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Briton Collection

Briton, a term that evokes the rich history and culture of the British Isles

Background imageBriton Collection: Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe

Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe. Commanded a combined army of British tribes which rose up and sacked Camulodunum (Colchester)

Background imageBriton Collection: Antique map of Britain under the Ancient Romans

Antique map of Britain under the Ancient Romans

Background imageBriton Collection: Sympathy by Briton Riviere

Sympathy by Briton Riviere
A young girl sitting contemplatively on carpeted stairs, being comforted by her pet dog. Date: Christmas Number 1900

Background imageBriton Collection: Daniel in the Lions Den, 1872, (1917). Artist: Briton Riviere

Daniel in the Lions Den, 1872, (1917). Artist: Briton Riviere
Daniel in the Lions Den, 1872, (1917). Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageBriton Collection: Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). Artist: Briton Riviere

Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). Artist: Briton Riviere
Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageBriton Collection: A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageBriton Collection: In Manus Tuas Domine!, 1879, (1918). Artist: Briton Riviere

In Manus Tuas Domine!, 1879, (1918). Artist: Briton Riviere
In Manus Tuas Domine!, 1879, (1918). Painting held at the Manchester City Galleries, Manchester. From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageBriton Collection: Beyond Mans Footsteps, 1894 (1909). Artist: Briton Riviere

Beyond Mans Footsteps, 1894 (1909). Artist: Briton Riviere
Beyond Mans Footsteps, 1894 (1909). In the icy wilderness around the North Pole. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 8, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

Background imageBriton Collection: Boadicea (Boudica)

Boadicea (Boudica)
Boadicea (Boudica, 30-61 AD), a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe. Seen here in an imaginary Victorian illustration

Background imageBriton Collection: Queen Boudicca inciting the Britons to revolt

Queen Boudicca inciting the Britons to revolt
Queen Boudicca of the Iceni tribe inciting the Britons to revolt against Roman domination. circa 60 AD

Background imageBriton Collection: Roman Wall, Wales

Roman Wall, Wales
This fine Roman wall at Caerwent, Monmouthshire, Wales, is part of the remains of the Roman city of Venta Silurum, the tribal capital of the Silures. Date: 1st century

Background imageBriton Collection: The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Artist: Briton Riviere

The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Artist: Briton Riviere
The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Jesus Christ in the desert

Background imageBriton Collection: PMYT2A-00017

PMYT2A-00017
King Arthur receiving his magic sword from the Lady of the Lake. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageBriton Collection: British troops resting after six days fighting, 1944

British troops resting after six days fighting, 1944
A group of jocular British soldiers take a rest after six days spent attacking the strongly defended German positions on Mounts Camino and Maggiore, fighting through thick mud and unceasing rain

Background imageBriton Collection: Woaded Briton in Coracle

Woaded Briton in Coracle
A native of ancient Britain in woad markings paddles his coracle fishing boat on the river

Background imageBriton Collection: Druids and priest in sacred robes with religious paraphernalia, gold vessels, serpent

Druids and priest in sacred robes with religious paraphernalia, gold vessels, serpent, and painted curtain
FLO4622947 Druids and priest in sacred robes with religious paraphernalia, gold vessels, serpent, and painted curtain. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes

Background imageBriton Collection: Bard in distinctive sky-blue robes with 12-string harp, Briton in the Roman fashion of

Bard in distinctive sky-blue robes with 12-string harp, Briton in the Roman fashion of multicolored cape and red tunic
FLO4623166 Bard in distinctive sky-blue robes with 12-string harp, Briton in the Roman fashion of multicolored cape and red tunic, and two female Britons in tunic and skirts

Background imageBriton Collection: WWII September 1916 Western Front-A New Zealand platoon camouflaged in a trench not far from Flers

WWII September 1916 Western Front-A New Zealand platoon camouflaged in a trench not far from Flers
5314011 WWII September 1916 Western Front-A New Zealand platoon camouflaged in a trench not far from Flers by Unknown photographer

Background imageBriton Collection: 'Queen Boadicea' - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856

"Queen Boadicea" - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Creator: J. R. C
"Queen Boadicea" - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Sculpture of Boudicca, queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe. Mr

Background imageBriton Collection: Julius Caesars invasion of Britain

Julius Caesars invasion of Britain
This picture shows the British forces trying to prevent Roman soldiers from landing on the shores of Kent. The Romans, following the standard bearer, wade from their ship toward the shore. Date: 54 BC

Background imageBriton Collection: Comparison of British & German skull shapes, WW1

Comparison of British & German skull shapes, WW1
Long-head versus short-head: Opposite types of humanity which are fighting for opposite ideals. A diagram to demonstrate the inherent differences in skull shapes between the British

Background imageBriton Collection: Roman invasion of Britain - early 20th century illustration

Roman invasion of Britain - early 20th century illustration
3783258 Roman invasion of Britain - early 20th century illustration; (add.info.: Roman invasion of Britain - early 20th century illustration. Landing on the coast of Kent)

Background imageBriton Collection: Photograph of Ancient Briton PH, Bow, London

Photograph of Ancient Briton PH, Bow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageBriton Collection: Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni... (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon

Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni... (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni. (Animating the Britons to defend their country against the Romans), (mid 19th century). Boudicca (c25-62 AD), queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe

Background imageBriton Collection: Beyond Mans Footsteps, c1894, (1928). Artist: Briton Riviere

