[Study of hand] - Public domain portrait drawing
Study drawing for "Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn," which Leutze painted while living in Dusseldorf, Germany between 1845 and 1859, shows a left hand gesturing. Inscribed lower left: Study of a hand for the picture... More
Coney Island and the crowned heads / F. Graetz.
Print shows Uncle Sam welcoming several heads of state labeled "Pan-Slavism, Nihilism, Socialism, Pauperism, Communism [represented by Marianne], Fenianism, Mormonism wearing a fez, [and] Spain" to a swim at Co... More
The coming conflagration in the European forest / F. Graetz.
Illustration shows a scene in a dark forest with a group of men labeled "Irish Invincibles, Nihilists, Austrian Socialists, German Artisans, Republicans, Fanatical Irredentists, [and] Black Hand" carrying torch... More
The pirate publisher - an international burlesque that has has the lon...
Illustration shows a man, identified as the "Pirate Publisher", standing at center with one foot on a large book labeled "Law", he is wearing 17th century court dress, a large hat with four plumes labeled "Amer... More
Count Wolkenstein and wife, Cosima Wagner
Photograph shows Cosima Wagner (1837-1930), second wife of the German composer Richard Wagner; Austrian diplomat Anton Karl Simon Graf von Wolkenstein-Trostburg (1832-1913) and his wife Marie ("Mimi") Countess ... More
The "enfant ter[ri]ble" of Europe / J. Keppler.
Print shows several European rulers standing next to signposts labeled "France, Turkey, England, Germany, Italy, Austria, [and] Russia" lining the sides of a dirt road, with "Servia" and "Roumania" in the backg... More
Under tow to boat race, Columbian Naval Review, 1892 [i.e. 1893]
Photo shows boats from several countries. Left to right in front row: France, Brazil, Germany, Italy, France. Second row: France, Germany, Italy, France. Third row: Russia (St. Andrew flag) and Italy. (Source: ... More
Union of all nations / Th. Nast, 1893.
Patriotic drawing commemorating the Naval Review held in New York Harbor in connection with the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The drawing shows a young woman holding a paper labeled "Th... More
The peace of Europe is assured / Keppler, Jr.
Print shows Alexander III, labeled "Russia", looking sternly at William II, labeled "Germany", who returns the glare, as they walk along a pathway away from a statue of "Peace", a female figure with wings, look... More
The American farmer - where he has to sell, and where he has to buy / ...
Print shows Uncle Sam as an American farmer trying to sell his products labeled "Pork, Wheat, Butter, Beef, Oats", and corn overseas where there is stiff "Open Competition" at the "Market of the World" represen... More
The grand old game of tit for tat / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam, looking obstinate and pointing his finger at some point between the "Germany Home Market" and the "France Home Market", as he responds to their complaints. He is standing on the left, at ... More
Easter in the old-world barnyard - a new chicken hatched / Keppler.
Print shows a group of "fighting roosters" labeled "Russia, Germany, France, Austria, Italy, [and] England" standing around a chick labeled "Japan" from a newly hatched egg labeled "Chinese Japanese War"; the c... More
[Henstadt and Haardt, Austro-Germany]
Public domain photograph of pharmacy, convenience store, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Help wanted / C.J. Taylor. - Victorian era public domain image
Print shows an elderly woman as Britannia standing at the "European Intelligence Office" seeking help from a group of women, labeled "Italy, Austria, Turkey, Russia, Spain, [and] La France" and one unidentified... More
Keep off! The Monroe Doctrine must be respected
Uncle Sam, as armed soldier, standing between European powers (Brit., France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal) and Nicaragua and Venezuela. Lithograph by Victor. Illus in: Judge, Feb. 15, 1896, pp. 108-109. No ref... More
Caricature, Greedy Johnnie / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image
Print shows John Bull standing in the foreground with his arms full of foods and toys labeled "Gibraltar, Ceylon, Bermudas, British India, Canada, [and] Australia" and at his feet are items he has dropped, frui... More
Forced to peddle, though he is rich / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam as a peddler offering "Bonds Sold For Gold" on a snowy street where he encounters a diminutive figure labeled "Canada" holding a paper labeled "Sound Currency System", she points to Uncle ... More
Congratulations are now in order / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam with a laurel wreath on his head, standing with a female figure labeled "Prosperity", bowing his head in acknowledgement of the respect accorded the United States by representatives from E... More
An awful day of reckoning at hand for John Bull - Ireland's dream of a...
