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Statesman Collection (#93)

"Statesman: The Art of Leadership and Legacy" In the annals of history, there are those individuals who transcend their time, leaving an indelible mark on the world

Background imageStatesman Collection: Cover of 'The Red Laughter', Satirical in Colors

Cover of "The Red Laughter", Satirical in Colors
ICA4848868 Cover of " The Red Laughter", Satirical in Colors, 1918_11_9: War of 14 -18, Religion, Belligerants and Symbols, Victory - Clemenceau George

Background imageStatesman Collection: Chaptal, 1830 (litho)

Chaptal, 1830 (litho)
1272265 Chaptal, 1830 (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); 7.6x8.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Jean-Antoine Claude)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Congress of Vienna, plenipotentiary session, 1819 (engraving)

Congress of Vienna, plenipotentiary session, 1819 (engraving)
1249037 Congress of Vienna, plenipotentiary session, 1819 (engraving) by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Background imageStatesman Collection: Cover of 'The Laughter', Satirical in Colours

Cover of "The Laughter", Satirical in Colours
ICA4869063 Cover of " The Laughter", Satirical in Colours, 1897_8_7: Felix - President of the Republic, Three-color flag - Faure Felix - Illustration by Charles Leandre (1862-1934)

Background imageStatesman Collection: The late M Gambetta, French Orator and Statesman (engraving)

The late M Gambetta, French Orator and Statesman (engraving)
1624509 The late M Gambetta, French Orator and Statesman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late M Gambetta, French Orator and Statesman)

Background imageStatesman Collection: James Garfield and his Family, pub. Kurz & Allison, c. 1882 (colour litho)

James Garfield and his Family, pub. Kurz & Allison, c. 1882 (colour litho)
1630640 James Garfield and his Family, pub. Kurz & Allison, c.1882 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Abram Garfield (1831-81)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell

Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell
1195374 Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell, 1899 (red crushed levant morocco, decorative roll tool border within g) by English School

Background imageStatesman Collection: Statesman and Naval Expert, Lord Brassey on Board his Yacht (engraving)

Statesman and Naval Expert, Lord Brassey on Board his Yacht (engraving)
1039810 Statesman and Naval Expert, Lord Brassey on Board his Yacht (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statesman and Naval Expert)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Portrait of Edward Abney, seated three-quarter-length, in a Green Coat

Portrait of Edward Abney, seated three-quarter-length, in a Green Coat
824191 Portrait of Edward Abney, seated three-quarter-length, in a Green Coat, Holding a Letter against a Red Curtain, Late 1780s (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby

Background imageStatesman Collection: Portrait of Asghar Khan, Ambassador of Persia, 1808 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Asghar Khan, Ambassador of Persia, 1808 (oil on canvas)
823415 Portrait of Asghar Khan, Ambassador of Persia, 1808 (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); 91.8x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Asker Kan)

Background imageStatesman Collection: The Politicians, (oil on canvas)

The Politicians, (oil on canvas)
989762 The Politicians, (oil on canvas) by Worms, Jules (1832-1914); 73.7x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Politicians; Les Politiciens. Jules Worms (1832-1914). Oil on canvas

Background imageStatesman Collection: Upper cover of a German bible, with engraved silver plaques depicting the crucifixion

Upper cover of a German bible, with engraved silver plaques depicting the crucifixion
985685 Upper cover of a German bible, with engraved silver plaques depicting the crucifixion and the four evangelists, 1570 (crimson velvet, copper-gilt engraved centerpiece)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Count Mikhail Muravyov, Russian Foreign Minister (colour litho)

Count Mikhail Muravyov, Russian Foreign Minister (colour litho)
971853 Count Mikhail Muravyov, Russian Foreign Minister (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Mikhail Muravyov, Russian Foreign Minister)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Richelieu (chromolitho)

Richelieu (chromolitho)
971720 Richelieu (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieu. Illustration for Hombres Y Mujeres Celebres by D Juan Landa (D J Seix, 1877)

Background imageStatesman Collection: William Ewart Gladstone, British Liberal politician (engraving)

William Ewart Gladstone, British Liberal politician (engraving)
972355 William Ewart Gladstone, British Liberal politician (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Thomas Sackvill, Earl of Dorset (engraving)

