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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Cresus Showing Solon His Treasures
Afterwards [Solon] went to Sardis and made the acquaintance of Cresus. It was on this occasion that the celebrated interview occurred which has been so much repeated for its lesson. Cresus, desiring to make an impression on his visitor,...
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Web Gallery of Art: Roger Showing a Gallery of Paintings to Several Cardinals
An image of "Roger Showing a Gallery of Paintings to Several Cardinals", created by Abraham Bosse in 1656 (Engraving).
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Web Gallery of Art: Psyche Showing Her Sisters Her Gifts From Cupid
An image of "Psyche Showing Her Sisters Her Gifts from Cupid", created by French Family of Artists Fragonard in 1753 (Oil on canvas, 168 x 192 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Street Show in Paris (La Parade Du Boulevard)
An image of "A Street Show in Paris (La Parade du Boulevard)", created by Gabriel De Saint-Aubin in 1760 (Oil on canvas, 80 x 64 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Venus Showing Mars Her Doves Making a Nest in His Helmet
An image of "Venus Showing Mars her Doves Making a Nest in his Helmet", created by Joseph-Marie Vien in 1768 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: Louis Xvi Showing the Constitution to His Son, the Dauphin
An image of "Louis XVI Showing the Constitution to his Son, the Dauphin", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1792 (Graphite, 180 x 110 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Virgin Showing the Man of Sorrows
An image of "The Virgin Showing the Man of Sorrows", created by Hans Memling in 1475 or 1479 (Oil on oak panel, 27,4 x 19,9 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Louis D'orleans Showing His Mistress
An image of "Louis d'Orleans Showing his Mistress", created by Eugene Delacroix from 1825-26 (Oil on canvas, 35,2 x 26,8 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Virgin Showing the Man of Sorrows
An image of "The Virgin Showing the Man of Sorrows", created by Hans Memling, c. 1480 (Oil on wood, 52 x 36 cm).
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Fame Showing the Wandering Philosophers to Tuscany and Munificence
An image of "Fame Showing the Wandering Philosophers to Tuscany and Munificence", created by Giovanni Da San Giovanni, c. 1635 (Fresco).
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Art:speed Skate
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...
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Art:speed Skating Rinks
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ocrea
A greave, a leggin. A pair of greaves was one of the six articles of armour which formed the complete equipment of a Greek warrior, and likewise of a Roman soldier as fixed by Servius Tullius. They were made of various metals, with a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ocrea
A greave, a leggin. A pair of greaves was one of the six articles of armour which formed the complete equipment of a Greek warrior, and likewise of a Roman soldier as fixed by Servius Tullius. They were made of various metals, with a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Peter the Great
Peter the Great. This prince is one of the most extraordinary figures in history. As a boy he showed a great eagerness for knowledge in departments which were not generally attractive to the members of royal families. He cared nothing...
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Abstract Art: Expressionism
This brief website from Abstract Art deals with abstract expressionism in art which is a way the painter shows his personality.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aeneas and Ascanius
The following cut, taken from one of Sir W. Hamilton's fictile vases, and representing Aeneas followed by Ascanius, and carrying off his father Anchises, who holds the sceptre in his right hand, shows its form as worn by kinds. - Anthon,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Clasps
The following cut will show specimens of ancient clasps. - Anthon, 1891
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Egyptian Music
This image shows a group of ancient egyptian street musicians. (1) Woman with a tall light harp with fourteen strings. (2) Cithara. (3) Te-bouni, or banjo. (4) Double flute. (5) Shoulder Harp. (6) Singer, clapping hands.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancile
Ancilia carried by Salii. The sacred shield carried by the Salii, and made of bronze. The original ancile was found, according to tradition, in the palace of Numa; and, as no numan hand has brought it there, it was concluded that it had...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Arcus
The bow used for shooting arrows, is one of the most ancient of all weapons, but is characteristic of Asia rather than of Europe. In the Roman armies it was scarcely ever employed except by auxiliaries; and these auxiliaries, called...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Arcus
The bow used for shooting arrows, is one of the most ancient of all weapons, but is characteristic of Asia rather than of Europe. In the Roman armies it was scarcely ever employed except by auxiliaries; and these auxiliaries, called...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Arcus
The bow used for shooting arrows, is one of the most ancient of all weapons, but is characteristic of Asia rather than of Europe. In the Roman armies it was scarcely ever employed except by auxiliaries; and these auxiliaries, called...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aries
The battering-ram, was used to batter down the walls of besieged cities. It consisted of a large beam, made of the trunk of a tree, especially of a fir or an ash. To one end was fastened a mass of bronze or iron, which resembled in its...