Statesmen Collection

Winston Churchill entering No 10 Downing St by David Wright
Painting by David Wright showing Prime Minister Winston Churchill entering No. 10 Downing Street after winning the General Election in 1951

Tobacconist - Treyer and Fribourg
The famous (and charming) 18th century tobacco, cigar and snuff shop Treyer and Fribourg at 34 Haymarket, London, SW1. The shop enjoyed the patronage of George III

Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
5996562 Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by Guthrie, James (1874-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V)

Lenin and Stalin sitting on a bench
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870 - 1924) and Josef Stalin (1879 - 1953), Communist Russian leaders, sitting on a bench. Date: circa 1920

Sunrise at Heros Square, Budapest, Hungary
Heroes Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders

Portrait of James Madison, 1816 (oil on canvas)
2630119 Portrait of James Madison, 1816 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); White House, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: From the White House collection)

The Statesman who ended the Crimean War
3521731 The Statesman who ended the Crimean War; (add.info.: The Statesman who ended the Crimean War at the Congress of Paris. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Prominent Union and Confederate generals and statesmen, 1865
1574375 Prominent Union and Confederate generals and statesmen, 1865; (add.info.: Prominent Union and Confederate generals and statesmen as they appeared during the great Civil War)

Freiherr von Wangenheim - portrait
3786905 Freiherr von Wangenheim - portrait; (add.info.: Freiherr von Wangenheim - portrait of German ambassador in Constantinople, Turkey. Deid 25 October 1914. (Present day Istanbul)

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston
3785712 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston; (add.info.: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston - from engraving by Zobel after painting by F. Cruikshank)

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston
3785906 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston; (add.info.: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston - from engraving by Zobel after painting by F. Cruikshank)

King George V greets the Maharaja of Nepal, 1911 (b/w photo)
JHL440613 King George V greets the Maharaja of Nepal, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marquis Yamagata Aritomo
Yamagata Aritomo (1838-1922)was a Japanese field marshal, twice-elected Prime Minister of Japan, and a leading member of the genro

Albania, Vlora, Museum of Independence, busts of fighters for Albanian Independence

French Caricatures, Hodgepodge of Heads
A selection of caricatures of prominent French figures, including Minister of Public Works Pierre Baudin, painter Albert Pierre Rene Maignan, historian and journalist Georges Eugene Sorel

Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and Anthony Eden (1897-1977), two future Prime Ministers. This front cover was published three days after Britain declared war on Germany

Leon Gambetta - portrait standing, 1872 (print)
3919252 Leon Gambetta - portrait standing, 1872 (print) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); (add.info.: Leon Gambetta - portrait standing)

Lord Arthur James Balfour
3787298 Lord Arthur James Balfour; (add.info.: Lord Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930), Scottish-born British statesman and philosopher. Prophets, Priests and Kings by A.G.G.Gardiner, 1908. P

Le Connetable Gaucher de Chastillon
3783160 Le Connetable Gaucher de Chastillon; (add.info.: Gaucher de Chastillon (or Chatillon). The Constable of France (French: connetable de France)

Malesherbes
3783115 Malesherbes; (add.info.: Guillaume-Chretien de Lamoignon de Malesherbes. French statesman, minister, and afterwards counsel for the defence of Louis XVI. 1724-1794. Engraving by Bein, c)

Turgot
3783117 Turgot; (add.info.: Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune. French economist and statesman: an early advocate for economic liberalism. 1727 -1781. Engraving by Jules Porreaut, c.1866)

Congress of Vienna
3786604 Congress of Vienna; (add.info.: Congress of Vienna, September 1814 - June 1815. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Klemens Wenzel von Metternich)

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, 1869 (oil on canvas)
2630117 Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Healy, George Peter Alexander (1813-1894); White House, Washington D.C

Portraits of American Statesmen: James Monroe (litho)
5990297 Portraits of American Statesmen: James Monroe (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Monroe)

Portraits of American Statesmen: Charles Summer (litho)
5990293 Portraits of American Statesmen: Charles Summer (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Summer)

Portraits of American Statesmen: Roger Williams (litho)
5990292 Portraits of American Statesmen: Roger Williams (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger Williams)

Portraits of American Statesmen: Abraham Lincoln (litho)
5990278 Portraits of American Statesmen: Abraham Lincoln (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln)

Portraits of American Statesmen: Grover Cleveland (litho)
5990277 Portraits of American Statesmen: Grover Cleveland (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grover Cleveland)

Benjamin Franklin (litho)
1071517 Benjamin Franklin (litho) by Woolf, Samuel Johnson (1880-1948); 30.5x40.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790), statesman

Portraits of American Statesmen: George Washington (litho)
5990291 Portraits of American Statesmen: George Washington (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington)

Portraits of American Statesmen: Henry Clay (litho)
5990285 Portraits of American Statesmen: Henry Clay (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Clay)

Portraits of American Statesmen: Andrew Jackson (litho)
5990283 Portraits of American Statesmen: Andrew Jackson (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrew Jackson)

Portraits of American Statesmen: Theodore Roosevelt (litho)
5990276 Portraits of American Statesmen: Theodore Roosevelt (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodore Roosevelt)

Portraits of American Statesmen: William Penn (litho)
5990300 Portraits of American Statesmen: William Penn (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Penn)

Portraits of American Statesmen: Thomas Jefferson (litho)
5990296 Portraits of American Statesmen: Thomas Jefferson (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Jefferson)

Portraits of American Statesmen: Daniel Webster (litho)
5990282 Portraits of American Statesmen: Daniel Webster (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Webster)

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"Statesmen: Icons of Leadership and Legacy" In the realm of politics, a select few individuals rise above the rest to become statesmen - figures whose influence transcends time and leaves an indelible mark on history. From Winston Churchill's resolute stride as he enters No 10 Downing Street, captured by David Wright, to Lenin and Stalin sharing a bench in contemplation, these images offer glimpses into the lives of remarkable leaders. The scent of tobacco fills the air at Treyer and Fribourg tobacconist, reminding us that even amidst their weighty responsibilities, statesmen find solace in simple pleasures. James Madison's portrait from 1816 reveals a man deep in thought, his wisdom etched onto canvas for generations to admire. French Caricatures present us with a hodgepodge of heads - faces that have shaped nations through turbulent times. Among them stand Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden; their camaraderie evident as they navigate complex political landscapes together. Jan De Witt exudes authority in his commanding pose while Leon Gambetta stands tall in a portrait from 1872. These men exemplify resilience and determination during challenging eras. Lord Arthur James Balfour gazes confidently into the distance; his leadership during critical moments shaping Britain's destiny. The reign of King George V witnessed notable statesmen who guided nations through tumultuous waters - their colorful lithographs capturing both strength and grace. John Russell's oil painting from c. 1851 captures him deep in reflection; his commitment to public service evident on every brushstroke. Sir Edward Nicholas' likeness painted around 1645 reminds us that statesmanship is not bound by time but rather defined by unwavering dedication to one's country. These snapshots provide mere glimpses into the vast tapestry woven by statesmen throughout history – visionaries who navigated treacherous paths with conviction and foresight.