Briton Collection (#2)

Dead body, Naga Tribe of India and Myanmar
Dead Body of one of the Naga Tribe of north-eastern India and north-western Myanmar Date: 1853

Carriage of the Turkish Ambassador, opening of Parliament
Carriage of the Turkish Ambassador, procession to the House of Lords for the Opening of Parliament, London, The Chronicles of Merry England. Date: 1854

Franklin expedition, North West Passage
Captain Ross in search of Sir John Franklin's final North West Passage expedition - Date: 1854

Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, alarmed at the approach of Henry's nephew, Stephen of Blois (later King Stephen). Date: 12th century

Briton Riviere RA, artist, holding a palette Date: circa 1910

Riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper, 1763
Wilkes and Liberty, riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper Date: 1763

THE DEATH OF HEREWARD
HEREWARD THE WAKE And with a shout of Torfrida, which made the Bruneswald ring, he hurled the shield full in the Breton's face and fell forward, dead'. Date: 1072

Ancient Briton fisherman fishing from a coracle boat, tattoo, net, Ancient British History
Vintage illustration, Ancient Briton fisherman fishing from a coracle boat, tattoo, net, Ancient British History

Reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub
STC364352 Reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho) by Reid

The burial of a British Chieftain (litho)
STC358133 The burial of a British Chieftain (litho) by Collins, William W. (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Capture of Caractacus (colour litho)
3643353 Capture of Caractacus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Caractacus. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bladud, a legendary King of the Britons who was said to have founded the city of Bath (colour litho)
5999682 Bladud, a legendary King of the Britons who was said to have founded the city of Bath (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bladud)

The Landing of the Romans, illustration from A History of England by C. R. L
STC373468 The Landing of the Romans, illustration from A History of England by C.R.L. Fletcher and Rudyard Kipling, 1911 (litho) by Ford

Youth in ancient British costume, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407535 Youth in ancient British costume, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: possibly designs for Oberon)

A Briton and his Boat (engraving)
664875 A Briton and his Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Briton and his Boat)

Arch-Druid in full Judicial Costume (litho)
STC415936 Arch-Druid in full Judicial Costume (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

First introduction of Christianity into Britain (litho)
STC412000 First introduction of Christianity into Britain (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably Augustine of Canterbury (d.604)

Photograph of True Briton PH, Walmer, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India
The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India House and London Stone. London fire brigade pumping water on a fire 26

Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinson
STC357965 Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Leighton

Phoenicians Trading with Early Britons, copy of a painting in the Royal Exchange
GHL6114 Phoenicians Trading with Early Britons, copy of a painting in the Royal Exchange, published in 1895 (photomechanical process) by Leighton

B, Briton (colour litho)
6019776 B, Briton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: B, Briton. Illustration for The World at Home ABC, An Alphabet of Countries)

King Alfred, Angles, Saxons and Norsemen
King Alfred the Great, Angles, Saxons and Norsemen, agriculture, ships and churches. (3 of 4) 9th century

Venerable Bede finishing his translation of St Johns Gospel into Anglo-Saxon, not long before he died. Date: 735

King William I, Normans, Architecture, Laws, Art, Learning
King William I (The Conqueror), Normans, architecture, laws, art and learning. (4 of 4) 11th century

Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, exchanging richly coloured cloths for animal skins and furs. Date: BCE

Romans in Britain - Hadrian, Temples, Christianity
Romans in Britain - Emperor Hadrian, Hadrians Wall, roads, temples and Christianity. (2 of 4) 1st century

Romans in Britain - Ancient Britons and Boudicca, Stonehenge, cromlech or dolmen, pottery, stone weapons and tools. (1 of 4) 1st century

Hunting for food in the later Ice Age (Last Glacial Period), showing a family of cave dwellers with bow and arrow. At this time there was no English Channel

Scene in a Bronze Age foundry, showing men pouring molten metal into a container, and various weapons on display. BCE

The Triumphant Britons, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193154 The Triumphant Britons, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Vortigern and Rovena, engraved by Delatre, illustration from David Humes
STC429639 Vortigern and Rovena, engraved by Delatre, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by Hamilton

