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Lord Cornwallis Collection

Lord Cornwallis was a prominent figure in British history, known for his military leadership and involvement in significant events

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Lord Cornwallis, 1799. Creator: William Ward

Lord Cornwallis, 1799. Creator: William Ward
Lord Cornwallis, 1799

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. Creator: Unknown

Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Le General Burgoyne aSaratoga, le 17 Octobre, 1777;and Le G... [original 1781] later reprint (?)

Le General Burgoyne aSaratoga, le 17 Octobre, 1777;and Le G... [original 1781] later reprint (?). Creator: Anon
Le General Burgoyne a Saratoga, le 17 Octobre, 1777; and Le General Cornwallis a Yorck, le 19 Octobre, 1781, [original 1781] later reprint (?)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Lord Cornwallis, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Lord Cornwallis, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Cornwallis, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: The Founding of Halifax (colour litho)

The Founding of Halifax (colour litho)
2790364 The Founding of Halifax (colour litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Founding of Halifax)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Study for 'The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown', c

Study for "The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown", c
7081887 Study for " The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown", c.1787-91 (oil on canvas) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); 37.5x55.7 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Creamer, 1825 / 30. Creator: Unknown

Creamer, 1825 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Creamer, 1825/30. Decorated with scene of British army general Charles Cornwallis resigning his sword to George Washington. Made in Staffordshire, England, for the American market

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Lord Cornwallis (engraving)

Lord Cornwallis (engraving)
670192 Lord Cornwallis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Cornwallis. Illustration for A Comprehensive History of India by Henry Beveridge (Blackie)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis (engraving)

Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis (engraving)
981548 Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Joseph Bonaparte and Marquess Cornwallis signing the Treaty of Amiens ending the War of the Second

Joseph Bonaparte and Marquess Cornwallis signing the Treaty of Amiens ending the War of the Second Coalition, France
6029762 Joseph Bonaparte and Marquess Cornwallis signing the Treaty of Amiens ending the War of the Second Coalition, France, 25 March 1802 (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquis Cornwallis (colour litho)

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquis Cornwallis (colour litho)
PNP332864 Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquis Cornwallis (colour litho) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Capture of Seringapatam

Capture of Seringapatam
LLM338187 Capture of Seringapatam by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Seringapatam. Pictures of English History published by George Routledge & Sons c 1890)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho)

Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho)
3744553 Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sultan Fateh Ali Tipu (1750-1799)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: The Sons of Sultan Tippu are received by Lord Cornwallis as Hostages (litho)

The Sons of Sultan Tippu are received by Lord Cornwallis as Hostages (litho)
960516 The Sons of Sultan Tippu are received by Lord Cornwallis as Hostages (litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Lord Cornwallis receiving the sons of Tippoo Sultan as hostages (engraving)

Lord Cornwallis receiving the sons of Tippoo Sultan as hostages (engraving)
665000 Lord Cornwallis receiving the sons of Tippoo Sultan as hostages (engraving) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: The Surrender of Cornwallis

The Surrender of Cornwallis
LLM459990 The Surrender of Cornwallis by North American, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender of Cornwallis)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Lord Cornwallis (engraving)

Lord Cornwallis (engraving)
655486 Lord Cornwallis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Cornwallis. Illustration from The Peoples History of England (Cassell Petter & Galpin)

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis, 4th Baron Cornwallis

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis, 4th Baron Cornwallis, 1675-1721
6337597 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis, 4th Baron Cornwallis, 1675-1721 by Johnston

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi

Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: General Washington, ca. 1794. Creator: Thomas Holloway

General Washington, ca. 1794. Creator: Thomas Holloway
General Washington, ca. 1794

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: The Surrender of Earl Cornwallis (Lieutenant General of the British Army in North Am

The Surrender of Earl Cornwallis (Lieutenant General of the British Army in North America) to General Washington & Count De Rochambeau, on the 19th of Octr. 1781, after 1781

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Cornwallis, (1738-1805), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Cornwallis, (1738-1805), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cornwallis, (1738-1805), 1830. Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) British Army general and official, educated at Eton and Cambridge, remembered for his part in the American War of Independence

