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  • The Dutch minister Bergansius and Hendrik Pieter Tindal visit an influenza hospital populated with representations of the countries of Europe; Bergansius points to the Dutch representative, attempting to persuade the apocalyptic Tindal that all is indeed well. Reproduction of a lithograph by J. Braakensiek, 1889.
  • Corruption in the British government under Walpole, and its opponents represented by Caleb D'Anvers: seven scenes. Engraving, 1731.
  • A doctor and nurse prescribing new medicines for their patient; representing Britain under a new government. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1842.
  • A Christian man being shaved while a Turk sharpens his scimitar on a whetstone behind, surrounded by representations of virtues and proverbs; representing the exposure of Europe to a Turkish invader. Engraving.
  • George Grenville, Chancellor of the Exchequer, holding a pair of unbalanced scales representing his budget, while William Pitt the elder and others mock him and make suggestions for reducing the British government's debt. Etching, 1765.
  • The personification of the Republic of Holland is surrounded by representations of religion, liberty, peace, navigation, commerce, fortune and abundance, as well as Asia, Africa and America; representing the glory of the Republic of Holland. Engraving by B. Picart.
  • President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush represented as members of "the Rich White Penis Club", with speech bubbles; anti-government protest about US AIDS policies by Enema Productions. Photocopy.
  • Saint Eufemia. May be Hope from a series of panels representing Faith, Hope and Charity. Not like any known representation of Saint Euphemia, bhut as she was cast into a river the anchor may be significant.
  • Two cartoon figures of a man and woman thinking about AIDS with speech bubbles representing a safe-sex and AIDS awareness advertisement by the AIDS Unit Department of Health, Government of Hong Kong. Colour lithograph, ca. 1995.
  • Two cartoon figures of a man and woman thinking about AIDS with speech bubbles; representing a safe-sex and AIDS awareness advertisement by the AIDS Unit Department of Health, Government of Hong Kong. Colour lithograph, ca. 1995.
  • Two cartoon figures of a man and woman thinking about AIDS with speech bubbles representing a safe-sex and AIDS awareness advertisement by the AIDS Unit Department of Health, Government of Hong Kong. Colour lithograph, ca. 1995.
  • Two cartoon figures of a man and woman thinking about AIDS with speech bubbles representing a safe-sex and AIDS awareness advertisement by the AIDS Unit Department of Health, Government of Hong Kong. Colour lithograph, ca. 1995.
  • A pharmacist (Louis Phillippe) making up a prescription for a seated lady, surrounded by figures in apothecary jars; representing members of the French government and various political matters. Lithograph by J.I. Grandville, 1832.
  • A harbour in which bales of goods are being traded between two merchants: falsehood and fraud govern the transaction, aided by an untrained clerk; representing the fraudulent use of commercial law. Engraving by H. Goltzius.
  • Two cartoon figures of a man and woman thinking about AIDS, with speech bubbles; representing a safe-sex and AIDS awareness advertisement by the AIDS Unit Department of Health, Government of Hong Kong (large version). Colour lithograph, ca. 1995.
  • The Midlothian campaign of 1879-1880; left, Gladstone, holding a cornucopia, is acclaimed by a crowd as he acknowledges the needy; right, Lord Dalkeith and Stafford Northcote are supporting Disraeli as a ragged and lame man, representing the Conservative government. Engraving by A. Mantrop, 1879/1880.
  • A black 'X' in front of the red silhouettes of a woman between 2 men representing a safe sex and AIDS prevention advertisement for those with multiple partners; by the AIDS Control Project, Government of Andhra Pradesh in Hyderabad. Colour lithograph, January 1995.
  • A man conducts an alchemical experiment with an alembic, in the foreground, in the background a female figure representing the world observes a man of the new school of chemistry who prepares an oxygen experiment with a glass jar and a candle: a representation of the historical transition between alchemy and chemistry. Coloured stipple engraving by J. Chapman, 1805, after R. Corbould.
  • A series of red lines between the words 'Tingues cura de la teva salut ...' representing a public health warning about AIDS by the Comité Ciudadano de Lucha Contra el SIDA de Barcelona and the Associació SIDA-Studi, a collaboration with the Governement of Barcelona. Colour lithograph by Maria Celina López, ca. 1995.
  • Yama, the Lord of Death, holding the Wheel of Life which represents Samsara, or the world on a Tibetan Thangka. In the central circle is a snake chasing a pig chasing a rooster chasing the snake which represents craving, hatred and ignorance. The six sections, surrounding the central circle, show representations of the six realms - the realm of the gods, the realm of the titans, the realm of the humans, the realm of the animals, the realm of the hungry ghosts and the realm of the demons.
  • A man hugging a woman and raising her from the floor representing an advertisement for the 8th course on AIDS education for students at the Instituto Marqués de Santillana on 13 December 1996; organised by the Centre de Estudios Sociales Aplicados [Center of Applied Social Studies] and the Gobierno de Cantabria Consejeria de Sanidad, Consumo y Bienestar Social [Government of Cantabria, Department of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare]. Colour lithograph by Michael Emberly, 1996.
  • Doctors and pharmacists surround a mother with child, proffering medicines; symbolising the difference of ideas concerning change of the Dutch electoral law. Reproduction of a lithograph by J. Braakensiek, 1893.
  • A decrepit old man is told by his friend that he is ripe for a position in the Senate. Lithograph by Draner (Jules Renard).
  • Professors C.B. Spruyt and Van Pesch are told by Death that all knowledge comes from him; referring to the change in electoral law concerning the minimum voting age. Reproduction of a lithograph by J. Braakensiek, 1893.
  • Lakshmi on her lotus in the water with elephant. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.
  • Daniel O'Connell in theatrical costume defends himself with two daggers from two women wielding daggers who are restrained by the Duke of Wellington and Lord Roden; Lord Eliot with a halberd is dressed as a beefeater. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.
  • Liberation of Jewish slaves: a woman and a young man embrace a bearded man dressed in robes, others travel on the road with camels. Engraving by C.H. Jeens after H. Le Jeune, 1847.
  • The immune system: fighting viruses in Kenya. Colour lithograph by Peace Corps Volunteers and PEFPFAR, 2007.
  • Men and women from all walks of life including a man in army camouflage uniform, a nurse, a businessman wearing a suit and briefcase and a painter; an advertisement for the Tanzania AIDS Project by USAID and AIDSCap. Colour lithograph, ca. 1996.
  • Head mask. Yuruba, Southern Nigeria, W.Africa