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Viceroy Collection (#5)

"Viceroy: A Journey Through Time and Empires" Step back in time to 1826, when Zarafa the Giraffe arrived in France as a gift from Egypt's Viceroy

Background imageViceroy Collection: interior of the viceregal lodge, Simla, Shimla, India, c. 1880 s

interior of the viceregal lodge, Simla, Shimla, India, c. 1880 s
Interior of the viceregal lodge, Simla, Shimla, India, c.1880 s

Background imageViceroy Collection: People of India, portaits of Indian tribes and races

People of India, portaits of Indian tribes and races
Vintage 19th century photograph: The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations, with Descriptive Letterpress

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Viceroys Bodyguard, printed in Our Armies by Emrik and Binger

The Viceroys Bodyguard, printed in Our Armies by Emrik and Binger
NAM195667 The Viceroys Bodyguard, printed in Our Armies by Emrik and Binger, published 1890 (chromolitho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageViceroy Collection: Imperial Palace, Peking, 1670 (engraving)

Imperial Palace, Peking, 1670 (engraving)
468806 Imperial Palace, Peking, 1670 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperors Viceroy receives the Dutch ambassadors during a royal banquet)

Background imageViceroy Collection: George Nathaniel Curzon, newly appointed Viceroy of India

George Nathaniel Curzon, newly appointed Viceroy of India
George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, (1859-1925), who was styled as Lord Curzon of Kedleston between 1898 and 1911

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Impending Imperial Durbar, Preparations at Delhi (b / w photo)

The Impending Imperial Durbar, Preparations at Delhi (b / w photo)
1601388 The Impending Imperial Durbar, Preparations at Delhi (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impending Imperial Durbar, Preparations at Delhi)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Arrival of the New Viceroy in Dublin (engraving)

Arrival of the New Viceroy in Dublin (engraving)
1601579 Arrival of the New Viceroy in Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the New Viceroy in Dublin)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Grand Durbar held at Peshawur by the Viceroy of India for the Reception of the Chiefs of the Hill

Grand Durbar held at Peshawur by the Viceroy of India for the Reception of the Chiefs of the Hill Tribes (engraving)
1098839 Grand Durbar held at Peshawur by the Viceroy of India for the Reception of the Chiefs of the Hill Tribes (engraving) by English School

Background imageViceroy Collection: Muhammad Ali Pasha of Egypt

Muhammad Ali Pasha of Egypt (1769 - 1849), Albanian-born Viceroy of Egypt

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Right Honourable Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence, Baronet, GCB, KSI

The Right Honourable Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence, Baronet, GCB, KSI, Her Majestys New Viceroy in India (engraving)
1102968 The Right Honourable Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence, Baronet, GCB, KSI, Her Majestys New Viceroy in India (engraving) by English School

Background imageViceroy Collection: With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroys Return to Rangoon down the Irrawaddy (engraving)

With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroys Return to Rangoon down the Irrawaddy (engraving)
1061922 With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroys Return to Rangoon down the Irrawaddy (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViceroy Collection: George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
Ode of V. George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston (1859-1925) Viceroy of India - Arrogant, inflexible and was socially famous for his pronouncement that " Ladies do not move"

Background imageViceroy Collection: George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston (1859 - 1925)

George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston (1859 - 1925), British Conservative statesman who served as Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. Date: late 1890s

Background imageViceroy Collection: In the year 1859 after the suppression of Sepoy Mutiny, Queen Victoria as stated in

In the year 1859 after the suppression of Sepoy Mutiny, Queen Victoria as stated in the Royal Proclamation, declared that she " took upon herself the government of territories in India

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Afghan Frontier Difficulty, the Meeting between the Earl of Dufferin, Viceroy of India

The Afghan Frontier Difficulty, the Meeting between the Earl of Dufferin, Viceroy of India, and Abdul Rahman
1045112 The Afghan Frontier Difficulty, the Meeting between the Earl of Dufferin, Viceroy of India, and Abdul Rahman, Ameer of Afghanistan, at Rawul Pindi (engraving) by English School

Background imageViceroy Collection: Empress of India, the Viceroy presenting to the Maharajah Scindiah of Gwalior a Banner prepared by

Empress of India, the Viceroy presenting to the Maharajah Scindiah of Gwalior a Banner prepared by Order of the Queen
1059426 Empress of India, the Viceroy presenting to the Maharajah Scindiah of Gwalior a Banner prepared by Order of the Queen and Empress (engraving) by English School

Background imageViceroy Collection: The last interview of Shere Ali with an English Viceroy at the Umballah Furbar

