Retainer Collection

Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. Shinozuka, a senior vassal of Nitta Yoshisada, was known as a courageous warrior and was famous for his immense strength

Oya Taro Mitsukune Watching Skeletons, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oya Taro Mitsukune Watching Skeletons, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Nitta Shiro Tadatsune Entering a Cave with a Torch, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nitta Shiro Tadatsune Entering a Cave with a Torch, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Endo Kiemon Masatada with Assailant, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Endo Kiemon Masatada with Assailant, 1878. From A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Earth: Akashi Gidayu Races to Kyoto during the Battle of Amagasaki, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Earth: Akashi Gidayu Races to Kyoto during the Battle of Amagasaki, 1867. From Heroes and the Five Elements

Gamo Sadahide's Servant, Toki Motosada, Hurling a Demon King to the Ground at Mount Inohana, 1890. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Ii No Hayata Kills the Nue at the Imperial Palace, 1890. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ii No Hayata Kills the Nue at the Imperial Palace, 1890. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Sakai Kyuzo Hurling a Spear, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sakai Kyuzo Hurling a Spear, 1868. From One Hundred Warriors in Battle Selected by Yoshitoshi

PRAYING AT A GRAVE
Kikuo, a retainer of the feudal lord, prays at his dead master's grave

A Retainer from Dhar (colour litho)
3633941 A Retainer from Dhar (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Retainer from Dhar)

A Retainer from Cutch (colour litho)
3633965 A Retainer from Cutch (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Retainer from Cutch)

Muhammad Shah carried in a palanquin, c. 1735 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874351 Muhammad Shah carried in a palanquin, c.1735 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Faqir-ullah (fl.c.1735); 26.9 x35 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Muhammad Shah)

Knole, The Retainers Gallery (lithotint)
816237 Knole, The Retainers Gallery (lithotint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knole, The Retainers Gallery)

A Retainer from Alwar (colour litho)
3633990 A Retainer from Alwar (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Retainer from Alwar)

A Retainer from Central India (colour litho)
3633988 A Retainer from Central India (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Retainer from Central India)

A Retainer of the Maharaja of Cutch (colour litho)
3633939 A Retainer of the Maharaja of Cutch (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Retainer of the Maharaja of Cutch)

A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs (colour litho)
3633979 A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs)

A Retainer from Rajgarh (colour litho)
3633938 A Retainer from Rajgarh (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Retainer from Rajgarh)

A Retainer from Jind (colour litho)
3633951 A Retainer from Jind (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Retainer from Jind)

Retainer, King Henry VII (chromolitho)
3099976 Retainer, King Henry VII (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retainer, King Henry VII)

Poem by ?nakatomi no Yoshinobu Ason (colour woodblock print)
5043670 Poem by ?nakatomi no Yoshinobu Ason (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Poem by ?nakatomi no Yoshinobu)

Retainer, King Edward VI (chromolitho)
3099980 Retainer, King Edward VI (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retainer, King Edward VI)

Retainer of King William I (chromolitho)
3099959 Retainer of King William I (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retainer of King William I)

Rawat Ragho Das, 1778 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874466 Rawat Ragho Das, 1778 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Kavala (fl.1778); 31.2 x22.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Edwin Binney 3rd Collection; Indian

A Nawab holding court within a pavilion, beyond an avenue of retainers and two elephants
874386 A Nawab holding court within a pavilion, beyond an avenue of retainers and two elephants, c.1765 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School

In the Retainers Procession, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
In the Retainers Procession, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Jind, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Native Bullock-cart from Bikanir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Dhar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Dhar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

An Armed Retainer of the Bombay Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Armed Retainer of the Bombay Chiefs, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Bombay Retainers, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bombay Retainers, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

The Shan Chiefs Retainers at the Native Review, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The Shan Chiefs Retainers at the Native Review, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Typical Group in the Retainers Procession, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Typical Group in the Retainers Procession, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Cutch, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer of the Maharaja of Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer of the Maharaja of Cutch, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Rajgargh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Rajgargh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Native Horsemen in the Review of Native Retainers, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Native Horsemen in the Review of Native Retainers, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Alwar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Alwar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Central India, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Central India, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

One of the most picturesque Groups in the Retainers Procession, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
One of the most picturesque Groups in the Retainers Procession, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu crosses lake horseback
Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu crosses a lake on horseback, The warrior Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu (? -1582), the nephew of Akechi Mitsuhide, crosses a lake on his horse

Montfort Knight / 1286
A knight of the Montfort family. Date: 1286

Minamoto Yoshitsune Retainer Monk Benkei Putting
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Onoe kikugorAc no hayano kanpei, The actor Onoe KikugorAc in the role of Hayano Kanpei. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.5 x 26.6 cm

Nidanme, Act two [of the Kanadehon ChA'shingura]. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1812], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22 x 16.9 cm

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"Unwavering Loyalty: The Role of a Retainer in Different Cultures and Eras" In various cultures and eras, the position of a retainer held great significance. From praying at a grave to serving kings and chiefs, retainers played an integral role in society. The artwork titled "A Retainer from Dhar" showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details that adorned these individuals. Their loyalty was unwavering as they stood by their masters through thick and thin. Similarly, "A Retainer from Cutch" depicts another loyal servant who dedicated his life to serving his Maharaja. These colorful lithographs give us a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India. One cannot overlook the opulence displayed in "Muhammad Shah carried in a palanquin. " This painting portrays how retainers ensured the safety and comfort of their rulers, carrying them with utmost care. Moving away from portraits, we enter Knole's grand gallery filled with retainers. Known as "The Retainers Gallery, " it is evident that these individuals were highly regarded for their service to nobility. Traveling further across regions, we encounter diverse portrayals such as "A Retainer from Alwar" or "A Retainer from Central India. " Each lithograph highlights unique attire and customs specific to different areas. Even beyond borders, loyalty remained paramount among retainers. In Southeast Asia, Shan Chiefs relied on devoted servants like those depicted in "A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs. " As we delve deeper into history, we come across numerous colorful lithographs showcasing retainers' roles within kingdoms like Rajgarh or Jind. These images remind us that loyalty transcends time periods. Finally, let us not forget King Henry VII's retainer portrayed in chromolitho form - an homage to European traditions where even monarchs had trusted followers by their side. Whether praying at graves or standing beside royalty throughout history, retainers symbolize unwavering loyalty and dedication.