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Christopher Columbus at La Rabida, 1872. By F. Adam
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Genoese navigator. Columbus at the Convent of La Rabida, 1872. Copy by F. Adam of the homonimous painting by Eduardo Cano de la Pena. Maritime Museum. Barcelona

Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten and General Montgomery, Franc
Photograph showing Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979), then Commander-in-Chief of the South-East Asia Command, talking with General Montgomery (1887-1976) in Normandy, France, 1944

Sense & Sensibility
Colonel Brandon has some explaining to do with Elinor

School for Butlers
Trainee butlers take notes as their teacher points to a blackboard diagram, explaining the correct way to carve lamb

Changes in warfare being explained to veterans by Colonel Ashley, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502717 Changes in warfare being explained to veterans by Colonel Ashley, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Changes in warfare being explained to veterans by Colonel Ashley)

Artaxerxes grants freedom to the Jews in Persia, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665604 Artaxerxes grants freedom to the Jews in Persia, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Artaxerxes grants freedom to the Jews in Persia)

Jesus preaches by the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665616 Jesus preaches by the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

"Face to Face": Effie Blount's Explanation, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Face to Face": Effie Blount's Explanation, 1862. Illustration to a short story by John Saunderss. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.

King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. British officers explaining trench mortar to King George V and Edward, Prince of Wales at the Trench Warfare School, Helfaut, France during World War I

Afflicted with the Jim-Jams, 1872. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Afflicted with the Jim-Jams, 1872. A street-car passenger tries to befuddle the ticket collector with nonsensical conversation

Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Robert Macaire explains how he swindles money out of gullible investors. Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour...j'avais cree une societe au

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysanne de Schwatzenbourgenghusse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysanne de Schwatzenbourgenghusse, c1797

Marriage of Ubayd (recto)... c1580. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of Ubayd (recto). Folio from a Tutinama (image 2 of 2), c1580

Joseph explains the dreams of the baker and the cupbearer, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
Joseph explains the dreams of the baker and the cupbearer, 1700-1799

The Drawing Lesson, 1808. Creator: Louis Moritz
The Drawing Lesson, 1808

The Music Lesson, 1808. Creator: Louis Moritz
The Music Lesson, 1808

Doctor's Visit, 1750-1760. Creator: Elisabeth Geertruida Wassenbergh
Doctor's Visit, 1750-1760

Venus and Mars, 1628. Creator: Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem
Venus and Mars, 1628

Italian Girls with Tomatoes in Baskets; Fruit Bearers from Amalfi, 1878-79, 1878-1879. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
Italian Girls with Tomatoes in Baskets; Fruit Bearers from Amalfi, 1878-79, 1878-1879

Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1928

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Mother and child playing at the beach, under a pier

The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Creator: Eugene Burnand
The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Parable of the Pearl (also the Pearl of Great Price) Matthew 13:45-46 illustrates the value of the Kingdom of Heaven

Christopher Columbus before the Council at Salamanca, Spain, 1487. Columbus (1451-1506) making an unsuccessful attempt to persuade the council appointed by King Ferdinand II of Spain to fund his

Washington, D.C. Public Schools - classroom scenes and school activities, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Washington, D.C. Public Schools - classroom scenes and school activities, (1899?)

Washington, D.C. Public Schools- classroom scenes and school activities, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Washington, D.C. Public Schools- classroom scenes and school activities, (1899?)

Spanish Civil War. Leaflet explaining how to help the Propaganda Service. Secretaria de Propaganda del gobierno Republicano (Propaganda Department of the Republican Government). Barcelona. Drawing

He appeared thus after his death to the historian Platina, explaining that because he lived like a beast during his lifetime, he did so still, being dead Date: reigned 1034 - 1045

The Annunciation, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 In, 1866
3665612 The Annunciation, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 In, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Annunciation, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Ezra shows the ten commandments on tablets, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665605 Ezra shows the ten commandments on tablets, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Ezra shows the ten commandments on tablets)

Students at Washington High School at class, training... to the war effort, Los Angeles, Calif
Students at Washington High School at class, training for specific contributions to the war effort, Los Angeles, Calif. Ralph Angar, instructor

The Outrage on the Queen, Scene in the Assize Court, reading, during the State Trial of Roderick MacLean (engraving)
1060718 The Outrage on the Queen, Scene in the Assize Court, reading, during the State Trial of Roderick MacLean (engraving) by Durand

