A Dorsay Collection

Statuette of the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay, 1845

An Early Dickens Portrait, 1841, (1910). Creator: Unknown
An Early Dickens Portrait, 1841, (1910). The author Charles Dickens (1812-1870), from a drawing by Count d Orsay

Charles Greville, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles Greville, 1840. Portrait of Charles Cavendish Fulke Greville (1794-1865), British diarist, Clerk of the Privy Council and amateur cricketer

Normanby, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Normanby, 1840. Portrait of British Whig politician and writer Constantine Henry Phipps, 1st Marquess of Normanby (1797-1863)

Charles Standish Esquire M. P. 1837. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles Standish Esquire M.P. 1837. Portrait of British politician and sportsman Charles Standish (1790-1863)

Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli MP, 1834. Creator: Richard James Lane
Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli MP, 1834. Portrait of British Conservative statesman and writer Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), later the Earl of Beaconsfield

The Honourable John Ponsonby, afterwards the Earl of Bessborough, 1834. Portrait of John Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough (1809-1880), British cricketer, courtier and Liberal politician

William Massey Stanley Esquire, 1834. Creator: Richard James Lane
William Massey Stanley Esquire, 1834. Portrait of Sir William Stanley-Massey-Stanley, 10th Baronet, (c1806-1863), British landowner and Conservative politician

Lord Elphinstone, c1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
Lord Elphinstone, c1833. Portrait of John Elphinstone, 13th Lord Elphinstone and 1st Baron Elphinstone (1807-1860), British colonial administrator in India and Scottish Representative peer

The Earl of Durham, 1834. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Earl of Durham, 1834. Portrait of John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham (1792-1840), Governor-General of Canada

Sir Harry Goodricke, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
Sir Harry Goodricke, 1833. Portrait of British aristocrat Sir Henry James Goodricke (1797-1833). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

The Honourable Lincoln Stanhope, 1836. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Honourable Lincoln Stanhope, 1836. Portrait of British soldier Lincoln Stanhope (1781-1840), son of 3rd Earl of Harrington

The Honourable George Byng M. P
The Honourable George Byng M.P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Portrait of George Stevens Byng, 2nd Earl of Strafford (1806-1886), British Whig politician and Comptroller of the Household

William Locke, 1832. Creator: Richard James Lane
William Locke, 1832. Portrait of William Locke, Captain of the Life Guards. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Charles Stuart Wortley, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles Stuart Wortley, 1840. Portrait of British politician Charles James Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie (1802-1844), who witnessed the French siege of Antwerp in 1832, and wrote an account

The Countess of Chesterfield, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Countess of Chesterfield, 1833. Portrait of Anne Elizabeth Stanhope (nee Forester), Countess of Chesterfield (1802-1885), political confidante, wife of 6th Earl of Chesterfield

Theodore E. Hook, 1839. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Theodore E. Hook, 1839. Portrait of British writer and composer Theodore Edward Hook (1788-1841), known for practical jokes, particularly the Berners Street hoax in 1810

Alfred Paget, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
Alfred Paget, 1841. Portrait of Lord Alfred Henry Paget (1816-1888), British courtier, Liberal politician MP for Lichfield, and lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards

Pembroke, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
Pembroke, 1841. Portrait of British peer Robert Henry Herbert, 12th Earl of Pembroke (1791-1862). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

J Home Purves, 1838. Creator: Richard James Lane
J Home Purves, 1838. Portrait of John Home Purves (c1816-1867), Colonel and Equerry and Comptroller of the Household to the Duchess of Cambridge, nephew of Lady Blessington

Erroll, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Erroll, 1840. Portrait of William George Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll (1801-1846), Scottish peer and politician

W Dowton, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
W Dowton, 1840. Portrait of British actor William Dowton (1764-1851). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Ambrose Isted, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Ambrose Isted, 1840. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

George Anson, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Anson, 1840. Portrait of British Army officer and Whig politician George Anson (1797-1857) who served as Commander-in-Chief in India

