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Duke Of Portland Collection

The Duke of Portland

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Dr. Sangrado Relieving John Bull of Yellow Fever, published February 25, 1795

Dr. Sangrado Relieving John Bull of Yellow Fever, published February 25, 1795. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
Dr. Sangrado Relieving John Bull of Yellow Fever, published February 25, 1795

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington
1599088 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington, the Queens Arrival at the Pavilion (engraving) by Begg

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet, 3 May (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet, 3 May (engraving)
1629652 The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet, 3 May (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at the Royal Academy Banquet)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: A Royal Recognition of Service, Presentation of South African War Medals by the King on 12 June at

A Royal Recognition of Service, Presentation of South African War Medals by the King on 12 June at the Horse Guards
1593888 A Royal Recognition of Service, Presentation of South African War Medals by the King on 12 June at the Horse Guards Parade (litho) by Begg

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: King Edward VIIs First Act of Government, His Majesty subscribing the Oath for the Security of

King Edward VIIs First Act of Government, His Majesty subscribing the Oath for the Security of the Church of Scotland
1593886 King Edward VIIs First Act of Government, His Majesty subscribing the Oath for the Security of the Church of Scotland (litho) by Begg

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho)

The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho)
1629243 The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament by the King, 16 January)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Welbeck Abbey (litho)

Welbeck Abbey (litho)
1055684 Welbeck Abbey (litho) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welbeck Abbey. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The High Officials of the Coronation (engraving)

The High Officials of the Coronation (engraving)
1629783 The High Officials of the Coronation (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Officials of the Coronation, awaiting the King, Clergy)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Portrait of a thoroughbred horse, Blackleg

Portrait of a thoroughbred horse, Blackleg
6337444 Portrait of a thoroughbred horse, Blackleg by Scott, J. (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of a thoroughbred horse, Blackleg. The property of Lord Charles Bentinck)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Premiers Garden Party at Hatfield (engraving)

The Premiers Garden Party at Hatfield (engraving)
1599090 The Premiers Garden Party at Hatfield (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Premiers Garden Party at Hatfield)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Welbeck Abbey (litho)

Welbeck Abbey (litho)
1055704 Welbeck Abbey (litho) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welbeck Abbey. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Welbeck Abbey (litho)

Welbeck Abbey (litho)
1055686 Welbeck Abbey (litho) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welbeck Abbey. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Marriage of the Duke of Portland at St Peters Church, Eaton-Square (engraving)

Marriage of the Duke of Portland at St Peters Church, Eaton-Square (engraving)
1626578 Marriage of the Duke of Portland at St Peters Church, Eaton-Square (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Welbeck Abbey (litho)

Welbeck Abbey (litho)
1055706 Welbeck Abbey (litho) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welbeck Abbey. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Thoroughbred Stallion 'St Simon'(litho)

Thoroughbred Stallion "St Simon"(litho)
6021397 Thoroughbred Stallion " St Simon" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Marriage of the Duke of Portland (engraving)

The Marriage of the Duke of Portland (engraving)
1626558 The Marriage of the Duke of Portland (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage of the Duke of Portland)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Canterbury Association Ships 'Bangalore, 'Dominion, 'Duke of Portland, 'Lady Nugent

The Canterbury Association Ships "Bangalore, "Dominion, "Duke of Portland, "Lady Nugent
1625616 The Canterbury Association Ships " Bangalore, " " Dominion, " " Duke of Portland, " " Lady Nugent, " " Midlothian, " and " Canterbury

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Welbeck Abbey (colour photo)

Welbeck Abbey (colour photo)
3095340 Welbeck Abbey (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welbeck Abbey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: In Clubland, Key to 'A General Meeting of the Travellers Club'(engraving)

In Clubland, Key to "A General Meeting of the Travellers Club"(engraving)
1615691 In Clubland, Key to " A General Meeting of the Travellers Club" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Clubland)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The First Automobile Race in England at Welbeck Abbey, preparing for the Start (b / w photo)

The First Automobile Race in England at Welbeck Abbey, preparing for the Start (b / w photo)
1599717 The First Automobile Race in England at Welbeck Abbey, preparing for the Start (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Duke of Portlands William the Third, Winner of the Newmarket Stakes

The Duke of Portlands William the Third, Winner of the Newmarket Stakes, and One of the Derby Favourites (b / w photo)
1593707 The Duke of Portlands William the Third, Winner of the Newmarket Stakes, and One of the Derby Favourites (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The 'Duke of Portland, 'Emigrant Ship, for Port Phillip (engraving)

The "Duke of Portland, "Emigrant Ship, for Port Phillip (engraving)
1612078 The " Duke of Portland, " Emigrant Ship, for Port Phillip (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Duke of Portland)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Welbeck Abbey (b / w photo)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Welbeck Abbey (b / w photo)
1592204 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Welbeck Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Welbeck Abbey)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: English Homes, Welbeck Abbey, the Seat of the Duke of Portland (engraving)