Thomas Sackvill, Earl of Dorset (engraving)
964943 Thomas Sackvill, Earl of Dorset (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Sackvill, Earl of Dorset)

Background imageStatesman Collection: George Saville, Marquis of Halifax (engraving)

George Saville, Marquis of Halifax (engraving)
964923 George Saville, Marquis of Halifax (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Saville, Marquis of Halifax)

Background imageStatesman Collection: John Lord Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England (engraving)

John Lord Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England (engraving)
964907 John Lord Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Lord Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England)

Background imageStatesman Collection: John, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)

John, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)
964804 John, Duke of Marlborough (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, Duke of Marlborough. English soldier and statesman, 26 May 1650 - 16 June 1722)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Washington and Lincoln. The father and the saviour of our country, c

Washington and Lincoln. The father and the saviour of our country, c
3710031 Washington and Lincoln. The father and the saviour of our country, c.1865 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageStatesman Collection: The Right Hon Cecil J Rhodes (b / w photo)

The Right Hon Cecil J Rhodes (b / w photo)
3091473 The Right Hon Cecil J Rhodes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon Cecil J Rhodes)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Prince Konrad of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst, Austrian Governor of Trieste (colour litho)

Prince Konrad of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst, Austrian Governor of Trieste (colour litho)
3097739 Prince Konrad of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst, Austrian Governor of Trieste (colour litho) by Finozzi, Ugo (1874-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStatesman Collection: President Emile Loubet of France receiving Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal (colour litho)

President Emile Loubet of France receiving Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal (colour litho)
3099191 President Emile Loubet of France receiving Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Urbano Rattazzi, Statesman (engraving)

Urbano Rattazzi, Statesman (engraving)
1048902 Urbano Rattazzi, Statesman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Urbano Rattazzi, Statesman)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, from James I and VI

Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, from James I and VI
997129 Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, from James I and VI, printed by Manzi Joyant & Co. Paris, 1904 (collotype) by Hoskins, John (1595-1664) (attr)

Background imageStatesman Collection: The Late Lord Herschell (litho)

The Late Lord Herschell (litho)
1051644 The Late Lord Herschell (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Lord Herschell)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Count von Bismarck (engraving)

Count von Bismarck (engraving)
961609 Count von Bismarck (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count von Bismarck (1815-1898)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Laurence Earl of Rochester (engraving)

Laurence Earl of Rochester (engraving)
961582 Laurence Earl of Rochester (engraving) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurence Earl of Rochester (1641-1711). English statesman and writer

Background imageStatesman Collection: Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 (chromolitho)

Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 (chromolitho)
961371 Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790. At the town of St Denis)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French politician (chromolitho)

Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French politician (chromolitho)
1094305 Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French politician (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Francois Guizot, French statesman and orator (chromolitho)

Francois Guizot, French statesman and orator (chromolitho)
1094223 Francois Guizot, French statesman and orator (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Guizot (1787-1874), French statesman and orator

Background imageStatesman Collection: William Pitt the Elder (1708-1778), English statesman (chromolitho)

William Pitt the Elder (1708-1778), English statesman (chromolitho)
1093548 William Pitt the Elder (1708-1778), English statesman (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt the Elder (1708-1778), English statesman

Background imageStatesman Collection: Sir Thomas Ingram, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (oil on canvas)

Sir Thomas Ingram, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (oil on canvas)
1079764 Sir Thomas Ingram, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 135.9x95.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Background imageStatesman Collection: 'A Portrait'[George Washington], 1796 (hand-coloured etching)

"A Portrait"[George Washington], 1796 (hand-coloured etching)
1078673 " A Portrait" [George Washington], 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStatesman Collection: May the Best Man Win! Uncle Sam Reviewing the Army of Candidates, 1864 (wood engraving)

May the Best Man Win! Uncle Sam Reviewing the Army of Candidates, 1864 (wood engraving)
1078649 May the Best Man Win! Uncle Sam Reviewing the Army of Candidates, 1864 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStatesman Collection: 'The Modern Wandering Jew', 1880 (colour litho)

"The Modern Wandering Jew", 1880 (colour litho)
1078643 " The Modern Wandering Jew", 1880 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStatesman Collection: 'The Worship of the Golden Calf', 1880 (colour litho)

"The Worship of the Golden Calf", 1880 (colour litho)
1078642 " The Worship of the Golden Calf", 1880 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStatesman Collection: A General Blow Up - Dead Asses Kicking a Live Lion, 1874 (wood engraving)

