Cavaliers Collection

The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). Creator: Dupuis
The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). The victory at Naseby of the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Fairfax and Cromwell over the Royalist army commanded by Prince Rupert marked the decisive

First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House, 1644
Royalist stronghold Lathom House in Lancashire defies Parlimentarian pressure and raises the royal standard. The ensuing siege lasted three months, but was eventually lifted

To Him Pudel, Bite Him Peper, English Civil War propaganda (woodcut)
XJF153374 To Him Pudel, Bite Him Peper, English Civil War propaganda (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Naseby
THE BATTLE OF NASEBY The Royalist army is defeated by the larger Parliamentarian forces at the decisive Battle of Naseby

English Royalists 1640-9
English Royalist soldiers: doublet & breeches, lace falling collars, lace-edged boot hose tops, bucket-top boots, plumed hats, cloak

The double parade on the road of the retreat, in Galicia: dismounted infantrymen
5314030 The double parade on the road of the retreat, in Galicia: dismounted infantrymen and disciplined horsemen of the 'Wild Division'; (add.info)

A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840. Dandy in top hat and coat with monocle and whip driving a one-horse gig, woman in ermine-trim cape over a pink dress, bonnet and ermine muff

A man dressed in authentic English Civil War costume. Date: c. 1910
A man dressed in authentic English Civil War costume. Date: c.1910

The Siege of Reading, 1643, Tilehurst. English Civil War, re-enactment, performed by The Sealed Knot, an educational charity, Reading, June 1980

Music cover, The Gay Cavaliers Grand March, by Walter Redmond Date: 1890s

Abbotsbury, Dorset
An oil painting showing a view of Abbotsbury, a village in Dorset. This was the location of a clash during the English Civil War in 1664, between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers. Date: circa 1918

King Charles I before Gloucester, English Civil War Date: 1640s

Cavalier Soldiers - English Civil War, 1642-1651
3782553 Cavalier Soldiers - English Civil War, 1642-1651; (add.info.: Cavalier Soldiers - English Civil War, 1642-1651 Cassell's History of England, vol)

Trial of Charles I, 1649 - English Civil War
3782554 Trial of Charles I, 1649 - English Civil War; (add.info.: Trial of Charles I, January 1649 - English Civil War, 1642-1651 Cassell's History of England, vol)

General Jean Auguste Margueritte fatally injured in Floing, late 19th century (oil on canvas)
6333748 General Jean Auguste Margueritte fatally injured in Floing, late 19th century (oil on canvas) by Walker, Hales Alexander (1841-98); Musee des Armees, Hotel des Invalides, Paris

Porthos, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho)
ELB109871 Porthos, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks

The Buried Flower (engraving)
3635430 The Buried Flower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Buried Flower)

The defence of Basing House, 1645, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373654 The defence of Basing House, 1645, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Cope

"God Save the King!"(ink on paper)
960779 " God Save the King!" (ink on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " God Save the King)

Sir Bevil Greenvil (engraving)
964809 Sir Bevil Greenvil (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Bevil Greenvil)

French Costumes 1600
LLM455309 French Costumes 1600 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Costumes 1600. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

The Battle of Naseby, Northamptonshire, 14 June 1645, a Parliamentarian victory against the Royalists during the English Civil War (1642-1651). Date: 1645

The Siege of Basing House, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, during the English Civil War. It was a Parliamentary victory. Three sieges took place, in 1643, 1644 and 1645. Date: 1643-1645

Battle of Preston 17th August 1648: At the push of the pike they were beaten from
3082764 Battle of Preston 17th August 1648: At the push of the pike they were beaten from the bridge, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Clark

High life in the Bois de Boulogne, l allee des cavaliers, 1842. Fop in top hat, cravat, waistcoat and coat with tails flirting with a woman in top hat

Deaths of Sir Charles Lucus (c. 1612-1648), Sir George Lisle (d
NAM261111 Deaths of Sir Charles Lucus (c.1612-1648), Sir George Lisle (d.1648), 28th August 1648, engraved by F. Jukes, published in 1748 (coloured aquatint) by Strutt, B

Francesco Morosini Bombarding the Parthenon, illustration from Hutchinson
IL322143 Francesco Morosini Bombarding the Parthenon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Peddie

The Favourite
CH35008 The Favourite by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

L Armee Russe: Regiment Des Lanciers Des M L Imperatrice Alexandra-Feodorovna, Cavaliers en Tenues Diverses (photo)
6022635 L Armee Russe: Regiment Des Lanciers Des M L Imperatrice Alexandra-Feodorovna, Cavaliers en Tenues Diverses (photo) by French Photographer

