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Rulers Collection (#9)

"The Rulers: A Glimpse into the Majesty and Power of Kings and Queens" The King of Kings: Witness the grandeur throughout history as they ascend to their thrones

Background imageRulers Collection: Saxon King, c. 1515 (oil on oak panel)

Saxon King, c. 1515 (oil on oak panel)
1765237 Saxon King, c.1515 (oil on oak panel) by English School, (16th century); 143x25 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Background imageRulers Collection: Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, Duchess of Argyll, 1915 (oil on canvas)

Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, Duchess of Argyll, 1915 (oil on canvas)
847458 Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, Duchess of Argyll, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 94.6x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRulers Collection: Saxon King, c. 1515 (oil on oak panels)

Saxon King, c. 1515 (oil on oak panels)
1765240 Saxon King, c.1515 (oil on oak panels) by English School, (16th century); 55x51x38 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Background imageRulers Collection: Matildas escape from Oxford Castle, 1142, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British

Matildas escape from Oxford Castle, 1142, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1920 (litho)
STC363648 Matildas escape from Oxford Castle, 1142, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Stewart

Background imageRulers Collection: HRH King Edward VIII, c. 1936 (oil on board)

HRH King Edward VIII, c. 1936 (oil on board)
490537 HRH King Edward VIII, c.1936 (oil on board) by Dingli, Edward Caruana (1876-1950); Museum of the Order of St. John, London

Background imageRulers Collection: The Coronation Procession of King Edward VI in 1547, 1785 (w / c on paper)

The Coronation Procession of King Edward VI in 1547, 1785 (w / c on paper)
SOA2916 The Coronation Procession of King Edward VI in 1547, 1785 (w/c on paper) by Grimm, Samuel Hieronymous (1733-94); 57.8x133.3 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Background imageRulers Collection: King John signing the Magna Carta, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho)

King John signing the Magna Carta, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho)
IL352871 King John signing the Magna Carta, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRulers Collection: Harold, returning from Normandy, presents himself to Edward the Confessor

Harold, returning from Normandy, presents himself to Edward the Confessor, engraved by JD Cooper (coloured engraving)
STC418703 Harold, returning from Normandy, presents himself to Edward the Confessor, engraved by JD Cooper (coloured engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis)

Background imageRulers Collection: The coronation procession of Richard III, 1483, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British

The coronation procession of Richard III, 1483, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c
STC373598 The coronation procession of Richard III, 1483, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Stewart

Background imageRulers Collection: Richard III (1452-85) (oil on panel)

Richard III (1452-85) (oil on panel)
SOA235456 Richard III (1452-85) (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 48.5x35.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

Background imageRulers Collection: Edward IV, c. 1510-1540 (oil on panel) (see also 711008)

Edward IV, c. 1510-1540 (oil on panel) (see also 711008)
SOA235435 Edward IV, c.1510-1540 (oil on panel) (see also 711008) by English School, (16th century); 32x20 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Background imageRulers Collection: The State Entry of Queen Elizabeth into Bristol, August 14th 1574, 1917 (oil on canvas)

The State Entry of Queen Elizabeth into Bristol, August 14th 1574, 1917 (oil on canvas)
2830879 The State Entry of Queen Elizabeth into Bristol, August 14th 1574, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; © Bristol Museums

Background imageRulers Collection: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth (litho)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth (litho)
6004500 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Rulers by Henry Thomas)

Background imageRulers Collection: Portrait of Ivan the Terrible (litho)

Portrait of Ivan the Terrible (litho)
6004492 Portrait of Ivan the Terrible (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivan the Terrible)

Background imageRulers Collection: Portrait of Queen Victoria (litho)

Portrait of Queen Victoria (litho)
6004491 Portrait of Queen Victoria (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Rulers by Henry Thomas)

Background imageRulers Collection: Portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm (litho)

Portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm (litho)
6004486 Portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaiser Wilhelm. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Rulers by Henry Thomas)

Background imageRulers Collection: Henry VI (1421-71) c. 1535 (oil on panel)

Henry VI (1421-71) c. 1535 (oil on panel)
SOA235445 Henry VI (1421-71) c.1535 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 32x25 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: after Henry Vs death in 1422; )

Background imageRulers Collection: John Cabot and his Sons Receive the Charter from Henry VII to Sail in Search of New Lands

John Cabot and his Sons Receive the Charter from Henry VII to Sail in Search of New Lands, 1910 (oil on canvas)
XCF189607 John Cabot and his Sons Receive the Charter from Henry VII to Sail in Search of New Lands, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Eden, Denis William (1878-1949); Palace of Westminster, London

Background imageRulers Collection: The burial of a British Chieftain (litho)

The burial of a British Chieftain (litho)
STC358133 The burial of a British Chieftain (litho) by Collins, William W. (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageRulers Collection: The announcement to H. M. Queen Victoria of Her accession to the Throne, June 20th, 1837

The announcement to H. M. Queen Victoria of Her accession to the Throne, June 20th, 1837
IL352872 The announcement to H.M. Queen Victoria of Her accession to the Throne, June 20th, 1837, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho) by Davie

Background imageRulers Collection: Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History

Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
IL340188 Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley

Background imageRulers Collection: Queen Elizabeth I (1530-1603) knights Francis Drake (1540-96)

Queen Elizabeth I (1530-1603) knights Francis Drake (1540-96), illustration from Heroes of History (colour litho)
IL212317 Queen Elizabeth I (1530-1603) knights Francis Drake (1540-96), illustration from Heroes of History (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection

Background imageRulers Collection: Henry VIII (1491-1547) (oil on panel)

Henry VIII (1491-1547) (oil on panel)
SOA235449 Henry VIII (1491-1547) (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 48x34.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

