Fame Collection (#7)

Worldly Honour (engraving)
2800267 Worldly Honour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worldly Honour. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes (new edition)

The end of the European air circuit, Vidart forced by the pavers of Paris... (colour litho)
2815456 The end of the European air circuit, Vidart forced by the pavers of Paris... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Allegory of Fame
3892899 An Allegory of Fame by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: An Allegory of Fame by Bernardo Strozzi, probably 1635-36 painting. Italian painter, c)

Fame, work by Ippolito Scarsella, also known as "lo Scarsellino", conserved at the Galleria Estense in Modena
3567543 Fame, work by Ippolito Scarsella, also known as " lo Scarsellino", conserved at the Galleria Estense in Modena by Scarsella

Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho)
2810345 Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Toy Theatre, Mr Ducrow as the God of Fame

Marceline the clown with the moving statue
Marceline Orbes (1873-1927), better known as Marceline, the globally famous clown, most famous in the late 19th century and early 20th century

The Choice of Hercules, 1712 (oil on canvas)
1217856 The Choice of Hercules, 1712 (oil on canvas) by Matteis, Paolo di (1662-1728); 198.2x256.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Fame triumphs over death (chromolitho)
964301 Fame triumphs over death (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fame triumphs over death (La Renommee triomphe de la mort); France, 15th century

Frontispiece illustration for the Universal Magazine (engraving)
964846 Frontispiece illustration for the Universal Magazine (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece illustration for the Universal Magazine)

Almacks in the Days of its Fashion, Fortune, and Fame (engraving)
1038601 Almacks in the Days of its Fashion, Fortune, and Fame (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Almacks in the Days of its Fashion, Fortune, and Fame)

Among The Immortals, at the service in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1064632 Among The Immortals, at the service in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among The Immortals)

Still life (oil on canvas)
492455 Still life (oil on canvas) by Roestraten, Pieter Gerritsz. van (c.1630-1700); 63.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pages from the Album Amicorum of Philipp Hainhofer, 1596-1633
479166 Pages from the Album Amicorum of Philipp Hainhofer, 1596-1633 (pen & ink and watercolour on paper) by European School; 20.8x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Fame"in the Attack on Taku, 1900 (colour litho)
726509 The " Fame" in the Attack on Taku, 1900 (colour litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Fame" in the Attack on Taku)

Frontispiece for an edition of Le Theatre de P. Corneille
XIR233212 Frontispiece for an edition of Le Theatre de P. Corneille, engraved by Guillaume Vallet (1632-1704) published 1664 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Paillet

Tapestry of the coat of arms of the French Royal Family with a Louis XIV frame (tapestry
XIR345912 Tapestry of the coat of arms of the French Royal Family with a Louis XIV frame (tapestry) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Clio, Muse of Epic Poetry and History (coloured engraving)
CHT289157 Clio, Muse of Epic Poetry and History (coloured engraving) by Bonnart, Robert (1652-1729); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ronald Colman, English actor and film star (coloured photo)
6033791 Ronald Colman, English actor and film star (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ronald Colman (1891-1958)

Kay Francis, American Hollywood actress and film star (coloured photo)
6033790 Kay Francis, American Hollywood actress and film star (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kay Francis (1905-1968)

Wynne Gibson, American Hollywood film star and actress (coloured photo)
6033789 Wynne Gibson, American Hollywood film star and actress (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wynne Gibson (1898-1987)

Una Merkel, American Hollywood film star and actor (coloured photo)
6033782 Una Merkel, American Hollywood film star and actor (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Una Merkel (1903-1986)

English theatre actors, Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in The Vicar of Wakefield (b / w photo)
6032700 English theatre actors, Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in The Vicar of Wakefield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English theatre actors)

Phyllis Dare, English stage actress and singer as a young girl (coloured photo)
6032675 Phyllis Dare, English stage actress and singer as a young girl (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phyllis Dare (1890-1975)

Marie George, American stage actress (coloured photo)
6032670 Marie George, American stage actress (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie George (1879-1955), American stage actress

Phyllis Broughton, English stage actress (coloured photo)
6032657 Phyllis Broughton, English stage actress (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phyllis Broughton (1862-1926), English stage actress

British actress Sylvia Sablanc as Josephine in The Medal and the Maid (b / w photo)
6032653 British actress Sylvia Sablanc as Josephine in The Medal and the Maid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phyllis Dare, English stage actress and singer (b / w photo)
6032650 Phyllis Dare, English stage actress and singer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phyllis Dare (1890-1975), English stage actress and singer

