Hargrave Collection

Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency, Princess of Conde, mother to the Great Conde, 1593-1650. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Hargrave from The Ladys Magazine

Clara de Hautefort, daughter of Duc d Hauterfort, 1616-1691
Clara de Hautefort, daughter of Duc d Hauterfort and wife to Marechal Schomberg, 1616-1691. Favorite of King Louis XV. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Hargrave from The Ladys Magazine

Marguerite, Duchesse de Joyeuse, wife of Anne de Joyeuse, sister to Louise de Lorraine, Queen of France, 1564-1625. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Hargrave from The Ladys Magazine

Ermengarde, Princess Plantagenet, 1082-1147
Ermengarde, Princess Plantagenet, daughter of Fulk IV, le Rechin, and the witch countess Hildegarde of Beaugency, 1082-1147

Catherine de Medicis, queen of Henry II of France, 1519-1589. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Hargrave from The Ladys Magazine and Museum of the Belles Lettres, Fine Arts, Drama

Wellingborough NN9 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wellingborough NN9 6

St Edmundsbury IP29 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of St Edmundsbury IP29 5

Cheshire West and Chester CH3 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester CH3 7

Francoise d Amboise, Duchess of Brittany, c1840. Creator: Edward Hargrave
Francoise d Amboise, Duchess of Brittany, c1840. Portrait of the Blessed Francoise d Amboise, duchess of Brittany (1427-1485)

Isabella, Countess of Angouleme and queen consort of England, (1841). Artist: Ed Hargrave
Isabella, Countess of Angouleme and queen consort of England, (1841). French-born Isabella of Angouleme (c1187-1246) married King John of England in 1200

Pawson / Whitehall
Hon Mrs Hargrave Pawson Date: -

Joanna Ii / Hargrave
JOANNA II Italian Queen of Naples from 1414 Date: 1371 - 1435

Wave-propelled Vessel 30
Wave-propelled Vessel. Hargrave Slide 30

No17 Motor 32
No17 Motor. Hargrave Slide 32

No16 Engine 31
No16 Engine. Hargrave Slide 31

Figure-of-eight described by trochoidal plane. Hargrave Slide 24. Section of a flying machine strut that has stood a crushing strain of 360 pounds

Various flying machine models 8
Various flying machine models. Hargrave Slide 8

Trochoidal artificial snake 7
Trochoidal artificial snake. Hargrave Slide 7

Lawrence Hargrave and his family. In a letter to George Crosland Taylor of 1 January 1895 held in the National Aerospace Librarys archives

Lawrence Hargrave

Four-winged one-cylinder balanced motor. Hargrave Slide 74

Hargrave with four-winged balanced motor. Hargrave Slide 73

Hargrave with three-celled kite. Hargrave Slide 72

80ft two-celled kite. Hargrave Slide 71

Four-celled kite. Hargrave Slide 70

Two-celled kite. Hargrave Slide 69

Hargrave with I-celled kite. Hargrave Slide 68

Four-decker compressed-air driven model. Hargrave Slide 67

Twin double-acting cylinder motor. Hargrave Slide 66

Hydroplane model (close-up). Hargrave Slide 64

Hydroplane model. Hargrave Slide 62

Close-up of Otto-cycle engine. Hargrave Slide 59

Otto-cycle engine four-cylinder I crank engine
Otto-cycle engine four-cylinder I crankengine. Hargrave Slide 58

Objects used in soaring tests. Hargrave Slide 54

Objects used in soaring experiments. Hargrave Slide 49

Two cylinder steam engine. Hargrave Slide 48

Method of testing objects for soaring without damage by striking the ground. Hargrave Slide 42

Soaring experiments. Hargrave Slide 44

Steam engine with flash boiler and balanced wings. Hargrave Slide 40a

Small Laval turbine on screw. Hargrave Slide 39

Hargrave and James Swaine experimenting with four man-lifting kites. Hargrave Slide 38

Further evolution of the cellular kite. Hargrave Slide 36

Some steam-jet motors. Hargrave Slide 34

A larger model of the flapping wing machine. Hargrave Slide 33

Steam engine operating flapping wings. Hargrave Slide 32

Duplicate of engine sent to America. Hargrave Slide 31

Wave-propelled vessel weighing 12 5lb
Wave-propelled vessel weighing 12.5lb. Hargrave Slide 30

Compressed air flying machine shown at Chicago Exhibition (now in Smithsonian). Hargrave Slide 29

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"Hargrave: A Captivating Tapestry of History and Art" Step into the enchanting world of Hargrave, where history intertwines with art to create a mesmerizing narrative. From Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency, Princess of Condé, to Clara de Hautefort, daughter of Duc d'Hauterfort, the lineage of influential women is brought to life through the strokes of Edward Hargrave's brush. Transport yourself back in time as you admire the regal portrait of Marguerite, Duchesse de Joyeuse, wife of Anne. Her grace and elegance captured forever on canvas by Hargrave's masterful hand. Delve even further into the past with Ermengarde, Princess Plantagenet; her noble visage reflecting strength and wisdom that transcends centuries. The collection takes an intriguing turn towards royalty as Marie Antoinette graces us with her presence. The queen consort to King Louis XVI immortalized in vibrant hues by Hargrave's artistic prowess. Catherine de Medicis also finds her place within this captivating tapestry; her reign alongside Henry II etched onto canvases for generations to marvel at. But it is not only historical figures that find their way into Hargrave's repertoire - maps come alive under his skilled touch. Wellingborough NN9 6 Map reveals intricate details while St Edmundsbury IP29 5 Map showcases a landscape waiting to be explored. And who could forget Cheshire West and Chester CH3 7 Map? Each stroke meticulously placed to guide adventurers on their journey. Edward Hargrave's talent extends beyond portraiture and cartography; he breathes life into long-gone individuals such as Francoise d'Amboise, Duchess of Brittany or Isabella, Countess of Angouleme and queen consort of England.