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Alfred Tennyson Collection (#3)

Alfred Tennyson, the renowned poet of the Victorian era, continues to captivate us with his timeless works

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Artist: Frank Debenham

Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Artist: Frank Debenham
Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Wooden cross erected to commemorate the deaths of Scotts pole party, inscribed with their names: Dr EA Wilson

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Portrait bust of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, English poet, 1896

Portrait bust of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, English poet, 1896

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837, (1932)

Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837, (1932). The busts represent prominent personalities from Victorias (1819-1901) reign: Albert, Prince Consort (1819-1861); Alfred

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Ask Me No More, 1906

Ask Me No More, 1906. Private Collection

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: The Talking Oak (Tennyson), 1857, (c1915). Artist: William Maw Egley

The Talking Oak (Tennyson), 1857, (c1915). Artist: William Maw Egley
The Talking Oak (Tennyson), 1857, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Lord Tennyson, c1880, (1911). Artist: Hubert von Herkomer

Lord Tennyson, c1880, (1911). Artist: Hubert von Herkomer
Lord Tennyson, c1880, (1911). Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (1809-1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland. From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Tennyson, DCL, FRS, English Poet Laureate, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

Alfred Tennyson, DCL, FRS, English Poet Laureate, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Alfred Tennyson, DCL, FRS, English Poet Laureate, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Lord Tennyson, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935

Lord Tennyson, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victorias reign. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: The Poet Laureate, 1871. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini

The Poet Laureate, 1871. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini
The Poet Laureate, 1871. Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet. One of the most popular English poets, he succeeded William Wordsworth as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom in 1850

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred, Lord Tennyson, British poet, 1855 (1956)

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, British poet, 1855 (1956). Tennyson (1809-1892) succeeded William Wordsworth as Poet Laureate in 1850

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, 1809 - 1892. Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland

Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, 1809 - 1892. Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland. After a work by British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, 1815 - 1879. Later colorization

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Farringford Seat Alfred Tennyson Brown & Wheeler

Farringford Seat Alfred Tennyson Brown & Wheeler
Farringford, Seat of Alfred Tennyson; Brown & Wheeler; 1865 - 1866; Albumen silver print

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Tennyson, 1St Baron Tennyson, 1809 A

Alfred Tennyson, 1St Baron Tennyson, 1809 A

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Golden Altar, Buckfast, Abbey, 20th Century

Golden Altar, Buckfast, Abbey, 20th Century. Salmon Series Postcards

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: The Tennyson Museum, Farringford House, 20th Century

The Tennyson Museum, Farringford House, 20th Century

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: The Poets Study, Farringford House, 20th Century

The Poets Study, Farringford House, 20th Century

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), poet laureate, 1884. Artist: Roberts

Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), poet laureate, 1884. Artist: Roberts
Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), poet laureate, 1884. From The Graphic newspaper (22 March 1884). Hand-coloured later

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, c1867

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, c1867. Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, c1867. Tennyson (1809-1892) was born at Somersby, Lincolnshire

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Lord Tennysons birthplace, Somersby, Lincolnshire, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons

Alfred Lord Tennysons birthplace, Somersby, Lincolnshire, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Alfred Lord Tennysons birthplace, Somersby, Lincolnshire, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III, 1924-1926

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1884. Artist: Amedee Forestier

Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1884. Artist: Amedee Forestier
Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1884. Tennyson was one of Englands most popular poets and its Poet Laureate from 1850 until his death

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1893. Artist: Berlin Photographic Co

Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1893. Artist: Berlin Photographic Co
Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1893. Tennyson succeeded William Wordsworth as Poet Laureate in 1850

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Letter from Lord Alfred Tennyson to William Cox Bennett, 22nd October 1864

Letter from Lord Alfred Tennyson to William Cox Bennett, 22nd October 1864. Artist: Alfred Lord Tennyson
Letter from Lord Alfred Tennyson to William Cox Bennett, 22nd October 1864. Letter from Tennyson to Bennett, author of Songs For Sailors, thanking him for some verses, with a sketch

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Original manuscript of the Epilogue to the Idylls of the King, c1872. Artist: Alfred Lord Tennyson

Original manuscript of the Epilogue to the Idylls of the King, c1872. Artist: Alfred Lord Tennyson
Original manuscript of the Epilogue to the Idylls of the King, c1872. The original manuscript of the Epilogue to the Idylls of the King, a poetic work by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred, Lord Tennyson, English poet, (1909). Artist: M Arnault

