P T Barnum Collection

Jubilee Hymn, 1897
1573960 Jubilee Hymn, 1897; (add.info.: Copy of the Jubille Hymn sheet from the celebration of Queen Victoria's (1819 - 1901) Diamond Jubilee. 1897); Universal History Archive/UIG.

History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho)
8668526 History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pacing Triplet)

Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
3609998 Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

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A mad woman. Detail of Philippe Pinel delivers the insane at La Salpetriere, 1876 (Painting)
7422862 A mad woman. Detail of Philippe Pinel delivers the insane at La Salpetriere, 1876 (Painting) by Robert-Fleury, Tony (1837-1912); (add.info.: Medicine. Psychology. A mad woman)

The Surrender of Lviv in September 1914, c.1914-15 (colour litho)
1969287 The Surrender of Lviv in September 1914, c.1914-15 (colour litho) by Mayakovsky, Vladimir (1894-1930); (add.info)

Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4578331 Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; 49x290 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650334 View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); Museo de America, Madrid

The library at Rufford Abbey, Nottinghamshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311863 The library at Rufford Abbey, Nottinghamshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Portrait of Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), French historian, academician and politician. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835629 Portrait of Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), French historian, academician and politician. Photography late 19th century

Harlaxton Manor, view of the front entrance through the forecourt screen, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310446 Harlaxton Manor, view of the front entrance through the forecourt screen, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Prophet Jeremiah, 1508-12 (fresco)
7412483 Prophet Jeremiah, 1508-12 (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Fine Art Images

Mirror in repousse frame, decorated with peacocks, c. 1902 (metal)
GLS314099 Mirror in repousse frame, decorated with peacocks, c.1902 (metal) by Morris, Talwin (1865-1911); 56x35.6 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

WW1: For France, pour your gold, gold fight for victory, 1915 (poster)
JLJ4668455 WW1: For France, pour your gold, gold fight for victory, 1915 (poster) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: WW1 Poster : For France)

At the edge of the water in Bennecourt, 1868 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4578053 At the edge of the water in Bennecourt, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 81x100 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Sunday Morning scene, Petticoat Lane Market, London c. 1900 (b/w photo)
XJF283179 Sunday Morning scene, Petticoat Lane Market, London c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Albert Einstein, 1920 (photo)
GIA4704116 Albert Einstein, 1920 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Giancarlo Costa

The siege of Toulouse by Henry II, King of England (engraving)
1761660 The siege of Toulouse by Henry II, King of England (engraving) by French School; © Tallandier

A Roman soldier mocking Christ, with the artist's name in Latin above, and below a poem berating man for his sins
XAM77564 A Roman soldier mocking Christ, with the artist's name in Latin above, and below a poem berating man for his sins, titlepage to the series The Great Passion, pub

Standing figure, possibly Gbaya people, 19th-20th century (wood & fibre)
1068157 Standing figure, possibly Gbaya people, 19th-20th century (wood & fibre) by African School; 29.9x7.3x7.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Post Office Savings Bank, 1904-06 (photo)
XAM198145 Post Office Savings Bank, 1904-06 (photo) by Wagner, Otto (1841-1918); Vienna, Austria; Ali Meyer

University Beadle
3785780 University Beadle by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: University Beadle - Jean Lequeux, Messenger of Guise en Thierache, Diocese of Laon (Picardy, northern France)

Sign of the Post (oil on panel)
490295 Sign of the Post (oil on panel) by Flemish School; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Mont Saint Michel
1841258 Mont Saint Michel by Fer, Nicolas de (1646-1720); (add.info.: The Mont-Saint-Michel (Normandy, France) : map by Nicolas de Fer, France, 1703); Photo © CCI

Syntax Star-gazing, from The Tour of Dr Syntax in search of the Picturesque, by William Combe
STC213548 Syntax Star-gazing, from The Tour of Dr Syntax in search of the Picturesque, by William Combe, published 1812 (aquatint) by Rowlandson

Dutch Gabled house (photo)
KW217442 Dutch Gabled house (photo) by Dutch School; Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Attempt to remove Jumbo, the great elephant, from the Zoological Gardens (engraving)
557972 Attempt to remove Jumbo, the great elephant, from the Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attempt to remove Jumbo)

Wedding photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton, American entertainer known as General Tom Thumb, and his wife
6030644 Wedding photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton, American entertainer known as General Tom Thumb, and his wife, Lavinia Warren

Portrait of P T Barnum, The Biggest Show on Airth (colour litho)
583387 Portrait of P T Barnum, The Biggest Show on Airth (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of P T Barnum)

Equestrian acts of Barnum and Baileys Circus (chromolitho)
3639196 Equestrian acts of Barnum and Baileys Circus (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hope, 1888 (stained glass)
3475386 Hope, 1888 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); St Johns Church, Keswick, Cumbria, UK; (add.info.: Keswick, St John s, JPS, HH, Hope, 1888); © Alastair Carew-Cox

The Barnum of the desert (colour litho)
3639184 The Barnum of the desert (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barnum of the desert.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Sketches at Barnums Show at Olympia, London (engraving)
604369 Sketches at Barnums Show at Olympia, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Barnums Show at Olympia, London; from The Graphic)

Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known as General Tom Thumb (chromolitho)
2788777 Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known as General Tom Thumb (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Sherwood Stratton)

Siamese twins Radica and Doodica after the operation to separate them (colour litho)
2795574 Siamese twins Radica and Doodica after the operation to separate them (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Phineas Taylor Barnum, of New York, Proprietor of the "White Elephant"(engraving)
1622359 Mr Phineas Taylor Barnum, of New York, Proprietor of the " White Elephant" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Phineas Taylor Barnum)

Barnums show at Olympia - sketches behind the scenes (engraving)
604378 Barnums show at Olympia - sketches behind the scenes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jumbos arrival, advertisement for Clarks spool cotton, featuring P T Barnums famous circus elephant (litho)
5235891 Jumbos arrival, advertisement for Clarks spool cotton, featuring P T Barnums famous circus elephant (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jumbos arrival)

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"P. T. Barnum: A Master of Spectacle and Showmanship" Step right up and witness the captivating world of P. T. Barnum, a man who knew how to mesmerize audiences like no other. From his humble beginnings to becoming a legendary showman, Barnum's legacy lives on through the extraordinary spectacles he created. In the library at Rufford Abbey, Nottinghamshire, England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley unveils glimpses into the opulent world that inspired Barnum's grand visions. With each turn of the page, one can almost hear the echoes of history whispering tales of extravagance and wonder. A portrait captures Gabriel Hanotaux, a French historian and politician from the late 19th century - an era when Barnum was shaping his own destiny. Just as Hanotaux chronicled France's past, so too did Barnum weave narratives that captivated hearts and minds across continents. Harlaxton Manor stands proud in its elegance; its front entrance beckoning visitors with promises of enchantment within. Much like this magnificent manor, Barnum's shows were gateways to worlds beyond imagination - transporting audiences into realms where dreams came alive. The fresco depicting Prophet Jeremiah reminds us of faith amidst adversity - a theme often mirrored in Barnum's life as he faced countless challenges while striving for greatness. His unwavering determination propelled him forward even during times when others doubted his vision. A mirror adorned with repousse peacocks transports us back to 1902 - an era when beauty took center stage in every aspect of life. Similarly, Barnum understood that aesthetics played a crucial role in capturing people's attention; his shows were visual feasts designed to leave spectators spellbound. During World War I, patriotism soared high as nations rallied together for victory. The poster urging citizens to pour their gold for France reflects both the spirit of unity and also hints at Barnum's ability to rally support and create a sense of collective purpose.