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Browne Collection (#8)

"Browne: A Captivating Journey Through History, Art, and Humanity" In the vast tapestry of life, the name Browne weaves a thread that connects diverse moments in time

Background imageBrowne Collection: They Broke and Fled in the Direction of Maida, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne

They Broke and Fled in the Direction of Maida, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
They Broke and Fled in the Direction of Maida, 1902. The Battle of Maida in Italy ( 4 July 1806), during the Napoleonic Wars. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Background imageBrowne Collection: Captured By A Bold Stroke Abd-El-Kadrs Smalah, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne

Captured By A Bold Stroke Abd-El-Kadrs Smalah, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
Captured By A Bold Stroke Abd-El-Kadrs Smalah, 1902. The Battle of Isly, (14 August 1844), fought between France and Morocco. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Background imageBrowne Collection: General Grant Reading The Terms of Surrender, 1895, (1902). Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne

General Grant Reading The Terms of Surrender, 1895, (1902). Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
General Grant Reading The Terms of Surrender, 1895, (1902). Episode of the American Civil War (1861-1865). From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Background imageBrowne Collection: General Whitelocke Was Tried By Court-Martial, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne

General Whitelocke Was Tried By Court-Martial, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
General Whitelocke Was Tried By Court-Martial, 1902. The British invasions of the River Plate (1806-1807), in present-day Argentina and Uruguay. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Background imageBrowne Collection: James II, 1886. Artist: Thomas Browne

James II, 1886. Artist: Thomas Browne
James II, 1886. King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

Background imageBrowne Collection: Mr. Stotfold - Master of Staghounds, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Mr. Stotfold - Master of Staghounds, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Stotfold - Master of Staghounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: The Invasion, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

The Invasion, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
The Invasion, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Sink! Ar always said ar could polish him off, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Sink! Ar always said ar could polish him off, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Sink! Ar always said ar could polish him off, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Myographia Nova: or a Graphical Description of all the Muscles in Humane Body, As they are in Disse

Myographia Nova: or a Graphical Description of all the Muscles in Humane Body, As they are in Dissection, 1697. From Myographia Nova: or a Graphical Description of all the Muscles in Humane Body

Background imageBrowne Collection: The Puppets, c1900. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne

The Puppets, c1900. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
The Puppets, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01.]

Background imageBrowne Collection: View of Oxford Castle, 1769

View of Oxford Castle, 1769. Oxford Castle is a partly ruined Norman medieval castle in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Most of the original structure was replaced in stone in the 11th century

Background imageBrowne Collection: Most pernicious woman!, 1865. Artists: Hablot Knight Browne, John Leech

Most pernicious woman!, 1865. Artists: Hablot Knight Browne, John Leech
Most pernicious woman!, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Simon Heavy - side and his Hounds, 1865. Artists: Hablot Knight Browne, John Leech

Simon Heavy - side and his Hounds, 1865. Artists: Hablot Knight Browne, John Leech
Simon Heavy - side and his Hounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Mr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. Artist: John Leech

Mr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. Artist: John Leech
Mr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co

Background imageBrowne Collection: Let me try them, said Lucy, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Let me try them, said Lucy, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Let me try them, said Lucy, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place, 1865

What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne

Background imageBrowne Collection: Romford disturbs the dignity of his Huntman, 1865. Artists: Bradbury, Evans and Co, John Leech

Romford disturbs the dignity of his Huntman, 1865. Artists: Bradbury, Evans and Co, John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Romford disturbs the dignity of his Huntman, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: The View, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne

The View, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
The View, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: One of Multum in Parvos going days, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne

One of Multum in Parvos going days, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
One of Multum in Parvos going days, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Fresh as a four year old. Went off like a shot, 1865. Artist: John Leech

Fresh as a four year old. Went off like a shot, 1865. Artist: John Leech
Fresh as a four year old. Went off like a shot, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co

Background imageBrowne Collection: This is a pretty present for a Master of Hounds to receive, 1865

This is a pretty present for a Master of Hounds to receive, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
This is a pretty present for a Master of Hounds to receive, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne

Background imageBrowne Collection: Mr. Sponge arrives at Sir Arry s, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne

Mr. Sponge arrives at Sir Arry s, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Sponge arrives at Sir Arry s, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: A Day with Puffingtons Hounds, 1865. Artists: Bradbury, Evans and Co, Hablot Knight Browne

A Day with Puffingtons Hounds, 1865. Artists: Bradbury, Evans and Co, Hablot Knight Browne, John Leech
A Day with Puffingtons Hounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Lucy Glitters showing the way, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne

Lucy Glitters showing the way, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Lucy Glitters showing the way, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: The Love Box door was opened, out came the hounds with a cry, 1865

The Love Box door was opened, out came the hounds with a cry, 1865. Artists: Robert Smith Surtees, John Leech
The Love Box door was opened, out came the hounds with a cry, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne

Background imageBrowne Collection: Hunting the Hounds, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne

Hunting the Hounds, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Hunting the Hounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Mr. Stotford - Master of Staghounds, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne

Mr. Stotford - Master of Staghounds, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Stotford - Master of Staghounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Mr. Braggs Equestrian Portrait, 1865

Mr. Braggs Equestrian Portrait, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Mr. Sponge is introduced to Ercles, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne

Mr. Sponge is introduced to Ercles, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Sponge is introduced to Ercles, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Mr. Sponge completely scatters his Lordship, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne

Mr. Sponge completely scatters his Lordship, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Sponge completely scatters his Lordship, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Background imageBrowne Collection: She became a carrier-griffin, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne

She became a carrier-griffin, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
She became a carrier-griffin, 1906. A print from The Girls own Paper, 1 September 1906

