Ambassadors Collection (#4)

Sir Thomas Wyatt (aquatint)
726796 Sir Thomas Wyatt (aquatint) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Wyatt, English ambassador and poet)

Tsar Alexei I Mikhailovich (1629-76) Receives an Embassy from the West
TRV230415 Tsar Alexei I Mikhailovich (1629-76) Receives an Embassy from the West, from volume I of Voyages tres-curieux et tres-renommez faits en Muscovie, Tartarie et Perse by Adam Olearius

The Three Protestant Ambassadors before the Emperor Charles
619687 The Three Protestant Ambassadors before the Emperor Charles, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The Governors staff awaiting the arrival of Li Hung Chang at the Waldorf Astoria
MNY380781 The Governors staff awaiting the arrival of Li Hung Chang at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 34th Street, New York, 1896 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Council Hall of the Doge of Venice, 1876 (engraving)
468812 Council Hall of the Doge of Venice, 1876 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doge holds audience for the Papal Legate)

The Japanese Ambassadors to the United States (engraving)
2772997 The Japanese Ambassadors to the United States (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese Ambassadors to the United States)

The Envoys from the Queen of Madagascar (engraving)
1624185 The Envoys from the Queen of Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Envoys from the Queen of Madagascar)

The Revolution in Roumelia (engraving)
1614285 The Revolution in Roumelia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Roumelia)

The War in the East (engraving)
1614404 The War in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 December 1885)

Our Moorish Visitors, the Embassy from the Sultan of Morocco to congratulate King Edward on his Accession (litho)
1593765 Our Moorish Visitors, the Embassy from the Sultan of Morocco to congratulate King Edward on his Accession (litho) by Woodville

Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French (engraving)
1587323 Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferouk Khan)

Plenipotentiaries at the Congress of Berlin (engraving)
1590120 Plenipotentiaries at the Congress of Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plenipotentiaries at the Congress of Berlin)

Franklins reception at the Court of France, 1778, Respectfully dedicated to
2646274 Franklins reception at the Court of France, 1778, Respectfully dedicated to the People of the United States, pub. 1865 (colour litho) by Hohenstein

The Townsmen of Ghent send Ambassadors to the Earl of Flanders (engraving)
814474 The Townsmen of Ghent send Ambassadors to the Earl of Flanders (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Signing the Treaty of Annexation of Savoy and Nice (engraving)
2773032 Signing the Treaty of Annexation of Savoy and Nice (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Treaty of Annexation of Savoy and Nice)

M Thouvenel, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (engraving)
2772915 M Thouvenel, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Thouvenel, French Minister of Foreign Affairs)

The Entry of Lord Elgin into the City of Jeddo (engraving)
2771749 The Entry of Lord Elgin into the City of Jeddo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entry of Lord Elgin into the City of Jeddo)

Jean Ango (engraving)
2788947 Jean Ango (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Ango. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 24 April 1892)

Voyage De M H Coudreau Au Territoire Indien De Guyane (engraving)
2789225 Voyage De M H Coudreau Au Territoire Indien De Guyane (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyage De M H Coudreau Au Territoire Indien De Guyane)

His excellence Jung Bahadoob (engraving)
728720 His excellence Jung Bahadoob (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His excellence Jung Bahadoob, ambassador from the court of Nepal)

Madame Bonaparte receiving embassadors at the Tuileries (colour litho)
726004 Madame Bonaparte receiving embassadors at the Tuileries (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reception of the Diplomatique & his Suite, at the Court of Pekin
2632297 The Reception of the Diplomatique & his Suite, at the Court of Pekin, 1792 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Baron de Courcel (engraving)
1048105 Baron de Courcel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron de Courcel, the Newly Appointed French Ambassador in London)

Rustem Pasha (engraving)
1061743 Rustem Pasha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustem Pasha. Illustration for The Graphic)

M Waddington, the Late Ambassador, in his Study at the French Embassy, Albert Gate (engraving)
1038835 M Waddington, the Late Ambassador, in his Study at the French Embassy, Albert Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Waddington)

Kaid El Mehedi El Mehebbi, the Ambassador sent by the Sultan of Morocco to congratulate the King on his accession
1037192 Kaid El Mehedi El Mehebbi, the Ambassador sent by the Sultan of Morocco to congratulate the King on his accession (litho) by Lucas

The Crisis in Constantinople, the Ambassadors of the Great Powers (b / w photo)
1050989 The Crisis in Constantinople, the Ambassadors of the Great Powers (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Constantinople)

Opening of Parliament, the Chinese Ambassador (engraving)
1106187 Opening of Parliament, the Chinese Ambassador (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament, the Chinese Ambassador)

The Ambassadors from Madagascar (engraving)
1103163 The Ambassadors from Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ambassadors from Madagascar)

The Right Honourable Sir Henry George Elliot, GCB (engraving)
1053808 The Right Honourable Sir Henry George Elliot, GCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Sir Henry George Elliot, GCB)

