Desk Collection (page 4)

Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting)
7295330 Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

MS CCC 13 f.175 St. John, from a New Testament by the humanist scribe Peter Meghen (b.1466-p.1537) Flemish
CCC95534 MS CCC 13 f.175 St. John, from a New Testament by the humanist scribe Peter Meghen (b.1466-p.1537) Flemish, 16th century (parchment); Corpus Christi College, Oxford, UK

George Augustus Sala, English author in his study, Brighton (engraving)
8631603 George Augustus Sala, English author in his study, Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Augustus Sala, (1828-1895)

Ornament: Furniture, The Desk, etc (engraving)
8647171 Ornament: Furniture, The Desk, etc (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furniture, The Desk, etc)

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Mr Ernest Griset obeys the editor's summons (litho)
8675764 Mr Ernest Griset obeys the editor's summons (litho) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Ernest Griset obeys the editor's summons)

Sally Brass, c.1920 (colour litho)
1122863 Sally Brass, c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Curiosity Shop published by Hodder & Stoughton c.1920)

The hero of Lucknow, 1858
1575300 The hero of Lucknow, 1858; (add.info.: The hero of Lucknow, presented to the "Albion" subscribers, New York, 1859, drawn and engraved by A.H. Ritchie 1822-1895 dated 1859)

Professor teaching from a chair, 1488-89 (wood grave)
8822172 Professor teaching from a chair, 1488-89 (wood grave) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor teaching from a chair)

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

The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808
MMM5480635 The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808, after Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) and Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832). by Rowlandson, T

Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany
NWI4948258 Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.; (add.info.: Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

MADRAZO Y KUNTZ, Luis (1825-1897). Portrait of Miguel by Cervantes Saavedra. 1860s. (18'9 x 15 cm)
CUL4876840 MADRAZO Y KUNTZ, Luis (1825-1897). Portrait of Miguel by Cervantes Saavedra. 1860s. (18'9 x 15 cm). CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Etching. SPAIN

Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder
3077831 Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder; (add.info.: Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder)

Interviewing an Inferior, 1850
3478425 Interviewing an Inferior, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Interviewing an Inferior depicts a dishevelled man being interviewed by his superior with is sat by his desk)

Lady with greyhound, 1874 (oil on board)
8702222 Lady with greyhound, 1874 (oil on board) by Cannicci, Niccolo (1846-1906); 44.5x28.3 cm; Istituto Matteucci, Viareggio

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The daycare center of the Social House in Popincourt, Paris, 1903 (photo)
8672357 The daycare center of the Social House in Popincourt, Paris, 1903 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The daycare center at the Maison Sociale in the working-class neighborhood of)

A Louis XV Amaranth Burea Plat, mid 18th century (wood & ormolu)
8683153 A Louis XV Amaranth Burea Plat, mid 18th century (wood & ormolu) by Risenburgh II, Bernard van (1665-1765); 76x172x84 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

William Denny (1847-1887), 1888 (oil painting)
7337884 William Denny (1847-1887), 1888 (oil painting) by Macbeth, Norman (1821-88); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Theodore Roosevelt as Martin Luther, 1907
1576164 Theodore Roosevelt as Martin Luther, 1907; (add.info.: Martin Luther Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt as Martin Luther drafting his "Message to Congress Series H No)

19th century French postman
673368 19th century French postman; (add.info.: a nineteenth century French posman); Universal History Archive/UIG

The marriage settlement (engraving)
8635255 The marriage settlement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The marriage settlement)

Theodor Mommsen, German classical scholar, historian and writer (colour litho)
8655466 Theodor Mommsen, German classical scholar, historian and writer (colour litho) by Knaus, Ludwig (1829-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodor Mommsen (1817-1903)

Good and bad posture when reading (engraving)
8655780 Good and bad posture when reading (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for La Nature et L'Homme)

"These three disagreeable adjectives must be written" (engraving)
8630994 "These three disagreeable adjectives must be written" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Di Cesnola, the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at his desk (b/w photo)
8634599 General Di Cesnola, the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at his desk (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Di Cesnola)

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Faust and Mephistopheles (Mephisto), incarnation of the devil, illustration the book Faust de Johann Wolfgang von
AIS5335320 Faust and Mephistopheles (Mephisto), incarnation of the devil, illustration the book Faust de Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), 19th century (engraving); © Iberfoto

French new year postcard depicting a pensive middle class woman, 1900
3665961 French new year postcard depicting a pensive middle class woman, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

