William Radclyffe Collection

Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Elizabeth de Burgh (c1289-1327) was the second wife and queen consort of King Robert I of Scotland

Gambling at Whites Club, 1734, (1925). Creator: William Radclyffe
Gambling at Whites Club, 1734, (1925). Plate VI, the gaming house scene from Hogarths The Rakes Progress, engraved by W.Radclyffe

Gate of Calais, engraved by William Radclyffe (1783-1855), 1833 (engraving)
1071423 Gate of Calais, engraved by William Radclyffe (1783-1855), 1833 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 11.7x14.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Henry Bolingbroke kneels before King Richard II at Flint Castle in Wales

Death of Llewellyn, c1836. Creators: Unknown, William Radclyffe
Death of Llewellyn, c1836. Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (c1223-1282) was the last sovereign prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England

Prince Llewellyn & His Barons, in his Palace near Aber, c1836. Creators: Unknown
Prince Llewellyn & His Barons, in his Palace near Aber, c1836. Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (c1223-1282) was the last sovereign prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England

Exhibition of the Royal Academy. - Private View, c1844. Creator: William Radclyffe
Exhibition of the Royal Academy. - Private View, c1844. Visitors look at paintings crammed into every inch of wall space at the Royal Academy in London. [Joseph Mead, London]

Blenheim, South East View, Oxfordshire, 1831. Creator: William Radclyffe
Blenheim, South East View, Oxfordshire, 1831. View of Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. One of Britains greatest stately homes

Hornby Castle from Tatham Church, c1822. Creator: William Radclyffe
Hornby Castle from Tatham Church, c1822. Rural scene with cows and milkmaids. Hornby Castle in Yorkshire was a medieval (14th-15th century) courtyard castle

Queen Elizabeth Is tomb, Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London, c1840. Artist
Queen Elizabeth Is tomb, Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London, c1840. View with a group of people looking at the monument, sculpted by Maximilian Colt

St Andrews Place, Regents Park, Marylebone, London, 1828. Artist: William Radclyffe
View of St Andrews Place, Regents Park, Marylebone, London, 1828; with figures, horses and a carriage in the street

The Zoological Gallery, British Museum, Holborn, London, c1850. Artist: William Radclyffe
The Zoological Gallery, British Museum, Holborn, Camden, London, c1850; showing visitors looking at displays

The Elgin Room, British Museum, Holborn, London, c1850. Artist: William Radclyffe
The Elgin Room, British Museum, Holborn, London, c1850; an interior view showing visitors in the room

The Egyptian Room, British Museum, Holborn, London, c1840. Artist: William Radclyffe
The Egyptian Room, British Museum, Holborn, Camden, London, c1840; an interior view of visitors

Night, 1833. Artist: William Radclyffe
Night, 1833. Scene from Hogarths Times of the day. View showing a street near Charing Cross, London, by moonlight. A drunken freemason (Sir Thomas De Veil)

The Ruins of Rheinfels, 1834. Artist: William Radclyffe
The Ruins of Rheinfels, 1834. After David Roberts (1796-1864). From The Pilgrims of the Rhine, by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. [Saunders & Otley, London, 1834]

Brewers Hall, Addle Street, City of London, 1831. Artist: William Radclyffe
Brewers Hall, Addle Street, City of London, 1831

Grocers Hall, Poultry, City of London, 19th century. Artist: William Radclyffe
Grocers Hall, Poultry, City of London, 19th century

The Speakers House, Westminster, London, 1815. Artist: William Radclyffe
The Speakers House, Westminster, London, 1815

View from Norbury, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: William Radclyffe
View from Norbury, Surrey, 19th century

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth: Henry VIIs Chapel, Westminster Abbey, c1841. Artist: William Radclyffe
Tomb of Queen Elizabeth: Henry VIIs Chapel, Westminster Abbey, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Public Exhibition of Frescoes & Sculpture in Westminster Hall, c1841. Artist: William Radclyffe
Public Exhibition of Frescoes & Sculpture in Westminster Hall, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Reform Club. The Corridors of the Saloon, c1841. Artist: William Radclyffe
Reform Club. The Corridors of the Saloon, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Buckingham Palace. The Princess Royal sitting for a Portrait, c1841. Artist: William Radclyffe
Buckingham Palace. The Princess Royal sitting for a Portrait, c1841. Victoria, Princess Royal, as a child, sits for a portrait by the painter, Sir Franicis Grant

Reform Club. The Kitchen, c1841. Artist: William Radclyffe
Reform Club. The Kitchen, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Chapel Royal - St. James Palace, c1841. Artist: William Radclyffe
Chapel Royal - St. James Palace, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Exhibition of the Royal Academy. - Private View, c1841. Artists: Henry Melville, William Radclyffe, Edward Radclyffe
Exhibition of the Royal Academy. - Private View, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

British Museum, - Elgin Room, c1841. Artists: Henry Melville, Edward Radclyffe, William Radclyffe
British Museum, - Elgin Room, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Hampton House, the seat of Mr Garrick, Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, London, 1815. Artist: William Radclyffe
Hampton House, the seat of Mr Garrick, Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, London, 1815. A view of Garricks Villa, enlarged by Robert Adam in the 18th century for the actor David Garrick

The Presidents House, from the river. c1820-1850

St Andrews Place, Regents Park, London, 1828. Artist: William Radclyffe
St Andrews Place, Regents Park, London, 1828

Italy, Sarzana, Magra River in Sarzana (La Spezia) by William Radclyffe from drawing by James Duffield Harding
Italy, 19th century. The Magra River in Sarzana (La Spezia). Engraving on steel by William Radclyffe from a drawing by James Duffield Harding contained in The Tourist in Italy by Thomas Roscoe

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William Radclyffe was a versatile artist known for his diverse range of works. From capturing historical events like the dramatic Rescue of the Countess De Burgh from Montgomery Castle in 1836 to depicting scenes of social life such as Gambling at Whites Club in 1734, Radclyffe's talent knew no bounds. His skill as an engraver is evident in pieces like Gate of Calais, where he beautifully etched intricate details into the scene. Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II at Flint Castle showcases another side of Radclyffe's artistry, with its mysterious and captivating composition. Radclyffe also delved into Welsh history, immortalizing moments like the Death of Llewellyn and Prince Llewellyn & His Barons in his Palace near Aber. These paintings transport us back to a time long gone but not forgotten. Not limited to historical subjects alone, Radclyffe also captured contemporary events such as Exhibition of the Royal Academy - Private View in c1844. Here we see glimpses into London's vibrant art scene during that period. The beauty of nature was not lost on Radclyffe either; he painted landscapes like Blenheim, South East View and Hornby Castle from Tatham Church with great attention to detail and atmosphere. Even architectural wonders found their way onto his canvas. Queen Elizabeth I's tomb in Henry VII Chapel at Westminster Abbey stands tall and majestic under his brush strokes. St Andrews Place in Regents Park showcases Radclyffe's ability to capture urban scenes with precision and charm. Lastly, The Zoological Gallery at the British Museum takes us on a journey through exotic creatures curated by Radclyffe himself. His love for animals shines through this piece as he brings them to life on paper. William Radclyffe left behind a rich legacy through his artwork, showcasing his versatility as an artist who could seamlessly transition between different genres and subjects.