Beatrice Collection

PARADISO: DORE. Beatrice leads Dante into the Empyrean, or highest level of Heaven, where he beholds the angels and souls of the blessed forming a snow white rose in attendance upon the Deity

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, sees his beloved Beatrice
Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy, sees his beloved Beatrice Portinari on the Lung Arno, Florence

Vision of Angels / Dante
Dante and Beatrice, standing on a cloud, watch the angels as they circulate in Paradise

DANTEs PARADISE: EMPYREAN. Beatrice leads Dante into the Empyrean, or highest level of heaven, where he beholds the angles

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and their Children
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Consort Albert (1819-1961) and their Family (from top left, going across and then down): Victoria, Princess Royal (Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa)

The Royal Family of Great Britain 1897 (the year of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee). 1897

Miss Beatrice Harrison playing the Cello
Miss Beatrice Harrison (1892-1965) and a Pupil Beatrice Harrison, A Famous Cellist who by the age of 11 was an Exhibitor at the Royal College of Music and by age 14 a Scholar

Battledore & shuttlecock by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two little girls play battledore and shuttlecock, or badminton on a fine summers day

Beatrice Webb
BEATRICE WEBB economist and social theorist

Victorian mother and three children (Polhill-Turner family)
A Victorian mother and three children. They are Mrs Polhill-Turner (nee Emily Frances Barron, d 1913)), wife of Frederick Charles Polhill-Turner (1826-1881), with Alice (Alice Kate Frances)

Four & Twenty Blackbirds Date: circa 1918

Bye Baby Bunting Date: circa 1918

Beatrice - Princess of England
Beatrice, Princess of England (1857-1944), wife of prince Henry von Battenberg, the fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Here she poses in her wedding dress

Royal group at Rosenau Castle on the occasion of the Bethrot
Royal group at Rosenau Castle in Coburg gathered to celebrate the engagement of the Czarevitch Nicholas (later Czar Nicholas II) to Princess Alix of Hesse

Prince George of Wales and the Edinburgh family
Prince George of Wales (1865-1936), later King George V (pictured centre) with his cousins, the children of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg

Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)

Princess Beatrice Ward, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel
The Princess Beatrice Ward (for Children), The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Date: circa 1906

Beatrice, who had been listening with breathless interest exclaimed "
3949476 Beatrice, who had been listening with breathless interest exclaimed " What fire is in mine ears can this be true? " (Much Ado About Nothing), from Tales from Shakespeare pub

Wedding of Princess Beatrice to Prince Henry of Battenberg
Marriage of Princess Beatrice (1857 - 1944) youngest child of Queen Victoria, to Prince Henry of Battenberg at Whippingham, Isle of Wight. 23 July 1885

Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian girl, Beatrice (Emily Beatrice Violet, d 1930), standing on a chair, with her nanny standing next to her. They lived at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire

Princess Beatrice in 1860
Princess Beatrice, later Priness Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944), fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert photographed in 1860

Beatrice / White Dress
PRINCESS BEATRICE Daughter of Victoria, married Prince Heinrich of Battenberg in 1885

Sidney & Beatrice Webb
SIDNEY and BEATRICE WEBB economists and social theorists, working together

Atlantic Rollers, 1900-1940. Creator: Beatrice Bright
Atlantic Rollers, 1900-1940

Dante And Beatrice. Dante Alighieri C. 1265
Dante And Beatrice. Dante Alighieri C.1265

The Divine Comedy. s. XIV. Virgil urges Dante
The Divine Comedy. s.XIV. Virgil urges Dante

Mrs Patrick Campbell
Beatrice Stella Campbell (nee Tanner), 1865-1940, stage name Mrs Patrick Campbell, posing for a photograph while acting in the melodrama The Black Domino at the Adelphi Theatre

Shakespeare / Much Ado
Antonio, Hero and Beatrice

Curly Locks Date: circa 1918

See Saw Margery Daw Date: circa 1918

A scene from Much Ado About Nothing
5307807 A scene from Much Ado About Nothing.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare)

