Office Machines Collection

Sir Walter Scott, 19th century (painting)
1744515 Sir Walter Scott, 19th century (painting) by Scottish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) Scottish poet, novelist, and historian, painting); © Tallandier

Harrison Gray, c. 1767 (oil on canvas)
7296096 Harrison Gray, c. 1767 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 77.5 x 64 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815))

John Nicholson, 1790 (oil on canvas)
5860282 John Nicholson, 1790 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 91.5--70 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827))

Portrait of Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809) (oil on canvas)
884929 Portrait of Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy

Rest during the Flight into Egypt, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240562 Rest during the Flight into Egypt, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Head of an Old Man, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240559 Head of an Old Man, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Two little girls sitting on the ground and a cat, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240553 Two little girls sitting on the ground and a cat, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Nathan rebukingDavid, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240551 Nathan rebukingDavid, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240548 Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Triumph of Venice, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240545 Triumph of Venice, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Christ among the doctors, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240539 Christ among the doctors, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Death of Coronis, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240556 Death of Coronis, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Holy Family with Infant St. John and St. Anne, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240542 The Holy Family with Infant St. John and St. Anne, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Holy Family with Infant St. John and St. Anne (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240541 The Holy Family with Infant St. John and St. Anne (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Sacrifice to Vesta, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240558 Sacrifice to Vesta, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Aeneas and Anchises, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240555 Aeneas and Anchises, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Two Youths sitting on the Ground with a Stick and a Kid, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c)
7240549 Two Youths sitting on the Ground with a Stick and a Kid, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Rural Scene, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240564 Rural Scene, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Religious Scene, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w / c, red & black pencils on white paper)
7240561 Religious Scene, 1706-25 (pens, inks, w/c, red & black pencils on white paper) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)
7240940 Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c.1872 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, Frederick (1837-99); 29x23 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: The sitter seated at a desk)

St Matthew the Apostle (engraving)
7149622 St Matthew the Apostle (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Matthew the Apostle)

John Strype, English clergyman, historian and biographer (engraving)
7185581 John Strype, English clergyman, historian and biographer (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Strype (1643-1737), English clergyman

The classroom (chromolitho)
7148666 The classroom (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The classroom. Illustration from Le Livre Rouge, by E Magee (Blackie & Son Limited)

Francis White, Bishop of Ely (engraving)
7185599 Francis White, Bishop of Ely (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis White (1564-1638), Bishop of Ely

Moses in the desert (engraving)
7185369 Moses in the desert (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses in the desert)

John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds of London, 1804-1834 (litho)
7185001 John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds of London, 1804-1834 (litho) by Haughton, Moses (1772-1848); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds of London, 1804-1834)

Caricature of British author Hall Caine (litho)
7201826 Caricature of British author Hall Caine (litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Manx Cat o Nine Tails)

Methods of holding the pen (engraving)
7178766 Methods of holding the pen (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methods of holding the pen)

"Pennsylvania"(engraving)
7177710 " Pennsylvania" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Pennsylvania." Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Bedstead of Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI (coloured engraving)
7159271 Bedstead of Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedstead of Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Plume (a ecrire); Pen; Schreibfeder (engraving)
7197161 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Plume (a ecrire); Pen; Schreibfeder (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plume (a ecrire); Pen; Schreibfeder

There Was a Crooked Man (colour litho)
7186317 There Was a Crooked Man (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There Was a Crooked Man, childrens nursery rhyme)

Advertisement for Mimeograph copying machines manufactured by the A B Dick Company (litho)
7172094 Advertisement for Mimeograph copying machines manufactured by the A B Dick Company (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bureau Du Roi, Louis XV (coloured engraving)
7159273 Bureau Du Roi, Louis XV (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bureau Du Roi, Louis XV)

St Mark the Evangelist (engraving)
7149623 St Mark the Evangelist (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mark the Evangelist)

St Luke the Evangelist (engraving)
7149620 St Luke the Evangelist (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Luke the Evangelist)

Merchant with her account book, 19th century (Engraving)
7211563 Merchant with her account book, 19th century (Engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); (add.info.: Nineteenth-century trader at her counter with her account book - Engraving by Eugene)

The Schoolgirl, 1900 (w / c on paper)
7063413 The Schoolgirl, 1900 (w/c on paper) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); 19x25.3 cm; Private Collection

St Mark the Evangelist (engraving)
7149625 St Mark the Evangelist (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mark the Evangelist)

Trades in Regency England: Covent Garden, Smithfield Market and gaslights on Carlton House
6340326 Trades in Regency England: Covent Garden, Smithfield Market and gaslights on Carlton House by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Covent Garden)

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"Office Machines: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time with these captivating artworks that depict various office machines from centuries ago. From Sir Walter Scott's 19th-century painting to Harrison Gray's oil on canvas masterpiece, these works offer a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology. In John Nicholson's detailed portrayal, we witness an intriguing contraption that hints at the early stages of mechanical innovation. Meanwhile, Joseph Haydn's portrait captures the essence of a brilliant mind amidst a backdrop of intricate machinery. Moving beyond traditional mediums, lithography takes center stage in "A Roman Book Shop, " showcasing ancient printing techniques and their impact on disseminating knowledge. The delicate strokes and vibrant colors in "Rest during the Flight into Egypt" transport us to an era where pens, inks, and pencils were indispensable tools for artistic expression. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in "Head of an Old Man, " as well as "Two little girls sitting on the ground and a cat. " These exquisite illustrations demonstrate how even simple office supplies can be transformed into mesmerizing art forms. Not limited to everyday scenes, these works also delve into historical narratives such as "Nathan rebuking David" and "Sacrifice of Polyxena. " Through pens, inks, watercolors, red and black pencils on white paper – stories are brought to life with each stroke. Lastly, we are transported to Venice through the breathtaking depiction of its triumphs. In this stunning artwork titled "Triumph of Venice, " we witness grand celebrations intertwined with sophisticated mechanisms that symbolize progress within society. As we explore these masterpieces depicting office machines throughout history – whether it be typewriters or printing presses – let us marvel at how far technology has come. These artworks serve as reminders that innovation knows no bounds and continues to shape our world today.