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Pomp Collection (#9)

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Background imagePomp Collection: Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I, at The Field of Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1902)

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Henry VIII in the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870)

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Buccentoros Return to the Pier at the Doges palace, 1730s. Artist: Canaletto

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

Background imagePomp Collection: A banquet for the visiting French president, Guildhall, London, 1903

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Types of gala coachs, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Tsar Nicholas II arrives in Paris, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Russian infantry, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Queen Victoria Presenting a Bible in the Audience Chamber at Windsor, c1861

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, c1615. Artist: William Larkin

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Consecration of Napoleon and Coronation of Josephine by Pope Pius VII, 2nd December 1804

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned Emperor Napoleon I, 2nd December, 1804, 19th century

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Procession of the Majesty the Emperor Napoleon 1st, Year 13, c1800-1820

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

Background imagePomp Collection: The Oath of the Emperor, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

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

Background imagePomp Collection: The Offerings, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

The Offerings, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

Background imagePomp Collection: A Momentous Question!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Pomp and Circumstance by Charles Robinson

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Prince of Wales at Delhi: the Chandry Chowk, 1876

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

Background imagePomp Collection: A Chinese Marriage Procession

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

Background imagePomp Collection: The Festival of Britain - Dedication service at St. Paul s

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Floras Feast; a Masque of Flowers

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Durbar at Delhi / 1911

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Camp in St James Park

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Guildhall Installation

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

Background imagePomp Collection: 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
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

Background imagePomp Collection: Scipio Africanus (237-183 BC), Roman general, with the captive Numidian prince Sphax

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

Background imagePomp Collection: King Charles X (1757-1836) receiving the Knights of the Saint Esprit at Reims Cathedral

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

Background imagePomp Collection: A Dance in a Baroque Rococo Palace (oil on canvas)

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, greeted by Guards and People

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

Background imagePomp Collection: Dogal Procession, c. 1555-60 (woodcut) (See also 476241-3, 476245)

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)

Background imagePomp Collection: Coronation of Dogaressa Morosina Morosini-Grimani, 1597 (engraving)

Coronation of Dogaressa Morosina Morosini-Grimani, 1597 (engraving)
XJF472261 Coronation of Dogaressa Morosina Morosini-Grimani, 1597 (engraving) by Franco, Giacomo (1550-1620); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePomp Collection: Ten Musicians, from the Triumphal Procession of Maximilian I, c. 1517 (woodcut)

Ten Musicians, from the Triumphal Procession of Maximilian I, c. 1517 (woodcut)
XJF447333 Ten Musicians, from the Triumphal Procession of Maximilian I, c.1517 (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePomp Collection: A Group of Drummers, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c

A Group of Drummers, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c
XJF447331 A Group of Drummers, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c.1517 (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePomp Collection: Five Musicians with Trombones, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c

Five Musicians with Trombones, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c
XJF447329 Five Musicians with Trombones, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c.1517 (woodcut) by Altdorfer

Background imagePomp Collection: Two Knights, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c. 1517 (woodcut)

Two Knights, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c. 1517 (woodcut)
XJF447330 Two Knights, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c.1517 (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePomp Collection: General bird s-eye view of the Imperial Durbar at Delhi, published in the Illustrated

General bird s-eye view of the Imperial Durbar at Delhi, published in the Illustrated
XJF439984 General bird s-eye view of the Imperial Durbar at Delhi, published in the Illustrated London News 10 Februrary 1877 (engraving) by English School

Background imagePomp Collection: Back from the Consecration, Napoleon arriving at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, 1805

Back from the Consecration, Napoleon arriving at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, 1805
XIR414625 Back from the Consecration, Napoleon arriving at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, 1805 (pen & black ink & grey wash & graphite on paper) by David

Background imagePomp Collection: Charles I as Prince of Wales on Horseback, from The Book of Kings, 1618

Charles I as Prince of Wales on Horseback, from The Book of Kings, 1618
XJF397686 Charles I as Prince of Wales on Horseback, from The Book of Kings, 1618 (engraving) by Elstrack, Renold (1570-1625); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I (1600-49) King of England

Background imagePomp Collection: Willem Van Heythuyzen, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)

Willem Van Heythuyzen, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
BAL3708 Willem Van Heythuyzen, c.1625 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 204.5x134 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Background imagePomp Collection: Philip IV (1605-65) King of Spain, 1632-36 (oil on canvas)

Philip IV (1605-65) King of Spain, 1632-36 (oil on canvas)
XIR36743 Philip IV (1605-65) King of Spain, 1632-36 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 191x126 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imagePomp Collection: Delhi Durbar, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Delhi Durbar, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346334 Delhi Durbar, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 24th December 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Background imagePomp Collection: The Entry of Napoleon and Marie-Louise into the Tuileries Gardens on the Day of their Wedding

The Entry of Napoleon and Marie-Louise into the Tuileries Gardens on the Day of their Wedding
XPH335481 The Entry of Napoleon and Marie-Louise into the Tuileries Gardens on the Day of their Wedding, 2nd April 1810 (oil on canvas) (see also 19847 & 155379) by Garnier

Background imagePomp Collection: The Oath of the Successor to the Throne Alexander II Nickolaevich in the Winter Palace

The Oath of the Successor to the Throne Alexander II Nickolaevich in the Winter Palace
BAL322408 The Oath of the Successor to the Throne Alexander II Nickolaevich in the Winter Palace, 1837 (oil on cardboard) by Chernetsov, Grigori Grigor evich (1801-65); State Tretyakov Gallery

Background imagePomp Collection: Pageant of Atlas for the marriage of Cosimo III de Medici and Margherita Luisa d Orleans

Pageant of Atlas for the marriage of Cosimo III de Medici and Margherita Luisa d Orleans
XJF468533 Pageant of Atlas for the marriage of Cosimo III de Medici and Margherita Luisa d Orleans, engraved by Stefano della Bella, 1661 (engraving) by Carducci

Background imagePomp Collection: Queen Marie de Medicis and Louis XIII as a child, engraved by Nicolas de Mathoniere (fl

Queen Marie de Medicis and Louis XIII as a child, engraved by Nicolas de Mathoniere (fl
XIR280188 Queen Marie de Medicis and Louis XIII as a child, engraved by Nicolas de Mathoniere (fl.1600-22) 1610 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Quesnel

Background imagePomp Collection: The Entry of Louis XIV and Marie-Therese of Austria in to Paris on 26th August 1660

The Entry of Louis XIV and Marie-Therese of Austria in to Paris on 26th August 1660
XIR280169 The Entry of Louis XIV and Marie-Therese of Austria in to Paris on 26th August 1660 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Ladame, Gabriel (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imagePomp Collection: Entry of Prince Charles I into Madrid, 1623 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Entry of Prince Charles I into Madrid, 1623 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271062 Entry of Prince Charles I into Madrid, 1623 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles I of England (1600-1642); ); German

Background imagePomp Collection: Reception of Queen Elizabeth at Kenilworth Castle (engraving) (b / w photo)

Reception of Queen Elizabeth at Kenilworth Castle (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271606 Reception of Queen Elizabeth at Kenilworth Castle (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); 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.