English Statesman Collection

Jean-Frederic Phelypeaux, 1st Count of Maurepas (1701-1781), French statesman
FLO4572191 Jean-Frederic Phelypeaux, 1st Count of Maurepas (1701-1781), French statesman. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Versailles from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford, English statesman. Comte de Stafford. In lace collar over a suit of armour
5913170 Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford, English statesman. Comte de Stafford. In lace collar over a suit of armour. With death mask, axe and baton below

Thomas More, Lord Chancellor (1478-1535) engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815
STC152217 Thomas More, Lord Chancellor (1478-1535) engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger

William Pitt (1759-1806) 1780 (engraving)
NCO189773 William Pitt (1759-1806) 1780 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: youngest Prime Minister)

Portrait of George Montagu Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax (1716-71)
PML125396 Portrait of George Montagu Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax (1716-71), engraved by Aliamet (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: founder of Halifax)

Richard Jones (1641-1712) 3rd Earl of Ranelagh (oil on canvas)
HSP185023 Richard Jones (1641-1712) 3rd Earl of Ranelagh (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (studio of); Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Portrait of Henry Bennet, Earl of Arlington, illustration from
745962 Portrait of Henry Bennet, Earl of Arlington, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub. by Knapton, London 1742 (engraving) by Houbraken

French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798
2493868 French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (engraving)
KW177795 George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (engraving) by Jansen, Cornelius (1585-1638) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Villiers, 1st.Duke of Buckingham)

French Habits No. 12, 1798
French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798 (hand coloured engraving)

David Lloyd George 1863-1945, English Statesman. From The Book King Edward And His Times By AndrA©Maurois
David Lloyd George 1863-1945, English Statesman.From The Book King Edward And His Times By AndreMaurois. Published 1933

William Scholefield (1809-67) engraved by D
KW266387 William Scholefield (1809-67) engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London, 1860 (engraving) by Mayall

George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle, engraved by T
KW272940 George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle, engraved by T.A. Dean (fl.1773-1840), from National Portrait Gallery, volume II, published in 1835 (litho) by Jackson

William Pitt the Elder (1708-78) 1st Earl of Chatham, from Gallery of E Portraits
KW189032 William Pitt the Elder (1708-78) 1st Earl of Chatham, from Gallery of E Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School

Sir Francis Walsingham (c. 1532-90) from Lodges British Portraits, 1823
KW179832 Sir Francis Walsingham (c.1532-90) from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of George Villiers (1592-1628) 1st Duke of Buckingham (oil on canvas) (see
XAL161009 Portrait of George Villiers (1592-1628) 1st Duke of Buckingham (oil on canvas) (see also 79537) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Flemish, out of copyright

Portrait of John Pym (c. 1584-1643) engraved by George Glover (1618-c. 53) (engraving)
XJF153357 Portrait of John Pym (c.1584-1643) engraved by George Glover (1618-c.53) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bower, Edward (fl.1635-67) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir Francis Walsingham (c. 1532-90) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF153300 Sir Francis Walsingham (c.1532-90) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Jan van de Velde (IV), Rombout van den Hoeye, 1653 - 1658

Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) (engraving)
KW166447 Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

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"Remembering Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford: A Resolute English Statesman" In this captivating portrait, we see Thomas Wentworth, the 1st Earl of Stafford, an influential English statesman. Dressed in a lace collar over his suit of armor, he exudes power and authority. The inclusion of his death mask, axe, and baton below serves as a poignant reminder of his tragic fate. Another notable figure is Thomas More, Lord Chancellor from 1478 to 1535. Engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi, this depiction showcases More's intellect and wisdom that earned him such a prestigious position. William Pitt also graces our collection with an engraving from 1780. As one of Britain's most renowned Prime Ministers during the late 18th century, Pitt left an indelible mark on British politics. The portrait of George Montagu Dunk captures the essence of the 2nd Earl of Halifax. Known for his diplomatic skills and political acumen during the early 18th century in England. Richard Jones stands out among these esteemed figures as the enigmatic 3rd Earl of Ranelagh. Painted with oil on canvas, this artwork immortalizes his presence within British history. Henry Bennet takes center stage in another illustration from "French Habits No. " As the Earl of Arlington and trusted advisor to King Charles II in the mid-17th century England, George Villiers makes an appearance too –the flamboyant yet influential Duke Buckingham who played a significant role during King James I's reign through this exquisite engraving. Moving forward into more recent times is David Lloyd George (1863-1945), captured here as an English statesman who made remarkable contributions throughout World War I era - depicted beautifully in AndrA© Maurois' book "King Edward And His Times. " Lastly but not leastly we have Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford.