Ambassadors Collection

The Ambassadors By Hans Holbein The Younger. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Published By Odhams Press, London, 1934

Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
Congress of Vienna. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Metternich (1814-1815). Colored Engraving

Advert for Gordons Gin 1929
Advertisement for Gordons Gin, as endorsed by S. M. Jolly, bartender at the Ambassadors Club in London. 1929

Medici, Lorenzo the Magnificient (1449-1492). Italian patrician and humanist, ruler of Florence from 1469 to 1492. Lorenzo de Medici receiving gifts from his ambassadors. VASARI, Giorgio (1511-1574)

Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543)
The Ambassadors, 1533. Portrays Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selve, the ambassadors of Francis I of France. National Gallery. London. England

The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play "by The Sketch
The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play " by The Sketch. Marie Tempest played the role of Judith Bliss, a bohemian ex-actress, while Graham Browne her husband, David Bliss

Ravoninahitriniarivo, Berlin, May 1883 (albumen print)
622833 Ravoninahitriniarivo, Berlin, May 1883 (albumen print) by Schaarwachter, Julius Cornelius (1847-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravoninahitriniarivo)

There arrived a solemn embassy from Blefuscu, with humble offers of a peace. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963117 There arrived a solemn embassy from Blefuscu, with humble offers of a peace. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput

Brutus Listening to the Ambassadors from the Tarquins, c1815. Creator: Louis Lafitte
Brutus Listening to the Ambassadors from the Tarquins, c1815

The Siamese Ambassadors - from photographs by Mayall, 1857. Creator: Smyth
The Siamese Ambassadors - from photographs by Mayall, 1857. The three Ambassadors were not attired in that gorgeous costume to which Orientals have accustomed us; and their lower limbs

Reception of the Siamese Ambassadors, with Presents, by Her Majesty, at Windsor Castle, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Reception of the Siamese Ambassadors, with Presents, by Her Majesty, at Windsor Castle, 1857. The Queen and the Court were assembled in state;

Presentation of the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour to the Sultan, at Constantinople, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour to the Sultan, at Constantinople, 1856. Monsieur...Thouvenel went in great state from the French Embassy to the Palace of Tcheragan

Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857....the Lord Mayor entertained [future British prime minister] Lord Palmerston in the Egyptian Hall...The company included his

Reception of the envoys of the King of Kandy by Governor Imam Falck, 1772. Creator: Carel Frederik Reimer
Reception of the envoys of the King of Kandy by Governor Imam [sic] Falck, 1772. Iman Willem Falck, Governor of Zeylan (Dutch Ceylon, now Sri Lanka)

Reception of the Archduke Maximilian of Austria by Prince Napoleon, at the Strasbourg Railway Termin Creator: Unknown
Reception of the Archduke Maximilian of Austria by Prince Napoleon, at the Strasbourg Railway Terminus, at Paris, 1856. The Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, brother of the Emperor of Austria

State Banquet given by the Emperor of the French to the Peace Plenipotentiaries, at the Tuileries, 1 Creator: Unknown
State Banquet given by the Emperor of the French to the Peace Plenipotentiaries, at the Tuileries, [Paris], 1856. Ending of the Crimean War

The Peace Plenipotentiaries - from a photograph by Mayer Brothers, and Pierson, of Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Plenipotentiaries - from a photograph by Mayer Brothers, and Pierson, of Paris, 1856. The Treaty of Paris brought an end to the Crimean War between the Russian Empire

The Ball given by the Minister of the United States, at the Hotel du Louvre, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Ball given by the Minister of the United States, at the Hotel du Louvre, Paris, 1856. Party...in commemoration of the anniversary of Washington's birthday - the 22nd of February

Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference: The Earl of Clarendon (England), Baron de Bourqueney (Fra Creator: Unknown)
Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference: The Earl of Clarendon (England), Baron de Bourqueney (France), 1856. Well versed in the politics of Europe and of England

