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Noblewomen Collection (#5)

In the grand halls of Cholmondeley Castle, nestled in the picturesque county of Cheshire, England

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Native American nobleman from Cusco, Peru, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Native American nobleman from Cusco, Peru, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234150 Native American nobleman from Cusco, Peru, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American nobleman from Cusco, Peru)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Noble woman of China, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Noble woman of China, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234144 Noble woman of China, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noble woman of China, 16th century)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Costume of a woman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a woman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234063 Costume of a woman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a woman of Caramania)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Costume of an ancient noblewoman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of an ancient noblewoman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234061 Costume of an ancient noblewoman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Venetian man wearing a dogalina cloak. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Venetian man wearing a dogalina cloak. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233932 Venetian man wearing a dogalina cloak. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian man wearing a dogalina cloak)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Flemish squire, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Flemish squire, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234941 Flemish squire, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flemish squire, 16th century)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Woman in the court of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)

Woman in the court of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234886 Woman in the court of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in the court of King Francis I)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Isabella d Este (1474-1539), Marchioness of Mantua. 1867 (engraving)

Isabella d Este (1474-1539), Marchioness of Mantua. 1867 (engraving)
7234881 Isabella d Este (1474-1539), Marchioness of Mantua. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabella d Este (1474-1539)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Anglo-Saxon nobleman in his state dress, 8th century, 1845 (engraving)

Anglo-Saxon nobleman in his state dress, 8th century, 1845 (engraving)
7235647 Anglo-Saxon nobleman in his state dress, 8th century, 1845 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon nobleman in his state dress, 8th century)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: The Lord of Joinville, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

The Lord of Joinville, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206870 The Lord of Joinville, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of the five eldest children of the 2nd Earl of Bradford (1789-1865), c

Portrait of the five eldest children of the 2nd Earl of Bradford (1789-1865), c. 1821-74 (oil on canvas)
7240937 Portrait of the five eldest children of the 2nd Earl of Bradford (1789-1865), c.1821-74 (oil on canvas) by Ross, Magdalena (1801-74); 19.2x15 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of Lucy Byng, Dowager Countess of Bradford (1766-1844), c. 1806-44 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Lucy Byng, Dowager Countess of Bradford (1766-1844), c. 1806-44 (oil on canvas)
7240863 Portrait of Lucy Byng, Dowager Countess of Bradford (1766-1844), c.1806-44 (oil on canvas) by Panario, Santo (1786-1871); 8.2x7 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Gentlemen making a toast at the Lord Mayors Day dinner. 1831 (engraving)

Gentlemen making a toast at the Lord Mayors Day dinner. 1831 (engraving)
7234799 Gentlemen making a toast at the Lord Mayors Day dinner.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Chinese mandarin in common dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)

Chinese mandarin in common dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234159 Chinese mandarin in common dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese mandarin in common dress, 18th century)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Chinese lady of rank, Peking, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)

Chinese lady of rank, Peking, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234147 Chinese lady of rank, Peking, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese lady of rank, Peking, 18th century)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Syllable - Shi from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c

Syllable - Shi from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437465 Syllable - Shi from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.6x15.9 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: English gentleman falling at a ha-ha or sunken fence during a fox hunt, 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman falling at a ha-ha or sunken fence during a fox hunt, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233600 English gentleman falling at a ha-ha or sunken fence during a fox hunt, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: English gentleman rides his horse across a river during a fox hunt, 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman rides his horse across a river during a fox hunt, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233597 English gentleman rides his horse across a river during a fox hunt, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: English gentleman lighting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman lighting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233601 English gentleman lighting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Drunken English gentleman rides a bear into a drawing room. 1900 (chromolithograph)

Drunken English gentleman rides a bear into a drawing room. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233589 Drunken English gentleman rides a bear into a drawing room. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info.: Drunken English gentleman rides a bear into a drawing room)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: English gentleman driving a tandem across country by moonlight a, 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman driving a tandem across country by moonlight a, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233598 English gentleman driving a tandem across country by moonlight a, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: English gentleman with his arm in a sling jumps a high fence dur, 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman with his arm in a sling jumps a high fence dur, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233596 English gentleman with his arm in a sling jumps a high fence dur, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: English gentleman jumping across a brook during a hunt. 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman jumping across a brook during a hunt. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233594 English gentleman jumping across a brook during a hunt. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233593 English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Drunken gentleman lifting a dog by its nose to stop a dog fight. 1900 (chromolithograph)

