Lord Lytton Collection

Lord Lytton, the new Viceroy of India, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lord Lytton, the new Viceroy of India, 1876. Lord Lytton, during a career of twenty-six years in the public service, has proved himself not only a first-rate man of business

The Late Right Hon The Earl of Lytton, GCB 1831-1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Late Right Hon The Earl of Lytton, GCB 1831-1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India, 1877: The Imperial Durbar at Delhi, New Years Day, (1901). The ceremony, at Coronation Park, Delhi, India, was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton

Portrait of Lord Lytton, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Lord Lytton, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Lord Lytton (colour litho)
612247 Lord Lytton (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lytton, The Vice-Empress, 18 March 1876)

Lord Lytton, the New Viceroy of India (engraving)
1105931 Lord Lytton, the New Viceroy of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lytton, the New Viceroy of India)

Lord Lytton
LLM455452 Lord Lytton by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lytton. Illustration from The Modern Portrait Gallery (Cassell, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Lord Lytton (colour litho)
612206 Lord Lytton (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lytton, The representative of romance, 29 October 1870)

Portrait of Lord Lytton (engraving)
653828 Portrait of Lord Lytton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Lord Lytton)

Edward Robert Lytton Bulwer-Lytton
2905714 Edward Robert Lytton Bulwer-Lytton by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Robert Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton)

Lord Lytton and the Afghan Campaign, Bridge of Boats across the River Indus at Kushalghan (engraving)
1037649 Lord Lytton and the Afghan Campaign, Bridge of Boats across the River Indus at Kushalghan (engraving) by English School

The Imperial Assembly of India at Delhi (engraving)
1106155 The Imperial Assembly of India at Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Assembly of India at Delhi)

Empress of India, the Viceroy presenting to the Maharajah Scindiah of Gwalior a Banner prepared by Order of the Queen
1059426 Empress of India, the Viceroy presenting to the Maharajah Scindiah of Gwalior a Banner prepared by Order of the Queen and Empress (engraving) by English School

Thomas Hood, Lord Macaulay, Alfred Tennyson, Lord Lytton, Henry W Longfellow (engraving)
960796 Thomas Hood, Lord Macaulay, Alfred Tennyson, Lord Lytton, Henry W Longfellow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hood, Lord Macaulay)

Sketches at the New India and Ceylon Exhibition at Earls Court (litho)
1042164 Sketches at the New India and Ceylon Exhibition at Earls Court (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

England and Afghanistan (engraving)
1060422 England and Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England and Afghanistan)

Lord Lytton ("Owan Meredith") (engraving)
664272 Lord Lytton (" Owan Meredith" ) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lytton (" Owan Meredith" )

Knebworth (b / w photo)
5209145 Knebworth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knebworth. Illustration for Beautiful Britain, Views of Our Stately Homes (Werner)

The late Lord Lytton, GCB (b / w photo)
1592176 The late Lord Lytton, GCB (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Lord Lytton, GCB)

A Reception by Madame Carnot at the Elysee, Paris (engraving)
1062659 A Reception by Madame Carnot at the Elysee, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Reception by Madame Carnot at the Elysee, Paris)

Titlepage to Lord Lyttons Last Poem (engraving)
1603845 Titlepage to Lord Lyttons Last Poem (engraving) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titlepage to Lord Lyttons Last Poem)

Lord Lytton (engraving)
3099765 Lord Lytton (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lytton. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Empress of India, Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, reading Her Majestys Telegram to the Delhi Assemblage (engraving)
1059442 Empress of India, Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, reading Her Majestys Telegram to the Delhi Assemblage (engraving) by English School

Lord Lytton (engraving)
1104386 Lord Lytton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lytton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Creator: Frederick Hollyer
The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877, (1901). Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India on 1 January 1877. The ceremony was attended by Viceroy of India Lord Lytton

Lord Lytton, c1877, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Lord Lytton, c1877, (1901). Portrait of Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton (1831-1891), who served as Viceroy of India between 1876 and 1880

Lord Lytton, 1876, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lytton (1876), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, English poet and statesman, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, English poet and statesman, c1890. The son of the novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

Right Hon Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Hon Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy

Illustration for the poem Last Words by Owen Meredith, 1860. Artist: John Everett Millais
Illustration for the poem Last Words by Owen Meredith, 1860. Will watching and listening at his friends deathbed. Owen Meredith was the pseudonym of Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton (1831-1891)

Pig-stickers, Beware!, 1878. Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, wearing a topee, tests the point of a spear as his horse rears

Hot Pies!, 1879. Artist: Joseph Swain
Hot Pies!, 1879. A group of politicians are devouring pies representing countries. Lord Lytton, the viceroy of India, dressed as a waiter, brings another pie, to which Disraeli ( Master Benjamin )

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Lord Lytton, also known as Edward Robert Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, was a prominent figure during the era of British imperialism in India. As the Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880, he played a significant role in shaping the country's history. One of Lord Lytton's notable achievements was Queen Victoria proclaiming herself Empress of India in 1877. This momentous event took place at the Imperial Durbar held in Delhi, where Lord Lytton orchestrated an extravagant ceremony to mark this imperial milestone. However, not all aspects of Lord Lytton's tenure were celebrated. The Famine in India remains a dark chapter during his time as Viceroy. In an engraving depicting him alongside the Commissioner of Mysore holding a Council at Bangalore, we catch a glimpse into their efforts to address and mitigate the devastating effects of this humanitarian crisis. Despite these challenges, Lord Lytton left behind lasting impressions through various portraits and engravings that captured his distinguished presence. A portrait by James Grant showcases his dignified demeanor while another color litho emphasizes his authority as New Viceroy. Lord Lytton's influence extended beyond administrative matters; he actively participated in military campaigns such as the Afghan Campaign. An engraving depicts him overseeing operations on the Bridge of Boats across River Indus at Kushalghan—a testament to his strategic acumen and leadership skills. Furthermore, Lord Lytton presided over important assemblies like The Imperial Assembly of India at Delhi. Another engraving portrays him presenting a banner prepared by order of Queen Victoria to Maharajah Scindiah—an emblematic gesture symbolizing British control and dominance over Indian princely states.