Chesterfield, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Chesterfield, 1840. Portrait of George Stanhope, 6th Earl of Chesterfield (1805-1866), British Conservative politician and race horse owner

Dudley Coutts Stuart, 1839. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James Lane
Dudley Coutts Stuart, 1839. Portrait of Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart (1803-1854), British politician who married Princess Christine Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte

George Herbert, 1837. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Herbert, 1837. Portrait of British soldier George Herbert (1812-1838), grandson of the 1st Earl of Carnarvon

Lincoln Stanhope, 1836. Creator: Richard James Lane
Lincoln Stanhope, 1836. Portrait of British soldier Lincoln Stanhope (1781-1840), son of 3rd Earl of Harrington

Earl of Lichfield, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Earl of Lichfield, 1839. Portrait of Thomas William Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield (1795-1854) Postmaster General and British Whig politician

George Barrington, 1847. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Barrington, 1847

Robert Liston, 1847. Creator: Richard James Lane
Robert Liston, 1847. Portrait of Scottish surgeon Robert Liston (1794-1847), known for his speed in carrying out operations in the pre-anaesthesia era

Frederick Byng, 1847. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James Lane
Frederick Byng, 1847. Portrait of Frederick Gerald Finch Byng (1784-1871), Gentleman Usher of the Royal Chamber, son of 5th Viscount Torrington

Countess of Tankerville, 1844. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Countess of Tankerville, 1844. Portrait of Corisande Armandine Leonie Sophie de Gramont (1783-1865), who married Charles Augustus, the 5th Earl of Tankerville in 1806

The Marquis of Wellesley, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Marquis of Wellesley, 1833. Portrait of Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley. The Marquess (1760-1842) was the brother of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

The Hon. Charles Gore, 1843. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Hon. Charles Gore, 1843. Portrait of British crown official Charles Alexander Gore (1811-1897), Commissioner of woods and forests

Dwarkanath Tagore, 1842. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Dwarkanath Tagore, 1842. Portrait of Indian industrialist Dwarkanath Tagore (1794-1846) who played a pioneering role in setting up commercial ventures in partnership with British traders

Duc de Guiche, 1842. Creator: Richard James Lane
Duc de Guiche, 1842. Portrait of Antoine Alfred Agenor, 10th duc de Gramont (1819-1880), French diplomat and statesman

William Cowper, 1842. Creator: Richard James Lane
William Cowper, 1842. Portrait of British politician William Francis Cowper-Temple (1811-1888), MP for South Hampshire

Charles Tyrwhitt, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles Tyrwhitt, 1841. Equerry to the Duke of Cambridge. Portrait of Lieutenant-General Charles Tyrwhitt (1817-1886), British soldier

J. B. Macdonald, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
J. B. Macdonald, 1840. Portrait of The Honourable James Macdonald, 1st Life Guards. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Isabella Anson, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Isabella Anson, 1840. The Honourable Mrs Anson - died 1858, from taking poison by mistake

Viscount Ossulton, 1842. Creator: Richard James Lane
Viscount Ossulton, 1842. Afterwards Earl of Tankerville. Portrait of Charles Augustus Bennet, 6th Earl of Tankerville (1810-1899), British peer and Conservative politician

Napoleon Louis Bonaparte, 1839. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Napoleon Louis Bonaparte, 1839. Portrait of Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846), King of Holland and brother of Napoleon Bonaparte

Alfred Montgomery, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Alfred Montgomery, 1839. Portrait of Alfred Montgomery (1814-1896), British Commissioner for Inland Revenue

Thomas Carlyle Esquire, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Thomas Carlyle Esquire, 1839. Portrait of Scottish historian and essayist Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)

Tyrone Power, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Tyrone Power, 1839. Portrait of Irish stage actor, comedian, author and theatrical manager William Grattan Tyrone Power (1797-1841), known professionally as Tyrone Power

