Downey Collection (page 4)

James Payn (1830-1898), English novelist, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
James Payn (1830-1898), English novelist, 1890. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890)

Lord William Armstrong, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Lord William Armstrong, 1890. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890)

The Archbishop of Canterbury, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
The Archbishop of Canterbury, 1890. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890)

Prince George, the Prince of Wales and future King George V (1865-1936), 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Prince George, the Prince of Wales and future King George V (1865-1936), 1890. George V was king of Great Britain from 1910 to 1936

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), French stage actress, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), French stage actress, 1890. Bernhardt was the most famous stage actress of the 19th century.From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series

The Duke and Duchess of Fife, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
The Duke and Duchess of Fife, 1890. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890)

The Prince of Wales in his robes as a Bencher of the Middle Temple, 1900. Artist: W&D Downey
The Prince of Wales in his robes as a Bencher of the Middle Temple, 1900. Portrait of the future King Edward VII (1841-1910)

Cecil John Rhodes, British-born South African businessman, mining magnate, politician, 1902. Artist: Cecil Rhodes
Cecil John Rhodes, British-born South African businessman, mining magnate, politician, 1902. A print from the Illustrated London News, 5th April 1902

Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, Duchess of Edinburgh, 1900. Artist: W&D Downey
Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, Duchess of Edinburgh, 1900. The daughter of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna (1853-1920) married Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh

Marie Studholme (1875-1930), English actress, 1900s. Artist: W&D Downey
Marie Studholme (1875-1930), English actress, 1900s. From the Rotary Photographic Series

Alexandra, Princess of Wales, 1900. Artist: W&D Downey
Alexandra, Princess of Wales, 1900. Princess Alexandra (1844-1925) married Queen Victorias eldest son, the future King Edward VII

The Princess Victoria and Princess Charles of Denmark, late 19th century. Artist: W&D Downey
The Princess Victoria and Princess Charles of Denmark, late 19th century

Maud Hobson, actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Maud Hobson, actress, 1901

Mary Moore, English actress and theatre manager, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Mary Moore, English actress and theatre manager, 1901

Dame Irene Vanbrugh, English actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Dame Irene Vanbrugh, English actress, 1901. Pictured in the role of Sophie Fullgarney in The Gay Lord Quex by Arthur Wing Pinero

Lily Hanbury, English stage actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Lily Hanbury, English stage actress, 1901

Edna May, American actress and singer, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Edna May, American actress and singer, 1901

Sir Henry Irving, famous British stage actor of the Victorian era, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Sir Henry Irving, famous British stage actor of the Victorian era, 1901

John Forbes-Robertson, British actor and theatre manager, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Johnston Forbes-Robertson, British actor and theatre manager, 1901

Maud Jeffries, American actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Maud Jeffries, American actress, 1901

Wilson Barrett, English actor, manager, and playwright, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Wilson Barrett, English actor, manager, and playwright, 1901

Ella Snyder, actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Ella Snyder, actress, 1901

Letty Lind, actress and dancer, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Letty Lind, actress and dancer, 1901

Dorothea Baird, English stage and film actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Dorothea Baird, English stage and film actress, 1901

Phyllis Rankin, American actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Phyllis Rankin, American actress, 1901

Florence St John, English actress and singer, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Florence St John, English actress and singer, 1901

Sarah Brooke, British actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Sarah Brooke, British actress, 1901

Stella Gastelle, actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Stella Gastelle, actress, 1901

Franklin McLeay, Canadian actor, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Franklin McLeay, Canadian actor, 1901

Sir John Hare, English actor and manager of the Garrick Theatre, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Sir John Hare, English actor and manager of the Garrick Theatre, 1901

Ruth Vincent, actress and singer, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Ruth Vincent, actress and singer, 1901

Lillie Langtry, British actress, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Lillie Langtry, British actress, 1901

Colonel RG Kekewich, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 1902. Artist: Downey
Colonel RG Kekewich, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 1902. Known as The Defender of Kimberley, Kekewich (1854-1914) commanded the British garrison during the siege of the town by the Boers in

Princess Louise, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: W&D Downey
Princess Louise, late 19th-early 20th century. Portrait of Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife, (1867-1931), daughter of Queen Victoria

