Arthur Balfour Collection

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)

The Opening of Parliament (litho)
1615198 The Opening of Parliament (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Arthur Balfour, c1920s, (1941). British statesman and Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour (1848-1930)

Balfours Irrepressible Donkey, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Balfours Irrepressible Donkey, 1888. Arthur James Balfour was the Chief Secretary for Ireland at the beginning of 1888 in Lord Salisburys Conservative administration.The cartoon is accompanied by a

The Peace, Mr Balfour reading the Terms of Surrender in the House of Commons, 2 June (litho)
1629753 The Peace, Mr Balfour reading the Terms of Surrender in the House of Commons, 2 June (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peace)

The Anglo-German Alliance, Mr Balfour at the Foreign Office, a Call from Count Hatzfeldt (litho)
1606464 The Anglo-German Alliance, Mr Balfour at the Foreign Office, a Call from Count Hatzfeldt (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of the War Session of Parliament, 17 October (litho)
1592755 Opening of the War Session of Parliament, 17 October (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the War Session of Parliament, 17 October)

British Conservative politican and party leader Arthur Balfour leaving his consituency office in East Manchester after
6014080 British Conservative politican and party leader Arthur Balfour leaving his consituency office in East Manchester after losing his seat in the 1906 General Election (litho) by Michael

The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving)
1629043 The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege, Scenes in the House of Commons)

The Chinese Question, Mr A J Balfours Statement in the House of Commons (engraving)
1615459 The Chinese Question, Mr A J Balfours Statement in the House of Commons (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

British Conservative politician and Prime Minister Arthur Balfour standing beside a motor car (b / w photo)
6014357 British Conservative politician and Prime Minister Arthur Balfour standing beside a motor car (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scenes from the British General Election of 1892 (litho)
6014105 Scenes from the British General Election of 1892 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the British General Election of 1892)

The Meeting of Parliament, Mr Balfour speaking in the Debate on the Address (litho)
1040027 The Meeting of Parliament, Mr Balfour speaking in the Debate on the Address (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of Parliament)

The Unionist Banquet at the Waverley Market, Edinburgh, in Honour of Mr A J Balfour, MP (engraving)
1046804 The Unionist Banquet at the Waverley Market, Edinburgh, in Honour of Mr A J Balfour, MP (engraving) by English School

The British Team (colour litho)
964669 The British Team (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Team. From Truth, 25 December 1899.); © Look and Learn

The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho)
964627 The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Government Awkward Squad)

A Collusive Action (colour litho)
964623 A Collusive Action (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Collusive Action. From Truth, 25 December 1903.); © Look and Learn

The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour (colour litho)
726913 The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour (colour litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour, MP)

The Ulster Demonstration at Belfast, Procession passing Mr Balfour, and burning of the Home Rule Bill (engraving)
1604405 The Ulster Demonstration at Belfast, Procession passing Mr Balfour, and burning of the Home Rule Bill (engraving) by Overend

Character Sketches in the House of Commons (engraving)
1594750 Character Sketches in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Character Sketches in the House of Commons)

The Unionist Reception at Blenheim on 10 August (litho)
1629027 The Unionist Reception at Blenheim on 10 August (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unionist Reception at Blenheim on 10 August, Sketches at Blenheim)

Home Rule, Great Meeting at Belfast, Arrival of Mr Balfour at the Linen Hall (engraving)
1604178 Home Rule, Great Meeting at Belfast, Arrival of Mr Balfour at the Linen Hall (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Rule)

Mr Balfour at the Manchester City v Stoke Football Match (b / w photo)
1600215 Mr Balfour at the Manchester City v Stoke Football Match (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marriage a la Mode, 1904 (colour litho)
964618 Marriage a la Mode, 1904 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage a la Mode, 1904. From Truth, 25 December 1904.); © Look and Learn

Tariff Reform (colour litho)
964583 Tariff Reform (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tariff Reform. From Truth, 25 December 1910.); © Look and Learn

A Cabinet Ministers Holiday (engraving)
1047264 A Cabinet Ministers Holiday (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cabinet Ministers Holiday, Mr Balfour playing Golf at Hayling Island)

Mr Balfour at Sheffield, Meetings of the National Union of Conservative and Constitutional Associations (engraving)
1603822 Mr Balfour at Sheffield, Meetings of the National Union of Conservative and Constitutional Associations (engraving) by English School

