Scriven Collection

Wolfe Tone / Scriven
THEOBALD WOLFE TONE Irish patriot (profile)

Edward Jenner, late 18th-early 19th century, (c1833). Creator: Edward Scriven
Edward Jenner, late 18th-early 19th century, (c1833). Portrait of English physician Edward Jenner (1749-1823). Jenner practiced as a country doctor in his native Gloucestershire

Erasmus / Scriven / Penn
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist

COPERNICUS / SCRIVEN
MIKOLAI KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS) Polish astronomer Date: 1473 - 1543

Harrogate HG5 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Harrogate HG5 9

The Right Honorable George O Brien, Earl of Egremont, (1751-1837), 1835. Creator: Edward Scriven
The Right Honorable George O Brien, Earl of Egremont, (1751-1837), 1835. George Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837), British peer, landowner and art collector who had more than 40 children

The Right Honorable Henry Nevill, (1755-1843), 1835. Creator: Edward Scriven
The Right Honorable Henry Nevill, (1755-1843), 1835. Henry Nevill, 2nd Earl of Abergavenny (1755-1843), British peer educated at Christ Church, Oxford

John Julius Angerstein, Esq. 1832. Creator: Edward Scriven
John Julius Angerstein, Esq. 1832. Portrait of John Julius Angerstein (1735-1823), English philanthropist, merchant and Lloyds underwriter

Treasurer in ceremonial costume, 1826. Artist: Edward Scriven
Treasurer in ceremonial costume, 1826. The Treasurer of the Kings household, the Right Honourable Lord Charles Bentinck, is in full ceremonial costume

Gentleman in ceremonial costume, 1824. Artist: Edward Scriven
Gentleman in ceremonial costume, 1824. The gentleman, a member of the Kings Privy Council, is in full ceremonial costume for the coronation of King George IV, 19 July 1821

King George IV in his royal robes wearing a cap of estate, 1826. Artist: Edward Scriven
King George IV in his royal robes wearing a cap of estate. His train is being held by eight eldest sons of peers assisted by the Master of the Robes, Lord Francis Conyngham

Austin 7 Grasshopper of WH Scriven competing in the MG Car Club Midland Centre Trial, 1938
Austin 7 Grasshopper 747 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BOA57. Event Entry No: 24 Driver: Scriven, W.H. Award: 1st. class. Place: M.G.C.C. Midland Centre Trial. Date: 13.2.38

WH Scrivens Austin 7 Grasshopper, winner of a silver award at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Austin 7 Grasshopper 747S cc. Reg. No. BOA57. Entry No: 49 Driver: Scriven, W.H. Award: Silver. Left of centre: Morgan 4/4 1936 1122 cc. Reg. No. AUY33. Entry No: 45 Driver: Goodall, G.H. M.C.C

Sir Humphrey Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, (1845). Artist: E Scriven
Sir Humphrey Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, (1845). Davy (1778-1829) discovered the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide)

Her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth, 3rd daughter of George III, 1806. Artist: Scriven
Her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth, 3rd daughter of George III, 1806. Printed for John Bell

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, 1807. Artist: Scriven
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, 1807. Engraved for Le Beau Monde, or Literary and Fashionable Magazine, 1807. Published by J Bell

Admiral George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792), 1st Baron Rodney, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven
Admiral George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792), 1st Baron Rodney, 19th century. Rodney was an English naval officer

Prince Edward Augustus (1767-1820), Duke of Kent and Strathearn, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven
Prince Edward Augustus (1767-1820), Duke of Kent and Strathearn, 19th century. Prince Edward was the fourth son of King George III and the father of Queen Victoria

Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick (d. 1589), 1825. Artist: E Scriven
Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick (d. 1589), 1825. Dudley was an English soldier and statesman. From Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain by Edmund Lodge

Sir Hugh Middleton (1560-1631), 1824. Artist: E Scriven
Sir Hugh Middleton (1560-1631), 1824. Middleton was a Welsh goldsmith, clothmaker, banker, entrepreneur, mine owner and self-taught engineer

Her Royal Highness the Princess Augusta, second daughter of George III, 1806. Artist: Scriven
Her Royal Highness the Princess Augusta, second daughter of George III, 1806. Printed for John Bell

John Julius Angerstein (1735-1823), English philanthropist and merchant, (1829). Artist: Scriven
John Julius Angerstein (1735-1823), English philanthropist, merchant, picture collector and Lloyds underwriter (1829). A prominent patron of the arts

Princess Sophia of Gloucester. Artist: Scriven
Princess Sophia of Gloucester. Sophia Matilda of Gloucester (1773-1844) was the daughter of William Henry, 1st Duke of Gloucester

William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester. Artist: Scriven
William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester. William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester (1776-1834) was a great-grandson of King George II

Lucy Barlow, otherwise Waters, 1810. Artist: E Scriven
Lucy Barlow, otherwise Waters, 1810

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, (1836). Artist: E Scriven
Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, (1836). Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740. He enlarged Prussian territory by acquiring Silesia from Austria in the War of the Austrian Succession

James Bradley, 18th century English astronomer, (1836). Artist: E Scriven
James Bradley, 18th century English astronomer, (1836). Bradley (1693-1762) was Astronomer Royal from 1742. He is best known for discovering the aberration of light

Nevil Maskelyne, English astronomer, (1836). Artist: E Scriven
Nevil Maskelyne, English astronomer, 1836. Maskelyne (1732-1811) was Astronomer Royal from 1765-1811. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1758

