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Gaunt Collection (#3)

"Gaunt: A Journey Through History's Towers and Castles" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of "gaunt

Background imageGaunt Collection: Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes w3

Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes w3
Yangon, Myanmar - 22 Jauary 2013; Bleak, ugly city street in central Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, festooned with cables, clutter and satellite dishes

Background imageGaunt Collection: Downtown Yangon - satellite dishes and passing aircraft

Downtown Yangon - satellite dishes and passing aircraft
Yangon, Myanmar - 22 Jauary 2013; Ugly city street in central Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, festooned with cables, clutter and satellite dishes. And then an aircraft flies past

Background imageGaunt Collection: Serenity: fisherman at dusk on Taungthaman Lake, Myanmar 8

Serenity: fisherman at dusk on Taungthaman Lake, Myanmar 8
Taungthaman Lake, Myanmar - 26 January 2013. Taungthaman Lake at Amarapura of Myanmar is home to one of the countrys most famous sights, U Bein Teak Bridge

Background imageGaunt Collection: Serenity: fisherman at dusk on Taungthaman Lake, Myanmar

Serenity: fisherman at dusk on Taungthaman Lake, Myanmar
Taungthaman Lake, Myanmar - 26 January 2013. Taungthaman Lake at Amarapura of Myanmar is home to one of the countrys most famous sights, U Bein Teak Bridge

Background imageGaunt Collection: Mother and Child III - pylons in Kennington

Mother and Child III - pylons in Kennington

Background imageGaunt Collection: Beneath the pylon - mono

Beneath the pylon - mono

Background imageGaunt Collection: Underneath the pylon - monochrome

Underneath the pylon - monochrome

Background imageGaunt Collection: Underneath the pylon

Underneath the pylon

Background imageGaunt Collection: Under the pylons, Kennington

Under the pylons, Kennington

Background imageGaunt Collection: Beneath the pylon

Beneath the pylon

Background imageGaunt Collection: Fisheye view under electricity pylon

Fisheye view under electricity pylon

Background imageGaunt Collection: Electricity pylon

Electricity pylon

Background imageGaunt Collection: Electricity Pylons - mother and child

Electricity Pylons - mother and child

Background imageGaunt Collection: Mother and Child I - pylons in Kennington

Mother and Child I - pylons in Kennington

Background imageGaunt Collection: Mother and Child II - pylons in Kennington (monochrome)

Mother and Child II - pylons in Kennington (monochrome)

Background imageGaunt Collection: Under the pylon - monochrome

Under the pylon - monochrome

Background imageGaunt Collection: Magdalen Bridge, Oxford, on a misty morning

Magdalen Bridge, Oxford, on a misty morning

Background imageGaunt Collection: Mother and Child II - pylons in Kennington

Mother and Child II - pylons in Kennington

Background imageGaunt Collection: Floods on Christ Church Water Meadows in Oxford in c

Floods on Christ Church Water Meadows in Oxford in c

Background imageGaunt Collection: John Of Gaunt, 2Nd Duke Of Lancaster, 1St Duke Of Aquitaine 1340 To 1399 Third Surviving Son Of

John Of Gaunt, 2Nd Duke Of Lancaster, 1St Duke Of Aquitaine 1340 To 1399 Third Surviving Son Of King Edward Iii From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London

Background imageGaunt Collection: RICHARD I of England, called the Lion-Heart (1157-1199)

RICHARD I of England, called the Lion-Heart (1157-1199). King of England (1189-1199). Richard the Lionheart, John of Gaunt, Edward III, Joan Plantagenet and Philippa of Hainault. Engraving

Background imageGaunt Collection: Women WW1 Munitions Worker Badge

Women WW1 Munitions Worker Badge
The triangular On War Service badge with crown in centre and the date 1916, issued to women working on munitions. Made by J.R Gaunt of London. Date: 1916

Background imageGaunt Collection: Canadian Legion Vimy Pilgrimage 1936 medal

Canadian Legion Vimy Pilgrimage 1936 medal
A Canadian Legion Vimy Pilgrimage 1936 medal. Manufactured by J. R. Gaunt, London. Commemorative Ware

Background imageGaunt Collection: Admiral Sir Ernest Gaunt watching boxing match

Admiral Sir Ernest Gaunt watching boxing match
Admiral Sir Ernest Frederick Augustus Gaunt (1865-1940), Royal Naval officer, seen here with others watching a 4th Battle Squadron boxing match on board a ship (possibly HMS Benbow). Date: circa 1917

Background imageGaunt Collection: Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) Dying, 1824 (oil on canvas)

Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) Dying, 1824 (oil on canvas)
XIR231597 Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) Dying, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Correard, Alexandre (1788-1857); 36x28 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
A prominent and powerful political figure in late 14th century England, John of Gaunt (1340-1399) was the fourth son of Edward II of England, and father of Henry IV

Background imageGaunt Collection: John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (1804). Artist: Ogbourne

John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (1804). Artist: Ogbourne
John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (1804). A prominent and powerful political figure in late 14th century England, John of Gaunt (1340-1399) was the fourth son of Edward II of England

Background imageGaunt Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1586, by El Greco

Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1586, by El Greco
El Greco (1541-1614). Cretan painter. Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1586. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageGaunt Collection: John of Gaunts House

John of Gaunts House
JOHN OF GAUNTs home, between Standlake and Northmoor in the Bampton Hundred, west of Oxford : now a farmhouse. Date: late 14th century

Background imageGaunt Collection: Queen Philippa

Queen Philippa
PHILIPPA OF PORTUGAL Portuguese royalty, Queen of King Juan I, and daughter of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster Date: 1359 - 1415

Background imageGaunt Collection: John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster

