British Empire

The popularity and influence of Amritsar rugs can be traced back to the British Empire’s Colonial rule in India. For the first time, in 1851, at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal P...

The popularity and influence of Amritsar rugs can be traced back to the British Empire’s Colonial rule in India. For the first time, in 1851, at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal P...

The popularity and influence of Amritsar rugs can be traced back to the British Empire’s Colonial rule in India. For the first time, in 1851, at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal P...

In 1924 he gained recognition for the murals he painted for the British Empire Exhibition. Turning to illustration, he provided artwork for books written by his father as well as tak...

However these types of clocks were shipped throughout the British Empire and some were destined for countries that were either close to or on major fault lines or areas of high volca...

The map traces the principal mail and passenger routes linking Britain with the colonies, illustrating the expanding global network of steamship travel during the height of the Briti...

In 1929, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and in 1936, she became the first woman to be elected to the Royal Academy.

In 1929, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and in 1936, she became the first woman to be elected to the Royal Academy.

In January 2020 he was awarded the decoration of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire or OBE.

In 1974, Riley was named a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) and in 1999, appointed the Companion of Honour.

The map reflects the British Empire's increasing interest in controlling and understanding the Indian subcontinent. ** Condition: This map appears to be in good condition for its age.

The Imari patterns were inspired by imported Japanese porcelain, yet adapted to suit Western tastes—making them highly sought after during the height of the British Empire’s fascinat...

One of the grandest homes in Boston before the American Revolution was the estate of Thomas Hancock (1703-1764), a publisher who later became a merchant who imported and exported for...

Most of the company’s windows were made for buildings in Britain and Ireland. Many also went overseas to countries which were then part of the British Empire such as Canada, Austral...

The vases reference both the elegant form of a folding fan and the 19th-century invention of corrugated galvanized iron—a cheap, mass-produced material that was quickly adopted in im...

The North Island and South Island are presented with a sense of balance and unity, underscoring the natural beauty and strategic importance of New Zealand within the British Empire a...

Most of the company’s windows were made for buildings in Britain and Ireland. Many also went overseas to countries which were then part of the British Empire such as Canada, Austral...

His works provided detailed descriptions and statistics, aiming to inform the British public and officials about the vast expanse and diversity of the empire.

Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE (Order of the British Empire) is a worldwide publishing phenomenon.

Chadwick was appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1964, an honor that solidified his place in British art history, and led to his works being part...

In 2003, Ramshaw was awarded an OBE for her services to the arts, as well as the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Her work may be seen in The Victoria and Alber...

The event was designed to be not only a sacred anointing and formal crowning, but also a public spectacle, which was also planned as a display of the British Empire. May 1937 include...

Edward VIII, the fair-haired Prince of Wales, spent most of his youth touring the British Empire in preparation for being crowned King of England.

. - Historical Context: Independent Tartary was an area of strategic interest, particularly during the Great Game—a period of intense rivalry between the British Empire and Tsarist R...

Institutional records indicate various dates ranging from 1900 to 1948, with copies held at notable libraries like SOAS and GSA, and a special green cloth variant for the British Emp...

Antique map titled 'Insulae Britannicae'. Interesting map of Britain, Scotland, and Ireland. It shows a rudimentary outline of the islands according to the geography of the Roman Emp...

The Treaty of Paris (1763), which concluded the war, ultimately marked the end of the French Empire in North America and established the foundation for the "Second British Empire".

Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 - 28 May 1972), later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of...

The popularity and influence of Amritsar rugs can be traced back to the British Empire’s Colonial rule in India. For the first time, in 1851, at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal P...

project, Albert Watson – who has been recently awarded an Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his lifetime contribution to and achievements in photography – became ...

Formerly known as Ceylon, modern-day Sri Lanka was internationally celebrated during the nineteenth century for producing some of the finest decorative hardwood furniture in the Brit...