Domicio Da Gama, Amb. E. & P. from Brazil; Romulo S. Naon, E.E. And M.P... 1914 Creator: Harris & Ewing
Domicio Da Gama, Ambassador E. & P. from Brazil; Romulo S. Naon, E.E. And M.P. from The Argentine, A.B.C. Mediators, 1914

The Longford Castle Pictures; The Ambassadors after Holbein, 1533, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Longford Castle Pictures; The Ambassadors after Holbein, 1533, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Belgian Mission To U.S. At Home of Lars I.E. Larz Anderson, Washington DC, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Belgian Mission To U.S. At Home of Lars I.E. Larz Anderson, Washington DC, 1917. First World War: Belgian military officer at meeting of diplomats, politicians and military personnel. Standing: M

Lady John Russell's Assembly on Wednesday Evening, at Downing-Street - the Refreshment Room, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lady John Russell's Assembly on Wednesday Evening, at Downing-Street - the Refreshment Room, 1850. A party at 10 Downing Street...the official residence of the Premier [in London]...was honoured

The Japanese Abassadors at the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Japanese Abassadors at the International Exhibition, 1862....a scene in the building during an inspection by the Japanese Ambassadors, who are constant visitors to the exhibition'

Louis XIV Receiving Ambassadors from Siam at Versailles, c. 1865-67 (oil on canvas)
LIT389807 Louis XIV Receiving Ambassadors from Siam at Versailles, c.1865-67 (oil on canvas) by Leman, Jacques Edmond (1829-99); 124.5x242.5 cm; Chakri Throne Hall, Grand Palace, Bangkok

The swimming pool and grounds at the Ambassadors Hotel, LA
The swimming pool and grounds at the Ambassadors Hotel, Los Angeles, 1920s Date: 1920s

Tower of Comares and view of the Albaicin, Alhambra, Grenada
Tower of Comares (Torre de Comares) and view of the Albaicin - Alhambra Palace, Grenada, Spain Date: circa 1930s

Kensington Girls, Wartime version, Gate Theatre
Kensington Girls, wartime version, Gate Theatre, theatrical portrait of three actresses, in furs, gloves and hats, with coffee cups and table

The Ambassadors Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for The Ambassadors Ltd, a large hotel and events venue in Sydney, Australia. Image shows a large dance hall, with couples scattered around. Date: circa 1923

Tapestry, Three Scenes from the Trojan War, or Ulysses and Diomedes as Ambassadors at the Court of King Priam
3576120 Tapestry, Three Scenes from the Trojan War, or Ulysses and Diomedes as Ambassadors at the Court of King Priam, Claiming the Return of Helen, made in Tournai, 1470-80 (silk) by Belgian School

Emperor Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, receiving ambassadors of Constantine
6338914 Emperor Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, receiving ambassadors of Constantine, Byzantine Emperor by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

The Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty, the Signatories, Sir Julian Pauncefote, British Ambassador
1597086 The Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty, the Signatories, Sir Julian Pauncefote, British Ambassador, and the Honourable Richard Olney, American Secretary of State (litho) by Begg

Anglo-American Arbitration, Sir Julian Pauncefote, British Ambassador to the United States, and Mr Olney
1597149 Anglo-American Arbitration, Sir Julian Pauncefote, British Ambassador to the United States, and Mr Olney, American Secretary of State, signing the Treaty (litho) by Begg

The Political Crisis in Cape Colony, the High Commissioner (engraving)
1599793 The Political Crisis in Cape Colony, the High Commissioner (engraving) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Crisis in Cape Colony)

Summer in Paris: the ambassadors (litho)
5226714 Summer in Paris: the ambassadors (litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer in Paris: the ambassadors)

Midas of Phrygia arranging an alliance with Urartu (litho)
STC357970 Midas of Phrygia arranging an alliance with Urartu (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the kings of Phrygia known as Mita)

