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Biographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection

"Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Anne of Warwick (1456-1485), queen consort of King Richard III, 1851

Anne of Warwick (1456-1485), queen consort of King Richard III, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Isabella of France (1295-1358), queen consort of King Edward II, 1851. Artist: H Austin

Isabella of France (1295-1358), queen consort of King Edward II, 1851. Artist: H Austin
Isabella of France (1295-1358), queen consort of King Edward II, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Eleanor of Castile (1244-1290), queen consort of King Edward I, 1851. Artist: WH Egleton

Eleanor of Castile (1244-1290), queen consort of King Edward I, 1851. Artist: WH Egleton
Eleanor of Castile (1244-1290), queen consort of King Edward I, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Jane Seymour (1509-1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: B Eyles

Jane Seymour (1509-1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: B Eyles
Jane Seymour (1509-1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683-1737), queen consort of King George II, 1851

Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683-1737), queen consort of King George II, 1851. Artist: John Brown
Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683-1737), queen consort of King George II, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Henrietta Maria of France (1609-1669), queen consort of King Charles I, 1851. Artist: WJ Edwards

Henrietta Maria of France (1609-1669), queen consort of King Charles I, 1851. Artist: WJ Edwards
Henrietta Maria of France (1609-1669), queen consort of King Charles I, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) at Tilbury Fort, 1851. Artist: William Holl

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) at Tilbury Fort, 1851. Artist: William Holl
Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) at Tilbury Fort, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria, or Royal Book of Beauty

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: 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. 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

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Queen Mary I (1516-1558), 1851. Artist: WH Egleton

Queen Mary I (1516-1558), 1851. Artist: WH Egleton
Queen Mary I (1516-1558), 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria, or Royal Book of Beauty, edited by Mary Howitt

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: 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. 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

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Anne Boleyn (1507-1536), the second wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: B Eyles

Anne Boleyn (1507-1536), the second wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: B Eyles
Anne Boleyn (1507-1536), the second wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), the first wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: JW Knight

Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), the first wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: JW Knight
Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), the first wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), queen consort of King Edward IV, 1851. Artist: H Austin

Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), queen consort of King Edward IV, 1851. Artist: H Austin
Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), queen consort of King Edward IV, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), queen consort of King Henry VI, 1851. Artist: WJ Edwards

Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), queen consort of King Henry VI, 1851. Artist: WJ Edwards
Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), queen consort of King Henry VI, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageBiographical Sketches Of The Queens Of Great Britain Collection: Queen Victoria (1819-1901), 1851. Artist: Frederick Bacon

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), 1851. Artist: Frederick Bacon
Queen Victoria (1819-1901), 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria, or Royal Book of Beauty, edited by Mary Howitt


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"Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain: A Glimpse into Royal Lives" Step back in time and explore the captivating lives of the queens who graced the throne of Great Britain. From Anne of Warwick, queen consort to King Richard III, to Catherine Parr, Henry VIII's sixth wife, these remarkable women left an indelible mark on history. In 1851, talented artists like H Austin and B Eyles brought their stories to life through stunning portraits. Isabella of France, queen consort to King Edward II, radiates regal elegance in a portrait by H Austin. Eleanor of Castile's grace is captured beautifully by WH Egleton as she stands beside her husband King Edward I. Jane Seymour, known as Henry VIII's third wife and mother to his long-awaited heir, exudes both strength and vulnerability in a painting by B Eyles. Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach shines with sophistication in John Brown's masterpiece while Henrietta Maria of France captivates with her poise in WJ Edwards' artwork. Queen Elizabeth I commands attention at Tilbury Fort where she rallied troops against the Spanish Armada; William Holl skillfully portrays her unwavering determination. Anne of Denmark enchants viewers with her charm and intelligence in WH Mote's depiction. The tragic Queen Mary I is immortalized by WH Egleton's brushstrokes that capture both her beauty and inner turmoil. Catherine Parr gazes resolutely into the distance as depicted by WH Mote while Anne Boleyn emanates allure and mystery through B Eyles' artistry. Finally, JW Knight presents Catherine of Aragon - Henry VIII's first wife - whose resilience shines through despite facing heartbreaks during their tumultuous marriage. These biographical sketches offer a glimpse into the lives behind these iconic figures – queens who shaped not only British history but also left an enduring legacy for generations to come.