Smollett Collection (#2)

Bombardment of Sweaborg, 1859. Artist: John Watkins
Bombardment of Sweaborg, 1859. Battle of Suomenlinna (also known as the Battle of Viapori or the Bombardment of Sweaborg)

Calshot Castle, 1859. An artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII on the Calshot Spit, Hampshire, England, between 1539 and 1540. To protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire

Balmoral, 1859. A view of Balmoral Castle, Scotland. Balmoral has been a private residences for members of the British Royal Family since 1852, when the estate was purchased by Prince Albert

H. R. H. The Princess of Wales, 1859. Artist: William Roffe
H.R.H. The Princess of Wales, 1859. Alexandra of Denmark, Queen consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress consort of India as the wife of King-Emperor Edward VII

Boadicea haranguing the Britons, 1859. Queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire. After Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)

Victoria, 1859. Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. She inherited the throne at 18 and became a national icon

Henry VIII, 1859. Artist: WJ Edwards
Henry VIII, 1859. King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death, the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, succeeding his father, Henry VII

Winchester, from St. Giles Hill, 1859. Artist: Charles Cousen
Winchester, from St. Giles Hill. 1859. Panorama of the city of Winchester developed from the Roman town of Venta Belgarum, which in turn developed from an Iron Age oppidum

H. R. H. The Duke fo Cambridge, K. G. &c. 1859
H.R.H. The Duke fo Cambridge, K.G. &c. 1859. Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge. Member of the British Royal Family, served as Commander-in-Chief of the Forces (military head of the British Army)

Field Marshal Sir John Fox Burgoyne, G. C. B. &c. 1859
Field Marshal Sir John Fox Burgoyne, G.C.B. &c. 1859. British Army officer. Siege of Malta in French Revolutionary Wars, numerous battles in Peninsular War, official advisor during the Crimean War

Victoria Hospital, Netley, 1859. Artist: WE Albutt
Victoria Hospital, Netley, 1859. Royal Victoria Hospital, or Netley Hospital was a large military hospital in Netley, near Southampton, Hampshire, England

Garibaldi, 1859. Artist: Stodart
Garibaldi, 1859. Italian general, politician and nationalist who played a large role in the history of Italy, was a central figure in the Italian Risorgimento. After a photograph

George Peabody, 1859. American-British financier widely regarded as the father of modern philanthropy. After a photograph of John Jabez Edwin Paisley Mayall of London (1813-1901)

Yarmouth, with Nelsons Monument, 1859. Artist: H Griffiths
Yarmouth, with Nelsons Monument, 1859. Nelsons Monument is a commemorative column built in memorial of Admiral Horatio Nelson, on the Denes, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

England & Wales, 1859. Jurisdiction covering England and Wales, two of the four countries of the United Kingdom. From The History of England by David Hume & Tobias Smollett. [Virtue & Co

A letter from Samuel Richardson to Dr Smollett, 1756, (1840). Artist: Samuel Richardson
A letter from Samuel Richardson to Dr Smollett, 1756, (1840). The letter is reply to a letter by Smollett denying that he was the author of an article in the Critical Review

A letter from Dr Smollett to Samuel Richardson, 1756, (1840). Artist: Tobias George Smollett
A letter from Dr Smollett to Samuel Richardson, 1756, (1840). View of Monmouth House at Chelsea, in which Smollett wrote his Roderick Random

Tobias George Smollett, 18th century Scottish-born British novelist, 1803. Smolletts (1721-1771) best known work is The Adventures of Roderick Random (1748)

Tobias Smollett - Page
Tobias Smollett (1721 - 1771) Scottish novelist

Smollett home Edinburgh
TOBIAS SMOLLETTs home in St Johns street, Edinburgh. Date: 1721 - 1771

Smollett home Chelsea
TOBIAS SMOLLETTs home at Monmouth House, Lawrence Street, Chelsea, demolished in 1833 before they could put a blue plaque on it. Date: 1721 - 1771