A Good Read, 1919 (oil on canvas)
658349 A Good Read, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Schuster, Karl Maria (1871-1953); 74.7x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Read. Karl Maria Schuster (1871-1953). Oil on canvas. Dated 1919

Captain John Bentinck, 1737-1775, and his son, William Bentinck, 1764-1813, 1775 (oil on canvas)
7337840 Captain John Bentinck, 1737-1775, and his son, William Bentinck, 1764-1813, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Chamberlin, Mason (1727-87); 197x242.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy (1769-1839), 1809 (oil on canvas)
7337817 Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy (1769-1839), 1809 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Domenico (1759-1840); 58.5x45.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8712988 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Tips for writing straight, c.1890 (printing)
8714010 Tips for writing straight, c.1890 (printing); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

Architects with a scale model of a Vauban's Fortress, 17th century (engraving)
8698440 Architects with a scale model of a Vauban's Fortress, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Art. Architecture. Architects with a scale model of a Vauban's Fortress)

A tea party
5307816 A tea party.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a tea party. While the rest of the guest are outside, a young woman sits at her desk by the open French windows looking out into the garden)

Engraving depicting a young woman writing a letter, 19th century
5308901 Engraving depicting a young woman writing a letter, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young woman writing a letter. Dated 19th century 01/02/1892); Universal History Archive/UIG

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man at a desk
5893164 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man at a desk.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man writing with a quill pen at a desk with several books)

Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman
5615884 Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman; (add.info.: Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman, via a wall-mounted Phelp's Duplex internal telephone.; 1879)

Der Buecherfreund (the book-lover), steel engraving from Veit Froer, around 1850
UTD4924482 Der Buecherfreund (the book-lover), steel engraving from Veit Froer, around 1850; (add.info.: Der Buecherfreund (the book-lover), steel engraving from Veit Froer

Louis Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877)
863515 Louis Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877); (add.info.: Louis Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), French historian and statesman. President of Third Republic, 1870. Engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Edouard Branly, c. 1910 (painting)
1755769 Portrait of Edouard Branly, c. 1910 (painting); (add.info.: Edouard Branly (1844-1940) inventor of wireless telegraph, painting, c. 1910); Photo: Tallandier

Students in an Exam, Tonking, from Le Petit Journal, 28th July 1895 (coloured engraving)
XIR217540 Students in an Exam, Tonking, from Le Petit Journal, 28th July 1895 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir John Eldon Gorst, British politician, in his room at the Treasury (engraving)
8631508 Sir John Eldon Gorst, British politician, in his room at the Treasury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Eldon Gorst (1835-1916)

12th Earl of Winchilsea, British politician (engraving)
8631500 12th Earl of Winchilsea, British politician (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Murray Finch-Hatton, 12th Earl of Winchilsea (1851-1898)

St Valentine's Day in the time of Elizabeth I (engraving)
8631212 St Valentine's Day in the time of Elizabeth I (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Valentine's Day in the time of Elizabeth I)

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"Unveiling the Stories: A Desk Through Time" In the quiet corners of history, a desk stands as witness to tales untold. Like an empty chair awaiting its occupant, it holds secrets and whispers from literary giants like Dickens and Orwell. As if touched by their creative spirits, this wooden sanctuary has been graced by great minds. GEORGE ORWELL (1903-1950), known to us as Eric Blair, found solace at this very desk while broadcasting his profound thoughts over the BBC in London during 1943. It was here that he penned words that would ignite change and challenge societal norms. Carl Gustav Jung sought refuge at this desk too, delving into the depths of human consciousness. The artist Rex Whistler immortalized these introspective moments in "The Letter, " capturing Jung's contemplation amidst ink-stained pages. Even royalty sought comfort within these four walls; Queen Victoria herself sat here with Abdul Karim by her side, defying conventions of class and culture in c. 1890. Her reign extended beyond politics as she poured her heart onto paper from this very spot. Music echoed through these hallowed halls when Wagner composed symphonies upon symphonies on this sturdy surface crafted by Balestrieri's skilled hands. The melodies flowed seamlessly from pen to paper under his watchful eye. Charles Dickens' quill danced across parchment atop this timeless desk, birthing characters who still haunt our imaginations today - Oliver Twist, Ebenezer Scrooge - all brought to life within these humble surroundings. Love stories unfolded here too; Abelard and Heloise etched their passion into every stroke of their letters exchanged across time and distance. Their forbidden love transcended boundaries but found solace within the confines of this sacred space. Saint John of the Cross found divine inspiration at this very desk where he translated heavenly visions into poetic verses that continue to stir souls.