Background imageBrowne Collection: She learnt to peel onions without crying, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne

She learnt to peel onions without crying, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
She learnt to peel onions without crying, 1906. A print from The Girls own Paper, 1 September 1906

Background imageBrowne Collection: A village, the most cheerful in the world, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne

A village, the most cheerful in the world, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
A village, the most cheerful in the world, 1906. A print from The Girls own Paper, 3 March 1906

Background imageBrowne Collection: A Volendamer, c19th century (1914-1915). Artist: Tom Browne

A Volendamer, c19th century (1914-1915). Artist: Tom Browne
A Volendamer, c19th century (1914-1915). From The Studio Volume 63. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1914-1915]

Background imageBrowne Collection: Wells Cathedral, Somerset, c1860. Artist: Benjamin Winkles

Wells Cathedral, Somerset, c1860. Artist: Benjamin Winkles
Wells Cathedral, Somerset, c1860. View of the west front showing the north porch transept. The building of Wells Cathedral was begun in 1180

Background imageBrowne Collection: Edward Harold Browne, DD, Bishop of Winchester, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

Edward Harold Browne, DD, Bishop of Winchester, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Edward Harold Browne, DD, Bishop of Winchester, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army

Background imageBrowne Collection: Somerset House, the Strand, London, 19th century. Artist: WE Albutt

Somerset House, the Strand, London, 19th century. Artist: WE Albutt
Somerset House, the Strand, London, 19th century. Designed by Sir William Chambers, Somerset House originally housed public offices

Background imageBrowne Collection: Cameo with Mars and Bellona, c1784. Artist: Charles Brown

Cameo with Mars and Bellona, c1784. Artist: Charles Brown
Cameo with Mars and Bellona, c1784. Brown, Charles (1749-1795). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageBrowne Collection: Scene from Bleak House by Charles Dickens, 1852-1853. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Scene from Bleak House by Charles Dickens, 1852-1853. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from Bleak House by Charles Dickens, 1852-1853. This novel contains a satire on the iniquities of the Court of Chancery, and the misery and ruin it brought to those it was supposed to protect

Background imageBrowne Collection: Scene from The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, 1841. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Scene from The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, 1841. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, 1841. In their wanderings, Little Nell and her grandfather encounter and are befriended by Codlin and Short, the Punch and Judy

Background imageBrowne Collection: Scene from Nicholas Nickelby by Charles Dickens, 1838-1839. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Scene from Nicholas Nickelby by Charles Dickens, 1838-1839. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from Nicholas Nickelby by Charles Dickens, 1838-1839. The theatrical emotion of Mr Vincent Crummles, the provincial actor manager who employed Nicholas for a while after his flight

Background imageBrowne Collection: Title page of Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Title page of Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Title page of Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. A romantic historical novel set in 1665 and 1666 during the plague of London and the Fire of London

Background imageBrowne Collection: Scene from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1849-1850. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Scene from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1849-1850. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1849-1850. The orphaned David Copperfield, having run away from his poverty-ridden London existence

Background imageBrowne Collection: Artemus Ward, American humourist and writer, c1880

Artemus Ward, American humourist and writer, c1880. Artemus Ward was the pseudonym of Charles Farrar Browne (1834-1867)

Background imageBrowne Collection: London Trade Card - William Browne, Fishing Tackle

London Trade Card - William Browne, Fishing Tackle, at the sign of the Fish, Black Horse Alley, near Fleet Bridge. 18th century

Background imageBrowne Collection: Home Sweet Home - A Young wife invites her family to stay

Home Sweet Home - A Young wife invites her family to stay
Home Sweet Home - A pretty young wife invites her family (Ma, Pa and Sister Gertie - from Scotland)to stay, to the alarm of her careworn older husband, already holding the babies! Date: circa 1905

Background imageBrowne Collection: Illustration, Mending the Dolls Head

Illustration, Mending the Dolls Head. circa 1900s

Background imageBrowne Collection: Caricature of Dr Lennox Browne, ENT specialist

Caricature of Dr Lennox Browne, ENT specialist
Caricature of Dr Lennox Browne (1841-1902), Ear, Nose and Throat specialist whose patients included actors and singers. 1881




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"Browne: A Captivating Journey Through History, Art, and Humanity" In the vast tapestry of life, the name Browne weaves a thread that connects diverse moments in time. From the courageous act of Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation to protest injustice in 1963 Saigon, captured through Malcolm Browne's lens; to the innocence of a young girl engrossed in reading to her dolls. The artistic prowess of Hablot Knight Browne transports us further back, as his etching from David Copperfield invites us into a world filled with emotion and familial bonds. Meanwhile, Religio Medici beckons us to ponder deeper spiritual questions. Sporting enthusiasts find solace on English lawns where tennis players engage in friendly competition under sunny skies. Yet even amidst leisurely pursuits, tragedy strikes like the Penlee Lifeboat Disaster - a reminder of nature's unforgiving power. Nature itself takes center stage when Fall arrives with its vibrant colors and an English Springer gracefully frolics across fields. Charles Dickens' literary masterpieces come alive through Hablot Knight Browne's illustrations - scenes from The Pickwick Papers and The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club transport readers into Victorian England. And finally, we encounter darker aspects of society as body snatchers raid cemeteries for cadavers meant for dissection - an eerie scene brought to life by Hablot Knight Browne's artistry. Even book covers bear the mark of Browne's creativity as seen in Dombey and Son. Browne is more than just a name; it represents humanity at its best and worst moments throughout history. It reminds us that within every photograph or artwork lies stories waiting to be discovered – tales that shape our understanding of who we are and where we come from.