State Ball Collection

A State Ball at Buckingham Palace, 1870 (engraving)
1575584 A State Ball at Buckingham Palace, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a state ball at Buckingham Palace. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1053642 State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: State Ball at Buckingham Palace)

A State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1626624 A State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving) by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A State Ball at Buckingham Palace)

Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, London, July 1851 (engraving)
609059 Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, London, July 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Courtyard of the Tuileries on the Night of a State Ball (engraving)
1099387 Courtyard of the Tuileries on the Night of a State Ball (engraving) by Pelcoq, Jules (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtyard of the Tuileries on the Night of a State Ball)

State Ball at Buckingham Palace in Honour of the Emperor of Russia (engraving)
1105725 State Ball at Buckingham Palace in Honour of the Emperor of Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

State Ball at Stockholm (engraving)
1612301 State Ball at Stockholm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State Ball at Stockholm. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 July 1860)

The Marriage at St Petersburg, State Ball in the St Georges Hall of the Winter Palace (engraving)
1103692 The Marriage at St Petersburg, State Ball in the St Georges Hall of the Winter Palace (engraving) by English School

A Scene in the Refreshment Saloon, during the State Ball at the Hotel de Ville (engraving)
2785512 A Scene in the Refreshment Saloon, during the State Ball at the Hotel de Ville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Visit to Ireland, State Ball at St Patricks Hall, Dublin Castle (engraving)
1591076 The Royal Visit to Ireland, State Ball at St Patricks Hall, Dublin Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Ireland)

Procession of Queen Victoria to the state ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (engraving)
5226813 Procession of Queen Victoria to the state ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (engraving) by English School

Her Majestys State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving)
2771399 Her Majestys State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys State Ball at Buckingham Palace)

Foreign Ambassadors awaiting the Arrival of the Royal Party (engraving)
1050558 Foreign Ambassadors awaiting the Arrival of the Royal Party (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall (engraving)
1102555 Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coronation of the Emperor of Russia, State Ball in the Hall of St Vladimir (engraving)
1097856 Coronation of the Emperor of Russia, State Ball in the Hall of St Vladimir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of the Emperor of Russia)

A State Ball at the Tuileries Palace, the Grand Vestibule (engraving)
1099388 A State Ball at the Tuileries Palace, the Grand Vestibule (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A State Ball at the Tuileries Palace)

A State Ball at the Tuileries, Presentations to the Emperor and Empress before the Ball (engraving)
1103863 A State Ball at the Tuileries, Presentations to the Emperor and Empress before the Ball (engraving) by English School

A State Ball at the Tuileries (engraving)
1103865 A State Ball at the Tuileries (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A State Ball at the Tuileries)

The Festivities at Athens in Honour of the Greek Royal Wedding (engraving)
1046723 The Festivities at Athens in Honour of the Greek Royal Wedding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1050767 A State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A State Ball at Buckingham Palace)

State Ball at the Tuileries, Reception in the Salle des Marechaux (engraving)
1607287 State Ball at the Tuileries, Reception in the Salle des Marechaux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State Ball at the Tuileries)

A State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1052331 A State Ball at Buckingham Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A State Ball at Buckingham Palace)

The Visit of the German Crown Prince to Vienna, the State Ball (litho)
1040338 The Visit of the German Crown Prince to Vienna, the State Ball (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Procession of Queen Victoria to the State Ball in the Guildhall, City of London, 1851. From the Illustrated London News

State Ball at the Guildhall, 1851, (1886). Showing the procession of her majesty Queen Victoria July 1851. Lithographic print of an original engraving from the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of

Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (1886). Artist: William Griggs
Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations

The festivities at Athens in honour of the Greek Royal Wedding. The Royal Party opening the State Ball at the Royal Palace

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"Captivating Elegance: A Glimpse into State Balls Around the World" Step into a world of opulence and grandeur as we explore the enchanting realm of state balls captured in exquisite engravings. From Buckingham Palace to Stockholm, these lavish events epitomize regal sophistication and diplomatic finesse. In the heart of London, Buckingham Palace becomes a spectacle of magnificence during a State Ball. The resplendent halls are adorned with shimmering chandeliers, while elegantly dressed guests swirl across the ballroom floor. Witness this timeless scene through an intricately detailed engraving that transports you back to an era steeped in tradition. Meanwhile, at Guildhall in London or Tuileries in Paris, processions herald the arrival of Her Majesty amidst great anticipation. As she graces these prestigious venues with her presence, attendees bask in her radiance and revelry fills the air. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon these captivating engravings capturing moments frozen forever. Across continents, State Balls become platforms for diplomacy and celebration alike. In honor of esteemed guests such as the Emperor of Russia or foreign ambassadors awaiting royal arrivals, Buckingham Palace transforms into a hub where nations converge harmoniously under one roof. These engravings serve as testaments to unity amidst diversity and showcase how cultural exchange thrives within these elegant settings. Not limited to palatial confines alone, state balls extend their allure beyond traditional boundaries. At Hotel de Ville or St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle, refreshment saloons become vibrant spaces where laughter mingles with clinking glasses; friendships forged among dignitaries transcend political affiliations. As we delve deeper into history's annals through vivid engravings depicting Queen Victoria's procession or her visit to Ireland’s majestic halls during state balls held there—these images offer glimpses into bygone eras when royalty reigned supreme.