Print shows Puck's stereotyped Irish man labeled "Ireland" as a military general sitting on a rocking horse labeled "Home Rule", holding papers that state "Muster-Roll of the Anti-English Army", and addressing ... More
Cobern, Matthias Kapelle, Inneres
St. Matthias Chapel, Cobern Germany, interior showing arch. No. 305 (1). This record contains unverified data from caption card. Forms part of the Königliche Preussische Messbildanstalt collection. Title and da... More
The jingo bully / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Print shows a large angry man wearing a hat labeled "Jingo", shaking his fist at a cluster of rulers labeled "Turkey, Germany, England, Italy, Japan, [and] Spain" standing on a tiny piece of land labeled "Europ... More
A self-evident fact / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam sitting in a wooden tub labeled "Dingley Bill", rowing with oars labeled "Monopoly" in a small pool labeled "Home Market" near a sign that states "Republican Goose Pond". Beyond the pond a... More
The gay Lothario of Europe / C.J. Taylor.
Print shows a man labeled "Russia" standing at center with several women standing around him holding notes proclaiming his love and affections for each; some are labeled "Austria, United States, France, [and] G... More
The European "concert" / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows a crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a throne, manipulating marionettes that represent "France" (Felix Faure), "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "Italy" (Umberto I), "Germany" (Willia... More
A small job for six big policemen / Keppler.
Print shows figures representing "England, Hungary, France, Germany, Russia, [and] Italy" carrying nightsticks and escorting a young child labeled "Greece".
Not so happy as he might be / Keppler.
Print shows John Bull sitting in a chair, confronted by a swarm of mosquitos labeled "Afridis [who has drawn blood from Bull's brow], Transvaal Republic, Grecian Question, Russia, France, Sudan Troubles, [and] Germany".
The quarrelsome European nursery / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows a large group of children in a nursery fighting amongst themselves, they are labeled "England" and "Russia", "Austria" and "Italy", "Greece" and "Turkey", "France" and "Germany" fighting over a chil... More
Coal is king in the far east / Dalrymple.
Print shows John Bull standing on a "Private Dock" to an island labeled "Coaling Station" that shows an anthropomorphic mountain of coal; in the foreground are William II bowing next to a ship labeled "Germany"... More
The tug of war in the far east / Keppler.
Print shows Uncle Sam with John Bull and Meiji, Emperor of Japan, standing beneath a flag labeled "Open Door Policy", in a tug of war contest for "Trade Supremacy" with "Russia" (Nicholas II), "Germany" (Willia... More
Celebrating July 4th, 1898 - "the triumph of the American battle-ship"...
Print shows a gleeful Uncle Sam sitting with John Bull, who is a sailor representing England, and six figures representing "Spain", "Italy" (Umberto I), "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "France", Germany (William II... More
The see-saw nations--The Anglo-Saxons balance of power / Victor Gillam...
Cartoon showing Uncle Sam and John Bull sitting at one end of the see-saw, while Turkey, Spain, China, France, Germany, and Russia struggle to stay on the other end, with "History" and a cannon as the fulcrum. ... More
Another revelation of strength / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on a wharf with five diminutive figures with attributes of the rulers of Austria (Franz Joseph I), Russia (Nicholas II), France (Felix Faure), Germany (William II), Italy (Umberto... More
Waiting for the verdict / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on the left, leaning against a wall beneath a sign that states "What Killed Spain? Inquest Now Going On"; at center is the body of "Spain" lying on a stretcher and draped with the... More
Our queer way / Dalrymple. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows General William R. Shafter, larger than life, in Europe standing before the rulers of France (Felix Faure), Austria (Franz Joseph I), Germany (William II), Italy (Umberto I), and Russia (Nicholas II... More
Business is business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on a sidewalk, holding wads of dollars; the street is lined with stores and shops offering goods from several European countries, and above each shop is a sign that gives the doll... More
A Thanksgiving toast / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows Puck standing on a chair at the head of a large dinner table, offering a Thanksgiving toast to those seated around the table, including "England, France, Germany, [Japan?], Russia, Austria, Italy, T... More
The threatened revolt in the jungle / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows a group of animals in a jungle, some showing the facial attributes of the rulers of "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "Germany" (William II), and "Italy" (Umberto I), others depicted are "Spain, Russia, J... More
Commerce vs. conquest / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows John Bull labeled "England" holding a ship labeled "Trade", with Uncle Sam, also holding a ship labeled "Trade", behind him, as they stand before the Chinese Emperor who is frightened by William II ... More
The next thing to do / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam standing at the top a wall labeled "Prohibitive Tariff" on land labeled "U.S.", looking across a body of water at the "Chinese Wall" being torn down by European and Japanese rulers labeled... More
A new legend in an old dress / Keppler.
