Noble Man Collection (#9)

JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY (1772-1863). Baron Lyndhurst. English jurist. Steel engraving, English, 1830

1ST BARON OF RAGLAN (1788-1855). Fitzroy James Henry Somerset. English field marshall. Line and stipple engraving, English, 19th century

HENRY WRIOTHESLEY (1573-1624). 3rd Earl of Southampton. English soldier, courtier, and patron of William Shakespeare. Line and stipple engraving

WILLIAM MAXWELL (1676-1744). 5th Earl of Nithsdale. Scottish nobleman and Jacobite. Line engraving, 18th century

DUC DE RICHELIEU (1585-1642). Armand-Jean du Plessis, duc de Richelieu. French cardinal and statesman. Line engraving after the painting by A. Moreau. A Reading of Richelieus Comedy of Mirame

HENRI I, DUC DE GUISE (1550-1588). Henri I of Lorraine, 3rd Duke of Guise, known as le Balafr

LORD KAMES (1696-1782). Henry Home. Scottish jurist and philosopher. Steel engraving, 19th century

BARON MÜNCHHAUSEN. The Adventures of Baron Münchhausen. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore for Rudoph Raspes Baron
BARON MÜNCHHAUSEN. The Adventures of Baron Münchhausen. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore for Rudoph Raspes Baron Münchhausens Travels

RICHARD GRENVILLE-TEMPLE (1711-1779). 1st Earl Temple. English statesman. Copper engraving, English, 1782

THOMAS SEYMOUR (1508-1549). Baron Seymour of Sudeley. English nobleman. Line and stipple engraving

Conde De Floridablanca. Jos

GEORGE CHARLES BINGHAM (1800-1888). 3rd Earl of Lucan. English soldier. Line and stipple engraving, English, 19th century

WILLIAM CECIL BURGHLEY (1520-1598). William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. English statesman. Steel engraving, English, 1849, after the painting attributed to Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, c1585

CHARLES AUGUSTUS (1757-1828). Duke (1758-1815) and Grand Duke (1815-1828) of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Line engraving, German, 19th century

LORD LOUDOUN (1705-1782). John Campbell, Earl of Loudoun. Scottish general. Wood engraving, American, 19th century, after an English engraving, 1757

BICYCLE RIDING SCHOOL 1869. In New York City at the time of the first American bicycle craze: line engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

FEUDALISM, 13th CENTURY. A king grants a fief, signified by the presentation of a flag. Line engraving after a miniature from the Heidelberg manuscript of the Sachsenspiegel

COMTE DE TOURVILLE (1642-1701). French naval officer

COMTE de MIRABEAU (1749-1791). Full name: Honor

ST. FRANCIS OF SALES (1567-1622). Savoyard nobleman and ecclesiastic. Line engraving, 17th century

ANNE ROBERT TURGOT (1727-1781). Baron de l Aulne. French statesman and economist. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

GEORGE GORDON BYRON. 6th Baron Byron (1788-1824): engraving after a sketch by Count Alfred d Orsay made at Genoa, Italy, in May 1823

BARON GEORGES CUVIER (1769-1832). French naturalist. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

SAID PASHA (1822-1863). Viceroy of Egypt, 1854-63. Wood engraving, English, 1862

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

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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.