Layard Collection

Gilgamesh / Layard Relief
Gilgamesh, the Sumerian King of Uruk

Hall in an Assyrian palace. Reconstruction, 1849. Creator: Layard, Sir Austen Henry (1817-1894)
Hall in an Assyrian palace. Reconstruction (From "The Nineveh Court in the Crystal Palace" by Austen Henry Layard), 1849. Private Collection

Layards discoveries at Nimroud (engraving)
6010341 Layards discoveries at Nimroud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Layards discoveries at Nimroud)

Phoenician War Galley; from Layard (engraving)
670290 Phoenician War Galley; from Layard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phoenician War Galley; from Layard)

The Palace of Kouyunjik, Restored. (After Layard), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of Kouyunjik, Restored. (After Layard), 1890. Daily life on the mound-ruin of Kouyunjik, palace of Sennacherib in Nineveh. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Palaces of Nimrud Restored, 1853. A reconstruction of the palaces built by the Assyrian King Ashurbanipal on the banks of the Tigris in the 7th century BC

Austen Henry Layard
AUSTEN HENRY LAYARD Archaeologist and diplomat

A Lama, Lamma or Lamassu, a Sumerian or Assyrian diety which had a human head, the body of a bull or a lion, and bird wings. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

account visit Chaldaean Christians Kurdistan
with an account of a visit to the Chaldaean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis, or devilworshippers; and an enquiry into the manners and arts of the ancient Assyrians, Nineveh and its remains

Eunuch warrior battle Nineveh remains account
Eunuch warrior in battle, Nineveh and its remains, with an account of a visit to the Chaldaean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis

monuments Nineveh drawings spott first series
The monuments of Nineveh: from drawings made on the spott: first series, Layard, Austen Henry, Sir, 1817-1894, 1849

Nisroch, Assyrian god, mid 19th century. Assyrian eagle-winged god Nisroch carrying a pine cone, the symbol of regeneration. Ancient Assyria, a kingdom of Mesoptamia, was located in modern Iraq

Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon, Nineveh, 1853. Artist: N Chevalier
Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon, Nineveh, 1853. Between 1845 and 1851 British archaeologist Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894)

Iraq / Tell Afar
An engraving showing Layards camp close to Tell Afer. Recent excavations close by at Qermez Dere have revealed evidence of an early Aceramic Neolithic settlement. Date: 1849

A city taken by assault by the Assyrians, c1853, (c1900-1920). A 19th-century drawing of a bas-relief in the British Museum from the Assyrian empire (c7th century BC)

Assault on the City of Lachish, 700-692 BC, (c1900-1920). Artist: Sir Austen Henry Layard
Assault on the City of Lachish, 700-692 BC, (c1900-1920). A print after a 19th-century drawing from Layards Monuments of Nineveh

Assyrians moving a winged bull, c7th century BC, (c1900-1920). Artist: Sir Austen Henry Layard
Assyrians moving a winged bull, c7th century BC, (c1900-1920). A print after a 19th-century drawing from Layards Monuments of Nineveh

Right Hon Austen Henry Layard DCL, British Ambassador to Constantinople, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Hon Austen Henry Layard DCL, British Ambassador to Constantinople, 1877. Between 1845 and 1851, Layard (1817-1894) excavated the remains of the ancient Assyrian capitals of Nimrud

Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894), British archaeologist, poltician and diplomat, 1851. Excavated Nimrud/Nineveh, Iraq. Wood engraving

Austen Henry Layard, English archaeologist, politician and diplomat, c1880. Between 1845 and 1851 Layard (1817-1894) excavated the remains of the ancient Assyrian capitals of Nimrud and Nineveh

Reconstruction of the north-eastern facade of Sennacheribs palace (Kouyunjik), Assyrian, 1853. Sennacherib, King of Assyria (701 BC-681 BC), built a magnificent palace at the kingdoms capital

Royal visit to India: Prince of Wales presented with address
Royal visit to India: Mr Layard presenting to the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) the address of the municipal council at Colombo, Ceylon, 1876 Date: 1876

Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). Portrait. Colored engra
Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English traveller and politician. Engraving in The Universal History, 1892. Colored

Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English archaeologist. Know
Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English traveller, archaeologist, cuneiformist, art historian, draughtsman, collector, author, politician and diplomat

