Grimod Collection

GRIMOD DE LA REYNIERE (1758-1838). French writer on food. Copper engraving, French, early 19th century

Charles Greville, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles Greville, 1840. Portrait of Charles Cavendish Fulke Greville (1794-1865), British diarist, Clerk of the Privy Council and amateur cricketer

Normanby, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Normanby, 1840. Portrait of British Whig politician and writer Constantine Henry Phipps, 1st Marquess of Normanby (1797-1863)

Charles Standish Esquire M. P. 1837. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles Standish Esquire M.P. 1837. Portrait of British politician and sportsman Charles Standish (1790-1863). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"

Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli MP, 1834. Creator: Richard James Lane
Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli MP, 1834. Portrait of British Conservative statesman and writer Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), later the Earl of Beaconsfield

The Honourable John Ponsonby, afterwards the Earl of Bessborough, 1834. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
The Honourable John Ponsonby, afterwards the Earl of Bessborough, 1834. Portrait of John Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough (1809-1880), British cricketer, courtier and Liberal politician

William Massey Stanley Esquire, 1834. Creator: Richard James Lane
William Massey Stanley Esquire, 1834. Portrait of Sir William Stanley-Massey-Stanley, 10th Baronet, (c1806-1863), British landowner and Conservative politician

Lord Elphinstone, c1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
Lord Elphinstone, c1833. Portrait of John Elphinstone, 13th Lord Elphinstone and 1st Baron Elphinstone (1807-1860), British colonial administrator in India and Scottish Representative peer

The Earl of Durham, 1834. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Earl of Durham, 1834. Portrait of John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham (1792-1840), Governor-General of Canada. Lambton, known as Radical Jack, was a British Whig statesman

Sir Harry Goodricke, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
Sir Harry Goodricke, 1833. Portrait of British aristocrat Sir Henry James Goodricke (1797-1833). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

The Honourable Lincoln Stanhope, 1836. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Honourable Lincoln Stanhope, 1836. Portrait of British soldier Lincoln Stanhope (1781-1840), son of 3rd Earl of Harrington

The Honourable George Byng M. P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Honourable George Byng M.P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Portrait of George Stevens Byng, 2nd Earl of Strafford (1806-1886), British Whig politician and Comptroller of the Household

William Locke, 1832. Creator: Richard James Lane
William Locke, 1832. Portrait of William Locke, Captain of the Life Guards. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Charles Stuart Wortley, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles Stuart Wortley, 1840. Portrait of British politician Charles James Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie (1802-1844), who witnessed the French siege of Antwerp in 1832, and wrote an account

The Countess of Chesterfield, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Countess of Chesterfield, 1833. Portrait of Anne Elizabeth Stanhope (nee Forester), Countess of Chesterfield (1802-1885), political confidante, wife of 6th Earl of Chesterfield

Theodore E. Hook, 1839. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Theodore E. Hook, 1839. Portrait of British writer and composer Theodore Edward Hook (1788-1841), known for practical jokes, particularly the Berners Street hoax in 1810

Alfred Paget, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
Alfred Paget, 1841. Portrait of Lord Alfred Henry Paget (1816-1888), British courtier, Liberal politician MP for Lichfield, and lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards

Pembroke, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
Pembroke, 1841. Portrait of British peer Robert Henry Herbert, 12th Earl of Pembroke (1791-1862). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

J Home Purves, 1838. Creator: Richard James Lane
J Home Purves, 1838. Portrait of John Home Purves (c1816-1867), Colonel and Equerry and Comptroller of the Household to the Duchess of Cambridge, nephew of Lady Blessington

Erroll, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Erroll, 1840. Portrait of William George Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll (1801-1846), Scottish peer and politician. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"

W Dowton, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
W Dowton, 1840. Portrait of British actor William Dowton (1764-1851). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Ambrose Isted, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Ambrose Isted, 1840. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

George Anson, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Anson, 1840. Portrait of British Army officer and Whig politician George Anson (1797-1857) who served as Commander-in-Chief in India

Chesterfield, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Chesterfield, 1840. Portrait of George Stanhope, 6th Earl of Chesterfield (1805-1866), British Conservative politician and race horse owner

Dudley Coutts Stuart, 1839. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James Lane
Dudley Coutts Stuart, 1839. Portrait of Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart (1803-1854), British politician who married Princess Christine Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte

George Herbert, 1837. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Herbert, 1837. Portrait of British soldier George Herbert (1812-1838), grandson of the 1st Earl of Carnarvon. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"

Lincoln Stanhope, 1836. Creator: Richard James Lane
Lincoln Stanhope, 1836. Portrait of British soldier Lincoln Stanhope (1781-1840), son of 3rd Earl of Harrington. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"

Earl of Lichfield, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Earl of Lichfield, 1839. Portrait of Thomas William Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield (1795-1854) Postmaster General and British Whig politician

George Barrington, 1847. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Barrington, 1847. Portrait of British politician George William Barrington, 7th Viscount Barrington (1824-1886) who held the offices of Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard

Robert Liston, 1847. Creator: Richard James Lane
Robert Liston, 1847. Portrait of Scottish surgeon Robert Liston (1794-1847), known for his speed in carrying out operations in the pre-anaesthesia era

