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Famous Person Collection (#7)

"Exploring the Legacy of Famous Figures

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Statue of Tordenskiold Facing Piperviken, Oslo Harbour, 1906 (oil on canvas)

The Statue of Tordenskiold Facing Piperviken, Oslo Harbour, 1906 (oil on canvas)
659573 The Statue of Tordenskiold Facing Piperviken, Oslo Harbour, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 50.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Prince of Saxe-Gotha with His Tutor, Baron d Hel

The Prince of Saxe-Gotha with His Tutor, Baron d Hel
659247 The Prince of Saxe-Gotha with His Tutor, Baron d Hel...on a Terrace, 1768 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Head of a Venetian Patrician, Three-Quarter Face, (red and white chalk on grey-blue paper

Head of a Venetian Patrician, Three-Quarter Face, (red and white chalk on grey-blue paper
659166 Head of a Venetian Patrician, Three-Quarter Face, (red and white chalk on grey-blue paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Captain the Hon. Robert Boyle Walsingham, M. P. (1736-1780), full-length

Portrait of Captain the Hon. Robert Boyle Walsingham, M. P. (1736-1780), full-length
991391 Portrait of Captain the Hon. Robert Boyle Walsingham, M.P. (1736-1780), full-length. 1758 (oil on unlined canvas) by Hone

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of George Washington taking the Salute at Trenton, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of George Washington taking the Salute at Trenton, (oil on canvas)
990423 Portrait of George Washington taking the Salute at Trenton, (oil on canvas) by Faed, John (1820-1902); 142x105.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Louis Kossuth, 4 November 1851, 1851 (albumen print)

Louis Kossuth, 4 November 1851, 1851 (albumen print)
990433 Louis Kossuth, 4 November 1851, 1851 (albumen print) by Henneman, Nicols (1813-98); 12.06x9.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Kossuth, 4 November 1851)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Front elevation of a classical building, Volume II, Chapter I, Plate III

Front elevation of a classical building, Volume II, Chapter I, Plate III
986354 Front elevation of a classical building, Volume II, Chapter I, Plate III, from The Antiquities of Athens, by James Stuart (1713-1788) & Nicholas Revett (1720-1804), 1787 (engraving) by Stuart

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia

Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia
986170 Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia, das ist: Die gantze heilige Schrifft: Deudsch, translated by Martin Luther, 1560-1561 (printed woodcut on vellum) by Cranach

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink)

A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink)
986131 A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of the General Marquis de Talhout-Roy, 1818-19 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the General Marquis de Talhout-Roy, 1818-19 (oil on canvas)
989707 Portrait of the General Marquis de Talhout-Roy, 1818-19 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 97x130 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Monumental Marble Bust of Alexander von Humboldt, 1843 (carved marble)

A Monumental Marble Bust of Alexander von Humboldt, 1843 (carved marble)
989655 A Monumental Marble Bust of Alexander von Humboldt, 1843 (carved marble) by David d Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); 86.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Sir Gerard Napier, 6th Bt. (1739-1765), three-quarter-length

Portrait of Sir Gerard Napier, 6th Bt. (1739-1765), three-quarter-length
824253 Portrait of Sir Gerard Napier, 6th Bt. (1739-1765), three-quarter-length, in the Uniform of the Dorsetshire Militia, in a Landscape, 1762 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of J. A. Gandarillas, 1922 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of J. A. Gandarillas, 1922 (oil on canvas)
826781 Portrait of J.A. Gandarillas, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 66x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of J.A. Gandarillas. Christopher Wood (1901-1930)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) Crossing the English Channel; Bleriot traversant la Manche

Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) Crossing the English Channel; Bleriot traversant la Manche
1769945 Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) Crossing the English Channel; Bleriot traversant la Manche, 1909 (colour lithograph) by Montaut

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The end of the European air circuit, Vidart forced by the pavers of Paris... (colour litho)