Illustration to Roderick Random by Tobias Smollett, engraved by James Heath
XJF618896 Illustration to Roderick Random by Tobias Smollett, engraved by James Heath, 1780 (engraving) by Dodd, Daniel (fl.1760-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roderick Randoms uncle is attacked by dogs, illustration from Roderick
XJF618894 Roderick Randoms uncle is attacked by dogs, illustration from Roderick Random by Tobias Smollett, engraved by James Heath, 1780 (engraving) by Dodd

Tobias Smollett, Perhaps by Robert Scaddon, active 1743-1774, British

Tobias George Smollett (1721-171) Scottish-born British novelist, 1803. His best known work is The Adventures of Roderick Random (1748). Engraving. Writer. Author. English Literature

(1721-1771). Scottish surgeon and novelist. Copper engraving, English, c1790
TOBIAS GEORGE SMOLLETT (1721-1771). Scottish surgeon and novelist. Copper engraving, English, c1790

Scottish surgeon and novelist. Oil on canvas, c. 1770, by an unknown artist
TOBIAS SMOLLETT (1721-1771). Scottish surgeon and novelist. Oil on canvas, c. 1770, by an unknown artist

Title page of the first volume of the first edition of Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker, London
TOBIAS SMOLLETT TITLE PAGE. Title page of the first volume of the first edition of Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker, London, England

TOBIAS GEORGE SMOLLETT (1721-1771). Scottish surgeon and novelist

SMOLLETT: RODERICK RANDOM. Title page to an 1810 edition of The Adventures of Roderick Random, by Tobias Smollett (1721-1777)

SMOLLETT: PEREGRINE PICKLE. Title page to an 1816 American edition of Tobias Smolletts The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, originally published 1751

Treasure Isle / Smollett
Captain Smollett and Long John Silver. Date: First published: 1883

Druids being converted to Christianity
Engraving depicting Druids being converted to Christianity. The Druids are shown conducting the ritual of oak and mistletoe

Edward Vernon / Smollett
EDWARD VERNON English admiral; called Old Grog, he was the first to issue rum diluted with water, which came to be know as grog

Tobias Smollett / Holloway
TOBIAS SMOLLETT Scottish novelist

Smollett / Horsburgh
TOBIAS SMOLLETT Scottish novelist

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"Smollett: A Literary Journey Through Time" Step into the world of Tobias Smollett, a renowned writer and adventurer whose works continue to captivate readers. Born in 1721, Smollett's legacy spans centuries, leaving an indelible mark on literature. As we delve into his life, let us begin with a mesmerizing artwork titled "The Tower of London" by James Tibbitts Willmore in 1859. This piece transports us to an era that inspired Smollett's vivid imagination. One cannot mention Smollett without acknowledging his notable characters. Meet Captain Bowling, introduced to Narcissa on May 12th, 1800. Their encounter sets the stage for thrilling adventures filled with love and intrigue. But it is Lieutenant Bowling who steals our hearts as he pleads for young Rory before his grandfather on that same fateful day in 1800. The compassion exhibited by this character showcases Smollett's ability to evoke empathy within his readers. Roderick's examination at Surgeons Hall also takes place on May 12th, 1800 - a pivotal moment where suspense intertwines with medical expertise, and is through such gripping scenes that Smollett masterfully keeps us enthralled until the very end. Yet amidst these dramatic tales lies humor too. Witness Morgan offending the delicate organs of Captain Whiffle on that memorable date in history - May 12th, 1800. Such comedic interludes highlight Smollet's versatility as a writer. Moving beyond literary realms, portraits emerge from time itself - capturing the essence of those who influenced or were influenced by Smollet's genius. An unknown creator immortalizes him in a portrait from1830 while another artist paints Tobias himself in1790 – both testaments to his enduring impact. Notable figures like Lieut. Gen. The Earl of Cardigan and The Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G. C. B. G. C. S. I. , also grace our narrative.