English Homes, Welbeck Abbey, the Seat of the Duke of Portland (engraving)
1100583 English Homes, Welbeck Abbey, the Seat of the Duke of Portland (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Homes)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Celebrities of the Turf (engraving)

Celebrities of the Turf (engraving)
1038159 Celebrities of the Turf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrities of the Turf)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving)

A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving)
1046432 A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: A Hunting Tour in Nepaul, by the Duke of Portland, Earl de Grey, Lord Wenlock

A Hunting Tour in Nepaul, by the Duke of Portland, Earl de Grey, Lord Wenlock, and Lord Charles Beresford (engraving)
1045940 A Hunting Tour in Nepaul, by the Duke of Portland, Earl de Grey, Lord Wenlock, and Lord Charles Beresford (engraving) by English School

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, 1792 (oil on canvas)

William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, 1792 (oil on canvas)
2831046 William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: His Grace the Duke of Portland (engraving)

His Grace the Duke of Portland (engraving)
3627669 His Grace the Duke of Portland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Grace the Duke of Portland)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Duke of Portland (litho)

The Duke of Portland (litho)
2776347 The Duke of Portland (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Portland)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: British Prime Ministers (engraving)

British Prime Ministers (engraving)
1048757 British Prime Ministers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Prime Ministers)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: English Homes, Welbeck Abbey (engraving)

English Homes, Welbeck Abbey (engraving)
1100088 English Homes, Welbeck Abbey (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Homes, Welbeck Abbey)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Welbeck Abbey (b / w photo)

Welbeck Abbey (b / w photo)
5209156 Welbeck Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welbeck Abbey. Illustration for Beautiful Britain, Views of Our Stately Homes (Werner)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Visit of the Shah of Persia to Great Britain, the Shahs Arrival in London

The Visit of the Shah of Persia to Great Britain, the Shahs Arrival in London
1600911 The Visit of the Shah of Persia to Great Britain, the Shahs Arrival in London, His Majesty presenting Members of his Suite to the Prince of Wales at Victoria Station

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Kennel Club Dog Show (engraving)

The Kennel Club Dog Show (engraving)
1595489 The Kennel Club Dog Show (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kennel Club Dog Show. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 July 1888)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire (colour photo)

Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire (colour photo)
3094928 Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Crisis in China (litho)

The Crisis in China (litho)
1600226 The Crisis in China (litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Ascot Winners and Runners-Up (b / w photo)

Ascot Winners and Runners-Up (b / w photo)
1629858 Ascot Winners and Runners-Up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascot Winners and Runners-Up)

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, c. 1774. Creator: Matthew Pratt

William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, c. 1774. Creator: Matthew Pratt
William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, c. 1774

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: The Lord of the Vineyard, 1783

The Lord of the Vineyard, 1783. Charles James Fox and Lord North standing outside a high door under a stone arch, stretching out their arms to receive an enormous bunch of grapes

Background imageDuke Of Portland Collection: Plan of the Duke of Portlands estate, Soho Square, London, 1907

Plan of the Duke of Portlands estate, Soho Square, London, 1907. A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical and Historical by E Beresford Chancellor, Kegan Paul, Trench



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The Duke of Portland: A Stalwart Figure in British History From laying the foundation stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum to hosting grand banquets at the Royal Academy, the Duke of Portland has left an indelible mark on British society. With his regal presence, he welcomed Queen Victoria to the Pavilion with grace and elegance, capturing a moment that would forever be etched in history. Not only did he witness significant events, but he actively participated in them as well. The presentation of South African War Medals by King Edward VII showcased his dedication to recognizing service and honoring those who fought bravely for their country. His commitment extended beyond military affairs as he subscribed the oath for the security of the Church of Scotland, solidifying his role as a defender of faith. As a symbol of authority, King Edward VII's opening parliament was made even more majestic through litho prints that captured this historic occasion. Welbeck Abbey stands tall as another testament to his legacy - its picturesque beauty immortalized through stunning lithographs that showcase its architectural grandeur. But it wasn't all about politics and official duties; there were moments where leisure took center stage. The Premier's Garden Party at Hatfield allowed guests to revel in joyous celebrations amidst beautiful surroundings while savoring every moment spent within Welbeck Abbey's enchanting grounds. Amidst these grand occasions, love also found its place within our narrative. The marriage ceremony between the Duke himself and his beloved partner at St Peter's Church in Eaton-Square radiated happiness and unity - an engraving capturing their blissful union forevermore. Finally, we cannot forget Blackleg – a portrait showcasing not just any horse but one bred with excellence and thoroughbred lineage. It serves as a reminder that even amidst all these historical events, artistry can find expression in various forms. The Duke of Portland remains an emblematic figure whose influence spans across multiple domains – from cultural landmarks to political engagements and personal milestones.