Personification Collection (page 11)

A Bargain With the Devil, 1907 (w / c, pen & ink on paper)
RWS137268 A Bargain With the Devil, 1907 (w/c, pen & ink on paper) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; eRoyal Watercolour Society; English

Desperation, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN102752 Desperation, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

William IIIs Lowland Wars (oil on canvas) (see also 143658)
HLK143659 William IIIs Lowland Wars (oil on canvas) (see also 143658) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate;

Score for the song L Internationale, c. 1900 (colour engraving)
CHT164009 Score for the song L Internationale, c.1900 (colour engraving) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Financial Order Regained in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces
XIR165146 Financial Order Regained in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

War for the Rights of the Queen in 1667, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces
XIR165141 War for the Rights of the Queen in 1667, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Folly, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN102743 Folly, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Truth Stolen Away by Time Beyond the Reach of Envy and Discord, 1641 (oil on canvas)
PWI91041 Truth Stolen Away by Time Beyond the Reach of Envy and Discord, 1641 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); diameter: cm; Louvre, Paris

Postage stamp depicting Marianne, the Official Representation of the French Republic, c
CHT163671 Postage stamp depicting Marianne, the Official Representation of the French Republic, c. 1893 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Eternity, one of two allegorical figures surrounding St. Peter, Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail) (b / w photo)
ALI252791 Eternity, one of two allegorical figures surrounding St. Peter, Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail) (b/w photo) (see also 252790) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Vatican Museums and Galleries

One of the two Virtues surrounding Pope Leo I the Great (c. 390-461) Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail) (b / w photo)
ALI252780 One of the two Virtues surrounding Pope Leo I the Great (c.390-461) Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail) (b/w photo) (see also 252779 and 252781) by Romano

Faith, surrounding one of two allegorical figures surrounding Pope Sylvester I (314-35) Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail)
ALI252793 Faith, surrounding one of two allegorical figures surrounding Pope Sylvester I (314-35) Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail) (b/w photo) (see also 252792 and 252794) by Romano

Justice, one of the two virtues surrounding Pope St. Urban I (d. 230) Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail) (b / w photo)
ALI252784 Justice, one of the two virtues surrounding Pope St. Urban I (d.230) Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail) (b/w photo) (see also 252782, 252783, 252785) by Romano

Truth, one of the two Virtues surrounding Pope St. Leo I the Great (c. 390-461) Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail)
ALI252781 Truth, one of the two Virtues surrounding Pope St. Leo I the Great (c.390-461) Raphael Rooms (fresco) (detail) (b/w photo) (see also 252779 and 252780) by Romano

Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) attempts to put Italy to sleep in order to prevent her
CHT211367 Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) attempts to put Italy to sleep in order to prevent her entering the First World War, 1915 (colour litho) by Geoffroy

Seid Einig!, c. 1870 (colour litho)
CHT204538 Seid Einig!, c.1870 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

A Baker, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT201102 A Baker, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

The Rose and the Snowflake by Oliver Herford
Illustration, The Rose and the Snowflake by Oliver Herford. 1926

The loyalty of Algerian Arab chiefs to France, cover of le Petit Journal
CHT206375 The loyalty of Algerian Arab chiefs to France, cover of le Petit Journal, 15th December 1907 (colour litho) by French School

The Glasses Maker, Augsburg 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT200461 The Glasses Maker, Augsburg 1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

The Electricity Fairy, costume for a fancy dress ball with battery, c. 1885 (colour litho)
CHT164144 The Electricity Fairy, costume for a fancy dress ball with battery, c.1885 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Capital depicting the Second Key of Plainsong, c. 1095 (stone)
XIR166595 Capital depicting the Second Key of Plainsong, c.1095 (stone) by French School, (11th century); Musee du Farinier, Ancienne Abbaye, Cluny

Allegory of Spring (coloured engraving)
CHT170942 Allegory of Spring (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Allegory of Winter, late 17th century (coloured engraving)
CHT170936 Allegory of Winter, late 17th century (coloured engraving) by Bonnart, Nicolas (c.1646-1718); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Historiated initials P depicting the Elevation of the Host and D
XIR185110 Historiated initials P depicting the Elevation of the Host and D depicting the Church and the Synagogue, from a Missal from the Abbey of St

Wardrobe decorated with scenes of the four seasons, 1778 (painted wood)
XIR181842 Wardrobe decorated with scenes of the four seasons, 1778 (painted wood) by German School, (18th century); Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich, Germany; German, out of copyright

Music, 1757 (marble)
XIR183356 Music, 1757 (marble) by Falconet, Etienne-Maurice (1716-91); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: commissioned by Madame de Pompadour; ); French, out of copyright

