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Basis Collection

"Basis: Unveiling the Threads of History and Knowledge" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we explore the diverse tapestry of human existence

Background imageBasis Collection: Erwin Schrodinger

Erwin Schrodinger
ERWIN SCHRODINGER Austrian physicist whose research into subatomic particles is the basis of quantum mechanics

Background imageBasis Collection: UFO crashes at Aztec, New Mexico

UFO crashes at Aztec, New Mexico
A flying saucer which allegedly crashed near Aztec, New Mexico, reported by Frank Scully with spurious data from Dr G, but with possible basis in fact

Background imageBasis Collection: Vlad Drakul, Romanian

Vlad Drakul, Romanian
VLAD DRAKUL (Vlad the Devil) Romanian prince of Walachia Partial basis for legendary Dracula

Background imageBasis Collection: March of the Israelites

March of the Israelites
The march of the Israelites, carrying the Ark of the Covenant containing the two tablets of the Law, regarded as the basis of the covenant between Yahweh and Israel

Background imageBasis Collection: Key figures behind tariff reform from Birmingham area

Key figures behind tariff reform from Birmingham area
The key figures behind tariff reform from the Birmingham area. Tariff Reform introduced by Joseph and Austen Chamberlain in 1903

Background imageBasis Collection: Base of the skull, human teeth, knee cap (after Clopton Havers), mucus gland, etc

Base of the skull, human teeth, knee cap (after Clopton Havers), mucus gland, etc
FLO4611538 Base of the skull, human teeth, knee cap (after Clopton Havers), mucus gland, etc. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard from Denis Diderot's Encyclopedia, Pellet, Geneva

Background imageBasis Collection: Candlelabra in bronze and ormolu with relief of Coriolanus in base

Candlelabra in bronze and ormolu with relief of Coriolanus in base, bronze figure holding the crystal sconce
FLO4689256 Candlelabra in bronze and ormolu with relief of Coriolanus in base, bronze figure holding the crystal sconce. Chromolithograph by W

Background imageBasis Collection: Cotton - Gossypium: different varieties formed basis of cotton production in widespread parts of

Cotton - Gossypium: different varieties formed basis of cotton production in widespread parts of the world
533355 Cotton - Gossypium: different varieties formed basis of cotton production in widespread parts of the world, including India, China, Egypt, America

Background imageBasis Collection: Draped vase with striped canopy lid, vase with gold figures of sirens over a fluted base

Draped vase with striped canopy lid, vase with gold figures of sirens over a fluted base
FLO4633390 Draped vase with striped canopy lid, vase with gold figures of sirens over a fluted base, and vase with botanical panel decorated with ram heads and goatskin

Background imageBasis Collection: Porcelain for domestic use: Water pot and bowl decorated with flowers on a white base

Porcelain for domestic use: Water pot and bowl decorated with flowers on a white base
FLO4633360 Porcelain for domestic use: Water pot and bowl decorated with flowers on a white base, and water pot with flowers on partial background

Background imageBasis Collection: Chalice vase with lid and nautical scene after a painting by Moren, baluster vase with lid

Chalice vase with lid and nautical scene after a painting by Moren, baluster vase with lid
FLO4633468 Chalice vase with lid and nautical scene after a painting by Moren, baluster vase with lid, metalled base and panel with cupids, and chalice vase with lid and military scene

Background imageBasis Collection: Dr Faustus conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed the subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe

Dr Faustus conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed the subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe
530305 Dr Faustus conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed the subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe. Goethe's version was the basis for Gounod's opera

Background imageBasis Collection: The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, Recruitment General

The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, Recruitment General
An illustration which shows the scene of two men speaking with a military general, who is judging how they look as the basis of recruitment. Date: circa 1901

Background imageBasis Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). La UGT. Columna

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). La UGT. Columna y base de la victoria (UGT. Column and basis of Victory). Poster

Background imageBasis Collection: Ggantija phallic stone. Bronze Age

Ggantija phallic stone. Bronze Age
CUL4927584 Ggantija phallic stone. Bronze Age by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Ggantija phallic stone. Bronze Age. Sculpture on rock. EUROPE. MALTA. Gozo Island. Victoria)

