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Twelfth Collection (page 8)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Twelfth: From Historical Battles to Shakespearean Comedy" Step into the fascinating world of "Twelfth

Background imageTwelfth Collection: 12th Earl of Pembroke

12th Earl of Pembroke
ROBERT HENRY HERBERT, twelfth earl of PEMBROKE sportsman and an eminent conservative statesman. Date: 1791 - 1862

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Anna Lady Louth

Anna Lady Louth
ANNA MARIA, lady LOUTH (nee Roche) wife of Thomas, the twelfth baron, who doubtless admired his wifes elegant hairstyle. Date: ? - 1878

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Pak Ou Caves in Laos

Pak Ou Caves in Laos

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Norman Costumes of the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries: 1

Norman Costumes of the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries: 1
NORMAN COSTUMES OF THE ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH CENTURIES: 1. Bishops and Barons (11th Century) 2. Noble Ladies and Citizens (11th Century) 3. Prince, Princess and Cross-Bowman (11th Century) 4

Background imageTwelfth Collection: The Battle of Tokar, Eastern Soudan: a Private of the Twelfth Soudanese Regiment

The Battle of Tokar, Eastern Soudan: a Private of the Twelfth Soudanese Regiment Defending his Wounded Comrade

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Source Size = 3766 x 2511

Source Size = 3766 x 2511
Cutting the Baddeley Twelfth Cake on the Stage of Drury Lane Theatre, London

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Elizabeth Farren in the role of Olivia, c. 1785 (pen, ink & wash on paper)

Elizabeth Farren in the role of Olivia, c. 1785 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XJF483322 Elizabeth Farren in the role of Olivia, c.1785 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Burney, Edward Francis (1760-1848); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Farren)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: David Teniers the Younger, Peasants Celebrating Twelfth Night, Flemish, 1610 - 1690

David Teniers the Younger, Peasants Celebrating Twelfth Night, Flemish, 1610 - 1690, 1635, oil on panel

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Zachary Taylor, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c. 1880 (litho)

Zachary Taylor, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c. 1880 (litho)
KW327833 Zachary Taylor, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: December, the month of the sun god festival (woodcut)

December, the month of the sun god festival (woodcut)
XJF425631 December, the month of the sun god festival (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The New Chronicle and Good Government)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Signature of Zachary Taylor (litho)

Signature of Zachary Taylor (litho)
KW280665 Signature of Zachary Taylor (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taylor (1784-1850); 12th President of United States; ); Ken Welsh; American

Background imageTwelfth Collection: 2654829; out of copyright

2654829; out of copyright

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Portrait of Zachary Taylor (litho)

Portrait of Zachary Taylor (litho)
KW254672 Portrait of Zachary Taylor (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taylor (1784-1850); 12th President of the United States (1849-50)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Landscape with a tower and a bridge over River Niers, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

Landscape with a tower and a bridge over River Niers, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Stephen Brought Prisoner to Empress Mathilda (black chalk and grey wash on paper)

Stephen Brought Prisoner to Empress Mathilda (black chalk and grey wash on paper)
XOS1766116 Stephen Brought Prisoner to Empress Mathilda (black chalk and grey wash on paper) by Singleton, Henry (1766-1839); 26x39.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth Night, Elisabeth Barbara Schmetterling, 1814 - 1882

Twelfth Night, Elisabeth Barbara Schmetterling, 1814 - 1882

Background imageTwelfth Collection: General Zachary Taylor, from The History of the United States, Vol. II

General Zachary Taylor, from The History of the United States, Vol. II
BAL124917 General Zachary Taylor, from The History of the United States, Vol. II, by Charles Mackay, engraved by T. W. Hunt from a daguerrotype (engraving) by Brady

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Gokugetsu, The twelfth month. Ishikawa, Toyomasa, active 1770-1790, artist, [between 1764

Gokugetsu, The twelfth month. Ishikawa, Toyomasa, active 1770-1790, artist, [between 1764 and 1772, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 26.2 x 19 cm

Background imageTwelfth Collection: The revelation of Olivias betrothal, from Twelfth Night, Act V

The revelation of Olivias betrothal, from Twelfth Night, Act V
The revelation of Olivias betrothal, from " Twelfth Night, " Act V, Scene i The Revelation of Olivias Betrothal A Scene from Twelfth Night, V, i, c.1790, William Hamilton, 1751-1801, British

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Olivia, Maria and Malvolio from Twelfth Night, Act III, Scene iv Malvolio

Olivia, Maria and Malvolio from Twelfth Night, Act III, Scene iv Malvolio
Olivia, Maria and Malvolio from " Twelfth Night, " Act III, Scene iv Malvolio before Olivia, from " Twelfth Night, " Act III, Scene iv Malvolio before Olivia

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Maria Christina - Queen consort of Spain

Maria Christina - Queen consort of Spain
Maria Christina of Austria (Maria Christina Henriette Desideria Felicitas Raineria) (18581929) - Queen consort of Spain as the second wife of King Alfonso XII of Spain. Date: 1902

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth Key of Basil Valentine, illustrating that Philosophers Stone must be

Twelfth Key of Basil Valentine, illustrating that Philosophers Stone must be combined with gold to produce new gold, just as lion eats serpent to change it into its own substance

Background imageTwelfth Collection: The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the eleventh or twelfth century

The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the eleventh or twelfth century, of the Yucatecan Maya in Chichen Itza

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Sebastian, Olivias long-lost twin brother, attacking Sir Andrew Aguecheek, watched

Sebastian, Olivias long-lost twin brother, attacking Sir Andrew Aguecheek, watched by Sir Toby Belch and Feste the clown. Illustration by Robert Dudley (active 1858-1893)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Invitation to a carnival at the Tonkunstlerverein, Vienna. Cartoon shows Anton Bruckner

