Allegorical Collection (page 21)

The two lovers, a satirical allegory on marriages of convenience (colour litho)
7201534 The two lovers, a satirical allegory on marriages of convenience (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The two lovers)

American political cartoons (litho)
7201872 American political cartoons (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American political cartoons)

Winged Victory in Bronze (engraving)
7193893 Winged Victory in Bronze (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winged Victory in Bronze)

The Prussian Circe (litho)
7149604 The Prussian Circe (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussian Circe. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Give Him His Due (litho)
7149603 Give Him His Due (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Give Him His Due. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

The iron fist of Germany painting a picture (litho)
7149597 The iron fist of Germany painting a picture (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The iron fist of Germany painting a picture)

Respect for Kultur (litho)
7149616 Respect for Kultur (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Respect for Kultur. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Fourteen centuries of French history (engraving)
7149524 Fourteen centuries of French history (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourteen centuries of French history)

European trade and colonisation of Africa, Asia and the Americas (engraving)
7172558 European trade and colonisation of Africa, Asia and the Americas (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: European trade and colonisation of Africa)

Casket of chocolate being handed to Neptune to be made known to the countries of the World (engraving)
7172131 Casket of chocolate being handed to Neptune to be made known to the countries of the World (engraving) by European School

Bismarck as Prometheus (engraving)
7157244 Bismarck as Prometheus (engraving) by Gilbert-Martin, Charles (1839-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck as Prometheus)

Belgium (colour litho)
7156995 Belgium (colour litho) by Caffyn, Walter Wallor (1845-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belgium. Illustration from The Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Gift Book (Jarrold & Sons, London)

Christiana and the pilgrims at the bath of sanctification, an illustration from from The Pilgrims Progress by John
7153570 Christiana and the pilgrims at the bath of sanctification, an illustration from from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho) by English School

Italian poet Dante Alighieri and Beatrice Portinari (chromolitho)
7150275 Italian poet Dante Alighieri and Beatrice Portinari (chromolitho) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian poet Dante Alighieri and Beatrice Portinari)

The Four Seasons, 1660-1734
7202581 The Four Seasons, 1660-1734 by Qipei, Gao (1672-1734); 30 x 31 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: The Four Seasons)

Antonio Canova: A Muse, Sappho (engraving)
7168778 Antonio Canova: A Muse, Sappho (engraving) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Muse, Sappho)

A Tete aTete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805
A Tete a Tete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805

Hungry Rats in an Empty Barn, published March 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
Hungry Rats in an Empty Barn, published March 1806

John Bulls First Visit to his Old Friend the New Secretary, published March 3, 1806

The Brazen Image Erected on a Pedestal Wrought by Himself, published May 29, 1802

Plebean Spirit, published July 25, 1814. Creator: Charles Williams
Plebean Spirit, published July 25, 1814

Study for Inquisition, Illustration to Columbiad, c. 1806. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Study for Inquisition, Illustration to Columbiad, c. 1806

Leap Year, published March 1816. Creator: Charles Williams
Leap Year, published March 1816

The Honeymoon, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
The Honeymoon, 1806

The Cave of Despair, c. 1769. Creator: Henry Fuseli
The Cave of Despair, c. 1769

Libertys Last Refuge, July 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Libertys Last Refuge, July 1894

The Republic Calls Us... plate fifteen from Actualites, 1915

Refugees from the Meuse, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Refugees from the Meuse, 1915

Truth and the Two Soldiers, 1891. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Truth and the Two Soldiers, 1891

Keats Last Sonnet, 1887. Creator: Will H. Low
Keats Last Sonnet, 1887

Death and the Young Mother, from Revue Fantaisiste, 1861. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
Death and the Young Mother, from Revue Fantaisiste, 1861

St. Anthony and Death, 1837. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
St. Anthony and Death, 1837

Hunters Surprised by Death, 1857. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
Hunters Surprised by Death, 1857

Bathing Woman and Time, 1857. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
Bathing Woman and Time, 1857

Bathing Woman and Death, 1857. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
Bathing Woman and Death, 1857

Initial Letter M (Venus) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letter M (Venus) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Johnsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Contents Page of The Savoy No 1, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Contents Page of The Savoy No 1, 1895. Caricature of John Bull holding quill pen and sharpened pencils, illustration for " The Savoy" magazine

Panel Entitled "Night", England, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel Entitled " Night", England, 19th century. Probably after Bertel Thorvaldsen

Plate, Haarlem, Mid 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Plate, Haarlem, Mid 17th century

Clutha Vase, Glasgow, c. 1895. Creator: Christopher Dresser
Clutha Vase, Glasgow, c. 1895

Pair of Covered Vases, England, c. 1885. Creator: Crown Derby
Pair of Covered Vases, England, c. 1885

Allegorical Figure Group: The Arts, Buen Retiro, 18th century

Allegorical Figure Group: The Virtues, Buen Retiro, 18th century

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Victory, 68-69. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Victory, 68-69. Reverse: a wreath encircling the inscription SPQR. Minted in Gaul (modern France)

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus... about 293
Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus (Maximian or Maximianus I), about 293. Reverse: the god Jupiter presents the emperor with a globe

Quinarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Arcadius, 393 (Spring)-394 (6 September). Reverse: the goddess Victory. Minted in Mediolanum (modern Milan, Italy)

Quinarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Victory, about 43-42 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Quinarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Victory, about 43-42 BCE. Reverse: lion facing right. Minted in Gallia Transalpina, the first Roman province north of the Alps (in modern France)

Picture Depicting Peace, Justice, and Plenty (Needlework), England, 17th century. Allegorical figures of Justice with sword and scales, Peace with palm frond and dove holding an olive branch

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"Unveiling the Depths: Allegorical Representations Across Time and Space" From the "Kiss of the Oceans" at the Panama Canal, where Atlantic meets Pacific, to the "Defenders of the Empire" - British Army, Navy, and Airforce standing tall; allegory has long been a powerful tool in conveying complex ideas. Intriguingly, even socialist ideals found their way into art with "The Workers May-Pole, " a design for a thought-provoking socialist poster. Similarly, alchemy's mystique is captured in the enigmatic "Alchemical Tree. " "Bismarck as Blacksmith" portrays political power through an allegorical lens while William John Wainwright's masterpiece - "Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins" - invites contemplation on wisdom and folly. "WOMENs SUFFRAGE: The Awakening, " by Henry Mayer showcases an allegorical representation striding across western states towards equality. Alice Duer Miller's poignant poem echoes this sentiment below. A trades union membership certificate symbolizes solidarity among workers while Vera Mukhina's sculpture captures unity between laborers in Moscow. Mary L. Macomber delves into darkness with her evocative piece titled "Night and Her Daughter Sleep. " Meanwhile, Hieronymus Bosch takes us on a surreal journey through sin and pleasure with his iconic triptych - "The Garden of Earthly Delights. " Lastly, we find ourselves immersed in satire as Hogarth presents us with "The Bathos, " reminding us that humor can also be employed within allegory to convey profound messages. These diverse examples remind us that allegories have transcended time and culture to provoke thought, challenge norms, and inspire change throughout history.