Graf Collection (#10)

German mercenary. Count Carl Emilius von Donop mortally wounded at the Battle of Red Bank, New Jersey, October 1777
COUNT DONOP, 1777. German mercenary. Count Carl Emilius von Donop mortally wounded at the Battle of Red Bank, New Jersey, October 1777

An impending storm halts an action between the French naval squadron under the command of Comte d Estaing
FRENCH SQUADRON, 1778. An impending storm halts an action between the French naval squadron under the command of Comte d Estaing (aiding the American cause) and the English fleet, 11 August 1778

General George Washingtons soldiers, aided by Count de Rochambeaus French troops, take a British redoubt, October 1781
SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. General George Washingtons soldiers, aided by Count de Rochambeaus French troops, take a British redoubt, October 1781, during the siege of Yorktown

BENJAMIN THOMPSON (1753-1814). Count Rumford. American physicist, inventor and adventurer. While in the service of the Elector of Bavaria (1784-1795)

COUNT ZYGMUNT KRASINSKI (1812-1859). Polish poet. Line engraving, 19th century

COUNT GIACOMO LEOPARDI (1798-1837). Italian poet. Steel engraving, Italian, 19th century

ELIE METCHNIKOFF (1845-1916). Russian zoologist and bacteriologist. Photographed in 1909 with Count Leo Tolstoy (left)

MONTESQUIOU-FEZENSAC (1855-1921). Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. French poet and essayist. Caricature, c1905, by Leonetto Cappiello

LEO NIKOLAEVICH TOLSTOY (1828-1910). Russian novelist and philosopher

HEIDELBERG LIEDER, C. 14th. The minnesinger Graf Kraft von Toggenburg in an illumination from the early 14th century
HEIDELBERG LIEDER, C.14th. The minnesinger Graf Kraft von Toggenburg in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

COUNT KEYSERLING (1880-1946). Count Hermann Alexander Keyserling. German social philosopher and writer. Photographed in his study at the Darmstadt, Germany, School of Wisdom, c1935

ALFRED VICTOR de VIGNY (1797-1863). French man of letters. Line and stipple engraving, French, 19th century

COMTE de ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. Stipple engraving, 19th century

EGYPT: CAPTURED AFRICANS. Captured African families are counted by a scribe. Line engraving, German, 1887, after an ancient Egyptian tomb painting

LEO von CAPRIVI (1831-1899). Graf Georg Leo von Caprivi. German soldier and poltician. Wood engraving, English, 1890, when Graf von Caprivi became chancellor of Germany

COUNT K├ûNIGSMARK (1665-1694). Philipp Christoph K├Ânigsmark. Swedish nobleman and soldier. Steel engraving, 19th century

SIMON DE MONTFORT (1160-1218). English statesman and soldier. Earl of Leicester and Count of Toulouse. The death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, France, 1218

VINCENZO DANDOLO (1758-1819). Count Dandolo. Italian chemist, agriculturist, and politician. Steel engraving, French, c1840

PORT OF BREST, 1780. The port of Brest, France, where 5, 500 French troops under Comte de Rochambeau embarked for America in 1780. Contemporary French line engraving

HELMUTH von MOLTKE (1800-1891). Helmuth Karl Bernhard von Moltke. Prussian soldier. Line and stipple engraving, c1870

PARIS: CONFERENCE, 1856. The ministers plenipotentiary of the nations involved in the Crimean War gathered at the peace conference at Paris, March 1856

THOMPSON: APPARATUS. The apparatus, a small scale model of the cannon-boring process, used by Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814), American physicist and inventor

JOSEPH de MAISTRE (1753-1821). Count. French writer and diplomat. Line and stipple engraving, French, 19th century

COMTE de SAINT-GERMAIN (17?-1784?). French adventurer. Late 18th century steel engraving, French

COMTE de GRASSE (1722-1788). Comte François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Marquis de Grasse-Tilly. French naval officer. Line engraving, English, 1782

THOMPSON: DRIP COFFEE POT. One of the drip coffee pots invented by Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814). American physicist and inventor. Line engraving, early 19th century

MOZART: MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. A scene from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro, in which Count Almaviva discovers Cherubino hiding in the countesss chambers: steel engraving, 1827