Background imageBasis Collection: School, Daniel Farro, trade card (engraving)

School, Daniel Farro, trade card (engraving)
983988 School, Daniel Farro, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School, Daniel Farro, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageBasis Collection: A Duck and Eight Ducklings (chromolitho)

A Duck and Eight Ducklings (chromolitho)
2802785 A Duck and Eight Ducklings (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Duck and Eight Ducklings)

Background imageBasis Collection: Captioned Marquess of Queensbury, John Sholto Douglas

Captioned Marquess of Queensbury, John Sholto Douglas
Vintage 19th century photograph: captioned on the back as Marquess of Queensbury. John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry (20 July 1844 - 31 January 1900), was a Scottish nobleman

Background imageBasis Collection: Eight Geese (chromolitho)

Eight Geese (chromolitho)
2802790 Eight Geese (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eight Geese. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne)

Background imageBasis Collection: Four Sheep (chromolitho)

Four Sheep (chromolitho)
2802780 Four Sheep (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four Sheep. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne)

Background imageBasis Collection: Addition and Multiplication (chromolitho)

Addition and Multiplication (chromolitho)
2802792 Addition and Multiplication (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Addition and Multiplication)

Background imageBasis Collection: Ten Rabbits (chromolitho)

Ten Rabbits (chromolitho)
2802786 Ten Rabbits (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ten Rabbits. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne)

Background imageBasis Collection: Three Horses (chromolitho)

Three Horses (chromolitho)
2802779 Three Horses (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Horses. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne)

Background imageBasis Collection: Two Cows (chromolitho)

Two Cows (chromolitho)
2802778 Two Cows (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Cows. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBasis Collection: Lady Harberton on ladies dress (engraving)

Lady Harberton on ladies dress (engraving)
5223931 Lady Harberton on ladies dress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Harberton on ladies dress)

Background imageBasis Collection: A Norman village, operating on a feudal basis (lithograph)

A Norman village, operating on a feudal basis (lithograph)
5999305 A Norman village, operating on a feudal basis (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Norman village, operating on a feudal basis)

Background imageBasis Collection: Ten Pigeons (chromolitho)

Ten Pigeons (chromolitho)
2802791 Ten Pigeons (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ten Pigeons. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne)

Background imageBasis Collection: Two Donkeys (chromolitho)

Two Donkeys (chromolitho)
2802787 Two Donkeys (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Donkeys. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne)

Background imageBasis Collection: A Hen and Seven Chickens (chromolitho)

A Hen and Seven Chickens (chromolitho)
2802784 A Hen and Seven Chickens (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hen and Seven Chickens)

Background imageBasis Collection: Six Deer (chromolitho)

Six Deer (chromolitho)
2802789 Six Deer (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Six Deer. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBasis Collection: Four Goats (chromolitho)

Four Goats (chromolitho)
2802788 Four Goats (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four Goats. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne)

Background imageBasis Collection: The Sow and Her Six Little Piggies (chromolitho)

The Sow and Her Six Little Piggies (chromolitho)
2802783 The Sow and Her Six Little Piggies (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sow and Her Six Little Piggies)

Background imageBasis Collection: Spot and Her Five Puppies (chromolitho)

Spot and Her Five Puppies (chromolitho)
2802782 Spot and Her Five Puppies (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spot and Her Five Puppies)

Background imageBasis Collection: Cat and Four Kittens (chromolitho)

Cat and Four Kittens (chromolitho)
2802781 Cat and Four Kittens (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat and Four Kittens)

Background imageBasis Collection: Using up Cold Fish (b / w photo)

Using up Cold Fish (b / w photo)
5989822 Using up Cold Fish (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Using up Cold Fish)

Background imageBasis Collection: MARCH OF THE ISRAELITES

MARCH OF THE ISRAELITES
The march of the Israelites, carrying the Ark of the Covenant containing the two tablets of the Law, regarded as the basis of the covenant between Yahweh and Israel

Background imageBasis Collection: DC-6 at Belize

DC-6 at Belize
Douglas DC-6 freighter seen from the hide taxiway. One of many that would transit through on a regular basis. Date: 1990

Background imageBasis Collection: Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier

Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier
Lavoisier, Antoine-Laurent (1743-1794). French chemist. Established the composition of the water and the basis of bioenergetics. Portrait at his laboratory. Oil

Background imageBasis Collection: Wording of the 1601 Poor Relief Act

Wording of the 1601 Poor Relief Act
The opening section of the 1601 parliamentary Act for Relief of the Poor which formed the basis of what became known as the Old Poor Law

Background imageBasis Collection: Man flees barking dog XXIII basis dog title object

Man flees barking dog XXIII basis dog title object
Man flees from a barking dog XXIII. On the basis of a dog (title on object), A man fleeing to the right for a barking dog Print from a book in which 36 prints with phrases. Print used in: F

Background imageBasis Collection: Mahomet Religious ceremonies customs forms worship practised

Mahomet Religious ceremonies customs forms worship practised
Mahomet, Religious ceremonies and customs, or, The forms of worship practised by the several nations of the known world, from the earliest records to the present time

Background imageBasis Collection: Spain (1892). Bases de Manresa, catalanist asesembly

Spain (1892). Bases de Manresa, catalanist asesembly gathered togheter at the City Hall of Manresa, which wrote the Basis for the Catalan Regional Constitution. Drawing by Jaume Pahissa. Drawing

Background imageBasis Collection: Egyptian alabaster to perfume. 5th century BC

Egyptian alabaster to perfume. 5th century BC. From Empuries. Girona Archaeological Museum. Spain

Background imageBasis Collection: Arcisse De Caumont

Arcisse De Caumont
ARCISSE DE CAUMONT French archeologist, generally considered to be responsible for putting French archeology on a scientific basis. Date: 1801 - 1873

Background imageBasis Collection: Count Bergami - 1

Count Bergami - 1
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier and companion to Caroline of Brunswick; her scandalous relationship with him was the basis for her trial, but was not proved. Date: circa 1805-1815

Background imageBasis Collection: Antoine Francois Prevost

Antoine Francois Prevost
ANTOINE FRANCOIS PREVOST- D EXILES, known as the Abbe Prevost French writer, best known for his novel Manon Lescaut, the basis for two fine operas. Date: 1697 - 1763

Background imageBasis Collection: St Jamess Street by Reginald G. Eves

St Jamess Street by Reginald G. Eves (1876-1941), one of two paintings by Eves which had been accepted by the Royal Academy for the Summer Exhibition

Background imageBasis Collection: Plank shop at Battersbys hatworks

Plank shop at Battersbys hatworks showing formed felt cones, te basis for a fur felt hat. Note the huge amount of pipework, and the exposed belt drives to the machinery. Date: 1902



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"Basis: Unveiling the Threads of History and Knowledge" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we explore the diverse tapestry of human existence. From scientific pioneers to ancient mysteries, from epic battles to artistic masterpieces, the concept of "basis" reveals itself in countless forms. Erwin Schrodinger's groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics laid the basis for our understanding of the subatomic world, challenging conventional wisdom and opening new frontiers of knowledge. Meanwhile, an enigmatic UFO crashes at Aztec, New Mexico, leaving us questioning the very basis of extraterrestrial life. Recalling biblical times, we witness the March of the Israelites across treacherous lands as they sought their promised land—a testament to faith and determination that remains a basis for many religious beliefs today. Similarly, Vlad Drakul's reign in Romania serves as a chilling reminder of how power can be built upon fear and brutality. Closer to home, key figures behind tariff reform from Birmingham shape economic policies that lay down a solid basis for trade relations. In France and Europe alike, scholars meticulously translate Latin Bible texts—laying down foundations for future generations' spiritual guidance. The Thirteen Days Of Leandre reveal tales from medieval times when recruitment generals formed crucial bases for armies seeking victory. Simultaneously during Spain's Civil War (1936-1939), La UGT Columna stands as a steadfast foundation fighting against oppression. In science's realm again emerges Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier—the father of modern chemistry—who established chemical nomenclature on which further scientific progress was based. The Ggantija phallic stone from Bronze Age Malta hints at ancient rituals whose true purpose remains shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly served as some form of cultural or religious foundation. Education becomes another pillar with Daniel Farro's trade card engraving showcasing schools as essential bases where young minds are nurtured into tomorrow's leaders.