Rosalind Thornycroft Collection

Portraits of Henry VIIIs six wives from 1509, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Portraits of Henry VIIIs six wives; Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr

Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Edward (1239-1307) was popularly known as Longshanks because of his 6 foot 2 inch (1.88 m) frame, and the Hammer of the Scots

William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). The last Hanoverian king of Britain, William (1765-1837) succeeded his elder brother, George IV

Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837, (1932). The busts represent prominent personalities from Victorias (1819-1901) reign: Albert, Prince Consort (1819-1861); Alfred

George I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, (1932). George (1660-1727) was the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland. With an illustration of the city of Hanover

James II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932). The second surviving son of King Charles I, James (1633-1701) became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

William III and Mary II, King and Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1688, (1932). The Protestant William of Orange (1650-1702) and Mary Stuart (1662-1694)

Henry I, King of England from 1100, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry I, King of England from 1100, (1932). Henry (c1068-1135) was the fourth son of William the Conqueror. He succeeded his brother, William II as King

William II, King of England from 1087, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
William II, King of England from 1087, (1932). The son of William the Conqueror, William II (William Rufus) (c1056-1100) reigned from 1087. He was killed by an arrow while hunting in the New Forest

William I, King of England from 1066, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
William I, King of England from 1066, (1932). William (1027-1087) took the throne in 1066 after defeating King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings

George V, King of the United Kingdom from 1910, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George V, King of the United Kingdom from 1910, (1932). George (1865-1936) succeeded his father, Edward VII, as king. He changed the name of the Royal Family from the House of Saxe-Coborg

Edward VII, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1901, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward VII, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1901, (1932). Before his accession to the throne in 1901, Edward (1841-1910) held the title of Prince of Wales

George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1820, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1820, (1932). George Augustus Frederick (1762-1830) ruled as Prince Regent from 1811 until his father George III died in 1820

George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760, (1932). The third Hanoverian king, George III (1738-1820) ruled Britain from 1760 until his son (the future King George IV)

George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727, (1932). The second Hanoverian king, George IIs (1693-1760) reign began in 1727

George I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, (1932). George (1660-1727) was the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland. With an illustration of the city of Hanover

Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702, (1932). Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

James II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
James II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932). The second surviving son of King Charles I, James (1633-1701) became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Great Britain and Ireland from 1653-1658, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Great Britain and Ireland from 1653-1658, (1932). Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War

James I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1603, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
James I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1603, (1932). James Stuart (1566-1625) was the first King of Great Britain and the first Stuart monarch

Elizabeth I, Queen of England from 1558, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Elizabeth I, Queen of England from 1558, (1932). Elizabeth (1533-1603) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn

Mary I, Queen of England from 1553, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Mary I, Queen of England from 1553, (1932). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his first wife, the Catholic Catherine of Aragon

Edward VI, King of England from 1547, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward VI, King of England from 1547, (1932). The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old

Henry VIII, King of England from 1509, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry VIII, King of England from 1509, (1932). Henry (1491-1547) succeeded his father, Henry VII, in 1509. Obsessed with passing the throne on to a male heir

Henry VII, King of England from 1485, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry VII, King of England from 1485, (1932). Henry (1457-1509) came to the throne in 1485 after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, the last engagement of the Wars of the Roses

Richard III, King of England from 1483, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Richard III, King of England from 1483, (1932). Richard (1452-1485) was the last Plantagenet King of England. His death at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 ended the Wars of the Roses

Henry V, King of England from 1413, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry V, King of England from 1413, (1932). The son of Henry IV, Henry (1387-1422) is popularly regarded as one of Englands greatest kings

Henry IV, King of England from 1399, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry IV, King of England from 1399, (1932). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Edward III, King of England from 1327, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward III, King of England from 1327, (1932). Edward (1312-1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times

Henry III, King of England from 1216, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry III, King of England from 1216, (1932). Henry (1207-1272) is one of the least-known British monarchs, considering the great length of his reign

Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). The barons compelled King John to sign this document at Runnymede in 1215. From Kings and Queens by Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon

John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The lower image depicts barons with the Magna Carta

Richard I, King of England from 1189, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Richard I, King of England from 1189, (1932). Known as the Lionheart, Richard (1157-1199) spent little of his reign in England, setting out on the Third Crusade in 1190

Stephen and Matilda, rivals for the crown of England, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Stephen and Matilda, rivals for the crown of England, (1932). Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154

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Rosalind Thornycroft, a talented artist from 1932, captured the essence of historical figures through her captivating portraits. From Edward I, the King of England in 1272, to Henry II who ruled from 1154, Thornycroft's brushstrokes brought these monarchs to life. Her attention to detail is evident in each stroke as she meticulously portrayed William IV and Charles I with grace and dignity. Thornycroft's artistic prowess extended beyond kings; she also delved into the lives of Henry VIII's six wives. Through her artistry, we catch a glimpse of their individual personalities and stories that have fascinated historians for centuries. Not limiting herself to male rulers alone, Thornycroft depicted Victoria with regal elegance as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837. The depth in her portrayal showcases Victoria's strength and determination during an era marked by significant change. Even lesser-known monarchs like George I and James II were not overlooked by Thornycroft's talent. She breathed life into their images, allowing us to connect with their legacies on a more personal level. Intriguingly, Thornycroft explored controversial figures such as William III and Mary II who jointly ruled Great Britain after the Glorious Revolution in 1688. By capturing their likeness together, she immortalized this pivotal moment in history when power shifted hands peacefully. Among her works are also portrayals of young kings like Edward V and Edward II—both painted with sensitivity that reveals vulnerability beneath their royal exteriors. These pieces offer a unique perspective on these often-overlooked rulers' short reigns. Through Rosalind Thornycroft's masterful strokes on canvas, we are transported back in time—to an era where kings reigned supreme over vast empires or faced turbulent times filled with political strife. Her ability to capture both grandeur and humanity makes her artwork a testament to the enduring fascination with history and its enigmatic figures.