19th century - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.
A cartoon of a group of people with axes, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C.... More
Retraite des heros de Pilnitz (BM 1998,0712.64)
Satire on the retreat of the defeated Frederick William II, king of Prussia, and the Duke of Brunswick, both returning on tired nags led by the Austro-Hungarian imperial eagle. September 1792 Hand-coloured etch... More
William II of Holland by William Salter
Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait, Netherlands, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Italian - Door Panel with Castle - Walters 541058
When Abbot Joel (r. 1182-1191) commissioned the door for the main entrance to the church of San Clemente at Casauria in Abruzzi, he may have chosen bronze because of the medium's association with the legal trad... More
Frederick Wilhelm II - Public domain portrait painting
Portrait of Frederick William II of Prussia Public domain photograph of 18th-century male portrait painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Here lie "the facts" / W.A. Rogers.
Uncle Sam standing behind bodies of children, killed on the Lusitania, covered with U.S. flag. He faces William II, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American... More
More [c]ulture : to save the civilization of Europe
German military official (possibly William II, Emperor of Germany embracing another official, representing Turkey. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Publ... More
Ship’s model of the Prins Willem
The real Prins Willem left the harbour of Middelburg in 1651 for its maiden voyage to the East Indies. The ship sailed to Batavia (Jakarta) a total of five times before sinking – with no survivors – on its retu... More
William II, German Emperor (r. 1888–1918) and family
Public domain vintage artistic photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
The survival of the fittest / Keppler.
Print shows a scene at dueling grounds in a wooded area where a duel has taken place between a tattered buccaneer labeled "Spain" and "Medievalism" and Uncle Sam who is holding a sword labeled "19th century Enl... More
Ready for business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows a scene in a courtroom with a Chinese man labeled "Chinese Question" sitting in a chair in front of three men identified as "France", "Germany" (William II), and "Russia". "Judge" John Bull is stand... More
The new Dreibund / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows Uncle Sam with John Bull and William II, Emperor of Germany, standing before Mars, the god of war, who is lying on the ground, asleep. Caption: "Sh-h-h! 'Let sleeping dogs lie.'" Illus. in: ... More
Puck's valentines / J.S. Pughe., Puck magazine cover
Illustration shows at center a valentine card featuring President Theodore Roosevelt as cupid surrounded by other valentines featuring two European leaders (William II of Germany and Nicholas II of Russia), a p... More
King of Wurtemberg [i.e., Württemberg]
Photograph shows William II (1848-1921) the fourth and last King of Württemberg. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)
The war didn't "end in October"
Possibly William II, Emperor of Germany, facing spirit, "Winter." (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: New York Herald, Oct. 31, 1915, p. 1.
William II of Orange-Nassau by Sir Anthony Van Dyck
Picryl description: Public domain image of British portrait painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
1890, Scheveningseweg met links Huis Buitenrust
Nederlands: Scheveningseweg, Den Haag, voor de tol, links de toegang tot Huis Buitenrust. Het werd gebouwd door landgraaf Filips van Hessen-Philippsthal begin 18e eeuw. In de negentiende eeuw werd het bewoond d... More
Print, title-page (BM 1868,0328.665)
Engraved title-page to William Martin, 'The Historie and Lives of the Kings of England' (London, R. Young, 1638); title in the centre, within an arch supported by columns; inscribed on the moulding at the top,... More
Vilem 2 - Public domain dedication image
William II of Holland Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Prussian prize-fighter and his allies attempting to tame imperial ...
Cartoon shows Catherine II and Frederick William II as pugilists, stripped to the waist with fists raised, on either side stand other European heads of state (behind Prussia are George III standing with Holland... More
Coal is king in the far east / Dalrymple.
Print shows John Bull standing on a "Private Dock" to an island labeled "Coaling Station" that shows an anthropomorphic mountain of coal; in the foreground are William II bowing next to a ship labeled "Germany"... More
Puck Magazine Illustration - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.
