1st Marquess Cornwallis Collection

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

Lord Cornwallis, 1799. Creator: William Ward
Lord Cornwallis, 1799

Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Le General Burgoyne aSaratoga, le 17 Octobre, 1777;and Le G... [original 1781] later reprint (?). Creator: Anon
Le General Burgoyne a Saratoga, le 17 Octobre, 1777; and Le General Cornwallis a Yorck, le 19 Octobre, 1781, [original 1781] later reprint (?)

Lord Cornwallis, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Cornwallis, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Creamer, 1825 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Creamer, 1825/30. Decorated with scene of British army general Charles Cornwallis resigning his sword to George Washington. Made in Staffordshire, England, for the American market

Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781

General Washington, ca. 1794. Creator: Thomas Holloway
General Washington, ca. 1794

The Surrender of Earl Cornwallis (Lieutenant General of the British Army in North America) to General Washington & Count De Rochambeau, on the 19th of Octr. 1781, after 1781

Cornwallis, (1738-1805), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cornwallis, (1738-1805), 1830. Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) British Army general and official, educated at Eton and Cambridge, remembered for his part in the American War of Independence

Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Charles Cornwallis, (1738-1805) British Army general and official, appointed Governor-General and of India

General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). General Charles O Hara surrenders the sword of Lieutenant-General Charles Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln

Lord Cornwallis as Governor General, 1793, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis as Governor General (1793), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Levee of Lord Cornwallis (Governor General in the doorway on right), 1925. Creator: Unknown
Leve e of Lord Cornwallis (The Governor General stands in the doorway on the right), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Monument to Charles, Marquis Cornwallis, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1805. The monument, by Charles Rossi, shows the marquis standing on a column in ceremonial costume

Le General Washington, Commendant en Chef des Armees Americaines, ne en Virginie en 1733 (General Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Armies, born in Virginia in 1733 [sic]), 1783-86

The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F

MIDNIGHT AND CORNWALLIS IS TAKEN. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG (31 December 1738 a 5 October 1805), styled Viscount Brome between 1753 and 1762

MIDNIGHT AND CORNWALLIS IS TAKEN. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG (31 December 1738 A

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"1st Marquess Cornwallis: A Legacy Carved in History" Step into the world of Lord Cornwallis, a prominent figure whose impact on history cannot be overlooked. This statue, erected in 1925 by an unknown creator, stands as a testament to his significance. From the battlefields of Saratoga in 1777 to the later reprint of his triumphs in 1781, such as depicted in "Le General Burgoyne a Saratoga" and "Le G. . , " we witness his military prowess and strategic genius. But there is more to Lord Cornwallis than just war. In this captivating portrait from c1891 by James Grant, we see a man with depth and character. His face tells stories of leadership and determination. In another artwork from 1825/30 titled "Creamer, " we catch a glimpse of his refined elegance. The artist's unknown hand captures the essence of Cornwallis' stature and presence. Francesco Bartolozzi immortalizes him on March 15th, 1781, capturing the intensity that marked Charles Earl Cornwallis during pivotal moments. Even across continents, Lord Cornwallis left an indelible mark. Thomas Holloway's ca. 1794 depiction showcases General Washington alongside him – two formidable forces forever intertwined in history's narrative. "The Surrender of Earl Cornwallis" painting portrays Lieutenant General Cornwallis at one of his most significant moments – surrendering to American forces under George Washington's command. An anonymous artist captures this historic event for eternity. Beyond warfare lies diplomacy; here we find Lord Cornwallis receiving Tippoo Saib's sons (c1780s) portrayed anonymously but beautifully captured again in 1816 – showcasing his role as both warrior and diplomat. The exchange between Generals Lincoln and O'Hara becomes immortalized through Albert Bobbett's artistry in "General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword. " It symbolizes the end of a chapter, highlighting Cornwallis' honorable surrender.