Robert Wilson Collection (#3)

Robert Lowe (1811-1892), British politician. First elected to Parliament as the Liberal MP for Kidderminster in 1852, Lowe served as Chancellor of the Exchequer

Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerod, Denmark. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Windsor Castle, Berkshire. View from the Berkshire Shore of the River Thames. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Friedrich Ferdinand Graf von Beust (1809-1886), Austrian statesman. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Kiel, Germany. Artist: J Carreras
Kiel, Germany. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Giuseppe Garibaldis reception in Trafalgar Square, London, 1864. Excited crowds greet the Italian soldier and statesman. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Prussians storming the redoubts of Duppel, 18 April 1864, (late 19th century). Scene from the Battle of Dybbol in Denmark, the key battle of the Second War of Schleswig

Kronborg Castle, Elsinore, Denmark. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Albert Bridge, Windsor, Berkshire. Steamboat on the River Thames, with the bridge in the distance. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Sir Charles Phipps, c1850s. Possibly a portrait of Prince Alberts private secretary. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Visit of Queen Victoria to Netley Hospital, Hampshire, c1860s. The queen visiting the military hospital, also known as the Royal Victoria Hospital

Statue of Prince Albert, Memorial of the Great Exhibition, London, late 19th century
Statue of Prince Albert, Memorial of the Great Exhibition, Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens. South Kensington, London, late 19th century

Christiansborg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Harbour, Copenhagen, Denmark. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Exchange, Copenhagen, Denmark. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Corridor, Osborne House. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Marlborough House, London. Artist: CA Wilkinson
Marlborough House, London. View from the garden of the 18th-century mansion. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Alexandra, Princess of Wales, late 19th century. Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) became Queen Consort to Edward King VII of the United Kingdom. Engraving from a photograph

Entry of the Princess Alexandra into London, late 19th century. The royal procession passing Temple Bar, one of the gates into the City of London

The Vandyke Room, Windsor Castle. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Reinhardsbrunn, near Gotha, Germany. Reinhardsbrunn is the site of a Benedictine abbey, and later of a royal castle belonging to the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha family

Marriage of the Princess Alice and Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse, 1 July 1862 (late 19th century)
Marriage of the Princess Alice and Duke Ludwig of Hesse, 1 July 1862 (late 19th century). Alice (1843-1878), daughter of Queen Victoria, married Ludwig IV

Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt (1806-1877). Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Prince of Wales at the Pyramids, c1861. The future King Edward VII on a visit to Egypt. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

George Peabody (1795-1869), American banker and philanthropist. Peabody founded the Peabody Institute and the Peabody Trust

Queen Annes room, St Jamess Palace, London. Engraving from a photograph. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Palace Bridge and Pleasure Garden, Berlin, Germany. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

St Georges Chapel, Windsor, Showing Royal Gallery & Altar
St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. Interior showing the Royal Gallery and altar. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Princess Alice reading to her father, Prince Albert, c1850s. Princess Alice (1843-1878) reading to Prince Albert (1819-1861), husband of Queen Victoria

Princess Alice (1843-1878). Portrait of Alice, daughter of Queen Victoria. Engraving from a photograph. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Queen Victoria holding the first investiture of the order of the Star of India, c1861. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Industrial Museum, Edinburgh, Scotland. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany. Wilhelm became King of Prussia in 1861 and was proclaimed Emperor of Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War

The Eagles Nest, Killarney, Ireland. Artist: H Gibbs
The Eagles Nest, Killarney, Ireland. Engraving from a photograph. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Balmoral Castle, Scotland. The royal residence of Balmoral from the south west, engraving from a photograph. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Viscount Cardwell (1813-1886), British politician. Edward Cardwell entered parliament as a Conservative MP. He later became Chief Secretary for Ireland, Secretary of State for the Colonies

Queen Victorias private sitting-room, Osborne House, Isle of Wight. Engraving from a photograph. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Queen Victoria and her little grandson, Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, c1883. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Frogmore House, near Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Engraving from a photograph. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Volunteer review in the Queens Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1860. Queen Victoria carried out a review of 22, 000 Scottish military volunteers

The Royal Exchange, Manchester. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Loch Katrine, Scotland. View of the walk by the shore. This fresh-water lake is used as a reservoir for the city of Glasgow. The works was opened by Queen Victoria in 1859

Queen Victoria opening Glasgow waterworks at Loch Katrine, Scotland, 1859. This fresh-water lake is used as a reservoir for the city of Glasgow

Turin, Italy. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Guard Room, St Jamess Palace, London. Engraving from a photograph. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878), King of Italy. King of Piedmont, Savoy, and Sardinia from 1849-1861, Victor Emmanuel II became the first king of a united Italy in 1861

Potsdam, Germany. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Visit of the Queen to the Emperor and Empress of the French at Cherbourg, France, 1858. Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Visit of the Queen to the Emperor and Empress of the French at Cherbourg, France, 1858. Royal visit to France by Queen Victoria

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Robert Wilson, a name that echoes through time and across continents. From the picturesque landscapes of Scotland to the vibrant cultures of Native America, his lens captured moments that would forever be etched in history. In 1900, Robert Wilson stood at the foot of the first Tay Bridge, its majestic arches stretching towards the sky. The bridge symbolized progress and innovation, a testament to human ingenuity. Just like Wilson himself, always seeking new perspectives and pushing boundaries. Venturing further into western Scotland, he found himself mesmerized by Inverary Castle. Its grandeur was matched only by Wilson's artistic vision as he immortalized it on film for generations to come. GW Wilson and Company may have been credited for this masterpiece but it was Robert's keen eye that truly brought it to life. But his lens didn't confine itself solely to Scottish shores; it traversed oceans and continents alike. In 1912, he encountered a Native American adorned with a buffalo-horns headdress - an image that encapsulated both strength and cultural heritage. It was through photographs like these that Robert sought to preserve diverse traditions for future generations. His camera also witnessed historical events unfold before his very eyes. As Queen Victoria left Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh in 1886 or invested Abdul Aziz with the order of the Garter in 1867, Robert stood there capturing every moment with precision and grace. Yet amidst all these grand spectacles lay intimate portraits of individuals who shaped their own destinies. Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught and Strathearn exuded regal charm while Sher Ali Khan Emir of Afghanistan emanated power from within. The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War held no secrets from him either; his lens froze time as soldiers dashed fearlessly into battle with colors flying high above them – bravery immortalized forevermore. Even royalty could not escape his discerning gaze.