The end of the European air circuit, Vidart forced by the pavers of Paris... (colour litho)
2815456 The end of the European air circuit, Vidart forced by the pavers of Paris... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Betty, three-quarter length seated, reading a Book, 1915 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Betty, three-quarter length seated, reading a Book, 1915 (oil on canvas)
656978 Portrait of Betty, three-quarter length seated, reading a Book, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Betty)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of the Archduke Joseph, Later Emperor Joseph II of Austria, Half Length

Portrait of the Archduke Joseph, Later Emperor Joseph II of Austria, Half Length
659327 Portrait of the Archduke Joseph, Later Emperor Joseph II of Austria, Half Length, in a Gold Embroidered Pink Velvet Jacket with Ermine Trim

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter

Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter
659275 Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter, Holding a Book, in a Painted Oval, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Baron de Bombelles in the Tuileries, 1765 (black lead, red chalk

The Baron de Bombelles in the Tuileries, 1765 (black lead, red chalk
659249 The Baron de Bombelles in the Tuileries, 1765 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Baron de Talleyrand, in a Landscape, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour)

The Baron de Talleyrand, in a Landscape, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour)
659248 The Baron de Talleyrand, in a Landscape, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle, (Louis Carrogis) (1717-1806); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron de Talleyrand)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Clanbrassil, Half Length, in a Red Coat

Portrait of James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Clanbrassil, Half Length, in a Red Coat
659196 Portrait of James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Clanbrassil, Half Length, in a Red Coat, Seated in a Mahogany Chair, His Profile Cast in Shadows on the Wall Behind, 1774 (pastel) by Liotard

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Flowers for her Ladyship, 1875 (oil on panel)

Flowers for her Ladyship, 1875 (oil on panel)
658933 Flowers for her Ladyship, 1875 (oil on panel) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); 30.5x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers for her Ladyship. Cesare Auguste Detti (1847-1914)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portait of Lady Raeburn, seated half length, in a Lace Collared Jacket

Portait of Lady Raeburn, seated half length, in a Lace Collared Jacket
658100 Portait of Lady Raeburn, seated half length, in a Lace Collared Jacket, Pearl Necklace and black hat, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Lavery

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1900

Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1900
3507471 Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1900 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Robert Baden-Powell, 1940

Robert Baden-Powell, 1940
3507455 Robert Baden-Powell, 1940 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell, (1857 - 1941)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The elephant in the Alps (colour litho)

The elephant in the Alps (colour litho)
2778379 The elephant in the Alps (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The elephant in the Alps)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Andrew Jackson (oil on panel)

Portrait of Andrew Jackson (oil on panel)
1767603 Portrait of Andrew Jackson (oil on panel) by Sully, Thomas (1783-1872); 22.9x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Andrew Jackson. Thomas Sully (1783-1872). Oil on panel

Background imageFamous Person Collection: George Washington (marble)

George Washington (marble)
1767347 George Washington (marble) by Powers, Hiram (1805-73); 78.7 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington. Hiram Powers (1805-1873). Marble

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook

Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook
1767265 Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 96x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy

A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy
1767231 A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy, holding out his sceptre to Esther (silk thread) by English School

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Laus Deo (oil on canvas)

Laus Deo (oil on canvas)
1766769 Laus Deo (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Solomon Joseph (1860-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laus Deo. Solomon Solomon Joseph (1860-1927)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Eva Katherine Balfour, later Lady Buxton (1889-1978)

Portrait of Eva Katherine Balfour, later Lady Buxton (1889-1978)
1199515 Portrait of Eva Katherine Balfour, later Lady Buxton (1889-1978), 1911 (black chalk on paper) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of a Persian Dignitary, c. 1640-1660 (w / c & gold paint on paper)

Portrait of a Persian Dignitary, c. 1640-1660 (w / c & gold paint on paper)
1196627 Portrait of a Persian Dignitary, c.1640-1660 (w/c & gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 35.8x25.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Boyarina (oil on canvas)

