Noble Man Collection (#7)

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

ROBERT HARLEY (1661-1724). English politician. Line and stipple engraving, English, 19th century

LOUISE ARGYLL (1848-1939). Princess of Great Britain. Wife of 9th Duke of Argyll. Line engraving, 1871

RICHARD WOODVILLE (d. 1469). 1st Earl Rivers. English nobleman. Stipple engraving, English, 1793

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

FEUDALISM: VILLAGE. Peasants begin building a new village while the local lord (left), through a document with a triangular seal, grants the head farmer the right to collect rents

COMTE de GRASSE (1722-1788). Comte François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Marquis de Grasse-Tilly. French naval officer. Line engraving, English, 1782

LONDON: EXHIBITION, 1880. Exhibition of the City of London Society of Artists in Skinners Hall, Cannon Street, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1880

NAPOLEON IN JAFFA, 1799. Napoleon Bonaparte Visiting the Plague Stricken at Jaffa. Color steel engraving after a painting by Baron Antoine-Jean Gros, 1804

DUKE OF ALBA (1507-1582). Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba. Contemporary line engraving

JAMES DOUGLAS (1525-1581). 4th Earl of Morton. Scottish statesman. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

GEORGE BRYDGES RODNEY (1719-1792). 1st Baron Rodney. English admiral. Line and stipple engraving after Sir Joshua Reynolds

BARON STERNBERG (1852-1924). Baron Constantin Ivanovich von Sternberg. Russian (naturalized U. S. ) pianist
BARON STERNBERG (1852-1924). Baron Constantin Ivanovich von Sternberg. Russian (naturalized U.S.) pianist. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1880

DUKE OF ENGHIEN (1772-1804). Louis-Antoine-Henri de Bourbon-Cond

ISMAIL PASHA (1830-1895). Khedive of Egypt, 1863-1879. Wood engraving, English, 1867

CONSTANTINE (1827-1892). Russian grand duke. Son of Czar Nicholas I and brother of Czar Alexander II. Line and stipple engraving, c1870

MOZART: MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. A scene from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro, in which Count Almaviva discovers Cherubino hiding in the countesss chambers: steel engraving, 1827

WILLIAM MURRAY (1705-1793). 1st Earl of Mansfield. British jurist. Line and stipple engraving, 1833, after a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds

COLLINS: WOMAN IN WHITE. George Vinning as Count Fosco and Ada Dyas as Anne Catherick in a scene from the 1871 London theatrical production of Wilkie Collins The Woman in White

KARL THEODOR von DALBERG (1744-1817). Karl Theodor Anton Maria von Dalberg. German nobleman, prelate, and patron of literature. Line engraving, German, 19th century

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL (1849-1895). British statesman. Lord Randolph speaking at the Birgmingham Townhall during the election campaign of 1885. Wood engravaing from a contemporary English newspaper

JOHN STUART (1713-1792). Third Earl of Bute. English politician. Stipple engraving after Allen Ramsay

PHILIP HOWARD (1557-1595). 13th Earl of Arundel. Engraving, 1836

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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.