Lord Robert Cecil Collection

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XCF1127272 Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904); 64.8x52.1 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil (1830-1903)
864778 Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil (1830-1903); (add.info.: Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) English Conservative statesman

Edgar Algernon Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, English lawyer
498887 Edgar Algernon Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, English lawyer, politician and diplomat, from The Year 1919 Illustrated by English Photographer

The Khaki Election
5312125 The Khaki Election by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Khaki Election. Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury (1830-1903)

Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (engraving)
812603 Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury)

Lord Robert Cecil (b / w photo)
3642273 Lord Robert Cecil (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Robert Cecil)

The Marquess of Salisbury speaking in the House of Lords (colour litho)
726908 The Marquess of Salisbury speaking in the House of Lords (colour litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Education Bill Agitation, the Albert Hall Meeting (litho)
1601273 The Education Bill Agitation, the Albert Hall Meeting (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Education Bill Agitation, the Albert Hall Meeting)

The Marquis of Salisbury (b / w photo)
816012 The Marquis of Salisbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903)

Lord Salisbury and Li Hung Chang, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lord Salisbury and Li Hung Chang, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Edgar Algernon Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 1St Viscount Cecil Of Chelwood, 1864 A

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3Rd Marquess Of Salisbury, 1830 To1903. Aka Lord Robert Cecil And Viscount Cranborne. British Statesman And Thrice Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom

The Wind and the Sun, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Wind and the Sun, 1886. Irish Discontent in the sunlight of the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone. On the other side, the wind comes from the Conservative Leader in the House of Lords

The Start, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Start, 1886. On the left at the starting line is the Grand Old Man of politics, the Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone

Secret Meeting of the Conservative Party, 1888. Dressed in cloak and dagger style, the Conservative Party, under the leadership of Lord Salisbury in the centre, meets to discuss policy issues

Such Good Boys!, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Such Good Boys!, 1888. Master Gladstone, the Liberal Leader of the Opposition, and the Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury, promise to be good boys as Mr Speaker reaches for his birch

The Return of the Wanderer, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Return of the Wanderer, 1888. Little Lord Randolph Churchill returns in a furtive manner, watched by a couple of astute journalists

The Great-Little Random, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Great-Little Random, 1887. Little Lord Randolph Churchill is seen storming off in a huff, refusing to obey the Ringmasters instructions

Dressing the Window, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dressing the Window, 1886. The new Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury, decides upon the new shop window. He is being shown a bolt of Irish Policy by his young Chancellor of the Exchequer

Youth on the Prow and Pleasure at the Helm!, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
Youth on the Prow and Pleasure at the Helm!, 1886. Lord Randolph Churchill, the new Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, has found himself doing most of the work on the parliamentary ship

Cross-roads, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
Cross-roads, 1886. The new Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury, pulls up at a crossroads. Two former Liberals, Lord Hartington, and, with the monocle

The Finish, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Finish, 1886. This is a companion cartoon to The Start, published on 3rd July 1886. Lord Salisbury, the Leader in the Lords of the Conservative Party

The Waits, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Waits, 1885. The shadowy figures drinking a toast are Lord Salisbury (right) and Lord Randolph Churchill. Outside are the Liberals Joseph Chamberlain, William Forster

How Shall We Three Meet Again?, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
How Shall We Three Meet Again?, 1885. Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Lord Salisbury, and William Gladstone are represented in this cartoon

Going to the Country, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Going to the Country, 1885. This cartoon depicts the Liberals former Prime Minister, William Gladstone, coming in at the door. Inside, Lord Salisbury is the new Conservative Prime Minister

The New Captain, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Mr John Bull, the representative of the British people, is on a boat being sailed by the new Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury

Fresh Paint!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Fresh Paint!, 1885. This cartoon depicts Britannia, holding the olive branch of peace, being touched-up by the new Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury

Bill The Giant-killer, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
Bill The Giant-killer, 1884. Lord Salisbury, the Conservative Leader in the House of Lords, peers over the battlements at the Franchise Bill which, dressed as a herald, noisily demands entry

We Three!, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
We Three, 1884. The Clown is Lord Randolph Churchill, the leader of a Conservative group known as the Fourth Party. He is sitting in between two Conservative grandees, the Leader in the Upper House

Follow My Leader!, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
Follow My Leader!, 1884. The Conservative Leader in the Upper House, Lord Salisbury, leads this flock of sheep over the hurdle

The Challenge, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Challenge, 1884. The Conservative Leader in the Upper House, Lord Salisbury, is the sentry on guard against unwanted visitors in the Lords

The Hampton Hydra, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Hampton Hydra, 1873. Lord Salisbury faces up to the Hampton Hydra. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 8, 1873

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1883 (engraving)
KW417925 Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1883 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Age We Live In)

Tariff Reform: The leader of the Unionist party persuading Lord Robert Cecil (1864 - 1958), a leading Conservative statesman, to adopt the chief Unionist policy, Tariff Reform

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Lord Robert Cecil, also known as Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, was a prominent figure in British politics during the late 19th century. Born in 1882, this oil on canvas portrait captures his dignified and aristocratic presence. In "The Wind and the Sun, " an artwork by Joseph Swain from 1886, Lord Cecil's influence is depicted as he navigates through the political landscape with grace and determination. Similarly, "The Start" showcases his strategic mindset as he begins his journey towards achieving greatness. His legacy extended beyond politics; Edgar Algernon Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, followed in his footsteps as an English lawyer. The family name carried weight throughout generations. "The Khaki Election" symbolizes Lord Cecil's involvement during a time of great change and upheaval. His leadership skills were tested amidst turbulent times. Even children knew about him through "The Mark S, " an illustration from The Struwwelpeter Alphabet that showcased his impact on society at large. An engraving immortalized Robert Gascoyne-Cecil's image for future generations to admire while a black-and-white photograph captured Lord Robert Cecil's essence more intimately. Whether it was speaking passionately in the House of Lords or addressing crowds at the Albert Hall Meeting during The Education Bill Agitation – both depicted in lithographs – Lord Salisbury commanded attention wherever he went. A snapshot from history reveals a meeting between Lord Salisbury and Li Hung Chang in 1901. This encounter demonstrates not only his diplomatic prowess but also highlights Britain's global reach under his guidance. Lord Robert Cecil left an indelible mark on British politics and society alike. His contributions continue to be celebrated today as we remember this influential statesman who shaped our nation's history with wisdom and vision.