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Background imageGlobe Collection: The Sciences (chromolitho)

The Sciences (chromolitho)
734772 The Sciences (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sciences. Liebig card)

Background imageGlobe Collection: Rome, of Superhuman Size, as a Divinity gives the Globe of the World to Marcus Aurelius

Rome, of Superhuman Size, as a Divinity gives the Globe of the World to Marcus Aurelius. (Bas-Relief; ibid) (engraving)
662915 Rome, of Superhuman Size, as a Divinity gives the Globe of the World to Marcus Aurelius. (Bas-Relief; ibid) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome)

Background imageGlobe Collection: Sphere, Diquis, Costa Rica, 500-700 (stone)

Sphere, Diquis, Costa Rica, 500-700 (stone)
DBP424177 Sphere, Diquis, Costa Rica, 500-700 (stone) by Mesoamerican; diam: 35 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Background imageGlobe Collection: The Academy of Sciences and Fine Arts (pen & ink & wash on paper)

The Academy of Sciences and Fine Arts (pen & ink & wash on paper)
XIR414657 The Academy of Sciences and Fine Arts (pen & ink & wash on paper) by Le Clerc, Sebastien I (1637-1714); 20.3x35.2 cm; Bibliotheque de l Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Background imageGlobe Collection: The Love of Study (chromolitho)

The Love of Study (chromolitho)
2815870 The Love of Study (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Love of Study. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageGlobe Collection: Fontenelle (coloured engraving)

Fontenelle (coloured engraving)
2802151 Fontenelle (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fontenelle. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

Background imageGlobe Collection: Boy, dressed up as Napoleon (b / w photo)

Boy, dressed up as Napoleon (b / w photo)
2800609 Boy, dressed up as Napoleon (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy, dressed up as Napoleon)

Background imageGlobe Collection: Vernons Pools, Liverpool, publicity leaflet

Vernons Pools, Liverpool, publicity leaflet

Background imageGlobe Collection: American Woman Sitting on the Globe, 1915 (screen print)

American Woman Sitting on the Globe, 1915 (screen print)
2622141 American Woman Sitting on the Globe, 1915 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlobe Collection: Fighting for the Dunghill or Jack Tar settling Buonaparte, pub

Fighting for the Dunghill or Jack Tar settling Buonaparte, pub
2966822 Fighting for the Dunghill or Jack Tar settling Buonaparte, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlobe Collection: The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)

The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966812 The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlobe Collection: An Old Man in a Fur Cap, 1650-60 (oil on cradled panel)

An Old Man in a Fur Cap, 1650-60 (oil on cradled panel)
2968552 An Old Man in a Fur Cap, 1650-60 (oil on cradled panel) by Pluym, Karel van der (1625-72); 71.3x54.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Bequest of Chester D

Background imageGlobe Collection: Two Hemispheres of the Earth Facing Each Other, 1959 (colour litho)

Two Hemispheres of the Earth Facing Each Other, 1959 (colour litho)
2630055 Two Hemispheres of the Earth Facing Each Other, 1959 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Background imageGlobe Collection: Mohunts of Hundoomangurhee, Hindoo, Hindu tribe, Oude

Mohunts of Hundoomangurhee, Hindoo, Hindu tribe, Oude
19th century vintage photograph - The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations, with Descriptive Letterpress

Background imageGlobe Collection: Miss Francis of Yale, a three-act farce by Michael Morton, at the Theatre Metropole

Miss Francis of Yale, a three-act farce by Michael Morton, at the Theatre Metropole, Camberwell, London, E B Normans Company from The Globe Theatre, starring Ethel Hope and Stanley Cooke

Background imageGlobe Collection: Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub

Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075759 Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

Background imageGlobe Collection: Street scene with wallpaper shop and laundry

Street scene with wallpaper shop and laundry
Street scene with pedestrians, wallpaper shop, laundry and bank. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageGlobe Collection: Poster advertising Pan American World Airways

Poster advertising Pan American World Airways - Round the World, Round the Clock Date: 1955

Background imageGlobe Collection: The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story

The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 4 June 1910, this production at the Globe Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Background imageGlobe Collection: Thomas Cavendish, Navigator (engraving)

Thomas Cavendish, Navigator (engraving)
3099478 Thomas Cavendish, Navigator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cavendish, Navigator)

Background imageGlobe Collection: 1e Janvier. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)

1e Janvier. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101453 1e Janvier. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1e Janvier)

Background imageGlobe Collection: The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b / w photo)

The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b / w photo)
3092305 The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens)

Background imageGlobe Collection: Margaret Bannerman in The Grand Duchess at

Margaret Bannerman in The Grand Duchess at the Globe Theatre, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageGlobe Collection: Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom

Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom right Margaret Bannerman in a flower patterened chiffon gown by Lenief, London, 1925

Background imageGlobe Collection: Feature Fashions of Today and Tomorrow by Florence

Feature Fashions of Today and Tomorrow by Florence Roberts with sketches by Gordon Conway, 1925. Describing Margaret Bannermans gowns in Camilla States Her Case at the Globe Theatre

Background imageGlobe Collection: Titlepage of Phylaster by Beaumont and Fletcher, 1620 (woodcut)

Titlepage of Phylaster by Beaumont and Fletcher, 1620 (woodcut)
2653542 Titlepage of Phylaster by Beaumont and Fletcher, 1620 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlobe Collection: Photograph of Globe & Crown PH, Yeovil, Somerset

