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Famous Person Collection (#8)

"Exploring the Legacy of Famous Figures

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)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of a Knight of Malta, half-length, in armour, holding a helmet on a table

Portrait of a Knight of Malta, half-length, in armour, holding a helmet on a table
827683 Portrait of a Knight of Malta, half-length, in armour, holding a helmet on a table, a curtain behind, (oil on panel) by Vasari

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of a Lady, identified as Anne, Marquise de Basville, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Lady, identified as Anne, Marquise de Basville, (oil on canvas)
827628 Portrait of a Lady, identified as Anne, Marquise de Basville, (oil on canvas) by Luhn, Joachim or Luhne (c.1640-1717); 109.8x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Admiral Cornelius Tromp and an Attendant beside a Fountain (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Admiral Cornelius Tromp and an Attendant beside a Fountain (oil on canvas)
827969 Portrait of Admiral Cornelius Tromp and an Attendant beside a Fountain (oil on canvas) by Orley, Heironymous Van (fl.c.1652); 137x111.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of a Nobleman, small full-length on Horseback (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Nobleman, small full-length on Horseback (oil on canvas)
827927 Portrait of a Nobleman, small full-length on Horseback (oil on canvas) by Morier, David (1705-70) (attr. to); 126.3x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Nobleman)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: An Equestrian Portrait of Francis, Duke of Lorraine (1708-1769)

An Equestrian Portrait of Francis, Duke of Lorraine (1708-1769)
827903 An Equestrian Portrait of Francis, Duke of Lorraine (1708-1769), later Emperor Francis I of Austria, full length in a landscape (oil on canvas, an oval made up into rectangle) by Liani

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of the Marchese Paolo Corbelli, full-length, Seated on a Bank at the Edge of a

Portrait of the Marchese Paolo Corbelli, full-length, Seated on a Bank at the Edge of a
827834 Portrait of the Marchese Paolo Corbelli, full-length, Seated on a Bank at the Edge of a Wood, 1709 (oil on canvas) by Pesne

Background imageFamous Person Collection: An Equestrian Portrait of Cardinal Infante Fernando de Borbon

An Equestrian Portrait of Cardinal Infante Fernando de Borbon
827775 An Equestrian Portrait of Cardinal Infante Fernando de Borbon, Governor of the Spanish Netherlands, full length in a Red Coat and Plumed Hat, a Battle Beyond

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Edgar Vincent, Viscount D Abernon, G. C. M. G. 1906 (oil on canvas)

Edgar Vincent, Viscount D Abernon, G. C. M. G. 1906 (oil on canvas)
826897 Edgar Vincent, Viscount D Abernon, G.C.M.G. 1906 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 97x71.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Edgar Vincent, Viscount D Abernon, G.C.M.G)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: George Grossmith, 1900s

George Grossmith, 1900s
3507497 George Grossmith, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting George Grossmith (1847-1912) was an English comedian, writer, composer

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, 1950

Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, 1950
3507458 Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, 1950 by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Max Aitken)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Vista in the Gardens of Teddesley, Seat of the Right Honorable Lord Hatherton

Vista in the Gardens of Teddesley, Seat of the Right Honorable Lord Hatherton
986209 Vista in the Gardens of Teddesley, Seat of the Right Honorable Lord Hatherton, 1857 (hand coloured lithograph) by Brooke, E

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Billy-Bowlegs, A Seminole Chief, 1899 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Billy-Bowlegs, A Seminole Chief, 1899 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985985 Billy-Bowlegs, A Seminole Chief, 1899 (hand-coloured lithograph) by McKenney, Thomas Loraine (1785-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billy-Bowlegs, A Seminole Chief)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Fantastical Fish Chariot, 1579 (engraving)

A Fantastical Fish Chariot, 1579 (engraving)
985952 A Fantastical Fish Chariot, 1579 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fantastical Fish Chariot)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Printed menu signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosvelt, U

Printed menu signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosvelt, U
985767 Printed menu signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosvelt, U.S Flagship Augusta, Ships Harbour, Newfoundland, dated 9 August 1943

Background imageFamous Person Collection: An illuminated page with a miniature portrait of Abraham Lincoln

An illuminated page with a miniature portrait of Abraham Lincoln
985742 An illuminated page with a miniature portrait of Abraham Lincoln, 1928 (iIlluminated manuscript on vellum, watercolour) by Sangorski

