Sir Richard Steele Collection

Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Hampstead, 1831 to 1832. Creator: John Constable
Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Hampstead; A View of London, with Sir Richard Steeles House; Sir Richard Steeles Cottage; Hampstead Heath; Sir Richard Steeles Cottage at Hampstead; View of London with

Sir. R. Steele, (1672-1729), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir. R. Steele, (1672-1729), 1830. Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician, educated at Charterhouse, Christ Church and Merton Colleges, Oxford

Sir Richard Steele's House, Haverstock-Hill, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sir Richard Steele's House, Haverstock-Hill, [London], 1858. The picturesque and pleasant-looking cottage which forms the subject of the above Engraving is situated on the west side of the road

Sir Richard Steele, Irish writer, playwright and politician and co-founder of The Tatler magazine (engraving)
5233623 Sir Richard Steele, Irish writer, playwright and politician and co-founder of The Tatler magazine (engraving) by Houbraken

Sir Richard Steele, Knight (engraving)
981555 Sir Richard Steele, Knight (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Steele, Knight)

Sir Richard Steele (engraving)
451651 Sir Richard Steele (engraving) by Houbracken, Jacobus (1698-1780); 35.7x22.2 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Haverstock-Hill, in Course of Demolition (engraving)
1611077 Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Haverstock-Hill, in Course of Demolition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Steeles Cottage)

Sir Richard Steele, Irish writer, playwright and politician (engraving)
5233481 Sir Richard Steele, Irish writer, playwright and politician (engraving) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), Irish writer

Les Free-Massons (engraving)
582249 Les Free-Massons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Free-Massons. Published 1734.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Sir Richard Steele (engraving)
619403 Sir Richard Steele (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Steele (1672-1729), Irish writer and politician.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Taste a la mode in 1748 compared with that in 1711 (engraving)
560231 Taste a la mode in 1748 compared with that in 1711 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the City of London from Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Hampstead, c
809842 View of the City of London from Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Hampstead, c.1832 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Sir Richard Steele (engraving)
664589 Sir Richard Steele (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Steele)

The cottage formerly Sir Richard Steele s, Havelock Hill (engraving)
609182 The cottage formerly Sir Richard Steele s, Havelock Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cottage formerly Sir Richard Steele s)

Sir Richard Steele (litho)
5991513 Sir Richard Steele (litho) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Steele)

Sir Richard Steeles House, near Caermarthen (The White House), c1870. Sir Richard Steeles House at Llangunnor near Carmarthen, in Wales. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Addison, (1672-1719), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Addison, (1672-1719), 1830. Joseph Addison (1672- 1719) English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician, educated at Charterhouse School and Queens College, Oxford

Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician, remembered as co-founder, with Joseph Addison, of the magazine Tatler

Sir Richard Steele, c1700, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Sir Richard Steele, c1700, (c1876). Sir Richard Steele (1672- 1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician who had a public house, in Haverstock Hill, north London named agter him

Sir Richard Steeles House, Haverstock Hill, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Sir Richard Steeles House, Haverstock Hill, c1876. The Sir Richard Steele is a public house in Haverstock Hill, Camden, north London, named after Irish writer Richard Steele (1672-1729)

Sr. Richard Steel, 1789. Creator: Unknown
Sr. Richard Steel, 1789. Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician, remembered as co-founder of the magazine Tatler

Sir R. Steele, c1800. Creator: Smith
Sir R. Steele, c1800. Portrait of Irish writer and politician Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), who together with his friend James Addison, founded and edited " The Spectator" in 1711

Sir Richard Steele, 1672 - 1729. English essayist, playwright and statesman. After an engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi from a work by Jonathan Richardson

Masonic meeting room Les Free-Massons title object
Masonic meeting room Les Free-Massons (title on object), Freemasons lodge with masters in hand in the middle. To the right stands a group of men in front of a young man

Joseph Addison, English writer and politician, c1870 (1878). Joseph Addison (1672-1719) was an essayist, poet, playwright

Sir Richard Steele, Irish writer and politician, 1711 (1906). Together with his friend, James Addison, Steele (1672-1729) founded and edited The Spectator in 1711

A letter from Sir Richard Steele, and a view of his cottage at Haverstock Hill, 1713, (1840). Artist: Richard Steele
A letter from Sir Richard Steele, and a view of his cottage at Haverstock Hill, 1713, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents

Don Salteros Coffee House, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 1723, (1840). The exterior of Don Salteros Coffee House and Curiosity Museum by the River Thames, with signatures of its founder James Salter

Letter from Sir Richard Steele to Henry Pelham, 27th May 1720. Artist: Richard Steele
Letter from Sir Richard Steele to Henry Pelham, 27th May 1720. Letter to Henry Pelham, Secretary to Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle, Lord Chamberlain

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Sir Richard Steele was a prominent figure in 18th-century literature and politics. Born in 1672, he made significant contributions to the literary world as an Irish writer, playwright, and politician. He is best known for co-founding The Tatler magazine, which became a popular publication during his time. Steele's influence extended beyond his writing career. As a knighted individual, he held a position of prestige and authority within society. His political involvement allowed him to shape public opinion through his writings and speeches. One notable aspect of Sir Richard Steele's life was his connection to Hampstead. During the years 1831-1832, he resided at Sir Richard Steeles Cottage in Hampstead. This picturesque location inspired renowned artist John Constable to create a beautiful painting capturing its essence. Throughout history, numerous engravings have been created depicting Sir Richard Steele. These artworks serve as visual representations of his importance and impact on society during that era. Sadly, not all remnants of Sir Richard Steele's legacy have survived over time. An engraving showcases the demolition process of Sir Richard Steeles Cottage located in Haverstock-Hill. In addition to his literary pursuits and political endeavors, it is worth mentioning that there were depictions linking him with Freemasonry - an organization known for its secrecy and rituals. The comparison between tastes in different eras can be seen through an engraving titled "Taste à la mode. " It highlights how fashion evolved from 1711 to 1748 while referencing Steele's contemporary cultural context. Lastly, one cannot overlook the breathtaking view captured from Sir Richard Steeles Cottage in Hampstead overlooking the City of London itself—a testament to both his refined taste in residence locations and appreciation for beauty.