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Background imageLit Collection: Woman descending the illuminated spiral staircase of Saint Patrick well, Orvieto

Woman descending the illuminated spiral staircase of Saint Patrick well, Orvieto, Terni municipality, Umbria region, Italy (MR)

Background imageLit Collection: Illuminated houses in Kungshamn village and the marina, dusk time, Sotenas municipality

Illuminated houses in Kungshamn village and the marina, dusk time, Sotenas municipality, Vastra Gotaland, West Sweden, Sweden

Background imageLit Collection: Summerstrand beachfront at dusk, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Summerstrand beachfront at dusk, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Background imageLit Collection: Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino at dusk, Macau, China

Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino at dusk, Macau, China

Background imageLit Collection: berseequartier station on U4 U-Bahn line, HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany

berseequartier station on U4 U-Bahn line, HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany
Uberseequartier station on U4 U-Bahn line, HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany

Background imageLit Collection: The birth of Saint John the Baptist. Detail of the Bas-Relief of the Baptismal Font made by Jacopo

The birth of Saint John the Baptist. Detail of the Bas-Relief of the Baptismal Font made by Jacopo della Quercia
BEN5474943 The birth of Saint John the Baptist. Detail of the Bas-Relief of the Baptismal Font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427. Baptistery in Siena, Italy

Background imageLit Collection: Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century

Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table
FLO4646497 Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table, men smoking pipes, etc

Background imageLit Collection: Letter O: haircut. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209441 Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: Letter I: Exercise indigestion. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R

Letter I: Exercise indigestion. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209270 Letter I: Exercise indigestion. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter A: Evening call. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209227 Letter A: Evening call. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo

Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance
FLO4607679 Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Background imageLit Collection: Manchester at night: Blackfriars Bridge and a view of cotton mills from the river Irwell showing

Manchester at night: Blackfriars Bridge and a view of cotton mills from the river Irwell showing the mill windows lit
527931 Manchester at night: Blackfriars Bridge and a view of cotton mills from the river Irwell showing the mill windows lit up as a night shift was at work

Background imageLit Collection: Music. Mozart dying and composing his Requiem (1791). Imagery, France, c.1900 (postcard)

Music. Mozart dying and composing his Requiem (1791). Imagery, France, c.1900 (postcard)
3433689 Music. Mozart dying and composing his Requiem (1791). Imagery, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part. Music)

Background imageLit Collection: Napoleon dreaming in his cell at the military college. Napoleon asleep in his bed with visions of

Napoleon dreaming in his cell at the military college. Napoleon asleep in his bed with visions of angels
FLO4608396 Napoleon dreaming in his cell at the military college. Napoleon asleep in his bed with visions of angels and demons above him

Background imageLit Collection: Letter C: Troubled correspondence. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R

Letter C: Troubled correspondence. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209242 Letter C: Troubled correspondence. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: Letter D: La Desiree. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R

Letter D: La Desiree. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209238 Letter D: La Desiree. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: An engraving depicting an electric arc lights used in a photographer's studio, 19th century

An engraving depicting an electric arc lights used in a photographer's studio, 19th century
5311411 An engraving depicting an electric arc lights used in a photographer's studio, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageLit Collection: The Duchess. The Duchess is sitting, dressed in her bed, at the foot of which are two Dead

The Duchess. The Duchess is sitting, dressed in her bed, at the foot of which are two Dead
FLO4675625 The Duchess. The Duchess is sitting, dressed in her bed, at the foot of which are two Dead, one of whom plays the violin and the other pulls the sheets from the bed

Background imageLit Collection: The Soiree, 1905 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on cream paper laid down on pape)

The Soiree, 1905 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on cream paper laid down on pape)
985263 The Soiree, 1905 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on cream paper laid down on pape) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 45x60.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soiree)

Background imageLit Collection: 19th century drawing of a Mule spinning shed lit by gas flares

19th century drawing of a Mule spinning shed lit by gas flares
5311730 19th century drawing of a Mule spinning shed lit by gas flares; (add.info.: 19th century drawing of a Mule spinning shed lit by gas flares)

Background imageLit Collection: Dido's death. Miniature taken from the Codex 'Vergilius Vaticanus' manuscript of the Aeneid

Dido's death. Miniature taken from the Codex 'Vergilius Vaticanus' manuscript of the Aeneid (book IV)
BEN5469676 Dido's death. Miniature taken from the Codex 'Vergilius Vaticanus' manuscript of the Aeneid (book IV, c.663), 5th century Ref: 3225 F.41 R°

Background imageLit Collection: Woven hammock used by the Island Carib or Kalinago people. Handcoloured copperplate engraving

Woven hammock used by the Island Carib or Kalinago people. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio
FLO4621561 Woven hammock used by the Island Carib or Kalinago people. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Background imageLit Collection: Letter X: X'tinction of lights. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R

Letter X: X'tinction of lights. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209476 Letter X: X'tinction of lights. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: Letter R: Awakens. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter R: Awakens. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209450 Letter R: Awakens. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: Letter N: Swimming in the room. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R

Letter N: Swimming in the room. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209436 Letter N: Swimming in the room. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: The Sleeping Beauty and the Prince, c.1910 (illustration)

