William Thomas Collection

Boulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East, 1854. Creator: William Thomas
Boulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East, 1854. British nurses attached to Florence Nightingale's staff travel via France to the hospital at Scutari during the Crimean

The Vintage, in Medoc, near Bordeaux, 1854. Creator: William Thomas
The Vintage, in Medoc, near Bordeaux, 1854. Grape-picking in France. "There are no idle spectators at a vintage, all the world must work;

Close-up portrait of English boxer William Thomas Wells (Bombardier Billy Wells
1078792 Close-up portrait of English boxer William Thomas Wells (Bombardier Billy Wells) in a tweed suit, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Group portrait of English boxer William Thomas Wells (Bombardier Billy Wells)
1078791 Group portrait of English boxer William Thomas Wells (Bombardier Billy Wells), Jim Maloney, and Syd, and other unidentified companions ( Brown ), standing in front of an unidentified garage

English boxer William Thomas Wells (Bombardier Billy Wells), posed seated in a tweed suit
1078789 English boxer William Thomas Wells (Bombardier Billy Wells), posed seated in a tweed suit, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Portrait of Alderman Henry Hawkes, 1876. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of Alderman Henry Hawkes, 1876

Portrait of Joseph Moore (1817-1892), 1870. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of Joseph Moore (1817-1892), 1870

Portrait of William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), 1877. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), 1877

Portrait of John Birt Davies, 1873. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of John Birt Davies, 1873. John Birt Davies was Birminghams first Coroner from 1839 -75

Portrait Of John Henry Chamberlain (1831-1883), 1864. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait Of John Henry Chamberlain (1831-1883), 1864

Portrait Of Samuel Timmins (1826-1902), 1880. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait Of Samuel Timmins (1826-1902), 1880

Portrait Of George Edmonds, 1890. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait Of George Edmonds, 1890

Portrait of John Thackray Bunce (1828-1899), 1879. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of John Thackray Bunce (1828-1899), 1879

Portrait of Oliver Pemberton (1825-1897), 1867. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of Oliver Pemberton (1825-1897), 1867

Portrait of Peter Hollins, 1868. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of Peter Hollins, 1868

Portrait of Edwin Yates, 19th century. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of Edwin Yates, 19th century. Edwin Yates was Mayor of Birmingham in 1865

Portrait of Alderman Edward Corn Osborne, 1873. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of Alderman Edward Corn Osborne, 1873

Portrait of Samuel Lines (1778-1863), 1863. Creator: William Thomas Roden
Portrait of Samuel Lines (1778-1863), 1863

Portrait of Jacob Wilson (1799-1882) Last Birmingham Town Crier, 1868-69

The Far East: A Monthly Journal, Illustrated with Photographs, 1870s. [His Excellency Li Hung-Chang, Grand Secretary of State, Viceroy of Chihli]

Pekin-car, 1867. Creator: William Thomas Saunders
Pekin-car, 1867

General William Ward and Staff, ca. 1861. Creator: Mathew Brady
General William Ward and Staff, ca. 1861

Lieutenant Forshaw throwing bombs continuously, Gallipoli, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Territorial Heroism on the Krithia Lines, August 8-9, 1915: how Lieutenant Forshaw

William Thomas Cosgrave making a speech, Dublin, Ireland, 1922, (1935). Creator: Unknown
William Thomas Cosgrave making a speech, Dublin, Ireland, 1922, (1935). William Thomas Cosgrave (1880-1965), President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State. Under the guidance of Mr

The opening of Dail Eireann, or Chamber of Deputies, Dublin, Ireland, 9 September 1922, (1935)
The opening of Dail Eireann, or Chamber of Deputies, of the Irish Free State Parliament in Dublin, Ireland, 9 September 1922, (1935). Mr William Thomas Cosgrave was elected President

Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, (early 19th century). Creator: William Thomas Fry
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, (early 19th century). Portrait of English literary figure Mary Sidney Herbert (1561-1621) who married Henry Herbert, 2nd earl of Pembroke, in 1577

Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset, c1600, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William Thomas Fry
Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset, c1600, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset (1536-1608), English statesman and poet

Sir Isaac Newton, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William Thomas Fry
Sir Isaac Newton, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English mathematician and physicist Isaac Newton (1642-1727)

