Fame Collection (page 5)

Earf of St Vincent
John Jervis, 1s Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823)

Mary Stuart
Portrait of Mary Stuart (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587) from the original by Farino, engraved by T.W.Hunt in 1859, and published by London Virtue &Co (1860)

Robert Bertie
" Robert Bertie, Earl of Lindsey ob 1642, engraved by H.Robinson from the original of Vandyke, in the collection of the Baroness Willoughby of Eresby

John Adams 2nd President of the United States
" Portrait of John Adams ( 1735-1826), 2nd President of the United States, engraved and published in the Story a Great Nation by John Gilmary Shea

Thomas Britton.Engraved image in feb 1777 by lond mag.AdobeRGB.Now in the public domain

Sir Philip Sidney
" Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586)Engraved by H.Robinson from the original of Sir Antoine More in the collection of the Duke of Bedford

Robert Rich Earl of Warwick
" Portrait of Robert Rich Earl of Warwick, ob 1658engraved by H.Robinson from the original of Vandykein the collection of the earl of Hardwicke

Sir Nicholas Carew (XXXL)
Sir Nicholas Carew (1496-1539)

Leonardo da Vinci (Sepia toned) XXXL

Anne Hyde
" Anne Hyde Duchess of York ( 1638-1671)Engraved by P.Lightfoot from the original of sir Lely in the collection of the Earl of Clarendon

Frances Howard
" Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond (1578-1639)engraved by P. Lightfoot from the original of Vandyke in the collection of the Marquis of Bath

Sir Williams Jones (XXXL)
" Sir Williams Jones (1746-1794)From the original of sir Joshua Reynolds, in the collection of the Earl Spencer, engraved by J.Cochran (1821-1865)

Voltaire, French Writer And Philosopher
Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694 - 1778)

Raimondi
Portrait of marcantonio Raimondi engraved by C.Cook around 1850, with a picture of Raphael.AdobeRGB

Jules Favre
" Jules Favre (1809-1880)engraved from a photograph and published by William Mackenzie and Co in 1880.Restored by Pictore.Very high resolution available (XXXL)

Richard Wellesley
Portrait of Richard Wellesley (1760-1842), 1st Marquis Wellesley, Governor General of india

Cardinal Richelieu First Minister (XXXL)
Portrait of Cardinal of Richelieu, engraved by R Woodman around 1840.Image in the public domain

Charles Pratt, sepia toned (XXXL)
" Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden (1714 aa 1794) was an English lawyer, judge and Whig politicianFrom the original by Dance, in the collection of the marquis Camden

Hernando Cortez, spanish Conquistador
Engraving Portrait of Cortez (1485-1547)

Andrew Jackson, Daniel Webster and Henry Clay, American Politicians
Portraits of Andrew Jackson, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, on steel for the Eclectic by John Sartain and published by Eclectic Magazine (April 1859)

Maximilien Robespierre (Sepia toned)
Maximilien Robespierre 1758-1794 Jacobin leader during French Revolution Engraved by W H Mote from the book Historical Sketches of Statesmen published London 1843

Rachael Wriothesley (XXXL)
Rachael Wriothesley, Lady Russel (1636-1723)

Moliere and Louis XIV
" Moliere breakfasting with louis XIV at Versailles.From the original painting of Jean LAon Gerome and engraved by Goupil and Co

Anne Cliford
" Lady Anne Cliford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery, 14th Baroness de Clifford (30 January 1590 aa 22 March 1676)

Anne Carr
" Anne carr, Countess of Bedford (1615-1684)Engraved by J.Cochran (1821-1865) from the original (1638) of Vandyke ( 1599-1641)in the collection of the Earl of Egremont

Henry St John
" Henry St John, Viscount Bolingbroke (ob 1751)engraved by W.T Fry from the original of Kneller, in the collection of the Earl of Egremont

Dorothy Sidney
" Dorothy Sidney, countess of Sunderland (1617-1684)engraved by H.T.Ryall from the original of VanDyke inthe collection of the Earl of Egremont

William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)English poet and Playwrightengraved by Sir John Gilberts (1881) edited by Howard Staunton in 1882 & Published by George Routledge

Edward Somerset
" Edward Somerset, Eral of Worcester Engraved by H.Robinson from the original of Zucchero in the collection of Earl of Verulam, published by John Tallis & Co (1882)Edward Somerset