Ms 3045 fol. 22v Boethius with the Wheel of Fortune, from
XIR182657 Ms 3045 fol.22v Boethius with the Wheel of Fortune, from De Consolatione Philosophiae, translated by Jean de Meung (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Ms 1044 Fol. 74 The Wheel of Fortune, from Ovide Moralise written by Chretien Legouais
XIR177844 Ms 1044 Fol.74 The Wheel of Fortune, from Ovide Moralise written by Chretien Legouais (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Summer, statue in the gardens (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR189435 Summer, statue in the gardens (marble) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Sceaux, France; French, out of copyright

Spain Recognising the Pre-Eminence of France in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie
XIR158860 Spain Recognising the Pre-Eminence of France in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); ChAteau de Versailles

The Victory of Samothrace (Parian marble) (see also 54788, 92583 & 94601-03, 239936
XIR154093 The Victory of Samothrace (Parian marble) (see also 54788, 92583 & 94601-03, 239936, 326608) by Greek, (2nd century BC); height: 240 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

The King Taking Maestricht in Thirteen Days in 1673, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie
XIR55829 The King Taking Maestricht in Thirteen Days in 1673, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

The Alliance of Germany and Spain with Holland, 1672, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie
XIR55900 The Alliance of Germany and Spain with Holland, 1672, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Plymouth porcelain figures of the Four Continents produced under William Cookworthy
BAL3540 Plymouth porcelain figures of the Four Continents produced under William Cookworthy from Longton Hall moulds, c.1770 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum

Detail of the Three Graces and Mercury, from the Primavera (tempera on panel
BEN44375 Detail of the Three Graces and Mercury, from the Primavera (tempera on panel) (detail of 558) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510)

Melenconia I, 1514 (Burin engraving)
5890642 Melenconia I, 1514 (Burin engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24x18.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Allegory of painting (oil on canvas)
1763982 Allegory of painting (oil on canvas) by Turchi, Alessandro (1579-1649); 141.6x102.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Allegory of Sloth (pen & ink and wash on paper)
478825 Allegory of Sloth (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Floris, Frans (1519-70); 60x98.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: pricked for transfer); Photo eChristies Images; Netherlandish

Personification of the Sciences, (oil on canvas)
827423 Personification of the Sciences, (oil on canvas) by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); 101.6x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Personification of the Sciences)

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Love and Time (oil on canvas)
CH401595 Love and Time (oil on canvas) by Strudwick, John Melhuish (1849-1937); 36.5x96.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Death Crowning Innocence (terracotta)
739815 Death Crowning Innocence (terracotta) by Watts, Mary (1849-1938); 24x15 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After George Freredic Watts In original Italiante frame)

Hebe (oil on copper)
711013 Hebe (oil on copper) by Stroehling, Peter Eduard (1768-1826); 61.5x48.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Five Meissen figures emblematic of the senses, c. 1765 (porcelain)
CH463076 Five Meissen figures emblematic of the senses, c.1765 (porcelain) by Kaendler, Johann Joachim (1706-75); height: 28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece of Principals of Political Right by Jean Jacques Rousseau
CH440580 Frontispiece of Principals of Political Right by Jean Jacques Rousseau, with allegorical vignette of Liberty, engraved by Borly, published 1762 (print & engraving) by Bolomey

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Personification is a powerful artistic technique that breathes life into inanimate objects, concepts, and even nations. From the explosive brilliance of "A Star Explodes" by Norman Lindsay to the resilience embodied in "Long Live Estonia, " personification captivates our imagination. In an 1866 cartoon titled "Deaths Dispensary, " water pollution takes on a sinister form as it becomes the source of disease, reminding us of the consequences of environmental negligence. The Austro-Hungarian Empire proudly waves its flag while personified, symbolizing its strength and identity. Dressed in ancient Roman costume, we witness the embodiment of history itself. Guiseppe Heintz's 17th-century map of Venice transports us back in time to a city alive with stories waiting to be discovered. Lord have mercy on London. A contemporary English woodcut depicts the Great Plague of 1665 as death rides upon a pale horse, illustrating how they are evoke fear and urgency. Finland emerges as a vibrant character through "The Personification of Finland (Suomi), " representing national pride and unity. Gustave Doré's wood engraving portrays Death on his pale horse from Revelation 6:8, showcasing how personifying abstract ideas can make them tangible and relatable. During World War II, Edward T. Grigware's poster warns against careless talk with the phrase "Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. " This clever use reminds us that words hold power beyond measure. Lastly, Kiyochika Kobayashi's woodcut presents a thought-provoking image: a whale dining on Russian sailors while three fish symbolize Japan. Here we see how nations are given human-like qualities for political commentary or storytelling purposes. Through these diverse examples spanning centuries and cultures, we witness how artists employ personification to engage our emotions and provoke contemplation about complex issues such as pollution or war.