Boyarina (oil on canvas)
1195781 Boyarina (oil on canvas) by Lebedev, Klavdiy Vasilievich (1852-1916); 88.5x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lebedev, Klavdii (1852-1916)); Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageFamous Person Collection: View of Howquas Garden in Canton with Ladies by a Pavillion, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)

View of Howquas Garden in Canton with Ladies by a Pavillion, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
1764938 View of Howquas Garden in Canton with Ladies by a Pavillion, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Chinese School (19th century); 77.5x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A French sculpted limestone bust of Homer, after the antique (limestone)

A French sculpted limestone bust of Homer, after the antique (limestone)
1764809 A French sculpted limestone bust of Homer, after the antique (limestone) by French School, (19th century); 58 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Thomas Fortescue, M. P. Standing, three quarter length

Portrait of Thomas Fortescue, M. P. Standing, three quarter length
652175 Portrait of Thomas Fortescue, M.P. Standing, three quarter length, Wearing a Green Coat and Waistcoat, Leaning His Right Arm on a Pedestal and Holding a Tricorn Hat in His Left Hand

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Dorothea (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Dorothea (oil on canvas)
652170 Portrait of Dorothea (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 75.5x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Dorothea, Lady Eden, half length)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Philadelphia Hannah, Viscountess Cremorne (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Philadelphia Hannah, Viscountess Cremorne (oil on canvas)
652125 Portrait of Philadelphia Hannah, Viscountess Cremorne (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 241.3x144.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Philadelphia Hannah)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Vue de Salon de la Comtesse de Salverte (nee Daru) a Paris

Vue de Salon de la Comtesse de Salverte (nee Daru) a Paris
652007 Vue de Salon de la Comtesse de Salverte (nee Daru) a Paris, 1857 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Genaille

Background imageFamous Person Collection: La Plaine d Annecy-Chene le Veteran des Alpes, (oil on canvas)

La Plaine d Annecy-Chene le Veteran des Alpes, (oil on canvas)
987339 La Plaine d Annecy-Chene le Veteran des Alpes, (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Jean Jacques (1712-78); 59.8x73.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Plaine d Annecy-Chene le Veteran des Alpes)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, with a Greyhound, 1908 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, with a Greyhound, 1908 (oil on canvas)
989203 Portrait of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, with a Greyhound, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 253.4x140.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of the Marquis and Marquise de Cramayel and their seven Children in an Interior

Portrait of the Marquis and Marquise de Cramayel and their seven Children in an Interior
990286 Portrait of the Marquis and Marquise de Cramayel and their seven Children in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by French School

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Double Portrait of Lady Maria Somalia and Lady Anne Barrington

A Double Portrait of Lady Maria Somalia and Lady Anne Barrington
990196 A Double Portrait of Lady Maria Somalia and Lady Anne Barrington, seated three-quarter length by a table with a vase of flowers, (oil on canvas) by Gascard

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Ladies and Maids of Honour in Greenwich Park: A Group Portrait of Juliana

Ladies and Maids of Honour in Greenwich Park: A Group Portrait of Juliana
824236 Ladies and Maids of Honour in Greenwich Park: A Group Portrait of Juliana, Duchess of Leeds, Lady Charlotte Hamilton, Lady Isabella Tufton and Henrietta, Countess of Pomfret

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Duke Frederick Banishing Rosalind from his Court, (oil on panel)

Duke Frederick Banishing Rosalind from his Court, (oil on panel)
828441 Duke Frederick Banishing Rosalind from his Court, (oil on panel) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 92x71.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Simon Bolivar; Retrato de Simon Bolivar, ca. 1925 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Simon Bolivar; Retrato de Simon Bolivar, ca. 1925 (oil on canvas)
825019 Portrait of Simon Bolivar; Retrato de Simon Bolivar, ca. 1925 (oil on canvas) by Colombian School, (19th century); 63.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)

Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
827759 Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); 86x165.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison)




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