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Ambassadors Collection (#6)

"Exploring the World of Ambassadors

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: British Representatives at the Venezuela Arbitration Commission in Paris (engraving)

British Representatives at the Venezuela Arbitration Commission in Paris (engraving)
1598988 British Representatives at the Venezuela Arbitration Commission in Paris (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Mr Bayard, the Outgoing United States Ambassador to England (b / w photo)

Mr Bayard, the Outgoing United States Ambassador to England (b / w photo)
1597247 Mr Bayard, the Outgoing United States Ambassador to England (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Bayard)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: New Year Honours (b / w photo)

New Year Honours (b / w photo)
1597053 New Year Honours (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year Honours. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 January 1897)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Mr Odo Russell, British Minister at Berlin (engraving)

Mr Odo Russell, British Minister at Berlin (engraving)
1613500 Mr Odo Russell, British Minister at Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Odo Russell, British Minister at Berlin)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Honourable Anson Burlingame, Ambassador of the Chinese Empire

The Honourable Anson Burlingame, Ambassador of the Chinese Empire, with the Members of his Legation (engraving)
1611374 The Honourable Anson Burlingame, Ambassador of the Chinese Empire, with the Members of his Legation (engraving) by English School

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Harry Smith Parkes, Esquire, CB, British Commisssioner of the Allied Commission at Canton

Harry Smith Parkes, Esquire, CB, British Commisssioner of the Allied Commission at Canton (engraving)
1612596 Harry Smith Parkes, Esquire, CB, British Commisssioner of the Allied Commission at Canton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Smith Parkes)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Sir Francis Clare Ford, GCB, the New Ambassador to Turkey (engraving)

Sir Francis Clare Ford, GCB, the New Ambassador to Turkey (engraving)
1614621 Sir Francis Clare Ford, GCB, the New Ambassador to Turkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Clare Ford, GCB)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Reception of the Siamese Ambassadors, with Presents, by Her Majesty, at Windsor Castle (engraving)

Reception of the Siamese Ambassadors, with Presents, by Her Majesty, at Windsor Castle (engraving)
1609235 Reception of the Siamese Ambassadors, with Presents, by Her Majesty, at Windsor Castle (engraving) by English School

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Peace Plenipotentiaries (engraving)

The Peace Plenipotentiaries (engraving)
1608733 The Peace Plenipotentiaries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peace Plenipotentiaries)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Turkish Crisis, Sir Philip Currie leaving the English Embassy at Therapia to attend a

The Turkish Crisis, Sir Philip Currie leaving the English Embassy at Therapia to attend a Conference at the Austrian
1605880 The Turkish Crisis, Sir Philip Currie leaving the English Embassy at Therapia to attend a Conference at the Austrian Embassy at Buyukdere (litho) by Overend

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Sir Edward Malet in his Study at the British Embassy, Berlin (engraving)

Sir Edward Malet in his Study at the British Embassy, Berlin (engraving)
1627581 Sir Edward Malet in his Study at the British Embassy, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Sir Thomas Wyatt (litho)

Sir Thomas Wyatt (litho)
1629626 Sir Thomas Wyatt (litho) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Wyatt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 April 1902)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: His Excellency Chang Yen Hoon (engraving)

His Excellency Chang Yen Hoon (engraving)
1038981 His Excellency Chang Yen Hoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Excellency Chang Yen Hoon)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Small panel in jamb of a window, Hall of the Ambassadors (colour litho)

Small panel in jamb of a window, Hall of the Ambassadors (colour litho)
3652012 Small panel in jamb of a window, Hall of the Ambassadors (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small panel in jamb of a window)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Embassy from H M the Queen of Madagascar now visiting England

The Embassy from H M the Queen of Madagascar now visiting England, the Ambassadors and their Suite (engraving)
1043938 The Embassy from H M the Queen of Madagascar now visiting England, the Ambassadors and their Suite (engraving) by English School

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Mr J L Motley (engraving)

Mr J L Motley (engraving)
1052391 Mr J L Motley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J L Motley. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Portrait of Sir Thomas Wyatt (engraving)

Portrait of Sir Thomas Wyatt (engraving)
819970 Portrait of Sir Thomas Wyatt (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Wyatt, English ambassador and poet)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Conference on the Affairs of Egypt (engraving)

The Conference on the Affairs of Egypt (engraving)
1045560 The Conference on the Affairs of Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conference on the Affairs of Egypt)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: M Paul Armand Challemel-Lacour (engraving)

M Paul Armand Challemel-Lacour (engraving)
1045476 M Paul Armand Challemel-Lacour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Paul Armand Challemel-Lacour)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Japanese Embassy to the Corea (engraving)

Japanese Embassy to the Corea (engraving)
1061654 Japanese Embassy to the Corea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Embassy to the Corea)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Recent Embassy from the King of Burmah to the Viceroy of India (engraving)

The Recent Embassy from the King of Burmah to the Viceroy of India (engraving)
1061145 The Recent Embassy from the King of Burmah to the Viceroy of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Siamese Ambassador and some Members of the Embassy (engraving)

Siamese Ambassador and some Members of the Embassy (engraving)
1060120 Siamese Ambassador and some Members of the Embassy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siamese Ambassador and some Members of the Embassy)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Zulu War, Ambassadors from King Cetewayo to sue for Peace (engraving)

The Zulu War, Ambassadors from King Cetewayo to sue for Peace (engraving)
1099687 The Zulu War, Ambassadors from King Cetewayo to sue for Peace (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Sir Philip Currie, British Ambassador at Constantinople (b / w photo)

Sir Philip Currie, British Ambassador at Constantinople (b / w photo)
1100417 Sir Philip Currie, British Ambassador at Constantinople (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Currie)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Prince de La Tour d Auvergne, the New French Ambassador to England (engraving)

