Cobourg Collection

King Manuel II of Portugal bidding farewell to his country, Adeus par nunca mais
XIR346384 King Manuel II of Portugal bidding farewell to his country, Adeus par nunca mais, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 23rd October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Johann Casimir von Coburg, Duke of Saxony, 1633 (oil on canvas)
BFM286589 Johann Casimir von Coburg, Duke of Saxony, 1633 (oil on canvas) by German School, (17th century); Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Royal Theatre, Cobourg, Surrey, as first opened in May 1818 (engraving)
584685 Royal Theatre, Cobourg, Surrey, as first opened in May 1818 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Theatre, Cobourg, Surrey)

Portrait of Leopold I (1790-1865) of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha in the Uniform of a Cuirassier
PLT226018 Portrait of Leopold I (1790-1865) of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha in the Uniform of a Cuirassier (oil on canvas) by Beaufaux, Polydore (b.1829); Musee de l Armee, Brussels

Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha (1790-1865) 1816 (colour litho)
PLT224574 Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha (1790-1865) 1816 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Musee de l Armee, Brussels, Belgium; ePatrick Lorette; English, out of copyright

The count of Eu and his Staff
A group of men, with the man in the middle being Gaston of Orleans, the Count of Eu, son-in-law of the Brazilian Emperor. Gaston was a military commander in the Paraguayan War alongside his

Paraguayan War - Emperor of Brazil at Alegrete Camp
During the Paraguayan War, the Emperor of Brazil assumed command of the Brazilian army and travelled to Alegrete on his way to Uruguaiana, along with his two sons-in-law

The Marriage of The Princess Charlotte of Wales with Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg
XJF283188 The Marriage of The Princess Charlotte of Wales with Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, 2nd May 1816 (etching) (b/w photo) by English School

Portrait of Leopold I (1790-1865) of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha, 1832 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT230804 Portrait of Leopold I (1790-1865) of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha, 1832 (litho) (b/w photo) by Maurin, Nicolas Eustache (1799-1850); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales (1796-1817) and Prince Leopold of Saxe Coburg Gotha
PLT233942 Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales (1796-1817) and Prince Leopold of Saxe Coburg Gotha (1790-1865) Going to Esher Church (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Musee de l Armee

Maximilian of Hapsburg-Lorraine (1832-67) and Charlotte Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1840-1927)
PLT160223 Maximilian of Hapsburg-Lorraine (1832-67) and Charlotte Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1840-1927), Emperor and Empress of Mexico, before their Departure for Mexico, 1864 (b/w photo) by Ghemar

Leopold I (1790-1865) of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha, 1841 (pastel on paper)
PLT176260 Leopold I (1790-1865) of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha, 1841 (pastel on paper) by Belgian School, (19th century); Musee de l Armee, Brussels, Belgium; ePatrick Lorette; Belgian, out of copyright

Gantheaume Point At Sunset; Broome, Australia

Source Size = 3980 x 2703
The Queens Visit to Germany: Kallenberg, Near Cobourg, the Dukes Hunting Chateau, 1862

Tragic boar hunt, the horse of Carlos I, King of Portugal, is killed under him, front
XIR698864 Tragic boar hunt, the horse of Carlos I, King of Portugal, is killed under him, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

French Hosts, His Majesty Carlos I, King of Portugal, front cover illustration
XIR698867 French Hosts, His Majesty Carlos I, King of Portugal, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 20th October 1895 (colour litho) by Meaulle

Manuel II, King of Portugal, in Paris with Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, the two youngest
XIR698865 Manuel II, King of Portugal, in Paris with Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, the two youngest sovereigns in Europe, front cover illustration from Le Petit Parisien

Carlos I, King of Portugal and the Algarves, aiming a rifle at pigeons, front cover
XIR698863 Carlos I, King of Portugal and the Algarves, aiming a rifle at pigeons, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Portuguese Revolution, King Manuel II of Portugal has just been dethroned, front
XIR698857 Portuguese Revolution, King Manuel II of Portugal has just been dethroned, front cover illustration from Le Petit Parisien, supplement litteraire illustre

The Portuguese sovereigns in Cherbourg, Admiral Touchard offering French roses to
XIR698855 The Portuguese sovereigns in Cherbourg, Admiral Touchard offering French roses to Her Majesty Queen Amelie of portugal, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

French Hosts, His Majesty Manuel II, King of Portugal, front cover illustration
XIR698856 French Hosts, His Majesty Manuel II, King of Portugal, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 5th December 1909 (colour litho) by French School

Leisure time of a sovereign, Tzar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria taming elephants, front
XIR661448 Leisure time of a sovereign, Tzar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria taming elephants, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Central Ontario, on the Beach, Cobourg, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

The Harbour-Mouth, Cobourg, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Leopold George Chretien Frederic of Saxe-Coburg, engraved by J
KW274242 Leopold George Chretien Frederic of Saxe-Coburg, engraved by J. Thomson, from National Portrait Gallery, volume III, published c.1835 (litho) by Lawrence

H. R. H. Prince Albert (1819-61) Prince Consort of Great Britain and Ireland, engraved by D
KW266648 H.R.H. Prince Albert (1819-61) Prince Consort of Great Britain and Ireland, engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2

Prince Alfred (1844-1900) Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg Gotha (litho)
KW244285 Prince Alfred (1844-1900) Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg Gotha (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Central Ontario, on the Beach, Cobourg, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

The Harbour-Mouth, Cobourg, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Princess Charlotte (Hub)
PRINCESS CHARLOTTE - Princess of Wales and daughter of King George IV with Prince Leopold of Cobourg

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Cobourg, a town steeped in history and rich in culture, is brought to life through captivating artwork by Scott Lawrence. From the poignant depiction of King Manuel II bidding farewell to his beloved country, Adeus par nunca mais, to the chilling illustration of the assassination of King Carlos I of Portugal on the front cover of Le Petit Parisien, Cobourg's historical significance shines through. Journeying back even further in time, we encounter Johann Casimir von Coburg, Duke of Saxony, immortalized on canvas with remarkable detail and skill. The Royal Theatre in Cobourg takes center stage as an engraving transports us back to its grand opening in May 1818. The portraits come alive with vibrant colors and lithographic techniques: Leopold I of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha proudly donning the uniform of a Cuirassier; Prince Leopold captured in all his regal glory during 1816. These images offer glimpses into their lives and legacies that shaped not only Cobourg but also European history. Moving beyond royalty, we witness significant moments such as The Count of Eu and his Staff during Paraguayan War - Emperor Pedro II stands tall at Alegrete Camp. And who could forget The Marriage of Princess Charlotte of Wales with Prince Leopold? A union that would forever impact dynasties across Europe. Delving deeper into these historical treasures brings forth more striking portraits: another glimpse at Leopold I's commanding presence captured through a lithograph from 1832; Carlos I gazes solemnly at us from a black-and-white photograph. Cobourg's artistry transcends borders and eras while preserving tales worth remembering. It invites us to explore its past through brushstrokes and engravings – each stroke revealing stories waiting to be discovered within this enchanting town.