F. Liszt, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
F. Liszt, 1840. Portrait of Hungarian pianist and composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

The Earl of Chesterfield, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Earl of Chesterfield, 1840. Portrait of George Stanhope, 6th Earl of Chesterfield (1805-1866), British Conservative politician and race horse owner

Viscount Jocelyn, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Viscount Jocelyn, 1839. Portrait of Robert Jocelyn, Viscount Jocelyn (1816-1854), British Lieutenant-Colonel and Conservative politician, MP for Kings Lynn

Frank Sheridan, 1844. Creator: Richard James Lane
Frank Sheridan, 1844. Possibly a portrait of Charles Kinnaird Sheridan (1812-1847), British diplomat. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington

George Herbert Esquire, 1837. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Herbert Esquire, 1837. Portrait of British soldier George Herbert (1812-1838), grandson of the 1st Earl of Carnarvon

Edward Lytton Bulwer, 1837. Creator: Richard James Lane
Edward Lytton Bulwer, 1837. Portrait of Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873), British novelist, poet, playwright, and politician

Sir George Wombwell, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
Sir George Wombwell, 1841. Portrait of Sir George Wombwell, 3rd Baronet (1792-1855), son of Sir George Wombwell, 2nd Baronet

Lord Lyndhurst, 1835. Creator: Richard James Lane
Lord Lyndhurst, 1835. Portrait of John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), British politician and Lord Chancellor of England

Lt. Colonel John Lister, 1834. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Lt. Colonel John Lister, 1834. Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel John Lister of the Grenadier Guards. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington

Lord Frederic FitzClarence, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
Lord Frederic FitzClarence, 1841. Portrait of British army officer Lord Frederick Fitzclarence (1799-1854), illegitimate son of William IV

William Little Gilmour Esquire, 1834. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
William Little Gilmour Esquire, 1834. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

The Marquis of Hastings, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Marquis of Hastings, 1841. Portrait of George Augustus Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 2nd Marquess of Hastings (1808-1844), British peer and courtier, Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King William IV

Maidstone, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Maidstone, 1840. Portrait of British peer and Tory politician George James Finch-Hatton, 11th Earl of Winchilsea and 6th Earl of Nottingham (1815-1887)

George James Guthrie, 1840. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James Lane
George James Guthrie, 1840. Portrait of British surgeon George James Guthrie (1785-1856)

James Sheridan Knowles, 1839. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James Lane
James Sheridan Knowles, 1839. Portrait of Irish dramatist and actor James Sheridan Knowles (1784-1862). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington

Alfred Paget, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Alfred Paget, 1840. Portrait of Lord Alfred Henry Paget (1816-1888), British courtier, Liberal politician MP for Lichfield, and lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards

Charles Cunningham, 1839. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Charles Cunningham, 1839. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Walter Savage Landor, 1839. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James Lane
Walter Savage Landor, 1839. Portrait of British writer, poet, and activist Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864)

Charles Manners Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury, 1837. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Charles Manners Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury, 1837. Portrait of British politician Charles Manners Sutton (1780-1845), Speaker of the House of Commons

L. Gilmour, 1834. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
L. Gilmour, 1834. Portrait of William Little Gilmour. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Sir William Massey Stanley, 1834. Creator: Richard James Lane
Sir William Massey Stanley, 1834. Portrait of Sir William Stanley-Massey-Stanley, 10th Baronet, (c1806-1863), British landowner and Conservative politician

Colonel John Lyster, 1834. Creator: Richard James Lane
Colonel John Lyster, 1834. Portrait of John Lyster, British soldier, (died 1840). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Viscount Allen, 1838. Creator: Richard James Lane
Viscount Allen, 1838. Portrait of British soldier Joshua William Allen, 6th Viscount Allen (1791-1845). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington

