Graf Collection (#12)

NIKOLAUS von ZINZENDORF (1700-1760). Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Moravian religious leader and reformer. Line engraving, German, 1854

JOHANN TETZEL (c1465-1519). German Dominican monk. Contemporary colored engraving by Graf Hans Moritz von Bruhl

BENJAMIN THOMPSON (1753-1814). American physicist. Count Rumford in a Bavarian cannon foundry in 1798, calling attention to the transformation of mechanical energy into heat: engraving, 19th century

TILLYs SEIGE OF MAGDEBURG. Graf von Tilly, commander of the German Catholic League forces, lays siege to Magdeburg during the Thirty Years War, 1631. Line engraving, 1637

BENJAMIN THOMPSON, Count Rumford (1753-1814). American inventor. English stipple engraving, c1800

BENJAMIN THOMPSON (1753-1814). Count Rumford. American physicist, inventor and adventurer. At age 45. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

AUGUSTE COMTE (1798-1857). French mathematician and philosopher. Line engraving

COUNT CAGLIOSTRO (1743-1795). Alessandro Conte di Cagliostro. Italian adventurer. Contemporary line engraving

CAMILLO BENSO CAVOUR (1810-1861). Conte di Camillo Benso Cavour. Italian Statesman. Steel engraving, 19th century

SIEGE OF MAGDEBURG, 1631. Graf von Tilly, commander of the German Catholic League forces, lays siege to Magdeburg, Germany, during the Thirty Years War. Copper engraving, 1637

GEORGES LOUIS de BUFFON (1707-1788). French naturalist. Engraving, French, 19th century

PEKING OBSERVATORY, 1698. The Imperial Observatory at the Forbidden City in Peking, China, which included advanced astronomical instruments of the late sixteenth century

NIKOLAI IGNATIEV (1832-1908). Count Nikolai Pavlovich Ignatiev. Russian politician and diplomat. Wood engraving, American, 1877

LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin over pier, Walton, Essex
At 4pm on 19 August 1931 crowds of onlookers lined the pier and promenades at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, to watch the famous Graf Zeppelin fly along the Essex coastline

Count Zeppelins Study
GRAF FERDINAND VON ZEPPELIN The study of the famous aviator, Friedrichshafen, Germany. Date: 1838 - 1917

Johann Graf Struensee
JOHANN FRIEDRICH, graf von STRUENSEE Danish-German statesman and philosopher, friend of queen Caroline Matilda Date: 1737 - 1772

Ferdinand Bubna-Littiz
FERDINAND graf BUBNA-LITTIZ Bohemian military, commander in Lombardy, died in Milano - this is presumably him on his deathbed. Date: 1768 - 1825

Admiral Maximilian Reichsgraf von Spee
Vice Admiral Maximilian Reichsgraf von Spee (1861-1914), German admiral during the early part of the First World War. He also served during the Boxer Rebellion. Date: circa 1914

Alfred Graf von Schlieffen, German army officer
Alfred Graf von Schlieffen (1833-1913), German army officer and field marshal. Date: circa 1913

Alfred von Schlieffen
Alfred Graf von Schlieffen (1833-1913) - Most famous for the Schlieffen Plan which was a strategy to enter Paris unexpectedly from the West by going through Belgium

Physicists view a particle collision
MODEL RELEASED. Particle physics. Physicists view a computer display of a proton-antiproton collision from the D-Zero subatomic particle detector

COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, 1934. Robert Donat in the title role in a scene from the film The Count of Monte Cristo, 1934

COUNT BASIE (1904-1984). American musician and orchestra leader

GRAF ZEPPELIN IN FLIGHT. Photograph, 20th century

GRAF ZEPPELIN. The German airship Graf Zeppelin approaching its mooring mast in Berlin, Germany, early 20th century

VAISON-LA ROMAINE: CASTLE. Ruins of the 13th century feudal castle of the counts of Toulouse at Vaison-la-Romaine, Vaucluse, France

The Zeppelin L213 on route from Hamburg to America, flying over Blankenese, Hamburg

Dr Ing. Graf Zeppelin, creator of the Zeppelin airship

Graf Zeppelin in a hanger in Germany

A Graf Zeppelin and a flying boat, Konstanz, D- 277

Crew of the auxiliary Cruiser Mowe ( Seagull )
Muslim Auxiliary crew of the auxiliary cruiser of the Imperial German Navy SMS Mowe ( Seagull ), under the command of Lt. Commander Nikolaus Burggraf, Graf ( Count ) zu Dohna-Schlodien

Bismarck 1880S
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD, graf von BISMARCK, in the 1880s

Austrian Generals
Three of the Austrian commanders engaged in the suppression of the Italian Risorgimento - graf Gyulia, graf Schlick and the prinz zu Hess

Klinckowstroem
GRAF CARL VON KLINCKOWSTROEM German research scientist and psychical researcher

Bismarck (Gill)
OTTO graf von BISMARCK depicted as a warmonger by the French caricaturist

Wittenberg / Tauentzien
BOGISLAV, GRAF TAUENTZIEN von WITTENBERG German military

Zeppelin in Flight
Graf Zeppelins first lenkbares Luftschiff (dirigible airship) in full flight over the German countryside

Zeppelin Lz 127 / Postcard
LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin

Zeppelin Lz 130 / Postcard
LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin (II)

Zeppelin Lz 127 / Postcard
LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin

Graf Zeppelin in Flight
A Graf Zeppelin in flight, possibly over the River Rhine

Graf Keyserling
GRAF HERMANN ALEXANDER KEYSERLING German spiritual teacher and social philosopher

WALDSTEIN (1762 - 1823)
FERDINAND ERNST GABRIEL, Graf von WALDSTEIN friend of Beethoven & dedicatee Date: 1762 - 1823

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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.