Drunken gentleman lifting a dog by its nose to stop a dog fight. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233591 Drunken gentleman lifting a dog by its nose to stop a dog fight. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: A drunken gentleman tries to put a horses feet in his dressin, 1900 (chromolithograph)

A drunken gentleman tries to put a horses feet in his dressin, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233590 A drunken gentleman tries to put a horses feet in his dressin, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Anne Douglas, Countess of Morton. 1769 (engraving)

Anne Douglas, Countess of Morton. 1769 (engraving)
7233692 Anne Douglas, Countess of Morton. 1769 (engraving) by Russel, Theodore (1614-89); (add.info.: Anne Douglas, Countess of Morton (c)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: English gentleman falling at a ha-ha or sunken fence during a fox hunt, 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman falling at a ha-ha or sunken fence during a fox hunt, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233599 English gentleman falling at a ha-ha or sunken fence during a fox hunt, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Victorian gentlemen held up by a highwayman in a smock coat. 1900 (chromolithograph)

Victorian gentlemen held up by a highwayman in a smock coat. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233588 Victorian gentlemen held up by a highwayman in a smock coat. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of Lady Ida Lumley, Viscountess Newport 1870 afterwards Countess of Bradford (1848-1936), c

Portrait of Lady Ida Lumley, Viscountess Newport 1870 afterwards Countess of Bradford (1848-1936), c
7240900 Portrait of Lady Ida Lumley, Viscountess Newport 1870 afterwards Countess of Bradford (1848-1936), c.1868-1936 (hand-tinted photograph) by English School

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)
7240940 Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c.1872 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, Frederick (1837-99); 29x23 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: The sitter seated at a desk)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of Hon. Lucy Byng, c. 1st Countess of Bradford (1766-1844), c. 1786-1844 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Hon. Lucy Byng, c. 1st Countess of Bradford (1766-1844), c. 1786-1844 (oil on canvas)
7240870 Portrait of Hon. Lucy Byng, c.1st Countess of Bradford (1766-1844), c.1786-1844 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 6.9 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of Georgina Viscountess Newport, later Countess of Bradford, c. 1819 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Georgina Viscountess Newport, later Countess of Bradford, c. 1819 (oil on canvas)
7240904 Portrait of Georgina Viscountess Newport, later Countess of Bradford, c.1819 (oil on canvas) by Jones, Charlotte (1796-1817); 8.3x6.3 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of Cecil Forester, c. 1st Lord Forester, c. 1830 (oil and ivory)

Portrait of Cecil Forester, c. 1st Lord Forester, c. 1830 (oil and ivory)
7240879 Portrait of Cecil Forester, c.1st Lord Forester, c.1830 (oil and ivory) by Marshall, Thomas Falcon (1818-78); 9.4x7 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of the 1st Duke of Wellington, c. 1839 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the 1st Duke of Wellington, c. 1839 (oil on canvas)
7240823 Portrait of the 1st Duke of Wellington, c.1839 (oil on canvas) by Hayter, George (1792-1871); 59.6x49.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart (1649-1727), c. 1669-80 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart (1649-1727), c. 1669-80 (oil on canvas)
7240777 Portrait of Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart (1649-1727), c.1669-80 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 104.2x87.6 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of Lady Katherine Manners, c. 1st Lady Forester (1779-1829), c. 1829 (oil and ivory)

Portrait of Lady Katherine Manners, c. 1st Lady Forester (1779-1829), c. 1829 (oil and ivory)
7240883 Portrait of Lady Katherine Manners, c.1st Lady Forester (1779-1829), c.1829 (oil and ivory) by Marshall, Thomas Falcon (1818-78); 9.4x7 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of George, Viscount Newport later 2nd Earl of Bradford (1789-1865), c