A political cartoon of a man with a sword, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C... More
Caricature, No limit / L.M. Glackens., public domain cartoon image
Illustration shows a high-stakes poker game with Uncle Sam, William II, the German Emperor, Meiji, the Emperor of Japan, Emile Loubet, of France, and Edward VII, King of Great Britain; the emperor of Japan is r... More
... solation et consolation des foireux (BM 1998,0712.58)
Satire on Frederick William II, king of Prussia, soiling his pants, following the defeat of Brunswick and addressing the Austro-Hungarian emperor, Francis II. September 1792 Hand-coloured etching
William II of Orange-Nassau by Sir Anthony Van Dyck-2
Picryl description: Public domain image of British portrait painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Boxer Rebellion. China imperialism cartoon, China, Qing Dynasty
Original caption: "En ChineLe gâteau des Rois et... des Empereurs" English: "China -- the cake of kings and... of emperors" (a French pun on king cake and kings and emperors wishing to "consume" China). Fren... More
William 2 Sicily - A painting of a man with a crown on his head
William II Of Sicily Public domain photograph of medieval object / medieval style artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
William II, Prince of Orange and Mary Henrietta Stuart, by Gerard van ...
William II, Prince of Orange and Mary Henrietta Stuar oil on canvas 46 x 31.5 cm ca. 1650
China, the cake of kings and emperors, Le Petit Journal 1898
Caption: “En Chine - Le gâteau des Rois et... des Empereurs”, (eng.: "China - the cake of kings and... of emperors".) French political cartoon from Le Petit Journal published in Le Petit Journal Jan. 16th, 189... More
Guillaume II de Hollande
Picture of William II (1227 † 1256), holy roman emperor and count of Holland
Ludwig von Siegen - William II, Prince of Orange - B1970.3.37 - Yale C...
Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
And this is no scrap of paper - Drawing. Public domain image.
French military officer (Ferdinand Foch) with sword showing paper "Terms, the German people must pay for all damage to civilians on land or sea or from the air" to German military officer, possibly William II. ... More
Portrait of Constantijn Huygens, Poet, Secretary to Prince Frederick H...
Public domain image of 17th-18th century Dutch artwork, Netherlands, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Inauguration of King William II in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam on...
Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description
The "enfant ter[ri]ble" of Europe / J. Keppler.
Print shows several European rulers standing next to signposts labeled "France, Turkey, England, Germany, Italy, Austria, [and] Russia" lining the sides of a dirt road, with "Servia" and "Roumania" in the backg... More
"See, the conquering hero comes!" / Keppler.
Print shows William II, German emperor, wearing a large robe, walking arm in arm with a tall female figure labeled "Germania", and carrying a large sword over his shoulder; behind him, the robe is carried by "I... More
Waiting for the verdict / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on the left, leaning against a wall beneath a sign that states "What Killed Spain? Inquest Now Going On"; at center is the body of "Spain" lying on a stretcher and draped with the... More
Our queer way / Dalrymple. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows General William R. Shafter, larger than life, in Europe standing before the rulers of France (Felix Faure), Austria (Franz Joseph I), Germany (William II), Italy (Umberto I), and Russia (Nicholas II... More
The dreaded guest / Hassman̄. - Public domain book illustration
Illustration shows William II, emperor of Germany, standing in the middle of a narrow cobblestone street, possibly in Italy (the pope, wearing the papal crown, is walking down the street, into the background), ... More
Equestrian Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands
Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description
William Rufus engraving detail - Public domain portrait engraving
King William II (William Rufus) by Rennoldson, probably after Samuel Wale. Probably mid 18th century. National Portrait Gallery: NPG D8111 While Commons policy accepts the use of this media, one or more... More
Guilielmus Romanoru Rex (BM 1871,1209.1675)
Plate 18: Portrait of William II, Count of Holland and King of the Romans; whole-length standing in armour turned to the viewer, holding a large sword in his right hand, a shield on his left shoulder; letterpr... More
Karl Max von Lichnowsky by E. Bieber
Men around the Kaiser; the makers of modern Germany Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: Wile, Frederic William, 1873-1941 Subjects: William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Germany -- Biography Germany -- Politics and gov... More
Caricature of Queen Victoria and Caricature of Wilhelm II of Germany o...
