Satisfactio Christi, from Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Chri...
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Remissio Peccatorum, from the Allegories on the Christian Creed
Hendrick Goltzius (Netherlandish, Mühlbracht 1558–1617 Haarlem) Public domain scan of Dutch Golden Age 15th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Europe, Asia, Africa and America bringing intelligence to the genius o...
Print shows an allegorical scene with four female figures, representing the continents (from l. to r.) Asia, Europe, Africa, and America, approaching a seated female figure with wings writing in an open volume ... More
[Association meeting at York] - A drawing of a large group of people s...
Print shows an allegorical representation of a meeting of the Association of York during which all disputes were amicably settled.
[Instruction of American youth] / J. Norman sc.
Print shows an allegorical scene where a youth stands before a pyramid inscribed with the names of battles in the American Revolution. The goddess Peace attempts to turn the youth away toward three other goddes... More
Durand & Co. bank note engravers
Print shows a sample bank note surrounded by vignettes of allegorical scenes, portraits, including George Washington, numbers, and various designs. Possibly engraved by Cyrus Durand or Asher B. Durand. (DLC/PP... More
Elihu Vedder - Good administration, engraving, Library of Congress
Semi-circular panel in 5-part mural called "Government" in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing woman seated on "good administration" holding fair scale, and a person on each side of her, ... More
Government, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington...
Semi-circular panel from mural entitled The Government by Elihu Vedder, in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing seated woman and two angels in classical garb.
Reading room vestibule. Corrupt legislation / Elihu Vedder, Rome.
Photo of semi-circular panel from mural in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building entitled The Government, depicting man, woman, and child in classical garb holding an unjust scale.
Lyric poetry south corridor / H.O. Walker, artist.
Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting six women in classical garb or nude, one with lyre, and a child. Copyright by H.O. Walker in 1896. Copley print copyright 1897 by Curtis & Cameron.
Robert Reid - Smell, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...
Reproduction of mural in Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing woman smelling flower. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Adventure, engraving, Library of Congress
Mural by George W. Maynard in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Detail of Earth, engraving, Library of Congress
Mural by Robert L. Dodge in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Study, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC
Reproduction of a mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing two women seated on rock with books and caliper. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Detail of Civilization, engraving, Library of Congress
Mural by George W. Maynard in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Fire. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Mural by Robert L. Dodge in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress.
La Liberté armée du sceptre de la Raison foudroie l’ignorance et le Fa...
Français : La Liberté armée du sceptre de la Raison foudroie l’ignorance et le Fanatisme. Gravure allégorique de Louis Boizot et Jean-Baptiste Chapuy (entre 1793 et 1795).
Punitio Tirannorum, from Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Chris...
Public domain photo of Dutch art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Death and the Devil surprise two women DH monogram
Print shows Death and the Devil interrupting the lives of two wealthy women. Bradley Collection. Stamped on verso: Tilgungs-Stempel K.K.C. Stamped on verso: Kupferstich-Sammlung der Königl: Museen. Stamped on ... More
Levamen Onostrorum, from Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Chris...
Public domain photo of Dutch art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Jules Edmond Charles Lachaise - Eugène Pierre Gourdet - Designs featur...
Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise (French, died 1897) Public domain scan of 19th century French drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Detail of Fire. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Mural by Robert L. Dodge in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Arts and science, canopy of the rotunda
United States Capitol mural by Brumidi. Title devised. Listed in Detroit Publishing Co. negative log as enlargement from no. 9849, by Glover, May 1904. "Copyright by Detroit Photographic Co." and "09893" on neg... More
[Apotheosis of Washington. Marine detail]
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King Charles II and Catherine of Braganza with allegories of the four ...
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Woman under the Safeguard of Knighthood allegorical Scene Costume of t...
Woman under the Safeguard of Knight hood, allegorical Scene.--Costume of the End of the Fifteenth Century, from a Miniature in a Latin Psalm Book (Manuscript No. 175, National Library of Paris).
Punitio Tirannorum, from Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Chris...
Public domain photo of Dutch art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
The Eight Beatitudes, from Christian and Profane Allegories
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Aedificare Super Arenam, from Allegories of the Christian Faith, from ...
