Cosmo Armstrong Collection

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and ireland, born 1599
6338621 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and ireland, born 1599, began reign 1653 and beheaded 1658 by Armstrong

Portrait of King George the Second, King George II of England, born 1683, began reign 1727 and died 1760
6338633 Portrait of King George the Second, King George II of England, born 1683, began reign 1727 and died 1760 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the Second)

Portrait of King James the First, King James I of England, born 1566, began reign 1603 and died 1625
6338617 Portrait of King James the First, King James I of England, born 1566, began reign 1603 and died 1625 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King James the First)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth the First, born 1533, began reign 1558 and died 1603
6338615 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth the First, born 1533, began reign 1558 and died 1603 by Armstrong

Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471
6338600 Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Sixth)

Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422
6338598 Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Fifth)

Portrait of King George the Third, King George III of England, born 1738, began reign 1760 and died 1820
6338634 Portrait of King George the Third, King George III of England, born 1738, began reign 1760 and died 1820 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the Third)

Portrait of King Charles the Second, Charles II of England, born 1630, began reign 1660 and died 1685
6338623 Portrait of King Charles the Second, Charles II of England, born 1630, began reign 1660 and died 1685 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Charles the Second)

Portrait of King Edward the First, King Edward I of England, born 1239, began reign 1272 and died 1307
6339121 Portrait of King Edward the First, King Edward I of England, born 1239, began reign 1272 and died 1307 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward the First)

Portrait of King Henry the Third, Henry III of England, born 1207, began reign 1216 and died 1272
6339119 Portrait of King Henry the Third, Henry III of England, born 1207, began reign 1216 and died 1272 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Third)

Portrait of King Henry the First, Henry I of England, born 1068, began reign 1100 and died 1135
6339109 Portrait of King Henry the First, Henry I of England, born 1068, began reign 1100 and died 1135 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the First)

Portrait of King William I the Conqueror, of England, born 1023, began reign 1066 and died 1087
6339105 Portrait of King William I the Conqueror, of England, born 1023, began reign 1066 and died 1087 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King William I the Conqueror)

Portrait of King George the First, George I of England, born 1660, began reign 1714 and died 1727
6338631 Portrait of King George the First, George I of England, born 1660, began reign 1714 and died 1727 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the First)

Portrait of Queen Anne of England, born 1664, began reign 1702 and died 1714
6338629 Portrait of Queen Anne of England, born 1664, began reign 1702 and died 1714 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of Queen Anne of England, born 1664)

Portrait of Queen Mary of England, Mary Queen of Scots, Bloody Mary, born 1516, began reign 1553 and died 1558
6338613 Portrait of Queen Mary of England, Mary Queen of Scots, Bloody Mary, born 1516, began reign 1553 and died 1558 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of Queen Mary of England)

Portrait of King Henry the Seventh, Henry VII of England, born 1457, began reign 1485 and died 1509
6338607 Portrait of King Henry the Seventh, Henry VII of England, born 1457, began reign 1485 and died 1509 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Seventh)

Portrait of King Richard the Third, Richard III of England, born 1450, began reign 1483 and died 1485
6338605 Portrait of King Richard the Third, Richard III of England, born 1450, began reign 1483 and died 1485 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Richard the Third)

Portrait of King William II of England, born 1056, began reign 1087 and died 1100
6339107 Portrait of King William II of England, born 1056, began reign 1087 and died 1100 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King William II of England, born 1056)

Portrait of King Henry the Second, King Henry II of England, born 1132, began reign 1142 and died 1189
6339114 Portrait of King Henry the Second, King Henry II of England, born 1132, began reign 1142 and died 1189 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Second)

Portrait of King Edward the Fourth, Edward IV of England, born 1443, began reign 1461 and died 1483
6338601 Portrait of King Edward the Fourth, Edward IV of England, born 1443, began reign 1461 and died 1483 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward the Fourth)

Portrait of King Edward the Third, King Edward III of England, born 1312, began reign 1327 and died 1377
6338593 Portrait of King Edward the Third, King Edward III of England, born 1312, began reign 1327 and died 1377 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward the Third)