Background imageFamous Person Collection: George Washington, 1900 (bronze with brown patina)

George Washington, 1900 (bronze with brown patina)
985328 George Washington, 1900 (bronze with brown patina) by French, Daniel Chester (1850-1931); 81.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington. Daniel Chester French (1850-1931)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Thomas Jefferson, 1856 (oil on canvas)

Thomas Jefferson, 1856 (oil on canvas)
984890 Thomas Jefferson, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Sully, Thomas (1783-1872); 87.6x69.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Sully (1793-1872). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1856

Background imageFamous Person Collection: George Washingtons Headquarters - The Morris-Jumel Mansion, (oil on canvas)

George Washingtons Headquarters - The Morris-Jumel Mansion, (oil on canvas)
984887 George Washingtons Headquarters - The Morris-Jumel Mansion, (oil on canvas) by Lawson, Ernest (1873-1939); 38.1x50.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Heu-Topa, Four Horns or Jagoo, The Storyteller, Chief of the Hunkpapa Sioux

Heu-Topa, Four Horns or Jagoo, The Storyteller, Chief of the Hunkpapa Sioux
984862 Heu-Topa, Four Horns or Jagoo, The Storyteller, Chief of the Hunkpapa Sioux, 1881 (graphite and wash on paper) by Cronau

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Simon Arnauld, Marquis de Pomponne, (pastel on paper)

Portrait of Simon Arnauld, Marquis de Pomponne, (pastel on paper)
990042 Portrait of Simon Arnauld, Marquis de Pomponne, (pastel on paper) by Nanteuil, Robert (1623-78); 57x45.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Simon Arnauld, Marquis de Pomponne)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of the Duchess of St. Albans, with her Son, 1875 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the Duchess of St. Albans, with her Son, 1875 (oil on canvas)
659158 Portrait of the Duchess of St. Albans, with her Son, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 91.5x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Duchess of St)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Group Portrait of a Lady with her Four Children on a Terrace, 1843 (oil on canvas)

A Group Portrait of a Lady with her Four Children on a Terrace, 1843 (oil on canvas)
658893 A Group Portrait of a Lady with her Four Children on a Terrace, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 40.5x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Lady Abdy, three-quarter length, wearing a Fur Wrap, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Lady Abdy, three-quarter length, wearing a Fur Wrap, (oil on canvas)
656983 Portrait of Lady Abdy, three-quarter length, wearing a Fur Wrap, (oil on canvas) by McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Lady Abdy, three-quarter length)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Loelia, Duchess of Westminster, later Lady Lindsay, small full length

Portrait of Loelia, Duchess of Westminster, later Lady Lindsay, small full length
657444 Portrait of Loelia, Duchess of Westminster, later Lady Lindsay, small full length, in Evening Dress, (oil on canvas) by Philpot

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Achievement of the Holy Grail by Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival

The Achievement of the Holy Grail by Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival
659081 The Achievement of the Holy Grail by Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival, (high-warp tapestry in wool and silk) by Burne-Jones

Background imageFamous Person Collection: The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror

The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror
658821 The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror, 1853 (watercolour heightened with white) by Corbould

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of a Nobleman, Said to be Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, Full Length

Portrait of a Nobleman, Said to be Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, Full Length
652150 Portrait of a Nobleman, Said to be Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, Full Length, Wearing a Breastplate, Sash and Sword, His Hand Resting on a Stick, a Helmet on a Plinth

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Group Portrait of Mary, Countess of Darnley and Her Children

A Group Portrait of Mary, Countess of Darnley and Her Children
652141 A Group Portrait of Mary, Countess of Darnley and Her Children, Lord Clifton and Lady Mary Bligh, All Full Length, (oil on canvas) by Dance-Holland

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, Thought to be English Navigator Thomas Cavendish (oil on panel)

Portrait of a Gentleman, Thought to be English Navigator Thomas Cavendish (oil on panel)
1765055 Portrait of a Gentleman, Thought to be English Navigator Thomas Cavendish (oil on panel) by Bettes, John the Younger (c.1530-1615/6) (attr.to); 91.1x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A set of six Italian Siena marble relief profile busts of Roman Emperors

