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Timeless Visions: Icons of Art and History

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Explore an exceptional array of visual arts from the renowned Bettmann Archive, showcasing the artistic and historical significance of some of the most iconic images. This carefully curated collection serves as a unique lens into the visual culture and history that have shaped our world, emphasising the enduring relevance of these artworks.

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Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Man Blowing Smoke Rings

Man Blowing Smoke Rings
(Original Caption) Le Divertida

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Vladimir Lenin Addressing Military

Vladimir Lenin Addressing Military
Organizer of the Russian Communist Party, Vladimir Lenin speaks to military

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Writer Dorothy Parker

Writer Dorothy Parker
(Original Caption) Dot Parker Drops Gags, Sheds Tears in Plea for Spain. Washington, DC: Dorothy Parker, writer and scenarist whose reputation for scathing wit is legend

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: John Heenan and Tom Sayer Boxing

John Heenan and Tom Sayer Boxing
(Original Caption) International boxing match between John Carmel Heenan and Tom Sayers at Farnborough, England

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Walt Disney Looking at Illustration of Monorail

Walt Disney Looking at Illustration of Monorail
(Original Caption) Walt Disney examines an artist's drawing of the futuristic Monorail system which will be in operation at Disneyland in June of this year

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Boston Massacre Handbill

Boston Massacre Handbill
Part of a handbill in the Library of Massachusetts describing the Boston Massacre

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Doctor Using Instrument on Young Girl Patient

Doctor Using Instrument on Young Girl Patient
(Original Caption) Adams Medical Electrical Machine Electrometer and Bottle. The machines drawn by Mitne, and Engraved by J. Lodge. The Figuris designed by F. Blake and Engraved by W. Grainger kc

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Diagram Depicting Blood Vessel Distribution

Diagram Depicting Blood Vessel Distribution
(Original Caption) Anatomical drawings showing blood vessel distribution an lymphatics. (Engraving after William Hunter), 1790

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Washington's Inauguration at Philadelphia

Washington's Inauguration at Philadelphia
WASHINGTON'S INAUGURATION AT PHILADELPHIA, 1793

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Woman Wearing Early French Designs

Woman Wearing Early French Designs
(Original Caption) Merveilleuse Du Directoire

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Early Map of New York

Early Map of New York
(Original Caption) A new and accurate plan of the city of New York in the State of New York in North America

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Socrates

Portrait of Socrates
Greek philosopher Socrates

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Irish Rebellion of 1798

Irish Rebellion of 1798
(Original Caption) Irish Rebellion of 1798: Rebels execute their Protestant prisoners at Wexford, June 20, 1798. The rebel flag's MWS stands for murder Without Sin." Copper engraving by George George

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: The Death of George Washington

The Death of George Washington
1799-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: The Death OF Washington

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Waitress with Beer and Pretzels

Waitress with Beer and Pretzels
(Original Caption) USA: The Bock Beer Lady. The Bock Beer Lady gaily attired with "bockwursts" and radishes. Goat motive of Bock Beer ornaments her hat

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Patrons During Early Bowling Game

Patrons During Early Bowling Game
(Original Caption) A Ten Strike

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Illustrative Portrait of President Franklin Pierce

Illustrative Portrait of President Franklin Pierce
(Original Caption) Franklin Pierce

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Hannibal and His Men Crossing Terrain for Battle

Hannibal and His Men Crossing Terrain for Battle
(Original Caption) Hannibal Crossing the Alps with his Army to invade Italy (221 BC)

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Physician Visiting Home of Infant for Vaccination

Physician Visiting Home of Infant for Vaccination
(Original Caption) Vaccinating The Baby

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Men Carrying Injured Man to Hospital

Men Carrying Injured Man to Hospital
(Original Caption) Man with gout being transported to the hospital on a carrying chair

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Physician and Assistants during Early History Leg Amputation

Physician and Assistants during Early History Leg Amputation
(Original Caption) France: Jacques Guillemeau (1550-1630). Amputation Of A Leg. Note than no less than 5 assistants are present

