Noble Man Collection (#10)

SIR CHARLES WOOD (1800-1885). 1st Viscount Halifax. English politician. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1851

LORD CHARLES THOMSON (1799-1841). Charles Edward Poulett Thomson. Baron Sydenham. British economic expert. Line engraving, American, 19th century

ROBERT DEVEREUX (1591-1646). 3rd Earl of Essex. English parliamentary general. Line engraving, English, 1643

MARQUIS de MONTCALM. (1712-1759). French soldier. Colored engraving

JOHN MAITLAND (1616-1682). Second Earl and first Duke of Lauderdale. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century, after a portrait by Sir Peter Lely

SEDAN CHAIR, 18th CENTURY. Wood engraving after Reginald Birch, 1884

FREDERICK LEIGHTON (1830-1896). Baron Leighton of Stretton. English painter. Wood engraving, English, 1879

GIOVANNI MONALDESCHI, d. 1657. Italian nobleman and favorite of Queen Christina of Sweden. Monaldeschis grave marker in the church at Avon, France

ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (1610-1688). French naval commander. Copper engraving, 18th century

ALBRECHT von WALLENSTEIN (1583-1634). Albrecht Eusebius Wenzel von Wallenstein. Austrian general. Contemporary copper engraving with an inset depicting Wallensteins assassination

KINGSs COURT, 13th CENTURY. Bishops and nobles consult the king to ascertain his wishes. Line engraving after an illustration from the Heidelberg manuscript of the Sachsenspiegel

EARL OF CARDIGAN (1797-1868), James Thomas Brudenell: line and stipple engraving, English, 19th century

ARREST OF WILLIAM KIDD (c1645-1701). Also know as Captain Kidd. Arrested in Boston, 1699, at the house of the Earl of Bellomont, colonial governor of Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 19th century

GUILLAUME DUBOIS (1656-1723). French Cardinal, Archbishop, and Duke of Cambrai

FREDERICK NORTH (1732-1792). 2nd Earl of Guilford; known as Lord North. English statesman. Stipple engraving, English, 1805

HENRY TEMPLE PALMERSTON 3rd Viscount (1784-1865). English politician. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

3rd EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON (1573-1624), Henry Wriothesley: stipple engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Mirevelt

BATTLE OF RAMILLIES. War of the Spanish Succession, 1701-1713. John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, leading a cavalry charge at the Battle of Ramillies, Belgium, 1706. Line engraving, 19th century

JAMES T. BRUDENELL (1797-1868). 7th Earl of Cardigan. English soldier. Line and stipple engraving, English, 19th century

TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA. The two gentlemen, Valentine and Proteus, meet in a piazza in Verona: wood engraving, 19th century

LORD BOLINGBROKE (1678-1751). Henry St. John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke. English statesman and orator. Steel engraving, English, 1836

ICE SKATING, 1877. An elegant skating party in Central Park, New York City. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1877

2ND EARL OF SHELBURNE (1737-1805). William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne. English statesman. Steel engraving, English, 1836, after the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds

GEORGE GORDON BYRON (1788-1824). 6th Baron Byron. English poet. Wood engraving, 19th century

EDWARD MONTAGU (1625-1672). First Earl of Sandwich. Stipple engraving, English, 1830, after a painting by Sir Peter Lely

HENRY PALMERSTON (1784-1865). Henry John Temple Palmerston. 3rd Viscount. English statesman. Steel engraving, 19th century

LESSEPS (1805-1894). Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps. French diplomat and promoter of the Suez and Panama Canals. Wood engraving, French, 1869

BRITISH HOUSE OF LORDS. French engraving after A. C. Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson
BRITISH HOUSE OF LORDS. French engraving after A.C. Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson

THOMAS PELHAM-HOLLES (1693-1768). 1st Duke of Newcastle. English politician. Steel engraving, English, 1836

ACT OF UNION, 1707. The Scottish Duke of Queensbury presenting to Queen Anne of England the Act of Union, creating Great Britain in 1707. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

CHARLES THE BOLD (1433-1477). Duke Charles of Burgundy. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