George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven
George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover, 19th century. George Augustus Frederick (1762-1830) ruled as Prince Regent from 1811 until his father George III died in 1820

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, (19th century). Artist: E Scriven
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, (19th century). Crowned King Charles I of Spain in 1516, Charles V (1500-1558) was the founder of the Habsburg dynasty. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 1519

The Reverend Dr Nevil Maskelyne, English astronomer. Artist: E Scriven
The Reverend Dr Nevil Maskelyne, English astronomer. Maskelyne (1732-1811) was Astronomer Royal from 1765-1811. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1758

Benjamin Jonson, English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor, (1834). Artist: E Scriven
Benjamin Jonson, English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor, (1834). Jonson (c1572-1637) is best known for his plays Volpone and The Alchemist, and for his lyric poems

Christian Friedrich Schwarz, German Protestant missionary to India, (1834). Artist: E Scriven
Christian Friedrich Schwarz, German Protestant missionary to India, (1834). Schwarz (1726-1798) spent almost fifty years working in India

Sir Christopher Hatton, English politician, (1827). Artist: E Scriven
Sir Christopher Hatton, English politician, (1827). Hatton (1540-1591) was Lord Chancellor of England

Charles Blount, 1st Earl of Devon, English courtier and soldier, (1827). Artist: E Scriven
Charles Blount, 1st Earl of Devon, English courtier and soldier, (1827). Blount (1563-1606) served as Lord Deputy, then as Lord Lieutenant, of Ireland under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I

James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, Royalist supporter, (1824). Artist: E Scriven
James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, Royalist supporter, (1824). James, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1651) was a staunch supporter of the Royalist cause in the English Civil War

John Knox, Scottish religious reformer, (1825). Artist: E Scriven
John Knox, Scottish religious reformer, (1825). Knox (c1514-1572) played the lead part in reforming the Church in Scotland in a Presbyterian manner

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, recognized by some as James II of England, (1826). Artist: E Scriven
James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, recognized by some as James II of England, (1826). James, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England

Sir John More, English lawyer, (1826). Artist: E Scriven
Sir John More, English lawyer, (1826). More, (died 1533) was the father of Thomas More

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde, Anglo-Irish statesman and soldier, (1824). Artist: E Scriven
James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde, Anglo-Irish statesman and soldier, (1824). Butler (1610-1688) commanded the English Royalist forces during the Irish Confederate Wars of the 1640s

Sir Thomas Bodley, English founder of the Bodleian Library, (1823). Artist: E Scriven
Sir Thomas Bodley, English founder of the Bodleian Library, (1823). Diplomat and scholar Bodley (1545-1613) founded the Bodleian Library in Oxford which opened in 1602

Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset, English statesman and poet, (1824). Artist: E Scriven
Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset, English statesman and poet, (1824). Sackvilles (1536-1608) house, Knole in Kent, is a celebrated stately home

Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, (1824). Artist: E Scriven
Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, (1824). Brandon (c1484-1545) held various offices in Henry VIIIs royal household

Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel and Surrey, prominent English courtier, (1823). Artist: E Scriven
Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel and Surrey, prominent English courtier, (1823). Howard (1586-1646) was a courtier during the reigns of King James I and King Charles I

Sir Nicholas Carew, (1823). Artist: E Scriven
Sir Nicholas Carew, (1823). Carew (c1490-1539) was a knight and ambassador to King Henry VIII

Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, courtier and politician, (1828). Artist: E Scriven
Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, courtier and politician, (1828). Herbert (1584-1650) was governor of the Isle of Wight and Chancellor of the University of Oxford

David Leslie, Lord Newark, Scottish cavalry officer, (1827). Artist: E Scriven
David Leslie, Lord Newark, Scottish cavalry officer, (1827). Lord Newark (c1600-1682) was a general in the English Civil War

Captain Cook, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven
Captain Cook, 19th century. James Cook, English explorer, navigator and hydrographer. Captain Cook (1728-1779) in naval uniform, seated, with his hand resting on a map of the world

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"Unveiling the Artistry of Scriven: A Journey through History and Portraits" Step into the world of Scriven, a name synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship and artistic mastery. From capturing the essence of iconic figures like Wolfe Tone to immortalizing Edward Jenner's groundbreaking work, Scriven's engravings have left an indelible mark on history. In the late 18th to early 19th century, Edward Scriven emerged as a prominent artist, showcasing his talent in works such as Erasmus' portrait alongside Penn and his depiction of William Harvey. With each stroke of his engraving tool, he breathed life into these remarkable individuals who shaped our understanding of science and society. But it wasn't just scientific luminaries that caught Scriven's attention; he also turned his skilled hand towards capturing the aristocracy. The portraits of The Right Honorable George O'Brien, Earl of Egremont, and The Right Honorable Henry Nevill stand as testaments to his ability to portray nobility with grace and elegance. Scriven's artistry extended beyond portraiture alone. His depictions included John Julius Angerstein in all his regal splendor as well as ceremonial costumes worn by Treasurer in 1826 and a distinguished gentleman in 1824. These engravings offer us glimpses into the grandeur and pomp that characterized those times. One cannot overlook one particular masterpiece - King George IV adorned in royal robes wearing a cap of estate. Through this artwork created by Edward Scriven himself, we witness not only the technical brilliance but also an intimate portrayal capturing the essence of royalty. As we explore Harrogate HG5 9 Map today or delve into historical archives tomorrow, let us remember that behind many captivating images lies the skillful handiwork of artists like Edward Scriven – their legacy forever etched onto paper for generations to admire.