Bard in sky-blue robes and ancient Britons
Bard in distinctive sky-blue robes with 12-string harp, Briton in the Roman fashion of multicolored cape and red tunic, and two female Britons in tunic and skirts

Druids and priest in sacred robes with paraphernalia
Druids and priest in sacred robes with religious paraphernalia, gold vessels, serpent, and painted curtain. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Monument to Boudicca on Westminster Bridge (b / w photo)
3637744 Monument to Boudicca on Westminster Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Boudicca on Westminster Bridge)

Briton Riviere, from The Magazine of Art, published 1878 (litho)
1772387 Briton RiviAre, from The Magazine of Art, published 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Briton RiviAre, 1840 A- 1920. English artist)

General Mahon (Who relieved Mafeking) and Other Officers on Board the "Briton"(b / w photo)
1600504 General Mahon (Who relieved Mafeking) and Other Officers on Board the " Briton" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

An Ancient British warrior and his chariot
An Ancient Briton with his war chariot. Note the sold form of the wheels and the addition of scythe blades to cause additional damage when engaging enemy forces. Date: Circa 100BC

An ancient Briton in a fishing boat
An ancient Briton in a round coracle boat catching fish with a net. He has paint on his body (woad) which would have been used to intimidate his enemies during battle. Date: circa 400BC

The First Briton in Merv (engraving)
1054777 The First Briton in Merv (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Briton in Merv, Mr O Donovan)

The Britons Deploring the Departure of the Last Roman Legion, 1843 (watercolour)
658307 The Britons Deploring the Departure of the Last Roman Legion, 1843 (watercolour) by Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905); 91.5x137 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Boadicea haranguing the Britons (oil on canvas)
CH401391 Boadicea haranguing the Britons (oil on canvas) by Opie, John (1761-1807); 216x162.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The South African War, Campaigning, and after (b / w photo)
1600595 The South African War, Campaigning, and after (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South African War, Campaigning, and after)

Caractacus (engraving)
3626255 Caractacus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caractacus. Illustration for London edited by Charles Knight (Virtue, c 1875)

Caesar crosses the Thames, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363596 Caesar crosses the Thames, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Ward, Charles Daniel (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phoenicians Trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinson
IL335173 Phoenicians Trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Leighton

Dress of the Britons, Gauls and Germans, from Trachten der Voelker
BAL246079 Dress of the Britons, Gauls and Germans, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

London Guildhall, Gog and Magog and the Mansion House
6340353 London Guildhall, Gog and Magog and the Mansion House by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: London Guildhall, Gog and Magog and the Mansion House)

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Briton, a term that evokes the rich history and culture of the British Isles. From Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe, who fearlessly led her people against Roman invaders, to the antique map depicting Britain under Ancient Roman rule, this land has witnessed countless tales of bravery and resilience. One cannot overlook the artistic contributions Riviere, whose works capture both biblical narratives and historical events. In "Sympathy, " Riviere's brushstrokes convey deep emotions as he portrays a young girl comforting a wounded animal. Similarly, his painting "Daniel in the Lions Den" transports us to ancient times when faith triumphed over adversity. Riviere's masterpiece "Christ in the Wilderness" invites contemplation as we witness Jesus' solitude amidst nature's harshness. His work "In Manus Tuas Domine. " depicts profound devotion with its depiction of a man kneeling before an altar. Beyond Riviere's artistry lies Boadicea (Boudica), another fierce leader who incited Britons to revolt against their oppressors. Her unwavering spirit continues to inspire generations even today. Herbert Norris also pays homage to Boadicea through his portrayal of A Celtic Chieftainess. This artwork captures her regal presence and warrior-like demeanor. The remnants of Roman influence can still be seen in Wales' Roman Wall—a testament to Britain's complex past and cultural amalgamation. Lastly, Riviere's painting "The Temptation in the Wilderness" draws us into Christ's struggle against temptation—an eternal battle faced by all humanity. Through these glimpses into history and artistry, we are reminded that Briton is not merely a geographical term but rather an embodiment of courage, creativity, and endurance that reverberates throughout time.