Political Philosopher Collection

Portrait of Karl Marx (1818-1893) (b / w photo)
XJF105750 Portrait of Karl Marx (1818-1893) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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Karl Marx. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

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Thomas Paine. Hand-colored engraving

Dying words and confession of Thomas Painev, 1793 (engraving)
2910577 Dying words and confession of Thomas Painev, 1793 (engraving); (add.info.: 1793 Engraving depicts dying words and confession of Thomas Painev (1737-1809) before he was hanged

Benjamin Constant, 1840 (litho)
1574717 Benjamin Constant, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Benjamin Constant (1767-1830) born Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque, Swiss-born French aristocrat, novelist and political philosopher

Title page, in English, of a later edition of " The Prince" by Machiavelli, published in London, 1741
NWI4757805 Title page, in English, of a later edition of " The Prince" by Machiavelli, published in London, 1741.; (add.info.: Title page, in English)

Portrait of Cahrles de Tocqueville
673231 Portrait of Cahrles de Tocqueville; (add.info.: Alexis-Charles-Henri Clerel de Tocqueville (29 July 1805, Paris - 16 April 1859)

Niccolo Machiavelli
NWI4949975 Niccolo Machiavelli.; (add.info.: Niccolo Machiavelli.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). German-born philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, journalist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). German-born philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, journalist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). German-born philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, journalist

AI Image - Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1770s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1770s, (2023). Franklin (1706-1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher

AI Image - Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1770s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1770s, (2023). Franklin (1706-1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher

Last honours paid to Benjamin Constant, at Père-Lachaise cemetery, December 12, 1830. Creator: Unknown
Last honours paid to Benjamin Constant, at Pere-Lachaise cemetery, December 12, 1830. Current 20th arrondissement

Portrait présumé de Louis-Antoine de Saint-Just (1767-1794), conventionnel, 1791. Creator: Francois Bonneville
Portrait presume de Louis-Antoine de Saint-Just (1767-1794), conventionnel, 1791

Portrait of Louis-Antoine de Saint-Just (1767-1794), politician, between 1767 and 1794. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Louis-Antoine de Saint-Just (1767-1794), politician, between 1767 and 1794

Portrait of Benjamin Constant (1767-1830), writer and politician, between 1810 and 1820. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Benjamin Constant (1767-1830), writer and politician, between 1810 and 1820

Portrait of Benjamin Constant (1767-1830), writer and politician, c1820. Creator: Hercule de Roche
Portrait of Benjamin Constant (1767-1830), writer and politician, c1820

Portrait of Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke, 1835 (litho)
4070959 Portrait of Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke, 1835 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry St John)

General Alexander Hamilton by James Sharples
3849881 General Alexander Hamilton by James Sharples by Sharples, James (1751-1811); (add.info.: General Alexander Hamilton by James Sharples)

Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) (litho)
PHG242677 Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Paine, c. 1792. Creator: Laurent Dabos
Thomas Paine, c. 1792

Montesquieu Charles De Montesquieu Portrait Charles-Louis De Secondat
Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brede et de Montesquieu, 1689 - 1755, aka Montesquieu. French judge, man of letters, and political philosopher

William Godwin, 1756 -1836. English journalist, political philosopher and novelist. His first wife was feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft

Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brede et de Montesquieu, 1689 1755, aka Montesquieu. French judge, man of letters, and political philosopher

Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Hand-colored engraving from portrait by Latour

Louis, Vicomte de Blonald (1734-1840) 1820 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR156213 Louis, Vicomte de Blonald (1734-1840) 1820 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) (engraving)
XZO116031 Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) (engraving) by Saint-Aubin, Augustin de (1736-1807); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Minds of Political Philosophers: A Glimpse into History" In this captivating collection of portraits, we delve into the intellectual world of renowned political philosophers who have shaped our understanding of governance and society. The enigmatic gaze of Karl Marx, captured in a timeless black and white photograph, invites us to ponder his influential theories on class struggle and communism. His ideas continue to resonate across generations. Viscount Bolingbroke's lithographic portrait from 1835 transports us back to an era when his writings challenged traditional notions of monarchy and advocated for constitutional government. His thoughts on liberty and individual rights remain relevant even today. General Alexander Hamilton's likeness by James Sharples reminds us not only of his military prowess but also his significant contributions as one of America's founding fathers. As a political philosopher, he championed strong central government while emphasizing the importance of checks and balances. Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, depicted in a lithograph captures the essence of this French judge turned man-of-letters whose masterpiece "The Spirit of Laws" explored the separation powers within governments. His work laid the foundation for modern concepts such as judicial independence. Thomas Paine's portrait from 1792 introduces us to this radical thinker whose pamphlet "Common Sense" played a pivotal role in inspiring American colonists towards independence from Britain. Paine's ideas on democracy and human rights reverberate through history. William Godwin emerges as an intriguing figure with ties to feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft. This English journalist, novelist, and political philosopher pushed boundaries with his radical views on anarchism and personal freedom during the early 19th century. Lastly, Charles-Louis de Secondat returns once again—Baron de La Brede et de Montesquieu—a multifaceted French judge whose exploration into various forms of government continues to shape political thought worldwide.