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King Charles II and Catherine of Braganza with allegories of the four ...
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[Ornament for title page of The Columbian Magazine for the year 1789]
Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for James Trenchard, 1789 (March), title page. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 176... More
[Detail of "Justice and History" to be placed above Senate bronze door...
Photograph of maquette showing allegorical Justice and History figures by Thomas Crawford. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 123. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.
The Philippines, Porto Rico and Cuba - Uncle Sam's burden
American soldier carrying three children on his back, wrapped in U.S. flag. Card no. : "9964". "No. 1" handwritten in ink before caption. Copyright by B.L. Singley.
Lyric poetry; Ganymede / H.O. Walker, artist.
Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting Ganymede being carried off by Jupiter in the form of an eagle. Copyley print copyright 1899 by Curtis & Cameron.
To the 54th Regiment (MFA Boston)
In honor of the Massachusetts volunteers in the American Civil War ("Warriors against slavery"). One of a number of allegorical drawings that Rimmer did during the war.
Wheel-of-life-mother-nature-forrer-french-c1400
This pen drawing on parchment, 69.0 cm x 56.5 cm (27.2 in x 22.2 in), has verses in Old French and was formerly in the collection of Robert Forrer. It was auctioned in 1911 but its current location is unknown.... More
National Archives, Constitution Avenue, between Seventh & Ninth Street...
Significance: Serves as central archival repository of most important United States documents. Survey number: HABS DC-296 Building/structure dates: 1931-1937 Initial Construction National Register of Histor... More
Paolo Veronese - Studies for The Allegories of Love
Public domain image, 16th-17th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Corrupt legislation, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...
Semi-circular panel from mural entitled The Government by Elihu Vedder, in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing man, woman, and child in classical garb, with woman seated and holding an un... More
State and treasury, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Wa...
Reproduction of mural in Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, showing allegory of state and treasury departments. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
History - Public domain monumental decor drawing
Drawing for mosaic by Frederick Dielman in the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Copyright by Curtis & Company, Boston. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292
[Mural by George W. Maynard on ceiling in the Library of Congress, Was...
Possibly part of mural depicting virtues. National Photo Company Collection. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A group of stained glass windows in a building. Stained glass stained ...
Stained glass windows in the chapel / A stained glass window with a bunch of people in it public domain stock photo.
Der Siegende Engelan̈der und der Streitende Americaner Welches sich de...
Print shows a military officer, probably British, standing before two Natives, representing America, wearing feathered skirts and headdresses, gesturing to a raging naval battle and bombardment of a fort; to th... More
Apotheosis of Washington, fresco in the canopy of the dome, Rotunda of...
Title devised by cataloger. Title on jacket: The United States Capitol, Rotunda, the canopy, Washington, D.C. Fresco by Constantino Brumidi. "G 1682" on negative. Corresponding glass transparency (LC-D4-9845) a... More
Paolo Veronese - Studies for The Allegories of Love
Public domain image of a 16th-17th-century print, mannerism, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Magius Voyages et aventures detail 14 00
Voyages et aventures de Ch. Magius, Bibliothèque nationale de France, département Estampes et photographie, RESERVE 4-AD-134, detail de la miniature no. 14; Pallas représentant le courage de Magius
Republica no brasil - Drawing. Public domain image.
Português: Alegoria da República Brasileira, homenagem da Revista Illustrada
The Call to Arms (American art and American art collections)
Drawing titled The Call to Arms published in Art Anatomy (1884) Identifier: americanartamer01mont (find matches) Title: American art and American art collections; essays on artistic subjects Year: 1889 (1880s)... More
National Archives, Constitution Avenue, between Seventh & Ninth Street...
Significance: Serves as central archival repository of most important United States documents. Survey number: HABS DC-296 Building/structure dates: 1931-1937 Initial Construction National Register of Histor... More
[Apotheosis of Washington, fresco in the canopy of the dome, Rotunda o...
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[Apotheosis of Washington, fresco in the canopy of the dome, Rotunda o...
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F. Holland Day - Beauty is truth, truth/beauty
Young man in robe and headband holding vase of metal and ceramic flowers and reflective orb, in studio. Library of Congress prints and photographs: an illustrated guide / Library of Congress. Washington, D.C. :... More
Johann Georg Bergmüller - Complexio Phlegmatica. Book illustration fro...
