Noble Man Collection (#6)

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

FRANCE: NATIONAL GUARD. Troops of the Paris National Guard conducting military drills under the command of the Marquis de Lafayette during the French Revolution, 1789-91

FRANCE: REVOLUTION OF 1830. French broadside published shortly after, and in commemoration of, the events of 26-29 July 1830

HUGH PERCY (1742-1817). Second Duke of Northumberland. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

WILLS HILL (1718-1793). Viscount of Hillsborough. British politician and colonial administrator. Line engraving, English, 18th century

KNIGHTS: TRIAL BY COMBAT. Knights in a trial by combat. Line engraving after a miniature from a 15th century French manuscript

IRELAND: MARKET, 1870. A gentleman farmer, protected by two armed guards, attends the market at Mullingar, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1870

ROLLER SKATING, 1874. Roller skating at Princes Ground, Brompton, England

COUNT K├ûNIGSMARK (1665-1694). Philipp Christoph K├Ânigsmark. Swedish nobleman and soldier. Steel engraving, 19th century

SIMON DE MONTFORT (1160-1218). English statesman and soldier. Earl of Leicester and Count of Toulouse. The death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, France, 1218

SHAKESPEARE: KING JOHN. King John, Pembroke and Salisbury at the palace in Act IV, Scene II of William Shakespeares King John. Wood engraving, 1881, after Sir John Gilbert

WILLIAM CRAVEN (1608-1697). First Earl of Craven. English soldier. Line engraving, 18th century

ROBERT DEVEREUX (1566-1601). 2nd Earl of Essex. English courtier and soldier. Line and stipple engraving, English, 19th century

JOHN COLBORNE (1778-1863). 1st Baron Seaton. British field marshal. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

LONDON: CONCERT HALL, 1858. St. James Music Hall, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1858

NEW YORK: BANDSTAND, 1869. A fashionable gathering at a Saturday afternoon band concert on the Mall in Central Park, New York City. Line engraving, 1869

NEW YORK: SHOPPING, 1854. At this establishment may always be found beyond comparison the largest and richest stock of Cloaks, Mantillas and Shawls in the United States. Wholesale and Retail

LORD ALFRED TENNYSON (1809-1892). 1st Baron Tennyson. English poet. Tennyson in his library with his dog. Colored engraving, 19th century

RUSSIA: GENTLEMAN, 1784. A Russian gentleman in a winter dress. Etching, English, 1784

SIDNEY GODOLPHIN (1645-1712). First Earl of Godolphin. English statesman. Stipple engraving after Sir Godfrey Kneller

MORITZ VON HIRSCH (1831-1896). (Baron de Hirsch). German businessman and philanthropist. Wood engraving, 1890

JAMES STUART (1531?-1570). Earl of Murray. Half brother of Mary, Queen of Scots. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century

JOSEPH de MAISTRE (1753-1821). Count. French writer and diplomat. Line and stipple engraving, French, 19th century

COMTE de SAINT-GERMAIN (17?-1784?). French adventurer. Late 18th century steel engraving, French

BOSWORTH FIELD, 1485. The crown of the fallen King Richard III of England is placed on the head of the Earl of Richmond, victor in the Battle of Bosworth Field (22 August 1485)

HENRY I de LORRAINE (1550-1588). Third Duke of Guise. Fought against the Huguenots. Assassinated by Royal Guard on Henry IIIs orders

LONDON TOBACCO SHOP. Line engraving 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.