Anna Collection (page 5)

Advert for The Book of Anna Pavlova, 1930 Date: 1930

The Princess and the Swineherd
A silhouette depicting a scene from the fairy tale The Princess & the Swineherd. Artist: Anna Schirmer Date: circa 1920

The Elves and the Shoemaker
A silhouette depicting a scene from the fairy tale The Elves & the Shoemaker. Artist: Anna Schirmer Date: circa 1920

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A silhouette depicting a scene from the fairy tale Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Artist: Anna Schirmer Date: circa 1920

Snow White and Rose Red
A silhouette depicting a scene from the fairy tale Snow White & Rose Red. Artist: Anna Schirmer Date: circa 1920

Anna Rogers (active 1920s)

Page from The Tatler featuring a photograph of a group at the 8th birthday part of the Master of Carnegie, son of Lord and Lady Maud Carnegie (formerly Princess Maud of Fife)

Madame Tussaud
Anna Maria Marie Tussaud (1761-1850), a French artist known for her wax sculptures and Madame Tussauds, the wax museum she founded in London. Date: 1875

Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Costumes of the 13th century. A prince and two knights swearing allegiance to a king, the investiture of a knight, a wedding ceremony, and a king with crown over chainmail armour

"The question was, were the mirrors in the corners of the room positively libellous
" The question was, were the mirrors in the corners of the room positively libellous, or did one look every inch the grotesque figure reflected

Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)
5855511 Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris, flower in patterns for wallpaper, stained glass and tiles, 1897 (lithograph)
5855496 Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris, flower in patterns for wallpaper, stained glass and tiles, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving)
GIA938494 Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Anna Karenina: The quarrel between Anna and her husband (litho)
5217901 Illustration for Anna Karenina: The quarrel between Anna and her husband (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The quarrel between Anna and her husband)

Illustration for Anna Karenina: Vronsky encounters Anna at the station (litho)
5217900 Illustration for Anna Karenina: Vronsky encounters Anna at the station (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vronsky encounters Anna at the station)

Sir William Orpen with painting of Anna Pavlova
Sir William Orpen R.A. (1878 - 1931), pictured with his painting of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1931. Date: 1931

Anna Neagle, pictured in The Bystander at the time she was starring in the London Hippodrome in Stand Up and Sing, the first principal role she had in the West End. Date: 1931

Doris and Anna Zinkeisen at the theatre
Doris (left) and Anna Zinkeisen, artist sisters and designers, pictures at the opening night of " Waltzes in Vienna" at Alhambra Theatre in August 1931. Date: 1931

Anna Lucasta (programme cover)
Anna Lucasta was a popular 1940s Broadway play with an African American cast which transferred to Londons His Majestys Theatre in 1947. Date: 1947

First female member of Parliament, Anna Rogstad, April 1911
Front cover of the Sphere showing Anna Rogstad the first female member of Parliament in the world as she takes her place in the Nowegian Storting

Cartoon, Mrs Conover, Olympic Theatre, London
Cartoon, Mrs Anna Conover, manager of The Olympic Theatre, London. 1885

Ms 60 fol. 25r Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, from a collection of collects of
XIR415743 Ms 60 fol.25r Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, from a collection of collects of Odoart de Bersacques, Prevost of Saint-Omer (vellum) by French School

A portrait of Anna Pavlova, 1920 Date: 1920

A portrait of Anna Pavlova in her The Fairy Doll dance, 1925 Date: 1925

Anna Pavlova in her famous The Death of the Swan dance, 1925 Date: 1925

Volinine, Anna Pavlova and Novikoff in their Coquetterie de Colombine dance, 1925 Date: 1925

Anna Pavlova and Novikoff in Don Quixote, 1925 Date: 1925

Anna Pavlova and Novikoff in their Syrian dance, 1925 Date: 1925

Annas hummingbird, Calypte anna, juvenile
Annas hummingbird, Calypte anna (Ornismya anna), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History of

Gravestone of Anna Schmittner, died 1575, from the wall of St. Agatha Church in Aschaffenburg. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Opera singer Anna Thillon as Coriali in Cagliostro, 1843
Opera singer Anna Thillon as Coriali in Cagliostro, Act III, by Eugene Scribe, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie

Giulia Grisi as Ann Boleyn in the opera Anna Bolena, 1832
Italian opera singer Giulia Grisi as Ann Boleyn in the opera Anna Bolena by Gaetano Donizetti, Theatre Royal Italien, 1832

Opera singer Anna Thillon as Irma with lyre in Le Macon by Daniel Auber, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Hyacinth variety, Anna Carolina, Hyacinthus orientalis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Queen Dido of Carthages banquet for the poet Aeneas. Dido in a tiara is flanked by Aeneas and her sister Anna on a raised platform, while servants bring food and drink to a platter on a tripod

Madame Valere as Anna in Robin des Bois, 1824
Soprano singer Madame Valere as Anna in the Romantic opera Robin des Bois by Carl Maria von Weber, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Elisa Bonaparte, Duchess of Tucscany, Princess of Lucca, sister of Napoleon 1777-1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Maria Anna Victoria of Bavaria, 1660-1690
Maria Anna Victoria of Bavaria, wife of Louis of France, le Grand Dauphin 1660-1690. Marie Anne Christine Victoire de Baviere, Dauphine de France

Xmas. Arriving at the party
Victorian scene of a family arriving with a present. Christmas tree in window of house. Artist: Anna Stenberg Date: circa 1850

Anna Neagle, English actress. Date: 1934

Anna Pavlova at Shepheards Hotel, Cairo
Legendary ballet dancer, Anna Pavlova, pictured at one of the tables on the famous verandah of Shepheards Hotel in Cairo, Egypt

Anna May Wong cigarette card. Anna May Wong (1905-1961) was the most famous Chinese-American star of the golden age of cinema. In the 1920s and 1930s she worked in Hollywood, Britain and Germany

Countes Anna Andreoli at the Venice Lido
Countess Anna Andreoli posing rather dramatically on a gondola at the Venice Lido. Date: 1930

Santa Anna and his aide-de-camp Arista
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and two men sit on horseback. Santa Anna is in profile staring off to where his aide-de-camp Arista is pointing. Date: 1843

Birth and Baptism Certificate for Anna Margrata Willeman, Fraktur Painting, c
1562638 Birth and Baptism Certificate for Anna MargrAata Willeman, Fraktur Painting, c.1810 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by American School

Anna Neagle in the film Victoria the Great
Anna Neagle as Queen Victoria declared Empress of India in the film Victoria the Great (1937). 1937

Anna Neagle as Queen Victoria
Anna Neagle, actress, as Queen Victoria. She played the role in two films, Victoria the Great (1937) and Sixty Glorious Years (1938). 1930s

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"Anna: A Timeless Legacy of Grace, Talent, and Empowerment" From the ethereal beauty Pavlova dancing Swan Lake to the captivating presence of Anna-Maria Taigi, history has been graced with remarkable women named Anna. The mere mention of their names evokes a sense of elegance and strength. Anna Pavlova, an iconic ballerina known for her enchanting performances in Swan Lake and Giselle, left audiences spellbound with her graceful movements. Her portrait from 1923 captures the essence of her mesmerizing Swan Dance, forever immortalizing her talent. In another realm entirely, Vivien Leigh adorned the front cover of The Tatler magazine. Her portrayal as Black Beauty in 1967 showcased not only her acting prowess but also highlighted the enduring legacy that Annas continue to leave behind. Beyond entertainment lies a historical figure like no other - Anna Nzinga. This fearless queen fought against Portuguese colonization in Angola during the 17th century. Her unwavering determination serves as an inspiration even today. The artistic world owes much to Annas such as Schizonema Smithii and Anna Atkins. Their contributions through botanical illustrations and photography have enriched our understanding of nature's wonders. Moving into more contemporary times, we find ourselves captivated by figures like Anna May Wong in The Circle of Chalk or (Anna) Eleanor Roosevelt – both trailblazers who shattered societal norms and championed human rights causes on global platforms. Whether it be through dance or activism, artistry or leadership; throughout history, Annas have consistently pushed boundaries and left indelible marks on society's fabric. Their legacies serve as reminders that strength comes in many forms – grace on stage or compassion off it. Let us celebrate these remarkable women named Anna who have paved their own paths towards greatness while inspiring generations to come with their timeless charm and unwavering spirit.