / drawn, engraved ...

Illus. in: The country seats of the United States of North America ... / W. Birch. Springland near Bristol, Pennsylv'a : W. Birch, 1808. Reference copy in LOT 4385-C.

Devon in Pennsylv'a, the seat of Mr. Dallas / painted by T. Birch ; en...

Public domain image of painting, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

York-Island, with a view of the seats of Mr. A. Gracie, Mr. Church &c....

Print shows view across lake of houses on the far shore, framed by a grape arbor and willow tree. Illus. in: The country seats of the United States of North America ... / W. Birch. Springland near Bristol, Pen... More

A canoe striking on a tree - Public domain book illustration

Illus. in: A journal of the voyages and travels of a corps of discovery : under the command of Capt. Lewis and Capt. Clarke of the Army of the United States [...] during the years 1804, 1805 and 1806 [...] by P... More

Captain Lewis & Clark holding a council with the Indians

Chute du Tequendama / dessiné d'après une esquisse de Mr. de Humboldt ...

Illustration showing a waterfall on the Bogotá River in the Tequendama Province, Colombia. Illus. in: Vues des Cordillères et monumens des peuples indigènes de l'Amérique / Alexander von Humboldt. Paris : F. S... More

Ponts naturels d'Icononzo / dessiné d'après une esquisse de Mr. de Hum...

Illustration showing a natural bridge spanning a deep river gorge in Icononzo, Colombia. Illus. in: Vues des Cordillères et monumens des peuples indigènes de l'Amérique / Alexander von Humboldt. Paris : F. Sch... More

The ghost - a Christmas frolic - le revenant / I.M. Wright pinxt. ; W....

Print shows a boy with a mannequin ghost holding a candle frightens several guests at an intimate party. Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

Frontispiece / Howitt.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows gentleman farmer standing in the barnyard with his arm resting on a steer. Illus. in:The experienced butcher: shewing the respectability and usefulness of his calling, the religious considerations a... More

Mount Auburn Cemetery--Monument to Judge Story [and map of the cemeter...

[Japanese actor in his dressing room]

Illustration showing an actor sitting on a mat, pipe in hand, collecting his thoughts before his performance.

Saints Ambrose, Gregory, Jerome & Augustine--confessors & doctors of t...

Saints Ambrose, Gregory, Jerome, and Augustine, looking at book. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jeu des habitans de Californie - Public domain book illustration

Native women watching men play game, possibly related to gambling, at a mission near San Francisco, California.

Psalterium Georgii, Fluvius Eridanus, Cetus, Officina Sculptoris, Forn...

Astronomical chart showing a whale, a harp, chemical apparatus, a mechanical device, and a table on which is a bust and sculpting tools forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 28.

Lynx and Telescopium Herschilii / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing a lynx and a telescope forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 8.

Hercules and Corona Borealis / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing Hercules about to beat Cerberus with a club, and a crown forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 11.

Draco and Ursa Minor / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing a dragon and bear forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 1. Exhibited: World Treasures of the Library of Congress.

Cassiopeia / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing Cassiopeia seated in a chair forming the constellation. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 3.

Monoceros, Canis Minor, and Atelier Typographique / Sidy. Hall, sculpt...

Astronomical chart showing a unicorn, a dog, and printing apparatus forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 31.

Canis Major, Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris / Sidy. Hall, scu...

Astronomical chart showing a dog, a rabbit, Noah's dove, and sculpting tools forming the constellations.

Perseus and Caput Medusæ / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing Perseus holding bloody sword and the severed head of Medusa forming the constellation. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 6.

Camelopardalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing a camel, shepherd, and reindeer formimg the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 2.

Ursa Major / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing a bear forming the constellation. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 9.

Cepheus / Sidy. Hall, sculpt. - Public domain book illustration

Astronomical chart showing a man in seated posture forming the constellation. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 4.

Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniæ, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus...

Astronomical chart showing an owl, raven, ornate bowl, sextant, snake, cat, wolf, centaur, air pump, and a ship forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 32.

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky, and Serpens / Sidy....

Astronomical chart showing a man grappling with a serpent, at the tail end of which is a bull and a shield bearing a cross forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 12.

Gloria Frederici, Andromeda, and Triangula / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing Andromeda in chains, two triangles, and a scepter with eagle's head and palm frond forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 5.

Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula and Anser / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing a swan, a lyre, a lizard, and a fox killing a goose forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 14.

Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila, and Antinous / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.

Astronomical chart showing Antinous with bow and arrows, an eagle, and a dolphin forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 13.

American Fur Cos. buildings. Fond du Lac (back view)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, farmhouse, pasture, farm field, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Massachusetts General Hospital / J.R. Penniman, del. ; A. Bowen.

Illustration showing exterior view of front of building. Illus. in: A history of Boston, the metropolis of Massachusetts, from its origin to the present period, 2d ed. / Caleb Hopkins Snow. Boston: A. Bowen, 18... More

[United States Capitol] / C. Bullfinch delt. ; Childs dir.

