Noble Man Collection (#3)

An archery meet at the Crystal Palace, London, England. Line engraving, English, 1859
LONDON: ARCHERY, 1859. An archery meet at the Crystal Palace, London, England. Line engraving, English, 1859

A fashionable pastime: archery practice. Wood engraving, American, 19th century
ARCHERY, 19th CENTURY. A fashionable pastime: archery practice. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

James J. ( Gentleman Jim ) Corbett shakes hands with John J. Sullivan after their championship fight in New Orleans
CORBETT & SULLIVAN, 1892. James J. ( Gentleman Jim ) Corbett shakes hands with John J. Sullivan after their championship fight in New Orleans, 7 September 1892. Line engraving from the Police Gazette

Japanese from a broad social spectrum eating rice. From left: nobleman, samurai, peasants, monk, merchant, and artisan
JAPAN: SOCIAL CLASSES. Japanese from a broad social spectrum eating rice. From left: nobleman, samurai, peasants, monk, merchant, and artisan. Scroll painting, 1843

Lacquered wood figure of a nobleman, Kamakura period, 14th century
JAPAN: NOBLEMAN. Lacquered wood figure of a nobleman, Kamakura period, 14th century

Having Taken All The Legal Steps, Mr. Tagg Is Greatly Mortified At His Daughters Refusal To Marry A Nobleman
GIBSON: DRAWINGS, 1904. Having Taken All The Legal Steps, Mr. Tagg Is Greatly Mortified At His Daughters Refusal To Marry A Nobleman. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1904

The race is not always to the beautiful. Drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRL, 1900. The race is not always to the beautiful. Drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson

(1757-1834). French soldier and statesman. Lafayette grieving at the tomb of George Washington on Mount Vernon
MARQUIS de LAFAYETTE (1757-1834). French soldier and statesman. Lafayette grieving at the tomb of George Washington on Mount Vernon, Virginia, August 1825, during his tour of the United States

CIVIL WAR: LEISURE, 1862. Prince Robert, Duke of Chartres (left), with Prince Philippe, Count of Paris and Prince Francois of Joinville

CIVIL WAR: LUNCH, 1862. Prince Robert, Duke of Chartres with Prince Philippe, Count of Paris and Prince Francois of Joinville having lunch with friends at Camp Winfield Scott near Yorktown, Virginia

BENJAMIN THOMPSON (1753-1814). Count Rumford. American physicist, inventor and adventurer. While in the service of the Elector of Bavaria (1784-1795)

DUC de SAINT-SIMON (1675-1755). Louis de Rouvroy. French soldier, statesman, and writer. Lithograph, French, 19th century

MINNESINGER, 14th CENTURY. The minnesinger Schenke von Limburg in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

FRANCIS BACON (1561-1626). 1st Baron Verulam and 1st Viscount St. Albans. English philosopher, statesman, and author. Copper engraving from his Posthumous works, 1657

FRANCIS EGERTON (1800-1857). First Earl of Ellesmere. English statesman and author. Drawing, c1835, by Daniel Maclise

COUNT ZYGMUNT KRASINSKI (1812-1859). Polish poet. Line engraving, 19th century

COUNT GIACOMO LEOPARDI (1798-1837). Italian poet. Steel engraving, Italian, 19th century

DUC LA ROCHEFOUCAULD (1613-1680). Duc Francois de La Rochefoucauld. French writer. Line engraving after the painting by Jean Petitot (1607-1691)

LORD DUNSANY & WIFE. 18th Baron. Also known as Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett. Irish writer photographed with his wife

BARON VON HARDENBERG (1772-1801). Pseudonym Novalis. German lyric poet. Line engraving by Eduard Eichens

ELIE METCHNIKOFF (1845-1916). Russian zoologist and bacteriologist. Photographed in 1909 with Count Leo Tolstoy (left)

THOMAS SACKVILLE (1536-1608). 1st Earl of Dorset and Baron Buckhurst. English diplomat and poet. Stipple engraving, 1829

CREBILLON (1674-1762). Pseudonym of Prosper Jolyot, Sieur de Crais-Billon. French tragic poet. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

MONTESQUIOU-FEZENSAC (1855-1921). Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. French poet and essayist. Caricature, c1905, by Leonetto Cappiello

THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY (1800-1859). 1st Baron Macaulay. English writer and statesman. Mezzotint engraving, 1852, by John Sartain after E.U. Eddis

MINNESINGER, 14th CENTURY. The minnesinger Heinrich von Rugge in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

DISRAELI SIGNATURE. Autograph signature of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. English statesman and writer

LORD DUNSANY (1878-1957). 18th Baron of Dunsany. Also known as Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett. Irish writer and dramatist. Photograph, c1919

DISRAELI CARTOON, 1876. Cartoon by John Tenniel suggesting that Benjamin Disraelis acceptance of a Peerage, becoming Earl of Beaconsfield, was a fair return for having made his Queen an Empress

ALFRED TENNYSON (1809-1892). 1st Baron Tennyson. English poet. Wood engraving after a photograph, 1888

CHARLES PERCY SNOW (1905-1980). Baron Snow. English writer, physicist and diplomat. Photographed in 1965

HEIDELBERG LIEDER, 14th C. The minnesinger Dietmar der Sezzer in a tournament in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder ms

GEORGE GORDON BYRON. (1788-1824). English poet. Oil on canvas, 1813, by Thomas Phillips

SIR FULKE GREVILLE (1554-1628). 1st Braon Brooke. English poet and statesman. Steel engraving, English, 1823

LEO NIKOLAEVICH TOLSTOY (1828-1910). Russian novelist and philosopher

GERMAN MINNESINGER 14th C. The minnesinger Alram von Gresten, in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

HEIDELBERG LIEDER, C. 14th. The minnesinger Graf Kraft von Toggenburg in an illumination from the early 14th century
HEIDELBERG LIEDER, C.14th. The minnesinger Graf Kraft von Toggenburg in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

DUDLEY NORTH (1602-1677). English writer. Stipple engraving, English, 1799

HENRY HOWARD (1517?-1547). Earl of Surrey. English poet and soldier. Stipple engraving, 19th century

COUNT KEYSERLING (1880-1946). Count Hermann Alexander Keyserling. German social philosopher and writer. Photographed in his study at the Darmstadt, Germany, School of Wisdom, c1935

MINNESINGER LIEDER. The minnesinger Rudolf von Rotenberg. Illumination from the great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript, early 14th century

HEIDELBERG LIEDER. The minnesinger Heinrich von Meissen, called Frauenlob (Praiser of Ladies), playing the fiddle with bagpipes and psaltery to the right and a shawmist behind him

HORACE WALPOLE (1717-1797). 4th Earl of Orford. English man of letters and collector. Line and stipple engraving after a miniature, 1745, by C.F. Zincke

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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.