Wh Mote Collection

Make not my Fathers house an house of merchandise, mid 19th century. Biblical scene, from John 2: 16: And said unto them that sold doves

Herod being reproved by him... shut up John in prison, mid 19th century. Creator
Herod being reproved by him for many evils, shut up John in prison, mid 19th century. Biblical scene from Luke 3: 19 & 20

George Byng, Viscount Torrington, 1837. Artist: WH Mote
George Byng (1668-1733), 1st Viscount Torrington, 1837. Byng was a British Admiral and statesman of the late 17th and early 18th centuries

George Monk, Duke of Albemarle, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William Henry Mote
George Monk, Duke of Albemarle, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, English soldier. Monck (1608-1670)

The Queen in her Bridal Dress, 1840. Creator: William Henry Mote
The Queen in her Bridal Dress, 1840. Portrait of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1819-1901) wearing her lace-trimmed wedding dress and veil

Lodowick Stuart, Duke of Richmond. From the original of Van Somer, in the collection
Lodowick Stuart, Duke of Richmond, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Scottish nobleman and politician Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox and 1st Duke of Richmond (1574-1624)

The Right Honourable Anne Isabella Lady Noel Byron, wife of poet George Gordon Byron, more commonly known as Lord Byron, 1834

General Rowland Hill, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, c1830-c1835 (c1857). Artist: WH Mote
General Rowland Hill, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, c1830-c1835 (c1857). One of Wellingtons most trusted lieutenants during the Peninsular War (1809-1814)

Anne of Denmark (1665-1714), queen consort of King James I, 1851. Artist: WH Mote
Anne of Denmark (1665-1714), queen consort of King James I, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Catherine Parr (1512-1548), the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: WH Mote
Catherine Parr (1512-1548), the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Sir William Grant (1752-1832), Scottish lawyer and politician, 19th century. Artist: WH Mote
Sir William Grant (1752-1832), Scottish lawyer and politician, 19th century. Grant was Master of the Rolls from 1801 to 1817

Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (1748-1836), French abbot and statesman, 19th century. Artist: WH Mote
Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (1748-1836), French abbot and statesman, 19th century

Matilda of Scotland, Queen of Henry I, (c1850s). Artist: WH Mote
Matilda of Scotland, Queen of Henry I, (c1850s). Matilda (1080-1118), daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland, married Henry I of England in 1100

Isabella of Valois, second wife of Richard II, c1860. Artist: WH Mote
Isabella of Valois, second wife of Richard II, c1860

Marie Antoinette, Queen of France and Navarre, c1840-1860. Artist: WH Mote
Marie Antoinette, Queen of France and Navarre, c1840-1860

Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria, (1861). Artist: WH Mote
Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria, (1861). Portrait of Maria Theresa (1717-1780)

Lady Emily Dungarvon, 19th century. Artist: WH Mote
Lady Emily Dungarvon, 19th century

Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes, French clergyman and statesman, 19th century. Artist: WH Mote
Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes, French clergyman and statesman, 19th century. Sieyes (1748-1836) was one of the chief theorists of the French Revolution

Maximilien Robespierre, one of the leaders of the French Revolution, 19th century. Artist: WH Mote
Maximilien Robespierre, one of the leaders of the French Revolution, 19th century. Maximilien Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758-1794), French revolutionary and protagonist of the Reign of Terror

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"WH Mote: Capturing the Essence of an Era in Art" Step into the mid-19th century and witness the masterpieces created by William Henry Mote. Known for his exceptional talent, Mote's artwork transports us to a time when grandeur and elegance were paramount. In "Make not my Father's house an house of merchandise, " Mote skillfully depicts a scene from biblical times, reminding us of the importance of sacred spaces. The attention to detail is remarkable, showcasing Mote's ability to bring historical narratives to life. George Byng, Viscount Torrington, portrayed in 1837 by Mote, exudes power and sophistication. With every stroke of his brush, Mote captures Torrington's commanding presence and noble stature. Another captivating piece is "And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. " Painted during the c1830s by William Henry Mote himself, this artwork showcases his versatility as an artist. The resurrection scene depicted evokes both awe and wonder. Meticulously crafted is Herod being reproved by him. . Shut up John in prison. This mid-19th-century creation demonstrates how effectively Mote conveys emotion through art. The intensity on Herod's face speaks volumes about the weighty consequences of his actions. The Duke of Albemarle comes alive under Mote's brush strokes in another masterpiece from this era. George Monk radiates authority and wisdom while capturing our imagination with tales from history. "The Queen in her Bridal Dress" immortalizes a significant moment in British history - Queen Victoria's wedding day in 1840. Through intricate details and vibrant colors, we can almost feel ourselves transported back to that joyous occasion. Lodowick Stuart graces one canvas with regality befitting royalty; Van Somer would surely approve. In this remarkable work inspired by Van Somer’s original collection, Mote showcases his ability to breathe new life into historical figures.