Charles Seymour Collection

Charles, Duke of Somerset; Obit 1748, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Charles, Duke of Somerset; Obit 1748, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

Charles Seymour, Duke Of Somerset (litho)
5991522 Charles Seymour, Duke Of Somerset (litho) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Seymour, Duke Of Somerset)

Charles Duke of Somerset (engraving)
961588 Charles Duke of Somerset (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset (1662-1748)

Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Seymour, Duchess of Somerset, formerly Elizabeth Percy, heiress and friend to Queen Anne
6340212 Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Seymour, Duchess of Somerset, formerly Elizabeth Percy, heiress and friend to Queen Anne, 1667-1722 by Thomson, J

Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving)
981523 Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset)

Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving)
666511 Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset)

Coat of arms and crest of the right noble Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1662-1748
6340273 Coat of arms and crest of the right noble Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1662-1748 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Petworth Park, 1835. Creators: Unknown, William Westall
Petworth Park, 1835. Grade I listed country house, rebuilt in 1688 by Charles Seymour and known for an art collection made by George Wyndham

C. S. Wright Making Observation with the Transit. 8 August 1911, (1913). Artist
C. S. Wright Making Observation with the Transit. 8 August 1911, (1913). Expedition physicist Charles Wright (1887-1975) working at night with small telescope mounted on a box

Ice Crystals in Crevasse, June-July 1911, (1913). Artist: Charless Wright
Ice Crystals in Crevasse, June-July 1911, (1913). Microscope views showing ther formation of ice. Expedition physicist Charles Wright carried out experiments

Southern Party 1912, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Southern Party 1912, (1913). Chief steward W Archer, steward FJ Hooper, biologist Edward Nelson, surgeon Edward Atkinson, zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, stoker William Lashly

Ice Crystals on the Roof of a Cave at the Head of the Alph River, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Midwinter Day, 1912 - The Officers, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Midwinter Day, 1912 - The Officers: (Left to right, Cherry-Gerrard, Wright, Atkinson, Nelson, Gran), (1913). Zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, physicist Charless Wright, surgeon Edward Atkinson

Alph Avenue, Where We Emerged from the Pinnacle Ice, c1911, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Alph Avenue, Where We Emerged from the Pinnacle Ice, (Wright and Edgar Evans can be distinguished in the middle distance, c1911, (1913)

Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, (The Taylor Glacier is in the background; Wright, Edgar Evans and Debenham are crossing Lake Bonney), c1911, (1913)

The Depot Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans, 13 April 1911, (1913)
The Depo t Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans (Left to right - Taylor, Wright, Evans, Bowers, Scott, Debenham, Gran, P.O. Evans, Crean), 13 April 1911, (1913)

C. S. Wright, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
C. S. Wright - Some Members Of The Supporting Parties As They Appeared On Their Return From The Polar Journey, January 1912, (1913). Physicist Charles Seymour Wright (1887-1975)

An Ice Grotto - Tent Island in Distance (Captain Scott and Wright), c1911, (1913). British Antarctic explorer and expedition leader Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Celebrating expedition leader Robert F Scotts 43rd birthday, left to right: Atkinson, Meares, Cherry-Garrard, Oates (standing), Taylor

Pressure on the Beardmore Below the Cloudmaker Mountain, c1911, (1913). Artist
Pressure on the Beardmore Below the Cloudmaker Mountain, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cherry-Garrard. Mr. Day. Mr. Nelson. Lieut. Evans. Capt. Oates. Dr. Atkinson. Capt. Scott. Mr. Wright. Lieut. Gran

Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1703 (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Charles Seymour befriended Princess Anne in 1692

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"Charles Seymour: A Legacy of Nobility and Exploration" Step into the world of Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset, a prominent figure in history. From lithographs to engravings, his portraits capture his regal presence and influential role as a nobleman. One such portrait showcases Lady Elizabeth Seymour, Duchess of Somerset, who was not only an heiress but also a close friend to Queen Anne. As we delve deeper into Charles Seymour's life, we discover his coat of arms and crest - symbols that represent his esteemed lineage as the 6th Duke of Somerset from 1662 to 1748. These emblems speak volumes about his family's rich heritage and their place in society. Moving beyond traditional depictions, we encounter Petworth Park in 1835 through an unknown creator's eyes. This glimpse into nature reflects Charles Seymour's appreciation for beauty beyond human creations. However, it is not just nobility that defines Charles Seymour; he had diverse interests too. C. S. Wright captures him making observations with the transit in August 1911 - showcasing his scientific curiosity and involvement in astronomical studies. But there is more to this multifaceted man than meets the eye. Charless Wright's artwork reveals another side - an adventurer exploring ice crystals within crevasses or on cave roofs during expeditions like the Southern Party in 1912 or Midwinter Day in 1912. Charles Seymour leaves behind a legacy encompassing nobility, friendship with royalty, love for nature at Petworth Park, scientific pursuits with astronomical observations by C. S. Wright while also embarking on daring explorations amidst ice crystals alongside fellow adventurers Frank Debenham and others. Join us as we unravel the captivating story of this remarkable individual whose contributions spanned various domains throughout history.