Madame Person in the role of the Duchesse d'Etampes in "Benvenuto Cellini"
5855401 Madame Person in the role of the Duchesse d'Etampes in "Benvenuto Cellini"; (add.info.: Beatrice or Beatrix Person in the role of the Duchesse d'Etampes in Alexandre)

Oscillating paddle engine of the steamer 'Beatrice', 1850
3330714 Oscillating paddle engine of the steamer 'Beatrice', 1850; (add.info.: Oscillating paddle engine of the steamer 'Beatrice'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Artist: Elisabeth Sonrel
Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290) was a profound influence on the medieval Florentine poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Creator: Poul S. Christiansen
Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895

Two portraits of Beatrice Selfridge, the daughter of Gordon Selfridge, 1925, the hostess of Lansdowne House Date: 1925

Sylvia Syms, actor and star of Ice Cold In Alex, with her new born baby daughter Beatrice and husband Alan Edney. Beatrice is better known as actor Beatie Edney

Princess Henry of Battenberg and her children
Princess Beatrice, after her marriage, Princess Henry of Battenberg, youngest child of Queen Victoria with her four children, Ena, Maurice (in sailor suit)

Daisy Dormer music hall singer 1883-1947
Daisy Dormer (Kezia Beatrice Stockwell) music hall singer and pantomime favourite. Here as Maid Marion in ?Babes in the Wood?. Music hall stars often performed their hit songs in pantomime

Miss Inez Holden. Beatrice Inez Lisette (Paget) Holden (1903-1974) was a British writer and Bohemian social figure and journalist, also known for her association with George Orwell. Date: 1932

Miss Beatrice Townsend, 1882. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Miss Beatrice Townsend, 1882

Dante and the eagle
Travel arrangements between Purgatory and Paradise are rudimentary: an eagle carries Dante from the lower regions to the celestial heights where hell meet Beatrice Portinari

Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Artist: Cesar Saccagi
Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321), Italian poet. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 1 by Harold Wheeler

Dante and Beatrice, 1883, (1912). Artist: Henry Holiday
Dante and Beatrice, 1883, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

USA, Nebraska, Beatrice, Homestead National Monument of America, Heritage Center

Princess Beatrice, daughter of Queen Victoria

WW2, A Special Reason
An illustration of a wartime boy planting a fruit tree in order to help feed the nation during WW2. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Willing Hands
An illustration which portrays a little boy dressed as a British WW2 Royal Navy sailor, he is steering his ship. Date: circa 1940s

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"Beatrice: A Vision of Heavenly Grace and Inspiration" In the epic masterpiece "Paradiso, " Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet, encounters his beloved Beatrice in a celestial realm. Guided by her ethereal presence, he ascends to the Empyrean, the highest level of Heaven. There, amidst a breathtaking congregation of angels and blessed souls, they witness a mesmerizing sight - an immaculate snow-white rose blossoming in honor of the Divine. Inspired by Gustave Dor's wood engraving capturing this pivotal moment, we are transported into Dante's mystical journey alongside Beatrice. As their eyes meet within this heavenly sanctuary, love and devotion intertwine with awe-inspiring beauty. But Beatrice's influence extends beyond literature; she permeates various aspects of history and culture. In Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's regal family portrait from 1897, we catch glimpses of their daughter bearing the name Beatrice. The image reflects not only familial bonds but also echoes Dante's reverence for his own cherished companion. Music too finds its place in celebrating Beatrice’s legacy as Miss Beatrice Harrison graces us with her enchanting cello melodies. Her skillful performance resonates with the same passion that ignited Dante’s heart centuries ago. Susan Beatrice Pearse further immortalizes our protagonist through her artwork depicting battledore & shuttlecock – a playful reminder that even amid heavenly realms or royal courts alike, joy can be found in simple pleasures. The Victorian era comes alive through an endearing portrayal of a mother surrounded by three children - perhaps another nod to our beloved muse named Beatrice - showcasing tender familial connections reminiscent of Queen Victoria’s own brood. Beatrice Webb emerges as yet another embodiment of strength and inspiration as she leaves an indelible mark on social reform efforts during her time. Her dedication to improving society echoes Dante’s quest for enlightenment alongside his beloved guide.