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The Bishop of Exeter sits in a chair speaking out loud his contemplations and calculates using his fingers. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1843.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 17 March 1843Reference: 37161iPart of: HB sketches- Books
The Icarus complex : studies of an alleged relationship between fascination for fire, enuresis, high ambition, and ascensionism / Nils Wiklund.
Wiklund, Nils.Date: [1978]
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Napoleon climbing a headless skeleton trying to reach an unattainable crown; representing his imperial ambitions for France and his own for sovereignty. Coloured etching, 1803.
Date: June 1803Reference: 12195i- Pictures
Phaethon begs Apollo to let him drive the chariot of the sun. Engraving by W. Woollett, 1763, after R. Wilson.
Wilson, Richard, 1713-1782.Date: Sept.r 3rd, 1763Reference: 3162289i- Pictures
Phaethon begs Apollo to allow him to drive his chariot; representing ambition greater than the abilities available. Engraving by E. Jeaurat, 1713, after S. Leclerc the younger.
Leclerc, Sébastien, the younger, 1676-1763.Date: [1713?]Reference: 2948615i