The popularity and influence of Amritsar rugs can be traced back to the British Empire’s Colonial rule in India. For the first time, in 1851, at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal P...

The artist has selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British Empire in India. This ethereal scene with the horse-drawn carriage is captivating and enca...

Saikat Maity - Old Kolkata Painting Watercolour on paper Framed Size : 15 x 17 inches Painting size : 8 x 10 inches (unframed ) Inclusive Shipment in Ready to Hang form The arti...

Her work, combining impressionism and decorative realism, has been shown at the Continental Galleries, Watson Art Galleries, Klinkhoff Gallery, Morency Frères Ltee (all in Montreal),...

His maps were recognized for their accuracy and elegance and were used by universities and institutions across the British Empire. The publication by William Blackwood and Sons of Ed...

Most of the company’s windows were made for buildings in Britain and Ireland. Many also went overseas to countries which were then part of the British Empire such as Canada, Austral...

Most of the company's windows were made for buildings in Britain and Ireland. Many also went overseas to countries which were then part of the British Empire such as Canada, Austral...

project, Albert Watson - who has been recently awarded an Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his lifetime contribution to and achievements in photography - became ...

project, Albert Watson - who has been recently awarded an Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his lifetime contribution to and achievements in photography - became ...

More than a simple advertising display, this remarkable artifact functions as a visual tribute to the engineering achievements that made Clyde-built vessels synonymous with innovatio...

The artist has selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British Empire in India. This ethereal scene with the man pulling richshaw and motor cab is captiv...

The artist has selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British Empire in India. This ethereal scene with the Heritage Building and motor cab is captivati...

This elegant coastal panorama captures one of the British Empire’s most important colonial ports from an elevated vantage point, offering a rare glimpse of the city during a period o...

The castle represents the Fortress of Gibraltar which symbolizes the fortitude and strength of Britain. In 1919, Lady Mary was named Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empir...

Moore had been awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in recognition of his work for UNICEF and in 2003 he received a Knighthood.

Unlike the formal, courtly restraint of French needlework, English specimens from this period are celebrated for their "jewel-tone" color vibrancy—utilizing deep magentas, royal blue...

As with many of his works, Moll used these maps to promote and support British policy and regional rights throughout the world: he called the Atlantic Ocean the “Sea of ​​the British...

Carnegie, born in Stevenson's native Scotland, emigrated to America as a child, and was instrumental in the expansion of the American steel industry, becoming one of the richest Amer...

The vases reference both the elegant form of a folding fan and the 19th-century invention of corrugated galvanized iron—a cheap, mass-produced material that was quickly adopted in im...

A biscuit tin celebrating The British Commonwealth, both natural & architectural. The 1930s Canadian Rockies train is wonderful! Also featuring Windsor, Parliament House of New Zeala...

Known as Rangoon, it was the capital of Burma between 1824 and 1948 and one of the provinces of the British India Empire. It experienced a rich architectural development during this...

Virtue & Co. were among the most prolific Victorian publishers of illustrated books and prints, particularly travel and topographical subjects, bringing images of distant parts o...

Virtue & Co. were leading Victorian publishers of illustrated books and prints, particularly noted for disseminating images of distant parts of the British Empire to a broad audience...

Here, the context is the Anglo-Boer War, a defining conflict for the British Empire at the turn of the twentieth century.

The firm’s prominence was such that a member of the Savory family, Sir Joseph Savory, would later serve as Lord Mayor of London, further intertwining the family name with the civic a...

The maps present Liverpool in remarkable detail, illustrating the dense urban fabric surrounding the docks, commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, railway infrastructure, a...

The artist has selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British Empire in India. This ethereal scene with the Heritage Building and motor cab is captivati...

Most of the company’s windows were made for buildings in Britain and Ireland. Many also went overseas to countries which were then part of the British Empire such as Canada, Austral...

Most of the company’s windows were made for buildings in Britain and Ireland. Many also went overseas to countries which were then part of the British Empire, such as Canada, Austra...