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Fine Art Portrait Collection (#10)

"Capturing the Essence of History

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: William Hogarth (1697-1764), English painter, wood engraving, published in 1881

William Hogarth (1697-1764), English painter, wood engraving, published in 1881
William Hogarth (1697 - 1764), English painter and printmaker. Woodcut engraving after a painting (1745) by himself in the Tate Gallery, London, published in 1881

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Abraham Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1776-1835, German banker, collotype, published in 1882

Abraham Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1776-1835, German banker, collotype, published in 1882
Abraham Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1776 - 1835(), German Jewish banker and philanthropist. He was the father of Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from 1866

Composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from 1866
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Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Frances Sargent Osgood - Poet And Edgar Allan Poe Friend

Frances Sargent Osgood - Poet And Edgar Allan Poe Friend
Engraving from 1885 featuring Frances Sargent Osgood who was a poet and friend of Edgar Allan Poe. She lived from 1811 until 1850

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849) was an American author, poet, editor, and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Vintage Illustration of a Child Praying

Vintage Illustration of a Child Praying
This vintage illustration features a child praying

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Portrait of William Shakespeare

Portrait of William Shakespeare
This 1849 vintage print features the portrait of William Shakespeare

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Daniel O Connell

Daniel O Connell (1775 - 1847)

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Madame De Stael

Madame De Stael
Engraving From 1873 Featuring The Swiss Author, Anne Louise Germaine de Sta

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Fredrika Bremer

Fredrika Bremer
Engraving From 1873 Featuring The Swedish Writer, Fredrika Bremer. Bremer Lived From 1801 Until 1865

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Henry Grattan

Henry Grattan
Engraving From 1873 Featuring The Irish Statesman Opposed To The Union Of Ireland And England, Henry Grattan. Grattan Lived From 1746 Until 1820

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe
Engraving From 1837 Featuring The English Author Of The Book " Robinson Crusoe", Daniel Defoe. Defoe Lived From 1660 Until 1731

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Portrait of John Adams

Portrait of John Adams
This vintage image from 1828 features a portrait of John Adams, second President of the United States

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Engraving of composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from 1870

Engraving of composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from 1870
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Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Antique illustration of young Beethoven

Antique illustration of young Beethoven

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Engraving of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1870

Engraving of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1870
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Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Engraving of german composer Johann Sebastian Bach from 1870

Engraving of german composer Johann Sebastian Bach from 1870
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Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Antique illustration of Johann Sebastian Bach

Antique illustration of Johann Sebastian Bach

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Benjamin franklin (XXXL)

Benjamin franklin (XXXL)
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, engraved by

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), wood engraving, published in 1884

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), wood engraving, published in 1884
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), American printer, publisher, writer, scientist, inventor, statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Wood engraving, published in 1884

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin
Engraving From 1867 Featuring The American Scientist, Writer, And Politician, Benjamin Franklin. Franklin Lived From 1706 Until 1790

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Engraving of composer Franz Liszt from 1882

Engraving of composer Franz Liszt from 1882
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Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Vanity Fair Print - Edward Wilbraham 1st Earl of Lathom

Vanity Fair Print - Edward Wilbraham 1st Earl of Lathom
Victorian caricature of Edward Bootle Wilbraham 1st Earl of Lathom, known as The Lord Skelmersdale between 1853 and 1880, was a British Conservative politician. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini)

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (9 April 1806 to 15 September 1859), was an English mechanical and civil engineer who built dockyards, the Great Western Railway

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Elizabeth Barrett Browning - English Poet

Elizabeth Barrett Browning - English Poet
Engraving from 1885 featuring the English poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. She lived from 1806 until 1861

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: The Brothers Montgolfier, inventors of the hot air balloon

The Brothers Montgolfier, inventors of the hot air balloon
The brothers Joseph Michel Montgolfier (1740 - 1810) and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745 - 1799) was the inventors of the hot air balloon, the Montgolfiere (1783)

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Nelson (XXXL)

Nelson (XXXL)
" Portrait of Viscount Horatio Nelson(1758-1805), engraved by W.Finden from the original of Hoppner(1758-1810). and published by J.Tallis in 1855.Now in the public domain."

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson
Engraving From 1833 Featuring Lord Nelson Who Was An Officer In The British Royal Navy. He Is Missing An Eye And An Arm From Injuries In Battle. Lord Nelson Lived From 1758 Until 1805

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Ophelia by William Shakespeare, lithograph, published in 1868

Ophelia by William Shakespeare, lithograph, published in 1868
Ophelia from Shakespeares Hamlet. Lithograph by Friedrich von Ammerling (Austrian painter, 1803 - 1887), published in 1868

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Herbert Marsh, Lord Bishop of Peterborough

Herbert Marsh, Lord Bishop of Peterborough
Photo of an original image from the National Portrait Gallery by William Jerdan published in 1830 in London

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Queen Elizatheh I (Sepia)

Queen Elizatheh I (Sepia)
Portrait of Elizabeth I (1533-1603)Engraved by W.Holl and published by William Mackenzie in 1880.Restored by Pictore.Sepia tonedVery high resolution available XXXL (+87 megapixels)

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Queen Elizabeth - Victorian Engraving

Queen Elizabeth - Victorian Engraving
Queen Elizabeth

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Charles Emmanuel I (1562-1630), Duke of Savoy, published in 1805

Charles Emmanuel I (1562-1630), Duke of Savoy, published in 1805
Charles Emmanuel I the Great (1562 - 1630), Duke of Savoy. Copper engraving, published in 1805

Background imageFine Art Portrait Collection: Mary I of England (1516-1558), copper engraving, published in 1805

Mary I of England (1516-1558), copper engraving, published in 1805
Mary I of England (1516 - 1558), Queen of England and Ireland. Copper engraving, published in 1805




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"Capturing the Essence of History: A Fine Art Portrait Collection" Step into a world where heroes of the Trojan War and famous Greek poets and philosophers come to life through stunning fine art portraits. Each brushstroke tells a story, transporting you back in time to witness the grandeur of Anne of Cleves or delve into the profound wisdom of Seneca the Younger. Marvel at Admiral Horatio Nelson's steel engraving, published in 1868, as his unwavering determination shines through every line etched on paper. Feel inspired by John Calvin, the French theologian who fearlessly led during the Protestant Reformation, depicted with utmost reverence. The Last Supper comes alive in this collection, capturing its sacred significance and evoking contemplation. Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, is immortalized in an exquisite portrait that reflects his influential role alongside one of history's most powerful monarchs. Admire Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson once again as he commands attention with his resolute gaze and distinguished presence. The wood engraving depicting Scottish reformer John Knox transports us to a pivotal moment in history when change was on the horizon. Pierre Joseph Proudhon emerges from canvas as a symbol of political ideology and socialist philosophy; his portrait encapsulates both passion and intellect. These they are more than just images—they are gateways to understanding our past and embracing our collective heritage. In each stroke lies an invitation to explore history's tapestry—a testament to human resilience, intellectual prowess, and artistic brilliance. Let these captivating fine art portraits ignite your imagination as they bring historical figures back to life before your very eyes.