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Famous Person Collection (#5)

"Exploring the Legacy of Famous Figures

Background imageFamous Person Collection: 'The English ran after him like mad'(litho)

"The English ran after him like mad"(litho)
7168999 " The English ran after him like mad" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the Great Philosopher

Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the Great Philosopher
1765136 Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the Great Philosopher, Mathematician and Astronomer, half length in Brown Cloak Leaning on a Parapet (oil on canvas) by Kneller

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Isambard Kingdom Brunels Office at 18 Duke Street, Westminster (pencil

Isambard Kingdom Brunels Office at 18 Duke Street, Westminster (pencil
1765038 Isambard Kingdom Brunels Office at 18 Duke Street, Westminster (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour) by Carthy, Lady (fl.1840-1850); 36.5x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Maria Kuznetsova, costume design for L Adoration

Maria Kuznetsova, costume design for L Adoration
1195795 Maria Kuznetsova, costume design for L Adoration, 1922 (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 28.9x21.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Platon, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Platon, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna (oil on canvas)
1195701 Portrait of Platon, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna (oil on canvas) by Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825); 103.5x86.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Borovikovskii)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville

The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville
1199604 The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville, and the Ladies Victoria and Mary Leveson-Gower, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Perugini

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Lenin in Red Square, 1924 (oil on canvas)

Lenin in Red Square, 1924 (oil on canvas)
1195547 Lenin in Red Square, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Brodsky, Isaak Israilevich (1883-1939); 207x135 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930)

Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930)
1197726 Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930), 1930 (colour litho) by Schwarz, Mommie (Samuel) (1876-1942); 88x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Schwarz)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Sir Galahad, 1867-1892 (oil on canvas)

Sir Galahad, 1867-1892 (oil on canvas)
1767297 Sir Galahad, 1867-1892 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 89x113.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Concieved in 1867, completed in 1892); Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Mayan polychrome vessel depicting a crosslegged lord seated on a dais covered with

A Mayan polychrome vessel depicting a crosslegged lord seated on a dais covered with
1767160 A Mayan polychrome vessel depicting a crosslegged lord seated on a dais covered with jaguar skin, before him a seated attendant wearing a birds mask, the Ahau Vulture

Background imageFamous Person Collection: An unrecorded Sevres dated oval portrait plaque of the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)

An unrecorded Sevres dated oval portrait plaque of the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)
1766877 An unrecorded Sevres dated oval portrait plaque of the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), in full dress uniform, Wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece and the Star

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Abraham Lincoln, c. 1860 (platinum print)

Abraham Lincoln, c. 1860 (platinum print)
1766833 Abraham Lincoln, c.1860 (platinum print) by Hesler, Alexander (1823-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln, circa 1860. Platinum print, printed by George B)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Philosopher (oil on canvas)

A Philosopher (oil on canvas)
1766792 A Philosopher (oil on canvas) by Langetti, Giambattista (1625/35-1676); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Philosopher. Giovanni Battista Langetti (1625-1676)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving)

A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving)
1195461 A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98) & Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623); 35x25 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bry)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)

Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195384 Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Sadre A zam, Prime Minister under Fath Ali Shah

Portrait of Sadre A zam, Prime Minister under Fath Ali Shah
1196960 Portrait of Sadre A zam, Prime Minister under Fath Ali Shah, 19th century (w/c & gold paint on cream paper) by Persian School

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman

Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman
986469 Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman Pierre Seguier, May 1672, c.1770-1780 (engraving) by Le Brun

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Knight Errant fending off his foe, 1906 (pen, black ink and watercolour)

The Knight Errant fending off his foe, 1906 (pen, black ink and watercolour)
986146 The Knight Errant fending off his foe, 1906 (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Parkinson, William (fl.1886-93); 26.7x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson, (ceramic)

A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson, (ceramic)
986130 A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson, (ceramic) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson. Made circa 1845)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Presentation of the Knight, 1843 (hand coloured lithograph)

The Presentation of the Knight, 1843 (hand coloured lithograph)
985986 The Presentation of the Knight, 1843 (hand coloured lithograph) by Nixon, James Henry (1802-57); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Presentation of the Knight)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Duchess, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)

The Duchess, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)
985962 The Duchess, c.1865 (pen and brown ink) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); 9.5x7.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duchess)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Descartes Composing His World System, c. 1786-1792 (colour aquatint)

Descartes Composing His World System, c. 1786-1792 (colour aquatint)
985865 Descartes Composing His World System, c.1786-1792 (colour aquatint) by Desfontaines, (fl.1800) (after); 32x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes Composing His World System)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Bust of Robert Fulton (painted plaster)

Bust of Robert Fulton (painted plaster)
650404 Bust of Robert Fulton (painted plaster) by Gifford, Sanford Robinson (1823-80); height: 68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Painted Plaster Bust of Robert Fulton (Platre Original)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Louis-Marie-Joseph, Comte de Brigode, Pairde France (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Louis-Marie-Joseph, Comte de Brigode, Pairde France (oil on canvas)
990210 Portrait of Louis-Marie-Joseph, Comte de Brigode, Pairde France (oil on canvas) by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835); 73x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Triumph of Emperor Constantine, (black and red chalk)

The Triumph of Emperor Constantine, (black and red chalk)
990040 The Triumph of Emperor Constantine, (black and red chalk) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); 34x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Emperor Constantine)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683

The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683
989988 The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683 (The Last Interview of Lord and Lady Russell), 1852 (oil on canvas) by Lucy

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Mr. Hobbs, said Cedric, an Earl is sitting on this box now

Mr. Hobbs, said Cedric, an Earl is sitting on this box now
985724 Mr. Hobbs, said Cedric, an Earl is sitting on this box now!, illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1886 (black, grey, tan and white washes) by Birch