Print shows William II, Emperor of Germany, as a knight holding a large sword labeled "Germany", keeping guard over two female figures in chains labeled "Alsace" and "Lorraine" in the tower of a medieval castle... More
Waiting for the verdict--the coroner's jury will undoubtedly find that...
Cartoon showing Uncle Sam, with John Bull and personifications of Germany, Italy, Russia, Austria and France, arguing near deathbed of "Spain," as suicide weapon "Stupidity" lies nearby and "History"'s pen awai... More
Satisfying their curiosity / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows John Bull sitting on a strong fortress representing England, with a telescope in one hand and strings attached to battleships in the other; on the edge of the continent are four figures representing... More
Puck magazine cover - The Russian-French alliance / Keppler.
Print shows the Russian Bear playing a fiddle labeled "Politics", around it's waist is a belt with papers labeled "French Military Secrets" tucked behind, and a cord extending from it's right wrist is connected... More
Puck magazine cover - An unforeseen emergency / Keppler.
Print shows the Emperor of China sitting on a throne talking with a wise minister, seeking the advice of Confucius, as foreign ships, from England, Germany, Japan, France, and other countries, approach in the background.
The survival of the fittest / Keppler.
Print shows a scene at dueling grounds in a wooded area where a duel has taken place between a tattered buccaneer labeled "Spain" and "Medievalism" and Uncle Sam who is holding a sword labeled "19th century Enl... More
The open door / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows John Bull standing on the left at an entrance labeled "India" and Uncle Sam standing opposite at an entrance labeled "Philippines" inviting men labeled "Germany, Russia, France, Italy, [and] Austria... More
A peace dream of Eastertime / Keppler.
Print shows a female figure labeled "Europe" asleep among boxes of "Munitions and Ammunition", large shells, and a barrel of "Powder" with a candle labeled "Ambition" as a burning fuse; she is dreaming about "T... More
Putting his foot down / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam holding a "Trade Treaty with China", standing on a "Map of China" in the midst of foreign rulers labeled "Germany, Italy, England, Austria, Russia [and] France"; depicted are William II, U... More
The greatest department store on earth; - and every day a bargain day ...
Print shows Uncle Sam standing behind the counter at "Uncle Sam's Department Store" where there is a "Great Sale Now Going On Inside"; the store is filled with representatives of "Germany, England, France, Russ... More
Ready for business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows a scene in a courtroom with a Chinese man labeled "Chinese Question" sitting in a chair in front of three men identified as "France", "Germany" (William II), and "Russia". "Judge" John Bull is stand... More
Capt. Earl Almon at Leuterod - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...
Photo shows Almon, commander of M Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, reading the Order of the day to the mayor and town crier of Leuterod, Germany, Jan. 12, 1919.
Explanation wanted / Dalrymple.
Illustration showing John Bull standing at the gate to South African markets as the rulers of Italy, Austria, Germany, France, and Russia protest.
Hope Farm Fair - Mrs. J.W. Gerard
Photo shows Mrs. J.W. Gerard (Mary Daly), wife of lawyer and diplomat James Watson Gerard (1867-1951), who served as U.S. ambassador to Germany from 1913 to 1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010)
A hint from history / Keppler. - A cartoon of a man sitting in a chair
Illustration shows Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, sitting in a throne, sword across his lap, reading by candlelight papers on his desk, labeled "Plans for German colonization in South America"; the ghost of Ma... More
Puck magazine cover - A dangerous firecracker / Dalrymple.
Illustration shows the rulers of Germany, France, Austria, Japan, and John Bull, representing England, watching as the ruler of Russia lights the fuse of a large firecracker labeled "China." Illus. in: Puck, v... More
YMCA at Sayn, Germ. [Germany] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public doma...
Public domain photograph related to Germany, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Puck magazine cover - Our beloved German-American / D.K.
