Briton Collection (#4)

Dog Chasing a Rat, 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Briton Riviere
Dog Chasing a Rat, 19th or early 20th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

Europeans of the early Middle Ages
European family of the early Middle Ages. Antique hand-colored print

Bronze Age Europeans
European couple of the Bronze Age. Antique hand-colored print

Barbarian tribesmen of the Roman Empire
European tribesmen, known as barbarians to the Romans. Antique hand-colored print

Anglo-Saxon warriors, circa 900 A. D
Anglo-Saxon warriors of the tenth century, British Isles. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Landing Romans Briton 55B. C. Ancient Civilizations
The landing of the Romans in Briton, 55B.C. From History of England, 55B.C. to the present time, published 1907

Ancient Briton With Coracle And Plow. From The Worlds Inhabitants By G. T. Bettany Published 1888
Ancient Briton With Coracle And Plow. From The Worlds Inhabitants By G.T. Bettany Published 1888

Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni censuring a Romanized Briton
Boudicca or Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni, censuring a Romanized Briton. circa 60 AD

St. George and the Dragon by Briton Riviere
St. George lying prone and perhaps thanking some higher deity for helping him slay the dragon, the remains of which are coiled beside him. Date: 1914

KING ARTHUR, 1903. Receiving the sword Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake. Drawing, 1903, by Howard Pyle

PMYT2A-00025
Merlin the wizard, an aged, priest-like man. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Saxon idols Hermensul and Crodon
Hermensul (left) representing Justice, and Crodon (right), idols of the ancient Saxons. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Home of a medieval Saxon nobleman
Residence of a Saxon nobleman, early Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PMYT2A-00027
Round Table of King Artus of Brittany. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a miniature of the 14th century

Medieval Saxons in battle
Saxons in battle in the early Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mother Hubbard by Briton Riviere
Painting by Briton Riviere illustrating the nursery rhyme, Old Mother Hubbard. A young girl in a mop cap goes to open a cupboard door while her Jack Russell terrier waits intently

Roman invasion of Britain, 55-54 BC (c1820). Roman troops under Julius Caesar landing on the shores of Britain and meeting resistance from the natives during the invasion of 55 or 54 BC

Briton Riviere Photo
BRITON RIVIERE Artist Date: 1840 - 1920

Wilkie Collins / Woodbury
BRITON RIVIERE Artist Date: 1840 - 1920

In England 2, 000 years ago: a prehistoric lake village
In England 2, 000 years ago: a prehistoric village organised and defended.The entrance to Glastonbury lake village of the ancient Britons: the skilfully built landing-stage

Captive king of the Gauls and a pensive British woman.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

1914 Briton 14 / 16 HP Tourer Vintage Car, St Albans, England
1914 Briton 14/16 HP Tourer Vintage Car, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1910s

AB R & Co patriotic china bulldog with laurel wreath
A B. R. & Co. patriotic china bulldog with laurel wreath and Union flag. With a poem by Burns - Be Briton still to Britain true, among oursels united, for never but British hands

Another pill for Kaiser Bill - Briton on the offensive. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

The Ancient Briton on his Crannog
An artists impression of the interior of an ancient British dwelling, of the type to be found at the lake village near Glastonbury, Somerset

Drawings Prints, Print, Expectation, Graphic, Artist, Briton Riviere, British, London
Drawings and Prints, Print, Expectation (from The Graphic), Artist, After, Briton Riviere, British, London 1840-1920 London, Riviere, Briton, 1840, 1920, April 15, 1871

Source Size = 5005 x 3748
Much Ado about Nothing, by Briton Riviere, in the Dudley Gallery

Source Size = 5006 x 3750
The Orphans, a Drawing by Briton Riviere in the Dudley Gallery, 1870

Source Size = 3971 x 2726
The Union Steamship Companys Cape Mail Steamer Briton

Ancient Briton with a coracle and plow, from The Worlds Inhabitants by G
KW468245 Ancient Briton with a coracle and plow, from The Worlds Inhabitants by G.T. Bettany, published 1888 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

a Double Entendre, from the Painting by Briton Riviere, 1876
" a Double Entendre", from the Painting by Briton Riviere, 1876

The Old Gardener Signed and dated, lower right: BR 1863, Briton Riviere
The Old Gardener Signed and dated, lower right: " BR 1863", Briton Riviere, 1840-1920, British

CAESAR INVADING BRITAIN. Julius Caesars invasion of Britain in 55 B. C Pen-and-ink drawing
CAESAR INVADING BRITAIN. Julius Caesars invasion of Britain in 55 B.C.. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century

BRITON RIVIERE (1840-1920). English painter. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1891

KING ARTHUR, 1903. Receiving the sword Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake. Drawing, 1903, by Howard Pyle

Boudicca (Boadicea) lst century British queen of Iceni, rallying her troops. Finally overwhelmed by Romans, Boudicca is said to have taken poison. Wood engraving c1900

Richard II (1367-1400) King of England 1377-99, with his patron saints St Edmund (841-70) king of East Angles and of Suffolk martyred for refusing to give up Christian faith when captured by Danes

Druids making human sacrifice to their gods, based on report by Julius Caesar. Druids, the priests, teachers and judges of Celts suppressed by Romans c50 AD. Woodcut 1832. Wicker Man

ANCIENT BRITONS. Line engraving, c1800

ANCIENT BRITON AND CORACLE. An ancient Briton with his coracle, as observed by Roman invaders of the 1st century A. D
ANCIENT BRITON AND CORACLE. An ancient Briton with his coracle, as observed by Roman invaders of the 1st century A.D. Line engraving, 19th century

ANCIENT BRITON CORACLE. A coracle, used from anicent times (observed by Roman invaders in the first century A. D)
ANCIENT BRITON CORACLE. A coracle, used from anicent times (observed by Roman invaders in the first century A.D.) in Wales and parts of Britain. Line engraving, 19th century

QUEEN BOADICEA, 1st CENT. Queen Boadicea (d. 62 A. D. ) leading the Iceni (Britons of Norfolk and Suffolk)
QUEEN BOADICEA, 1st CENT. Queen Boadicea (d.62 A.D.) leading the Iceni (Britons of Norfolk and Suffolk) against the Romans: engraving, 19th century

BOADICEA (d. 62 A. D. ). Queen of the Iceni, Britons of Norfolk and Suffolk. Leading her peoples against the Romans
BOADICEA (d. 62 A.D.). Queen of the Iceni, Britons of Norfolk and Suffolk. Leading her peoples against the Romans. Wood engraving, 19th century

ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN. Caesars invasion in 55 B. C Wood engraving, 19th century
ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN. Caesars invasion in 55 B.C.. Wood engraving, 19th century

DRUIDS. Druids Inciting The Britons To Oppose The Landing Of The Romans. Wood engraving, late 19th century

DRUIDS AND BRITONS. The Druids inciting the Britons to oppose the landing of the Romans. Wood engraving, 19th Century

The first Saxons in Britain
When the Romans withdrew their troops from Britain after about 400 years, the British King needed help with organising his army, so two Saxons

Belgic Britons Bc
Belgic Briton, whose people settled in Britain during the second century BC : depicted with one of the Cassiterides Date: 2nd century BC

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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.