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Arthur Balfour Collection

Arthur Balfour: A Statesman's Journey From the opening of Parliament to the notable statesmen of King George V's reign

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)

Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
5996562 Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by Guthrie, James (1874-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Opening of Parliament (litho)

The Opening of Parliament (litho)
1615198 The Opening of Parliament (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Robert Lansing, US Secretary of State, greeting Balfour, British Commissionn, 1917

Robert Lansing, US Secretary of State, greeting Balfour, British Commissionn, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Robert Lansing, US Secretary of State (right), greeting Balfour, British Commissionn, 1917

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Allied Commission To U.S. Seated On Lawn: Viviani And Balfour, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Allied Commission To U.S. Seated On Lawn: Viviani And Balfour, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Allied Commission To U.S
Allied Commission To U.S. Seated On Lawn: Viviani And Balfour, 1917. Dignitaries of the British & French War Commissions for World War I visit the home of George Washington

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon - In Groups Stolling About Grounds... 1917

Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon - In Groups Stolling About Grounds... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon - In Groups Strolling About Grounds, Most Important Persons Only: Lansing; Viviani; Balfour; Joffre; Chocheprat, 1917

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Allied Commission To U.S

Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Allied Commission To U.S
Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon, 1917. Viviani, French Minister of Justice, and British foreign secretary Arthur Balfour during a visit to the home of George Washington by the British &

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Balfour, Arthur James, M.P, O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Awaiting His Arrival... 1917

Balfour, Arthur James, M.P, O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Awaiting His Arrival... 1917
Balfour, Arthur James, M.P, O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Awaiting His Arrival: Amb. Spring-Rice; Lansing; F.L. Polk; William Phillips, 1917

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Balfour, Arthur James, M.P, O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Arrival At Union Station

Balfour, Arthur James, M.P, O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Arrival At Union Station: Balfour, Lansing, Bill Nye, Col. Harts, 1917

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Arthur James Balfour M.P. O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Allied Commission, 1917

Arthur James Balfour M.P. O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Allied Commission, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Arthur James Balfour M.P. O.M, Head of British Commission To U.S. Allied Commission, 1917. Dignitaries of the British & French War Commissions for World War I visit the tomb of George Washington at

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: British Commission To U.S. - Balfour, Etc. at Mount Vernon, 1917. Allied Commission For Other

British Commission To U.S. - Balfour, Etc. at Mount Vernon, 1917. Allied Commission For Other
British Commission To U.S. - Balfour, Etc. at Mount Vernon, 1917 - Allied Commission For Other Pictures At Mount Vernon. Dignitaries of the British & French War Commissions for World War I visit

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: British Commission To U.S. - Balfour, Etc. at Mount Vernon, 1917 - Allied Commission For Other

British Commission To U.S. - Balfour, Etc. at Mount Vernon, 1917 - Allied Commission For Other Pictures At Mount Vernon. Dignitaries of the British & French War Commissions for World War I visit

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Arthur Balfour, c1920s, (1941)

Arthur Balfour, c1920s, (1941). British statesman and Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour (1848-1930)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Peace, Mr Balfour reading the Terms of Surrender in the House of Commons, 2 June (litho)

The Peace, Mr Balfour reading the Terms of Surrender in the House of Commons, 2 June (litho)
1629753 The Peace, Mr Balfour reading the Terms of Surrender in the House of Commons, 2 June (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peace)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Anglo-German Alliance, Mr Balfour at the Foreign Office, a Call from Count Hatzfeldt (litho)

The Anglo-German Alliance, Mr Balfour at the Foreign Office, a Call from Count Hatzfeldt (litho)
1606464 The Anglo-German Alliance, Mr Balfour at the Foreign Office, a Call from Count Hatzfeldt (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Opening of the War Session of Parliament, 17 October (litho)

