Commissions Collection

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) shown in the late 1860s with a pet dog. Louise was the fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Proposals for Charing Cross Bridge by G. H. Davis 1926
Proposals for Charing Cross Bridge. Date: 1926

Louis XVI side cabinet, commissioned by the Marchand-Mercier Claude-Francois Julliot
CH469021 Louis XVI side cabinet, commissioned by the Marchand-Mercier Claude-Francois Julliot, incorporating Louis XIV marquetry panels, c.1775-1800 (ormolu mounted)

His Excellency Governor Hampton presenting Commissions to the Officers of the West Australian Volunteers in front of
1103184 His Excellency Governor Hampton presenting Commissions to the Officers of the West Australian Volunteers in front of the Government House at Perth

Commissioning a Frigate Fifty Years Ago (engraving)
1063429 Commissioning a Frigate Fifty Years Ago (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commissioning a Frigate Fifty Years Ago)

Pope Clement VI commissions the Bishop of Ferrara to take an ultimatum to the Viscontis, 1351
LLM461641 Pope Clement VI commissions the Bishop of Ferrara to take an ultimatum to the Viscontis, 1351 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Horse Artillery in Great War Deeds, WW1
Sergeant-Major Dorrell and Sergeant Nelson of the Royal Horse Artillery, remaining alone to work the last gun of L Battery during the retreat from Mons

Inns of Court OTC advertisement, WW1
Text advertisement encouraging men to join the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps, also known as The Devils Own. Commissions were available for public school and university educated men

Gladstone and Purchase
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE He abolishes the system of purchasing commissions, against the wishes of the House of Lords. Date: 1809 - 1898

John Collier (Bobbin)
JOHN COLLIER, known as Tim Bobbin - Lancashire artist of memorable satirical prints on topical issues (eg sale of commissions) and scenes of daily life (eg dentistry). Date: 1708 - 1786

Dioscorides receives a mandrake root from Euresis
Dioscorides(c. 40 90 AD), Greek naturalist, receives a mandrake root from Euresis, goddess of Discovery, and commissions an artist to make a drawing of it. Date: circa 80 AD

CRUIKSHANK, George (1792-1878). United Kingdom, 1809. Cartoon about the scandal of the Duke of York (Frederick of York and Albany 1763-1827) as the result of the activities of his latest mistress

Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle
GWYLLYM LLOYD WARDLE Statesman, member of parliament for Oakingham, who took leading part in accusing the duke of York of trafficking in commissions. Date: 1762 - 1833

Elizabeth Taylor - 2
ELIZABETH TAYLOR witness at the scandalous sale of commissions trial involving the duke of York, no less ! Date: circa 1809

Elizabeth Taylor
ELIZABETH TAYLOR witness at the scandalous sale of commissions trial involving the duke of York, would you believe ? Date: circa 1809

Mary Anne Taylor
MARY ANNE TAYLOR witness at the trial of the duke of York for trafficking in commissions. Sister (?) of Elizabeth Taylor.) Date: circa 1809

Mary Anne Taylor - 2
MARY ANNE TAYLOR witness at the trial of the duke of York for trafficking in commissions. Sister (?) of Elizabeth Taylor.) Date: circa 1809

Huxley Sandon - 2
Captain HUXLEY SANDON witness at the trial of the duke of York for trafficking in commissions. Date: CIRCA 1809

Huxley Sandon - 1
Captain HUXLEY SANDON witness at the trial of the duke of York for trafficking in commissions. Date: CIRCA 1809

Table Designs Nouveaux Liure d Orfevrerie ca
Artokoloro

Spider Web Snake Flowers Duchess Malfi White Devil
Artokoloro

Landscape Old Woman Holding Spindle Domenico Campagnola
Artokoloro

Floral Tailpiece Designs Duchess Malfi White Devil
Artokoloro

Unused Tailpiece Design Duchess Malfi ca 1930
Artokoloro

View St Peter Vatican Janiculum 1754 Black chalk
Artokoloro

Standing Woman Looking Left Background 1596-98
Artokoloro

Gardens Villa d Este Tivoli 1760 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Arthur, 1st Marquess of Donegall 1739-99 (c.1780). Gainsborough, Thomas 1727-1788. During the eighteenth century full-length portraits were the most admired

Tobias and the fish, print maker: Cornelis Massijs, 1544 - 1556

Jeffrey Wyatville, English architect born at Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Carried out renovations to Durham, Hereford, Lichfield and Salisbury cathedrals

Romania - National Exhibition of 1906 (11 / 16)
Romania - National Exhibition of 1906 - Bucharest - The Commissions and European Pavilions and the River Danube Date: 1906

Romania - National Exhibition of 1906 (14 / 16)
Romania - National Exhibition of 1906 - Bucharest - Commissions and European Pavilions and the River Danube Date: 1906

Commissioners are sent into the departments to revise the judgments of the mixed commissions (whatever that means)

Buying Commissions
A satire on the youthfulness of some British Army officers whose fathers buy them a commission. Here a boy- officer is watched over by a nurse who holds his reins

Victoria / Gladstone / 1871
Victoria advised by Gladstone to abolish purchase of commissions in the army

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"From Princess Louise to Pope Clement VI: A Journey through the World of Commissions" Step into the fascinating world of commissions, where artistry and history intertwine. Delve into the Royal Horse Artillery's heroic deeds during WW1, as they fought valiantly for their country under Princess Louise's watchful eye. In a Parisian Art-Studio, witness creativity come to life as masterpieces are born from commissioned works. Marvel at the intricate details of Louis XVI side cabinet, meticulously crafted by Claude-Francois Julliot on behalf of Marchand-Mercier. Transport yourself back in time to 1926 and explore G. H. Davis' visionary proposals for Charing Cross Bridge - a testament to architectural brilliance brought forth by commissioning minds. Immerse yourself in historical moments captured forever in engravings; be it His Excellency Governor Hampton presenting Commissions to West Australian Volunteers or Commissioning a Frigate Fifty Years Ago - these images depict dedication and honor. Travel even further back in time as Pope Clement VI entrusts the Bishop of Ferrara with an ultimatum for the Viscontis in 1351. Witness diplomacy unfold before your eyes through this significant commission. Discover lesser-known tales like Gladstone and Purchase's collaboration or John Collier (Bobbin)'s artistic endeavors that were sparked by commissions. These stories shed light on hidden gems within this vast realm. Finally, observe Dioscorides receiving a mandrake root from Euresis - an intriguing moment illustrating how commissions extended beyond artistry into realms such as botany and medicine. They have shaped our world throughout history, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire generations. They embody collaboration between visionaries and artists alike – bridging imagination with reality.