Illustration showing a well-dressed man sitting in a chair, reading a newspaper with the headline "American Politics", through large spectacles labeled "Made in Germany"; he is smoking a cigar(?) through a larg... More
Kurhaus, Bad Neuenahr, Germ. [Germany]
Public domain photograph related to Germany, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
J.W. Gerard - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photo shows lawyer and diplomat James Watson Gerard (1867-1951), who served as U.S. ambassador to Germany from 1913 to 1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010)
J.W. Gerard - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photo shows lawyer and diplomat James Watson Gerard (1867-1951), who served as U.S. ambassador to Germany from 1913 to 1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010)
If he has to take to water / Dalrymple.
Illustration showing John Bull as a sailor, floating in a life-preserver labeled "British Navy 800 War Ships", surrounded by huge waves labeled "Germany," "France," and "Russia." There are cannon barrels pointi... More
The Chinese kopje; -- not so easy as it looked from a distance / Keppl...
Illustration shows Uncle Sam and John Bull standing with six figures showing the attributes of the rulers of Russia (Nicholas II), Germany (William II), Japan (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), Italy (Umberto I), Austr... More
The gospel according to St. William / Keppler.
Illustration shows William II, Emperor of Germany, with a Bible propped up on a gatling gun, reading aloud from the gospels; there is a box of ammunition at his feet. Illus. in: Puck, v. 48, no. 1229 (1900 Sep... More
MUNCHEN [Germany]. Warship photograph collection
Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
The real trouble will come with the "Wake"
Animal personifications of Russia, England, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Japan fighting over body of China (dragon); U.S. (eagle) looks on.
Church of Abbey of Laach, Germ. [Germany]
Public domain photograph of building, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Kreuzberg, Germ. [Germany] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Public domain historical photo, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
J.W. Gerard - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photo shows lawyer and diplomat James Watson Gerard (1867-1951), who served as U.S. ambassador to Germany from 1913 to 1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010)
A disturbing possiblility in the east / Keppler.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam sitting at a table with 10 figures, three of which are unidentified, the others showing the attributes of the rulers of Russia (Nicholas II), England (Edward VII), Germany (William ... More
His foresight / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a large rooster standing among several small free-ranging chicks labeled "Argentine Republic, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua... More
A troublesome egg to hatch / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows the rulers of "Russia," "Germany," "Italy," "Austria," "France," and "England," as chickens trying to hatch a large egg labeled "China." A chicken labeled "Japan" stands in the background wit... More
Our British watch-dog / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows a British bulldog labeled "Commercial Interests" standing before a plate of food labeled "American Products"; he is looking across a small body of water at four cats labeled "France, Italy, A... More
Weighed and not wanting / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a bloated Uncle Sam labeled "Balance of Trade" sitting on one side of a scale labeled "Commerce of the World" and outweighing the group of nations on the other side of the scale, "Greece, Spa... More
The latest Chinese wall / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows the Russian bear wearing a military uniform and with sword drawn, standing on one side of a ditch; facing the bear on the other side of the ditch are various rulers, including "Japan," "Germa... More
The most popular restaurant in the world / Dalrymple.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam labeled "Trade Balance" carrying a large tray with many food products that constitute American agricultural exports; seated around an L-shaped table are representatives from nations... More
Too many Shylocks / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows the emperors of Russia, Japan, and Germany, and the king of Great Britain, each holding a balance scale and all but "Japan" holding a paper that states their country's "claim for indemnity" a... More
The dog in the manger / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows a bulldog labeled "Jingoism" standing in a ditch labeled "Nicaragua Canal" confronting animals representing European countries, the British Lion holding a pick labeled "England," a boar label... More
Our international thanksgiving dinner / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing at a table with 7 seated, dour-looking figures showing the attributes of the rulers of "Japan" (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), "Italy" (Victor Emmanuel III), "France" (Emile Lou... More
In the Chinese labyrinth / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows Uncle Sam holding a lantern labeled "Prudence" in one hand and onto John Bull with the other, leading Austria, Japan, France, and Germany through a field of traps labeled "Casus Belli" in Chi... More
The European Partingtons / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows John Bull, representing "England", and a line of European rulers with the attributes of the Nicholas II "Russia", William II "Germany", Franz Joseph I "Austria", Emile Loubet "France", Victor... More