Major Cavagnari and Chief Sirdars and their Followers at Jellalabad (engraving)
1054145 Major Cavagnari and Chief Sirdars and their Followers at Jellalabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Ignatieff, Russian Ambassador at Constantinople (engraving)
1059206 General Ignatieff, Russian Ambassador at Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Ignatieff, Russian Ambassador at Constantinople)

The Eastern Question, a Meeting of Ambassadors in Constantinople at the House of Baron Calice (litho)
1051147 The Eastern Question, a Meeting of Ambassadors in Constantinople at the House of Baron Calice (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reception of the Italian Embassy in Morocco (oil on canvas)
702993 Reception of the Italian Embassy in Morocco (oil on canvas) by Ussi, Stefano (1822-1901); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Zulu War, Return of the Ambassadors from Cetewayo to Lord Chelmsford (engraving)
1099725 The Zulu War, Return of the Ambassadors from Cetewayo to Lord Chelmsford (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Sir Henry Elliot presenting his Credentials to Sultan Abd-ul-Hamid at the Palace of Dolma Bagtche (engraving)
1053872 Sir Henry Elliot presenting his Credentials to Sultan Abd-ul-Hamid at the Palace of Dolma Bagtche (engraving) by English School

Marius and the Ambassadors of the Cimbri (colour litho)
960722 Marius and the Ambassadors of the Cimbri (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marius and the Ambassadors of the Cimbri)

Polish ambassadors informing Henry, Duke of Anjou that he bas been elected King of Poland, 1573 (engraving)
969170 Polish ambassadors informing Henry, Duke of Anjou that he bas been elected King of Poland, 1573 (engraving) by French School

The Corean Embassy to China, the Envoy and his Suite (engraving)
1061281 The Corean Embassy to China, the Envoy and his Suite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corean Embassy to China, the Envoy and his Suite)

The Count de Chreptowitch, the New Russian Ambassador (engraving)
1097835 The Count de Chreptowitch, the New Russian Ambassador (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Count de Chreptowitch, the New Russian Ambassador)

Reception of the Japanese Embassy by President Buchanan in the East Room of the White House, Washington (engraving)
1098828 Reception of the Japanese Embassy by President Buchanan in the East Room of the White House, Washington (engraving) by English School

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"Exploring the World of Ambassadors: From Renaissance Art to Modern Times" Step into a captivating journey through history as we delve into the fascinating world of ambassadors. Hans Holbein The Younger's masterpiece, "The Ambassadors, " takes us back to 16th-century Europe, showcasing the intricate details and symbolism that defined diplomatic relations. Traveling further in time, we witness the Congress of Vienna in 1814-1815, where engravings immortalize the pivotal moments that shaped European politics and diplomacy. Lorenzo the Magnificent, an Italian Medici ruler from the 15th century, stands as a testament to his influential role in fostering cultural exchange and diplomacy during the Renaissance. Even advertisements have embraced this theme; a vibrant advert for Gordons Gin from 1929 showcases how they were associated with sophistication and refinement. Meanwhile, Ravoninahitriniarivo's albumen print captures Berlin's bustling atmosphere during May 1883 when diplomats convened to discuss international affairs. Diving into popular culture, Chocolat Guerin-Boutron's trade card brings ambassadors' historic words to life through vivid chromolithography. Harry Grattan's artwork offers a contemporary perspective on these esteemed figures who bridge nations together. Beyond artistry lies reality; take a dip into luxury at LA's Ambassadors Hotel swimming pool while admiring its stunning grounds. Or let your imagination soar amidst towers and views at Alhambra's Tower of Comares—an architectural marvel where Venetian ambassadors once received warm receptions in Damascus during their travels. Lastly, Kensington Girls take center stage—a wartime version presented by Gate Theatre—reminding us that even amid conflict or adversity, ambassadorial efforts persistently strive for peace and understanding across borders. From timeless paintings to real-life encounters throughout centuries past and present—ambassadors continue shaping our global narrative with grace and diplomacy.