Larger Than Life Collection

Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, 1857. View from the stern, showing the vessel in John Scott Russells (1808-1882) yard

Frog and sleeping girl (colour litho)
3105397 Frog and sleeping girl (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog and sleeping girl.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Facade of the Temple of Abu Simbel from the north, Egypt, c1860-1890. The great rock-cut Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Seated colossus of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1860-1890. The great rock-cut Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. View of the Temple of Abu Simbel, built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Artist
Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Ernest Bevin, British Labour politician, 1933. Bevin was an outspoken opponent of fascism and of the Conservative governments policy of appeasement during the 1930s

Mr O Brien, the Irish Giant, the Tallest Man in the Known World, 1803. Artist: John Kay
Mr O Brien, the Irish Giant, the Tallest Man in the Known World, 1803. Patrick O Brien (c1765-1804), the Irish giant, being measured for a suit by an Edinburgh tailor

Skeleton of Megatherium, extinct giant ground sloth, 1823. Megatherium was a prehistoric herbivore that lived in South America. This specimen was found in Paraguay in c1796

PSS Great Eastern on the ocean, 1858. Colour print after a painting by Edwin Weedon. This steamship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel with John Scott Russell

Mammoth skeleton, 1823. Skeleton of a mammoth discovered in 1817 by Dr Mitchell of New York at Goschen, Orange County and later assembled in the Philadelphia Museum

A Yukon Welcome Sign on the Border of Alaska with the Northwest and Dempster Highway, Yukon Territory, Canada
Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canadas three federal territories. Yukons tourism motto is Larger than life. Yukons major appeal is its nearly pristine nature

Germany annexed Alsace-Lorraine in 1871 after the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War. The administration of the province was difficult

Simplicissimus, November 1913. Cartoon depicting the Zabern Affair: The Alsatian Bogeyman. Germany annexed Alsace-Lorraine in 1871

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"Larger Than Life: Exploring the Grandeur of History and Imagination" Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, 1857: Witness the colossal engineering marvel as the Great Eastern takes shape, a testament to human ingenuity and ambition. Frog and sleeping girl (colour litho): In this enchanting artwork, discover a whimsical world where even tiny creatures take on larger-than-life proportions. Facade of the Temple of Abu Simbel from the north, Egypt, c1860-1890: Step into ancient Egypt's majestic past as you gaze upon the awe-inspiring facade of Abu Simbel temple - an architectural masterpiece that stands tall against time. Seated colossus of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1860-1890: Marvel at the immense seated statue of Pharaoh Rameses II within Abu Simbel temple; its grandeur reflects his reign's power and magnificence. Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts: Join renowned artist David Roberts in capturing a moment frozen in time as he immortalizes the monumental beauty unearthed during excavations at Abu Simbel temple. The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts: David Roberts' brush strokes bring to life an extraordinary vision - experience firsthand his artistic rendition showcasing every intricate detail that makes up this legendary wonder. Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts: Embark on a visual journey through time as you explore every nook and cranny within the hallowed halls of Abu Simbel temple – where history whispers secrets only walls can tell. Front elevationoftheGreatTempleofAbuSimbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Artist.