Duke Of Collection (#13)

Young Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Young Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. The young Douglas Steals helped Mary Queen Of Scots escape from Lochleven Castle. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

Isabella of Bourbon, Countess of Charolais (1436-1465), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Isabella of Bourbon, Countess of Charolais (1436-1465) second wife of Chrales the Bold (1433-1477). From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald

Aerial view of Blenheim Palace, 1939. One of Britains greatest stately homes, Blenheim was intended to be a gift from a grateful nation to John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough

John Maitland, 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane, (1537-1595), 1889. Artist: James Stillie
John Maitland, 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane, (1537-1595), Lord Chancellor of Scotland. King James VI and I (1566-1625) had such a respect to him, that he made the epitaph engraven on his tomb

The Duke of Wellington and Hodge, 1906. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Duke of Wellington and Hodge, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) talking to an estate worker. Arthur Wellesley was an excellent equestrian

Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908), Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1906
Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

English Kings with coats of Arms Published by Alexander Hogg. Artist: Alex Hogg
English Kings with coats of Arms Published by Alexander Hogg. Edward V. Richard III. Henry VII. Henry VIII. Spencers New History of England

John Churchill (1650-1722), Duke of Marlborough, English soldier, 1924
John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, English soldier, late 17th-early 18th century. Marlborough (1650-1722) commanded the British

Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974). A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Contemporary painting of King Richard III (1452-1485), 2013. Artist: Karen Humpage
Contemporary painting of King Richard III (1452-1485), 2013. Based on the facial reconstruction, which was created after the discovery of the Kings body at the site of the former Greyfriars Church in

The Duke of Wellington, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British soldier and statesman and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century

The Duke of Marlborough, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
The Duke of Marlborough. From the painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas

European Royalty, c1906-c1907(?). Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942); Louise, Duchess of Connaught (1860-1917); Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden (1882-1973) and his wife

The Duchess of Connaught, c1900s(?). Artist: Lafayette
The Duchess of Connaught, c1900s(?). Princess Louise of Prussia (1860-1917) married Arthur, Duke of Connaught, the third son of Queen Victoria, on 13 March 1879

Prince Henry of Wales, c1905-c1909(?). Artist: Lafayette
Prince Henry of Wales, c1905-c1909(?). Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), the third son of King George V of the United Kingdom, as a child

The Duke and Duchess of Argyll, late 19th or early 20th century. Princess Louise (1848-1939), the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, married John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll (1845-1914)

Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1857). British troops commanded by the Duke of Wellington laid siege to the French held fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo from 8-19 January 1812

Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22 July 1811 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22 July 1811 (c1857). The Battle of Salamanca was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under the Duke of Wellington over Marshal

Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809 (c1857). The British and Spanish army commanded by Wellington won an indecisive victory over the French commanded by Napoleons brother Joseph Bonaparte

Battle of Vitoria, 21 June 1813 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Vitoria, 21 June 1813 (c1857). The victory for Wellington and his Spanish and Portuguese allies at Vitoria was decisive in bringing about the defeat of the French in the Peninsular War

The Duke of Edinburgh, c1890-c1893. Prince Alfred (1844-1900), the second son and fourth of child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, joined the Royal Navy in 1858

He was once offered the leadership of the Conservative Party, 1871. Artist: Coide
He was once offered the leadership of the Conservative Party, 1871. A caricature of Charles Manners, 6th Duke of Rutland (1815-1888), British politician

A Conservative religionist, 1871. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini
A Conservative religionist, 1871. John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough (1822-1883) was a British Conservative statesman

Russell Square and the statue of the Duke of Bedford, London, 19th century (1907). Russell Square is named after the surname of the Dukes of Bedford, on whose land it was laid out

If Everywhere as Successful as in Love, a Great Destiny Awaits Him, 1870. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini
If Everywhere as Successful as in Love, a Great Destiny Awaits Him, 1870. John Campbell (1845-1914), Marquess of Lorne, pictured in Highland dress

The Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and the officers of the Plymouth Division, 1896. The Plymouth Division of the Royal Marine Light Infantry and the Honorary Colonel of the Marines, Prince Alfred

Admiral of the Fleet, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Admiral of the Fleet, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, 1896. Prince Alfred (1844-1900), the second son and fourth of child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

The Prince of Wales and his brothers at the wedding of the Duke of York, 6th July 1893 (1964). Artist: W&D Downey
The Prince of Wales and his brothers at the wedding of the Duke of York, 6th July 1893 (1964). The future King Edward VII with the Duke of Connaught and the Duke of Edinburgh

Members of the Royal Family at Coburg, Germany, April 1894 (1964). The Duke of Connaught, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (formerly the Duke of Edinburgh), Queen Victoria