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of American Author Thomas Paine

Portrait of American Author Thomas Paine
USA: Thomas Paine, American political philosopher and author was born in England

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Physician Preparing Patient for Surgical Purposes

Physician Preparing Patient for Surgical Purposes
ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Doctor prescribing a tonic to a man suffering from gout. Late 15th century color engraving

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Shifty Loan Man and a Regretful Borrower

Shifty Loan Man and a Regretful Borrower
(Original Caption) USA: I Sold On Credit! - I Sold In Cash

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: General Garnet Joseph Wolseley Escaping France by Lion

General Garnet Joseph Wolseley Escaping France by Lion
(Original Caption) "The English Tunnel Bugaboo." Cartoon showing French Rooster chasing frightened British Lion ridden by General Wolseley

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: War Scene of the Battle of Austerlitz

War Scene of the Battle of Austerlitz
(Original Caption) Battle of Austerlitz, also called Battle of The Three Emperors, (Dec. 2, 1805) was the first of the Third Coalition

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope
Watercrafts sailing through the Cape of Good Hope while man tries to spear a whale

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Man's Hand with Cigar

Man's Hand with Cigar
(Original Caption) On Hand

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Woman Smoking a Havana Cigar

Woman Smoking a Havana Cigar
(Original Caption) Utopia. It Has Havana In It

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Matthew Perry Entertaining Japanese Commissioners on Ship

Matthew Perry Entertaining Japanese Commissioners on Ship
Matthew Perry, U. S. Naval officer who headed expedition and forcibly encouraged Japan in 1853-54 to enter trade and diplomatic relations with the West, is shown

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Naval Officer Matthew Perry Taking President's Letter to Japanese

Naval Officer Matthew Perry Taking President's Letter to Japanese
Matthew Perry, U. S. Naval officer who headed expedition and forcibly encouraged Japan in 1853-54 to enter trade and diplomatic relations with the West, is shown

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Shield Carrying Grecian Military Chiefs Gesturing on Fallen Horse

Shield Carrying Grecian Military Chiefs Gesturing on Fallen Horse
(Original Caption) Greece: The Oath Of The Seven Chiefs

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Major Andre After Being Caught for Treason

Major Andre After Being Caught for Treason
(Original Caption) The Death Warrant Of Major Andre. He placed his hat on the table and cheerfully said, "I am ready at any moment."

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Profile of German Author Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Profile of German Author Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
(Original Caption) Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe: 1749-1832. German poet, playwright, and novelist

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Gustave Courbet

Portrait of Gustave Courbet
19th century Realist painter from France

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of German Music Composer Robert Schumann

Portrait of German Music Composer Robert Schumann
(Original Caption) Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Injured Rebel Troops at Stonewall Jackson Encampment

Injured Rebel Troops at Stonewall Jackson Encampment
(Original Caption) Prayer In Stonewall Jackson's Camp. (Thomas Jackson, 1824-1863)

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Mozart Playing Piano for Young Songstress

Mozart Playing Piano for Young Songstress
(Original Caption) Germany: Mozart With Aloysia Weber, a 17 year old girl whom he met at Manneheim. She was his unhappy grand passion. The young girl rejected him after a short courtship

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Wolf Accosting Little Red Riding Hood

Wolf Accosting Little Red Riding Hood
(Original Caption) Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Advertisement for a Chair with Man Smoking While Reclining

Advertisement for a Chair with Man Smoking While Reclining
(Original Caption) A Great Bargain In A Newly Designed Morris Chair. - Victorian gentleman, smoking a cigar, seated in large upholstered mission style chair

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: English Street Thief Being Apprehended by Authority

English Street Thief Being Apprehended by Authority
(Original Caption) Wanted Posters. Arrest of an English rogue

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Interior of Early American Department Store

Interior of Early American Department Store
(Original Caption) USA: Interior Of James M'Creery & Co.'s Establishment

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Emile Zola Reading in His Studio