The Right Honourable H H Fowler, MP, explaining the Parish Councils Bill in the House of Commons
1627551 The Right Honourable H H Fowler, MP, explaining the Parish Councils Bill in the House of Commons, 2 November (engraving) by Wilson

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dreams (oil on canvas)
5973482 Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dreams (oil on canvas) by Tengnagel, Jan (1584-1635) (circle of); 137.8x117.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Don Quixote - conference with his squire
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. An account of Don Quixotes conference with his squire

Fisherman and his son, 1884 (oil on canvas)
OVR394605 Fisherman and his son, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Kolstoe, Fredrik (1860-1945); 32x24 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Upon the Mart, 1870 / 91. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Upon the Mart, 1870/91

Illustration of Pocahontas speaking to her father and her tribe
american culture, colonisation, communication, courage, discussion, explaining, history, indigenous culture, indoors, mature adult, mature men, mid adult, mid adult men, mythology

Indians Experiencing a Lunar Eclipse, c. 1848-50 (oil on canvas)
985469 Indians Experiencing a Lunar Eclipse, c.1848-50 (oil on canvas) by Rimmer, William (1816-79); 66.7x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indians Experiencing a Lunar Eclipse)

Gypsies by the Campfire (recto); Zigeunerinnen am Lagerfeuer (recto), c
825996 Gypsies by the Campfire (recto); Zigeunerinnen am Lagerfeuer (recto), c.1927 (distemper on burlap) by Muller or Mueller

Marie Antoinettes History Lesson (oil on canvas)
827115 Marie Antoinettes History Lesson (oil on canvas) by Telser, Anton (19th century); 57.1x76.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Peter was busy telling his mother all about it (colour litho)
5995907 Peter was busy telling his mother all about it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter was busy telling his mother all about it)

Columbus explaining his discoveries to Ferdinand and Isabella (engraving)
6003628 Columbus explaining his discoveries to Ferdinand and Isabella (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"A Lesson in Empire making"(litho)
1036812 " A Lesson in Empire making" (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Lesson in Empire making")

Franz Joseph Gall, German neuroanatomist and physiologist (chromolitho)
974611 Franz Joseph Gall, German neuroanatomist and physiologist (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828)

The Pacification of Crete, the British Military Commissioner explaining to Representative Christians the Condition for
1064063 The Pacification of Crete, the British Military Commissioner explaining to Representative Christians the Condition for Disarmament (litho) by Paget

Diagram explaining Horology or Dyalling, from The Gentlemans Recreation
483372 Diagram explaining Horology or Dyalling, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School

Voltas battery (colour litho)
2807717 Voltas battery (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voltas battery. Alessandro Volta demonstrating his invention to Napoleon. Inventions illustres)

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"Explaining the Uncharted: From Admirals to Historians, Hints of Enlightenment" In a world filled with mysteries and unanswered questions, the art becomes paramount. Throughout history, notable figures have taken on this noble task, shedding light on the unknown and guiding us towards understanding. Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten and General Montgomery strategized their way through war-torn battlefields, meticulously explaining their plans for victory. Their leadership paved the way for triumph in times of chaos. Christopher Columbus found himself at La Rabida in 1872, passionately explaining his ambitious voyage across uncharted seas. With determination in his eyes, he sought support for his audacious quest that would forever change our perception of the world. Jane Austen's timeless novel "Sense & Sensibility" delves into human emotions like no other. Through her eloquent prose and relatable characters, she masterfully explains the complexities of love and societal expectations. Even butlers had their own school dedicated to explaining proper etiquette and service. The School for Butlers taught aspiring servants how to navigate high society with grace and finesse - an essential skill in maintaining order behind closed doors. During the Spanish Civil War, a leaflet emerged offering guidance on survival amidst chaos. It explained how to protect oneself during turbulent times when uncertainty reigned supreme – a beacon of hope amidst despair. Platina's encounter with a deceased historical figure revealed an eerie truth about one's actions echoing beyond death itself. This haunting revelation served as a cautionary tale that explained how living virtuously is crucial even after we depart from this earthly realm. Film producer Anthony Asquith paused amidst bustling film sets in Twickenham to provide instructions that would shape cinematic masterpieces. His keen eye for detail allowed him to explain his vision effortlessly while leaving an indelible mark on British cinema history. The Annunciation painting by F. Adam depicted divine intervention explained through art.