Cornwallis Collection

Jennie Churchill / Pse1885
JENNIE JEROME LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL Later wife of George Cornwallis-West

Siege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). Artist: Auguste Couder
Siege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). French General Jean de Rochambeau (1725-1807) and American General George Washington (1732-1799) giving the last orders for the attack, October 1781

The Duchess of Westminster, WW1
Constance Edwina (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster. Known as Shelagh

Princess Daisy of Pless with her son
Daisy, Princess Henry of Pless (1873 - 1943), formerly Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West. A great Edwardian society beauty, she married one of Imperial Germanys wealthiest princes in 1891

Jennie Churchill / Cdv
JENNIE JEROME LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL Later wife of George Cornwallis-West

Cornwallis (Anon)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India. Date: 1738-1805

George Curzon / V Fair 92
GEORGE NATHANIEL LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON Viceroy of India and statesman Date: 1859 - 1925

HUNTING AT MERITSANE, South Africa. Illustration, 1841, by Sir William Cornwallis Harris

Gallipoli evacuation WWI
Captain Davidson of the HMS Cornwallis (last ship to leave Suvla Bay) meets General Byng on the gangway after the evacuation

Charles Cornwallis Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke (1823a'1902) - British peer. Date
Charles Cornwallis Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke (1823-1902) - British peer. Date: 1890

Cornwallis Cave, Yorktown, Virginia, USA. This cavern, created by stone quarrying for building material, was once believed to be the grotto into which British General Cornwallis retreated to avoid

Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

HSH The Princess Pless. Formal studio portrait, seated, in gown with corsage, and tiara. With description, Elder daughter of Colonel W Cornwallis West and sister of the Duchess of Westminster

Mary Cornwallis, c. 1580-85 (oil on panel)
5043065 Mary Cornwallis, c.1580-85 (oil on panel) by Gower, George (1540-96); 117.2x94 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Three quarter length portrait of Mary Cornwallis)

Charles, 2nd Earl and 1st Marquis Cornwallis, c. 1795 (oil on canvas)
1144255 Charles, 2nd Earl and 1st Marquis Cornwallis, c.1795 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); height: 145 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

The Departure of the Sons of Tippoo from the Zenana, 1793 (etching)
3744552 The Departure of the Sons of Tippoo from the Zenana, 1793 (etching) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sons of Tipu Sultan (1749-99) Sultan of Mysore

Reception of the hostages from Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, by Lord Cornwallis, March 1792. Tipus two sons, aged about ten and eight

Photograph of Marquis Cornwallis PH, Shoreditch, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Marquis Of Cornwallis PH, Euston, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Sketch of Marquis Cornwallis PH, Shoreditch, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Marquis Cornwallis PH, Old Ford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Lord Cornwallis receiving sons of Tipu Sultan as hostages
Lord Cornwallis receiving the sons of Tipu Sultan as hostages. 1792

Portrait of Charles, 1st Marquis Cornwallis, 1782 (pencil, pastel & bodycolour on paper)
1200481 Portrait of Charles, 1st Marquis Cornwallis, 1782 (pencil, pastel & bodycolour on paper) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805); 90.2x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles)

Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho)
3744553 Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sultan Fateh Ali Tipu (1750-1799)

The American Rattle Snake, 1782 (engraving)
2562166 The American Rattle Snake, 1782 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

America - House At Yorktown Where Cornwallis Surrendered
Moore House House At Yorktown Where General Charles Cornwallis Surrendered During The American War of Independence Date: 1781

Mrs George Cornwallis-West at work on pageant
Mrs George Cornwallis-West, formerly Miss Jennie Jerome and Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston Churchill, pictured at work as the promoter

The Princess of Pless
Daisy, Princess Henry of Pless (1873 - 1943), formerly Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West. A great Edwardian society beauty, she married one of Imperial Germanys wealthiest princes in 1891

The house where Cornwallis surrendered (engraving)
654808 The house where Cornwallis surrendered (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house where Cornwallis surrendered)

