Hankey Collection

Noonday, Granada
This painting shows a busy street corner of Granada, a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, with men and women carrying shopping baskets and a white packhorse stood on the right. Date: circa 1915

St. Tropez, (oil on canvas)
657448 St. Tropez, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: St.Tropez. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

The Harbour, St Ives, (oil on canvas)
657970 The Harbour, St Ives, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 58x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour, St Ives. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

The Original War Cabinet, 1939, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Original War Cabinet, 1939, (1945). British politicians at the start of the Second World War. Standing from left to right: Sir John Anderson, Lord Hankey, Leslie Hore-Belisha, Winston Churchill

A French Interior
This oil painting depicts an interior of a room, with an old French woman grabbing a jug from the table, she is wearing a white maid's bonnet. Date: circa 1922

Le Souper
A portrait painting showing the side profile of an old woman, wearing a black dress with a white cap, she is seated, eating soup at the kitchen table, the room is very dark. Date: circa 1920

Shepherding The Flock
An oil painting of an old shepherdess standing with her flock of sheep in the countryside, during sunset. Date: circa 1919

The Bundle
A portrait oil painting of a young woman, sat on some rocks, holding a sack bundle at the edge of a countryside village. Date: circa 1919

Resting
A portrait painting of a young woman sat on a crude bench by the edge of a forest, she is casually leaning on her travel bags. Date: 1917

The Dancing Bear
This painting shows a crowd of people watching a dancing bear, bound with a muzzle and chains, travelling along a cobbled street. Date: circa 1917

Grandmother
A portrait etching of a girl, resting her head on the shoulder of her grandmother, whose arm is around her. Date: circa 1917

The Load
A portrait etching of a woman, carrying a burdensome load on her back outside, other workmen can be seen in the background. Date: circa 1917

Her Sole Possession
A portrait etching of a woman, protectively holding her baby child, wrapped in a blanket, described as her sole possession. Date: circa 1917

La Fille De Ferme
A portrait etching of a farm girl wearing simple clothes with a cloak, holding a long stick, she is standing on her land, with the farmhouses viewable behind. Date: circa 1917

Study For The Flight From Belgium
A painting of a number of people, mostly comprising of mothers and fathers having compassionate moments with each other and their children. Date: circa 1916

Forest Clouds
A landscape etching of some huge clouds which can be seen above the tips of trees in a forest. Date: circa 1916

Trees In The Wind
An etching of some trees, with ivy entangled around the trunks, during a windy day in the countryside, some crates can be seen on the left. Date: circa 1916

Portrait of an Old Woman
A portrait artwork of an older woman, seated, wearing some work robes and a simple hood. Date: circa 1916

Outdoor Market
This painting shows an active market, customers are showing interest at a nearby cloth merchant stall, among others in the background. Date: circa 1915

Farmer With Scythe
An oil painting of a farmer outside, holding his scythe, under a bright orange sky, with farmhouses sat in the distance. Date: circa 1915

Brittany Fishing Women
A painting of a woman holding her young baby, with a group of older women behind, who are stood by baskets filled to the brim with fish

Fish market At Dieppe
An oil painting of a very crowded fish market square, made up of buildings with continuous archways and green balconies in Dieppe, northern France. Date: circa 1915

Cows By The River
An oil painting which shows a group of four cows grazing by a riverside, with a line of tall, slender trees the other side and a woman standing nearby. Date: circa 1914

Mother and Child, (oil on canvas)
826921 Mother and Child, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 45.7x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Child. William Lee-Hankey. (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

The Harbour, (oil on canvas)
657089 The Harbour, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 59.1x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Getting Ready, (oil on canvas)
657594 Getting Ready, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Getting Ready. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

The Harbour, Honfleur, (oil on canvas)
826732 The Harbour, Honfleur, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour, Honfleur. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Mussel Boats, Honfleur, (oil on canvas)
657451 Mussel Boats, Honfleur, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussel Boats, Honfleur. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Le Repos, (watercolour)
657595 Le Repos, (watercolour) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Repos. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Watercolour. 15 x 22in); Photo © Christie's Images

Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas)
827252 Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 64.2x76.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau)

Gateway into Grasse, (oil on canvas)
657524 Gateway into Grasse, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway into Grasse. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Off to the Fishing Ground, Honfleur, (oil on canvas)
657709 Off to the Fishing Ground, Honfleur, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to the Fishing Ground, Honfleur. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952)

Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle, (oil on canvas)
657452 Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Spring Flowers, (oil on canvas)
657449 Spring Flowers, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Flowers. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

The Ferry, Concarneau, (oil on canvas)
657909 The Ferry, Concarneau, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ferry, Concarneau. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Spring-Boulevard St, (oil on canvas)
989989 Spring-Boulevard St, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring-Boulevard St. Michel, Paris; Printemps-Boulevard St)

Mother and Child, (oil on canvas)
657292 Mother and Child, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Child. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Notre Dame, Paris, (oil on canvas)
657219 Notre Dame, Paris, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 28x36in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre Dame, Paris. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Women on the Quayside, Etaples, (oil on canvas)
657218 Women on the Quayside, Etaples, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 26x36in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Women on the Quayside, Etaples. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952)

The Quai, Dieppe, (oil on canvas)
657450 The Quai, Dieppe, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quai, Dieppe. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Sardine Fishers, Concarneau, (oil on canvas)
826910 Sardine Fishers, Concarneau, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardine Fishers, Concarneau. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952)

Resting, by William Lee Hankey - Union Jack Club Date: 1907

Hankey dwarf aloe, Haworthia attenuata var. radula. Rasp-leaved aloe, Aloe radula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

The Queen Mother as a child, c 1905 (1910). Artist: Mabel Emily Hankey
The Queen Mother as a child, c 1905 (1910). Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) became the mother of Queen Elizabeth II. Illustration from The Connoisseur, August 1910

The Peace Conference - the treaty of Versailles, 1919
A pleniary session in the Clock Room at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Paris: The Allied leaders in conclave during the preparation of the Peace Treaty, 1919. Date: 1919

A miniature of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
A miniature of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by Mabel Hankey in a finely wrought frame of gold and silver, a wedding gift to Prince Albert, Duke of York from his future mother-in-law, Lady Strathmore

Mistaken translation of saying difficult English surnames Overheard on an Atlantic Liner Colonel Moses R. Hankey - " Theres one thing I kaant understand about your English way of spelling names

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"Hankey: A Captivating Glimpse into French Interior and Beyond" Step into the enchanting world of "Hankey, " a collection of captivating artworks that transport you to a French interior, where stories unfold with every stroke. From the lively scene in "Le Souper" to the serene pastoral setting in "Shepherding The Flock, " each piece invites you to immerse yourself in its narrative. In "The Bundle, " we witness an intimate moment as a mother cradles her child, radiating warmth and tenderness. Meanwhile, "Resting" captures tranquility amidst chaos, offering solace within its delicate brushstrokes. "The Dancing Bear" brings joyous laughter and merriment while highlighting the rich cultural heritage of France. And who could forget "Grandmother"? Her wise gaze tells tales of generations past, reminding us of our roots and cherished memories. Through "The Load, " we glimpse resilience and determination etched on weathered faces, symbolizing strength amid adversity. In contrast, "Her Sole Possession" portrays vulnerability as a young girl clings tightly to her treasured possession - perhaps representing hope or dreams yet realized. With "La Fille De Ferme, " we are transported to rustic landscapes adorned with vibrant colors that celebrate nature's beauty. Likewise, in the poignant masterpiece titled "Study For The Flight From Belgium, " emotions run deep as individuals seek refuge from turmoil – their expressions capturing both fear and hope for a better future. Finally, gazing at the mesmerizing strokes depicting ethereal clouds in "Forest Clouds", one can't help but feel awe-inspired by nature's grandeur captured so effortlessly on canvas. "Hankey" is more than just art; it is an invitation to explore human experiences through visual storytelling. Each painting serves as a window into moments frozen in time – evoking emotions that transcend language barriers and connect us all on a profound level.