Lord William Russell Collection

The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683
989988 The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683 (The Last Interview of Lord and Lady Russell), 1852 (oil on canvas) by Lucy

Trial of Lord William Russell (litho)
5206808 Trial of Lord William Russell (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of Lord William Russell)

Portrait of Lord William Russell, engraved by H. Robinson (engraving)
2563415 Portrait of Lord William Russell, engraved by H. Robinson (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: William Russell)

Lord William Russell, 1683, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5199149 Lord William Russell, 1683, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord William Russell, 1683)

Lord W Russell Condemned
LLM338177 Lord W Russell Condemned by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord W Russell Condemned)

The Trial of William Lord Russell (engraving)
2563418 The Trial of William Lord Russell (engraving) by Hayter, George (1792-1871); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: William Russell, Lord Russell (29 September 1639 - 21 July 1683)

Lord W Russels last interview with his family (engraving)
727118 Lord W Russels last interview with his family (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord W Russels last interview with his family)

Cast of The Guardian (engraving)
733818 Cast of The Guardian (engraving) by Roberts, James (fl.1786); Private Collection; (add.info.: The honorable Richard Edgcumbe in the character of Young Clackitt)

Trial of Lord William Russell
LLM456007 Trial of Lord William Russell by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of Lord William Russell)

Lady Rachel Russell and her children parting from Lord William Russell (engraving)
5210722 Lady Rachel Russell and her children parting from Lord William Russell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord William Russell (engraving)
671671 Lord William Russell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord William Russell)

Trial of Lord William Russell (engraving)
654502 Trial of Lord William Russell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of Lord William Russell)

William Lord Russel (engraving)
2563416 William Lord Russel (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) & Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: William Russell)

Lord William Russell receiving Communion, engraved by C. H. Jeens (engraving)
2563414 Lord William Russell receiving Communion, engraved by C.H. Jeens (engraving) by Johnston, A.; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: William Russell)

The Bedford Children St George And The Dragon
The Bedford Children, St George and the Dragon. The Duke of Bedford with his brothers and Miss Vernon (Henrietta Greville (nee Vernon), Countess of Warwick, 1760-1838, second wife of George Greville

Hon Rd Edgcumbe, Lord William Russell, Lady Caroline Spencer, 1788, (1909). Artist: James Roberts
Hon Rd Edgcumbe in the Character of Clackitt Lord William Russell in the character of Mr Heartly, Lady Caroline Spencer, in the Character of Harrieth, 1788

The trial of Lord William Russell (1639-1683), English politician, c1902. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

Lord William Russell Condemned, 1683, (c1850). Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)

Lord Russell, English politician, 1796. Portrait of William, Lord Russell (1639-1683)

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"Unveiling the Tragic Tale of Lord William Russell: A Captivating Engraved Chronicle" In a poignant engraving, we witness Lord William Russell's final interview with his beloved family. The somber atmosphere encapsulates their bittersweet farewell, as destiny prepares to unfold its cruel hand. Another engraving reveals the shocking discovery of Lord William Russell's murder. The chilling scene unravels the dark secrets that shrouded his untimely demise, leaving society in disbelief and mourning. Justice prevails as Francois Benjamin Courvoisier faces execution for the heinous crime committed against Lord William Russell. This engraved depiction captures the solemnity of that fateful day on 6th July 1840 when retribution was served. Amongst these engravings lies a heart-wrenching portrayal of the parting between Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683. Their love torn apart by political turmoil, forever etched in history as a symbol of sacrifice and devotion. The litho artwork showcasing the trial transports us back to an era where justice teetered on a knife-edge. Every stroke portrays the intensity within those hallowed courtrooms during this pivotal moment in time. Through an intricately engraved portrait by H. Robinson, we glimpse into the soulful eyes himself. His noble countenance reflects both strength and vulnerability—a testament to his enduring legacy. Further exploring his life, another engraving presents us with an image from Vernon Gallery capturing Lord William Russell's essence in 1683—an embodiment of grace amidst turbulent times; truly a man ahead of his era. As fate takes its course, we are confronted with yet another engraved scene—Lord W. Russel condemned—a stark reminder that even nobility can fall victim to injustice when power is wielded mercilessly. Witnessing "The Trial of William Lord Russell, " immortalized through an evocative engraving, we are transported to the courtroom where truth and falsehood clashed.