Layard / Whitehall
MRS LAYARD Date: -

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The War in the East, Arrival of Mr. Layard, the New British Ambassador, at Constantinople: the Reception at the Arsenal

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The War in the East, Arrival of Mr. Layard, the New British Ambassador, at Constantinople: on the Way to the Embassy

Mrs. Layard Lord George Montagu (Attache)

Rt. Hon, Austen Henry Layard (Ambassador)

Austin Henry Layard, Ll. D. Discoverer of the Nimroud Sculptures, 1851 Engraving
Austin Henry Layard, Ll.D. Discoverer of the Nimroud Sculptures, 1851 Engraving

SIR AUSTEN HENRY LAYARD (1817-1894). English archaeologist and diplomat. Photographed c1877

RENOIR: NUDE WITH PILLOWS. Oil on canvas, Pierre-Auguste Renior, 1907

Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon. From Austen Layard Discoveries in the Ruins of Ninevah and Babylon London 1853. Lithograph

Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) English archaeologist, politician and diplomat. Excavated Nimrud/Ninevah near Mosul, Iraq, in 1845-7 and 1849-51. Photograph published c1880. Woodburytype

Reconstruction of the north-eastern facade of Sennacheribs (d681BC) palace (Kouyunijik). Assyrian. From Austen Layard Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon, London, 1853

Mrs. Layard Lord George Montagu (attache)

Rt. Hon, Austen Henry Layard (ambassador)

Austin Henry Layard, Ll. D. Discoverer of the Nimroud Sculptures, 1851 Engraving
Austin Henry Layard, Ll.D. Discoverer of the Nimroud Sculptures, 1851 Engraving

ASSYRIA: ANTIQUITIES, 1850. The shipping to London, England, of more than one hundred tons of Assyrian sculptures excavated by Austen Henry Layard at Nimrud (Calah)

Captain Layard, aide-de-camp to Lieutenant General Pennefather, KCB. Captain Layard, full-length portrait, standing next to a horse, facing left, in front of a tent. Date 1855

Lieutenant General Pennefather, & Captain Wing, Captain Layard, Captain Ellison, Colonel Wilbraham, Colonel Percy Herbert, Major Thackwell & Dr. Wood, officers of his staff

Black Stele / Shalmaneser
This obelisk of black marble was found by Layard in the centre of the mound of Nimrud, and it is now in the British Museum. The four sides depict the life of Shalmaneser III

Lecture / British Museum
A lecture in the Assyrian Gallery of the British Museum. The speaker points towards one of the massive carved Lion supports removed by Layard from excavations at Nineveh

Tail of Comet 1853
Passing Events or The Tail of the Comet of 1853. A summary of the years notable events include the bringing of Layards bulls to the British Museum

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Austen Henry Layard: Unveiling the Ancient World Step into the fascinating world of Austen Henry Layard, a renowned British archaeologist, politician, and diplomat who dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of ancient civilizations. From Gilgamesh to the Layard Relief, his discoveries have left an indelible mark on our understanding of history. Layard's tireless efforts brought forth astonishing monuments from Nineveh, their intricate drawings revealing stories long forgotten. His first series of spot-on excavations at Nimroud unearthed treasures that had been buried for centuries, leaving historians in awe. Engravings depicting a Phoenician War Galley showcased Layard's meticulous attention to detail and artistic flair. Each stroke captured the essence of this ancient vessel, transporting us back in time to witness its grandeur firsthand. In 1890, an unknown creator unveiled "The Procession of the Bull, " a masterpiece inspired by Layard's findings. This captivating artwork immortalized the magnificence surrounding these majestic creatures and their significance in ancient cultures. Layard's restorations breathed life into historical sites such as The Palace of Kouyunjik and The Palaces of Nimrud. These architectural wonders were meticulously reconstructed under his watchful eye, allowing us to envision their former glory with unparalleled clarity. Through his artistry and expertise as an archaeologist-turned-artist, Sir Austen Henry Layard depicted dramatic scenes like no other. "A city taken by assault by Assyrians" transports us right into battle while "Assault on the City of Lachish" captures intense moments from 700-692 BC with remarkable precision. One cannot overlook Layard's pivotal role in preserving history through his depiction of Assyrians moving a winged bull. This iconic image encapsulates both power and grace—a testament to civilization's rich tapestry that he tirelessly unraveled piece by piece.