A set of six Italian Siena marble relief profile busts of Roman Emperors
1764797 A set of six Italian Siena marble relief profile busts of Roman Emperors, incised with the names Octavius, Galbin, Titus, Claudius, Julius and Nero (marble) by Italian School

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Chief Ogallala Fire, 1902 (oil on board)

Chief Ogallala Fire, 1902 (oil on board)
1767579 Chief Ogallala Fire, 1902 (oil on board) by Farny, Henry Francois (1847-1916); 30.5x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chief Ogallala Fire. Henry Francois Farny (1847-1916)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Chelsea white bust of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765)

A Chelsea white bust of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765)
1766856 A Chelsea white bust of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chelsea white bust of William Augustus)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas)
1769484 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (19th century); 196x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: An Arts & Crafts glass triptych, painted with medieval knights in the court of

An Arts & Crafts glass triptych, painted with medieval knights in the court of
1194920 An Arts & Crafts glass triptych, painted with medieval knights in the court of Charlemagne, c.1860-1910 (glass) by English School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Count Platov (1751-1818) on Horseback (engraving)

Portrait of Count Platov (1751-1818) on Horseback (engraving)
1195716 Portrait of Count Platov (1751-1818) on Horseback (engraving) by Orlowski, Alexander (Alexandr Osipovich Orlovsky) (1777-1832) (after); 59x48.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orlowsky)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell

Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell
1195374 Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell, 1899 (red crushed levant morocco, decorative roll tool border within g) by English School

Background imageFamous Person Collection: MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas)

MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas)
823008 MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Melchers, Julius Gari (1860-1932); 200x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: MacPherson and MacDonald. Julius Gari Melchers (1860-1932)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: A Life Study of the Marquis de Lafayette, 1824-1825 (oil on canvas)

A Life Study of the Marquis de Lafayette, 1824-1825 (oil on canvas)
822749 A Life Study of the Marquis de Lafayette, 1824-1825 (oil on canvas) by Sully, Thomas (1783-1872); 55.8x48.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Life Study of the Marquis de Lafayette)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Charles Howard (1720-1786), seated in a Brown Suit Trimmed with Gold Braid

Portrait of Charles Howard (1720-1786), seated in a Brown Suit Trimmed with Gold Braid
824251 Portrait of Charles Howard (1720-1786), seated in a Brown Suit Trimmed with Gold Braid, 1768 (oil on canvas) by Cotes

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Edward Abney, seated three-quarter-length, in a Green Coat

Portrait of Edward Abney, seated three-quarter-length, in a Green Coat
824191 Portrait of Edward Abney, seated three-quarter-length, in a Green Coat, Holding a Letter against a Red Curtain, Late 1780s (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne (1737-1805)

Portrait of William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne (1737-1805)
824183 Portrait of William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne (1737-1805), seated three-quarter-length in Generals Uniform holding a letter addressed to Lt

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Head of a Lady, (oil on canvas)

Head of a Lady, (oil on canvas)
824177 Head of a Lady, (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 47x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Lady. Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830). Oil on canvas

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Illustrations to The Morte d Arthur: Sir Galahad Draws the Sword of Balin from

Illustrations to The Morte d Arthur: Sir Galahad Draws the Sword of Balin from
824158 Illustrations to The Morte d Arthur: Sir Galahad Draws the Sword of Balin from the Floating Stone; La Cole Male Taile Slays the Lion that Endangered Queen Guenevere;

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Asghar Khan, Ambassador of Persia, 1808 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Asghar Khan, Ambassador of Persia, 1808 (oil on canvas)
823415 Portrait of Asghar Khan, Ambassador of Persia, 1808 (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); 91.8x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Asker Kan)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of Simon Bolivar, 1831 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Simon Bolivar, 1831 (oil on canvas)
988165 Portrait of Simon Bolivar, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Yanez, Jose Anselmo (fl.1820-60) (attr.to); 74.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Simon Bolivar; Retrato de Simon Bolivar)

Background imageFamous Person Collection: Portrait of the Louise Marie Josephine, Comtesse de Provence

Portrait of the Louise Marie Josephine, Comtesse de Provence
990179 Portrait of the Louise Marie Josephine, Comtesse de Provence, later Queen of France (1733-1810), half-length, wering a white dress with a blue sash and ribbons




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