Downey Collection

Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora - photograph by Downey
Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora - photograph by Messrs Downey. Date: 1894

Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864 - 1892) - elder son of Edward VII, died of pneumonia aged 28. Date: circa 1890

Queen Alexandra - Downey Photograph on a postcard
Alexandra of Denmark (Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia - 18441925) - Queen consort of the United Kingdom and Empress of India as the wife of King-Emperor Edward VII

QUEEN MARY (1867-1953). Queen consort of King George V of Great Britain. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1892

Portrait of Oscar Wilde - Irish Playwright sitting in chair
Oscar Wilde (1856-1900) - Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet. circa 1885

Royal Wedding 1896 -- Princess Maud of Wales
Prince Charles (or Carl) of Denmark, later King Haakon VII, King of Norway, and Princess Maud of Wales (1869-1938), youngest daughter of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

The Maharani of Koch Bihar, West Bengal, India, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey
The Maharani of Koch Bihar, West Bengal, India, 1893. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, fourth series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1893)

Prince Edward of Wales, the future King Edward VII of Great Britain (1841-1910), 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Prince Edward of Wales, the future King Edward VII of Great Britain and Ireland (1841-1910), 1890. Edward VII was King of Great Britain between 1901 and 1910

ERNST LUDWIG (1868-1937). Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, 1892-1918. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1894

Queen Alexandra / Downey
ALEXANDRA QUEEN TO EDWARD VII Photographed in 1891

Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor and composer, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor and composer, 1890. Joachim is regarded as one of the most influential violinists of all time

CV Stanford - Downey cab
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852 - 1924) Irish musician

th Huxley / Downey Photo
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY English scientist and champion of Darwins Theory of Evolution

Nicolas Ii / Downey 1894
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Tsar Nicolas II Ruled 1894-1917

Disraeli / Downey Photo
BENJAMIN DISRAELI 1st Earl of Beaconsfield English politician and author

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). Creator: Photo studio W. & D. Downey, London
Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). Private Collection

Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in their coronation robes, 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom

King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951)
Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom

Lord Leighton, c1890, (1896). Artist: W&D Downey
Lord Leighton, c1890, (1896). Frederic Leighton (1830-1896), British painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matters. From The Magazine of Art

Princess Alexandra of Denmark, late 19th century. Artist: W&D Downey
Princess Alexandra of Denmark, late 19th century. Portrait of Alexandra (1844-1925), later Queen Alexandra, and the Queen Consort of King Edward VII

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1890. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

King Edward VII on his death bed
King Edward VII (1841-1910) on his death bed in May 1910. Death-bed photographs were common on the Continent but almost unknown in this country

Locomotive by Robert Stephenson & Co, 1833. For the Saratoga & Schenectady Railroad. Date: circa 1900

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome, 1900-01
Illustration summarising the delights of the newly-opened London Hippodromes first annual pantomime - Cinderella - which the management claimed was the most expensive ever to be staged

Marceline the Droll & Otto Twigg, London Hippodrome
Marceline the Droll, the Spanish clown who who performed at the London Hippodrome in the first three years of it opening in 1900. Pictured with the Hippodromes ring master Mr Otto Twigg. Date: 1901

Performers emerge from the water tank, London Hippodrome
Horses and riders, performing in the water jump hunting scene at the London Hippodrome, emerge from the tank to cheers from the enthusiastic audience. Date: 1901

Tally ho at the London Hippodrome, through the splash pane
The grand finale of Tally-ho, the latest water spectacle at the London Hippodrome as viewed by the audience through the splash pane - glass barriers, which rose up to encircle the arena

Marcus (photo)
5986849 Marcus (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

MAUDE MILLETT / DOWNEY
MAUDE MILLETT Actress Date: 1890

BRITON RIVIERE / DOWNEY
BRITON RIVIERE British artist Date: 1840 -

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), 1906. Creator: Photo studio W. & D. Downey, London
Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), 1906. Private Collection

Portrait of the pianist and composer Liza Lehmann (1862-1918). Creator: Photo studio W
Portrait of the pianist and composer Liza Lehmann (1862-1918). Private Collection

The Late Earl of Derby, c1850, (c1880). Creator: W&D Downey
The Late Earl of Derby, c1850, (c1880). Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869) British statesman, three-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and, to date

Boeing Airplane Company engineers Gary Graham, left, an?
Boeing Airplane Company engineers Gary Graham, left, and Peter Downey examined segments of a model of a manned orbital research station which Boeing made public for the first time on 3 September