Allegorical print from Holzer's "Four Temperaments" illustrating "impassivity." Complexio Phlegmatica. LeBlanc, no. 7.
Britain, America, at length be friends ...
Print shows America, as a Native woman, shaking hands with Britannia with the goddess Concord standing between them holding a globe and an olive branch. Ships in a busy port are in the background, and a lion, l... More
[A worried cherub holds up a dove to kiss another bird]
Illus. in: Essais historiques et politiques sur les Anglo-Américains, ... / par M. Hilliard d'Auberteuil .... Bruxelles : 1782, p. 294. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist... More
Behold! a fabric now to freedom rear'd / Trenchard sculp.
Print shows an allegorical scene with Concord standing, Clio sitting, writing in open book, and Cupid standing, holding the "Constitution" in front of a temple labeled "Sacred to Liberty Justice and Peace" with... More
Allegorical sculpture group of the City of Paris imploring heaven to t...
Photograph shows sculpture of woman sitting with sickly child and elderly man leaning against her. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer ... More
Excelsior, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920
P2167 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright 1883, by Imre & Bolossy Kiralfy." Created by "Forbes Co., Boston & N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)
Elihu Vedder - Peace - prosperity, engraving, Library of Congress
Semi-circular panel from mural entitled The Government by Elihu Vedder, in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing partially nude woman seated on "peace - prosperity" with hands on wreaths, a... More
Peace, northwest gallery / Gari Melchers, artist.
Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting an early religious procession. Copyright 1896 by Gari Melchers. Copley print copyright 1897 by Curtis & Cameron.
Lyric poetry, Comus / H.O. Walker, artist.
Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting a scene from the poem. The masque of Comus, by Milton.
[Ceiling disc mural by George Willoughby Maynard, in the Southwest Pav...
Photo of mural depicting courage, valor, fortitude and achievement. 35795 U.S. Copyright Office.
Detail of Discovery, engraving, Library of Congress
Mural by George W. Maynard in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Walter Shirlaw - Astronomy, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson bui...
Reproduction of a mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing woman holding globe and sphere. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Detail of Adventure, engraving, Library of Congress
Mural by George W. Maynard in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Two soft hands on his eyelids press : a laughing voice, who am I? -- ...
Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Spring Spell" by Oliver Herford, Collier's, 47:20 (April 8, 1911).
Harry Furniss-98268 - An allegory of the Months
Offered for sale by Abbott and Holder in January 2020 when it was described as "FURNISS Harry (1854-1925) An allegory of the Months. Pen and ink for ‘Punch’. Signed and inscribed. 11x8 inches."
Camille bourget allégorie commerce navigation
Allégorie du commerce Musée de La Rochelle Public domain artwork related to Ancient Greece, Greek civilization, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
La Peinture dli 165005514 cor
This print depicts two putti in an allegory of painting. This print reproduces the print, "La Peinture," by Louis Félix de La Rue, le Jeune (1731-1765) made after a drawing by François Boucher (1703-1770). Mar... More
The British surrendering their arms to General Washington after their ...
Print showing British officers on the right, with Cornwallis presenting his sword, and French and American officers, center and left, with George Washington holding his hat in his left hand. Officers identified... More
Hubert François Gravelot - Four Small Allegories
Hubert François Gravelot (French, Paris 1699–1773 Paris) Public domain photograph of 17th-18th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Snuffbox with six allegories of love
The sale of cupids was the subject of a famous, much-imitated fresco discovered in 1759 at Stabiae, an ancient Roman town on the Gulf of Naples. The fresco was engraved in 1762. One of the miniatures is signed ... More
America pois'd in the balance of justice
Print shows two despondent women, possibly Britannia and America, reclining on a cliff in the rugged landscape of the new world, behind them, ships sailing toward the horizon pass a burning city, and two gods, ... More
The frontispiece shows Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and of war, ...
Print shows Minerva, having exchanged her battle raiments for more domestic dress, nursing an infant; at her feet are an owl, a spear, and a shield which bears the likeness of a gorgon. Sitting to the right is ... More
Walter Shirlaw - Mathematics, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson b...