Gentlemens costume and the Duke of Orleans, Brother to King Louis XIV, 1663 (1882-1884). Philippe I, Duke of Orleans (1640-1701) founded the House of Orleans, a cadet branch of the House of Bourbon

Gaston, Duc d Orleans, commander of the armies under Louis XIII of France, 1882-1884. Gaston (1608-1660) was the third son of Henry IV of France and was the oldest surviving brother of Louis XIII

Late 18th century decorative furniture, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Late 18th century decorative furniture, 1911-1912. Satinwood and mahogany inlaid pianoforte with Wedgewood plaques, ormolu mounts, panel and stars

Henri d Orleans, Duc d Aumale, 1890. Henri of Orleans, Duke of Aumale (1822-1897), was the fifth son of Louis-Philippe, the last King of France

Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827. Artist:s Freeman
Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827

Statue of the Duke of Bedford, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1817. Artist: J Greig
Statue of the Duke of Bedford, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1817. The Russells, Dukes of Bedford, were the main landlords in Bloomsbury

Group of portraits, late 17th - early 18th century (1906). Top: Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough; top left: Lady Katherine Hyde, Duchess of Queensberry; top right: John, Duke of Montagu

Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1703 (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Charles Seymour befriended Princess Anne in 1692

Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, (1906). John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1712), and Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough (1709)

The Battle of Blenheim, 1704 (1906). Central portion of the original painting by Louis Laguerre. The Battle of Blenheim (referred to in some countries as the Battle of Hochstadt)

William, Duke of Gloucester, 1699 (1906). William (1689-1700) died at the age of 11. Anne (1665-1714) gave birth to 17 children between 1684 and 1700. None survived to adulthood

The Duke of Connaught, British soldier, 1875. The third son of Queen Victoria, Prince Arthur (1850-1942) married Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle

Spencer Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, MP for Radnor, 1875
Spencer Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1875. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

Bagshot Park, Surrey, home of the Duke of Connaught, c1880. Built in 1879 for Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, the house is today the home of the Earl and Countess of Wessex

The Battle of Ramillies, 1706. The Tomb of Ottomond. The Duke of Marlborough receiving captured standards. At the Battle of Ramillies, during the War of the Spanish Succession

The Narrow Escape of Marlborough, 18th century (19th century). Print taken from Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

The Battle of Schellenberg, Austria, 1704 (19th century). The Battle of Schellenberg, fought on the 2nd July 1704, was part of the War of the Spanish Succession

Prince George (1819-1904), the Duke of Cambridge, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
Prince George (1819-1904), the Duke of Cambridge, 1857. Prince George was a member of the British Royal Family, a male-line grandson of King George III

The duel between the Duke of Wellington and the Earl of Winchelsea, 1829 (c1895)
The duel between the Duke of Wellington (1759-1862) and the Earl of Winchelsea (1791-1858), 1829 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

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"The Duke of Wellington: A Legacy Carved in History" Step into the world of the illustrious Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, whose name is forever intertwined with tales of valor and triumph. As we explore a collection of captivating artworks and historical artifacts, we are transported to pivotal moments that shaped his remarkable life. Gazing at the intricately detailed Map of the Battle of Waterloo, our minds wander back to that fateful day on June 18th, 1815. The resolute leadership displayed by this military genius secured an enduring victory against Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. Thomas Lawrence's portrait captures the essence of a man who became known as one of Britain's greatest heroes. In Wilton Mews stands The Grenadier, a testament to camaraderie cherished by soldiers who once sought solace within its walls. Here, coachmen would gather for spirited conversations while raising their glasses high in honor of their revered commander. Vereker Monteith Hamilton's masterpiece transports us to another battlefield - The Forlorn Hope At Badajos. Amidst chaos and danger, Wellington's unwavering determination inspired his troops to press forward even when hope seemed lost. The grandeur surrounding King George V's Silver Jubilee reminds us that even monarchs recognized Wellington's indomitable spirit and invaluable contributions to his nation. Unknown artists captured this historic moment for posterity. Newton & Co. 's depiction portrays two legendary figures side by side - Wellington and Nelson - symbols of British naval supremacy during tumultuous times in history. Their strategic brilliance ensured victories that reverberated across oceans. Paul de la Roche invites us into an enigmatic scene depicting The Young Princes in the Tower; here lies evidence not only of artistic prowess but also hints at political intrigue surrounding royal lineage – a topic close to Wellington’s heart as he served as Prime Minister later in life. John Atkinson II masterfully illustrates the Battle of Waterloo, immortalizing the bravery and sacrifice that defined Wellington's career.