Mrs. Humphrey Ward, 1890, (1914). Creator: W&D Downey
Mrs. Humphrey Ward, 1890, (1914). Portrait of British novelist Mary Augusta Arnold (1851-1920) who wrote under her married name of Mrs Humphry Ward

Madame Sarah Bernhardt, 1914. Creator: W&D Downey
Madame Sarah Bernhardt, 1914. Portrait of French actress Sarah Bernhardt posing in an elaborate costume. Bernhardt (1844-1923) was probably the most famous stage actress of the 19th century

Madame Tetrazzini, 1914. Creator: W&D Downey
Madame Tetrazzini, 1914. Portrait of Italian coloratura soprano Luisa Tetrazzini (1871-1940). From " Bibbys Annual 1914", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, London, 1914]

Miss Fanny Brough - French-born British Stage Actress
Miss Fanny Brough (1852-1914) - Paris-born British Stage Actress. She created the title role in G B Shaws Mrs Warrens Profession (1902). Date: circa 1902

King Edward VII, c1902-1905. Artist: W&D Downey
King Edward VII, c1902-1905. Edward VII (Albert Edward, 1841-1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King of the Commonwealth Realms, and the Emperor of India

Downey California US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Downey, California, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Maud, c1893. Artist: W Downey
Maud, c1893. Maud Charlotte Mary Victoria, Maud of Wales (1869-1938), Queen of Norway as spouse of King Haakon VII. She was the youngest daughter of the British king Edward VII

The Royal Family, c1935. Artist: W&D Downey
The Royal Family, c1935. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd. London, 1935]

King George V and Queen Mary, 1911. Artist: W&D Downey
King George V and Queen Mary, 1911. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd. London, 1935]

H. M. King George V, 1917. Artist: W&D Downey
H.M. King George V, 1917. George V (1865-1936), King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions from 1910 until 1936. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co

Miss Lena Ashwell, 1900. Artist: W&D Downey
Miss Lena Ashwell, 1900. Lena Ashwell (1872-1957), British actress and acting manager. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

Miss Mabelle Gilman, the Bewitching Girl in the Casino - The Casino Girl at the Shaftesbury, 1 Artist: W&D Downey
Miss Mabelle Gilman, the Bewitching Girl in the Casino, 1900. Mabelle Gilman Corey (b1874), American actress. She was married to William Ellis Corey president of the Carnegie Steel Company

The Bishop of Ripon, c1891. Artist: W&D Downey
The Bishop of Ripon, c1891. William Boyd Carpenter (1841-1918), Church of England clergyman who became Bishop of Ripon from 1884-1911 and court chaplain to Queen Victoria

Sir Henry Roscoe, c1891. Artist: W&D Downey
Sir Henry Roscoe, c1891. Henry Enfield Roscoe (1833-1915), English chemist noted for his early work on vanadium and for photochemical studies

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"Downey: Capturing the Elegance and Royalty of an Era" Step into a world of opulence, where history unfolds through the lens of Downey. Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora, her regal presence immortalized in a photograph that exudes grace and power. Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, his youthful charm captured by Downey's skilled eye. A glimpse into the life of royalty, frozen in time for all to admire. Queen Alexandra, a vision of beauty on a postcard bearing Downey's signature touch. Her poise and elegance radiate from every pixel, showcasing her status as Queen consort to King George V. Queen Mary, forever etched in our memories through Downey's lens. A portrait that encapsulates her strength and dignity as she stood beside King George V during their reign over Great Britain. Oscar Wilde sits comfortably in a chair, his enigmatic gaze captivating us through this remarkable portrait by Downey. The Irish playwright's brilliance shines brightly against the backdrop created by this talented photographer. The royal wedding of 1896 comes alive with Princess Maud of Wales adorned in splendor. Downey captures the joyous celebration with finesse and precision – an image that tells a story beyond words. Traveling across continents to India, we find ourselves mesmerized by The Maharani of Koch Bihar. W&D Downey brings forth her regality amidst vibrant colors – an exquisite portrayal capturing both culture and grandeur. Prince Edward of Wales takes center stage as he paves his path towards becoming King Edward VII. Through W&D Downey's lens, we witness his charisma shining through – a future monarch poised for greatness. In another enchanting portrait lies Queen Alexandra once again; her allure undeniable under the masterful craftsmanship of Downey’s camera. Every detail meticulously preserved for generations to appreciate.