Drake Collection (#5)

Wood duck drake

Mallard drake taking flight

Mallard drake lifting off

Cinnamon teal drake

Sobralia Macrantha, c. 1837-43 (hand-coloured litho)
985683 Sobralia Macrantha, c.1837-43 (hand-coloured litho) by Drake, Sarah Ann (1803-57) (after); 72.9x53.1 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, (copper-engraving)
828370 Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, (copper-engraving) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); 38.7x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Francis Drake. Jodocus Hondius (1567-1611)

The Drake leading the Lady to the Rescue (engraving)
3628605 The Drake leading the Lady to the Rescue (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drake leading the Lady to the Rescue)

Sir Francis Drake, illustration from Cassells History of the United States pub
3502263 Sir Francis Drake, illustration from Cassells History of the United States pub. by Petter & Galpin c.1890 (litho) by American School

Distribution of Annual Prizes and Theatricals at Kings College School (engraving)
1046374 Distribution of Annual Prizes and Theatricals at Kings College School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elizabeth Drake (oil on canvas)
465987 Elizabeth Drake (oil on canvas) by Whood, Isaac (c.1688-1752); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Elizabeth Drake (d.1779), common-law wife of John Manners

"The Patagonian snatched the cap from Drakes head"(engraving)
2809364 " The Patagonian snatched the cap from Drakes head" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duck and Drake
A duck, drake and their chicks on the river bank. Artist: Denis Colbron Pearse Date: 1909

"Drake received the king in great state"(engraving)
5995159 " Drake received the king in great state" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"To one chief Drake presented his own sword"(litho)
5988756 " To one chief Drake presented his own sword" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

MMe, Drake-Exner wearing in a dress of her own design
Madame Drake-Exner, formerly Evelyn Boyriven, Parisian socialite, pictured wearing a simple patterned day dress of her own design, with a severe felt hat and snake belt. Date: 1929

The Duck Girl, early 1880s (oil on canvas)
WH48236 The Duck Girl, early 1880s (oil on canvas) by Claus, Emile (1849-1924); 74x113 cm; Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; Belgian, out of copyright

Sir Francis Drakes Home, near Tavistock, Devon
MAI46512 Sir Francis Drakes Home, near Tavistock, Devon by Palmer, John (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

The Armada in sight 1588
909111 The Armada in sight 1588 by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920); English

Rear-Admiral W L Grant, British naval officer
Rear-Admiral William Lowther Grant (1864-1929), British naval officer in charge of HMS Drake at the beginning of the First World War. Date: circa 1914

Hill glory bower, Clerodendrum infortunatum (Unlucky clerodendron, Clerodendron infortunatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Firecracker bush, Bouvardia ternifolia (Splendid bouvardia, Bouvardia triphylla var. splendens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Various leaved chorizema, Chorizema varium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Fuchsia denticulata (Saw-leaved fuchsia, Fuchsia serratifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Two-shaped torch-thistle, Disocactus biformis. Endangered cactus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Orange cestrum, Cestrum aurantiacum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Hairy tetratheca, Tetratheca hirsuta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Farewell to spring, Clarkia amoena subsp. lindleyi (Large-flowered godetia, Godetia grandiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Tsutsuji, Rhododendron indicum (Blunt-leaved azalea, Azalea obtusa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Siberian lily or lavender mountain lily, Ixiolirion tataricum (Mountain ixia-lily, Ixiolirion montanum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

True jalap, Ipomoea dumosa (Exogonium purga). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Male jalap plant, Ipomoea batatoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Stenomesson aurantiacum (Mr. Hartwegs stenomesson, Stenomesson hartwegii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Chorizema variety. Showy chorozema, Chorozema spectabile. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Naked-flowered jasmine, Jasminum nudiflorum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Mexican syringa or mock orange, Philadelphus mexicanus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Devils claw, Proboscidea fragrans (Fragrant martynia, Martynia fragrans). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Tasmanian Christmas bell, Blandfordia punicea (Rough-edged blandfordia, Blandfordia marginata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Porcelain blue hindsia, Hindsia violacea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Vermilion aeschynanthus, Aeschynanthus miniatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Cashmere phlomis, Phlomis cashmeriana
Kashmir sage or Cashmere phlomis, Phlomis cashmeriana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Yellow calostemma, Calostemma luteum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Garland lily, Calostemma purpureum (Flesh-coloured calostemma, Calostemma carneum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Cape jasmine, Gardenia jasminoides (Fortunes gardenia, Gardenia florida var. fortuniana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Corymb-flowered fuchsia, Fuchsia corymbiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Spiderwort, Tradescantia crassifolia var. acaulis (Iridescent tradescantia, Tradescantia iridescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after W. B

Pervuvian daffodil, Ismene pedunculata (Greenish-flowered ismene, Ismene virescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Tall kangaroo paw, Anigozanthos flavidus (Yellow-haired anigozanthus, Anigosanthus flavida. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G)

Mr. Hartwegs lupine, Lupinus hartwegii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

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Drake, the legendary English admiral, forever etched in history for his daring exploits on the high seas. With The Armada in sight, he stood tall upon Plymouth Hoe in 1880, a symbol of courage and resilience. As depicted by John Seymour Lucas in 1911, Drake's unwavering determination shines through. But beyond his naval triumphs, Drake's legacy extends to various realms. From music to nature, his name resonates with diverse associations. Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats - a whimsical tune that captured hearts - perhaps even inspired Drake during moments of respite from battle. In Hessen, Germany, a pair of Mandarin Ducks gracefully swim across a serene lake. Their vibrant plumage reminiscent of the colorful tales surrounding Sir Francis Drake himself. A man who navigated uncharted waters fearlessly. Janet Baker's voice soared alongside Bryan Drake and Peter Pears' harmonies; their performances echoing through time as testaments to artistic brilliance intertwined with the spirit of exploration embodied by Sir Francis Drake. The Mallard Duck drake takes flight effortlessly; its wingspan mirroring the vastness of oceans conquered by its namesake centuries ago. Male and female ducks alike display beauty and grace while paying homage to this historical figure. Siebolds hosta flourishes under dappled sunlight; its leaves an emblematic tapestry representing growth and endurance akin to those qualities exhibited by Sir Francis Drake throughout his life at sea. Even in death did he leave an indelible mark: buried at sea near Portobelo, Panama – a final resting place befitting one who defied boundaries set forth by both land and water.