Opening of the War Session of Parliament, 17 October (litho)
1592755 Opening of the War Session of Parliament, 17 October (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the War Session of Parliament, 17 October)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: British Conservative politican and party leader Arthur Balfour leaving his consituency office in

British Conservative politican and party leader Arthur Balfour leaving his consituency office in East Manchester after
6014080 British Conservative politican and party leader Arthur Balfour leaving his consituency office in East Manchester after losing his seat in the 1906 General Election (litho) by Michael

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving)

The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving)
1629043 The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege, Scenes in the House of Commons)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Chinese Question, Mr A J Balfours Statement in the House of Commons (engraving)

The Chinese Question, Mr A J Balfours Statement in the House of Commons (engraving)
1615459 The Chinese Question, Mr A J Balfours Statement in the House of Commons (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: British Conservative politician and Prime Minister Arthur Balfour standing beside a motor car

British Conservative politician and Prime Minister Arthur Balfour standing beside a motor car (b / w photo)
6014357 British Conservative politician and Prime Minister Arthur Balfour standing beside a motor car (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Scenes from the British General Election of 1892 (litho)

Scenes from the British General Election of 1892 (litho)
6014105 Scenes from the British General Election of 1892 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the British General Election of 1892)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Meeting of Parliament, Mr Balfour speaking in the Debate on the Address (litho)

The Meeting of Parliament, Mr Balfour speaking in the Debate on the Address (litho)
1040027 The Meeting of Parliament, Mr Balfour speaking in the Debate on the Address (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of Parliament)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Unionist Banquet at the Waverley Market, Edinburgh, in Honour of Mr A J Balfour, MP (engraving)

The Unionist Banquet at the Waverley Market, Edinburgh, in Honour of Mr A J Balfour, MP (engraving)
1046804 The Unionist Banquet at the Waverley Market, Edinburgh, in Honour of Mr A J Balfour, MP (engraving) by English School

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The British Team (colour litho)

The British Team (colour litho)
964669 The British Team (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Team. From Truth, 25 December 1899.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho)

The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho)
964627 The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Government Awkward Squad)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: A Collusive Action (colour litho)

A Collusive Action (colour litho)
964623 A Collusive Action (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Collusive Action. From Truth, 25 December 1903.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour (colour litho)

The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour (colour litho)
726913 The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour (colour litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour, MP)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Ulster Demonstration at Belfast, Procession passing Mr Balfour

The Ulster Demonstration at Belfast, Procession passing Mr Balfour, and burning of the Home Rule Bill (engraving)
1604405 The Ulster Demonstration at Belfast, Procession passing Mr Balfour, and burning of the Home Rule Bill (engraving) by Overend

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Character Sketches in the House of Commons (engraving)

Character Sketches in the House of Commons (engraving)
1594750 Character Sketches in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Character Sketches in the House of Commons)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Unionist Reception at Blenheim on 10 August (litho)

The Unionist Reception at Blenheim on 10 August (litho)
1629027 The Unionist Reception at Blenheim on 10 August (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unionist Reception at Blenheim on 10 August, Sketches at Blenheim)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Home Rule, Great Meeting at Belfast, Arrival of Mr Balfour at the Linen Hall (engraving)

Home Rule, Great Meeting at Belfast, Arrival of Mr Balfour at the Linen Hall (engraving)
1604178 Home Rule, Great Meeting at Belfast, Arrival of Mr Balfour at the Linen Hall (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Rule)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Mr Balfour at the Manchester City v Stoke Football Match (b / w photo)

Mr Balfour at the Manchester City v Stoke Football Match (b / w photo)
1600215 Mr Balfour at the Manchester City v Stoke Football Match (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Marriage a la Mode, 1904 (colour litho)

Marriage a la Mode, 1904 (colour litho)
964618 Marriage a la Mode, 1904 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage a la Mode, 1904. From Truth, 25 December 1904.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Tariff Reform (colour litho)