Portrait of George, Viscount Newport later 2nd Earl of Bradford (1789-1865), c. 1809-62 (oil on ivory)
7240916 Portrait of George, Viscount Newport later 2nd Earl of Bradford (1789-1865), c.1809-62 (oil on ivory) by Engleheart, John Cox Dillman (1784-1862); 8.3x6.3 cm; The Weston Park Foundation

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Portrait of Lady Lucy Whitmore, nee Bridgeman (1792-1840), c. 1812-40 (oil and canvas)

Portrait of Lady Lucy Whitmore, nee Bridgeman (1792-1840), c. 1812-40 (oil and canvas)
7240867 Portrait of Lady Lucy Whitmore, nee Bridgeman (1792-1840), c.1812-40 (oil and canvas) by Newton, William John (1785-1869); 7.8x6.3 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: English gentleman on horseback making a jump from a steep embank, 1900 (chromolithograph)

English gentleman on horseback making a jump from a steep embank, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233582 English gentleman on horseback making a jump from a steep embank, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of English Tudor, 1900 (chromolithograph)

Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of English Tudor, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233581 Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of English Tudor, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Combermere Abbey, Shropshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Combermere Abbey, Shropshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7233424 Combermere Abbey, Shropshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combermere Abbey, Shropshire, England)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Stowe Park, Buckinghamshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Stowe Park, Buckinghamshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7233423 Stowe Park, Buckinghamshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: South facade of Stowe Park, Buckinghamshire, England)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Swithland Hall, Leicestershire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Swithland Hall, Leicestershire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7233421 Swithland Hall, Leicestershire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swithland Hall, Leicestershire, England)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Brockley Hall, Somersetshire, England. 1880 (engraving)

Brockley Hall, Somersetshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7233401 Brockley Hall, Somersetshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brockley Hall, Somersetshire, England)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Melton Constable, Norfolk, England. 1880 (engraving)

Melton Constable, Norfolk, England. 1880 (engraving)
7233400 Melton Constable, Norfolk, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melton Constable, Norfolk, England)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Castle MacGarrett, County of Mayo, Ireland. 1880 (engraving)

Castle MacGarrett, County of Mayo, Ireland. 1880 (engraving)
7233399 Castle MacGarrett, County of Mayo, Ireland. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle MacGarrett, County of Mayo, Ireland)

Background imageNoblewomen Collection: Hemsted Park, Kent, England. 1880 (engraving)

Hemsted Park, Kent, England. 1880 (engraving)
7233392 Hemsted Park, Kent, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hemsted Park, Kent, England)




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In the grand halls of Cholmondeley Castle, nestled in the picturesque county of Cheshire, England, a noblewoman of the 19th century gracefully walks through its opulent corridors. The year is 1880, and this engraving captures her elegance and poise as she navigates her way through a world steeped in tradition. Meanwhile, across the English Channel, another noblewoman makes her entrance into history. In an oil on canvas masterpiece titled "The Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Arras, " we catch a glimpse of their regal splendor, and is July 30th, 1667 - a moment frozen in time that showcases not only their power but also their refined taste for art and culture. Traveling further south to Dorsetshire stands Milton Abbey – an architectural gem surrounded by lush greenery. Here we find ourselves transported back to 1880 once again with an enchanting engraving depicting yet another noblewoman who graces these hallowed grounds with her presence. Her attire exudes sophistication while reflecting the timeless beauty that defines this era. Turning our attention to France during the early 19th century, we encounter a lithograph capturing a French nobleman dressed impeccably in formal clothes. This lithograph from 1825 offers us insight into the fashion trends and social customs prevalent amongst nobility during this period. As we stroll along Paseo de las Delicias in Spain's capital city Madrid circa 1785, Ramon Bayeu y Subias invites us to witness aristocratic life unfold before our eyes. Amongst those promenading down this elegant boulevard are women adorned in lavish gowns befitting their status as esteemed members of society. Delving deeper into history takes us back several centuries earlier to medieval England where two captivating engravings depict English Noblewomen from the fourteenth century. These glimpses offer us rare insights into their lives, showcasing their refined beauty and the intricate details of their attire.