Background imageRulers Collection: Jane Seymour (1508 / 9-1537) c. 1536 (oil on panel)

Jane Seymour (1508 / 9-1537) c. 1536 (oil on panel)
SOA235443 Jane Seymour (1508/9-1537) c.1536 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 41.5x36 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

Background imageRulers Collection: Sir Henry Norris picks up Anne Boleyns handkerchief, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of

Sir Henry Norris picks up Anne Boleyns handkerchief, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c
STC373612 Sir Henry Norris picks up Anne Boleyns handkerchief, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Stewart

Background imageRulers Collection: The coronation of Henry VII, 1485, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c

The coronation of Henry VII, 1485, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1923 (litho)
STC373600 The coronation of Henry VII, 1485, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Stewart

Background imageRulers Collection: Queen Victoria (woodcut)

Queen Victoria (woodcut)
423932 Queen Victoria (woodcut) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 25.6x24.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901)

Background imageRulers Collection: HRH The Duke of Connaught, 1926 (oil on canvas)

HRH The Duke of Connaught, 1926 (oil on canvas)
490458 HRH The Duke of Connaught, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Dingli, Edward Caruana (1876-1950); 235x148 cm; Museum of the Order of St

Background imageRulers Collection: King Charles II, c. 1678 (terracotta)

King Charles II, c. 1678 (terracotta)
5938289 King Charles II, c.1678 (terracotta) by Bushnell, John (c.1606-1701); 78.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Charles II (1630-85)

Background imageRulers Collection: King Charles II, c. 1678 (terracotta)

King Charles II, c. 1678 (terracotta)
5938284 King Charles II, c.1678 (terracotta) by Bushnell, John (c.1606-1701); 78.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Charles II (1630-85)

Background imageRulers Collection: Portrait of Kublai Khan (litho)

Portrait of Kublai Khan (litho)
6004497 Portrait of Kublai Khan (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kublai Khan. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Rulers by Henry Thomas)

Background imageRulers Collection: Portrait of Catherine the Great (litho)

Portrait of Catherine the Great (litho)
6004493 Portrait of Catherine the Great (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine the Great)

Background imageRulers Collection: Portrait of Frederick the Great (litho)

Portrait of Frederick the Great (litho)
6004489 Portrait of Frederick the Great (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great)

Background imageRulers Collection: Saxon King, c. 1515 (oil on oak panels)

Saxon King, c. 1515 (oil on oak panels)
1765239 Saxon King, c.1515 (oil on oak panels) by English School, (16th century); 40x34x26 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Background imageRulers Collection: Edward IV, c. 1510-1540 (oil on panel) (see also 235435)

Edward IV, c. 1510-1540 (oil on panel) (see also 235435)
711008 Edward IV, c.1510-1540 (oil on panel) (see also 235435) by English School, (16th century); 50x37 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Background imageRulers Collection: Richard III, c. 1510-40 (oil on panel)

Richard III, c. 1510-40 (oil on panel)
1066157 Richard III, c.1510-40 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Richard III (1452-85) King of England.)

Background imageRulers Collection: Henry VIII (1491-1547) (oil on panel)

Henry VIII (1491-1547) (oil on panel)
SOA235442 Henry VIII (1491-1547) (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 40x28.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

Background imageRulers Collection: King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His First Parliament, February 14th 1901

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His First Parliament, February 14th 1901
STC361097 King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His First Parliament, February 14th 1901, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Begg

Background imageRulers Collection: The Procession of the Abbey to the Hall at the Coronation of Richard III and Anne of Warwick

The Procession of the Abbey to the Hall at the Coronation of Richard III and Anne of Warwick
STC360908 The Procession of the Abbey to the Hall at the Coronation of Richard III and Anne of Warwick, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Stewart

Background imageRulers Collection: Agesilaus II in Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)

Agesilaus II in Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
IL322126 Agesilaus II in Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRulers Collection: King John signing the Magna Carta reluctantly (colour litho)

King John signing the Magna Carta reluctantly (colour litho)
STC308521 King John signing the Magna Carta reluctantly (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John (1167-1216) signing the Magna Carta

Background imageRulers Collection: His Majesty King Edward VII, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho)

His Majesty King Edward VII, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho)
STC361094 His Majesty King Edward VII, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRulers Collection: Queen Mary I, 1554 (oil on oak)

Queen Mary I, 1554 (oil on oak)
SOA23361 Queen Mary I, 1554 (oil on oak) by Eworth or Ewoutsz, Hans (fl.1520-74); 104 x 78.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Background imageRulers Collection: Portrait of Toussaint L Ouverture (litho)

Portrait of Toussaint L Ouverture (litho)
6004496 Portrait of Toussaint L Ouverture (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toussaint L Ouverture)

Background imageRulers Collection: Portrait of Saladin (litho)

Portrait of Saladin (litho)
6004490 Portrait of Saladin (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saladin. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Rulers by Henry Thomas and Dana Lee Thomas)

Background imageRulers Collection: Saxon King, c. 1515 (oil on oak panels)

Saxon King, c. 1515 (oil on oak panels)
1765238 Saxon King, c.1515 (oil on oak panels) by English School, (16th century); 33.8x32 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Background imageRulers Collection: Henry VII (oil on panel) (detail of 235451)

Henry VII (oil on panel) (detail of 235451)
1191871 Henry VII (oil on panel) (detail of 235451) by English School, (16th century); 38x24.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

Background imageRulers Collection: Edward VII receiving Maharajahs and Dignitaries Prior to his Coronation

Edward VII receiving Maharajahs and Dignitaries Prior to his Coronation
BAL11990 Edward VII receiving Maharajahs and Dignitaries Prior to his Coronation by Harris, Albert E. (fl.1901); Private Collection; (add.info)




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