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"Absolute: A Glimpse into History's Engravings" Step back in time to the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) through an intriguing engraving

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving

Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
Congress of Vienna. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Metternich (1814-1815). Colored Engraving

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Solomons Seal

Solomons Seal
SOLOMONs SEAL to the ancient Jews this was the emblem of the Absolute

Background imageAbsolute Collection: The stables and gates of Versailles seen from the Palace, 1683 (engraving)

The stables and gates of Versailles seen from the Palace, 1683 (engraving)
XJF3058224 The stables and gates of Versailles seen from the Palace, 1683 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Brahma, Hindu 'Absolute', receiving an offering. 18th century (Indian manuscript)

Brahma, Hindu 'Absolute', receiving an offering. 18th century (Indian manuscript)
529979 Brahma, Hindu 'Absolute', receiving an offering. 18th century (Indian manuscript); (add.info.: Brahma first in the Hindu divine triad)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Gerhard Nitschke sat in cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V3 42C+11

Gerhard Nitschke sat in cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V3 42C+11
Gerhard Nitschke sat in the cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V3 42C+11, being congratulated by Ernst Heinkel, after a test flight

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Sir Arthur Wing Pinero in role of Sir Anthony Absolute

Sir Arthur Wing Pinero in role of Sir Anthony Absolute
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, playwright, seen here as an actor in the role of Sir Anthony Absolute in Sheridan's play, The Rivals Date: circa 1900

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving)

Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving)
CHT441001 Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor, driven to hold court in the mountains (litho)

Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor, driven to hold court in the mountains (litho)
6005006 Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor, driven to hold court in the mountains (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: The Screw Steamship 'Adelaide'(engraving)

The Screw Steamship "Adelaide"(engraving)
1618618 The Screw Steamship " Adelaide" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Screw Steamship " Adelaide")

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Socialist cartoon of 1895 on different forms of government (litho)

Socialist cartoon of 1895 on different forms of government (litho)
3646254 Socialist cartoon of 1895 on different forms of government (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100553

EyeUbiquitous_20100553
Ireland, North, Belfast, Botanic Gardens, Statue of Lord Kelvin cxreator of the absolute temperature scale

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Attack on Whig mug-house

Attack on Whig mug-house
The Whigs were a political faction and then a political party in the parliaments of England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland and the United Kingdom

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey - Constitution

Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey - Constitution
The Sultan travelling to the Friday Prayers after the Proclamation of the Constitution in Constantinople, 1908. Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey

Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey
Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918) oversaw a period of decline in the power and extent of the Empire, ruling from 31 August 1876 until he was deposed on 27 April 1909

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II to Turkey

Visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II to Turkey
The visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Augusta Viktoria to Constantinople. Pictured here with Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Great Sled of Catherine I Catherine I of Rusia (1684-1727)

Great Sled of Catherine I Catherine I of Rusia (1684-1727)
Catherine I of Rusia (1684-1727). Second wife of Peter I of Russia, reigned as Empress of Russia from 1725-1727. Great Sled of Catherine I. Engraving 18th c. Colored

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Hegel (1770-1831). German philosopher. Portrait. Engraving

Hegel (1770-1831). German philosopher. Portrait. Engraving
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831). German philosopher. Hegel in his study. Portrait. Engraving by R. Cremer. Colored

Background imageAbsolute Collection: FERDINAND I of Austria (1793-1875). Emperor of Austria

FERDINAND I of Austria (1793-1875). Emperor of Austria (1835 and 1848). Oil on canvas. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Museo Centrale del Risorgimento (Central Museum of the Risorgimento)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: PILO, Carl Gustav (1711-1793). The Coronation of

PILO, Carl Gustav (1711-1793). The Coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden. Oil. SWEDEN. Stockholm. The Nacional Museum of Fine Arts

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey - Parliament

Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey - Parliament
Opening of the Turkish Parliament - the Sultan arrives in his box and delivers the Royal Speech(back centre). There is a balcony on the upper right full of the diplomatic Corp