A William and Mary needlework picture, c. 1690 (linen & wool)
5906543 A William and Mary needlework picture, c.1690 (linen & wool) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 43x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Worked in crewel wools on linen)

King Charles IIs supporters attack Sir John Coventry, 1670
STC358148 King Charles IIs supporters attack Sir John Coventry, 1670, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by McCormick

Throwing Down the Gauntlet (engraving)
819181 Throwing Down the Gauntlet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing Down the Gauntlet)

The Battle of Edgehill in 1642 (engraving)
NAM261161 The Battle of Edgehill in 1642 (engraving) by Gucht, Michael van der (1660-1725); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Les Chanteurs
BAL13883 Les Chanteurs by Lesrel, Adolphe Alexandre (1839-1929); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Cromwells Ironsides fighting Royalist cavalry in the English Civil War (engraving)
3647502 Cromwells Ironsides fighting Royalist cavalry in the English Civil War (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cruelties of the cavaliers, 1644 (engraving)
3629270 Cruelties of the cavaliers, 1644 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cruelties of the cavaliers, 1644)

Prince Rupert at the Battle of Marston, 2nd July 1644, illustration from
3082756 Prince Rupert at the Battle of Marston, 2nd July 1644, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Crofts

Cavalry engagement at the battle of Edgehill, 23 October 1642
3082750 Cavalry engagement at the battle of Edgehill, 23 October 1642, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Walton

Cavaliers Djerma (Niamey), from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique
3251564 Cavaliers Djerma (Niamey), from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l expedition Citroen Centre Afrique, deuxieme mission Haardt Audouin-Dubreuil, pub

Battle of Arab Horsemen Around a Standard (Bataille de cavaliers Arabes autour d
1071910 Battle of Arab Horsemen Around a Standard (Bataille de cavaliers Arabes autour d un etendard), 1854 (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); 54x64 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Battle of Marston Moor, 1644 (gravure)
959866 Battle of Marston Moor, 1644 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Marston Moor, 1644. The North lost to King Charles I)

Oliver Cromwells Porter (engraving)
2777247 Oliver Cromwells Porter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwells Porter. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1888)

Blind Old Milton (engraving)
3635428 Blind Old Milton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Old Milton. Illustration of Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers by William Edmonstoune Aytoun)

A Diary and Pictorial Plan of the Siege of Colchester 1648, printed and sold by W
NAM261130 A Diary and Pictorial Plan of the Siege of Colchester 1648, printed and sold by W. Keymer, 1648 (coloured engraving) by English School, (17th century); National Army Museum

The Battle of Naseby
LLM338170 The Battle of Naseby by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Naseby. Pictures of English History published by George Routledge & Sons c 1890)

The garden of the French nobility, c. 1640 (engraving)
STC171608 The garden of the French nobility, c.1640 (engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Carousal (engraving)
2791577 The Carousal (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carousal. Illustration for The Great Civil War of the times of Charles I)

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"Cavaliers: The Dashing Heroes of History" Step into the world of cavaliers, where bravery and style collide. From their origins in 17th-century England to their enduring legacy, these gallant men have captivated our imaginations throughout the ages. The term "cavalier" brings to mind images of chivalry and romance. In fact, it was during the English Civil War that this moniker gained prominence. Woodcuts like "To Him Pudel" and "Bite Him Peper" served as powerful propaganda pieces, depicting cavaliers as valiant defenders of King Charles I against the Roundheads. One pivotal moment in history showcases their indomitable spirit - The Battle of Naseby in 1645. Here, cavaliers fought with unwavering loyalty for their cause but ultimately faced defeat at the hands of Parliamentarian forces. Yet even after this setback, they continued to inspire generations to come. Fast forward to 1727 when Dupuis created a masterpiece capturing the essence of these noble warriors. His artwork immortalized their courage on canvas for all to admire. And in 1944, amidst World War II turmoil, his creation reminded us that valor transcends time. During the First English Civil War's Siege of Lathom House in 1644, cavaliers showcased unparalleled resilience while defending what they held dear - honor and loyalty above all else. Their unwavering dedication earned them a place in history's annals. But it wasn't just on battlefields where these dashing figures made an impact; they permeated various aspects of society too. Music covers like "The Gay Cavaliers Grand March" brought forth melodies that echoed their vibrant spirits across dance halls. From Abbotsbury in Dorset to Gloucester's doorstep, cavaliers left an indelible mark wherever they treaded upon English soil.