Print shows front or east view of the U.S. Capitol as it appeared in 1829, prior to the beginning of President Andrew Jackson's administration. Title from another impression. Trimmed above title and mounted on ... More

Double cobweb valentine with Venetian scene

Public domain photo of Italian sculpture, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Portly man walking with arms outstretched]

Illustration shows a depiction of the Japanese saying "the person who fills the Great Way," which refers to a person of great virtue who has nothing to hide, although it shows a corrupt man who carries money in... More

[The laughing demon]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Ukiyo-e print illustration showing a face comprised of two demons: a hannya, a woman who changes into a demon because of jealousy, and a yamauba, a demon who eats infants brought to the mountains. Illus. in: Hy... More

United States Bank, Philadelphia / drawn by C. Burton, N.Y. ; engraved...

Print shows pedestrians on a broad sidewalk in front of the Second Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a Greek revival style building designed by William Strickland. Printed at top right: ... More

Boutique de la rue du Val-Longo / J.B. Debret, delt. ; lith. de Thierr...

Illustration showing interior of slave market. Public domain scan of lithograph illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Divers convois funébres ; Qûete pour l'entretien de l'église du Rosari...

Illustrations showing funeral procession and carriage with coffin outside church steps, and a nobleman seated inside church with Brazilian parishioners, possibly wishing to have audience with the nobleman. Illu... More

The pipe dance and the tomahawk dance / F. Barinsou ; painted at the t...

Native men performing the pipe dance and the tomahawk dance. Illus. in: The aboriginal port-folio : a collection of portraits of the most celebrated chiefs of the North American Indians / by J.O. Lewis. Philade... More

Intérieur d'une cabane de Caloches (Ile de Sitkha, Côte N.O. de l'Amér...

Interior view of lodge or cabin with Natives gathered around fire. Illus. in: Voyage autour de monde, exécuté par ordre de Sa Majesté l'empereur Nicolas 1er, sur la corvette le Séniavine, dans les années 1826, ... More

Second series: Sketches by Boz ; Seven dials

The title page illustration at the left for Dickens' "Sketches by Boz," shows a crowd of people waving to two men leaving in a hot air balloon. The adjacent illustration, for p. 149, "Seven Dials," shows a cr... More

Poblanas / C. Nebel, del., E. Lassalle, Lith.

Print showing a man and three women from Puebla, Mexico relaxing and smoking in the door way of a building. The women wear brightly colored skirts. Illus. in: Voyage pittoresque et archéologique dans la partie... More

Illustrations of the adventures of the renowned Don Quixote & his doug...

A burlesque history of the Jackson administration, with particular reference to his campaign to destroy the Bank of the United States. The narrative, in a series of twelve episodes, is based on Cervantes's "Don... More

Micanopy. A Seminole chief / R.T. ; drawn printed & coloured at I.T. B...

Print shows portrait of Micanopy in traditional dress from painting by Charles Bird King for History of the Indian tribes of North America... / By Thomas L. M'Kenney and James Hall, 1836-1844.

Opothle Yoholo A Creek chief / / Drawn printed & coloured at I.T. Bowe...

Print shows portrait of Opothle Yoholo in traditional dress from painting by Charles Bird King for History of the Indian tribes of North America... / By Thomas L. M'Kenney and James Hall, 1836-1844.

Corinthian column and capital From the monument of Lysicrates : Fig. 1...

Public domain scan of lithograph illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dog sledges of the Mandan Indians / ch. Bodmer pinx. ad nat. ; René Ro...

Mandan Indians using two dogs to drag a toboggan on the frozen Missouri River. Illus. in: Reise in das innere Nord-America in den Jahren 1832 bis 1834 / von Maximilian Prinz zu Wied. Coblenz : J. Hoelscher, 183... More

Der Uhrmacher. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a man making a small clock in a clock making shop.

Die Kunst Häringe einzusalzen - Public domain book illustration

Print shows men salting herring and packing in barrels on a wharf or the shore near a large sailing ship. In album: Oertels Lesebuch, 32 Bilder, 2te Abtg.

[Main street of the town of Ōmihachiman, Japan]

Shijo school sketch showing a warehouse in the foreground with inns further down the street. Information from exhibit website: Illus. in: Shasei-jō, ca. 1840. Published in: The floating world of Ukiyo-e : sha... More

Der Gärber. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows men working in a shop tanning leather. In album: Oertels Lesebuch, 32 Bilder, 2te Abtg.

Das Oel. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows two men working a screw press for extracting oil and a man with a horse working a stone press in the background. In album: Oertels Lesebuch, 32 Bilder, 2te Abtg.

Papier. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows three men making paper; one standing at a vat with a screen, one working a press, and in the background, the third appears to be sizing the hand-made paper in a small vat before drying. In album: O... More

[Scene from the life of Washington?]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1941:0074). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Crimson fronted Purple Finch / Drawn from nature by J.J. Audubon, F.R....

Print shows bird on flowering pea vine surrounded by border of vines, birds, a woman, and a bird's nest. In album: [Album of ephemera and Civil War era photographs; photos and album compiled by Larkin Goldsmit... More

Der Webstuhl. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a man weaving on a loom. In album: Oertels Lesebuch, 32 Bilder, 2te Abtg.

