Walter Ralegh Collection

Sir W Raleigh, The History of the World, W Stansby for W Burre 1614 (b / w photo)
5988844 Sir W Raleigh, The History of the World, W Stansby for W Burre 1614 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir W Raleigh)

Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I. 1831 (engraving)
7234807 Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Oldys, c. 1738 (oil on canvas)
1765245 William Oldys, c.1738 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 750x615 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of William Oldys (1696-1761)

Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho)
3100976 Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh)

Raleigh Stripped off his Gay Cloak and Laid it Across the Miry Patch (colour litho)
3101142 Raleigh Stripped off his Gay Cloak and Laid it Across the Miry Patch (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tabacco. A. D. 1587 (colour litho)
670052 Tabacco. A.D. 1587 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabacco. A.D. 1587)

Sir Walter Raleigh landing in Virginia (colour litho)
3101676 Sir Walter Raleigh landing in Virginia (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh landing in Virginia)

The first pipe smoked in England (colour litho)
3100980 The first pipe smoked in England (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first pipe smoked in England)

Sir Walter Raleigh, landing in Virginia (colour litho)
2791950 Sir Walter Raleigh, landing in Virginia (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh, landing in Virginia)

Ancient house at Blackwall, said to be the residence of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
7200131 Ancient house at Blackwall, said to be the residence of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient house at Blackwall)

Raleigh exhibiting Queen Elizabeths Portrait to the Savages (colour litho)
7193315 Raleigh exhibiting Queen Elizabeths Portrait to the Savages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho)
7193316 Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth)

Sir Walter Raleigh and his Son (litho)
7166069 Sir Walter Raleigh and his Son (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh and his Son)

The Tercentenary of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada (engraving)
1041435 The Tercentenary of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada)

Raleigh laying his cloak before Queen Elizabeth (engraving)
973296 Raleigh laying his cloak before Queen Elizabeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh laying his cloak before Queen Elizabeth)

Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
1090844 Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh. Illustration for Bill Nyes History of England (Lippincott, 1896)

Sir Walter Raleigh lays down his cloak from Queen Elizabeth I (engraving)
5223635 Sir Walter Raleigh lays down his cloak from Queen Elizabeth I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Walter Raleigh, The Marquis of Lansdowne (colour litho)
5220448 Sir Walter Raleigh, The Marquis of Lansdowne (colour litho) by Gould, Francis Carruthers (1844-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh, The Marquis of Lansdowne)

Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
816273 Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618)

Pied Bull Inn, Islington (w / c on paper)
582617 Pied Bull Inn, Islington (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pied Bull Inn, Islington. Original artwork); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho)
3093944 Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Les Voyageurs Celebres (engraving)
2783147 Les Voyageurs Celebres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Voyageurs Celebres)

Walter Ralegh (engraving)
1603489 Walter Ralegh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walter Ralegh. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 August 1892)

Mols Coffee House, 1580 (litho)
3643040 Mols Coffee House, 1580 (litho) by Endacott, Sidney (1873-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mols Coffee House, 1580. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

English explorers and mariners (engraving)
727087 English explorers and mariners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English explorers and mariners)

Sir Walter Raleigh Spreading His Cloak for the Queen to Step on (chromolitho)
668707 Sir Walter Raleigh Spreading His Cloak for the Queen to Step on (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Old Pied Bull Inn, Islington (coloured engraving)
582618 The Old Pied Bull Inn, Islington (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Pied Bull Inn)

Basaltic Rocks near the Lake Parima, in the El Dorado of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
1594088 Basaltic Rocks near the Lake Parima, in the El Dorado of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basaltic Rocks near the Lake Parima)

Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I to enable her to avoid a puddle (colour litho)
5995916 Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I to enable her to avoid a puddle (colour litho) by Hebblethwaite, S. H

Sir Walter Raleighs pipe put out (colour litho)
976169 Sir Walter Raleighs pipe put out (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleighs pipe put out)

Eton Montem in 1844 (engraving)
1101251 Eton Montem in 1844 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton Montem in 1844)

The kitchen at Hayes Barton (colour litho)
3095824 The kitchen at Hayes Barton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kitchen at Hayes Barton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
964914 Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh. Illustration for the Universal Magazine)

If all the world and love were young (litho)
3655850 If all the world and love were young (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: If all the world and love were young)

Two friends who came into history (litho)
976607 Two friends who came into history (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two friends who came into history)

Sir Walter Raleigh offering his cloak to Queen Elizabeth I (colour litho)
3105725 Sir Walter Raleigh offering his cloak to Queen Elizabeth I (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Croix Et L Epee (engraving)
2789233 La Croix Et L Epee (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Croix Et L Epee. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages)

William Shakespeare and his contemporaries (engraving)
725300 William Shakespeare and his contemporaries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare and his contemporaries)

Pied Bull Inn, Islington (w / c on paper)
582616 Pied Bull Inn, Islington (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pied Bull Inn, Islington. Dated 1806)

The Old Pied Bull Inn, Islington (pencil on paper)
582619 The Old Pied Bull Inn, Islington (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Pied Bull Inn, Islington. Dated 1820)

Sir Walter Raleigh
3782442 Sir Walter Raleigh by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh by Gilbert Keith Chesterton)

Some Novelties of the Coming Lord Mayors Show (engraving)
1045773 Some Novelties of the Coming Lord Mayors Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Novelties of the Coming Lord Mayors Show)

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Sir Walter Raleigh, also known as Sir W. Raleigh, was a prominent figure in history whose legacy is captured through various mediums such as engravings and lithographs. His contributions to literature and exploration have left an indelible mark on the world. In 1614, his renowned work "The History of the World" was published by W Stansby for W Burre. This monumental piece showcased his intellect and passion for knowledge, solidifying his place among great thinkers of his time. However, not all moments in Raleigh's life were filled with triumph. The engraving depicting the execution of Sir Walter Raleigh serves as a somber reminder of the hardships he faced. It portrays the tragic end to a man who dared to challenge societal norms and explore uncharted territories. Another engraving showcases "The Tomb of their weroans or chief lords" from 1590, shedding light on Raleigh's encounters during his expeditions. These illustrations provide glimpses into the cultures he encountered and highlight his role as an explorer. One particularly intriguing engraving captures a moment before Raleigh's execution in 1618 when he examined the axe that would be used to end his life. With a smile on his face, he remarked, "This is sharp medicine. " This image encapsulates both bravery and wit in the face of adversity. Raleigh's death is further immortalized through engravings that depict this significant event. They serve as reminders of how even great men are subject to mortality but leave behind legacies that endure throughout generations. Beyond these historical events, there are depictions showcasing Raleigh's interactions with Queen Elizabeth I - one where he lays down his cloak for her comfort - symbolizing loyalty and chivalry towards royalty. Artistic representations like William Oldys' oil painting from c. 1738 capture different facets of Sir Walter Raleigh's persona while colour lithographs portray him landing in Virginia or stripped off his gay cloak, revealing the multifaceted nature of his character.