Holl Collection (#4)

George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield, Scottish soldier and Governor of Gibraltar, (1870). Artist: Charles Holl
George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield, Scottish soldier and Governor of Gibraltar, (1870). Eliott (1717-1790) played a prominent role in withstanding the Franco-Spanish siege of Gibraltar in

Sir James Wellwood Moncrieff, eminent Scottish judge, (1870). Artist: Charles Holl
Sir James Wellwood Moncrieff, eminent Scottish judge, (1870). An engraving of Moncrieff (1776-1851) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)

Thomas Thomson, Scottish chemist, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Thomas Thomson, Scottish chemist, (1870). An engraving of Thomson (1773-1852) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)

Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Scottish politician, lawyer and agricultural reformer, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Scottish politician, lawyer and agricultural reformer, (1870). Sinclair (1754-1835) was a Member of Parliament

Thomas Blacklock, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Thomas Blacklock, Scottish poet, (1870). An engraving of Blacklock (1721-1791) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)

James Gregory, Scottish mathematician and astronomer, (1870). Artist: William Holl
James Gregory, Scottish mathematician and astronomer, (1870). In 1663 Gregory (1638-1675) published Optica Promota describing his design for a reflecting telescope

George Campbell, Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, (1870). Artist: W Holl
George Campbell, Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity, (1870). An engraving of Campbell (1719-1796)

John Anderson, Scottish professor of natural philosophy, (1870). Artist: William Holl
John Anderson, Scottish professor of natural philosophy, (1870). An engraving of Anderson (1726-1796) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)

John Hunter, Scottish surgeon, 1870. Artist: Francis Holl
John Hunter, Scottish surgeon, 1870. Hunter (1728-1793) gave a series of lectures on the theory and practice of surgery, which attracted many famous students, including Edward Jenner

Reverend Andrew Thomson, Scottish clergyman, 1870. Artist: Charles Holl
Reverend Andrew Thomson, Scottish clergyman, 1870. Thomson (1814-1901) was minister of St Georges Church, Edinburgh. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen

Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, (1870). An engraving of Wilkie (1785-1841) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)

Robert Hamilton, Scottish economist and mathematician, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Robert Hamilton, Scottish economist and mathematician, (1870). Hamilton (1743-1829) was the author of Essay on the National Debt (1813)

Earl Russell, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Earl Russell, 19th century. The Right Honourable John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861

Lord Brougham, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Lord Brougham, 19th century. The Right Honourable Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, PC (1778-1868) was Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain

Claude, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Claude, 19th century. Claude Lorrain (c1604-1682), a French artist of the Baroque era who was active in Italy, is admired for his achievements in landscape painting

Cortez, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Cortez, 19th century. Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico. Cortes landed in Mexico in 1519

Drake, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Drake, 19th century. Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596) was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age. He circumnavigated the globe (1577-1580)

Beethoven, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Beethoven, 19th century. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), German composer. One of the most famous classical music composers, Beethovens work represents a bridge between Classical and Romantic styles

Titian, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Titian, 19th century. Tiziano Vecelli or Vecellio (c1487-1576), commonly known as Titian, was one of the greatest 16th century Renaissance painters of Venice, Italy

Alexander Cruden, author of a concordance to the Bible, (1870). Artist: W Holl
Alexander Cruden, author of a concordance to the Bible, (1870). An engraving of Cruden (1699-1770) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)

James Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, (1870). Artist: William Holl
James Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, (1870). Watts (1736-1819) improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution

George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith, British admiral, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith, British admiral, 19th century. Lord Keith (1746-1823) fought the French in the Napoleonic Wars

Sir Robert Henry Sale, British soldier, 19th century. Artist: Francis Holl
Sir Robert Henry Sale, British soldier, 19th century. From 1798, Sale (1784-1845) served mainly in India and Afghanistan and rose to the rank of Major-General in the army of the British East India

Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin, British soldier, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin, British soldier, 19th century. Colonial administrator Donkin (1773-1841) went to the Cape of Good Hope on sick leave after the death of his young wife

William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Howley (1765-1848) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1828 to 1848

John Hill Burton, Scottish historian, jurist, and economist, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
John Hill Burton, Scottish historian, jurist, and economist, 19th century. Burton (1809-1881) was Historiographer Royal from 1867 until 1881

William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British Whig statesman, (19th century). Artist: W Holl
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British Whig statesman, (19th century). Portrait of Prime Minister William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)

Raphael, Florentine master painter, (1834). Artist: W Holl
Raphael, Florentine master painter, (1834). A 19th-century engraving after a self-portrait by Raphael or Raffaello, (1483-1520), one of the most important artists of the Renaissance

Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish artist, early 17th century, (19th century). Artist: W Holl
Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish artist, early 17th century, (19th century). Rubens (1577-1640) is considered by many to be one of the greatest painters in European art history

Sir Francis Drake, English privateer, navigator, naval pioneer, politician, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Sir Francis Drake, English privateer, navigator, naval pioneer, politician, 19th century. Portrait of Drake (c1540-1596), Elizabeth Is pirate

Prince Frederick Charles, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Prince Frederick Charles, 19th century. Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse-Kassel (1868-1940) married Princess Margarete of Prussia, granddaughter of Queen Victoria

Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, Scottish soldier, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, Scottish soldier, 19th century. Portrait of Campbell (1792-1863)

Nicholas Ridley, (died October 16, 1555), English clergyman, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Nicholas Ridley, English clergyman, 19th century. Portrait of Ridley (c1500-1555)

Achille Francois Bazaine, marshal of France, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Achille Francois Bazaine, marshal of France, 19th century. Portrait of Bazaine (1811-1888)

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, Scottish nobleman and soldier, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, Scottish nobleman and soldier, 19th century. Portrait of Graham (1612-1650) in armour

Philipp Melanchthon German theologian and writer of the Protestant Reformation, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Philipp Melanchthon, German theologian, 19th century. Portrait of Melanchthon (1497-1560), writer of the Protestant Reformation

John Harrison, English clock maker, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
John Harrison, English clock maker, 19th century. Harrison (1693-1776) designed and built the worlds first successful maritime clock

Empress Eugenie, (1826-1920), Empress Consort of France (1853-1870), 19th century. Artist: Francis Holl
Empress Eugenie, Empress Consort of France, 19th century. Eugenie (1826-1920) was Empress Consort of France from 1853 until 1870

Sir Titus Salt, British manufacturer and benefactor, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Sir Titus Salt, British manufacturer and benefactor, 19th century. Portrait of Bradford businessman Salt (1803-1876) who built Saltaire, a new industrial community

Lord Palmerston, British prime minister, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Lord Palmerston, British prime minister, 19th century. Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, (1784-1865), twice Prime Minister

Edward Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, British statesman, c1850-1899. Artist: W Holl
Edward Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, British statesman, c1850-1899. Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, (1799-1869), was prime minister three times

John Bright, British Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
John Bright, British Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Portrait of Bright (1811-1889)

Richard Cobden, British manufacturer, Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Richard Cobden, British manufacturer, Radical and Liberal statesman, 19th century. Portrait of Cobden (1804-1865)

Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century. Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Emanuel Swedenborg, Swedish philosopher, mystic and cosmologist, 1884. Artist: W Holl
Emanuel Swedenborg, Swedish philosopher, mystic and cosmologist, 1884. Swedenborg (1688-1772) wrote on various subjects, including algebra, navigation, astronomy and chemistry

Queen Elizabeth I, 1860. Artist: W Holl
Queen Elizabeth I, 1860. Portrait of the queen (1533-1603) in an elaborate dress decorated with a lace ruff and pearls

Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 19th century. Portrait of Burns (1759-1796)

King William III, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
King William III, 19th century. Portrait of William of Orange (1650-1702)

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"Holl: A Captivating Glimpse into the World of Art and History" Step into the realm of Thomas Telford, where his architectural genius is immortalized by Holl's skilled brushstrokes. Discover James Brindley's legacy as you admire Holl's exquisite portrayal of this visionary engineer. Uncover the fascinating connection between Hans Sloane and W Holl Eng, as their collaboration brings history to life on canvas. Marvel at Coram and Hogarth through Holl's artistry, capturing their shared dedication to improving society. Witness Loyola Praying in all its spiritual intensity, a masterpiece that showcases Holl's ability to capture profound emotion. Ann Maria Tree takes center stage as Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, her captivating performance brought to life by Holl's artistic prowess. "The Daughter of the House" stands tall with grace and elegance, a testament to both Ann Maria Tree and Holl's talent for portraying character depth. St Ignatius Loyola commands attention in an awe-inspiring portrait that pays homage to his influential role in religious history. Behold the haunting beauty of "The place where they laid him, " a 19th-century creation by W Holl that evokes deep contemplation on mortality and loss. In "Then fell she down straightway at his feet, " another 19th-century masterpiece by W Holl, witness raw emotion frozen in time with breathtaking realism. John Hunter comes alive through W Holl’s meticulous brushwork; this Scottish surgeon’s brilliance forever preserved for generations to admire. Join Frank Holl at work as he immerses himself in creating masterpieces that transcend time itself – a glimpse into an artist’s soul.