Prince de La Tour d Auvergne, the New French Ambassador to England (engraving)
1102866 Prince de La Tour d Auvergne, the New French Ambassador to England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince de La Tour d Auvergne)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Russian Coronation Ceremonies, the Emperor receiving the Congratulations of the Ambassadors in

The Russian Coronation Ceremonies, the Emperor receiving the Congratulations of the Ambassadors in the Salle de St
1097824 The Russian Coronation Ceremonies, the Emperor receiving the Congratulations of the Ambassadors in the Salle de St Andre (engraving) by English School

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: MBB HFB-320 Hansa Jet D-CESI

MBB HFB-320 Hansa Jet D-CESI (msn 1038), of MBB (Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GmbH), at Prestwick Airport en-route to the USA, with one of Dan-Air's Airspeed Ambassadors parked next to it

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Ambassador of Siam before Louis XIV, . n. d. n. d Creator

Ambassador of Siam before Louis XIV, . n. d. n. d Creator
Ambassador of Siam before Louis XIV, .n.d

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Iris Hoey

Iris Hoey (1885 - 1979), British actress in the first half of the twentieth century, both on stage and in movies. Appearing as heroine in Collusion, a comedy at the Ambassadors Theatre. Date: 1924

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: ELIZ I & AMBASSADORS ELIZ I & AMBASSADORS

ELIZ I & AMBASSADORS ELIZ I & AMBASSADORS
Queen Elizabeth I of England receives Dutch ambassadors Date: 1573

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR / WALE

RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR / WALE
China - Ambassadors at their Audience. The Emperor of China receives the Russian Ambassador. Date: 1752

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Telling the Tale, Ambassadors Theatre, London

Telling the Tale, Ambassadors Theatre, London
Telling the Tale, at the Ambassadors Theatre, London, for a hearty laugh with music running through it. circa 1918

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Palace of the Ambassdor to France at Therapia, Istanbul

The Palace of the Ambassdor to France at Therapia, Istanbul. Date: circa 1906

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Alarico I (370-410), Visigoth king, Alaric receiving the ambassadors Romans

Alarico I (370-410), Visigoth king, Alaric receiving the ambassadors Romans

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Detail of a column, a capital and the wall of the Hall of Ambassadors in Medina Azahara

Detail of a column, a capital and the wall of the Hall of Ambassadors in Medina Azahara, built by Caliph Abd ar Rahman III from 936

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Detail of the coffered ceiling of the Hall of Ambassadors in the Reales Alcazares of Seville

Detail of the coffered ceiling of the Hall of Ambassadors in the Reales Alcazares of Seville

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: U. S. Ambassadors Residence, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Co Dublin

U. S. Ambassadors Residence, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland; Ambassadors Residence Built In The 18Th Century
U.S. Ambassadors Residence, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland; Ambassadors Residence Built In The 18Th Century

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Hall Ambassadors Alhambra Granada Joaquin Sorolla

Hall Ambassadors Alhambra Granada Joaquin Sorolla
Hall of the Ambassadors, Alhambra, Granada; Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida (Spanish, 1863 - 1923); 1909; Oil on canvas; 104.1 × 81.9 cm (41 × 32 1, 4 in.)

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Hall Ambassadors Alcazar Seville H Laurent French

Hall Ambassadors Alcazar Seville H Laurent French
Hall of Ambassadors, Alcazar, Seville; H. Laurent (French, active Egypt and Paris, France 1860s - 1870s); Seville, Spain; about 1860 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Cardinal Wolsey Entertaining The French Ambassadors In Hampton Court Palace

Cardinal Wolsey Entertaining The French Ambassadors In Hampton Court Palace. From History Of Hampton Court Palace In Tudor Times By Ernest Law. Published London 1885

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Count Albert Mensdorff-Pouilly, Austro-Hungarian Ambassador

Count Albert Mensdorff-Pouilly, Austro-Hungarian Ambassador
Count Albert Mensdorff-Pouilly-Diechstrichstein (1861-1945), Austrian Ambassador in London at the time of the outbreak of the First World War

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Russian Ambassadors Summer Residence - Buyukdere, Istanbul

Russian Ambassadors Summer Residence - Buyukdere, Istanbul
The Russian Summer Embassy at Buyukdere, Constantinople, Turkey on the Bosphorus beyond Tarabya. Standing at the North end of a large Bay - its Turkish name means Large Stream while in Byzantine

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: London Peace Conference or the Conference of the Ambassadors

London Peace Conference or the Conference of the Ambassadors
The Balkan (Turkish, Greek, Montenegran and Serbian) delegates at the peace conference in London. The London Conference of 19121913

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: The Ambassadors, , (1533): Jean de Dinteville (1504-1555) and Georges de Selve

The Ambassadors, , (1533): Jean de Dinteville (1504-1555) and Georges de Selve (1508-1551), Bishop of Lavaur, ambassadors at the court of Henry VIII of England

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: New Ambassador Joseph Kennedy

New Ambassador Joseph Kennedy
Washington, D.C.: February 18, 1938 Joseph P. Kennedy, who was sworn in today as American Ambassador to Great Britain, with his new aide, Harold Hinton

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Cordell Hull With Adm. Nomura

Cordell Hull With Adm. Nomura
Washington, D.C.: February, 1941. Japanese Navy Adm. Kichisaburo Nomura sitting with the United States Secretary of State, Cordell Hull

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Hall of Ambassadors

Hall of Ambassadors - Black and white interior- 2 arched doorways- highly decorated walls Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAmbassadors Collection: Clothes and the Woman by George Paston

Clothes and the Woman by George Paston. The reverse of a four page flyer which also includes the production of Me and My Diary by Gertrude Jennings




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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.