3RD BARON RAYLEIGH (1842-1919). John William Strutt. English mathematician and physicist. Wood engraving, 1875

WILLIAM PARSONS (1800-1867). 3rd Earl of Rosse. Irish astronomer. Colored engraving, American 1867
WILLIAM PARSONS (1800-1867).3rd Earl of Rosse. Irish astronomer. Colored engraving, American 1867

HORATIO NELSON (1758-1805). British naval officer: steel engraving, 19th century, after John Hoppner

KING LOUIS XI OF FRANCE accepting a treaty presented by Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, at Peronne, France, in 1467: steel engraving, French, 19th century

GEORGE MACARTNEY (1737-1806). 1st Earl Macartney. British diplomat. Stipple engraving, early 19th century

CARDINAL RICHELIEU (1585-1642). Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de Richelieu. French cardinal and statesman. One of Richelieus cinq auteurs (five authors)

WILLIAM GRENVILLE (1759-1834). British Prime Minister William Wyndham Grenville, Lord Grenville. Stipple engraving, English, 1829

THOMAS WENTWORTH (1593-1641). First Earl of Strafford. Line-and-stipple engraving, English, 19th century, after a portrait by Sir Anthony Van Dyck

EDWARD HYDE (1661-1723). 3rd Earl of Clarendon. English colonial administrator in America. Hyde in female dress when governor of New York as Lord Cornbury. Wood engraving

ALESSANDRO FARNESE (1545-1592). Duke of Parma; Italian general and diplomat. Copper engraving, 18th century

EDWARD DE VERE (1550-1604). 17th Earl of Oxford: steel engraving, 19th century, after a contemporary portrait

THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY (1800-1859). 1st Baron Macaulay. English writer and statesman. Steel engraving, 19th century

GEORGE MONCK (1608-1670). 1st Duke of Albemarle. English soldier. Stipple engraving, English, 1836, after a painting by Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)

DUKE OF ARGYLL (1845-1914). John Douglas Sutherland Argyll, Marquis of Lorne and 9th Duke of Argyll. British statesman. Wood engraving, 1871

FLORIDA: FORT CAROLINE. Huguenot colonists at Fort Caroline, Florida building a ship to return them to France, 1562. Wood engraving, 19th century

LORD WILLIAM LAMB (1779-1848). 2nd Viscount Melbourne. English statesman. Wood engraving, 1848, after Sir George Hayter

DUKE OF KENT (1767-1820). Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent. Fourth son of George III of England and father of Queen Victoria. Wood engraving, 1886

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In the realm of art, a noble man emerges from the depths of history, depicted in Botticelli's masterpiece "Primavera. " With grace and elegance, he stands among the ethereal figures, embodying nobility in every brushstroke. His presence exudes an aura of sophistication and refinement. Moving forward through time, we find ourselves in the grandeur of Lloyds of London. The Great Room echoes with whispers of insurance deals and fortunes made. Amongst this bustling scene, a noble man commands attention with his distinguished demeanor. He navigates through the intricacies of business with integrity and honor. Centuries earlier, Henry Wriothesley finds himself confined within the Tower of London. Despite his captivity, his spirit remains unbroken as portrayed by John de Critz's oil painting. This nobleman exemplifies resilience and strength even amidst adversity. The medieval tournament comes alive before our eyes; knights on horseback compete for glory and honor. Amidst this spectacle stands a noble man receiving a trophy - a symbol not only of victory but also chivalry and courage. Ranjitsinhji catches our gaze next - an enigmatic figure captured by Spy's penmanship. As an embodiment of nobility both on and off the cricket field, he inspires admiration for his skillful play as well as his character. Simon De Montfort (Elder) takes us back to historical battles fought for justice and freedom. A leader among men who championed democracy during turbulent times – truly a nobleman whose legacy endures. Alexander Herzen emerges as another beacon amongst these illustrious figures—a Russian philosopher whose ideas challenged societal norms while advocating for equality and individual liberty—an intellectual aristocrat fighting for change. Baron Friedrich von Steuben strides onto the stage next—a Prussian-born American soldier who played an instrumental role in shaping America's military prowess during its formative years—his dedication to duty making him a nobleman of the highest order.