William Harrison, 9th President Of United States
Portrait of William Henry Harrison (1773 - 1841) was the ninth President of the United States (1841)

Henry Fitzalan (XXXL)
" Henry Fitzalan (ob 1580) Earl of Arundel, engraved by H.Robinson, from the original of Holbein (1497-1543), in the collection of the marquis of Bath

DANTE ALIGHIERI (XXXL)
Portrait of DANTE ALIGHIERI.engraved by Wagstaff(1855)from a print by Raffaelle Morghen after a picture by Tofanelli

Diogenes the Cynic
Portrait of Diogenes ( 413-323 B.C) from the french Fenelon

David Livingstone
Engraving From 1873 Featuring The Scottish Explorer And Missionary, David Livingstone. Livingstone Lived From 1813 Until 1873

The Triumph of Time on Fame, from The Triumphs of Petrarch. Creator: Georg Pencz
The Triumph of Time on Fame, from The Triumphs of Petrarch

Triumphal column with female figure of Fame holding a trumpet at the top, a temporary decoration for the entry of Pope Clement VIII in Bologna in 1598, 1598

The Triumph of Fame on Chastity, from The Triumphs of Petrarch. Creator: Georg Pencz
The Triumph of Fame on Chastity, from The Triumphs of Petrarch

The Roll of Fate, 1882 (oil on canvas)
740597 The Roll of Fate, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 71.1x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Henry Deacon (b / w photo)
3649861 Henry Deacon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Deacon. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia (b / w photo)
6015133 Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia)

The hill of Troy, in which is recorded a wonderful story of mans progress (litho)
6005020 The hill of Troy, in which is recorded a wonderful story of mans progress (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hill of Troy)

Nora Kerin, English stage actress and her daughter, Joan (coloured photo)
6032666 Nora Kerin, English stage actress and her daughter, Joan (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nora Kerin (1881-1970)

Nina Boucicault, English stage and film actress in a scene from The Light that Failed (b / w photo)
6032651 Nina Boucicault, English stage and film actress in a scene from The Light that Failed (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Fred Walton, English born American stage and film actor as The Toy Soldier (b / w photo)
6032646 Fred Walton, English born American stage and film actor as The Toy Soldier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ellaline Terriss, English actress and singer with her daughter, Mabel (b / w photo)
6032640 Ellaline Terriss, English actress and singer with her daughter, Mabel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ellaline Terriss (1871-1971)

Harold Lloyd, American actor and comedian (b / w photo)
6032621 Harold Lloyd, American actor and comedian (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold Lloyd (1893-1971), American actor and comedian

Nova Pilbeam, English film and stage actress (b / w photo)
6032613 Nova Pilbeam, English film and stage actress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nova Pilbeam (1919-2015), English film and stage actress

Cary Grant, English-born American actor (coloured photo)
6032583 Cary Grant, English-born American actor (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cary Grant (1904-1986), English-born American actor

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"Fame: A Timeless Pursuit of Recognition and Legacy" From the ancient tales of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon, to modern-day icons like Che Guevara adorning walls in Havana, it has always captivated our imaginations. Artists throughout history have immortalized moments that define fame – be it Jan Saenredam's depiction of Plato's Cave or Louis Wain's whimsical portrayal of possession as nine points of the law. Even in the realm of sports, fame finds its place. Jack Johnson racing on his motor car symbolizes how athletic prowess can propel individuals into the limelight. And who could forget the iconic image captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt - a sailor passionately kissing a nurse in Times Square at the end of World War II? It forever etched their names into history. The allure extends beyond individuals; places too can become famous. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds an esteemed position as home to one of America's most prestigious races – the Indianapolis 500. London Life magazine recognized this when they featured Julie Christie on their front cover in 1966, showcasing her undeniable talent and beauty. Celebrities like Humphrey Bogart became synonymous with fame through their exceptional performances on screen. Their charisma and talent made them household names across generations, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. Yet fame isn't limited to those we know by name; sometimes it visits even those whose identities remain unknown but heroic nonetheless. As depicted in "Fame Visits the Heroic Unknown Dead, " recognition is bestowed upon ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts. In a lighter vein, humor also plays a role in our fascination with fame. St. Swithin's cartoon umbrella from the 19th century reminds us that even mundane objects can achieve notoriety if given enough attention. And finally, there are those instances where fame intersects with politics and society itself – such as Jackie Kennedy carrying London Life magazine.