Photograph of Globe & Crown PH, Yeovil, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageGlobe Collection: Photograph of Globe Inn, Yeovil, Somerset

Photograph of Globe Inn, Yeovil, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageGlobe Collection: Photograph of Globe Inn, Somerton, Somerset

Photograph of Globe Inn, Somerton, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageGlobe Collection: Photograph of Globe Inn, Honiton, Devon

Photograph of Globe Inn, Honiton, Devon. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageGlobe Collection: Photograph of Globe PH, Worthing, Sussex

Photograph of Globe PH, Worthing, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Globe

Background imageGlobe Collection: Photograph of Globe PH, Smithfield, London

Photograph of Globe PH, Smithfield, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1931

Background imageGlobe Collection: Photograph of Globe PH, Peckham, London

Photograph of Globe PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imageGlobe Collection: Photograph of Globe PH, Gravesend, Kent

Photograph of Globe PH, Gravesend, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imageGlobe Collection: Photograph of Globe PH, Crewkerne, Somerset

Photograph of Globe PH, Crewkerne, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageGlobe Collection: Regency gentleman riding a horse down hill

Regency gentleman riding a horse down hill, while a couple fall off a horse in the background. How to Ride Genteel and Agreable Down Hill

Background imageGlobe Collection: Globe flower and buttercups

Globe flower and buttercups
Globe flower, Trollius europaeus, and other species of buttercups, Ranunculus glacialis, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian

Background imageGlobe Collection: Dog s-tooth violet and moth

Dog s-tooth violet and moth
Dog s-tooth-violet or dogtooth violet, Erythronium dens-canis, and moth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre Joseph

Background imageGlobe Collection: English gentleman being shown into a drawing room

English gentleman being shown into a drawing room for a musical night, 19th century. Facey Romford in tweeds playing the flute, Cassandra Cleoptra holding a music score. Mr

Background imageGlobe Collection: Globe daisy, Globularia salicina

Globe daisy, Globularia salicina. Globulaire a longues feuilles, Globularia longifolia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Background imageGlobe Collection: Charles the Bald, Carolingian Emperor, on his throne

Charles the Bald, Carolingian Emperor, on his throne, 9th century. He wears an extraodinary crown and holds a long rod. Squires on either side hold his great sword, spear and shield

Background imageGlobe Collection: His Majesty King Alfonso XIII (oil on canvas)

His Majesty King Alfonso XIII (oil on canvas)
KW293324 His Majesty King Alfonso XIII (oil on canvas) by Huertas, Carlos Angel Diaz (1866-1937); Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, Cordoba, Spain; (add.info.: Alfonso XIII (1886-1941)

Background imageGlobe Collection: Periander, Solon, Bias, Thales and Pittacus

Periander, Solon, Bias, Thales and Pittacus
Portraits of Corinthian ruler Periander 1, Athenian statesman Solon 2, Bias of Priene 3, Greek mathetician Thales of Miletus 4, and Pittacus of Mytilene 5. etc

Background imageGlobe Collection: The Madagascar Portrait of Thomas Howard and his wife Aletheia Talbot

The Madagascar Portrait of Thomas Howard and his wife Aletheia Talbot
DON279032 The Madagascar Portrait of Thomas Howard and his wife Aletheia Talbot, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 76.2x106.7 cm; His Grace The Duke of Norfolk

Background imageGlobe Collection: Map of the World, 1780 (colour litho)

Map of the World, 1780 (colour litho)
CHT277055 Map of the World, 1780 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale de Cartes et Plans, Paris, France; (add.info.: Carte du Monde; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageGlobe Collection: Leiden University Library, 1610 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Leiden University Library, 1610 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT274933 Leiden University Library, 1610 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Woudanus, Jan Cornelis (c.1570-1615); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris



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"The Globe: A Window into the Eternal Mysteries of our World" Step back in time and explore the captivating history of our planet through the lens of a globe. From ancient maps like the Flat Earth depiction, challenging conventional beliefs, to Queen Elizabeth I's majestic Armada portrait, showcasing her global ambitions, each representation tells a unique story. Travel further back to 1265 with Mappa Mundi, an ink and color masterpiece that reveals London's perspective on the world during medieval times. Witness how humanity's understanding evolved as we gaze upon Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000), a breathtaking satellite image capturing Earth's beauty from space. Beyond our terrestrial realm lies cosmic wonders such as the Cosmic Microwave Background and sizes of planets in our Solar System. These astronomical revelations remind us of both balance and drama existing within our universe. The globe symbolizes eternity itself - an everlasting reminder that while we are mere specks in this vast cosmos, there is much left to uncover. NASA's exploration efforts propel us towards unlocking these mysteries day by day. But it is not only knowledge that captivates us; it is also performance. The Globe Performance takes center stage as artists transport audiences across time and space through their craft. Just like Durer’s world map from 1515 or Derek Jarman’s Angel in Caravaggio (1986), they inspire awe and ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. And let us not forget those who dared challenge conventionality - individuals like Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized biology forever. His legacy reminds us that even when faced with skepticism, exploring new frontiers can lead to profound discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. So let this globe be more than just an object; let it be a gateway to infinite possibilities – where astronomy meets artistry, where mystery intertwines with science – reminding us all that there is still so much left for humanity to explore on this beautiful planet we call home.