Portrait of King Stephen of England, born 1085, began reign 1135 and died 1154
6339113 Portrait of King Stephen of England, born 1085, began reign 1135 and died 1154 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Stephen of England, born 1085)

Portrait of Philippe de Champaigne, French Baroque-era painter, a major exponent of the French school, 1602-1674
6338707 Portrait of Philippe de Champaigne, French Baroque-era painter, a major exponent of the French school, 1602-1674 by Armstrong

Portrait of King Edward the Sixth, Edward VI of England, born 1537, began reign 1547 and died 1553
6338611 Portrait of King Edward the Sixth, Edward VI of England, born 1537, began reign 1547 and died 1553 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward the Sixth)

Portrait of King Henry the Eighth, Henry VIII of England, born 1492, began reign 1509 and died 1547
6338609 Portrait of King Henry the Eighth, Henry VIII of England, born 1492, began reign 1509 and died 1547 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Eighth)

Portrait of King John of England, born 1165, began reign 1199 and died 1216
6339118 Portrait of King John of England, born 1165, began reign 1199 and died 1216 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King John of England, born 1165)

Portrait of King Richard the First, King Richard I the Lionheart of England, born 1157, began reign 1189 and died 1199
6339116 Portrait of King Richard the First, King Richard I the Lionheart of England, born 1157, began reign 1189 and died 1199 by Armstrong

Portrait of King William the Third, King William III of England, born 1651, began reign 1689 and died 1702
6338627 Portrait of King William the Third, King William III of England, born 1651, began reign 1689 and died 1702 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King William the Third)

Portrait of King Henry the Fourth, Henry IV of England, born 1367, began reign 1399 and died 1413
6338596 Portrait of King Henry the Fourth, Henry IV of England, born 1367, began reign 1399 and died 1413 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Fourth)

Portrait of King James the Second, James II of England, born 1633, began reign 1685 and died 1701
6338625 Portrait of King James the Second, James II of England, born 1633, began reign 1685 and died 1701 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King James the Second)

Portrait of Baron Philippe Le Roy, Flemish diplomat
6338892 Portrait of Baron Philippe Le Roy, Flemish diplomat by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Baron Philippe Le Roy, Flemish diplomat)

Scene from Rob Roy, early 19th century. Creator: Cosmo Armstrong
Scene from Rob Roy, early 19th century. Scene from " Rob Roy" by Sir Walter Scott. [Simpkin & Marshall, London]

Attack on the Smugglers, Guy Mannering, c1837. Creator: Cosmo Armstrong
Attack on the Smugglers, Guy Mannering, c1837. Scene from " Guy Mannering or The Astrologer" by Sir Walter Scott. [Simpkin & Marshall, London]

George I, King of England, (1823). Artist: Cosmo Armstrong
George I, King of England, (1823). Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

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Introducing Cosmo Armstrong, a man who embodies the spirit of historical monarchs. Just like King Edward II of England, he exudes an air of regality and power that commands attention. Born in 1284, King Edward II began his reign in 1307 but met a tragic end when he was murdered in 1327. In another portrait, we see shades of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth. Like Cromwell, Cosmo possesses an unwavering determination and leadership qualities that are hard to ignore. Born in 1599, Cromwell's reign began in 1653 and ended with his beheading in 1658. Cosmo also shares similarities with King Charles I of England. Much like this ill-fated king born in 1600, Cosmo carries himself with grace and dignity befitting royalty. However, just as Charles I faced a grim fate when he was beheaded in 1649 after beginning his reign in 1625. But not all kings met such tragic ends; some were cut short before they could even fully establish their rule. Take King Edward V for example - born in 1470 and ascending to the throne at the tender age of thirteen only to be smothered later that same year. On the other hand, there are monarchs who reigned long enough to leave indelible marks on history. Similar to King Richard II born in1367 who ruled from1377 until his untimely murderin1400, Cosmo has an undeniable presence that leaves a lasting impression wherever he goes. Moving forward through time brings us closer to more modern rulers such as King George IIof England. Bornin1683, hisreignbeganin1727andendedwithhisdeathin1760. CosmocapturesasimilarauraofauthorityandwisdomthatKingGeorgeIIexemplifiedduringhistermascountry'smonarch.