Original caption: "En ChineLe gâteau des Rois et... des Empereurs" English: "China -- the cake of kings and... of emperors" (a French pun on king cake and kings and emperors wishing to "consume" China). Fren... More
Mary Stuart, Princess of Orange, as widow of William II by Bartholomeu...
Nederlands: Prinses Maria Stuart (1631-60). Weduwe van Willem II, prins van Oranje. Zittend in een armstoel, ten voeten uit. In de rechterhand een oranjeappel. Links een doorkijk naar de St. Jacobskerk te Den ... More
Photo of Three-door cabinet, bronze - Public domain dedication
This cabinet was once owned by King William II. A French cabinetmaker fitted the piece with hardstone panels inlaid with floral motifs made of costly polished stones. This pietra dura technique dates from at le... More
Four Generations of the Princes of Orange: William I, Maurice and Fred...
Public domain scan - 18th-century Dutch print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Silver cabinet, mahogany wood - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication i...
The young cabinetmaker Jan Hillebrand displayed this Gothic Revival cabinet as a showpiece at the 1844 exhibition of decorative arts in Leeuwarden. His ambition was rewarded, for the cabinet was purchased by Ki... More
A modern crusade without fire and sword; - will it end in a rival esta...
Print shows German emperor William II, wearing a two-tiered tiara, being welcomed by throngs of Arab muslims who carry a banner that proclaims "Allah is Great, and William His Prophet". Across a narrow body of ... More
Our international thanksgiving dinner / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing at a table with 7 seated, dour-looking figures showing the attributes of the rulers of "Japan" (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), "Italy" (Victor Emmanuel III), "France" (Emile Lou... More
Puck magazine cover - Kipling's terrible nightmare / Kep.
Illustration shows Rudyard Kipling sitting up in his bed, pulling the covers up for protection, on the nightstand is an inkpot labeled "Hatred"; he is dreaming of the "Anglo-German Alliance" which shows Edward ... More
The invasion of England / L.M. Glackens.
Illustration shows German soldiers and officers invading England by means of hot-air balloons and other types of airships; also shows German emperor William II dictating "Fall of Albion an epic poem by the Kais... More
Crown Prince & King of Wurttemburg in France
Photograph shows William, German Crown Prince (1882-1951) and King William II of Württemberg (1848-1921) in France during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012)
We offer you a full partnership : it is to laugh!
German military officer with foot bandage, "Verdun" (possibly William II), and Mexican military officer, offering partnership to military officer, "Japan," standing on words, "The Allies." Possibly referring to... More
Wilhelm I, keizer van Duitsland (1797-1888); Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig,...
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Saint Urbain II prêchant la croisade
Français : Saint Urbain II prêchant la croisade. Mort de Guillaume II le Roux Grandes Chroniques de France, enluminées par Jean Fouquet, Tours, vers 1455-1460 Paris, BnF, département des Manuscrits, Français 6... More
Alfred von Tirpitz by E. Bieber
Men around the Kaiser; the makers of modern Germany Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: Wile, Frederic William, 1873-1941 Subjects: William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Germany -- Biography Germany -- Politics and gov... More
Maximilian Egon II. zu Fürstenberg by E. Bieber
Men around the Kaiser; the makers of modern Germany Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: Wile, Frederic William, 1873-1941 Subjects: William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Germany -- Biography Germany -- Politics and gov... More
Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg by E. Bieber
Men around the Kaiser; the makers of modern Germany Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: Wile, Frederic William, 1873-1941 Subjects: William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Germany -- Biography Germany -- Politics and gov... More
William Faithorne, William II, Prince of Orange, NGA 55052
Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
An English hobby horse, or, who pays the piper?, British Cartoon Print
Cartoon shows Catherine II, with orb and scepter, seated on the shoulders of Leopold II who is seated on the back of a stumbling bull; seated behind him are George III, Frederick William II and a man representi... More
Puck's suggestion for the German Kaiser's benefit / Ehrhart.