Buck Jones, American film actor in a scene from White Eagle (b / w photo)
6032648 Buck Jones, American film actor in a scene from White Eagle (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buck Jones (1891-1942)

Spencer Tracy, American Hollywood actor (b / w photo)
6032634 Spencer Tracy, American Hollywood actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spencer Tracy (1900-1967), American Hollywood actor

Audrey Hepburn, British actress (b / w photo)
6032631 Audrey Hepburn, British actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993), British actress

Maurice Chevalier, French actor, singer and entertainer (b / w photo)
6032630 Maurice Chevalier, French actor, singer and entertainer (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972)

Mary Nolan, American film and theatre actress (b / w photo)
6032629 Mary Nolan, American film and theatre actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Nolan (1902-1948)

Ramon Novarro, Mexican born American actor (b / w photo)
6032627 Ramon Novarro, Mexican born American actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramon Novarro (1899-1968), Mexican born American actor

Richard Dix, American film actor (b / w photo)
6032625 Richard Dix, American film actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Dix (1893-1949), American film actor

Jackie Cooper, American actor (b / w photo)
6032623 Jackie Cooper, American actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jackie Cooper (1922-2011), American actor

Jeanette Loff, American actress (b / w photo)
6032618 Jeanette Loff, American actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanette Loff (1906-1942), American actress

Reginald Denny, English theatre and film actor (b / w photo)
6032614 Reginald Denny, English theatre and film actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reginald Denny (1891-1967)

Mabel Love, British dancer and stage actress (b / w photo)
6032609 Mabel Love, British dancer and stage actress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mabel Love (1874-1953), British dancer and stage actress

Phyllis Dare, English stage actress and singer with her brother, Jack (b / w photo)
6032596 Phyllis Dare, English stage actress and singer with her brother, Jack (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phyllis Dare (1890-1975)

Hollwood film stars, Spencer Tracy and Freddie Bartholomew in a scence from Captains Courageous (b / w photo)
6032589 Hollwood film stars, Spencer Tracy and Freddie Bartholomew in a scence from Captains Courageous (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Genevieve Tobin, American actress (coloured photo)
6032580 Genevieve Tobin, American actress (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Genevieve Tobin (1899-1995), American actress

Robert Taylor, American actor and Greta Garbo, Swedish-American actress in a scene from the film Camille
6032577 Robert Taylor, American actor and Greta Garbo, Swedish-American actress in a scene from the film Camille (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

Gladys Cooper, English actress (coloured photo)
6031876 Gladys Cooper, English actress (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladys Cooper (1888-1971), English actress

The Ommeganck in Brussels on 31st May 1615: detail of the Triumph of Isabella of Spain
XTD75629 The Ommeganck in Brussels on 31st May 1615: detail of the Triumph of Isabella of Spain (1566-1633) 1615 (detail of 69871) (oil on canvas) by Alsloot

Hans Andersen dances (litho)
5209928 Hans Andersen dances (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Andersen dances)

This was fame, said Lord Byron, as they heard one of Tom Moores melodies being sung from a boat (litho)
5198241 This was fame, said Lord Byron, as they heard one of Tom Moores melodies being sung from a boat (litho) by Woodville

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"Fame: A Timeless Pursuit of Recognition and Legacy" From the ancient tales of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon, to modern-day icons like Che Guevara adorning walls in Havana, it has always captivated our imaginations. Artists throughout history have immortalized moments that define fame – be it Jan Saenredam's depiction of Plato's Cave or Louis Wain's whimsical portrayal of possession as nine points of the law. Even in the realm of sports, fame finds its place. Jack Johnson racing on his motor car symbolizes how athletic prowess can propel individuals into the limelight. And who could forget the iconic image captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt - a sailor passionately kissing a nurse in Times Square at the end of World War II? It forever etched their names into history. The allure extends beyond individuals; places too can become famous. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds an esteemed position as home to one of America's most prestigious races – the Indianapolis 500. London Life magazine recognized this when they featured Julie Christie on their front cover in 1966, showcasing her undeniable talent and beauty. Celebrities like Humphrey Bogart became synonymous with fame through their exceptional performances on screen. Their charisma and talent made them household names across generations, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. Yet fame isn't limited to those we know by name; sometimes it visits even those whose identities remain unknown but heroic nonetheless. As depicted in "Fame Visits the Heroic Unknown Dead, " recognition is bestowed upon ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts. In a lighter vein, humor also plays a role in our fascination with fame. St. Swithin's cartoon umbrella from the 19th century reminds us that even mundane objects can achieve notoriety if given enough attention. And finally, there are those instances where fame intersects with politics and society itself – such as Jackie Kennedy carrying London Life magazine.