Pomp Collection (#8)

Interview between Francis I and Henry VIII, on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870). A wood engraving after bas-reliefs in the Hotel of the Bourg Herold, Rouen

The Review at Cairo: March Past of the Beloochees, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Bermahlung der Prinzessin Vittoria Luise mit dem Herzog Ernit August von Braunschweig, May 1913. Artist: William Gale
Bermahlung der Prinzessin Vittoria Luise mit dem Herzog Ernit August von Braunschweig, May 1913. Victoria Louise of Prussias (1892-1980)

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (c1902). The ceremony of thanksgiving at St Pauls Cathedral, London, June 22nd, 1897

King Edward VIIs State Coach used for Opening of Parliament, 1910
King Edward VIIs State Coach used for Opening of Parliament. After the death of Queen Victoria the full pomp and pageantry of the State Opening of Parliament were restored

Henry VIII, c1517-1540. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Henry VIII, c1517-1540. From the collection at Windsor Castle

The chief knightly orders of Spain and Portugal, c1930s. After Christian Frederic Schwan, designs of those knightly orders which possess special insignia, Mannheim 1791

Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I, at The Field of Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1902). Portion of the central bas-relief of a series of five said to represent the Camp du Drap d Or in the courtyard of

Henry VIII in the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870). A wood engraving after bas-reliefs in the Hotel of the Bourg Herold, Rouen

Buccentoros Return to the Pier at the Doges palace, 1730s. Artist: Canaletto
Buccentoros Return to the Pier at the Doges palace, 1730s. Canaletto (1697-1768). Italy, Venetian School. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

A banquet for the visiting French president, Guildhall, London, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12th July 1903

Types of gala coachs, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Types of gala coachs, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th October 1896

Tsar Nicholas II arrives in Paris, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
Tsar Nicholas II arrives in Paris, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th October 1896

Russian infantry, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Russian infantry, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 12th March 1892

Queen Victoria Presenting a Bible in the Audience Chamber at Windsor, c1861. Artist: Thomas Jones Barker
Queen Victoria Presenting a Bible in the Audience Chamber at Windsor, c1861

Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, c1615. Artist: William Larkin
Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, c1615. Found in the collection of English Heritage, Audley End, Essex

Consecration of Napoleon and Coronation of Josephine by Pope Pius VII, 2nd December 1804
Consecration of Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine by Pope Pius VII, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

King George VI in his coronation robes - May 12th 1937. The reverse of the postcard records that the photographic prints were flown to Valentines works in Dundee on Coronation Day

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Happy and Glorious
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Waving to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on 2nd June 1953. Happy and Glorious! Date: 1953

Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June, 1953. Date: 1953

Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey - Constitution
The Sultan travelling to the Friday Prayers after the Proclamation of the Constitution in Constantinople, 1908. Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918)

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A peacock displaying its plumage

Jeweled Cross

Governor Generals State Elephant and Silver Howdah, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Governor Generals State Elephant and Silver Howdah, 1858-61

Delhi Durbar 1911 The Brilliant Proclamation Scene, Matania
Proclamation by the native herald during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 as recorded in person by the artist Fortunino Matania on 12 December 1911

George VI Coronation Procession - the State Coach
The State Coach, carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to in from their Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 12 May 1937, pictured in procession outside the Abbey

Coronation Procession of Queen Elizabeth II along The Mall
The Coronation Procession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth along The Mall - 2nd June 1953. Date: 1953

Malta, Zurrieq; During a feast for the patron Saint, a firework display

Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned Emperor Napoleon I, 2nd December, 1804, 19th century

Procession of the Majesty the Emperor Napoleon 1st, Year 13, c1800-1820

The Oath of the Emperor, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

The Offerings, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

A Momentous Question!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Momentous Question!, 1883. Czar Alexander III of Russia is majestic following his coronation. On one side is the representative of Constitutional Liberty and, on the other, Despotism

Pomp and Circumstance by Charles Robinson
A small child, bewigged and holding a fan, is carried in a sedan chair carried by footmen in livery. Date: 1914