John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster

Background imageGaunt Collection: Portrait of Paul Ansout, 1844 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Paul Ansout, 1844 (oil on canvas)
XIR392258 Portrait of Paul Ansout, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 81 x 65.2 cm; Chateau Musee, Dieppe

Background imageGaunt Collection: Justus Lipsius, from Crabbes Historical Dictionary, published in 1825 (litho)

Justus Lipsius, from Crabbes Historical Dictionary, published in 1825 (litho)
KW360011 Justus Lipsius, from Crabbes Historical Dictionary, published in 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justus Lipsius (1547-1606)

Background imageGaunt Collection: St. John Chrysostom, from Crabbes Historical Dictionary, published in 1825

St. John Chrysostom, from Crabbes Historical Dictionary, published in 1825
KW359914 St. John Chrysostom, from Crabbes Historical Dictionary, published in 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGaunt Collection: St. John the Baptist, detail from the Altarpiece of St

St. John the Baptist, detail from the Altarpiece of St
BAL33487 St. John the Baptist, detail from the Altarpiece of St. Barnabas c.1487 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510)

Background imageGaunt Collection: Taming of the shrew, Katharine and Petruchio, The modern Quixotte, or, what you will

Taming of the shrew, Katharine and Petruchio, The modern Quixotte, or, what you will, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraving 1791, Catherine II, faint and shying away from William Pitt

Background imageGaunt Collection: I think I shall do well to marry now, no. 30 from Galerie Physionomique

I think I shall do well to marry now, no. 30 from Galerie Physionomique
XIR468147 I think I shall do well to marry now, no.30 from Galerie Physionomique (coloured engraving) by Travies de Villiers, Charles Joseph (1804-59); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageGaunt Collection: Unexpected, 1884-88 (oil on canvas)

Unexpected, 1884-88 (oil on canvas)
BAL167052 Unexpected, 1884-88 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 160.5x167.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: they did not expect him; ); Russian, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Caricature Head Study of an Old Man, c. 1500-05 (red chalk on paper)

Caricature Head Study of an Old Man, c. 1500-05 (red chalk on paper)
XKH179072 Caricature Head Study of an Old Man, c.1500-05 (red chalk on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 9.8x8.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Self Portrait in Breton Costume, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)

Self Portrait in Breton Costume, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
XIR173003 Self Portrait in Breton Costume, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Haan, Meyer Isaac de (1852-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: knew Theo ven Gogh and Paul Gauguin; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Henry IV (1367-1413) First Lancastrian king of England from 1399: son of John of Gaunt

Henry IV (1367-1413) First Lancastrian king of England from 1399: son of John of Gaunt, known as Henry Bolingbroke from birthplace in Lincolnshire. Coronation at Westminster

Background imageGaunt Collection: Henry IV (1367-1413) king of England from 1399. First Lancastrian king of England

Henry IV (1367-1413) king of England from 1399. First Lancastrian king of England, son of John of Gaunt. Wood engraving c1900

Background imageGaunt Collection: Taming Of The Shrew

Taming Of The Shrew, Katharine And Petruchio, The Modern Quixotte, Or, What You Will, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraving 1791, Catherine Ii, Faint And Shying Away From William Pitt

Background imageGaunt Collection: JOHN OF GAUNT (1340-1399). Duke of Lancaster. Line engraving, 1736, by George Vertue

JOHN OF GAUNT (1340-1399). Duke of Lancaster. Line engraving, 1736, by George Vertue

Background imageGaunt Collection: Scotland / New Abbey

Scotland / New Abbey
The quaint village of New Abbey, on the border of Kirkoudbrightshire, Scotland, overshadowed by the gaunt ruins of the 13th century Sweetheart Abbey. Date: 1950s

Background imageGaunt Collection: William Lord Bergavenny

William Lord Bergavenny
William Beauchamp, lord BERGAVENNY, a partisan of John of Gaunt, at one time Captain of Calais (the background to this picture) Date: - 1411

Background imageGaunt Collection: 1st Earl of Westmorland

1st Earl of Westmorland
Ralph Neville, first earl of WESTMORLAND, with his second wife Joan Beaufort, daughter of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster. He is wearing his battle dress, she a fine gown. Date: 1364 - 1425

Background imageGaunt Collection: Costume / Sem 1901

Costume / Sem 1901
Depicted in caricature actress Liane de Pougy illustrates the current silhouette with extra height suggested by the plumed picture hat & trained skirt. A white feather boa is also worn Date: 1901




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"Gaunt: A Journey Through History's Towers and Castles" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of "gaunt. " From Lancaster Castle's iconic John of Gaunts Tower, captured beautifully by artist J Davis in 1896, to the majestic Beverstone Castle of 1732 and the grandeur of Kenilworth Castle, history comes alive within these ancient walls. But gaunt is not limited to castles alone. It also finds its place in art, like Father Eymard's striking bronze sculpture from 1963 or the intricate military badges that bear its name. The legacy of John himself is immortalized through various depictions - be it on an oval-engraved portrait or a line engraving inspired by a painted window at All Souls College, Oxford. Yet amidst tales of power and nobility, there are also stories that remind us of darker times. Elizabeth Gaunt's tragic fate echoes through time as she was burnt at the stake for her beliefs. And let us not forget John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, Castile and Leon - a figure whose influence shaped nations. As we delve into this rich tapestry woven with gauntness, we encounter more than just structures; we discover glimpses into lives lived centuries ago. Types of antique armor offer insights into battles fought bravely while evoking images of knights clad in steel. Join us on this journey as we unravel the mysteries behind "gaunt, " where history unfolds before our eyes and whispers secrets from long ago.