Print shows William II, the German Emperor, wearing a crown and a regal robe with a ribbon that states "Sons of Cold Water", sitting at a table with other military figures, and Count Leo von Caprivi pouring out... More
The next thing to agree upon / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on one side of a street, in front of a store with a sign that states "Beware of All German Goods" and William II, German Emperor, standing on the opposite side of the street, in f... More
The ready-made Napoleon / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows William II, emperor of Germany, exchanging his coat and helmet for a hat and coat in the style of Napoleon I, emperor of the French; Bernhard von Bülow stands next to him, also dressed in the... More
Anselm van Hulle (Attr.) - Equestrian portrait of William II, Prince o...
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William II of England - Public domain dedication image
William II of England Čeština: Vilém Rufus Public domain photograph of medieval miniature painting, illuminated manuscript, 14th-15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Adriaen van Nieulandt 002
Allegory of the Peace under Stadtholder William II. From the right the triumphal chariot of Concord with Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, is being pulled in by four virgins (Righteousness, Pride, Justice and ... More
The Prussian prize-fighter and his allies attempting to tame imperial ...
Cartoon shows Catherine II and Frederick William II as pugilists, stripped to the waist with fists raised, on either side stand other European heads of state (behind Prussia are George III standing with Holland... More
William II from "The History of the Kingdom of Scotland ... to the hap...
This image has been taken from scan 000106 from "The History of the Kingdom of Scotland ... to the happy Union of both kingdoms ... in 1602 ... By Richard Burton (N. Crouch). A new edition, with woodcut portrai... More
The Princess of Orange Visiting the Work-shop of Bartholomeus van der ...
Mary Stuart, the widow of Stadtholder William II, looks at her portrait in the workshop of the 17th-century painter Van der Helst. In the background is his unfinished monumental painting Banquet of the Civic Gu... More
Satisfying their curiosity / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows John Bull sitting on a strong fortress representing England, with a telescope in one hand and strings attached to battleships in the other; on the edge of the continent are four figures representing... More
The advance agent of modern civilization / Keppler.
Print shows William II, German Emperor, with wings fashioned out of swords, riding on a large cannon being pulled and pushed by members of the clergy. Among the crowd following in the background are two banners... More
The close of the peace congress / CH [monogram].
Illustration shows representatives from many foreign nations converging on the figure of Peace who is returning weapons to each ruler; Edward VII, King of Great Britain, Emile Loubet, and William II, Emperor of... More
Seventy to your eighteen, Bill!
Uncle Sam showing fish catch of "Dutch ships" to German military officer, possibly William II, sitting on opposite shore with fishing pole and few ships. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American i... More
Personifications of China detail from China imperialism cartoon (cropp...
Original caption: "En ChineLe gâteau des Rois et... des Empereurs" English: "China -- the cake of kings and... of emperors" (a French pun on king cake and kings and emperors wishing to "consume" China). Fren... More
Print, title-page (BM 1858,0417.287)
Engraved title-page to William Martin, 'The Historie and Lives of the Kings of England' (London, R. Young, 1638); title in the centre, within an arch supported by columns; inscribed on the moulding at the top,... More
Auguste von Hessen-Kassel - Public domain scenic painting
Deutsch: Auguste von Preußen (1780–1841) English: Portrait of Princess Augusta of Prussia (1780-1841), wife of William II of Hesse-Kassel
Quatre Bras - Jan Willem Pieneman
Image of the prince of Orange (later king William II of the Netherlands) at the Battle of Quatre-Bras. The prince is on a horse in the center of the picture. Fresh troops are marching in on the left. The battle... More
Commemorating Marriage at Whitehall of William II, Prince of Orange-Na...
Public domain photo of German sculpture, 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Visit to the City of the German Emperor William II and Empress Augusta...
A bronze coin with a portrait of a man in profile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Freedom's latest convert / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows William II, German Emperor, with wings made from swords and handguns, and holding a sword labeled "Absolutism", standing on a cliff with other "Pillars of My Throne" identified as a soldier labeled ... More
The tug of war in the far east / Keppler.