The Right Honourable A J Balfour, MP, First Lord of the Treasury (engraving)
1592023 The Right Honourable A J Balfour, MP, First Lord of the Treasury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable A J Balfour, MP)

The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour (b / w photo)
815967 The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon. A. J)

Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho)
3627023 Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Political cartoon (colour litho)
964592 Political cartoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political cartoon. From Truth, 25 December 1906.); © Look and Learn

Political cartoon (colour litho)
964589 Political cartoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political cartoon. From Truth, 25 December 1906.); © Look and Learn

Liebig card featuring Arthur Balfour (colour litho)
984234 Liebig card featuring Arthur Balfour (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur J Balfour, Earl of Balfour)

On the Terrace (colour litho)
613740 On the Terrace (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Terrace: Joseph Chamberlain, Austen Chamberlain, John Eldon Gorst)

Scenes from the British General Election campaign of 1892 (litho)
6014114 Scenes from the British General Election campaign of 1892 (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the British General Election campaign of 1892)

The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
1598868 The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ritual Debate in the House of Commons)

Right v Might (colour litho)
964664 Right v Might (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Right v Might. From Truth, 25 December 1896.); © Look and Learn

"We ve Done It"(colour litho)
964606 " We ve Done It" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We ve Done It". From Truth, 25 December 1909.); © Look and Learn

The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour, MP, addressing the House of Commons (colour litho)
1039461 The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour, MP, addressing the House of Commons (colour litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Let us have peace, 1896 (chromolithograph)
3619762 Let us have peace, 1896 (chromolithograph) by Taylor, Charles (1855-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Grover Cleveland and British Prime Minister Robert Cecil)

The first MP in the House of Commons (colour litho)
2808854 The first MP in the House of Commons (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first deputy in the House of Commons)

Punch cartoon: Arthur Balfour, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister (engraving)
6035040 Punch cartoon: Arthur Balfour, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Whittingehame House, East Lothian, Scotland, home of British Conservative politician Arthur Balfour (litho)
6014262 Whittingehame House, East Lothian, Scotland, home of British Conservative politician Arthur Balfour (litho) by English School

Whittingehame House, East Lothian, Scotland, home of British Conservative politician Arthur Balfour (litho)
6014251 Whittingehame House, East Lothian, Scotland, home of British Conservative politician Arthur Balfour (litho) by English School

Arthur Balfour, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister (b / w photo)
6015389 Arthur Balfour, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Balfour (1848-1930)

Allied leaders and delegates at the Paris Peace Conference, Versailles, France, 1919 (litho)
6015380 Allied leaders and delegates at the Paris Peace Conference, Versailles, France, 1919 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Compensations of Defeat, Mr Balfour on the Golf Links at Felixstowe (b / w photo)
1603459 The Compensations of Defeat, Mr Balfour on the Golf Links at Felixstowe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Compensations of Defeat)

Lese Majeste - Tableau I (colour litho)
964636 Lese Majeste - Tableau I (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lese Majeste - Tableau I. From Truth, 25 December 1897.); © Look and Learn

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Arthur Balfour: A Statesman's Journey From the opening of Parliament to the notable statesmen of King George V's reign, Arthur Balfour left an indelible mark on British politics. With his irrepressible donkey in 1888, artist Joseph Swain captured Balfour's determination and resilience. In moments of peace and surrender, Mr. Balfour stood tall, reading the terms with unwavering resolve in the House of Commons. The Anglo-German Alliance saw him at the Foreign Office, receiving a call from Count Hatzfeldt - a testament to his diplomatic prowess. During times of war and turmoil, such as the opening session in October 17th or losing his seat in East Manchester after the 1906 General Election, Balfour remained steadfast in his commitment to serving Britain. The breach of parliamentary privilege showcased his dedication to upholding democratic values while addressing pressing issues like "The Chinese Question. " His statement in the House of Commons resonated with authority and conviction. Beyond politics, glimpses into Balfour's personal life emerged through photographs. Standing beside a motor car or engaging in campaign activities during the British General Election of 1892 revealed a multifaceted individual who embraced modernity alongside tradition. Whether speaking passionately during debates on national matters or leaving his constituency office after electoral defeat, Arthur Balfour embodied resilience and adaptability throughout his political career.