Lord Byron, 1823. Creator: Richard James Lane
Lord Byron, 1823. Portrait of English poet George Noel Gordon Byron, Lord Byron (1788-1824). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Alfred, Count d Orsay, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
Alfred, Count d Orsay, 1833. Portrait of Alfred Guillaume Gabriel Grimod d Orsay, comte d Orsay (1801-1852), French amateur artist, dandy, and man of fashion

The Marquis of Conyngham, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Marquis of Conyngham, 1833. Portrait of General Francis Nathaniel Conyngham, 2nd Marquess Conyngham (1797-1876), a British soldier, courtier and politician

Alfred D Orsay, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
Alfred D Orsay, 1833. Self portrait of Alfred Guillaume Gabriel Grimod d Orsay, comte d Orsay (1801-1852), a French amateur artist and dandy

The Marquis of Clanricarde, 1847. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Marquis of Clanricarde, 1847. Portrait of British Whig politician Ulick de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde (1802-1874)

E. Landseer, c1843. Creator: Richard James Lane
E. Landseer, c1843. Portrait of British animal painter Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-1873) who designed the lions in Trafalgar Square

Ralph Osborne, 1846. Creator: Richard James Lane
Ralph Osborne, 1846. Portrait of British Liberal politician Ralph Bernal Osborne (1808-1882). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Count Kielmansegg, 1845. Creator: Richard James Lane
Count Kielmansegg, 1845. Portrait of German politician Eduard Georg Ludwig William Howe, Count von Kielmansegg (1804-1879)

Henry Luttrell, 1845. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Henry Luttrell, 1845. Portrait of Irish poet Henry Luttrell (1765-1851). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Le Duc de Gramont, 1845. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Le Duc de Gramont, 1845. Portrait of French military officer and diplomat Antoine-Louis-Marie de Gramont, 8th Duke of Gramont (1755-1836)

Charles K. Sheridan, 1844. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles K. Sheridan, 1844. Possibly a portrait of Charles Kinnaird Sheridan (1812-1847), British diplomat

Louis de Noailles, 1842. ???? Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Louis de Noailles, 1842. Portrait of From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

Count Valentin Esterhazy, 1842. Creator: Alfred d Orsay
Count Valentin Esterhazy, 1842. Portrait of Valentin Graf Esterhazy (1814-1858), Austrian diplomat. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington

Admiral Rous, 1842. Creator: Richard James Lane
Admiral Rous, 1842

The Earl of Wilton, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Earl of Wilton, 1841

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"A Dorsay: A Glimpse into 19th Century Portraits" Step back in time with these captivating portraits from the 1800s, showcasing the artistry and elegance of the era. The statuette of the Duke of Wellington, sculpted by Count d'Orsay in 1845, captures the essence of a revered military leader. Its intricate details pay homage to his bravery and strategic brilliance. An early Dickens portrait from 1841 transports us to a world shaped by one of literature's greatest minds. Though its creator remains unknown, this depiction offers a glimpse into Charles Dickens' youthful spirit and creative genius. Charles Greville's portrait from 1840, skillfully crafted by Richard James Lane, exudes sophistication and refinement. The artist masterfully captures Greville's charisma as he gazes confidently at the viewer. Normanby's portrait from the same year showcases another remarkable work by Richard James Lane. With an air of authority and wisdom, Normanby commands attention through his dignified presence. In J Home Purves' duplicate portrait from 1838 (to be deleted), we witness Lane's talent once again as he brings out Purves' distinctive features with precision and finesse. Charles Standish Esquire M. P. , portrayed in 1837 by Richard James Lane, emanates power and influence. This striking image conveys Standish's political prowess during a transformative period in history. Richard James Lane also immortalizes Benjamin Disraeli MP in his portrayal from 1834. The right honorable gentleman radiates intelligence and determination - qualities that would later shape his influential career. Alfred d'Orsay paints an enchanting picture of The Honourable John Ponsonby in 1834 before he became Earl Bessborough. This exquisite artwork highlights Ponsonby's charm and aristocratic grace. William Massey Stanley Esquire is brought to life in Richard James Lane's 1834 portrait.