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"Gaunt: A Journey Through History's Towers and Castles" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of "gaunt

Background imageGaunt Collection: Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis

Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis
Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGaunt Collection: Beverstone Castle 1732

Beverstone Castle 1732
North view of Beverstone Castle, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England, a 13th century stone enclosure fortress or manor house founded by Maurice de Gaunt

Background imageGaunt Collection: Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle
A distant view from the southwest of the ruins of Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire, whose owners included Simon de Montfort and John of Gaunt

Background imageGaunt Collection: Father Eymard, 1963 (bronze)

Father Eymard, 1963 (bronze)
XBP390717 Father Eymard, 1963 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Peter Julian Eymard (1811-68) French Catholic priest; after the death of his sister

Background imageGaunt Collection: John of Gaunt / Oval Eng

John of Gaunt / Oval Eng
JOHN OF GAUNT Duke of Lancaster Fourth son of Edward III and brother of the Black Prince

Background imageGaunt Collection: John of Gaunt

John of Gaunt
JOHN OF GAUNT English Prince, 4th son of Edward III and brother of the Black Prince

Background imageGaunt Collection: Coronation at Westminster of Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 son

Coronation at Westminster of Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 son of John of Gaunt
531369 Coronation at Westminster of Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 son of John of Gaunt, known as Henry Bolingbroke from birthplace in Lincolnshire

Background imageGaunt Collection: The Grandmother, 1889. Creator: Walter Gilman Page

The Grandmother, 1889. Creator: Walter Gilman Page
The Grandmother, 1889

Background imageGaunt Collection: Elizabeth Gaunt Burnt At The Stake

Elizabeth Gaunt Burnt At The Stake

Background imageGaunt Collection: John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, Castile and Leon

John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, Castile and Leon
John of Gaunt (1340-1399), Duke of Lancaster, Castile and Leon. Below are his tomb and effigy in Old St Paul's Cathedral, London

Background imageGaunt Collection: Types ofantique armour

Types ofantique armour
Types of antique armour - 1. roundel (shield), 2. target, 3. lead mallet used by archers, 4. iron mace used by cavalry, 5. black bill in armoury of Canterbury Town Hall, 6

Background imageGaunt Collection: The Reverend William Gaskell, 1879 (oil on canvas)

The Reverend William Gaskell, 1879 (oil on canvas)
3620066 The Reverend William Gaskell, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Swynnerton, Annie Louisa (1844-1933); 87x71 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Half length)

Background imageGaunt Collection: Mamma Mia Poveretta, 1901-06 (oil on canvas)

Mamma Mia Poveretta, 1901-06 (oil on canvas)
6259441 Mamma Mia Poveretta, 1901-06 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 46x38.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery ; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageGaunt Collection: Portrait of Aubrey Beardsley (1872-98) (litho)

Portrait of Aubrey Beardsley (1872-98) (litho)
STC170356 Portrait of Aubrey Beardsley (1872-98) (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageGaunt Collection: Seated female nude, 1914 (gouache, w / c & pencil on paper) (recto of 993715)

Seated female nude, 1914 (gouache, w / c & pencil on paper) (recto of 993715)
993714 Seated female nude, 1914 (gouache, w/c & pencil on paper) (recto of 993715) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48x32.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGaunt Collection: DAWN, July 12th 1917 (pencil)

DAWN, July 12th 1917 (pencil)
2651326 DAWN, July 12th 1917 (pencil) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Portrait of Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) (litho)

Portrait of Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) (litho)
STC170394 Portrait of Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jozef Teodor Konrad Nalecz Korzeniowski; ); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageGaunt Collection: Old Wife, 1902 (oil on canvas)

Old Wife, 1902 (oil on canvas)
OVR368851 Old Wife, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 81x54 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; (add.info.: Gammel kone); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageGaunt Collection: Standing man (self portrait), 1911 (w / c & gouache over pencil on paper)

Standing man (self portrait), 1911 (w / c & gouache over pencil on paper)
993644 Standing man (self portrait), 1911 (w/c & gouache over pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 44.5x30.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Tom Allom (oil on canvas)

Tom Allom (oil on canvas)
3743912 Tom Allom (oil on canvas) by Richmond, George (1809-96); 105.4x74.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info.: Thomas Allom (1804-72) was an English artist

Background imageGaunt Collection: Self portrait, 1853 (oil on canvas)

Self portrait, 1853 (oil on canvas)
NUL385951 Self portrait, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 70x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

Background imageGaunt Collection: Self portrait, 1865-66 (oil on canvas)

Self portrait, 1865-66 (oil on canvas)
2968183 Self portrait, 1865-66 (oil on canvas) by Bazille, Jean Frederic (1841-70); 108.9x71.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Restricted gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H

Background imageGaunt Collection: A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)

A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025380 A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Vanhagen; Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel)

Background imageGaunt Collection: Study for The Kerry Flute Player, 1934 (pen & ink over pencil)

Study for The Kerry Flute Player, 1934 (pen & ink over pencil)
2651264 Study for A The Kerry Flute PlayerA, 1934 (pen & ink over pencil) by Gill, Colin Unwin (1892-1940); 59x42.5 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec (1781-1826) (oil on canvas)

Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec (1781-1826) (oil on canvas)
CHT214214 Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec (1781-1826) (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Academie de Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar

Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar
NCO190496 Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageGaunt Collection: Self Portrait, 1924

Self Portrait, 1924
AWG87420 Self Portrait, 1924 by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Male nude, yellow, 1910 (gouache, w / c & chalk on paper)

Male nude, yellow, 1910 (gouache, w / c & chalk on paper)
995705 Male nude, yellow, 1910 (gouache, w/c & chalk on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 45.3x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mannlicher Akt, gelb); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian

Background imageGaunt Collection: Young Woman, supporting herself with her Hands, 1908 (pencil on paper)

Young Woman, supporting herself with her Hands, 1908 (pencil on paper)
995410 Young Woman, supporting herself with her Hands, 1908 (pencil on paper) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 53.4x45.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aug Ruhebeit sitzende Frau)

Background imageGaunt Collection: Standing woman, 1911 (pencil on paper)

Standing woman, 1911 (pencil on paper)
1126874 Standing woman, 1911 (pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48.1x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Lady Diana Maud Nina Somerset, younger daughter of Henry Somerset

Lady Diana Maud Nina Somerset, younger daughter of Henry Somerset, 9th Duke of Somerset and his wife Louise Harford, better known as the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort

Background imageGaunt Collection: Leaving off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea

Leaving off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea
NCO191734 Leaving off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageGaunt Collection: Helmet, gauntlet, gorget, mace, and prick spur

Helmet, gauntlet, gorget, mace, and prick spur
Helmet and brigandine 1, iron greave or leg armour 2, gauntlet belonging to John of Gaunt 3, iron gauntlet 4, gorget 5, iron mace 6, antique iron pryck spur 7. Copperplate engraving by J

Background imageGaunt Collection: Suit of armour belonging to John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster

Suit of armour belonging to John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Special shaped cuirass to deflect lances, pass guards on shoulders

Background imageGaunt Collection: The occupant of the cellar (engraving)

The occupant of the cellar (engraving)
3101269 The occupant of the cellar (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupant of the cellar)

Background imageGaunt Collection: Diana C. Bulteel

Diana C. Bulteel was born in 1918 at Steyning, Sussex, England. She is the daughter of Walter Gordon Bulteel and Ada Constance Gaunt. 1939

Background imageGaunt Collection: Tirailleur Francais et Chevau Leger de l Armee du Pacha de Rhodes

Tirailleur Francais et Chevau Leger de l Armee du Pacha de Rhodes
1275088 Tirailleur Francais et Chevau Leger de l Armee du Pacha de Rhodes, or The Evolutions of French Mounted Riflemen, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageGaunt Collection: Portrait of an unknown lieutenant stationed in the French territory of Santo Domingo

Portrait of an unknown lieutenant stationed in the French territory of Santo Domingo
CHT177269 Portrait of an unknown lieutenant stationed in the French territory of Santo Domingo, late 18th century (oil on canvas) by French School

Background imageGaunt Collection: The Legend of St Vitus (engraving)

The Legend of St Vitus (engraving)
6021208 The Legend of St Vitus (engraving) by Eltze, Fritz (d.1870); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Legend of St Vitus)

Background imageGaunt Collection: Mary Magdalene, 1453-5 (gilt wood)

Mary Magdalene, 1453-5 (gilt wood)
BAT136089 Mary Magdalene, 1453-5 (gilt wood) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Self-portrait as Saint Sebastian, poster design for am exhibition at Galerie Arnot

Self-portrait as Saint Sebastian, poster design for am exhibition at Galerie Arnot
5853875 Self-portrait as Saint Sebastian, poster design for am exhibition at Galerie Arnot, 1914 (gouache, black crayon and ink on cardboard) by Schiele

Background imageGaunt Collection: Self portrait, 1910 (w / c & charcoal on paper)

Self portrait, 1910 (w / c & charcoal on paper)
2646951 Self portrait, 1910 (w/c & charcoal on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 45.2x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Selbstbildnis); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Standing Man, 1913 (gouache, w / c & pencil on paper) (recto of 996379)

Standing Man, 1913 (gouache, w / c & pencil on paper) (recto of 996379)
996378 Standing Man, 1913 (gouache, w/c & pencil on paper) (recto of 996379) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48.1x31.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGaunt Collection: Monument of de Gourney and Gaunt in the East End of the South Aisle of St Mark

Monument of de Gourney and Gaunt in the East End of the South Aisle of St Mark
2832067 Monument of de Gourney and Gaunt in the East End of the South Aisle of St Marks (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H

Background imageGaunt Collection: Two standing nudes, 1913 (pencil on paper)

Two standing nudes, 1913 (pencil on paper)
1126878 Two standing nudes, 1913 (pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48.5x29.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coloured by another hand)

Background imageGaunt Collection: A Duet: Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel, turn again

A Duet: Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel, turn again
NCO191752 A Duet: Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel, turn again published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageGaunt Collection: Girl (K. 17), 1918 (litho)

Girl (K. 17), 1918 (litho)
993718 Girl (K. 17), 1918 (litho) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 39.7x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madchen); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright



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"Gaunt: A Journey Through History's Towers and Castles" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of "gaunt. " From Lancaster Castle's iconic John of Gaunts Tower, captured beautifully by artist J Davis in 1896, to the majestic Beverstone Castle of 1732 and the grandeur of Kenilworth Castle, history comes alive within these ancient walls. But gaunt is not limited to castles alone. It also finds its place in art, like Father Eymard's striking bronze sculpture from 1963 or the intricate military badges that bear its name. The legacy of John himself is immortalized through various depictions - be it on an oval-engraved portrait or a line engraving inspired by a painted window at All Souls College, Oxford. Yet amidst tales of power and nobility, there are also stories that remind us of darker times. Elizabeth Gaunt's tragic fate echoes through time as she was burnt at the stake for her beliefs. And let us not forget John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, Castile and Leon - a figure whose influence shaped nations. As we delve into this rich tapestry woven with gauntness, we encounter more than just structures; we discover glimpses into lives lived centuries ago. Types of antique armor offer insights into battles fought bravely while evoking images of knights clad in steel. Join us on this journey as we unravel the mysteries behind "gaunt, " where history unfolds before our eyes and whispers secrets from long ago.