Will not return today - Political cartoon, public domain image
Cartoon shows an empty office chair at a desk , possibly that of Henry Osborne Havemeyer, with a calendar 'Mch 26" and a notice "Will not return today." On the wall are "Orders" : No. 1 A 1/16 on raw; No. 2 f... More
Puck magazine cover - Uncle Sam's valentines / Keppler.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam sitting in a chair with three putti handing him valentine cards that state "Assistance and Sympathy during the Spanish-American War"; the cards have come from "England", "Germany", ... More
The fettered war god / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows the god of war bound by garlands labeled "Dreibund" and "Alliance"; the ends of the garlands are pulled by Germany, Austria, and Italy on one side, with Russia and the Ottoman Empire tugging ... More
The European rest cure / Ehrhart., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a series of vignettes of an elderly couple embarking on a leisurely grand tour of Europe, stopping in Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, and Egypt, before returning home exhausted and in poo... More
New York City "ghetto" fish market /
"A fine panoramic view of this busy market on a Friday morning. Immense throngs of people are seen passing along the stands and making their selections of fish. A great character study. 165 feet"--Edison films ... More
Caricature, The Kaiser's goulash / Kep., public domain cartoon image
Illustration shows William II, Emperor of Germany, preparing a goulash by adding a plate full of noted figures from the past, such as "Kant, Goethe, Shakspere [sic], Moses, Homer, William the Great, [and] Hammu... More
Figuring it out / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image
Illustration shows a classroom scene with the rulers of several countries as the students, most are identified by country and showing the attributes of their leaders, such as, in the back row, "Russia" (Nichola... More
The new Dreibund / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows Uncle Sam with John Bull and William II, Emperor of Germany, standing before Mars, the god of war, who is lying on the ground, asleep. Caption: "Sh-h-h! 'Let sleeping dogs lie.'" Illus. in: ... More
The vacant plate / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Illustration shows the British Lion, the Russian Bear, a cat labeled Austria, and three dogs labeled "France, Italy, [and] Germany" gathered around a table for Thanksgiving dinner. The British Lion is holding a... More
Requirements for trade expansion Requisitos para el desarrollo comerci...
Cartoon shows Theodore Roosevelt extending a spear "Art. VIII" across the Atlantic to England, Germany and France while Tasker Bliss extends a ribbon (?) "Art IV" to Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma. "Cuban... More
The humors, devil to-supress "kwai-danzi"
Print showing a young man representing Japan as the "God of Peace" holding aloft a man, probably Nicholas II, labeled Russia holding a white flag. Japan is standing on a damaged Russian battleship and a man wea... More
The ex-scarecrow of Europe / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows the Russian Bear as a soldier with rifle turned into a scarecrow labeled "Russia"; a crow labeled "Japan" bites its nose, another crow labeled "England" is perched on its cap, and a crow labe... More
The bull in the China shop / Dalrymple.
Print shows John Bull as a bull in the "China Department" of a shop selling tablewares, he is charging a cabinet labeled "China Department" on the left, with dishes labeled "Port Arthur - Reserved for Russia", ... More
A house of cards / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows the Russian Bear with a house of cards, each card labeled a different country, "England, France, Germany, Japan, U.S., Austria, China, Italy, [and] Turkey", the king on each card bears some f... More
No chance to criticize / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows Uncle Sam wearing a military uniform and holding a sword labeled "U.S.", sitting at a table on which is a small cake on a platter labeled "Cuba", with a decanter labeled "Philippine Islands" on the ... More
The dreaded guest / Hassman̄. - Public domain book illustration
Illustration shows William II, emperor of Germany, standing in the middle of a narrow cobblestone street, possibly in Italy (the pope, wearing the papal crown, is walking down the street, into the background), ... More
The ready-made Napoleon / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows William II, emperor of Germany, exchanging his coat and helmet for a hat and coat in the style of Napoleon I, emperor of the French; Bernhard von Bülow stands next to him, also dressed in the... More
Visitors' day / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Illustration shows a rowdy classroom scene at the "Pan-American School" where Uncle Sam is the teacher admonishing Cipriano Castro, holding a slingshot, for a prank; four other adults are present, "Holland, Fra... More
Puck's valentines / J.S. Pughe., Puck magazine cover
Illustration shows at center a valentine card featuring President Theodore Roosevelt as cupid surrounded by other valentines featuring two European leaders (William II of Germany and Nicholas II of Russia), a p... More
"Who's first, gents?" / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a female figure labeled "Peace" standing in a barber shop, holding a large pair of shears labeled "Disarmament"; sitting to the right are the heads of state from "Spain, U.S. [Uncle Sam], Aus... More