Jc Armytage Collection

Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Artist: JC Armytage
Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue)

Troyes, c1833, (mid-late 19th century). Creator: JC Armytage
Troyes, c1833, (mid-late 19th century). View of the town of Troyes on the River Seine in France. Engraving after a watercolour. [Longman & Co, London]

Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff. (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870. Artists
Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff. (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Daniel Defoe in the Pillory, Temple Bar, London, c1840?. Artist: JC Armytage
View of Daniel Defoe in the pillory at Temple Bar, London, c1840?, surrounded by a crowd

The Plains of Lower Wallachia, c1840. Artist: JC Armytage
The Plains of Lower Wallachia, c1840. After William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854). [James S. Virtue, London, c1840]

Battle of the Alma, 1859. Artist: J Cantrill
Battle of the Alma, 1859. The first battle of the Crimean War (1853-1856), took place south of the River Alma. An Anglo-French force under Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud and FitzRoy Somerset

Battle of Bunkers Hill, 1859. Artist: JC Armytage
Battle of Bunkers Hill, 1859. During the Siege of Boston in the early stages of American Revolutionary War, the battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown

A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1859. Artist: JC Armytage
A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1859. International exhibition organised by Henry Cole and Prince Albert, in London, 1 May to 11 October 1851

Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra), 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra), 19th century

Magdalene of France, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage
Magdalene of France, (19th century). Possibly a portrait of Madeleine de Valois (1520-1537), Queen consort of King James V of Scotland

Maryport, Cumbria, England, 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
Maryport, Cumbria, England, 19th century

General Burgoyne Addressing the Indians, c18th century. Artist: H Warren
General Burgoyne Addressing the Indians, c18th century. General John Burgoyne (1722-1792) was a British army officer, politician and dramatist

St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841. Artist: William Henry Bartlett
St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841

The Surrender of Calais, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, 19th century. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais in 1346, asks for six citizens to be sent to him

The New Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey, late 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
The New Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey, late 19th century. Charterhouse, a public school, was founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of a Carthusian monastery

The Eagle Tower, Carnarvon Castle, Caernarfon, North Wales, 1860. Artist: JC Armytage
The Eagle Tower, Carnarvon Castle, Caernarfon, North Wales, 1860

The Battle of La Hogue, 1692, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
The Battle of La Hogue, 1692, (1860). Battles between an allied British and Dutch fleet and a French force, on the northern and eastern sides of the Cotentin in Normandy

Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Pierre de Bocosel de Chastelard (1540-1562) was in love with Mary

The Surrender of Calais, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, (1860)

Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). Artist: JC Armytage
Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). After David Wilkies painting, The Wounded Guerilla

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JC Armytage was a talented artist who captured various historical and cultural moments in his captivating works. In Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886, he skillfully depicted the picturesque beauty of the harbor with intricate details that transport viewers to another time. Similarly, his piece Troyes, c1833 showcases his ability to recreate scenes from the past with precision and authenticity. One of Armytage's notable works is The Death of Caesar (Julius Caesar), c1870. This powerful painting captures the dramatic moment of Caesar's demise, showcasing Armytage's mastery in capturing emotion through art. Another masterpiece by him is Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870 which brings Shakespearean characters to life on canvas. Armytage also had a talent for depicting historical events such as Daniel Defoe in the Pillory at Temple Bar, London, c1840?. Through this artwork, he sheds light on an important moment in history while showcasing his attention to detail. The Plains of Lower Wallachia, c1840 further demonstrates his ability to capture landscapes with breathtaking accuracy. In Battle of the Alma and Battle of Bunkers Hill both painted in 1859; Armytage showcases not only his artistic skills but also highlights significant military conflicts through vivid imagery. A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park from 1859 provides a glimpse into Victorian-era innovation and progress. Armytage's versatility extends beyond historical events; Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra) portrays romance amidst political turmoil while Magdalene of France captivates audiences with its enigmatic beauty. Lastly, the Great Exhibition held at Hyde Park, Londonin 1851 is immortalized by JC Armytagewith meticulous detail capturingthe grandeurof oneof history’s most iconic events.