The last interview of Shere Ali with an English Viceroy at the Umballah Furbar
2905888 The last interview of Shere Ali with an English Viceroy at the Umballah Furbar by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Steam Communication between Galway and New York (engraving)

Steam Communication between Galway and New York (engraving)
1612196 Steam Communication between Galway and New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam Communication between Galway and New York)

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Durbar in India For The Act Of Recognition Of The New King Of England

The Durbar in India For The Act Of Recognition Of The New King Of England
2798624 The Durbar in India For The Act Of Recognition Of The New King Of England, The Procession Crosses The Streets Of Dehli (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageViceroy Collection: Proclaiming Victoria Empress of India-Delhi- 1 January 1877 (chromolitho)

Proclaiming Victoria Empress of India-Delhi- 1 January 1877 (chromolitho)
668163 Proclaiming Victoria Empress of India-Delhi- 1 January 1877 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Ismail Pacha, GCB, Viceroy of Egypt (engraving)

Ismail Pacha, GCB, Viceroy of Egypt (engraving)
607820 Ismail Pacha, GCB, Viceroy of Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ismail Pacha, GCB, Viceroy of Egypt; from The Illustrated London News)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Li Hung Chang, The Viceroy of China (colour litho)

Li Hung Chang, The Viceroy of China (colour litho)
612159 Li Hung Chang, The Viceroy of China (colour litho) by Guth, Jean Baptiste (fl.1883-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Li Hung Chang, The Viceroy of China, Li, 13 August 1896)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Viceroy Lord Dufferin, Lord Roberts of Kandahar and Counsel, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)

Viceroy Lord Dufferin, Lord Roberts of Kandahar and Counsel, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)
495572 Viceroy Lord Dufferin, Lord Roberts of Kandahar and Counsel, c.1884-88 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Lord Dufferin as Viceroy of India, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)

Lord Dufferin as Viceroy of India, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)
495556 Lord Dufferin as Viceroy of India, c.1884-88 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Statue of Lord Roberts unveiled at Calcutta by the Viceroy, Lord Elgin (litho)

Statue of Lord Roberts unveiled at Calcutta by the Viceroy, Lord Elgin (litho)
1615386 Statue of Lord Roberts unveiled at Calcutta by the Viceroy, Lord Elgin (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Royalty (coloured engraving)

Royalty (coloured engraving)
5998765 Royalty (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royalty. Print published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Theodoric (engraving)

Theodoric (engraving)
818717 Theodoric (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (454-526)

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Earl of Dufferin (b / w photo)

The Earl of Dufferin (b / w photo)
815988 The Earl of Dufferin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Dufferin, Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood (1826-1902)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Afonso de Albuquerque, Duke of Goa, Portuguese general and Viceroy of Portuguese India (engraving)

Afonso de Albuquerque, Duke of Goa, Portuguese general and Viceroy of Portuguese India (engraving)
3647383 Afonso de Albuquerque, Duke of Goa, Portuguese general and Viceroy of Portuguese India (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afonso de Albuquerque)

Background imageViceroy Collection: A kind episode (colour litho)

A kind episode (colour litho)
2783668 A kind episode (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A kind episode. Vicere Graziani, traveling in the land of the Galla-Sidamo)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)

Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)
495559 Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1884-88 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Dufferin)

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Viceroys Tour in Burmah (litho)

The Viceroys Tour in Burmah (litho)
1043501 The Viceroys Tour in Burmah (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viceroys Tour in Burmah)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, 3 November 1859 (engraving)

Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, 3 November 1859 (engraving)
974114 Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, 3 November 1859 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Durbar at Cawnpore, 3 November 1859)

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Viceroys Tour, Review of Troops at Secunderabad (litho)

The Viceroys Tour, Review of Troops at Secunderabad (litho)
1056861 The Viceroys Tour, Review of Troops at Secunderabad (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viceroys Tour, Review of Troops at Secunderabad)

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi for the Proclamation of Her Majesty as Empress of India (engraving)

The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi for the Proclamation of Her Majesty as Empress of India (engraving)
1059708 The Imperial Assemblage at Delhi for the Proclamation of Her Majesty as Empress of India (engraving) by English School

Background imageViceroy Collection: Mohamed Ali receiving envoys from Great Britain in his palace at Alexandria on May 12

Mohamed Ali receiving envoys from Great Britain in his palace at Alexandria on May 12
694921 Mohamed Ali receiving envoys from Great Britain in his palace at Alexandria on May 12, 1839 (colour litho), 1849 by Roberts

Background imageViceroy Collection: Muhammad Ali, Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt (litho)