Emile Zola Reading in His Studio
(Original Caption) Emile Zola: (1840-1902, French novelist in his studio

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Early Spanish Vessel on the Sea

Early Spanish Vessel on the Sea
(Original Caption) A Spanish galleon of the 15th century

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Five Labels for Poison

Five Labels for Poison
(Original Caption) Labels for Poison. From an old time trade catalogue

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Exterior of Dutch Cottages with Church and Grounds

Exterior of Dutch Cottages with Church and Grounds
(Original Caption) New York: Dutch Cottage In New York, 1679

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Historical Depiction of Sepoy Cavalry and British Fighting

Historical Depiction of Sepoy Cavalry and British Fighting
(Original Caption) India: Encounter between Lieut. Hills, R. E. And a body of Sepoy Cavalry in which he killed four of the enemy and wounded several others

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Horse and Carriage Passing University of Pennsylvania

Horse and Carriage Passing University of Pennsylvania
(Original Caption) USA: University of Pennsylvania, 1807-1829

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Leaders Conversing at the Utrecht Congress

Leaders Conversing at the Utrecht Congress
(Original Caption) Congress At Utrecht

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Sir Francis Drake

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake
(Original Caption) Sir Francis Drake (ca. 1540-1596), English admiral, first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Emperor Maxmillian

Portrait of Emperor Maxmillian
(Original Caption) Maximillian, Emperor of Mexico: (1832-1867)

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Christopher Columbus with Bowed Head in Jail Cell

Christopher Columbus with Bowed Head in Jail Cell
(Original Caption) Columbus In Prison

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Depiction of Robinson Crusoe Alone with Animals in Makeshift Dwelling

Depiction of Robinson Crusoe Alone with Animals in Makeshift Dwelling
(Original Caption) Daniel Dafoe's Robinson Crusoe. His hut and animal companions

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Soldiers Utilizing Different Types of Artillery on Field

Soldiers Utilizing Different Types of Artillery on Field
(Original Caption) Artillery, 15th to 17th Century. 1. 15th Century. "Bombard" on traveling carriage. 2. A Culverin, 15th-16th Century. 3. Bombard in siege battery mounting. 5. & 6

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: African American Picking Cotton with Overseer

African American Picking Cotton with Overseer
(Original Caption) USA: Negroes picking cotton while white overseer watches

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Barents and Explorers Capturing Polar Bears at Arctic

Barents and Explorers Capturing Polar Bears at Arctic
(Original Caption) Arctic: Members of the Barents' expedition catching polar bears in the water from small boats

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Russian Custom of Examining Newly Wedded Bride's Linen

Russian Custom of Examining Newly Wedded Bride's Linen
(Original Caption) Russia: Russian Marriage Custom. After the first night linen is examined by village women to look for signs of proper defloration

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Display of a Smith and Wesson Pistol

Display of a Smith and Wesson Pistol
(Original Caption) USA: Smith and Wesson, .38 M&P

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Depiction of Crowd Surrounding Jesus Christ on Cross

Depiction of Crowd Surrounding Jesus Christ on Cross
(Original Caption) "The Crucifixion". Painting by Piero della Francesca

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Mother and Daughters in Paris Fashions

Mother and Daughters in Paris Fashions
(Original Caption) Paris: Mother's and children's fashions of 1849

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Bust of Grecian Philosopher Plato

Bust of Grecian Philosopher Plato
(Original Caption) Plato: Great Grecian Philosopher. Assumed portrait after a sculpture in the Museum, Vatican, Rome

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Playwright Heinrich Von Kleist

Portrait of Playwright Heinrich Von Kleist
(Original Caption) Heinrich von Kleist, (1777-1811), German dramatist

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of English Scholar Peter Mark Roget

Portrait of English Scholar Peter Mark Roget
(Original Caption) Peter Mark Roget (1779-1869), English physician and scholar

