Cuneo Collection (#3)

ILN Royal Wedding Number November 1947 - Front cover of The Illustrated London News Royal Wedding Number celebrating the marriage of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II)

Landing at Gallipoli, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo
Anzac soldiers landing on the beach at Gallipoli and coming under fire by Turkish troops. Date: 1916

Queen Elizabeth II by Terence Cuneo
Portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II by Terence Cuneo, specially painted for The Illustrated London News to celebrate the Queens Coronation in 1953. Date: 1953

Original artwork, Illustrated London News, Christmas 1947 - Terence Cuneo. 1947

Propellers for Britains Warplanes: Machining the Blades - The Edge-milling process, in which upper and lower fixed rotary cutters mill the leading

Sea Battle, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo
The Great Sea Battle. An unspecified but fierce naval battle during the First World War, illustrated by the late Cyrus Cuneo. Date: 1916

WORLD WAR I: GALLIPOLI, 1915. Australian troops landing on Anzac Beach, Gallipoli, Turkey, April 1915. Contemporary oil painting by Cyrus Cuneo (1879-1916)

Comba Murre, Stura Valley, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Garratt & Atkinson, Blockmakers - advert, 1916. Artist: Cyrus Cuneo
Garratt & Atkinson, Blockmakers - advert, 1916. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1916]

The Despatch Rider, 1916. Artists: Unknown, Cyrus Cuneo
The Despatch Rider, 1916. Printed with peebles inks by Garratt & Atkinson. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1916]

A British Biplane Bringing Down a German Taube, c1916 (1928). Artist: Cyrus Cuneo
A British Biplane Bringing Down a German Taube, c1916 (1928). The Etrich Taube was a German monoplane. The first mass produced German military aircraft

Rudyard Kipling, 1923. Artist: LEA
Rudyard Kipling, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

George Meredith, 1923. Artist: LEA
George Meredith, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Valle Vermenagna (Cunea) - Limone, 20th Century. Imbocco Galleria del Colle di Tenda

Anti home-rulers in action: the First Lord mobbed
Illustration by Cyrus Cuneo, showing the hostile reception to Mr and Mrs. Churchill, on Mr. Churchills visit to Ireland to outline the Governments forthcoming Home Rule Bill. Date: 1912

Original artwork, Margin of Life
Original artwork, Illustrated London News, Christmas 1943 - Terence Cuneo, Margin of Life. 1943

Royal visit to France in 1938
The original cover artwork of The Illustrated London News, painted by the renowned British artist Terence Cuneo, commemorating the Royal visit to France in 1938

A thrilling charge, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo
A charge of Highland soldiers with bayonets fixed during an attack, World War I. Date: 1916

Aerial attack, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo
An aerial engagement during World War I, showing a German plane crashing to the earth in a column of flame and smoke. Date: 1916

Repulsing a frontal attack, WWI by Cyrus Cuneo
British soldiers, armed with rifles and bayonets, scrambling over the top during an enemy attack. Date: 1916

Valle Po valley, province of Cuneo, Piedmont region, Italy, Europe

On the Pian del Re, high plateau, source of the Po River, Cottian Alps, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Tenda, Piemonte, Italy (near Cuneo)
Panoramic view of Tenda, Piemonte, Italy (near Cuneo) Date: circa 1910s

Oil on board by Cyrus Cuneo of an imaginary flying boat belived to have been once owned by Claude Grahame-White

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) adult, with leg rings, standing in water, Racconigi, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, February

Cave Spider (Leptoneta crypticola) adult male, on web in cave, Grotta dell Orso, Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, January

Street scene in Barolo village, Langhe, Cuneo district, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Grapes in a vineyard near Treiso, Langhe, Cuneo district, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Map of Cherasco, Cuneo and its surroundings, 1720
Cartography, Italy, 18th century. Map of Cherasco, Cuneo and its surroundings in 1720

Cuneo and Nice divisions, map of Cuneo, Alba, Nice, Oneglia and San Remo. Map by Giovanni Battista Maggi, Turin 1852
Cartography, Italy, 19th century. Cuneo and Nice divisions, map of Cuneo, Alba, Nice, Oneglia and San Remo. Map by Giovanni Battista Maggi, Turin 1852

Italy, Piedmont Region, Stura Valley, Prehistoric caves near Aisone, Cuneo province, Entrance
Italy - Piedmont Region - Stura Valley. Prehistoric caves near Aisone, Cuneo province. Entrance

Map of the area of Cuneo, Italy in 1566
Cartography, Italy, 16th century. Map of the area of Cuneo in 1566

Map of Cuneo, printed in Italy, 17th Century
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. Map of Cuneo

Italy, castle of Grinzane Cavour (Cuneo), Engraving
Italy, 19th century. The castle of Grinzane Cavour (Cuneo). Engraving

Map of Cuneo and its fortification, Piedmont Region, 1744
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. Map of Cuneo and its fortification, Piedmont Region, 1744

Italy, Piedmont Region, Langhe, Province of Cuneo, Ravine along Tanaro River near Naviante
Italy - Piedmont Region - Langhe area. Surroundings of Farigliano (Province of Cuneo), Naviante. Ravines along the course of Tanaro River

Admiral John Jellicoe circa 1915

Field Marshal Sir John French circa 1915

General Joseph Joffre circa 1915

Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp.) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) five adults, sleeping, roosting in cave habitat, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, spring

Cave Carabid Beetle (Sphodropsis ghilianii) larva, in cave, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Dragonfly larva fossil. Fossilised remains of a Libellula doris dragonfly nymph from the Late Miocene period (around 12-5 million years ago). Found in Costigliole d Asti, Cuneo, Italy

Cyrus Cuneo
Cyrus Cincinnato Cuneo, special artist of the Illustrated London News, pictured at work

Siege of Cuneo 1691
The strategic location of Cuneo (Coni) in Piedmont means it is often besieged. Here, Eugene of Savoy raises a siege attempted by the French, much to the mortification of Louis

The Battle of Mons
The Second Army Corps (about 80, 000 men) under sir Horace Smith-Dorrien defend their trenches against an attack by 100, 000 German infantry, supported by artillery

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"Cuneo: A Captivating Tapestry of History, Art, and Natural Beauty" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Cuneo, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and historical significance. From Terence Cuneo's mesmerizing portrayal of the ILN Royal Wedding Number in November 1947 to Cyrus Cuneo's captivating depiction of Rudyard Kipling, this place has been a muse for renowned artists throughout time. Step into the pages of The Illustrated London News Festival of Britain issue and witness the vibrant celebration that once graced these streets. As you explore further, be prepared to be awestruck by an aerial view over the hills of Le Langhe wine region in autumn – a picturesque landscape that will leave you breathless. But Cuneo is not just about art; it carries within its borders stories etched by war as well. Discover remnants from World War II through powerful posters like "Back Them Up, " reminding us all to stand united against adversity. Journey deeper into history as you trace the source of the Po River amidst the majestic Cottian Alps – a testament to resilience and strength. The Cozie Alps stand tall as sentinels guarding this land, witnessing centuries-old battles fought on European soil. Imagine French armies in action during World War I or heroic midshipmen carrying ammunition to British fighters – tales eternally engraved upon these mountainsides. Yet amidst turmoil, there are moments that define humanity's courage and spirit. Witness British soldiers fearlessly storming enemy trenches captured forever by Cyrus Cuneo's brushstrokes - an ode to their unwavering determination. Capping off this extraordinary journey is none other than another glimpse into history - Terence Cuneo's masterful work showcased in ILN Royal Wedding Number November 1947 edition or his poignant illustration capturing Landing at Gallipoli during World War I.