George J Collection

Dmitri Mendeleev, engraved by George J. Stodart (engraving)
XJF438419 Dmitri Mendeleev, engraved by George J. Stodart (engraving) by Brookes, Warwick (1808-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907) Russian chemist and inventor

Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1872. Creator: George J Stodart
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1872. Portrait of Franz Joseph (1830-1916) who became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Suleiman Pasha, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
Suleiman Pasha, 19th century

William Ewart Gladstone, British Liberal Party statesman and Prime Minister, 1893. Artist: George J Stodart
William Ewart Gladstone, (1809-1898), British Liberal Party statesman and Prime Minister, 1893. William Gladstone (1809-1898)

Iosif Vladimirovich Gurko, Russian Field Marshal, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
Iosif Vladimirovich Gurko, Russian Field Marshal, 19th century. Portrait of soldier Gurko (1828-1901)

Ahmed Mukhtar Pasha, French and Ottoman Empire army officer, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
Ahmed Mukhtar Pasha, French and Ottoman Empire army officer, 19th century

James III, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
James III, 19th century. Portrait of King James III of Scotland (1452-1488}

Prince Gorchakov, Russian diplomat, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
Prince Gorchakov, Russian diplomat, 19th century. Portrait of Aleksandr Mikailovich Gorchakov (1798-1883), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chancellor

Augustus Charles Hobart-Hampden, (1822-1886), English naval captain Artist: George J Stodart
Augustus Charles Hobart-Hampden, English naval captain and Turkish admiral, 19th century. Hobart Pasha (1822-1886), Marshal of the Ottoman Empire, was the third son of the Earl of Buckinghamshire

Abd-ul-Hamid II, last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
Abd-ul-Hamid II, last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 19th century. The last real Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1842-1918) ruled from August 31, 1876 till he was deposed on April 27, 1909

Cardinal David Beaton, (c1494-1546), Scottish cardinal and Archbishop of St AndrewsArtist: George J Stodart
Cardinal David Beaton, Scottish cardinal, 19th century. Cardinal Beaton (c1494-1546) was Archbishop of St Andrews

David Leslie, Lord Newark, cavalry officer and general in the English Civil War, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
David Leslie, Lord Newark, cavalry officer and general in the English Civil War, 19th century. Portrait of Lord Newark, (c1600-1682)

Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Osman Nuri Pasha, field marshal of the Ottoman Empire, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
Osman Nuri Pasha, field marshal of the Ottoman Empire, 19th century. Portrait of Osman Nuri Pasha (1837?-1900) in uniform

Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn, English statesman, 1881. Artist: George J Stodart
Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn, English statesman, 1881. Hicks Beach entered Parliament as Conservative MP for East Gloucestershire in 1864

Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, British statesman, 1881. Artist: George J Stodart
Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, British statesman, 1881. Born in Ireland, Cairns (1810-1885) entered Parliament as a member for Belfast in 1852

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George J. Stodart, a talented engraver and artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on history with his exquisite works. One of his notable engravings was that of Dmitri Mendeleev, the brilliant Russian chemist who formulated the periodic table. Stodart's attention to detail brought Mendeleev's likeness to life, capturing the essence of this scientific genius. In another masterpiece by Stodart, we see Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria in all his regal splendor. The intricate lines and shading reveal Stodart's mastery as an engraver, immortalizing this influential figure for generations to come. Suleiman Pasha also found himself under Stodart's artistic gaze. This 19th-century portrait showcases not only the subject's commanding presence but also Stodart's ability to capture emotion through his artistry. British Liberal Party statesman and Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone is yet another subject graced by George J. Stodart's talent. With each stroke of his tool, he brings out Gladstone’s charisma and determination—a testament to both men’s remarkable abilities in their respective fields. Stunningly detailed depictions were not limited to political figures; military leaders like Iosif Vladimirovich Gurko were also captured by Stodart’s skilled hand. The general’s stern countenance reflects a lifetime dedicated to serving his country—an image that resonates even today. Ahmed Mukhtar Pasha stands tall in one of George J. Stodart’s artworks—a tribute to this French-Ottoman Empire army officer whose bravery knew no bounds during turbulent times in history. James III comes alive through George J. Stodart’s brushstrokes—his royal attire exuding elegance while revealing hints about Scotland’s past struggles for power and sovereignty.