Background imageAbsolute Collection: A Landlady with her a prospective lodger

A Landlady with her a prospective lodger
Seaside Landlady (discussing previous lodger):And to crown it all, she actually wanted to take alf of my lovely pictures down! So I tells er straight, You ain t got no soul for art. I says

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Elisabeth of Russia (1709-1762). Empress of Russia. House of

Elisabeth of Russia (1709-1762). Empress of Russia. House of Romanov. Portrait. Engrving. Colored

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Louis XIV of France (1638-1715). House of Bourbon. Sculpture

Louis XIV of France (1638-1715). House of Bourbon. Sculpture
Louis XIV of France (1638-1715). Monarch of the House of Bourbon. Sculpture. Paris. France

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Frederick III (1609-1670). King of Denmark and Norway

Frederick III (1609-1670). King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death. Colored engraving

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Nicholas I (1796-1855). Czar of Russia (1825-1855)

Nicholas I (1796-1855). Czar of Russia (1825-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. Engraving. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow. History Museum

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Dom Miguel (1802-1866). King of Portugal (1828-1834)

Dom Miguel (1802-1866). King of Portugal (1828-1834). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Spain (1823). Ferdinand VII arrives in Puerto de

Spain (1823). Ferdinand VII arrives in Puerto de Santa Maric after the French attack (1st October 1823). Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Background imageAbsolute Collection: LOUIS XVI of France (1754-1793). King of France

LOUIS XVI of France (1754-1793). King of France (1774-1792). Coronation of Louis XVI. Arrival of the King to Reims for the consecration ceremony on June 11, 1775. Engraving. FRANCE

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Orleans, Philip II, duc d (1674-1723). Regent of

Orleans, Philip II, duc d (1674-1723). Regent of France (1715-1723). The Cabinet of the Grand Dauphin at the Versailles Palace. 1723. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Spain. Philip Vs reign. Nueva Planta Decrees (1716)

Spain. Philip Vs reign. Nueva Planta Decrees (1716). SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Barcelona University Library

Background imageAbsolute Collection: HARO, Luis M鮤ez de (1598-1661). Spanish nobleman

HARO, Luis M鮤ez de (1598-1661). Spanish nobleman
HARO, Luis M鮤 ez de (1598-1661). Spanish nobleman, political figure and general. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza. Academia General Militar (General Military Academy)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: OLIVARES, Gaspar de Guzmᮬconde-duque de (1587-1645)

OLIVARES, Gaspar de Guzmᮬconde-duque de (1587-1645)
OLIVARES, Gaspar de Guzmᮬ conde-duque de (1587-1645). Spanish statesman, court favourite of Philip IV (1622-1643). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Background imageAbsolute Collection: ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaqu�(1778-1844). Spanish prelate

ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaqu�(1778-1844). Spanish prelate
ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaqu� (1778-1844). Spanish prelate. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Background imageAbsolute Collection: COTTE, Robert de. Palace of Versailles. Chapel

COTTE, Robert de. Palace of Versailles. Chapel
COTTE, Robert de (1656-1735). Palace of Versailles. Royal Chapel. 1710. FRANCE. Versailles. Palace of Versailles. Classicism. Architecture

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Suffragette Votes for Women Hooks & Eyes

Suffragette Votes for Women Hooks & Eyes
A tiny cardboard box, packaging for Votes for Women (Trademark!) hooks and eyes. Guaranteed rust proof. An absolute necessity for the dressmaker in keeping garments closed

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Source Size = 3789 x 2542

Source Size = 3789 x 2542
Scene from " the Rivals" at the Charing Cross Theatre, London, Mr. John Clarke as " bob Acres, " and Mr. Charles Harcourt as " captain Absolute"

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Supermarine S6B S1596

Supermarine S6B S1596
Supermarine S6B, S1596. This aircraft went on to claim the World Absolute Speed Record

