Herbert Norris Collection

A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

The Emperor Justinian, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Justinian, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A. D. 800), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A.D. 800), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Herbert Norris (b / w photo)
3651116 Herbert Norris (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbert Norris. Educated privately and at the Royal College of Art)

The Empress Cunigunda, (1002-1024), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Empress Cunigunda (1002-1024), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

The Emperor Henry II, The Holy (1002-1024), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Henry II, The Holy (1002-1024), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

A French King of the Carlovingian or Capetian Dynasties, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A French King of the Carlovingian or Capetian Dynasties, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Hengist, Chief of the Angles (A. D. 449), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
Hengist, Chief of the Angles (A.D. 449), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Represents King Arthur Wearing Costume of British Chieftain, Sixth Century AD
Represents King Arthur Wearing the Characteristic Costume of a British Chieftain of the Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier

A Byzantine Emperor of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator
A Byzantine Emperor of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

A Scandinavian of the Varangian Guard, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Scandinavian of the Varangian Guard, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

The Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

The Emperor Justinian - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Justinian - Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

An Emperor of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Emperor of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

The Tunica Talaris, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Tunica Talaris, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

An Emperor of the Third Century, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Emperor of the Third Century, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

The Toga Umbo, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Toga Umbo, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

Mens Hair-dressing - Classic Greece 600 to 146 B. C, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
Mens Hair-dressing - Classic Greece 600 to 146 B.C, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

The Toga Praetexta, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Toga Praetexta, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

The Crinkled Chiton and the Chlamys (left); The Chiton (right), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Crinkled Chiton and the Chlamys (left); The Chiton (right), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

The Himation. A Garment Worn in Greece and Rome Between 550 B. C. and 300 A. D. 1924
The Himation. A Garment Worn in Greece and Rome Between 550 B.C. and 300 A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris

The Doric Chiton, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Doric Chiton, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

A Celtic Chieftain in Civil Dress, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Celtic Chieftain in Civil Dress, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

An Anglo-Saxon Queen, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Anglo-Saxon Queen, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

An Empress of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

The Empress Irene (A. D. 797-802), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Empress Irene (A.D. 797-802), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

A Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

An Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

An Empress of the Second and Third Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Second and Third Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E

A Roman General, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Roman General, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B. C. 600-468), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B.C. 600-468), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

A Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

William I, 11th century, c1925. Artist: Herbert Norris
William I, c1925. William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England. William (1027-1087), came to the throne of England as King William I after defeating the English under

Duchess of York, and Princess Margaret of Clarence, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Duchess of York, and Princess Margaret of Clarence, c1926. Cecily Neville, Duchess of York (1415-1495) was an English noblewoman, wife of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York

A Nobleman and Lady, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Nobleman and Lady, 1926. A Nobleman and Lady in the fashion of Edward IV (1442-1483). From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd

An Interior. Late Fifteenth Century, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
An Interior. Late Fifteenth Century, 1926. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

Philippe Le Bon, Duke of Burgundy and Isabelle of Portugal, 1440-1445, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Philippe Le Bon, Duke of Burgundy and Isabelle of Portugal, 1440-1445, 1926. Philippe Le Bon (1396-1467) and his third wife Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471)

Margaret, Princess of Wales, 1410. Joice, Lady Tiptoft, 1460, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Margaret, Princess of Wales, 1410. Joice, Lady Tiptoft, 1460, 1926. Margaret Hanmer (c1370-c1420) wife of Owain Glyndwr (c1349-c1415)

Henry, Prince of Wales 1412-13, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Henry, Prince of Wales 1412-13, 1926. Henry V (13871422), Prince of Wales, became King of England in 1413. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M

From the Seal of the Earl Edmund de Mortimer, 1400, c1926 Artist: Herbert Norris
From the Seal of the Earl Edmund de Mortimer, 1400, c1926. Edmund de Mortimer, 5th Earl of March and 7th Earl of Ulster (1391-1425), a great-great-grandson of King Edward III of England

A Knight Tilting, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Knight Tilting, c1926. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

A Noble Lady, 1927. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Noble Lady, 1927. A noble woman in the time of Richard II. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

A Nobleman. End of Fourteenth Century, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Nobleman. End of Fourteenth Century, 1926. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

Queen Phillippa 1350, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Queen Phillippa 1350, 1926. Philippa of Hainault (1314-1369). From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

A Nobleman, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Nobleman, 1926. A Nobleman in the fashion of Edward III (1312-1377). From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd

A Noble Lady, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Noble Lady, 1926. A Noble Lady in the fashion of King Edward IIs (1284-1327) reign. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd

The Emperor Frederick II, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Frederick II, c1926. The Emperor Frederick II, Drawn from the statue known as Der Reiter, The Bamberg Horseman, in the cathedral of Bamberg, Germany

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Herbert Norris, a talented artist and creator, captured the essence of historical figures through his remarkable works. In 1924, he depicted Boadicea, a Celtic Chieftainess known for her fierce leadership and resistance against Roman rule. With intricate details and vibrant colors, Norris brought this legendary warrior to life on canvas. Continuing his exploration of history, Norris also portrayed Byzantine Emperors from different eras. One such piece showcased an Emperor from the Eighth and Ninth Centuries AD. The regal figure exuded power and authority as he gazed into the distance with determination. Another notable creation by Herbert Norris was his depiction of Justinian, a renowned Emperor who left an indelible mark on Byzantine history. Through meticulous brushstrokes and attention to detail, Norris captured Justinian's commanding presence as he sat upon his throne. In addition to these grand portrayals of rulers, Herbert Norris himself was immortalized in a black-and-white photograph. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into the life of the artist behind these magnificent artworks. Norris's talent extended beyond emperors; he also delved into depicting Empresses like Cunigunda and Theodora. These powerful women were brought to life through vivid colors that highlighted their gracefulness amidst their influential roles in shaping history. The Holy Emperor Henry II was another subject that caught Herbert Norris's artistic eye. Known for his piety and devotion to Christianity during his reign from 1002-1024 AD. , Henry II is portrayed with reverence in this masterpiece. Not limited only to European royalty, Norris ventured further back in time to depict Hengist - Chief of the Angles in 449 AD - showcasing early British history with accuracy and creativity. One cannot overlook King Arthur when discussing historical figures represented by Herbert Norris' artistry.