Legislative Collection

Stormont, Belfast, Ireland, Northern Ireland Assembly

Corpus Iuris Civilis. Code of Justinian. 529. Legislative compilation for a Roman law unification. Parchment codex. Folio 63v. 13th century

WA, Olympia, Washington State Capitol, Legislative Building

The southeast exterior of the United States Capitol
3078118 The southeast exterior of the United States Capitol; (add.info.: Photographic print of the southeast exterior of the United States Capitol, the seat of the United States Congress)

Satirical French cartoon concerning the legislative election, 1885. Clemenceau, Rochefort and Jules Ferry are depicted
5304898 Satirical French cartoon concerning the legislative election, 1885. Clemenceau, Rochefort and Jules Ferry are depicted; (add.info)

USA, New York, Hudson Valley, Albany, New York State Capitol Building, The Million Dollar Staircase

Lansing, Michigan, USA at the Michigan State Capitol during the evening

Austrian Parliament Building, Vienna, Austria

USA, New Hampshire, Concord, New Hampshire State House, exterior

USA, Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont State House, Vermont State Senate chamber

USA, Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska State Capitol, legislative chamber doors

USA, Delaware, Dover, Delawares State House, first legislative building, built in 1791, detail

Napoleon III speaking in the Louvre, Paris
Napoleon III speaking in the Louvre, at the opening of a legislative session, 18 November 1867. Date: 1867

Sir Saul Samuel and Sir Alfred Stephen
A minimalistic pencil sketch of two gentlemen. Sir Saul Samuel, an Australian colonial merchant, member of parliament, pastoralist and prominent Jew

Nassau, Bahamas, Post Office, Secretariat, Legislative Halls
Nassau, Bahamas - Post Office, Secretariat and Legislative Halls. Date: circa 1950s

At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor and Publisher of the "Globe"(litho)
1037282 At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor and Publisher of the " Globe" (litho) by Macpherson

Opening of 59th Congress, 1906 (b / w photo)
5042878 Opening of 59th Congress, 1906 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening ceremonies of the U.S)

The House called to order--Opening of 59th Congress, 1906 (b / w photo)
5042877 The House called to order--Opening of 59th Congress, 1906 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening ceremonies of the U.S)

Two Lawyers shaking Hands, c. 1840 (pen and wash on paper)
5916308 Two Lawyers shaking Hands, c.1840 (pen and wash on paper) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 13.1x19 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; French, out of copyright

French Republic, 1794-99 (engraving)
957986 French Republic, 1794-99 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Republic, 1794-99. Deputy of the consul of the Five Hundred)

Concorde Bridge and Chamber of Deputies, Paris, France
Vintage 19th century photograph: Concorde Bridge and Chamber of Deputies, French Parliament, legislative assembly, Paris

Republican propaganda in support of the foundation of the Third Republic, c
CHT177256 Republican propaganda in support of the foundation of the Third Republic, c.1881 (coloured engraving) (see also 162979 and 162980) by French School

Section of US Capitol South Wing, 1803 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
3432346 Section of US Capitol South Wing, 1803 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Latrobe, Benjamin Henry (1764-1820); Private Collection; Universal History Archive/UIG; American, out of copyright

The Legislative Belly: View of the Ministerial Benches in the Impromptu Chamber of 1834
3959943 The Legislative Belly: View of the Ministerial Benches in the Impromptu Chamber of 1834 (lithograph) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 34.3 x 48.3 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Deputy of the legislative body and a member of the Institute (consular period) (engraving)
957899 Deputy of the legislative body and a member of the Institute (consular period) (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Diet of Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848
3714108 The Diet of Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub

Le Ventre Legislatif (The Legislative Belly) by Honore Daumier, 1834 (litho)
3086530 Le Ventre Legislatif (The Legislative Belly) by Honore Daumier, 1834 (litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 34.9X52.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Workers Handbook, 1856 (print) (b / w photo)
CHT163869 Workers Handbook, 1856 (print) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee Pierre-Gaudin, Puteaux, France; (add.info)