Background imageFamous Person Collection: 985682

985682

Background imageFamous Person Collection: To-kat-con, after 1875 (hand-finished coloured lithoraph)

To-kat-con, after 1875 (hand-finished coloured lithoraph)
985681 To-kat-con, after 1875 (hand-finished coloured lithoraph) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862) (after); 53.1x37.5 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: To-kat-con; A Sioux Chief)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite)

A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite)
985677 A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); 9.4x6.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Chief, (oil on canvas)

The Chief, (oil on canvas)
984834 The Chief, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 76.2x90.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chief. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Baron Adolph de Meyer, 1903 (platinum print)

Portrait of Baron Adolph de Meyer, 1903 (platinum print)
991521 Portrait of Baron Adolph de Meyer, 1903 (platinum print) by KAasebier, Gertrude (1852-1934); 21.5x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Baron Adolph de Meyer)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Abraham Lincoln posing before his Springfield, Massachusetts Home, c

Abraham Lincoln posing before his Springfield, Massachusetts Home, c
991516 Abraham Lincoln posing before his Springfield, Massachusetts Home, c.1860s-1870s (albumen print) by Whipple, John Adams (1823-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Dona Maria de los Dolores Gomez de las Casas e Ibarrondo

Portrait of Dona Maria de los Dolores Gomez de las Casas e Ibarrondo
990404 Portrait of Dona Maria de los Dolores Gomez de las Casas e Ibarrondo, the First Marquise of Ulagares, standing three-quarter length, (oil on unlined canvas) by Camaron

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Countess of Derbys Departure from Martindale Castle, 1842 (oil on canvas)

The Countess of Derbys Departure from Martindale Castle, 1842 (oil on canvas)
659851 The Countess of Derbys Departure from Martindale Castle, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 101.6x132 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Lady Edith Amelia Ward, Daughter of the 1st Earl of Dudley, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Lady Edith Amelia Ward, Daughter of the 1st Earl of Dudley, 1883 (oil on canvas)
659915 Lady Edith Amelia Ward, Daughter of the 1st Earl of Dudley, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 208.3x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Edith Amelia Ward)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of the Earl of Lonsdale, K, 1931 (oil on panel)

Portrait of the Earl of Lonsdale, K, 1931 (oil on panel)
657031 Portrait of the Earl of Lonsdale, K, 1931 (oil on panel) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Earl of Lonsdale, K.G)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Sir Oliver Cromwell, Aged 84, Half Length, in an Embroidered Doublet with a

Portrait of Sir Oliver Cromwell, Aged 84, Half Length, in an Embroidered Doublet with a
824243 Portrait of Sir Oliver Cromwell, Aged 84, Half Length, in an Embroidered Doublet with a White Collar and Red Sash, 1647 (oil on canvas) by English School

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Jeremy Bentham (1742-1832), seated in a blue jacket

Portrait of Jeremy Bentham (1742-1832), seated in a blue jacket
824220 Portrait of Jeremy Bentham (1742-1832), seated in a blue jacket, black waistcoat and white shirt, beneath a tree, c.1837 (oil on canvas) by Watts

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of John, Lord Henry (1696-1743), three-quarter-length

Portrait of John, Lord Henry (1696-1743), three-quarter-length
824190 Portrait of John, Lord Henry (1696-1743), three-quarter-length, seated in a Brown Ermine Lined Coat, with the Purse of Lord Privy Seal, 1741 (oil on canvas) by Loo

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Saint Georges, c. 1905 (pastel on paper mounted on board)

Saint Georges, c. 1905 (pastel on paper mounted on board)
652729 Saint Georges, c. 1905 (pastel on paper mounted on board) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 53.6x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Georges. Odilon Redon (1840-1916)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of a Young Gentleman, thought to be the Duke of Richmond, Bust Length

Portrait of a Young Gentleman, thought to be the Duke of Richmond, Bust Length
652151 Portrait of a Young Gentleman, thought to be the Duke of Richmond, Bust Length, Wearing Armour, c.1650 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Lely

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of a Lady, Possibly the Duchess of Ancaster, Three-Quarter Length

Portrait of a Lady, Possibly the Duchess of Ancaster, Three-Quarter Length
652138 Portrait of a Lady, Possibly the Duchess of Ancaster, Three-Quarter Length, as a Shepherdess, in a White Satin Dress and Bonnet, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Jervas

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Anne, Countess Winterton, Standing three-quarter length, Wearing a Blue Dress

Portrait of Anne, Countess Winterton, Standing three-quarter length, Wearing a Blue Dress
652121 Portrait of Anne, Countess Winterton, Standing three-quarter length, Wearing a Blue Dress, and Lace-Trimmed Shawl, Holding a Fan, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Reynolds

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Bedouin Chieftain, 1846 (oil on canvas)

A Bedouin Chieftain, 1846 (oil on canvas)
outdoor, nineteenth century, headscarf, pistol, time of day, suspicious, godfried guffens, oil on canvas, oil painting, brown hair, looking away, brunette, one man only, man, men, aversion

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Hyde Park Corner with the Duke of Wellingtons Residence, (oil on panel)

Hyde Park Corner with the Duke of Wellingtons Residence, (oil on panel)
828420 Hyde Park Corner with the Duke of Wellingtons Residence, (oil on panel) by Cranmer, Charles (1780-1841); 70x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, (copper-engraving)

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)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Willem Bentinck, 1st Count Bentinck (1704-1774), half-length

Portrait of Willem Bentinck, 1st Count Bentinck (1704-1774), half-length
827861 Portrait of Willem Bentinck, 1st Count Bentinck (1704-1774), half-length, in a Red Velvet Coat, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Liotard




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