A General Blow Up - Dead Asses Kicking a Live Lion, 1874 (wood engraving)
1078633 A General Blow Up - Dead Asses Kicking a Live Lion, 1874 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStatesman Collection: Gavrila Derzhavin, Russian poet and statesman (litho)

Gavrila Derzhavin, Russian poet and statesman (litho)
981228 Gavrila Derzhavin, Russian poet and statesman (litho) by Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gavrila Derzhavin (1743-1816)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint)

Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint)
985686 Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint) by German School, (16th century); 10.6x15.3 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStatesman Collection: Willem Johannes Leyds, Dutch lawyer and statesman (chromolitho)

Willem Johannes Leyds, Dutch lawyer and statesman (chromolitho)
981060 Willem Johannes Leyds, Dutch lawyer and statesman (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willem Johannes Leyds (1859-1940)

Background imageStatesman Collection: German troops in Russia on the Eastern Front in winter, from Hindenburg published by

German troops in Russia on the Eastern Front in winter, from Hindenburg published by
3666944 German troops in Russia on the Eastern Front in winter, from Hindenburg published by Daterlandijrcher Derlag & H Weller Berlin, 1928 (colour litho) by Schwormstadt

Background imageStatesman Collection: Portrait of Sir John Armytage, 2nd Bt. (1732-1758), half-length

Portrait of Sir John Armytage, 2nd Bt. (1732-1758), half-length
827763 Portrait of Sir John Armytage, 2nd Bt. (1732-1758), half-length, in Blue Coat and Crimson Waistcoat, 1758 (oil on canvas) by Batoni

Background imageStatesman Collection: Grand Prix de Paris: French president Alexandre Millerand congratulates the winning horse

Grand Prix de Paris: French president Alexandre Millerand congratulates the winning horse
XEE4188794 Grand Prix de Paris: French president Alexandre Millerand congratulates the winning horse at the Longchamp racecourse

Background imageStatesman Collection: Portrait of Paul Deschanel (1855-1922), new president of the Third Republic

Portrait of Paul Deschanel (1855-1922), new president of the Third Republic
XEE4188297 Portrait of Paul Deschanel (1855-1922), new president of the Third Republic. Cover from " Le petit journal" from 25/01/1920 Private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection;

Background imageStatesman Collection: The death of American president Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865-1923)

The death of American president Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865-1923)
XEE4188834 The death of American president Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865-1923), replaced by his vice president Calvin Coolidge

Background imageStatesman Collection: Portrait of Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) 16th President of the United States

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) 16th President of the United States
XEE4411744 Portrait of Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) 16th President of the United States. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Statesman: The Art of Leadership and Legacy" In the annals of history, there are those individuals who transcend their time, leaving an indelible mark on the world. Winston Churchill, with his iconic V for Victory sign in 1942, epitomized the essence of a statesman. His unwavering determination and resolute spirit rallied a nation during its darkest hour. Cecil Rhodes, Duke Wellington, Paul Pry - names that echo through the corridors of power. These men possessed an innate ability to navigate treacherous waters and steer their nations towards greatness. Their strategic brilliance shaped empires and defined eras. Sir Robert Peel's image from 1846 captures a moment frozen in time when leadership was tested against adversity. With conviction and pragmatism, he laid the foundations for modern policing systems that endure to this day. The meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal at the Battle of Zama stands as a testament to diplomatic prowess amidst conflict, and is here that two great minds clashed; one emerging victorious while recognizing his adversary's genius. Themistocles' bust symbolizes political acumen personified - a visionary leader whose cunning strategies safeguarded Athens during times of turmoil. Disraeli's depiction in Vanity Fair showcases not only his political astuteness but also his flair for captivating rhetoric. A master orator with unparalleled charisma, he commanded respect both within Britain's hallowed halls and beyond its shores. Winston Churchill once again graces our narrative - this time representing not just one nation but the entire world united against tyranny. His steadfast resolve inspired millions across continents to stand up against oppression during World War II. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin looms large as a Russian statesman who reshaped history through revolution. In tandem with Trotsky by his side captured in an anonymous photograph, Lenin led Russia into uncharted territories where ideology collided with reality. These statesmen, with their diverse backgrounds and ideologies, shared a common thread.