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Creator: Unknown

Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Charles Cornwallis, (1738-1805) British Army general and official, appointed Governor-General and of India

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). General Charles O Hara surrenders the sword of Lieutenant-General Charles Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Lord Cornwallis as Governor General, 1793, (1925). Creator: Unknown

Lord Cornwallis as Governor General, 1793, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis as Governor General (1793), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Levee of Lord Cornwallis (Governor General in the doorway on right), 1925. Creator: Unknown

Levee of Lord Cornwallis (Governor General in the doorway on right), 1925. Creator: Unknown
Leve e of Lord Cornwallis (The Governor General stands in the doorway on the right), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Monument to Charles, Marquis Cornwallis, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1805

Monument to Charles, Marquis Cornwallis, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1805. The monument, by Charles Rossi, shows the marquis standing on a column in ceremonial costume

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson

The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at York Town, Virginia, USA, October 19th, 1781

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at York Town, Virginia, USA, October 19th, 1781. Lord Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquis and 2nd Earl Cornwallis, 1738 - 1805. British general and statesman

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: Le General Washington, Commendant en Chef des Armees Americaines

Le General Washington, Commendant en Chef des Armees Americaines, ne en Virginie en 1733 (General Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Armies, born in Virginia in 1733 [sic]), 1783-86

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: PREV2A-00061

PREV2A-00061
Charles Cornwallis, British general who surrendered at Yorktown in the American Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: EVRV2A-00094

EVRV2A-00094
Surrender of the British army under Lord Cornwallis to the American and French forces at Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: EVRV2A-00232

EVRV2A-00232
Capitulation document from Lord Cornwallis to General Washington at Yorktown, 1781. Woodcut reproduction of the original manuscript with a watercolor wash

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, October 19, 1781, 1787-c

The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, October 19, 1781, 1787-c
XOS909399 The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, October 19, 1781, 1787-c.1828 (oil on canvas) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); 53.3 x 77.8 x 1.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: LORD CORNWALLIS was a British Army officer and colonial administrator, and one of

LORD CORNWALLIS was a British Army officer and colonial administrator, and one of the leading British generals in the American War of Independence, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: EVRV2A-00043

EVRV2A-00043
Surrender of British army under commander Cornwallis to Washington and Rochambeau at Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageLord Cornwallis Collection: EVRV2A-00231

EVRV2A-00231
American General Benjamin Lincoln receiving Lord Cornwalliss sword from British General O Hara during the Yorktown surrender ceremony, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration


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Lord Cornwallis was a prominent figure in British history, known for his military leadership and involvement in significant events. His legacy is immortalized through various artworks and historical depictions. One such representation is the Statue of Lord Cornwallis, erected in 1925 by an unknown creator. This majestic sculpture stands as a testament to his influential role during his time. Another depiction captures the pivotal moment when Le General Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga on October 17th, 1777. The anonymous artist skillfully portrays this crucial event that marked a turning point in the American Revolutionary War. A later reprint from 1781 showcases Lord Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown, brilliantly depicted by an anonymous artist. This historic moment symbolizes the end of the American Revolution and highlights Cornwallis' significance in shaping world events. James Grant's c1891 portrayal offers insight into his character and demeanor. Through this artwork, we catch a glimpse of his commanding presence and strategic mindset that propelled him to greatness. The Founding of Halifax lithograph illustrates another aspect of Lord Cornwallis' life - his involvement in establishing settlements. His efforts played a vital role in expanding British influence across North America. In Creamer's engraving from 1825/30, we witness a study for "The Surrender at Yorktown. " This preparatory work reveals the meticulous planning behind capturing this iconic scene with accuracy and emotion. Various engravings further emphasize Charles Cornwallis' impact on history. These artistic renderings immortalize him as both Charles Cornwallis and Lord Cornwallis – titles that reflect his noble lineage and distinguished career. Joseph Bonaparte signing the Treaty of Amiens alongside Marquess Cornwallis signifies their diplomatic achievements after ending the War of Second Coalition. Engraved imagery transports us back to France on March 25th, 1802 – witnessing peace being restored under their guidance.