The bombs of Sampson Squadron, (1898), 1920s
The bombs of Sampson Squadron. On July 6th, 1898 the American Squadron bombarded the Morro and then Santiago, causing terrible effects

The New York battleship, (1898), 1920s
The New York. Cruise battleship of 8.200 tons commanded by William Thomas Sampson. Had 10 cannons.Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Warships blocking the coast of Cuba, (1898), 1920s
Warships blocking the coast of Cuba. William Thomas Sampson at the front of squadron came out on April 23rd, 1898 and headed to the shores of Cuba

Bombardment of Matanzas, (1898), 1920s
Bombardment of Matanzas. The first action of the Spanish-American war was the bombardment of Matanzas, which was carried out by the New York cruiser on 27 April 1898 commanded by William Thomas

Mr Gattie as Monsieur Morbleu in Monsieur Tonson, 1822. Artist: R Cooper
Mr Gattie as Monsieur Morbleu in Monsieur Tonson, 1822. Henry Gattie (1774-1844) as Monsieur Morbleu in Moncrieffs farce Monsieur Tonson

William Thomas Stead (1849-1912), English journalist, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey
William Thomas Stead (1849-1912), English journalist, 1893. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, fourth series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1893)

Elizabeth I, Queen of England, (1832). Artist: William Thomas Fry
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, (1832). The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is referred to as The Virgin Queen, as she never married

Elizabeth I of England, (19th century). Artist: William Thomas Fry
Elizabeth I of England, (19th century). Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), who reigned from 1558-1603

Sebastian le Prestre de Vauban, French military engineer, (1836). Artist: William Thomas Fry
Sebastian le Prestre de Vauban, French military engineer, (1836). Vauban (1633-1707) was the foremost military engineer of his time

A Bushmans Home, Australia, 1886. Artist: William Thomas Smedley
A Bushmans Home, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell

Speculators On The Corner, Ballarat, Australia, 1886. Artist: William Thomas Smedley
Speculators On The Corner, Ballarat, Australia, 1886. The town of Ballarat was founded in 1852 after gold was discovered nearby

Turgot, French statesman and economist, 19th century. Artist: William Thomas Fry
Turgot, French statesman and economist, 19th century. Portrait of Anne Robert Jacques Turgot (1727-1781)

William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright. Artist: William Thomas Fry
William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright. Portrait of Shakespeare (1564-1616), widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language

Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of Liverpool, British statesman, 1830. Artist: William Thomas Fry
Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of Liverpool, British statesman. Lord Liverpool (1770-1828) served as Prime Minister for nearly 15 years from 1812

Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, French politician and economist, early 19th century. Artist: William Thomas Fry
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, French politician and economist, early 19th century. Turgot (1727-1781) was an advocate of free trade and laissez-faire principles in economics

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"William Thomas: A Glimpse into the Portraits of a Talented Artist" Step into the world of William Thomas, an artist whose brushstrokes captured the essence and beauty of his subjects. From vibrant group portraits to intimate close-ups, his works reveal a conversation between virtuosos. In "A Conversation of Virtuosos. . at the King's Arms, 1735, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, Thomas transports us to a lively gathering where talented individuals engage in passionate discussions. The scene comes alive with every stroke, showcasing Thomas' ability to capture human interaction. Zooming in, we encounter English boxer William Thomas Wells (Bombardier Billy Wells) through a captivating close-up portrait. His determined gaze and rugged features tell tales of strength and resilience, and is as if time stands still within this frame. Moving on to another group portrait featuring Wells, we witness camaraderie among boxers. Their shared experiences are etched onto their faces while their unity radiates from the canvas—a testament to both Wells' boxing prowess and Thomas' skillful portrayal. But it doesn't end there; William Thomas Roden takes center stage with his own remarkable portraits. Alderman Henry Hawkes exudes authority and wisdom in 1876—a true embodiment of leadership frozen in time by Roden's masterful hand. Joseph Moore follows suit in 1870—his eyes filled with knowledge acquired over years spent navigating life's challenges. Roden expertly captures Moore's character through meticulous details that make this portrait come alive before our very eyes. The great statesman William Ewart Gladstone graces us with his presence next—an iconic figure immortalized by Roden's brushwork in 1877. Every line tells a story—the weight of responsibility carried upon Gladstone's shoulders palpable even today. John Birt Davies steps forward from 1873—a man who commands respect through sheer presence alone.