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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of History: Herbert Norris' Captivating Portraits" Step into a world where history comes alive through the brushstrokes of Herbert Norris

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Emperor Justinian, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Emperor Justinian, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Justinian, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A. D. 800), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A. D. 800), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A.D. 800), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with

Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with
1195361 Knight and Lady with Holy Grail, 1903 (transparent vellum over painted paper with mother-of-pearl and g) by English School

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Empress Cunigunda, (1002-1024), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Empress Cunigunda, (1002-1024), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Empress Cunigunda (1002-1024), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Emperor Henry II, The Holy (1002-1024), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Emperor Henry II, The Holy (1002-1024), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Henry II, The Holy (1002-1024), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: A French King of the Carlovingian or Capetian Dynasties, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A French King of the Carlovingian or Capetian Dynasties, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A French King of the Carlovingian or Capetian Dynasties, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: Hengist, Chief of the Angles (A. D. 449), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

Hengist, Chief of the Angles (A. D. 449), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
Hengist, Chief of the Angles (A.D. 449), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: Represents King Arthur Wearing Costume of British Chieftain, Sixth Century AD

Represents King Arthur Wearing Costume of British Chieftain, Sixth Century AD
Represents King Arthur Wearing the Characteristic Costume of a British Chieftain of the Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: A Byzantine Emperor of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator

A Byzantine Emperor of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator
A Byzantine Emperor of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: A Scandinavian of the Varangian Guard, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Scandinavian of the Varangian Guard, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Scandinavian of the Varangian Guard, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Emperor Justinian - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Emperor Justinian - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Justinian - Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: An Emperor of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Emperor of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Emperor of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Tunica Talaris, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Tunica Talaris, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Tunica Talaris, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: An Emperor of the Third Century, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Emperor of the Third Century, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Emperor of the Third Century, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Toga Umbo, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Toga Umbo, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Toga Umbo, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: Mens Hair-dressing - Classic Greece 600 to 146 B. C, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

Mens Hair-dressing - Classic Greece 600 to 146 B. C, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
Mens Hair-dressing - Classic Greece 600 to 146 B.C, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Toga Praetexta, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Toga Praetexta, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Toga Praetexta, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Crinkled Chiton and the Chlamys (left); The Chiton (right), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Crinkled Chiton and the Chlamys (left); The Chiton (right), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Crinkled Chiton and the Chlamys (left); The Chiton (right), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Himation. A Garment Worn in Greece and Rome Between 550 B. C. and 300 A. D. 1924

The Himation. A Garment Worn in Greece and Rome Between 550 B. C. and 300 A. D. 1924
The Himation. A Garment Worn in Greece and Rome Between 550 B.C. and 300 A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Doric Chiton, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Doric Chiton, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Doric Chiton, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: A Celtic Chieftain in Civil Dress, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Celtic Chieftain in Civil Dress, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Celtic Chieftain in Civil Dress, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: An Anglo-Saxon Queen, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Anglo-Saxon Queen, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Anglo-Saxon Queen, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: An Empress of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Empress of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: The Empress Irene (A. D. 797-802), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Empress Irene (A. D. 797-802), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Empress Irene (A.D. 797-802), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: A Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: An Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: An Empress of the Second and Third Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Empress of the Second and Third Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Second and Third Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: A Roman General, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Roman General, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Roman General, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B. C. 600-468), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B. C. 600-468), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B.C. 600-468), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageEp Dutton Collection: A Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of History: Herbert Norris' Captivating Portraits" Step into a world where history comes alive through the brushstrokes of Herbert Norris. In his masterpiece, "A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), " created in 1924, we witness the fierce spirit and indomitable strength of this legendary warrior queen. Traveling further back in time, Norris brings forth an enigmatic figure from Byzantine history with "A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A. D. " This captivating portrait captures the essence of power and authority that defined these tumultuous times. Continuing our journey through empires past, we encounter "The Emperor Justinian, " portrayed with regal elegance by Norris. The intricacy and attention to detail in this 1924 creation transport us to a time when Byzantium flourished under Justinian's rule. Shifting gears to medieval legends, Norris presents us with "Knight and Lady with Holy Grail. " Painted on transparent vellum over painted paper, this artwork exudes an ethereal quality that perfectly complements its mystical subject matter. Delving deeper into royal lineage, we meet "The Empress Cunigunda" and "The Emperor Henry II, " both rulers who left their mark on European history during the early eleventh century. Through these portraits created by Norris in 1924, we glimpse their grandeur and influence. Norris takes us even further back to France's storied past with his depiction of "A French King of the Carlovingian or Capetian Dynasties. " This striking portrayal allows us to envision a monarch whose reign shaped one of Europe's most influential nations. Intriguingly turning towards Anglo-Saxon heritage next, Norris introduces us to Hengist - Chief of the Angles during AD 449.