Calligraphy Collection (page 2)

Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822
3083212 Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-born British astronomer. Hand writing sample.).

Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629-1685. Scottish peer. Hand writing sample
3083184 Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629-1685. Scottish peer. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection.

Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560
3083168 Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Sweden. Hand writing sample and signature.).

John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, 1504 - 1553
3083297 John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, 1504 - 1553.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English general, admiral and politician. Hand writing sample and signature.).

Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872
3083296 Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English author, illustrator and artist who wrote under the pseudonym of Alfred Crowquill)

John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848
3083284 John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eldest son of President John Adams and sixth President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.).

Pope Paul III, 1468 - 1549
3062209 Pope Paul III, 1468 - 1549.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Alessandro Farnese. Hand writing sample.).

George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759
3062204 George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-British Baroque composer. Hand writing sample.).

Victoria Maria Louisa Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, 1786 to 1861
3062197 Victoria Maria Louisa Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, 1786 to 1861.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother of Queen Victoria. Hand writing sample.).

Battle Scene, from a series depicting scenes from the Qianlong Campaign in Sichuan, 1772-76 (engraving)
BON111193 Battle Scene, from a series depicting scenes from the Qianlong Campaign in Sichuan, 1772-76 (engraving); 62.5x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from Francesco da Barberino's Documenti d'Amore (colour litho)
8626256 Scene from Francesco da Barberino's Documenti d'Amore (colour litho) by Italian School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace of Hope)

The Last Judgment of Jesus Christ (colour litho)
8626258 The Last Judgment of Jesus Christ (colour litho) by Italian School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Judgment of Jesus Christ)

Scene from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (colour litho)
8626253 Scene from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (colour litho) by Italian School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Trade card for Bromley, auctioneer, appraiser, land and house agent and surveyor, London (engraving)
8677624 Trade card for Bromley, auctioneer, appraiser, land and house agent and surveyor, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Bromley)

Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4982321 Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

Title page with decorative calligraphy among flowers and butterflies. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet
FLO4670815 Title page with decorative calligraphy among flowers and butterflies. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel from Hippolyte

Mushrooms: green russole and moegidake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646897 Mushrooms: green russole and moegidake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Yoheishi, Russula virescens

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (white and pink) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646739 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (white and pink) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: emetic russule and shimeji - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646680 Mushrooms: emetic russule and shimeji - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Benishimeji mushroom, Russula emetica

Mushrooms: anutake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646828 Mushrooms: anutake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646755 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: milk variety - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646744 Mushrooms: milk variety - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Hatsudake mushroom

Mushrooms: varietes a mycelium annular, growing in witch circle or circle of fees - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki
FLO4646724 Mushrooms: varietes a mycelium annular, growing in witch circle or circle of fees - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From
FLO4722375 Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665913 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

page of Operina created by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi
3507268 page of Operina created by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi; (add.info.: Page from 'Operina' by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi (1475-1527)

Oaks and Briers (Timon of Athens). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633833 Oaks and Briers (Timon of Athens). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Cowslip Burnet, Clover, Docks, Thistles, Kecksies and Burs (King Henry V)
FLO4633752 Cowslip Burnet, Clover, Docks, Thistles, Kecksies and Burs (King Henry V). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn

Daffodils, Violets, Primroses, Oxlips, Crownimperial, Lilies and Flower-de-Lace (The Winter's Tale)
FLO4633879 Daffodils, Violets, Primroses, Oxlips, Crownimperial, Lilies and Flower-de-Lace (The Winter's Tale). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn

Shi si jing fa hui
2626560 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Shi si jing fa hui
2626556 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625185 Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening of a commentary on Ibn S?n?'s [Avicenna's] famous poem written by 'Al)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626541 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript)
2625266 Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on diseases of the eye, possibly attributable to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

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Lilies and Roses (King John). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud
FLO4633737 Lilies and Roses (King John). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Title page calligraphed with a siren with an animal's paw and a knight out of a snail shell with a tail and legs
FLO4630692 Title page calligraphed with a siren with an animal's paw and a knight out of a snail shell with a tail and legs

Lettrines, calligraphy and decorative borders of the manuscript of the Royal Library of Paris - Lithography after
FLO4630691 Lettrines, calligraphy and decorative borders of the manuscript of the Royal Library of Paris - Lithography after the manuscript enlumine of the Chronicles (from 1322 to 1400)

Illuminated title page with calligraphy and border of foliage and coat of arms - Lithography after the manuscript
FLO4630675 Illuminated title page with calligraphy and border of foliage and coat of arms - Lithography after the manuscript enlumine of the Chronicles (from 1322 to 1400) by Jean (Jehan)

Moss, Mistletoe and Yew (Titus Andronicus). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633815 Moss, Mistletoe and Yew (Titus Andronicus). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Samphire (King Lear). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The
FLO4633729 Samphire (King Lear). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Chinese man writing with a brush at a desk. The brush is made of rabbit hair and bamboo
FLO4590188 Chinese man writing with a brush at a desk. The brush is made of rabbit hair and bamboo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Lettrines and miniatures of manuscripts from 1400 to 1440, extracted from various works of the bookstores of Paris
FLO4643746 Lettrines and miniatures of manuscripts from 1400 to 1440, extracted from various works of the bookstores of Paris, Heidelberg and Munich - Chromolithography

Mushrooms: shimejitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646948 Mushrooms: shimejitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: variety of lactates - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646923 Mushrooms: variety of lactates - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Akahatsudake, Lactarius akahatsu Tanaka

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes, tricholome - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646890 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes, tricholome - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

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Calligraphy: The Art of Timeless Elegance In a world where technology dominates communication, calligraphy stands as a testament to the beauty and grace of handwritten words. With its roots tracing back centuries, this ancient art form has captivated hearts and minds across cultures. Be yourself - a simple yet profound message that resonates with all. Adorned in gold foil, these words shimmer on paper like rays of sunlight, reminding us to embrace our true selves fearlessly. From the beginning lines of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to the delicate strokes of Landscape After the Rain by Kao Ko-kung, calligraphy transcends time and space. It weaves stories through ink-drenched pages, capturing emotions and narratives with every carefully crafted letter. Alphabet & Typography serve as building blocks for calligraphers' creativity. Each stroke is meticulously planned and executed, transforming mere letters into masterpieces that dance across the page. The elegant curves and intricate details breathe life into each word they form. Bamboo in the Wind whispers tales from early 17th-century Korea. Created by Yi Jeong, it showcases not only technical skill but also an artist's soul poured onto paper. Through his brushstrokes, he captures movement and tranquility simultaneously—a testament to calligraphy's ability to evoke emotion. A page illuminated from St Luke's Gospel transports us back in time to c700 AD when faith was expressed through ornate scriptural texts. Gold leaf illuminations intertwine with meticulously written verses—each line radiating devotion and reverence for divine teachings. Trust your journey - another golden message that inspires us all along life's winding path. Calligraphy breathes life into these words once again; their elegance serves as a gentle reminder that trust is essential amidst uncertainty. A Japanese girl practicing her calligraphy embodies dedication and discipline required for mastery in this art form. Her focused gaze follows each brushstroke as she hones her skills, preserving a tradition that has been passed down through generations.