Emigres Collection

Countess Potocka
Engraving after a portrait of Countess Potocka by Angelica Kauffman reproduced in The Illustrated London News. CLAUDINE POTOCKA (nee Dzalynska) Polish patriot

The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197487 The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 92.7x73.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Bird of Paradise (Jar-Ptiza), cover from a symbolist and artistic journal of Russian emigres, published in Berlin
CHT205957 Bird of Paradise (Jar-Ptiza), cover from a symbolist and artistic journal of Russian emigres, published in Berlin

The Emigrants - from painting by Erskine Nicol
3786148 The Emigrants - from painting by Erskine Nicol by Nicol, Erskine (1825-1904); (add.info.: The Emigrants - from painting by Erskine Nicol.); Lebrecht History

Rules for Playing the Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States
CHT247749 Rules for Playing the Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States, c.1840 (litho) by English School

Explanation of the Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States, c
CHT247748 Explanation of the Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States, c.1840 (litho) by English School

My Native Land, Goodbye, 1879 (oil on panel)
3822503 My Native Land, Goodbye, 1879 (oil on panel) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 61.5x50.6 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States, c
CHT247746 Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States, c.1840 (litho) (detail of 247745) by English School

Quinzieme siecle, Les Grecs emigres a la cour des Medicis (engraving)
3644679 Quinzieme siecle, Les Grecs emigres a la cour des Medicis (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quinzieme siecle)

Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States, c. 1840 (litho)
CHT247745 Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States, c.1840 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Polish Miners from l Escarpelle and their Families Expelled from France Following
CHT167994 Polish Miners from l Escarpelle and their Families Expelled from France Following Communist Troubles, from Le Pelerin, 2nd September 1934 (coloured engraving) by Damblans

French Emigres
Une soiree de Coblentz - French emigres flee France, and take refuge in Coblentz just across the German border, where they wait for the Revolution to blow over.. Date: circa 1805

FLIGHT OF EMIGRES
Alarmed by attacks on their property and themselves, nobles emigrate, generally to Germany and Switzerland Date: circa 1790 - 1791

Place! Place!, caricature of the returning emigrants, 1815 (coloured engraving)
XIR181031 Place! Place!, caricature of the returning emigrants, 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Italians discussing the war situation in Saffron Hill, London 1914 - 1918

Italians discussing the war situation in Little Italy, London. 1914 - 1918

Charles Alex De Calonne
CHARLES-ALEXANDRE DE CALONNE French statesman who proposed to tax nobles and clergy so was dismissed : fled to England where he was leading adviser to fellow emigres. Date: 1734 - 1802

Claudine Potocka
CLAUDINE POTOCKA (nee Dzalynska) Polish patriot who devoted herself to the Polish emigres in Switzerland, and the cause of Polish national- -ism but died young (illness) Date: 1802 - 1836

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"Emigres: A Journey of Hope, Loss, and Resilience" In the captivating world of emigres, one cannot help but be drawn into their stories. From the elegant Countess Potocka to the humble Polish miners expelled from France, each individual carries a unique tale of longing and adaptation. The painting "The Emigrants, " by Erskine Nicol, captures the essence of this journey. The weary faces tell a thousand stories as they embark on an uncertain path towards a new land, and is in their eyes that we see both hope and trepidation intertwine. Amidst this backdrop, we encounter intriguing games like "Rules for Playing the Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States. " This game serves as a metaphorical bridge between old traditions and newfound dreams. Its rules mirror life's challenges - strategic choices leading to triumph or defeat. An explanation accompanies another rendition called "Explanation of the Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States. " Here, we witness how art imitates life as players navigate obstacles while seeking prosperity in their adopted homeland. "My Native Land, Goodbye" portrays emotions etched upon faces bidding farewell to familiar shores. Painted by an unknown artist in 1879, it encapsulates heartache mingled with anticipation for what lies ahead. Intriguingly enough, even across time and borders such tales unfold. The lithograph titled "Game of the Star-Spangled Banner or Emigrants to the United States" transports us back to 1840 when hopes were high amidst uncertainty. It reminds us that emigration has been an enduring human experience throughout history. Beyond Europe's borders lie other narratives; depicted in engravings like "Quinzieme siecle Les Grecs emigres a la cour des Medicis, " showcasing Greek immigrants finding solace at Medici's court.