Beyond Mans Footsteps, c1894, (1928). Artist: Briton Riviere
Beyond Mans Footsteps, c1894, (1928). Painting held at the Tate Britain. From The Book of Polar Exploration, by E. L. Elias M.A. [George G. Harrap & Company Ltd, London, 1928]

Background imageBriton Collection: Merlin and Vivian in Arthurian legend

Merlin and Vivian in Arthurian legend
Merlin and Vivian in the forest, from legends of King Arthur. Hand-colored halftone of a Dore painting

Background imageBriton Collection: WW2 Airman And Briton

WW2 Airman And Briton
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British airman while a British army soldier stands with all his equipment on the right. Date: circa 1940

Background imageBriton Collection: Yarmouth Herring Fishery, Drying the Herrings

Yarmouth Herring Fishery, Drying the Herrings Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Yarmouth Herring Fishery, Washing the Herrings

Yarmouth Herring Fishery, Washing the Herrings Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Archbishop of York cursing William the Conqueror

Archbishop of York cursing William the Conqueror Date: 11th century

Background imageBriton Collection: Striking Lancashire Workers

Striking Lancashire Workers Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Sports for the New Year in the Sixteenth Century

Sports for the New Year in the Sixteenth Century Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Sports for the New Year in the Nineteenth Century

Sports for the New Year in the Nineteenth Century Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Queen Victoria at the Opening of Parliament

Queen Victoria at the Opening of Parliament
Queen Victoria in the House of Lords for the Opening of Parliament Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Queen Victoria giving away New Year's Gifts

Queen Victoria giving away New Year's Gifts Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Queen Maria II of Portugal and her Cabinet Councillors

Queen Maria II of Portugal and her Cabinet Councillors
Queen Maria II of Portugal (reigned 1826-1828 and 1834-1853) and her Cabinet Councillors Date: mid-19th century

Background imageBriton Collection: Matilda I pleading with Empress Matilda

Matilda I pleading with Empress Matilda
Matilda I, Countess of Boulogne, Queen of King Stephen, pleading with her cousin, the Empress Matilda, for her husband's release. Date: 1140s

Background imageBriton Collection: Peter the Hermit, preaching before the Pope

Peter the Hermit, preaching before the Pope
Peter the Hermit, a priest of Amiens, France, associated with the Crusades, preaching before the Pope Date: circa 1090s

Background imageBriton Collection: Indignities shown to the corpse of William the Conqueror

Indignities shown to the corpse of William the Conqueror - on his death in France, his body was stripped of clothing and jewellery. Date: 1087

Background imageBriton Collection: HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Franklin expedition

HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Franklin expedition
HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Sir John Franklin's final North West Passage expedition Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Henry I of England demanding the keys of the Treasury

Henry I of England demanding the keys of the Treasury
King Henry I of England, also known as Henry Beauclerc, demanding the keys of the Treasury Date: 1100

Background imageBriton Collection: Emperor Nicholas I of Russia at the head of his troops

Emperor Nicholas I of Russia at the head of his troops Date: early 19th century

Background imageBriton Collection: Edith and the monks searching for body of King Harold

Edith and the monks searching for body of King Harold
Edith and the monks searching for the body of her father, King Harold, after the Battle of Hastings. Date: 1066

Background imageBriton Collection: Dead body, Naga Tribe of India and Myanmar

Dead body, Naga Tribe of India and Myanmar
Dead Body of one of the Naga Tribe of north-eastern India and north-western Myanmar Date: 1853

Background imageBriton Collection: Carriage of the Turkish Ambassador, opening of Parliament

Carriage of the Turkish Ambassador, opening of Parliament
Carriage of the Turkish Ambassador, procession to the House of Lords for the Opening of Parliament, London, The Chronicles of Merry England. Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Franklin expedition, North West Passage

Franklin expedition, North West Passage
Captain Ross in search of Sir John Franklin's final North West Passage expedition - Date: 1854

Background imageBriton Collection: Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda

Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, alarmed at the approach of Henry's nephew, Stephen of Blois (later King Stephen). Date: 12th century

Background imageBriton Collection: Briton Riviere RA, artist

Briton Riviere RA, artist, holding a palette Date: circa 1910



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Briton, a term that evokes the rich history and culture of the British Isles. From Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe, who fearlessly led her people against Roman invaders, to the antique map depicting Britain under Ancient Roman rule, this land has witnessed countless tales of bravery and resilience. One cannot overlook the artistic contributions Riviere, whose works capture both biblical narratives and historical events. In "Sympathy, " Riviere's brushstrokes convey deep emotions as he portrays a young girl comforting a wounded animal. Similarly, his painting "Daniel in the Lions Den" transports us to ancient times when faith triumphed over adversity. Riviere's masterpiece "Christ in the Wilderness" invites contemplation as we witness Jesus' solitude amidst nature's harshness. His work "In Manus Tuas Domine. " depicts profound devotion with its depiction of a man kneeling before an altar. Beyond Riviere's artistry lies Boadicea (Boudica), another fierce leader who incited Britons to revolt against their oppressors. Her unwavering spirit continues to inspire generations even today. Herbert Norris also pays homage to Boadicea through his portrayal of A Celtic Chieftainess. This artwork captures her regal presence and warrior-like demeanor. The remnants of Roman influence can still be seen in Wales' Roman Wall—a testament to Britain's complex past and cultural amalgamation. Lastly, Riviere's painting "The Temptation in the Wilderness" draws us into Christ's struggle against temptation—an eternal battle faced by all humanity. Through these glimpses into history and artistry, we are reminded that Briton is not merely a geographical term but rather an embodiment of courage, creativity, and endurance that reverberates throughout time.