The Sleeping Beauty and the Prince, c.1910 (illustration)
2638673 The Sleeping Beauty and the Prince, c.1910 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Literature. Fair Tales. The Sleeping Beauty and the Prince. Tale by Charles Perrault)

Background imageLit Collection: The Park in Winter, (pastel on artist's board)

The Park in Winter, (pastel on artist's board)
984884 The Park in Winter, (pastel on artist's board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 54.6x69.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Park in Winter. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageLit Collection: An engraving depicting various ancient Egyptian oil lamps, 19th century

An engraving depicting various ancient Egyptian oil lamps, 19th century
5311428 An engraving depicting various ancient Egyptian oil lamps, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageLit Collection: Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian. Ex voto, Spain, 1821 (oil on canvas)

Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian. Ex voto, Spain, 1821 (oil on canvas)
3434367 Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian. Ex voto, Spain, 1821 (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Medecine. Coll. Part. Medicine. Pharmacy. Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian)

Background imageLit Collection: Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts

Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts, four shopgirls relax before bed
FLO4677974 Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts, four shopgirls relax before bed

Background imageLit Collection: A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow

A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow
FLO4677802 A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow, while her dog chews a lace collar and a cat sleeps on her ballgown

Background imageLit Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Marie Louise nursing their first son Napoleon Francois Charles

Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Marie Louise nursing their first son Napoleon Francois Charles Joseph Bonaparte
FLO4608611 Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Marie Louise nursing their first son Napoleon Francois Charles Joseph Bonaparte, King of Rome, 1811

Background imageLit Collection: European grain moth, Nemapogon granella 1, moth magnified e, f, larva magnified a, b

European grain moth, Nemapogon granella 1, moth magnified e, f, larva magnified a, b, and Phalaena tinea granella
FLO4574342 European grain moth, Nemapogon granella 1, moth magnified e, f, larva magnified a, b, and Phalaena tinea granella, and common bed bug, Cemex lectularius 2, magnified g

Background imageLit Collection: Letter F, G, H and I. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in ' Le grand alphabet de Bebe'

Letter F, G, H and I. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe"
DUV4210181 Letter F, G, H and I. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Background imageLit Collection: Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen

Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen bull in which to
531569 Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen bull in which to execute criminals

Background imageLit Collection: Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas)

Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas)
653502 Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 89x116 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit. Emil Filla (1882-1953)

Background imageLit Collection: The Royal Exchange and Mansion House

The Royal Exchange and Mansion House
5321271 The Royal Exchange and Mansion House; (add.info.: The Royal Exchange and Mansion House; London, lit by Siemens carbon arc lamps; 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageLit Collection: An engraving depicting a tug towing a ship into the harbour at night, its path lit by arc lights

An engraving depicting a tug towing a ship into the harbour at night, its path lit by arc lights
5311595 An engraving depicting a tug towing a ship into the harbour at night, its path lit by arc lights. The coming of powerful electric light meant that boats could take advantage of the high tide

Background imageLit Collection: Allegorical depiction of Asia reclining on a bed, with a garland of flowers

Allegorical depiction of Asia reclining on a bed, with a garland of flowers, and a bowl of incense smoking
FLO4622635 Allegorical depiction of Asia reclining on a bed, with a garland of flowers, and a bowl of incense smoking. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre after an illustration by

Background imageLit Collection: English dandies and doctor visiting a sick man in his bedroom

English dandies and doctor visiting a sick man in his bedroom, while servants bring soup and a bedpan
FLO4662143 English dandies and doctor visiting a sick man in his bedroom, while servants bring soup and a bedpan. Jerry beat to a stand still! Dr

Background imageLit Collection: Education. Children life in the countryside. Sleep time. Engraving 'Munchener Bilderbogen', Germany

Education. Children life in the countryside. Sleep time. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany
3434968 Education. Children life in the countryside. Sleep time. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Education. Coll. Part. Education)

Background imageLit Collection: Letter J: Evening Games. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R

Letter J: Evening Games. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209282 Letter J: Evening Games. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: Letter H: The Chambermen. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R

Letter H: The Chambermen. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209266 Letter H: The Chambermen. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: Letter G. A sick child in a bed with a medicine (syrup) on the bedside table

Letter G. A sick child in a bed with a medicine (syrup) on the bedside table
DUV4210191 Letter G. A sick child in a bed with a medicine (syrup) on the bedside table. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Background imageLit Collection: Letter Z: Zele. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter Z: Zele. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209487 Letter Z: Zele. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: Letter U: A bad dream. Engraving of 'The soldier's alphabet'. E.R

Letter U: A bad dream. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209468 Letter U: A bad dream. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Background imageLit Collection: Letter L: LOYAUTE knows how to keep undisturbed oath ready; failing his word is a LACHETE

Letter L: LOYAUTE knows how to keep undisturbed oath ready; failing his word is a LACHETE. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206585 Letter L: LOYAUTE knows how to keep undisturbed oath ready; failing his word is a LACHETE. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Background imageLit Collection: Savoy Theatre, London. House, not stage, lit by Swan incandescent electric lamps

Savoy Theatre, London. House, not stage, lit by Swan incandescent electric lamps
530635 Savoy Theatre, London. House, not stage, lit by Swan incandescent electric lamps. Built by Richard D'Oyly Carte in 1881, it was the home of the Gilbert and Sullivan operattas



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