Pas Collection

Ils ne passeront pas, by Bairnsfather
Ils ne passeront pas (They shall not pass) Old soldiers never say die, they'll simply block the way A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring his popular character

The Car That Touched a Policeman by H. M. Bateman
An entire queue of traffic, as well as pedestrians stop and look on in horror as a couple driving a small, yellow car accidentally bump an incandescently irate policeman in the middle of the road

The Scotsman Who Gave His Opponent That, by H. M. Bateman
A humorous golfing illustration Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried and Odette fall in love
Siegfried and Odette fall in love while the little swans dance. Because of an evil spell, they are swans by day, and only resume human shape at midnight

The man who drank the bands champagne by H. M. Bateman
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a man in evening dress quaffing a glass of champagne watched by an astonished orchestra

Four ballerinas on a music sheet
Four ballerinas depicted on a music sheet, performing The Celebrated Pas de Quatre, composed by Jules Perrot, as danced at Her Majestys Theatre, London, on 12 July 1845

Horse That Took The Wrong Turning- At Epsom, by H. M. B
Maverick horse galloping the opposite direction to the rest of the race. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

The man Who Begged to Differ from his Mother-in-Law Bateman
The man Who Begged to Differ from his Mother-in-Law by Bateman. A terrified, small man cowering in a chair after disagreeing with his imperious looking mother in law

Music cover, Pas de Quatre, Faust Up To Date
Music cover, Pas de Quatre, invented and arranged by John d Auban from Faust Up To Date, a burlesque parody of Gounods opera Faust, performed at The Gaiety Theatre, London, composed by Meyer Lutz

Hesdin, Pas-de-Calais, France - Mill and Old Fish Street
Hesdin, Pas-de-Calais, France - Mill on the River Canche view of the old Fish Street Date: circa 1910s

Hesdin, Pas-de-Calais, France - Avenue de Boulogne Date: circa 1910s

The Man Who Bid Half-A-Guinea At Tattersall s, by H. M. Bat
A humorous illustration showing a man who has caused havoc at the races. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

On ne passe pas. 1914... 1918. Par deux fois j ai tenu et vaincu sur la Marne. A soldier standing on a battlefield wearing gas mask around his neck. Poison gas was first used in World War I

The Woman Who Called It A Tennis Bat At Wimbledon! By Alfr
A humorous illustration in the style of H. M. Bateman of a lady making a social faux pas whilst watching a game of tennis at Wimbledon

Lady Dance with Dog
A lady and her borzoi perform a pas de deux

The Turkish State Barge Seughudlu, built at Elswick Shipyard, Newcastle upon Tyne for His Imperial Majesty Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918) - September 25, 1903

English lady surveying fancy room with covered chandeliers
English lady surveying a fancy room with covered furniture and chandeliers in brown-holland balloons, 19th century. Housekeeper Mrs Mustard showing Mrs Lucy Somerville around the drawing room

Sossusvlei dunes in the Namib desert, Swakopmund, Namibia

Havre de Pas, Jersey

Havre de Pas, Walk and Pool, Jersey

Felix Minette Bicyclette
An original antique promotional bicycle poster for the retailer Felix Minette, 16 Rue Descombes, Paris. The caption (Je t'ai prevenu Pourquoi n'as-tu pas fait comme moi en prenant de)

Margot Fonteyn dancing with Michael Somes
Prima ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) dancing a pas de deux with Michael Somes (1917-1994). They were frequent dancing partners in the Royal Ballet company. Date: circa 1950s

HIBERS TRENCH CEMETERY
Hibers Trench Cemetery, Wancourt, Pas-de-Calais, France, which was created in April 1917. It contains 136 burials and commemorations of the First World War. Date: 1914 - 1918 War

Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906
541357 Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906. by French School

Coal miners trapped 24 days underground after roof fall, 1906 (print)
541351 Coal miners trapped 24 days underground after roof fall, 1906 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Survived by eating carrots and oats they found in the pit pony stables)

The X Factor
Tom Vinken

La barriere ne resista pas a cette secousse (litho)
958777 La barriere ne resista pas a cette secousse (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: La barriere ne resista pas a cette secousse)

View of the organ, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo)
3469334 View of the organ, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo) by Ivry, Pierre Contant d (1698-1777); (add.info.: Built 1755-1834)

View of the nave, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo)
3469326 View of the nave, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo) by Ivry, Pierre Contant d (1698-1777); (add.info.: Built 1755-1834)

