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William Drummond Collection

William Drummond was a Scottish poet, philosopher, and historian who lived during the 17th century

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: The Queen on Her Wedding Day, 10 February 1840, (c1897). Creator: Unknown

The Queen on Her Wedding Day, 10 February 1840, (c1897). Creator: Unknown
The Queen on Her Wedding Day, 10 February 1840, (c1897). Queen Victoria in her wedding dress and lace veil. She married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in the Chapel Royal of St James's

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: Miss Gore. In off-the-shoulder dress with tight waist, hair decorated with a garland of roses

Miss Gore. In off-the-shoulder dress with tight waist, hair decorated with a garland of roses
5912913 Miss Gore. In off-the-shoulder dress with tight waist, hair decorated with a garland of roses. Steel stipple engraving by William Henry Mote after an illustration by William Drummond

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: Young Queen Victoria, early 20s. Steel stipple engraving by William Henry Mote after an

Young Queen Victoria, early 20s. Steel stipple engraving by William Henry Mote after an illustration by William
5912910 Young Queen Victoria, early 20s. Steel stipple engraving by William Henry Mote after an illustration by William Drummond from Charles Heaths English Pearls, or Portraits for the Boudoir

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: Miss Power, woman with her hair in plaits, wearing a dress with lace collar and tight waist

Miss Power, woman with her hair in plaits, wearing a dress with lace collar and tight waist
5912915 Miss Power, woman with her hair in plaits, wearing a dress with lace collar and tight waist. Steel stipple engraving by W.H

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: Sleep, silence child, sweet father of soft rest, Prince, whose approach peace to all mortals

Sleep, silence child, sweet father of soft rest, Prince, whose approach peace to all mortals brings (litho)
3655856 Sleep, silence child, sweet father of soft rest, Prince, whose approach peace to all mortals brings (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleep)

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: Ben Jonson (left) in conversation with William Drummond

Ben Jonson (left) in conversation with William Drummond
LLM455689 Ben Jonson (left) in conversation with William Drummond by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ben Jonson (left) in conversation with William Drummond

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: William Drummond of Hawthornden (engraving)

William Drummond of Hawthornden (engraving)
3650079 William Drummond of Hawthornden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Drummond of Hawthornden)

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: William Drummond (engraving)

William Drummond (engraving)
818723 William Drummond (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Drummond of Hawthornden (1585-1649). English poet.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: And thou two sweeter eyes, shalt see, than those which by Peneus streams

And thou two sweeter eyes, shalt see, than those which by Peneus streams, did once thy heart surprise (litho)
3655854 And thou two sweeter eyes, shalt see, than those which by Peneus streams, did once thy heart surprise (litho) by Bell

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: The Queen in her Bridal Dress, 1840. Creator: William Henry Mote

The Queen in her Bridal Dress, 1840. Creator: William Henry Mote
The Queen in her Bridal Dress, 1840. Portrait of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1819-1901) wearing her lace-trimmed wedding dress and veil

Background imageWilliam Drummond Collection: William Drummond Hawthorndon John Finlayson British

William Drummond Hawthorndon John Finlayson British
William Drummond of Hawthorndon. John Finlayson (British, 1730-1776). Mezzotint



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William Drummond was a Scottish poet, philosopher, and historian who lived during the 17th century. Known for his eloquent writing style and deep philosophical insights, Drummond's works have left a lasting impact on literature and thought. His poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning him recognition as one of the greatest poets of his time. Drummond's philosophical writings delved into questions of existence, morality, and the nature of reality. He believed in the power of reason and intellect to guide individuals towards truth and enlightenment. His historical works also shed light on important events from Scotland's past, providing valuable insights into its cultural heritage. Despite facing personal tragedies in his life, including the loss of loved ones and political turmoil in Scotland, Drummond remained dedicated to his craft. His resilience and passion for knowledge are evident in his body of work, which continues to inspire readers today. In an era marked by social upheaval and intellectual curiosity, William Drummond stood out as a beacon of wisdom and creativity. His legacy lives on through his timeless writings that continue to captivate audiences with their beauty and depth. As we reflect on his contributions to literature and philosophy, we can appreciate the enduring relevance of his ideas in our modern world.