The Plan of Attack at Yorktown and Gloucester
GIA2630250 The Plan of Attack at Yorktown and Gloucester by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Yorktown)

General George Washington and the first firing of the canon at the Siege of Yorktown in
XEE2630252 General George Washington and the first firing of the canon at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, 1881 (engraving) by American School

Sketches in the Baltic Fleet (engraving)
1608264 Sketches in the Baltic Fleet (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Baltic Fleet)

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, Yorktown AD 1781
1192461 Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, Yorktown AD 1781 by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two upper covers, showing eight portrait miniatures of Andre, Grey, Howe, Washington
1195363 Two upper covers, showing eight portrait miniatures of Andre, Grey, Howe, Washington, Sneyd, Cornwallis, Wolfe and Clinton

Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781

General Washington, ca. 1794. Creator: Thomas Holloway
General Washington, ca. 1794

William C. Cartwright MP, Vanity Fair, WH
WILLIAM CORNWALLIS CARTWRIGHT (1825-1915) Art collector, author and a Liberal politician. An authority on ancient and medieval art and literature

Sunderland NE37 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sunderland NE37 3

Cornwallis, (1738-1805), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cornwallis, (1738-1805), 1830. Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) British Army general and official, educated at Eton and Cambridge, remembered for his part in the American War of Independence

Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Charles Cornwallis, (1738-1805) British Army general and official, appointed Governor-General and of India

General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). General Charles O Hara surrenders the sword of Lieutenant-General Charles Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln

Anne Countess of Argyle, (1807). Creator: Unknown
Anne Countess of Argyle, (1807). Portrait of Anne Cornwallis, Countess of Argyll (1590-1635), English Roman Catholic benefactor and supposed author

Charles, second Earl and first Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) - British military commander, governor-general of India. Date: circa 1790s

Lord Cornwallis as Governor General, 1793, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis as Governor General (1793), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Levee of Lord Cornwallis (Governor General in the doorway on right), 1925. Creator: Unknown
Leve e of Lord Cornwallis (The Governor General stands in the doorway on the right), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Monument to Charles, Marquis Cornwallis, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1805. The monument, by Charles Rossi, shows the marquis standing on a column in ceremonial costume

The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F

Lord Cornwallis and Joseph Bonaparte embrace in Amiens, France, 1802 (1882-1884). Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) was a British colonial administrator and soldier

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"Cornwallis: A Tapestry of History and Influence" Step into the world of Cornwallis, a name that resonates with significance across various realms. From its humble beginnings at the West London Union Workhouse in Upper Holloway, London, to its pivotal role in the Siege of Yorktown in 1781 as depicted by artist Auguste Couder, it has left an indelible mark on history. But Cornwallis's influence extends beyond military conquests. In World War I, The Duchess of Westminster stood alongside her compatriots, embodying the spirit of resilience and strength. Similarly, Princess Daisy of Pless adorned herself with regal grace while nurturing her son - a testament to the enduring legacy carried by Cornwallis descendants. Jennie Churchill's captivating CDV portrait captures not only her beauty but also hints at the intriguing connections she shared with this illustrious lineage. An anonymous depiction further adds mystery to the enigmatic allure surrounding Cornwallis. George Curzon's appearance at V Fair '92 showcases how individuals bearing this name continue to shape society through their achievements and contributions. Meanwhile, Sir William Cornwallis Harris takes us on an adventurous journey through his illustration depicting hunting in South Africa during 1841 - a testament to exploration and discovery. Even amidst times of conflict like Gallipoli evacuation during WWI or moments steeped in elegance such as HSH The Princess Pless' formal studio portrait seated gracefully in gown and tiara; we witness how Cornwallis remains intertwined with historical events. Lastly, standing tall within academia is the University of Virginia's Lawn and Rotunda – an architectural marvel that stands as a symbol for knowledge and enlightenment where countless minds have been shaped under its watchful gaze. Cornwallis weaves together tales from different eras – from war-torn battlefields to opulent courts – leaving behind an intricate tapestry that tells stories both grandiose and intimate.