COLLINS: WOMAN IN WHITE. George Vinning as Count Fosco and Ada Dyas as Anne Catherick in a scene from the 1871 London theatrical production of Wilkie Collins The Woman in White

COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). French soldier. A contemporary English cartoon engraving of c1780

PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Count Palatine of Rhine, Duke of Bavaria and Duke of Cumberland. Line engraving, 1828, after a painting by Sir Anthony Van Dyck

CHARLES de VERGENNES (1717-1787). Comte de Vergennes. French statesman. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

LAMORAL, COMTE d EGMONT (1522-1568). Flemish general and statesman. Wood engraving, 19th century

Conde De Floridablanca. Jos

COMTE DE TOURVILLE (1642-1701). French naval officer

COMTE de MIRABEAU (1749-1791). Full name: Honor

GEORGE GORDON BYRON. 6th Baron Byron (1788-1824): engraving after a sketch by Count Alfred d Orsay made at Genoa, Italy, in May 1823

CAMILO BENSO di CAVOUR (1810-1861). Conte di Cavour. Italian statesman

COUNT de VERGENNES (1717-1787). Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes, French statesman and diplomat. Steel engraving, 19th century

SAMUEL WARD MCALLISTER (1827-1895). American lawyer and social leader. Mr. Ward McAllister as the Count de la Nolle, lover of Marguerite of Valois. Wood engraving, 1890

JEAN-BAPTISTE D ESTAING. Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Henri-Hector d Estang (1729-1794). French naval commander. Line engraving after a contemporary portrait by Bonneville

JEAN BAPTISTE D ESTAING (1729-1794). Comte Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector D Estaing. French naval commander. Wood engraving, 19th century

SIMON DE MONTFORT L AMAURY (1160-1218). Earl of Leicester and Count of Toulouse. The death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, France, 1218, during his campaign against the Albigenses

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR, 1870. A meeting between Emperor Napoleon III of France and Prince Otto von Bismarck at Donchery, near Sedan

AUGUSTE COMTE (1798-1857). French philosopher. Colored etching and engraving, French, 19th century

COMTE DE MIRABEAU (1749-1791). Honor

FRANCESCO ALGAROTTI (1712-1764). Italian philosopher and critic. German stipple engraving, c1800

GNEISENAU (1760-1831). Count August Wilhelm Anton Neithardt von Gneisenau. Prussian field marshal. Line engraving, German, 19th century

JOHANN TETZEL (1465-1519). German Dominican monk. Contemporary copper engraving by Graf Hans Moritz von Bruhl

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"Graf: A Legacy of Aviation and War" Step back in time to the year 1940, as HMS Exeter arrives triumphantly at Plymouth, marking a significant moment during the Second World War. Meanwhile, a captivating poster showcases the allure of Zeppelin travel to South America, capturing the imaginations of adventure-seekers. In another corner of history, we encounter Stauffenberg, a name synonymous with bravery and resistance against tyranny. His actions echo through time as a reminder of courage in the face of adversity. A solemn card commemorates the destruction Spee during World War II – an event that forever altered naval warfare. The powerful image serves as a testament to sacrifice and perseverance. Witnessing the takeoff Zeppelin is like witnessing poetry in motion; its majestic presence soaring through the skies leaves spectators awestruck. In flight, it becomes an emblematic symbol representing human ingenuity and exploration. Delving deeper into history reveals Nik Ludwig Zinzendorf's contributions – his legacy intertwined with advancements in aviation technology that shaped our world today. Similarly, Helmut Carl Bernhard von Moltke emerges as an influential figure whose strategic brilliance left an indelible mark on German military tactics. Count von Waldstein's portrait captures his enigmatic persona perfectly – a man who lived during tumultuous times yet managed to leave behind an enduring artistic legacy for generations to admire. The landing Zeppelin LZ 127 at Hanworth Aero Park transports us back to a bygone era when airships ruled the skies. It represents progress and innovation while reminding us how far we have come since then. Finally, Captain Hans Langsdorff stands tall as he commands Admiral Graf Spee with unwavering determination. His leadership embodies honor and duty amidst chaos – qualities that inspire even today. These glimpses into history paint a vivid picture encompassing war heroes, technological marvels, artistic legacies, and the indomitable spirit of exploration.