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Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...

Text on the reverse side: Reading is the top favourite pastime of many people. It can also be fantastic to help with any stress or turmoil. For en...

Text on the reverse side: A beauty is shown before a screen. On her kimono the seven Japanese gods of fortune (shichifukujin) are shown. They prov...

Text on the reverse side: Similar to several other great artists, Pissarro found refuge in London to escape the Franco-Prussian war and first visi...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary football adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

Text on the reverse side: Une adaptation d'une estampe japonaise de 1814. Le mot japonais pour grenouille est "kaeru", qui peut aussi signifier "r...

Text on the reverse side: During the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror’s troops panicked when rumours spread that he had been killed. He l...

Text on the reverse side: Blazing above the Bayeux Tapestry, the comet captures a moment of awe, omen, and memory. This design brings to life the ...

Text on the reverse side: This design from One-hundred Aspects of the Moon shows Benkei praying to calm the seas at Daimotsu bay. Yoshitoshi trans...

Text on the reverse side: Chikanobu’s composition transforms courtly elegance into quiet heroism, presenting women as vigilant protectors. The int...

Text on the reverse side: This portrayal of London’s mail railway encapsulates the era’s belief in progress, presenting infrastructure as both pra...

Text on the reverse side: Today, the Palm House remains both a working scientific environment and a visitor landmark, symbolising Victorian optimi...

Text on the reverse side: Opened in 1989, the museum celebrates the life, work and enduring legacy of the founder of modern nursing. Through perso...

Text on the reverse side: As the world’s first adhesive postage stamp used within a national system, the Penny Black modelled postal modernity. Mo...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary angel adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ...

Text on the reverse side: This illustration from The Book of the Cat reflects the soothing nature of cats, which can sleep for up to twenty hours ...

Text on the reverse side: Opened to the public in 1962, this historic attic space showcases a purpose-built surgical theatre from 1822, used befor...

Text on the reverse side: For over 2,500 years, theatre has brought people together to laugh, reflect and dream. From ancient amphitheatres to mod...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Henry VIII adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, w...

Text on the reverse side: The "Happy Birthday" song, originally titled "Good Morning to All," was composed by sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hi...

Text on the reverse side: Opened in 1926, this landmark institution features a striking façade inspired by Spanish Renaissance architecture, with ...

Text on the reverse side: When first exhibited in 1877, its superbly naturalistic modelling led some critics to accuse Rodin of making it directly...

Text on the reverse side: This mist-filled seascape captures the fleeting atmosphere of the Normandy coast. Soft tonal transitions and dissolving ...

Text on the reverse side: Painted by an American woman artist, this European mountain view employs softened light and Impressionist-inflected brus...

Text on the reverse side: Opened in 1926, this landmark institution features a striking façade inspired by Spanish Renaissance architecture, with ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary rock & roll adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side: This imaginative artwork celebrates Charles Dickens in the company of his most beloved characters, showcasing the author...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary baseball adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

Text on the reverse side: Une adaptation d'une estampe japonaise de 1814. Le mot japonais pour grenouille est "kaeru", qui peut aussi signifier "r...

Text on the reverse side: Dadd created this fantastical scene while institutionalised, crafting its minute details over several years. The paintin...

Text on the reverse side: An early example of Jansson’s disciplined technique, this painting examines the visual complexity of armour through care...

Text on the reverse side: This illustration comes from a major 19th-century compendium celebrating Poland’s medieval and Renaissance heritage. Dem...

Text on the reverse side: Published in Warsaw, the lithograph depicts the armour linked to Stephen Báthory, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithu...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary British Museum adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

Text on the reverse side: Takeda Shingen’s reputation as a master tactician made him a favourite subject in Japanese warrior prints. His iconic an...

Text on the reverse side: Kuniyoshi’s depiction of Tomoe Gozen captures the intensity of Japan’s medieval conflicts. Her layered armour, flowing h...