Tariff Reform (colour litho)
964583 Tariff Reform (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tariff Reform. From Truth, 25 December 1910.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: A Cabinet Ministers Holiday (engraving)

A Cabinet Ministers Holiday (engraving)
1047264 A Cabinet Ministers Holiday (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cabinet Ministers Holiday, Mr Balfour playing Golf at Hayling Island)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Mr Balfour at Sheffield, Meetings of the National Union of Conservative

Mr Balfour at Sheffield, Meetings of the National Union of Conservative and Constitutional Associations (engraving)
1603822 Mr Balfour at Sheffield, Meetings of the National Union of Conservative and Constitutional Associations (engraving) by English School

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Right Honourable A J Balfour, MP, First Lord of the Treasury (engraving)

The Right Honourable A J Balfour, MP, First Lord of the Treasury (engraving)
1592023 The Right Honourable A J Balfour, MP, First Lord of the Treasury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable A J Balfour, MP)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour (b / w photo)

The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour (b / w photo)
815967 The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon. A. J)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho)

Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho)
3627023 Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Political cartoon (colour litho)

Political cartoon (colour litho)
964592 Political cartoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political cartoon. From Truth, 25 December 1906.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Political cartoon (colour litho)

Political cartoon (colour litho)
964589 Political cartoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political cartoon. From Truth, 25 December 1906.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Liebig card featuring Arthur Balfour (colour litho)

Liebig card featuring Arthur Balfour (colour litho)
984234 Liebig card featuring Arthur Balfour (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur J Balfour, Earl of Balfour)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: On the Terrace (colour litho)

On the Terrace (colour litho)
613740 On the Terrace (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Terrace: Joseph Chamberlain, Austen Chamberlain, John Eldon Gorst)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Scenes from the British General Election campaign of 1892 (litho)

Scenes from the British General Election campaign of 1892 (litho)
6014114 Scenes from the British General Election campaign of 1892 (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the British General Election campaign of 1892)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)

The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
1598868 The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Right v Might (colour litho)

Right v Might (colour litho)
964664 Right v Might (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Right v Might. From Truth, 25 December 1896.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: 'We ve Done It'(colour litho)

"We ve Done It"(colour litho)
964606 " We ve Done It" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We ve Done It". From Truth, 25 December 1909.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour, MP, addressing the House of Commons (colour litho)

The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour, MP, addressing the House of Commons (colour litho)
1039461 The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour, MP, addressing the House of Commons (colour litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Balfour Collection: Let us have peace, 1896 (chromolithograph)

Let us have peace, 1896 (chromolithograph)
3619762 Let us have peace, 1896 (chromolithograph) by Taylor, Charles (1855-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Grover Cleveland and British Prime Minister Robert Cecil)




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Arthur Balfour: A Statesman's Journey From the opening of Parliament to the notable statesmen of King George V's reign, Arthur Balfour left an indelible mark on British politics. With his irrepressible donkey in 1888, artist Joseph Swain captured Balfour's determination and resilience. In moments of peace and surrender, Mr. Balfour stood tall, reading the terms with unwavering resolve in the House of Commons. The Anglo-German Alliance saw him at the Foreign Office, receiving a call from Count Hatzfeldt - a testament to his diplomatic prowess. During times of war and turmoil, such as the opening session in October 17th or losing his seat in East Manchester after the 1906 General Election, Balfour remained steadfast in his commitment to serving Britain. The breach of parliamentary privilege showcased his dedication to upholding democratic values while addressing pressing issues like "The Chinese Question. " His statement in the House of Commons resonated with authority and conviction. Beyond politics, glimpses into Balfour's personal life emerged through photographs. Standing beside a motor car or engaging in campaign activities during the British General Election of 1892 revealed a multifaceted individual who embraced modernity alongside tradition. Whether speaking passionately during debates on national matters or leaving his constituency office after electoral defeat, Arthur Balfour embodied resilience and adaptability throughout his political career.