Opening session of the First State Duma, Russia
The opening session of the short-lived First State Duma (legislative assembly), which lasted until July but was deadlocked when radicals challenged fundamental laws. Date: April 1906

Germany, Berlin, Mitte, Legislative building next to the Reichstag

Germany, Berlin, Mitte, Neues Kanzleramt, exterior of the Federal Chancellery building

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Portugal, Lisbon, exterior view of the Assembly of the Republic

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Portugal, Lisbon, exterior view of the Assembly of the Republic

Sunset at Vidhana Soudha (State Legislature Building) in Bangalore, Karnataka, India
The Vidhana Soudha located in Bengaluru, is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It was constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidian

2ND PHILIPPINE COMMISSION. Members of the Second Philippine Commission led by William Howard Taft (center). At far left is Dean Conant Worcester. Photograph, 1900

Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, Stormont Castle

Last Order Signed By Louis Xvi When He Had Taken Refuge With The Legislative Assembly, 10 August 1792. From A 19Th Century Copy Of The Original

FranAzois Chabot, 1757-1794. French Revolutionary. Franciscan Friar Who Became A Radical Member Of The Legislative Assembly, From Histoire De La Revolution Francaise By Louis Blanc

Grand Ball Legistlative Body Emperor And Smpress French Jardin D hiver

Politicians, Accra, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Group photo of politicians (members of the Gold Coast Cabinet), Accra, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa, photographed on 17 July 1956

Artists Suffrage League Poster
A poster designed by Joan Harvey Drew for the Artists Suffrage League, captioned, Won t you let me help you John? A woman in a bonnet, Womens Suffrage printed on her skirt

US Capitol Dome Congress Freedom Statue Washington DC
US Capitol, Washington DC

US Capitol Dome House of Representatives US Senate Congress Washington DC
US Capitol, Washington DC

The French Revolution. Legislative Assembly (1791-1792). Louis XVI is notified that he will be imprisoned at the Temples tower. August 1792. Drawing

The Supreme Court under Pressure. President Franklin D. Roosevelt tells the old men of the Supreme Court to get in step
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1937. The Supreme Court under Pressure. President Franklin D. Roosevelt tells the old men of the Supreme Court to get in step with his New Deal legislative efforts. Cartoon by O

Parliament of Serbia. Outside view. Belgrade. Republic of Serbia

Louis XII of France (1462-1515) in the States General, 1506
Louis XII (1462-1515). King of France. The monarch in the States General, 1506. Engraving by Dupre. Universal Library. Popular editions. 1851. Colored

Spain. Madrid. Conference Hall of the Chamber of Deputies. 1
Spain. Madrid. Conference Hall of the Chamber of Deputies. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1872. Colored

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"Legislative power shaping nations: From Stormont to Olympia, a global perspective" Embarking on a journey through the corridors power, we find ourselves in Belfast's Stormont, where decisions shape the future of Northern Ireland. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Olympia, Washington State Capitol's Legislative Building, echoing with echoes of democracy and governance. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Corpus Iuris Civilis - an ancient Roman legal code that laid the foundation for modern legislation worldwide. Its influence reverberates from WA to New Hampshire's Concord State House exterior; both testaments to democratic principles etched in stone. Across borders and timezones, even Napoleon III found himself speaking within Paris' Louvre walls - a testament to how legislative discourse transcends boundaries. Meanwhile, Sir Saul Samuel and Sir Alfred Stephen left their mark on Nassau's Bahamas Post Office Secretariat and Legislative Halls. As day turns into night at Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore, India's state legislature building stands tall amidst a captivating sunset backdrop. Closer to home in Albany's New York State Capitol Building within Hudson Valley lies The Million - witnessing countless debates shaping American policies. From Accra's Gold Coast in West Africa emerges politicians who strive for progress while artists advocate for suffrage rights through powerful posters. And as our gaze shifts towards Washington DC’s US Capitol Dome Congress Freedom Statue – an enduring symbol of liberty – it reminds us that legislative institutions stand as guardians of democracy across the United States and beyond. In this ever-changing world where laws are debated and shaped by diverse voices representing different cultures and aspirations, one thing remains constant: legislatures serve as beacons illuminating paths towards progress and justice for all.