Embassy Collection (page 10)

Council Hall of the Doge of Venice, 1876 (engraving)
468812 Council Hall of the Doge of Venice, 1876 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doge holds audience for the Papal Legate)

Islanders of Sir James Halls Group, 1820 (coloured aquatint)
468803 Islanders of Sir James Halls Group, 1820 (coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The islands of Yeonpyeong, Baengnyeong and Daecheong)

Letter written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau while secretary to the French Ambassador in
CHT430487 Letter written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau while secretary to the French Ambassador in Venice, October 1743 (pen & ink on paper) by Rousseau

Monsignor Clari, Papal Nuncio to Paris (litho)
2819015 Monsignor Clari, Papal Nuncio to Paris (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsignor Clari, Papal Nuncio to Paris. Monseigneur Clari)

Sir Edmund Monson, British Ambassador to France (litho)
2818975 Sir Edmund Monson, British Ambassador to France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edmund Monson, British Ambassador to France. Sir Edmund Monson)

Auguste Gerard, the French ambassador to China, received by the Emperor (colour litho)
2818602 Auguste Gerard, the French ambassador to China, received by the Emperor (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auguste Gerard)

Between sessions of the Genoa Conference (colour litho)
2809102 Between sessions of the Genoa Conference (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between one session and the other of the Genoa Conference)

The Russian Tsar at the French embassy in St Petersburg (colour litho)
2818373 The Russian Tsar at the French embassy in St Petersburg (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the Pacified Empire (Colour Litho)
2783661 In the Pacified Empire (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Peaceful Empire)

The Moroccan embassy in Paris (colour litho)
2782213 The Moroccan embassy in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moroccan embassy in Paris. L Ambassade Marocaine A Paris)

Portrait of a Persian Dignitary, c. 1640-1660 (w / c & gold paint on paper)
1196627 Portrait of a Persian Dignitary, c.1640-1660 (w/c & gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 35.8x25.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

His Excellency Count Flahault de La Billarderie, Ambassador from the Emperor of the French to the Court of St Jamess
1612582 His Excellency Count Flahault de La Billarderie, Ambassador from the Emperor of the French to the Court of St Jamess (engraving) by English School

The Merry Widow: Guests at the Embassy (colour litho)
5224223 The Merry Widow: Guests at the Embassy (colour litho) by Hughes, Talbot (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guests at the Embassy)

Our Moorish Visitors, the Embassy from the Sultan of Morocco to congratulate King Edward on his Accession (litho)
1593765 Our Moorish Visitors, the Embassy from the Sultan of Morocco to congratulate King Edward on his Accession (litho) by Woodville

Wu Tingfang, Chinese diplomat and Minister to the United States, in Washington DC during the Boxer Rebellion in China
6015084 Wu Tingfang, Chinese diplomat and Minister to the United States, in Washington DC during the Boxer Rebellion in China

Johann Heinrich Wieland, Swiss lawyer and politician in the Helvetic Republic (engraving)
6014506 Johann Heinrich Wieland, Swiss lawyer and politician in the Helvetic Republic (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Heinrich Wieland (1758-1838)

Audience of an Ambassador with the Grand Vizir
CH20633 Audience of an Ambassador with the Grand Vizir by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Victoria giving an audience to an ambassador in the Royal Closet of St Jamess Palace, Westminster
6029436 Queen Victoria giving an audience to an ambassador in the Royal Closet of St Jamess Palace, Westminster, London (engraving) by English School

His Majesty and Officers of State Receiving the Turkish Ambassador and Suit
NP125590 His Majesty and Officers of State Receiving the Turkish Ambassador and Suit, engraved by Daniel Orme (1767-p.1832), pub

Sixth Korean Embassy to Japan in Meireki 1 at the time of Tokugawa Ietsuna
UOL120830 Sixth Korean Embassy to Japan in Meireki 1 at the time of Tokugawa Ietsunas succession in 1651, possibly by Kano Masunobu (1625-94) (scroll painting) (detail) by Japanese School

Ambassadors of Haroun al Raschid (c. 766-809) before Charlemagne (768-814)
PML143604 Ambassadors of Haroun al Raschid (c.766-809) before Charlemagne (768-814), from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose, published by Ward, Lock and Co

Sir Paul Pindars monument near the communion table in St Botolph s, Bishopsgate
6340493 Sir Paul Pindars monument near the communion table in St Botolph s, Bishopsgate by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info)

John Quincy Adams, c. 1898 (engraving)
5854162 John Quincy Adams, c.1898 (engraving) by Healy, George Peter Alexander (1808-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Don Miguel de Castro, Emissary of Kongo, c. 1643 (oil on panel)
5675864 Don Miguel de Castro, Emissary of Kongo, c.1643 (oil on panel) by Becx, Jasper (c.1600-47); 72x62 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Dutch ambassador with his retinue being received by Sultan Ahmed III at the Topkapi
2636934 The Dutch ambassador with his retinue being received by Sultan Ahmed III at the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul (oil on canvas) by Vanmour

Franklins reception at the Court of France, 1778, Respectfully dedicated to
2646274 Franklins reception at the Court of France, 1778, Respectfully dedicated to the People of the United States, pub. 1865 (colour litho) by Hohenstein

Patent signed by Christian IX of Denmark appointing William Keswick as Danish consul in Hong Kong, China
3858398 Patent signed by Christian IX of Denmark appointing William Keswick as Danish consul in Hong Kong, China, 1880 (pen & ink) by Danish School

Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes (oil on canvas)
3930853 Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes (oil on canvas) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); 150.1x181.4 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Portrait of the Persian Ambassador Ismael, 1557 (engraving on laid paper)
996343 Portrait of the Persian Ambassador Ismael, 1557 (engraving on laid paper) by Lorck, Melchior (c.1526-88); 41.6x31.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

The Entrance of an Ambassador into Paris (engraving)
819040 The Entrance of an Ambassador into Paris (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entrance of an Ambassador into Paris)

Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen at his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III, c
3545931 Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen at his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III, c.1727-30 (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 90x121 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Peder Reedtz, Danish politician and ambassador (engraving)
3638242 Peder Reedtz, Danish politician and ambassador (engraving) by Bernigeroth, Johann Martin (1713-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peder Reedtz (1614-1674)

A formal audience with the Sultan of Morocco in Fez (colour litho)
2795932 A formal audience with the Sultan of Morocco in Fez (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A formal audience with the Sultan of Morocco in Fez)

Reception of Russian General Chertkov at the Gare du Nord, Paris (engraving)
2789316 Reception of Russian General Chertkov at the Gare du Nord, Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Marquis de Noailles, the new French Ambassador to Berlin (colour litho)
2818750 The Marquis de Noailles, the new French Ambassador to Berlin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis de Noailles)

Alphonse Chodron de Courcel, new French Ambassador to London (colour litho)
2818572 Alphonse Chodron de Courcel, new French Ambassador to London (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse Chodron de Courcel)

Lev Pavlovich Urusov, new Russian Ambassador to France (colour litho)
2818822 Lev Pavlovich Urusov, new Russian Ambassador to France (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lev Pavlovich Urusov)

Guests of France: Li Hongzhang, Extraordinary Ambassador of China (colour litho)
2818764 Guests of France: Li Hongzhang, Extraordinary Ambassador of China (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guests of France: Li Hongzhang)

General Saussier and French Ambassador Ernest Constans at the French cemetery in Constantinople (colour litho)
2782315 General Saussier and French Ambassador Ernest Constans at the French cemetery in Constantinople (colour litho) by French School

The US Navys tribute to the Italian Unknown Soldier (colour litho)
2809153 The US Navys tribute to the Italian Unknown Soldier (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Navys tribute to the Italian Unknown Soldier)

Chess match at Parsloe s, 23 February 1794, in the presence of the Turkish ambassador (engraving)
611029 Chess match at Parsloe s, 23 February 1794, in the presence of the Turkish ambassador (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chess match at Parsloe s)

The Venetian ambassadors new State Coach (engraving)
602350 The Venetian ambassadors new State Coach (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Venetian ambassadors new State Coach in the Public Entry in London)

The Reception of the Diplomatique & his Suite, at the Court of Pekin
2632297 The Reception of the Diplomatique & his Suite, at the Court of Pekin, 1792 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Portrait of Mustapha Aga Emissary to the Swedish Court, 1727
RAF52869 Portrait of Mustapha Aga Emissary to the Swedish Court, 1727 by Schroeder, George Engelhardt (1684-1750); Private Collection; (add.info.: KozbekAzi Mustafa sa)

Shah Fath Ali, shah of Persia (1797-1835) Receiving Sir Harford Jones in Audience
SR52971 Shah Fath Ali, shah of Persia (1797-1835) Receiving Sir Harford Jones in Audience by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Messenger
NOO57110 The Messenger by Webb, Charles Meer (1830-1895); Private Collection; Photo eJohn Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Austen Henry Layard sitting at his desk (litho)
STC335886 Austen Henry Layard sitting at his desk (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Austen Henry Layard (1817-94), British traveller, archaeologist and diplomatist

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"Embassy: A Gateway to Diplomatic Relations and Cultural Exchanges" Step back in time with a sketch by Fish of the Charleston dance at the Embassy club, where vibrant rhythms and carefree spirits collided. In 1938, Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador, and his family graced the halls of an embassy, embodying diplomacy's essence. Journey across borders as we explore the British Embassy in Madrid P_D00718_003; its architectural grandeur echoing centuries-old alliances. Reflect on history's turning points like Cortes & Marina's encounter in 1519—an emblematic moment that forever altered Mexico's destiny. Witness diplomatic intrigue unfold within Tehran's embassy—a hub for international negotiations amidst political tensions. Bonn too holds significance as it housed an embassy that fostered dialogue during Germany's post-war reconstruction (P_D00149_003). Paris beckons with its allure—British Embassy P_D00634_015 stands tall as a testament to Franco-British relations' strength. Meanwhile, Queen Sirikit of Thailand graces the Thai Embassy—a symbol of cultural exchange between nations. The Ethiopian Embassy welcomes royalty—the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive to strengthen ties between Ethiopia and Britain. Abd-ar-Rahman III leaves an indelible mark as Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus—an embodiment of power rooted within embassies. Finally, immerse yourself in nostalgia at The Embassy Club (1932), where elegance met revelry—a microcosm capturing society’s spirit during those times. Paris calls again with another iconic image—British Embassy P_D00634_038 epitomizes unity despite historical conflicts. Embassies serve as bridges connecting nations—gateways through which diplomacy flows freely. They encapsulate cultures' fusion while preserving traditions that span generations. These snapshots remind us that behind every embassy lies stories waiting to be told—a tapestry woven by diplomats who shape our world today.