Background imageAbsolute Collection: ALBERONI, Giulio (1664-1752). Italian cardinal

ALBERONI, Giulio (1664-1752). Italian cardinal

Background imageAbsolute Collection: VINUESA, Mat�(1770-1821). Assault ot the prison

VINUESA, Mat�(1770-1821). Assault ot the prison
VINUESA, Matic; (1770-1821). Assault ot the prison and killing of Vinuesa. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Background imageAbsolute Collection: MOURA, Crist󢡬de (1538-1613). Portuguese politician

MOURA, Crist󢡬de (1538-1613). Portuguese politician
MOURA, Crist󢡬 de (1538-1613). Portuguese politician at the service of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN. Zaragoza. Academia General Militar (General Military Academy)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: DUBOIS, Guillaume (1656-1723). French politician

DUBOIS, Guillaume (1656-1723). French politician and cardinal. Engraving based on a portrait by Rigaud. Engraving

Background imageAbsolute Collection: FERDINAND I of Austria (1793-1875). Emperor of

FERDINAND I of Austria (1793-1875). Emperor of Austria (1835 and 1848). ITALY. Venice. Museum of the Risorgimento and the Venetian nineteenth century

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Joseph II of Habsburg (1741-1790). Emperor of

Joseph II of Habsburg (1741-1790). Emperor of Austria (1765-1790). Archduke of Austria (1765-1790). Austrain school. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Background imageAbsolute Collection: The Restoration of the Constitution

The Restoration of the Constitution
A patriotic postcard celebrating the Constitution of July 1908. Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918) oversaw a period of decline in the power and extent of the Empire

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Cycloidal geometry

Cycloidal geometry. Historical artwork showing a geometrical curve called a cycloid. This curve can be generated by tracing the path of a point on a circle that is rolling along a straight line

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Visit of German Kaiser to Turkey

Visit of German Kaiser to Turkey
The Visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II to Turkey for an official state meeting with Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918). They are visiting the German School at Constantinople

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Turkey - Visit of ther Kaiser Wilhelm II

Turkey - Visit of ther Kaiser Wilhelm II
The visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II (with his wife Augusta Viktoria) to meet with the Turkish Sultan, Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918)

Background imageAbsolute Collection: Kirks Flake Soap

Kirks Flake Soap
Kirks Flake White Soap - nothing so dainty or delicate in lingerie, laces, linens or woolens, but what it can be washed in absolute safety with Kirks Flake White



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"Absolute: A Glimpse into History's Engravings" Step back in time to the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) through an intriguing engraving, where world leaders shaped a new Europe. Unlock the secrets of Solomon's Seal, a symbol steeped in mysticism and ancient wisdom that transcends time. Marvel at the grandeur of Versailles as you gaze upon the stables and gates from the Palace, captured forever in an exquisite 1683 engraving. Join Gerhard Nitschke as he sits fearlessly in the cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V3 42C+11, a testament to human ingenuity and aviation prowess. Witness Sir Arthur Wing Pinero embodying Sir Anthony Absolute on stage, bringing wit and charm to life with every performance. Experience Catherine I's reign through her magnificent Great Sled, a symbol of power and opulence during Russia's golden age (1684-1727). Contemplate Hegel's profound philosophies as his portrait stares back at you from an enchanting engraving. Delve into his thoughts that shaped generations. Immerse yourself in history alongside Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria (1793-1875), whose rule left an indelible mark on European politics and culture. Transport yourself to Carl Gustav Pilos' masterpiece - The Coronation Of - where regal splendor unfolds before your eyes with each stroke of his brush (1711-1793). Feel the heat rise within you as Paris ignites on July 12th, 1789. Witness this pivotal moment etched forever in colored engravings – setting fire to walls but fueling revolution. Discover Go-Daigo's resilience as he holds court amidst mountains; witness this unfortunate emperor who defied fate itself through lithographic artistry.