[View of Hozu River and Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan]

Ukiyo-e drawing illustration showing a boatman poling his raft past blooming cherry trees as people walk across the Togetsu Bridge. Illus. in: Hiroshige gajō, early 1840s. Published in: The floating world of U... More

Der Sattler. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a man working in a shop making saddles and bridles. In album: Oertels Lesebuch, 32 Bilder, 2te Abtg.

[Man by chair addressing meeting]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1941:0074). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Cat]. Book illustration from Library of Congress Andō Hiroshige

Ukiyo-e drawing showing a cat. Illus. in: Hiroshige gajō, early 1840s. Number "11." Possibly exhibited: "The Floating world of Ukiyo-e: shadows, dreams and substances," organized by the Library of Congress, 2001.

Der Buchbinder. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows two men working at a bookbindery. Public domain scan of lithograph illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Die Fischerei. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a fisherman holding oars, standing on the shore next to a lobster, eel, fish, and shellfish, with a man fishing from the opposite shore, a man with net in a boat, and large fishing boats in the bac... More

Der Kürschner. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows two men working at a furrier's shop making fur coats and other garments. In album: Oertels Lesebuch, 32 Bilder, 2te Abtg.

Entry to the Strand from Charing Cross / T.S. Boys, del. et lith.

Illustration showing people in London street. Signature on monument at right: "T.S. Boys, 1841." Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Thomas Shotter Boys. Lon... More

Yama-chichi kills man in sleep - Public domain dedication image

Ukiyo-e print illustration showing scene from traditional tale in which a Yeti-like creature inhales the life force from sleeping travelers; opposite page contains text; covers from other volumes also shown.

Ruins of the Church of St. John Sabaste 1839 / David Roberts.

Public domain photograph related to history of Israel, Palestine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

David Roberts - Louis Haghe - Fountain of Job Valley of Hinnom

Vue du Kremlin à Moscou / daguérreotype, Lerebours ; Bougeard imp. ; H...

View of the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia. Illus. in: Excursions Daguerriennes. Paris: Rittner et Goupil, etc., 1842, plate 53. Print based on daguerreotype by N. P. Lerebours.

Greek Church of the Holy Sepul., Jerusalem, April 11th, 1839 / David R...

David Roberts - Louis Haghe - [Calvary] Jerusalem April 10th 1839 / Da...

[Calvary] Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 1, pts. 3-4, p. ... More

David Roberts R.A. / Day & Haghe lithrs. to the Queen ; drawn on stone...

David Roberts, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing right. Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis H... More

David Roberts - Louis Haghe - Citadel of Jerusalem without the walls

The Pool of Bethesda Jerusalem April 12th 1839 / David Roberts.

Circular temple at Baalbec May 7th 1839 / David Roberts, R.A.

Public domain scan of lithograph illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vue prise de l'entrée du Grand Canal à Venise / daguérreotype, Lerebou...

View of the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy. Public domain photograph - historical image of Venice, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Louis Haghe - Sebasté, ancient Samaria, April 17th, 1839 / David Rober...

Illus. in: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1842-1845, v. 1, pts. 5-6, p. 14. Tooley, no. 43

Mansion House, Cheapside &c. / T. Shotter Boys, del. et lith.

Illustration showing people walking in London streets, public coach, and buildings seen from corner of Lombard Street. Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Th... More

View from Mount Holyoke - A black and white drawing of a mountain scen...

Illustration showing view from the top of Mount Holyoke toward the valley and Connecticut River below.

Sea of Galilee or Genazareth looking towards Bashan April 21st 1839

Louis Haghe - Tomb of Joseph at Shechem 1839 / David Roberts, R.A.

Louis Haghe - Entrance to the holy sepulchre; title page, vol. 1.

Tomb of St. James, Valley of Jehosaphat/Jerusalem April 1839

[Indian man resting in a window opening as a bird and horse look on]

Illus. in: Hunter's Indian sketches, leaf 4. Alexander Hunter, born 1816, was a surgeon in the Madras Medical Service and an artist and printmaker.

David Roberts - Louis Haghe - Nazareth April 28th 1839

Le colisée à Rome / daguérreotype, Lerebours ; Himely sculps.

View of the Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Illus. in: Excursions Daguerriennes. Paris: Rittner et Goupil, etc., 1842, plate 35. Print based on daguerreotype by N. P. Lerebours.

L'acropolis à Athènes / daguérreotype Lerebours ; Imp. de Bougeard ; A...

View of the Acropolis, Athens, Greece. Illus. in: Excursions Daguerriennes. Paris: Rittner et Goupil, etc., 1842, plate 21. Print based on daguerreotype by N. P. Lerebours.

Eglise de Vassili Blagennoï à Moscou / daguérreotype, Lerebours ; Imp....

View of St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia. Illus. in: Excursions Daguerriennes. Paris: Rittner et Goupil, etc., 1842, plate 52. Print based on daguerreotype by N. P. Lerebours.

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