Muhammad Ali, Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt (litho)
5997199 Muhammad Ali, Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt (litho) by Portaels, Jean Francois (1818-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muhammad Ali (1769-1849), Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt

Background imageViceroy Collection: Mary Curzon Baroness of Kedleston

Mary Curzon Baroness of Kedleston
3790383 Mary Curzon Baroness of Kedleston by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Mary Curzon Baroness of Kedleston, portrait)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Proclamation of the Queen as sovereign of India 1858 AD (litho)

Proclamation of the Queen as sovereign of India 1858 AD (litho)
1266287 Proclamation of the Queen as sovereign of India 1858 AD (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England pulished circa 1920)

Background imageViceroy Collection: With the Viceroy in India, a Canvas Town built in Honour of His Excellencys Visit to Pattiala

With the Viceroy in India, a Canvas Town built in Honour of His Excellencys Visit to Pattiala (engraving)
1062202 With the Viceroy in India, a Canvas Town built in Honour of His Excellencys Visit to Pattiala (engraving) by English School

Background imageViceroy Collection: With Lord Dufferin in Burma (engraving)

With Lord Dufferin in Burma (engraving)
1061909 With Lord Dufferin in Burma (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Lord Dufferin in Burma)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Lord Dufferin at Indore (engraving)

Lord Dufferin at Indore (engraving)
1061777 Lord Dufferin at Indore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Dufferin at Indore)

Background imageViceroy Collection: With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroy at Mandalay returning Buddhist Images to the Archbishop

With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroy at Mandalay returning Buddhist Images to the Archbishop and Priests (engraving)
1061924 With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroy at Mandalay returning Buddhist Images to the Archbishop and Priests (engraving) by Villiers

Background imageViceroy Collection: An Illuminated Document from Mexico, Showing the Coat of Arms of the Viceroy Sotomayor, c

An Illuminated Document from Mexico, Showing the Coat of Arms of the Viceroy Sotomayor, c
986332 An Illuminated Document from Mexico, Showing the Coat of Arms of the Viceroy Sotomayor, c.1645 (Illuminated document from Amate (Fig-tree bark paper), cotton) by Mexican School

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Royal Visit to India, the Reception of the Viceroy at Boree Bunder Station, Bombay (engraving)

The Royal Visit to India, the Reception of the Viceroy at Boree Bunder Station, Bombay (engraving)
1049465 The Royal Visit to India, the Reception of the Viceroy at Boree Bunder Station, Bombay (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViceroy Collection: The Arrival of the New Viceroy at Calcutta, the Procession passing the Old Court House (litho)

The Arrival of the New Viceroy at Calcutta, the Procession passing the Old Court House (litho)
1051420 The Arrival of the New Viceroy at Calcutta, the Procession passing the Old Court House (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViceroy Collection: Azim us Shan Bahadur, c. 1720 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Azim us Shan Bahadur, c. 1720 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874347 Azim us Shan Bahadur, c.1720 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 23.3 x15 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Prince Azim-ush-Shan (1664-1712)




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"Viceroy: A Journey Through Time and Empires" Step back in time to 1826, when Zarafa the Giraffe arrived in France as a gift from Egypt's Viceroy. This majestic creature captured the imagination of all who saw her. Fast forward to Lord Dufferin, the 8th Viceroy of India, who brought grandeur and diplomacy to his role. His tenure was marked by significant reforms that shaped modern India. Lord Curzon followed suit as Viceroy, leaving an indelible mark on history with his ambitious plans for New Delhi. The Long Drawing-Room at Viceroys House became a symbol of power and opulence. But viceroyalties were not limited to India alone. Martin de Mayorga, a Spanish military officer turned governor, served as Viceroy of Mexico during the colonial era. Meanwhile, Lady Dufferin stood beside her husband as he governed India. Her influence extended beyond societal norms and she championed women's healthcare initiatives that continue to impact lives today. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Antonio de Mendoza took on the mantle in Mexico during its early years under Spanish rule. His leadership laid foundations for future governance structures. In 1902, amidst great pomp and circumstance, the British Viceroy entered Delhi - a momentous occasion that showcased imperial might while also igniting aspirations for independence among Indians. Lord Willingdon assumed office as Viceroy of India during tumultuous times but managed to navigate through challenges with grace and resilience. Captain Lord Chelmsford's appointment as viceroyal representative left an imprint on history books forevermore - his portrait capturing both authority and intrigue. The year 1920 witnessed Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice taking charge as Marquess of Lansdowne - another chapter in British viceregal legacy etched by Philip A de Laszlo's artistic brushstrokes.