Meeting of the Ambassadors of the Great Powers at the French Embassy at Therapia, on the Bosphorus (engraving)
1053754 Meeting of the Ambassadors of the Great Powers at the French Embassy at Therapia, on the Bosphorus (engraving) by English School

Sirdar Mahomed Afzul Khan (engraving)
1060215 Sirdar Mahomed Afzul Khan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sirdar Mahomed Afzul Khan, Abdurrahmans Ambassador)

The Ameer signing the Treaty of Peace at Gandamak, 26 May 1879 (engraving)
1054146 The Ameer signing the Treaty of Peace at Gandamak, 26 May 1879 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Late Sir Pierre Louis Cavagnari, CSI, KCB, VC (engraving)
1054143 The Late Sir Pierre Louis Cavagnari, CSI, KCB, VC (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir Pierre Louis Cavagnari, CSI, KCB, VC)

The Right Honourable Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe, KG, GCB (engraving)
1059251 The Right Honourable Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe, KG, GCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Members of the Abyssinian Embassy to Paris (engraving)
1063500 The Members of the Abyssinian Embassy to Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Members of the Abyssinian Embassy to Paris)

The Swazi Deputation to Queen Victoria (b / w photo)
1107855 The Swazi Deputation to Queen Victoria (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swazi Deputation to Queen Victoria)

The Right Honourable Sir Frank Cavendish Lascelles, GCMG, British Ambassador at Berlin (engraving)
1100252 The Right Honourable Sir Frank Cavendish Lascelles, GCMG, British Ambassador at Berlin (engraving) by English School

Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1095345 Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

The Count de Morny, French Ambassador Extraordinary at the Russian Coronation (engraving)
1097762 The Count de Morny, French Ambassador Extraordinary at the Russian Coronation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Count de Morny)

The Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of Westphalia at Munster
CHT212761 The Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of Westphalia at Munster, 24th October 1648 (lithograph) by Borch or Terborch

Interior view of the home of Sir Paul Pindar (engraving)
614349 Interior view of the home of Sir Paul Pindar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Paul Pindars lodge or garden house (engraving)
614346 Sir Paul Pindars lodge or garden house (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Paul Pindars lodge or garden house, Half Moon Alley)

The Ambassadors Purchasing Aesculapius (engraving)
669572 The Ambassadors Purchasing Aesculapius (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ambassadors Purchasing Aesculapius)

The presentation of the Count de Vergennes, Louis XVs ambassador, to Reis Effendi
5938173 The presentation of the Count de Vergennes, Louis XVs ambassador, to Reis Effendi, Grand Vizier to the Ottoman Sultan Uthman III on 31 May 1755

The presentation of the Count de Vergennes, Louis XVs ambassador
5938171 The presentation of the Count de Vergennes, Louis XVs ambassador, to Sultan Uthman III in the Throne Room of the Topkapi Palace on 3 June 1755

The envoys of Salm and Tur before Faridun, c. 1560 (opaque watercolor
5932565 The envoys of Salm and Tur before Faridun, c.1560 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 40.2 x 33.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Sir Rutherford Alcock, KCB, Our Envoy Plenipotentiary in Japan (engraving)
1613114 Sir Rutherford Alcock, KCB, Our Envoy Plenipotentiary in Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rutherford Alcock, KCB)

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"Exploring the World of Ambassadors: From Renaissance Art to Modern Times" Step into a captivating journey through history as we delve into the fascinating world of ambassadors. Hans Holbein The Younger's masterpiece, "The Ambassadors, " takes us back to 16th-century Europe, showcasing the intricate details and symbolism that defined diplomatic relations. Traveling further in time, we witness the Congress of Vienna in 1814-1815, where engravings immortalize the pivotal moments that shaped European politics and diplomacy. Lorenzo the Magnificent, an Italian Medici ruler from the 15th century, stands as a testament to his influential role in fostering cultural exchange and diplomacy during the Renaissance. Even advertisements have embraced this theme; a vibrant advert for Gordons Gin from 1929 showcases how they were associated with sophistication and refinement. Meanwhile, Ravoninahitriniarivo's albumen print captures Berlin's bustling atmosphere during May 1883 when diplomats convened to discuss international affairs. Diving into popular culture, Chocolat Guerin-Boutron's trade card brings ambassadors' historic words to life through vivid chromolithography. Harry Grattan's artwork offers a contemporary perspective on these esteemed figures who bridge nations together. Beyond artistry lies reality; take a dip into luxury at LA's Ambassadors Hotel swimming pool while admiring its stunning grounds. Or let your imagination soar amidst towers and views at Alhambra's Tower of Comares—an architectural marvel where Venetian ambassadors once received warm receptions in Damascus during their travels. Lastly, Kensington Girls take center stage—a wartime version presented by Gate Theatre—reminding us that even amid conflict or adversity, ambassadorial efforts persistently strive for peace and understanding across borders. From timeless paintings to real-life encounters throughout centuries past and present—ambassadors continue shaping our global narrative with grace and diplomacy.