Alexander Bassano Collection

Prince Christian Victor, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Prince Christian Victor, c1900. Prince Christian Victor Albert Louis Ernst Anton of Schleswig-Holstein was a grandson of Queen Victoria

'Lady Jane Seymour Combe, 1891. Creator: Alexander Bassano
'Lady Jane Seymour Combe, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Queen Victoria with two of her grandchildren, April 1886. Artist: Alexander Bassano
Queen Victoria with two of her grandchildren, April 1886. The queen with Prince Arthur (b1883) and Princess Margaret of Connaught (b1882), two of the children of her third son, Arthur

Professor John Tyndall, c1880, (1904). Artist: Alexander Bassano
Professor John Tyndall, c1880, (1904). John Tyndall FRS (1820-1893) was a prominent Irish 19th-century physicist. His initial scientific fame arose in the 1850s from his study of diamagnetism

Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Artist: Alexander Bassano
Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Rhodes made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

Sir Archibald Hunter, 1902. Sir Archibald Hunter, (1856-1836), British officer who took part to the Boer War. After a photograph by Alexander Bassano, (1829 -1913)

Sir G. Macfarren. c1884, (1895). Artist: Alexander Bassano
Sir G. Macfarren. c1884, (1895). George Alexander Macfarren (1813-1887), English composer and musicologist. From The Musical Educator, Volume III by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C

The Queen at the age of sixty six, c1885, (1901). Artist: Alexander Bassano
The Queen at the age of sixty six, c1885, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) From V.R.I. Her Life and Empire, by The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Harmsworth Bros Ltd. London, 1901]

Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, 1884. Artist: Rudolf Blind
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, 1884. Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales. Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Her Majesty The Queen, Empress of India, 1884. Artist: Rudolf Blind
Her Majesty The Queen, Empress of India, 1884. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) became Empress of India on 1st May 1876. After a photograph by Alexander Bassano (1829-1913)

Field Marshall Earl Kitchener, British Secretary of State for War, First World War, 1914. Artist: Bassano Studio
Field Marshall Earl Kitchener, British Secretary of State for War, First World War, 1914. Kitchener (1850-1916), Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman

Prince Leopold (1853-1884), Duke of Albany, late 19th century. Prince Leopold (Leopold George Duncan Albert) was diagnosed with haemophilia as a baby, which later led to his death as an adult

The Prince of Wales, c1888. Artist: Alexander Bassano
The Prince of Wales, c1888. Portrait of the future King Edward VII. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, commanding the 10th Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Alexander Bassano
Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, commanding the 10th Division, South Africa, 1902. Hunter (1856-1936) was amongst those besieged by the Boers at Ladysmith

Sir William Lockhart, Commander in Chief in India, c1900 (1902). Artist: Alexander Bassano
Sir William Lockhart, Commander in Chief in India, c1900 (1902). Lockhart (1841-1900) served at the Khyber Pass and in Kabul, later being appointed Commander-in-Chief in India in 1898

Lieutenant-General Sir Drury Drury-Lowe, Colonel of the 17th Lancers, 1902. Artist: Alexander Bassano
Lieutenant-General Sir Drury Drury-Lowe, Colonel of the 17th Lancers, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, London, 1902

Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn, English statesman, 1881. Artist: George J Stodart
Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn, English statesman, 1881. Hicks Beach entered Parliament as Conservative MP for East Gloucestershire in 1864

Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1899. Artist: W Roffe
Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1899. The longest reigning British monarch, Victoria (1819-1901) ruled from 1838 until 1901

Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, 1899. Artist: C Cook
Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, 1899. Princess Alexandra (1844-1925) married Queen Victorias eldest son, the future King Edward VII, in 1863

Mr F. R Benson Alexander Bassano British born Italy
Mr. F.R. Benson; Alexander Bassano (British, born Italy, 1829 - 1913); November 1894; Collotype

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Alexander Bassano was a renowned portrait photographer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His skillful artistry captured the essence of many notable figures, leaving behind a legacy that still resonates today. One of his most iconic works is the portrait of Queen Victoria with two of her grandchildren, taken in April 1886. In this photograph, Bassano masterfully portrays the regal elegance and maternal warmth that defined the queen's reign. Bassano's talent extended beyond royalty to include influential individuals like Professor John Tyndall, whose scientific contributions shaped our understanding of light and climate. Through his lens, Bassano immortalized Tyndall's intellectual prowess and commanding presence. Another striking image by Bassano features Cecil Rhodes, an English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman who played a significant role in shaping colonial Africa. This portrait captures Rhodes' determination and ambition as he gazes into the distance with unwavering resolve. Sir Archibald Hunter, a distinguished military leader during the early 20th century, also found himself immortalized by Bassano's camera. The intensity in Hunter's eyes reflects his dedication to duty and service to his country. Bassano had an eye for capturing musicians as well. One such example is Sir G. Macfarren, depicted in c1884 exuding both passion and expertise through his musical instrument. Throughout his career, Alexander Bassano had numerous opportunities to photograph members of British royalty. He beautifully portrayed Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales in 1884 with grace befitting her status as future queen consort. In another memorable work from Rudolf Blind’s studio featuring Queen Victoria titled "Her Majesty The Queen Empress, " we witness her majesty radiating wisdom at sixty-six years old – a testament to her enduring reign over Britain and India alike. The First World War brought forth new subjects for Bassano’s lens; one such subject was Field Marshall Earl Kitchener, the British Secretary of State for War.