Princess Beatrice, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: W&D Downey
Princess Beatrice, late 19th-early 20th century. Portrait of Beatrice (1857-1944), daughter of Queen Victoria

King Edward VII, early 20th century. Artist: W&D Downey
King Edward VII, early 20th century. Portrait of Edward VII (Albert Edward) (1841-1910)

The Czars visit to Balmoral, 1896. Artist: W&D Downey
The Czars visit to Balmoral, 1896. Queen Victoria with Czar Nicholas II of Russia who was married to Victorias granddaughter, Princess Alexandra

Four generations of the royal family, 1894. Artist: W&D Downey
Four generations of the royal family, 1894. Queen Victoria with her son, Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII) on the left, her grandson Prince George (later King George V) on the right

Richard Cobden, British manufacturer, Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Richard Cobden, British manufacturer, Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Portrait of Cobden (1804-1865)

Alexander II, Tsar of Russia, 19th century. Alexander (1818-1881) was Tsar of Russia from 1855. Known as The Liberator, Alexander emancipated Russias serfs in 1861

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook, English politician, 1881. Artist: E Stodart
Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook, English politician, 1881. Hardy (1814-1906) first entered Parliament as a Conservative member for Leominster in 1856

Lyon Playfair, Scottish chemist and politician, 1890-1894. Artist: W&D Downey
Lyon Playfair, Scottish chemist and politician, 1890-1894. Playfair (1818-1898) studied chemistry at Glasgow under Thomas Graham, and under Liebig at Giessen

Thomas Hardy, English writer and poet, c1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Thomas Hardy, English writer and poet, c1890. Hardys (1840-1928) first success came in 1874 with the publication of his novel Far from the Madding Crowd

George Du Maurier, British writer and artist, c1895. Artist: W&D Downey
George Du Maurier, British writer and artist, c1895. Du Maurier (1834-1896) French-born English illustrator, cartoonist and novelist

Arthur Wing Pinero, English dramatist, at home, 1903. Artist: W&D Downey
Arthur Wing Pinero, English dramatist, at home, 1903. After a series of comedies, in 1893 with The Second Mrs Tanqueray, Pinero (1855-1934) began a series of realistic tragedies. From The Tatler

Arthur Wing Pinero, English dramatist, c1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Arthur Wing Pinero, English dramatist, c1890. After a series of comedies, in 1893 with The Second Mrs Tanqueray, Pinero (1855-1934) began a series of realistic tragedies

Joseph Barnby, English composer and conductor, c1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Joseph Barnby, English composer and conductor, c1890. Barnby (1838-1896) was particularly noted for his contributions to choral music. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery. (London, 1890-1894)

Mary Anderson, American actress, c1895. Artist: W&D Downey
Mary Anderson, American actress, c1895. Mary Anderson (1859-1940) as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. She retired from the stage in 1889

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"Downey: Capturing the Elegance and Royalty of an Era" Step into a world of opulence, where history unfolds through the lens of Downey. Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora, her regal presence immortalized in a photograph that exudes grace and power. Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, his youthful charm captured by Downey's skilled eye. A glimpse into the life of royalty, frozen in time for all to admire. Queen Alexandra, a vision of beauty on a postcard bearing Downey's signature touch. Her poise and elegance radiate from every pixel, showcasing her status as Queen consort to King George V. Queen Mary, forever etched in our memories through Downey's lens. A portrait that encapsulates her strength and dignity as she stood beside King George V during their reign over Great Britain. Oscar Wilde sits comfortably in a chair, his enigmatic gaze captivating us through this remarkable portrait by Downey. The Irish playwright's brilliance shines brightly against the backdrop created by this talented photographer. The royal wedding of 1896 comes alive with Princess Maud of Wales adorned in splendor. Downey captures the joyous celebration with finesse and precision – an image that tells a story beyond words. Traveling across continents to India, we find ourselves mesmerized by The Maharani of Koch Bihar. W&D Downey brings forth her regality amidst vibrant colors – an exquisite portrayal capturing both culture and grandeur. Prince Edward of Wales takes center stage as he paves his path towards becoming King Edward VII. Through W&D Downey's lens, we witness his charisma shining through – a future monarch poised for greatness. In another enchanting portrait lies Queen Alexandra once again; her allure undeniable under the masterful craftsmanship of Downey’s camera. Every detail meticulously preserved for generations to appreciate.