Print shows Uncle Sam with John Bull and Meiji, Emperor of Japan, standing beneath a flag labeled "Open Door Policy", in a tug of war contest for "Trade Supremacy" with "Russia" (Nicholas II), "Germany" (Willia... More
Another revelation of strength / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on a wharf with five diminutive figures with attributes of the rulers of Austria (Franz Joseph I), Russia (Nicholas II), France (Felix Faure), Germany (William II), Italy (Umberto... More
Celebrating July 4th, 1898 - "the triumph of the American battle-ship"...
Print shows a gleeful Uncle Sam sitting with John Bull, who is a sailor representing England, and six figures representing "Spain", "Italy" (Umberto I), "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "France", Germany (William II... More
Puck magazine cover - Divine right vs arbitration / K.
Print shows German Emperor William II talking on a telephone labeled "To the Hague", he is holding papers that state "Plan of Arbitration Submitted by the United States"; he is wearing armor and a robe, his swo... More
The modern Cassandra / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows William II, German Emperor, pushing a statue of "Frederick the Great" seated on horseback, behind a female figure labeled "'Cassandra' Stephens" (representing Senator John Hall Stephens, who ... More
In the German jam closet / L.M. Glackens.
Illustration shows William II, Emperor of Germany, caught by Germania with his fingers in a jar of jam labeled "Buttinkeit Jam" that he has taken from a cupboard where other preserves are kept; on the shelves a... More
William Rufus engraving - Public domain portrait engraving
This image is a JPEG version of the original PNG image at File: William Rufus engraving.png. Generally, this JPEG version should be used when displaying the file from Commons, in order to reduce the file siz... More
William Rufus engraving - Public domain portrait engraving
This PNG image has a thumbnail version at File: William Rufus engraving.jpg. Generally, the thumbnail version should be used when displaying the file from Commons, in order to reduce the file size of thumbnail... More
Gerhart Hauptmann by E. Bieber during World War I
Men around the Kaiser; the makers of modern Germany Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: Wile, Frederic William, 1873-1941 Subjects: William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Germany -- Biography Germany -- Politics and gov... More
Kaiser Wilhelm II by E. Bieber, 1913
Men around the Kaiser; the makers of modern Germany Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: Wile, Frederic William, 1873-1941 Subjects: William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Germany -- Biography Germany -- Politics and gov... More
Ánya Pavlovna of Russia - Public domain portrait painting
Grand Duchess Anna Pavlovna of Russia (1795-1865), later Queen Consort of the Netherlands, wife of King William II
Frederick Wilhelm II Saxe-Altenburg
Frederick William II, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg Русский: Фридрих Вильгельм II (герцог Саксен-Альтенбургский)
After John Singleton Copley (1738-1815) - William II (1792-1849), King...
Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description
William III as Prince of Orange, with the four preceding Stadthouders,...
Romeyn de Hooghe (Dutch, 1645–1708) Public domain scan of 18th-century etching print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Replacement of the injured Horse of the Prince of Orange, later King W...
Picryl description: Public domain artwork of horse, equestrian horse riding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
The European Partingtons / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows John Bull, representing "England", and a line of European rulers with the attributes of the Nicholas II "Russia", William II "Germany", Franz Joseph I "Austria", Emile Loubet "France", Victor... More
941. Norge. Balholm med Hohenzollern
Beskrivelse / Description: Vilhelm II (1859-1941) var begeistret for Norge og norsk natur og i tiden før første verdenskrig reiste han hver sommer på "Nordlandfahrt", et tokt med keiseryachten SMY «Hohenzollern... More
"Oh, Teddy, dear Teddy, come home to us now, ... / L.M. Glackens.
Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt meeting with William II, the emperor of Germany, Armand Fallières, of France, Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy, and King Edward VII, of Great Britain, being interrup... More
Mrs. N. Longworth & Prince Henry
Photograph shows Alice Lee Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980), daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, with Prince Henry of Prussia (1862-1929), a younger brother of German Emperor William II. (Source: Flickr Co... More