Noble Man Collection (#5)

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

ALFRED VICTOR de VIGNY (1797-1863). French man of letters. Line and stipple engraving, French, 19th century

JOHN BUCHAN (1875-1940). 1st Baron Tweedsmuir. Scottish author and administrator

KNIGHT, 14th CENTURY. The minnesinger Herzog Heinrich von Breslau receiving the victors wreath at the end of a tournament. Illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

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

LORD DUNSANY (1878-1957). 18th Baron. Also known as Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett. Irish poet and dramatist

FREDERICK WILLIAM ROLFE (1860-1913). English writer and eccentric, generally known by his pseudonym Baron Corvo. Wood engraving by S.L. Hartz

GUISE ASSASSINATIONS, 1588. The assassinations of Henri I, Duke of Guise, and his brother, Louis II, Cardial of Guise, by the guards of King Henry III of France at the Chteau de Blois

SIR FRANCIS DASHWOOD (1708-1781). 15th Baron le Despencer. English profligate. Sir Francis at his Devotions. Engraving after a painting by William Hogarth

WILLIAM LEGGE (1731-1801). 2nd Earl of Dartmouth. Undated line engraving

GUY CARLETON (1724-1808). First Baron Dorchester. British soldier and administrator. Wood engraving, 19th century

SPAIN: ESCORIAL PALACE. Spanish noblemen overlooking the Escorial Palace in Spain. Line engraving, 17th century

GEORGE CAREY (1547-1603). Second Baron Hunsdon. English nobleman and patron of Shakespeare. Line engraving, 19th century

ENGLAND: THAMES RIVER. Friends on the Thames. Noblemen waving to sailors on the Thames River, England, 17th or 18th century

MARQUIS DE MONTCALM (1712-1759). Marquis Louis Joseph de Montcalm de Saint-Veran. French soldier. The death of General Montcalm

PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION. Palm Sunday procession led by the Doge of Venice. Line engraving, 1560s

GEORGE AUGUSTUS HOWE (c1725-1758). 3rd Viscount Howe. British army officer. Copper engraving, English, c1760

GEORGE III: CORONATION, 1761. Coronation banquet held by King George III and Queen Charlotte at Westminster Hall, London, England, 1761. English line engraving

JOHN MURRAY (1732-1809). Fourth Earl of Dunmore. Scottish colonial administrator in America. Wood engraving

ARTHUR ELPHINSTONE 6th Lord Balmerino (1688-1746). Scottish nobleman and an officer in the Jacobite army. Line engraving, 19th century

ANNA IVANOVNA (1693-1740). Empress of Russia, 1730-1740. Coronation procession in Moscow, 28 April 1730. Line engraving

SOUTH: BLACK GENTLEMAN. Southern sketches: a gentleman of color. Line engraving, 1875

PRINCE OF KAUNITZ-RIETBERG (1711-1794). Wenzel Anton. Austrian statesman. Line engraving, 19th century

CELTIC WEDDING, 1171. The marriage of Eva and Richard Strongbow Fitzgilbert, Earl of Pembroke, at Waterford, Ireland, 1171. Wood engraving, late 19th century

HORSEBACK RIDERS, c1610. Gentleman and lady of the early 17th century going to court. Wood engraving, 19th century

WATER VELOCIPEDE, 1869. A gallant gentleman propelling two ladies on a lake. Wood engraving, American, 1869

EDWARD SOMERSET (1601-1667). Second Marquis of Worcester. English nobleman and inventor. Line engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM CAVENDISH (1592-1676). Duke of Newcastle. English Royalist commander. Wood engraving, 19th century, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck

TRIAL OF WEIGHTS, 1497. Trial of weights and measures at the exchequer during the reign of King Henry VII of England. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing of 1497

VAUGUYON (1746-1828). Paul François de Quelen de La Vauguyon. French nobleman and diplomat. Engraving

THOMAS FAIRFAX (1612-1671). Third Baron Fairfax of Cameron. English Parliamentary commander. Stipple engraving, English, 18th century

JAMES RADCLYFFE (1689-1716). 3rd Earl of Derwentwater. English Jacobite military leader. Line engraving, 18th century, after a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller

CORRECT WRITING POSITION. A gentleman demonstrating the correct writing position. Wood engraving, c1880

JOHN CAMPBELL (1678-1743). 2nd Duke of Argyll, 1st Duke of Greenwich. Scottish military leader. Mezzotint engraving, 18th century, after a painting by William Aikman

JOHN ERSKINE (1675-1732). 22nd Earl of Mar. Scottish Jacobite military leader and politician. Mezzotint and line engraving, 18th century, after the painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller

CHARLES CATHCART (1686-1740). 8th Baron Cathcart. Scottish soldier and nobleman. Mezzotint engraving, 18th century, after a painting by Allan Ramsay

STANHOPE: FAMILY SEAL. Seal of Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield. Line engraving, 18th century

MENs FASHION, 1852. A fashionable gentleman in his overcoat. Wood engraving, English, 1852

MANs OVERCOAT, 1888. Advertisemnet from an English newspaper of 1888, for a mans fur-lined and fur-trimmed overcoat

WILLIAM EDWARDES (1835-1896). 4th Baron Kensington. British politician. Wood engraving, English, 1896, after a photograph

COMTE de ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. Stipple engraving, 19th century

LONDON TOBACCO SHOP. Line engraving, 19th century, after a 17th century copper engraving

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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.