George William Collection

Charles George Gordon ( Chinese Gordon )
Charles George Gordon (1833-85) English soldier, called Chinese Gordon. His death at Khartoum when city fell to the troops of the Mahdi, 26 January 1885. After painting by G.W. Joy

Prince Charlies Farewell to Flora MacDonald, 1746 (1905). Flora MacDonald helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart to escape after his defeat by the English at the Battle of Culloden

Nelsons First Farewell, 1926. Artist: George William Joy
Nelsons First Farewell, 1926. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

Georg Wilhelm, Duke of Brandenburg, from Der Generalfeldoberst by Ernst von Wildenbruch (colour litho)
3626507 Georg Wilhelm, Duke of Brandenburg, from Der Generalfeldoberst by Ernst von Wildenbruch (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georg Wilhelm)

George William meeting Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at Kopenick in 1631 (colour litho)
725446 George William meeting Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at Kopenick in 1631 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

George W. Childs, Philadelphia Public Ledger, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Governor Stuyvesant Destroying The Summons To Surrender, (1877). Creator: Unknown
Governor Stuyvesant Destroying The Summons To Surrender, (1877). Dutch soldier and colonial administrator Peter Stuyvesant (c1612-1672)

Storming of Chapultepec, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Storming of Chapultepec, (1878). The Battle of Chapultepec in September 1847 was fought between the United States Marine Corps

Battle of Lake Erie, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Lake Erie, (1878). If a Victory is to be Gained I ll Gain it, a quote from Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry, shown here standing in a rowing boat as he goes from the US Brig Lawrence to the US

George Barrington, 1847. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Barrington, 1847. Portrait of British politician George William Barrington, 7th Viscount Barrington (1824-1886) who held the offices of Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard

Hornblower surrenders, 1920, (1928). Creator: Foulsham and Banfield
Hornblower surrenders, 1920, (1928). Mr. George Elton as Dawker; Miss Helen Heye as Mrs. Hillcrist and Mr. Edmund Gwenn as Hornblower, in " The Skin Game"

The Earl of Coventry, 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son
The Earl of Coventry, 1879. George William Coventry, 9th Earl of Coventry (1838-1930), racehorse owner and administrator. From The Sporting Gazette and Agricultural Journal, 1st February 1879

Battlefield. Scene from the Thirty Years War, before 1659. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Portrait of George William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (1624-1705). Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of George William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (1624-1705). Found in the collection of Bomann Museum Celle

George William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (1624-1705). Artist: Anonymous
George William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (1624-1705). Found in the collection of Historisches Museum Hannover

The Siege (Defense of a Church Courtyard During the Thirty Years? War), 1848. Found in the collection of the Museum Kunstpalast, Dusseldorf

Griselda, 1903. Artist: George William Joy
Griselda, 1903

George William Brown Bendann Brothers American
George William Brown; Bendann Brothers (American, active 1850s - 1873); Baltimore, Maryland, United States; 1871; Albumen silver print

Perrys Victory, Lake Erie, U. S. Capitol, Powell, George William, 1824-1879
Perrys Victory, Lake Erie, U.S. Capitol, Powell, George William, 1824-1879, Lake Erie, Battle of, 1813, Lakes & ponds, Campaigns & battles, United States, Erie, Lake, 1904

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George William was a multifaceted individual whose name is associated with various historical events and artistic creations. One notable event in which he played a significant role was "The Death of General Gordon" in Khartoum on 26 January 1885. This tragic incident, also known as the fall of Khartoum, marked the end of Charles George Gordon's life, who was famously referred to as Chinese Gordon. In addition to his involvement in historical events, George William showcased his artistic talent through captivating artworks. One such piece is "Prince Charlies Farewell to Flora MacDonald" from 1746 (1905), depicting an emotional farewell between Prince Charles and Flora MacDonald during the Jacobite rising. Another remarkable artwork attributed to George William is "Nelsons First Farewell" from 1926, showcasing Admiral Nelson bidding farewell before embarking on a naval expedition. The attention to detail and skillful execution demonstrate George William's proficiency as an artist. Moreover, George William delved into historical illustrations, capturing pivotal moments like "Georg Wilhelm, Duke of Brandenburg, " depicted in Ernst von Wildenbruch's play Der Generalfeldoberst (colour litho). He also portrayed the meeting between George William himself and Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at Kopenick in 1631 (colour litho), highlighting his ability to bring history alive through art. Furthermore, not limited solely to historical depictions or paintings but extending his creativity towards journalism too; one example being "George W. Childs, " featured in Philadelphia Public Ledger from the American Editors series (N1). This showcases his versatility across different mediums. Lastly, some iconic scenes were captured by unknown creators but are still associated with George William due to their significance.