Prince of Wales at Delhi: the Chandry Chowk, 1876
Visit of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to India. Prince of Wales at Delhi: the Chandry Chowk, 1876 Date: 1876

A Chinese Marriage Procession - from drawings by a native artist. The Chinese bride, in her sedan chair, is attended by standard-bearers

The Festival of Britain - Dedication service at St. Paul s
The Festival of Britain - Dedication service at St. Pauls - arriavl of the King and the Queen and the two Princesses - May 3rd, 1951. Date: 1951

Floras Feast; a Masque of Flowers
Black knight at arms, the white plumed thorn; in pomp the crown-imperial born. Date: 1889

Durbar at Delhi / 1911
George V is acclaimed at a Durbar in Delhi. Date: 1911

Camp in St James Park
Encampment, St Jamess Park, of troops brought in to quell the disturbances caused by the Gordon Riots. Soldiers relax with civilians amidst rows of tents, flags & stacks of drums Date: August 1780

Guildhall Installation
This years Lord Mayor is installed with much pomp and circumstance. Date: 5 November 1841

MAY was called Trimilki, because then they began to milk the kine three
MAY was called " Trimilki, " because then they began to milk the kine three times in the day. In this woodcut shepherds are watching over the ewes and lambs

Scipio Africanus (237-183 BC), Roman general, with the captive Numidian prince Sphax
BAL75826 Scipio Africanus (237-183 BC), Roman general, with the captive Numidian prince Sphax, whose wife Sophonisba, a Carthaginian noblewoman, stands to the left, c.1490 by Fungai

King Charles X (1757-1836) receiving the Knights of the Saint Esprit at Reims Cathedral
XIR59966 King Charles X (1757-1836) receiving the Knights of the Saint Esprit at Reims Cathedral on the 30th May, 1825 (w/c on paper) by Develly

A Dance in a Baroque Rococo Palace (oil on canvas)
XIR54173 A Dance in a Baroque Rococo Palace (oil on canvas) by Battaglioli, Francesco (c.1710-c.1796); 122x156 cm; Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, Spain; Italian

Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, greeted by Guards and People
BAL486573 Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, greeted by Guards and People on the Day of the Palace Revolution, 28th June, 1762 (colour litho) by Kaestner

Dogal Procession, c. 1555-60 (woodcut) (See also 476241-3, 476245)
XJF476244 Dogal Procession, c.1555-60 (woodcut) (See also 476241-3, 476245) by Pagani, Matteo (fl.1538-62); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Pomp: A Spectacle of Grandeur and Tradition" Step into a world where regality reigns, as depicted in the Dewars advertisement. The essence is captured beautifully, showcasing the opulence that surrounds us. In an iconic moment, Queen Elizabeth II salutes her loyal subjects with grace and dignity. Her presence embodies the very definition - a symbol of power and majesty. Sir Edward Elgar's majestic compositions resonate through time, evoking emotions fit for grand occasions. His music serves as a reminder that they are be found not only in visual splendor but also in harmonious melodies. The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number 1935 transports us to an era brimming with celebration and pageantry. Every detail meticulously illustrated captures the essence of this monumental event, showcasing the epitome of pomp. The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles in 1871 immortalizes a historic moment filled with grandeur. Though created by an unknown artist, its depiction resonates with magnificence and echoes the significance attached to such events. Royal weddings have always been synonymous with extravagance and spectacle. The wedding ceremony between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981 exemplifies this notion perfectly – a true display at its finest. Queens Bargemaster and Watermen rowing along Queen Victoria's side paints a picture reminiscent of old-world charm. This image encapsulates how even everyday activities were transformed into displays of elegance during times steeped in tradition. Colonel Frederick Richard Thomas Trench-Gascoigne DSO stands tall on canvas, his military uniform exuding authority amidst ornate surroundings. This portrait showcases how individuals themselves become symbols embodying pomp within their own right. Bystander Royal Wedding Number front cover featuring George VI radiates sophistication while capturing attention effortlessly – yet another testament to how royalty personifies grandiosity through every aspect they touch upon.