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, English poet, (1909). Artist: M Arnault
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, English poet, (1909). Tennyson (1809-1892) was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom after William Wordsworth and is one of the most popular English poets

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, English poet, c1880

Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, English poet, c1880. Tennyson (1809-1892) was born at Somersby, Lincolnshire. In 1850 he was appointed Poet Laureate

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Tennyson, lst Baron Tennyson (1809-1893) English poet, c1880

Alfred Tennyson, lst Baron Tennyson (1809-1893) English poet, c1880
Alfred Tennyson, lst Baron Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, c1880. Tennyson succeeded William Wordsworth as Poet Laureate in 1850

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Tennyson, lst Baron Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1855

Alfred Tennyson, lst Baron Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1855. Tennyson succeeded William Wordsworth as Poet Laureate in 1850

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: The Victim, 1868. Artist: Arthur Boyd Houghton

The Victim, 1868. Artist: Arthur Boyd Houghton
The Victim, 1868. Illustration by AB Houghton for Tennysons poem. An Arch-Druid is about to sacrifice the Kings son to save the people from the plague

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Idylls King Alfred Tennyson 1898 Commercial relief process

Idylls King Alfred Tennyson 1898 Commercial relief process
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Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Alfred Tennyson, the Dirty Monk, 1865 (albumen print)

Alfred Tennyson, the Dirty Monk, 1865 (albumen print)
XOS445339 Alfred Tennyson, the Dirty Monk, 1865 (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); 24.4x19 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, an illustration from The Beggar Maid by Alfred

King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, an illustration from The Beggar Maid by Alfred
XJF438476 King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, an illustration from The Beggar Maid by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print) by Cameron

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Tears from the depth of some divine despair, illustration for The Princess by Alfred

Tears from the depth of some divine despair, illustration for The Princess by Alfred
XJF438474 Tears from the depth of some divine despair, illustration for The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print) by Cameron

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: So now I think my time is near, illustration to The May Queen by Alfred

So now I think my time is near, illustration to The May Queen by Alfred
XJF438469 So now I think my time is near, illustration to The May Queen by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print) by Cameron

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: Illustration for The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print)

Illustration for The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print)
XJF438473 Illustration for The Princess by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-92)

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: For I m to be Queen of the May, Mother, illustration from The May Queen by Alfred

For I m to be Queen of the May, Mother, illustration from The May Queen by Alfred
XJF438470 For I m to be Queen of the May, Mother, illustration from The May Queen by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print) by Cameron

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: The Death of Elaine, illustration from The Idylls of the King by Alfred

The Death of Elaine, illustration from The Idylls of the King by Alfred
XJF438471 The Death of Elaine, illustration from The Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred)

Background imageAlfred Tennyson Collection: New Years Eve, illustration from The May Queen by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

New Years Eve, illustration from The May Queen by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
XJF438468 New Years Eve, illustration from The May Queen by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1875 (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Eve)




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Alfred Tennyson, the renowned poet of the Victorian era, continues to captivate us with his timeless works. His words have the power to transport us to ethereal realms and evoke deep emotions. In John William Waterhouse's painting "I am half sick of shadows, " we witness Tennyson's influence as he inspires artists across generations. In Max Beerbohm's depiction of Mr. Tennyson reading "In Memoriam" to his sovereign, we glimpse the poet's profound connection with royalty and society, and is a testament to his ability to touch hearts and minds alike. Tennyson's poem "Mariana" finds visual representation in an albumen print from 1865, illustrating the desolation felt by its protagonist. The melancholic atmosphere mirrors Tennyson's exploration of isolation and longing. John William Waterhouse brings another one of Tennyson's poems to life in "The Lady of Shalott Looking at Lancelot. " The artist captures both beauty and tragedy as he portrays this iconic scene from Arthurian legend. Julia Margaret Cameron delves into Arthurian tales further with her captivating photograph titled "Vivien and Merlin. " Through her lens, she immortalizes their complex relationship, echoing Tennyson’s portrayal in his writings. "The Princess, " one of Tennyson’s notable works, receives artistic interpretation in an illustration titled "O Hark. O Hear. " This visual accompaniment enhances our understanding of the narrative while showcasing the enduring appeal of Tennysonian themes. Julia Margaret Cameron returns once more with her evocative photograph series featuring characters from Arthurian legends: Gareth and Lynette, Sir Galahad and the Pale Nun. These images breathe life into these mythical figures while paying homage to their creator – Alfred Lord Tennyson himself. As we delve deeper into history through a depiction like “The Crimean War: The Battle of Balaclava.