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Byron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection

Byron George Gordon, the 6th Baron, was a man of many facets and inspirations

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: The International Exhibition: marble statue - 'Sardanapalus' (from Byron's Tragedy)... 1862

The International Exhibition: marble statue - "Sardanapalus" (from Byron's Tragedy)... 1862
The International Exhibition: marble statue - "Sardanapalus" (from Byron's Tragedy), by H. Weekes, A.R.A. 1862....one of the single-figure statues commissioned for the Egyptian Hall of

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Lucifer Carries Cain up into the Finite Space, from Eight Etchings on Byrons Cain

Lucifer Carries Cain up into the Finite Space, from Eight Etchings on Byrons Cain, 1919-1920

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Lucifer Abandons Cain to his Fate, from Eight Etchings on Byrons Cain, 1919-1920

Lucifer Abandons Cain to his Fate, from Eight Etchings on Byrons Cain, 1919-1920

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Byron's 'Tomb' at Harrow, 1862. Creator: Unknown. Byron's 'Tomb' at Harrow, 1862

Byron's "Tomb" at Harrow, 1862. Creator: Unknown. Byron's "Tomb" at Harrow, 1862
Byron's "Tomb" at Harrow, 1862. The poet Byron spent many boyhood hours in the churchyard of St Mary's, Harrow On The Hill, while a pupil at nearby Harrow School

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Hidden silhouette: the spirit of Byron in the Greek Isles, ca. 1825. Creator: Henry Burn

Hidden silhouette: the spirit of Byron in the Greek Isles, ca. 1825. Creator: Henry Burn
Hidden silhouette: the spirit of Byron in the Greek Isles, ca. 1825

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan, 1826. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan, 1826. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan, 1826

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Mrs. Herbert Duckworth ('She Walks in Beauty'), September, 1874

Mrs. Herbert Duckworth ("She Walks in Beauty"), September, 1874
Mrs. Herbert Duckworth (" She Walks in Beauty" ), September, 1874. A work made of albumen print

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: The Battle of the Giaour and the Pasha (Combat du Giaour et du Pacha), 1827

The Battle of the Giaour and the Pasha (Combat du Giaour et du Pacha), 1827

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Finding of Don Juan by Haidee, c1870. Creator: Ford Madox Brown

Finding of Don Juan by Haidee, c1870. Creator: Ford Madox Brown
Finding of Don Juan by Haidee, c1870

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Thorwaldsens statue of Lord Byron, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

Thorwaldsens statue of Lord Byron, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Thorwaldsens statue of Lord Byron, 1845. Sculpture of Byron by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorwaldsen: This picturesque work of art

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Mademoiselle Dumilatre, in the new ballet of 'The Corsair'

Mademoiselle Dumilatre, in the new ballet of "The Corsair"
Mademoiselle Dumilatre, in the new ballet of " The Corsair", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1844. French ballerina Adele Dumilatre starred in a London stage production of a ballet based on a tale

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Zoe, Maid of Athens, 1866. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

Zoe, Maid of Athens, 1866. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Zoe, Maid of Athens, 1866

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep), 1866. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep), 1866. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
The Maid of Athens (May Prinsep), 1866. May Prinsep was Camerons sisters adopted daughter and the portrait was inspired by a poem by Lord Byron in 1810

Background imageByron George Gordon 6th Baron Collection: Byron, (1788-1824), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Byron, (1788-1824), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Byron, (1788-1824), 1830. George Gordon Byron (1788-1824) English poet, peer, and politician, a revolutionary in the Greek War of Independence, a leading figure of the Romantic movement


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Byron George Gordon, the 6th Baron, was a man of many facets and inspirations. His enigmatic persona is beautifully captured in various artistic masterpieces throughout history. In "Lucifer Abandons Cain to his Fate, " we witness the eternal struggle between good and evil. This haunting etching from Eight Etchings on Byrons Cain portrays the moment when Lucifer turns his back on Cain, leaving him to face his destiny alone. Another captivating artwork, "Lucifer Carries Cain up into the Finite Space, " showcases Byron's fascination with the supernatural. This ethereal image transports us into a realm beyond our comprehension as Lucifer carries Cain through realms unknown. A hidden silhouette reveals the spirit of Byron himself amidst the enchanting Greek Isles. Painted by Henry Burn in 1825, this depiction captures Lord Byron's connection to nature and his love for Greece that inspired much of his work. "The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan" by Eugene Delacroix brings one of Byron's most famous poems to life. The intense battle scene reflects both their physical clash and their inner turmoil, portraying themes of passion and vengeance. In September 1874, Mrs. Herbert Duckworth becomes an embodiment of beauty as she walks gracefully like a muse from one of Byron's verses. Her elegance echoes lines from "She Walks in Beauty, " showcasing how Byron's words continue to inspire generations beyond his time. "The Battle of the Giaour and the Pasha" further immortalizes Lord Byron's literary legacy through artistry. Delacroix once again captures raw emotions as these two adversaries engage in a fierce confrontation that symbolizes conflict within oneself. Ford Madox Brown depicts another iconic moment with "Finding Don Juan by Haidee. " This painting transports us into an emotional reunion between two beloved characters while highlighting themes such as love, loss, and redemption found within Don Juan’s journey. Thorwaldsen’s statue of Lord Byron, created in 1845 by W. J.