Frederick Byng, 1847. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James Lane
Frederick Byng, 1847. Portrait of Frederick Gerald Finch Byng (1784-1871), Gentleman Usher of the Royal Chamber, son of 5th Viscount Torrington

Countess of Tankerville, 1844. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Countess of Tankerville, 1844. Portrait of Corisande Armandine Leonie Sophie de Gramont (1783-1865), who married Charles Augustus, the 5th Earl of Tankerville in 1806

The Marquis of Wellesley, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Marquis of Wellesley, 1833. Portrait of Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley. The Marquess (1760-1842) was the brother of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

The Hon. Charles Gore, 1843. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Hon. Charles Gore, 1843. Portrait of British crown official Charles Alexander Gore (1811-1897), Commissioner of woods and forests

Dwarkanath Tagore, 1842. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Dwarkanath Tagore, 1842. Portrait of Indian industrialist Dwarkanath Tagore (1794-1846) who played a pioneering role in setting up commercial ventures in partnership with British traders

Duc de Guiche, 1842. Creator: Richard James Lane
Duc de Guiche, 1842. Portrait of Antoine Alfred Agenor, 10th duc de Gramont (1819-1880), French diplomat and statesman. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"

William Cowper, 1842. Creator: Richard James Lane
William Cowper, 1842. Portrait of British politician William Francis Cowper-Temple (1811-1888), MP for South Hampshire. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"

Charles Tyrwhitt, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles Tyrwhitt, 1841. Equerry to the Duke of Cambridge. Portrait of Lieutenant-General Charles Tyrwhitt (1817-1886), British soldier

J. B. Macdonald, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
J. B. Macdonald, 1840. Portrait of The Honourable James Macdonald, 1st Life Guards. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Isabella Anson, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Isabella Anson, 1840. The Honourable Mrs Anson - died 1858, from taking poison by mistake. Portrait of Isabella Elizabeth Annabella Anson (nee Forester, 1805-1858), wife of George Anson

Viscount Ossulton, 1842. Creator: Richard James Lane
Viscount Ossulton, 1842. Afterwards Earl of Tankerville. Portrait of Charles Augustus Bennet, 6th Earl of Tankerville (1810-1899), British peer and Conservative politician

Napoleon Louis Bonaparte, 1839. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Napoleon Louis Bonaparte, 1839. Portrait of Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846), King of Holland and brother of Napoleon Bonaparte

Alfred Montgomery, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Alfred Montgomery, 1839. Portrait of Alfred Montgomery (1814-1896), British Commissioner for Inland Revenue. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"

Thomas Carlyle Esquire, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Thomas Carlyle Esquire, 1839. Portrait of Scottish historian and essayist Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881). Carlyle wrote a history of the French Revolution which gained him popular as well as academic

Tyrone Power, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Tyrone Power, 1839. Portrait of Irish stage actor, comedian, author and theatrical manager William Grattan Tyrone Power (1797-1841), known professionally as Tyrone Power

F. Liszt, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
F. Liszt, 1840. Portrait of Hungarian pianist and composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

The Earl of Chesterfield, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Earl of Chesterfield, 1840. Portrait of George Stanhope, 6th Earl of Chesterfield (1805-1866), British Conservative politician and race horse owner

Viscount Jocelyn, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Viscount Jocelyn, 1839. Portrait of Robert Jocelyn, Viscount Jocelyn (1816-1854), British Lieutenant-Colonel and Conservative politician, MP for Kings Lynn

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"Discovering the Gastronomic Legacy de la Reynière (1758-1838)" Step back in time and explore the culinary world through the eyes de la Reynière, a renowned French writer on food. This captivating copper engraving from the early 19th century transports us to an era where gastronomy was celebrated as an art form. Intricately crafted by Richard James Lane, this artwork captures the essence of Charles Greville in 1840. Greville's passion for fine dining and appreciation for exquisite flavors mirrored that himself. Lane's attention to detail brings out every nuance, allowing us to glimpse into their shared love for all things epicurean. Moving forward, we encounter Normanby in 1840, another masterpiece by Richard James Lane. The image portrays a man who undoubtedly indulged in sumptuous feasts while embracing the pleasures of good company and conversation around a well-laden table. J Home Purves' depiction from 1838 showcases yet another figure immersed in culinary delights. Although it is a duplicate and has been deleted, Purves' work symbolizes how Grimod's influence extended beyond his lifetime, inspiring artists to capture his spirit through their craft. As we delve deeper into this gastronomic journey, we stumble upon Charles Standish Esquire M. P. , elegantly portrayed by Richard James Lane in 1837. Standish embodies sophistication and refinement—a true connoisseur who appreciated not only the taste but also the presentation of each dish he encountered. The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli MP takes center stage next with Lane's remarkable portrayal from 1834. Disraeli exudes charisma and charm; one can almost imagine him regaling guests with tales of extravagant banquets filled with delicacies curated under Grimod's influence. Alfred d Orsay skillfully captures The Honourable John Ponsonby, later known as the Earl of Bessborough, in 1834.