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of President James Madison

Portrait of President James Madison
(Original Caption) James Madison

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Saint Clara of Assisi

Portrait of Saint Clara of Assisi
(Original Caption) Virgo nobilis pamperum Dominarum Ordinem, aucefore S. Francifco, eiue fuo, anno 1212. inchoauit, et paupertatis privilegium ab Innocentio III impetrauit. Moritur anno 1253

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Scene from Cervantes' Don Quixote

Scene from Cervantes' Don Quixote
(Original Caption) Pillaging soldier trampling and slaughtering sheep as opposing men fight nearby

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Crowd Gazing out at Sailing of New Boat the Fulton

Crowd Gazing out at Sailing of New Boat the Fulton
(Original Caption) Crowd watching successful trial of Fulton

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Travelers and Picnickers Along Regents Canal

Travelers and Picnickers Along Regents Canal
(Original Caption) Junction Of The Regent's Canal, At Paddington

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Drawn Portrait of Early President John Adams

Drawn Portrait of Early President John Adams
(Original Caption) John Adams

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Arthurian Saga: How Arthur Drew The Sword

Arthurian Saga: How Arthur Drew The Sword
(Original Caption) Arthurian Saga: How Arthur Drew The Sword

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Profile of Mathematician Leonard Euler

Profile of Mathematician Leonard Euler
(Original Caption) Leonard Euler: (1707-1783), Swiss Mathematician

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Man Bringing False Costume Piece To Women

Man Bringing False Costume Piece To Women
(Original Caption) The use of falsies by a French lady

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Physicians and Patient During Early Blood Transfusion

Physicians and Patient During Early Blood Transfusion
(Original Caption) Blood Transfusion: After Scultetus, 1667

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: American Ship Planter Battling the French

American Ship Planter Battling the French
(Original Caption) Prior To War Of Tripoli: The American merchant ship Planter, beating off a French National Privateer of 22 guns, July 10, 1799

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Book Cover on Dutch Voyages

Book Cover on Dutch Voyages
(Original Caption) Title from Hartgetrt's series of Dutch Voyages, Amsterdam, 1648

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Maximilian

Portrait of Maximilian
(Original Caption) Emperor Maximilian of Mexico; 1832-1867. A portrait recently discovered in the Brady-Handy Collection. It is unknown how Brady acquired it, probably from a Mexican photographer

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Early Portrait of John Brown

Early Portrait of John Brown
Early portrait of John Brown (1800-1859), prominent abolitionist, who died in a failed slave insurrection on the US Armory in Virginia. Undated photograph

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Spanish Writer Cervantes Famous for Don Quixote

Portrait of Spanish Writer Cervantes Famous for Don Quixote
(Original Caption) Cervantes

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Sculpture of the Head of Austrian Composer Franz Joseph Haydn

Sculpture of the Head of Austrian Composer Franz Joseph Haydn
(Original Caption) Joseph Haydn

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Masonic Apron Presented to George Washington

Masonic Apron Presented to George Washington
(Original Caption) USA: Brother George Washington's Masonic Apron. Wrought By, And Presented To Him By The Marchioness Lafayette In 1784

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Mathematician Leonhard Euler in Pensive Pose

Portrait of Mathematician Leonhard Euler in Pensive Pose
(Original Caption) Leonhard Euler. Leonhard Euler, 1707-1783, Swiss Mathematician worked for the heads of Europe developing theories in Math and Physics

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Men Hoisting Cable from Aboard Ship

Men Hoisting Cable from Aboard Ship
(Original Caption) The Breaking Of The Atlantic Telegraph Cable On Board The Great Eastern

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of George Berkeley as Bishop

Portrait of George Berkeley as Bishop
(Original Caption) Dr. George Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne

Background imageTimeless Visions: Icons of Art and History: Portrait of Spanish Explorer Juan Ponce De Leon

Portrait of Spanish Explorer Juan Ponce De Leon
(Original Caption) Ponce De Leon. Explorer and discoverer of Florida who sailed with Columbus on his second voyage



Each piece not only reflects its time but also invites viewers to appreciate the profound impact these images have had on our understanding of history and art.

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