Invitation to a carnival at the Tonkunstlerverein, Vienna. Cartoon shows Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) leaving the office of Haslinger

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Francesco Arban Di Lione

Francesco Arban Di Lione, Head-and-shoulders Portrait Of French Balloonist, Francesco Arban, Commemorating His Twelfth Flight

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Arch at Twelfth St. Chicago, President Abraham Lincolns he

Arch at Twelfth St. Chicago, President Abraham Lincolns he

Background imageTwelfth Collection: The twelfth month

The twelfth month. Print shows a winter tea party that has been interrupted; a boy has been dragged away by three boys, and a girl, sitting with the tea service, is upset at the disruption

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Shakespeare. Twelfth Night. Act V. Scene I

Shakespeare. Twelfth Night. Act V. Scene I

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Viola Allen as Viola in Shakespeares comedy, Twelfth night

Viola Allen as Viola in Shakespeares comedy, Twelfth night. Date c1903

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Thomas Corwin

Thomas Corwin
Portrait of Thomas Corwin. The Peoples Choice for the Twelfth President of the United States. The Waggon Boy of Ohio

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Bystander masthead design, 1927 - Glorious Twelfth

Bystander masthead design, 1927 - Glorious Twelfth
Illustrated masthead design for the outer cover of the Bystander magazine featuring a woman on the grouse moors enjoying some shooting on the Glorious Twelfth. Date: 1927

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Fountain of Louis XII at Blois, France

Fountain of Louis XII at Blois, France
Fountain of Louis XII (early 16th century) at Blois, France Date: 1903

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Santa Maria e San Donato, Venice

Santa Maria e San Donato, Venice
The Church of Santa Maria e San Donato is a religious edifice located in Murano, Venice. It is known for its twelfth century Byzantine mosaic pavement

Background imageTwelfth Collection: 12th Night / Sir Toby Duel

12th Night / Sir Toby Duel
The duel between Sir Toby and Viola

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth Cake

Twelfth Cake
Serving the traditional Twelfth Cake Date: 1913

Background imageTwelfth Collection: 12th Night / Viola / Rackham

12th Night / Viola / Rackham
Viola - disguised as a youth - is threatened with a duel... Date: first performed 1601/2

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Shooting Apple Trees

Shooting Apple Trees
In Devonshire, on Twelfth Eve, countryfolk go into the orchards and shoot at one of the best trees, to ensure a good fruit crop : much cider is drunk on this occasion... Date: 1851

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Sedum roof, mid-July

Sedum roof, mid-July
Sedum roof. Image 3 of 4. Garage roof covered with flowering Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Sedum green roof

Sedum green roof. Garage roof covered with flowering Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant, shallow rooting and require little maintenance

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth cranial nerve

Twelfth cranial nerve (hypoglossal nerve, cranial nerve XII). Historical anatomical artwork of a side view of a dissected human neck showing veins (blue), arteries (red), muscles (red)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Masquerade Ball

Masquerade Ball
Ball, Twelfth Night Masquerade, Stevens Residence

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Double page spread in a diary for 12-17 August

Double page spread in a diary for 12-17 August
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 12-17 August. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Theatricals at Tavistock House

Theatricals at Tavistock House
A scene from Frozen Deep, a play by Mr Wilkie Collins staged at Charles Dickens residence, Tavistock House

Background imageTwelfth Collection: My Lady Misrule

My Lady Misrule
A fantasy illustration by Charles Robinson showing a woman dressed in a Twelfth Night costume, presumably about to attend a fancy dress party

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth Night Entertainment at the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum

Twelfth Night Entertainment at the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum
Inmates of the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum, a pioneering institution for the Victorian age which operated a non-restraint policy

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Zachary Taylor / Wellstood

Zachary Taylor / Wellstood
Zachary Taylor ka Old Rough-and-Ready American soldier, twelfth president

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Shakespeare illustrated title page

Shakespeare illustrated title page
An illustrated title page, showing vignette scenes from the Comedies, with Shakespeare himself above and below in youth and old age



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Twelfth: From Historical Battles to Shakespearean Comedy" Step into the fascinating world of "Twelfth, " a term that encompasses various events, traditions, and cultural references. One notable occurrence is "The Twelfth of July in Portadown, " a significant day for Orange Order parades in Northern Ireland. This annual celebration holds deep historical and cultural significance. Delving further back in time, we encounter an ancient map created by Muhammad al-Idrisi in Cairo during 1456. This masterpiece showcases the Arab geographer's intricate knowledge of the world at that time. Moving forward to more recent history, a British Military Recruitment Poster from the inter-war period catches our attention. It serves as a reminder of how societies mobilized their forces during times of conflict. Shifting gears towards folklore and customs, we encounter "Wassailing Apple Trees. " This age-old tradition involves singing and toasting apple trees to ensure bountiful harvests—a charming ritual passed down through generations. Stepping even further back into history, we stumble upon "The Battle of the Standard" or "Battle of Northallerton. " Fought on August 22nd, 1138, this clash between English and Scottish forces left its mark on Cowton forever. Taking center stage within literature is William Shakespeare's renowned play "Twelfth Night. " Act II Scene iv captivates audiences with its comedic brilliance brought to life by William Heath Robinson's illustrations. Intriguingly titled "Fashion for the Moors, " Gordon Conway captures an era where style transcended borders. Reflecting on fashion trends throughout history reminds us how cultures influence each other across continents. Continuing our exploration within Shakespeare's realm, another scene from his beloved comedy "Twelfth Night" unfolds before our eyes—an enchanting tale filled with mistaken identities and love triangles galore. Adding humor into this mix is a delightful cartoon depicting the characters of "Twelfth Night" celebrating January's Twelfth Night.