View of the dome, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo)
3469333 View of the dome, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo) by Ivry, Pierre Contant d (1698-1777); (add.info)

View of the organ, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo)
3469332 View of the organ, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo) by Ivry, Pierre Contant d (1698-1777); (add.info.: Built 1755-1834)

View of the altar, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo)
3469330 View of the altar, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo) by Ivry, Pierre Contant d (1698-1777); ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

View of an apse, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo)
3469331 View of an apse, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo) by Ivry, Pierre Contant d (1698-1777); (add.info.: Built 1755-1834)

Le pas d Apollon (engraving)
3645228 Le pas d Apollon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pas d Apollon. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1863)

Cet homme ne merite pas la mort, puisque c est au nom du Seigneur qu il a parle (engraving)
3625925 Cet homme ne merite pas la mort, puisque c est au nom du Seigneur qu il a parle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cet homme ne merite pas la mort)

Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine (engraving)
963517 Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine)

Sketches of "Carmen up to Data, "at the Gaiety Theatre (engraving)
1596797 Sketches of " Carmen up to Data, " at the Gaiety Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of " Carmen up to Data)

Saskatchewan River bridge - The Pas Manitoba with man on riverbank. Date: circa 1910s

English huntsman dragged in the middle of the hounds by his headstrong horse, 19th century. Martin Muffington unable to control his horse during a fox-hunt. Mr

English gentleman in night clothes struggling in a
Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century. Drunken John Jorrocks, the vulgar Cockney grocer, in a nightshirt in a pool

The Hold Up, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
PNP244878 The Hold Up, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Valley National Bank, Phoenix, Arizona; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Anne-Benoite-Louise Lavoye in Ne Touchez pas
French soprano singer Anne-Benoite-Louise Lavoye as the Queen of Leon in Ne Touchez pas a la Reine by Xavier Boisselot, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1846

Hermann-Leon as the Regent in Ne Touchez pas
Baritone opera singer Leonard Hermann-Leon (1814-1858) as the Regent in Ne Touchez pas a la Reine by Xavier Boisselot and Eugene Scribe, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1847

Leocadie Lemercier as Estrella in Ne Touchez
French soprano singer Leocadie Lemercier as Estrella in Ne Touchez pas a la Reine by Xavier Boisselot, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1846

Soprano singer Leocadie Lemercier in Ne Touchez
French soprano singer Leocadie Lemercier as Estrella in Ne Touchez pas a la Reine by Xavier Boisselot, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1846

Singer and author Marius-Pierre Audran as Don Fernand in Ne Touchez pas a la Reine by Xavier Boisselot, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1846

French soprano singer Anne-Benoite-Louise Lavoye as La Reine Leon in Ne Touchez pas a la Reine by Xavier Boisselot, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique

Des Gouts et des Couleurs il ne faut pas Discuter (Tastes and colours should not be discussed). 1916

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"Captivating Moments: A Journey Through 'Pas'" Step into the whimsical world of "Pas, " where art and humor collide to create unforgettable moments. From H. M. Bateman's iconic illustrations to enchanting ballet performances, each hint offers a glimpse into the magic that lies within. In "The Car That Touched a Policeman by H. M. Bateman, " we witness a comical encounter between an unsuspecting officer and an adventurous automobile, reminding us of the unexpected twists life can bring. Swan Lake ballet takes center stage as Siegfried and Odette fall in love, their graceful movements telling a timeless tale of passion and devotion. The power of dance transcends words, leaving audiences captivated by this ethereal connection. H. M. Bateman strikes again with "The Man Who Drank the Band's Champagne, " showcasing his knack for capturing humorous situations with impeccable detail. Laughter ensues as we imagine the consequences of such audacious behavior. Imagine four ballerinas delicately poised on a music sheet, their elegant poses seemingly defying gravity itself. This visual masterpiece invites us to marvel at the beauty that can be created when artistry meets imagination. "The Scotsman Who Gave His Opponent That" brings another hilarious moment from H. M. Bateman's repertoire, highlighting his talent for illustrating absurd scenarios that tickle our funny bones. Epsom Racecourse becomes an unlikely setting for mishaps in "Horse That Took The Wrong Turning- At Epsom. " We find ourselves chuckling at this equine misadventure while pondering how even the best-laid plans can go astray. As we explore musical realms through Faust Up To Date's Pas de Quatre cover, melodies come alive on paper, inviting us to immerse ourselves in its harmonious embrace—a testament to music's ability to transport us beyond reality. Traveling across continents, we arrive in Hesdin, Pas-de-Calais, France.