Reproduction of a mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing woman looking at scroll with geometric figures. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
[Lyric poetry]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Reproduction of Mural by Henry Oliver Walker in the Library of Congress showing woman playing lyre and nude women. 19693(?) U.S. Copyright Office. Item in PR6 CN 7E
[Mural, Lyric Poetry (detail), by Henry O. Walker, in the South Corrid...
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[Apotheosis of Washington. Fall of tyranny, detail]
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Merci! - World War I poster - Public domain print
A female allegory of France, wearing a Phrygian cap and kissing a poilu on the cheek. Translation of title: Thank you. Signed: L. Sabattier. Baltimore Museum, donor. Promotional goal: Fr. J42. 1919. Item is no... More
Snuffbox with six allegories of love, Paris, France
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Moillon Allegorie
Français : Isaac Moillon (1614-1673) Allégorie Toile - 125 x 98 cm Vente Drouot, SVV Joron-Derem, 9/11/21 Photo : SVV Joron Derem Texte: « Non sit / Mortale / Quod Optas »,
[Saint Sebastian tied to tree with rope, with arrow in side, elbow rai...
Public domain scan of 19th-century artistic photograph, platinum print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Peace of Ghent 1814 and triumph of America / Mme. Plantou, Citizen of ...
Print is allegorical reference to the Treaty of Ghent which ended the War of 1812, showing Minerva dictating the terms of peace, which Mercury delivers to Britannia and Hercules compells her to accept. Publish... More
Casket with allegories of the Four Elements
Attributed to Adam Eck (1604–1664) Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Allegories of Love - Public domain dedication museum photo
Public domain photo of a textile, rug, fabric, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Allegories of Faith, Hope, and Charity
Public domain reproduction of art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Elihu Vedder - Anarchy, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building...
Semi-circular panel from mural entitled The Government by Elihu Vedder, in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing two women and one man nude or in classical garb with tools of destruction am... More
The Evolution of civilization, dome of the rotunda / E.H. Blashfield, ...
Photo of mural collar acknowledging countries which have contributed to the development of civilization. Judea for religion, Greece for philosophy, Rome for administration, Islam for physics. Copyright by E.H. ... More
The sciences. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Mural by Kenyon Cox in the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Copyright by Curtis & Company, Boston. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
Detail of water, engraving, Library of Congress
Mural by Robert L. Dodge in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron, Boston. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.
The foolish calf, a lesson to labor
General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Edwards, Deutsch & Heitmann, printer. L. I. P. & B... More
He danced, he sang: hail spring divine! : ethereal spring h'm -- wine?...
Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Spring Spell" by Oliver Herford, Collier's, 47:20 (April 8, 1911).
Porte plume 'Ideal' Waterman l'arme de la paix
A woman holding a giant fountain pen. Translation of title: Carry the 'Ideal' Waterman pen, the weapon of peace. Signed: Ogé. Purchase 1986. Promotional goal: Fr. C89. 1919. Item is no. 287 in a printed checkl... More
Wheel-of-life-la-roe-de-mere-nature-forrer-c1400
This pen drawing on parchment, 69.0 cm x 56.5 cm (27.2 in x 22.2 in), has verses in Old French and was formerly in the collection of Robert Forrer. It was auctioned in 1911 but its current location is unknown.... More
Iconologie par figures; ou, Traité complet des allégories, emblêmes, e...
Identifier: iconologieparfig08grav (find matches) Title: Iconologie par figures; ou, Traité complet des allégories, emblêmes, etc. Ouvrage utile aux artistes, aux amateurs, et peuvent servir à l'éducation des... More
The British surrendering their arms to General Washington after their ...
Print showing British officers on the right, with Cornwallis presenting his sword, and French and American officers, center and left, with George Washington holding his hat in his left hand. Officers identified... More
National Archives, Constitution Avenue, between Seventh & Ninth Street...
Significance: Serves as central archival repository of most important United States documents. Survey number: HABS DC-296 Building/structure dates: 1931-1937 Initial Construction National Register of Histor... More
[Saint Sebastian tied to tree with rope, with arrow in side, elbow rai...
Public domain scan of 19th-century artistic photograph, platinum print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Allegorien und Embleme, Vol. 1, [Title page]
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