EditorialCalligraphy couplet, Yi Bingshou, Calligrapher (Chinese, 1754-1815), Qing dynasty, 1800, ink on paper, 55-1/4 x 12-3/4 in. (image) 70 x 16-7/8 in. (overall), Signed: Moan Yi Bingshou, Seal, red intaglio: Yi Bingshou yin, Seal, red relief: moqing Inscri...
EditorialWoman points to the recovered sheep that is brought to the stable on the shoulders of a man. The angels rejoice, carrying something on the head or on the shoulders, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1687, paper, etching, h 90 mm ? w 76 mm.
EditorialCalligraphy couplet, Yi Bingshou, Calligrapher (Chinese, 1754-1815), Qing dynasty, 1800, ink on paper, 55-7/8 x 12-5/8 in., Signed: Moan Yi Bingshou, Seal, red intaglio: Yi Bingshou yin Seal, red relief: moqing Inscribed: 1903 [colophon probably by Zhe...
EditorialAbandoning the bloody scene of the battle, with its heaps of dead beside Indrajit’s sacrificial chamber, Hanumān and Vibhī?a?a support the wounded Lak?ma?a as they return to Rāma. Rāma receives his brother with great joy, seats him tender...
EditorialHis other arm, his legs, and finally his head, severed by Rāma's arrows, Kumbhakar?a crashes to the ground. The severed head crushes part of the city of La?kā. The allies rejoice, apart from Vibhī?a?a, who looks sad on the death of his broth...
EditorialFor seven days and seven nights the conflict between the two rages. Rāma’s arrows cut off each of Rāva?a's heads in turn, only to see them grow again, and Rāma is despairing of ever finding a weapon that will finish the demon forever. Mātali, h...
Editorial"From your obedient subjects receive on your day of honor these two modest bunches of flowers. They will make you rejoice, since the people of France alone has taken over the costs," plate 486. Honor? Victorin Daumier; French, 1808-1879. Date: 1835. Di...
EditorialRejoice, Carnival, for Tomorrow Thou wilt Be Ashes, plate 14 from Los Proverbios. Francisco Jos? de Goya y Lucientes; Spanish, 1746-1828. Date: 1815-1824. Dimensions: 209 x 319 mm (image); 244 x 350 mm (plate); 332 x 495 mm (sheet). Etching and aquatin...
EditorialRejoice, Carnival, for Tomorrow Thou wilt Be Ashes, plate 14 from Los Proverbios. Francisco Jos? de Goya y Lucientes; Spanish, 1746-1828. Date: 1815-1824. Dimensions: 211 x 324 mm (image); 245 x 358 mm (plate); 351 x 487 mm (sheet). Etching and aquatin...
EditorialAbandoning the bloody scene of the battle, with its heaps of dead beside Indrajit’s sacrificial chamber, Hanumān and Vibhī?a?a support the wounded Lak?ma?a as they return to Rāma. Rāma receives his brother with great joy, seats him tender...
EditorialHis other arm, his legs, and finally his head, severed by Rāma's arrows, Kumbhakar?a crashes to the ground. The severed head crushes part of the city of La?kā. The allies rejoice, apart from Vibhī?a?a, who looks sad on the death of his broth...
EditorialFor seven days and seven nights the conflict between the two rages. Rāma’s arrows cut off each of Rāva?a's heads in turn, only to see them grow again, and Rāma is despairing of ever finding a weapon that will finish the demon forever. Mātali, h...
EditorialMoses and the Israelites singing. Old English Illustrated Hexateuch. England [Canterbury]; second quarter of 11th centu. (Whole folio) Exodus 15, 1-21. Upper drawing; Moses and the Israelites sing a song of triumph to the Lord. Below; the Israelite wom...
EditorialMR. GLADSTONE OPENING A NEW HALL AT PORT SUNLIGHT, CHESHIRE: "This hall means relief from toil in the first place, though not exclusively. Labour is the lot of man; labour is the burden of man; labour is, and, I fear, long may be in many of its branche...