Graf Collection (page 7)

Urs Graf I after Martin Schongauer, A Bust Figure of a Foolish Virgin Holding Her Inverted Lamp, Swiss, c. 1485 - 1527-1529, engraving

Urs Graf I, Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women, Swiss, c. 1485 - 1527-1529, woodcut

Franco-Prussian War: Graf Von Roon, 1803-1879, Minister of War in Prussia, 1859 - 1879

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Portrait of Friedrich Heinrich (1584-1647) 1830 (oil on canvas)
BAL265742 Portrait of Friedrich Heinrich (1584-1647) 1830 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 97x128 cm; State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St

Moritze (1521-53) Duke of Saxony, later Elector (oil, gouache & w / c on paper)
XIR246450 Moritze (1521-53) Duke of Saxony, later Elector (oil, gouache & w/c on paper) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Filips van Montmorency (1522-68) Count of Hoorne (oil on panel)
XKH149182 Portrait of Filips van Montmorency (1522-68) Count of Hoorne (oil on panel) by Key, Adriaen Thomasz (1544-90); 48.3x34 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Urs Graf I, Two Mercenaries and a Woman, Swiss, c. 1485-1527-1529, 1524, woodcut

U. S. A. STATES: CALIFORNIA. The earliest known view of California, showing Native
U.S.A. STATES: CALIFORNIA. The earliest known view of California, showing Native Americans at the mission at Carmel welcoming the Comte de La Perouse and his expedition. Illustration, 1786

AUSTRIAN EMPIRE, 1848. The Three Props of the Austro-Croatian Civilization, featuring General Josip Jelacic, Joseph Radetzky von Radetz, and Field Marshal Alfred Windisch-Gratz

IRISH LEADERS, 1917-1918. A delegation of Irish leaders, possibly at the Irish Convention of 1917-1918. From left: Robert Childers Barton, Eamon de Valera, Count George Noble Plunkett

BATTLE OF DESSAU, 1626. Albrecht von Wallensteins victory of the Protestant forces under Count Peter Ernst von Mansfeld at Dessau, Germany, in 1626. Contemporary broadside

THOMPSON: DRIP COFFEE POT. One of the drip coffee pots invented by Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814). Line engraving, early 19th century

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Copy of the Zimmermann telegram sent on 19 January 1917 by Count Bernstorff, the German Ambassador at Washington, D.C. to the German Imperial Minister at Mexico City

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Russian envoys arriving at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to sign the peace treaty with Japan that ended the Russo-Japanese War on 5 September 1905

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. The Western Union copy of the Zimmermann telegram sent on January 19, 1917, by Count Bernstorff, the German Ambassador at Washington, D.C

JOHANN STRUENSEE (1737-1772). Johann Friedrich Graf Struensee. German physician and politician. Engraving, 18th century

COMTE de ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. Pen-and-ink drawing, American, 1906

COMTE de SEGUR (1753-1830). Louis Philippe, Comte de Segur. French soldier, diplomat and historian. Lithgoraph, English, 1825, after John Hayter

COMTE de SAINT-SIMON (1760-1825). Claude Henri de Rouvroy. French philosopher and social scientist. Painting, 1848, by Hippolyte Ravergie, after a pastel, 1796, by Adelaide Labille-Guiard

ROGER II OF SICILY (1095-1154). Count and first king of Sicily, 1130-54. Roger crowned by Christ. After a 12th century mosaic in the Montreale Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

COMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). French soldier. Contemporary drawing attributed to his Swedish aide-de-camp in America, Count Hans Axel Fersen

BENJAMIN THOMPSON (1753-1814). Count Rumford. American physicist, inventor, and adventurer. Oil on canvas, 1783, by Thomas Gainsborough, painted while Thompson was serving in the British army

COUNT ALFRED von SCHLIEFFEN (1833-1913). German soldier. Photographed c1895

COUNT ALESSANDRO VOLTA (1745-1827). Italian physicist. Line engraving, early 19th century, by Giovita Garavaglia

SERGEY YULYEVICH WITTE (1849-1915). Russian statesman. Photographed in 1905 when negotiating the Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the Russo-Japanese War

NIKOLAUS von ZINZENDORF (1700-1760). Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Moravian religious leader and reformer. Count Zinzendorf (seated, extreme right) and the Moravians in London, England

COUNT SERGEI Y. WITTE (1849-1915). Russian statesman

COUNT OTTOKAR VON CZERNIN Austro-Hungarian politician and diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs, 1916-1918. Photograph, early 20th century

GASPARD MONGE (1746-1818). Comte de Peluse. French mathematician and physicist. Lithograph, French, 19th century

LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU (1689-1762). English poet and letter writer. Letter from Lady Mary Wortley Montagu to Count Francesco Algarotti, 16 July 1739

COUNT HELMUTH VON MOLTKE (1848-1916). German soldier

COMTE DE MIRABEAU (1749-1791). Honore-Gabriel Riqueti. French orator and revolutionist. Pastel on cardboard by an unknown artist

VERDI: IL TROVATORE. Lucy Escott as Leonora, Augustus Braham as Manrico, and Henri Drayton as the Conte di Luna in a London production of Giuseppe Verdis opera Il Trovatore, 1856

POLKA, 1844. Caricature of the polka, 1844, by Cham (Comte Amedee de Noe)

GEORG VON HERTLING (1843-1919). Bavarian politician and Chancellor of the German Empire, 1917-1918. Photograph, early 20th century

COUNTESS TERESA GUICCIOLI (1801?-1873). Italian noblewoman and mistress of George Gordon, Lord Byron. Drawing, 1839, by Count Alfred d Orsay (1801-1852)

COMTE de GRASSE (1722-1788). Comte Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse. French naval officer. Etching, 1880

JEAN-BAPTISTE D ESTAING (1729-1794). Comte Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Henri-Hector d Estaing. French naval commander. Aquatint, c1780, by P. Frieselhem

CHARLES X (1757-1836). King of France, 1824-1830. The Comte d Artois, the future King Charles X of France, with his sister, Marie Clothilde (1759-1802), the future queen consort of Sardinia

AUGUSTE COMTE (1798-1857). French mathematician and philosopher. Title-page of the first edition of the first volume of Auguste Comtes Cours de Philosophie Positive (A Course of Positivist Philosophy)

COMTE DE CLERMONT (1709-1770). Louis de Bourbon, prince de Conde. Etching, 19th century, afer a painting, 1771, by Francois Hubert Drouais

GEORGES LOUIS de BUFFON (1707-1788). French naturalist. Etching, French, 1838

ALFRED d ORSAY (1801-1852). French society leader in Paris and London. Wit, painter, sculptor, conversationalist, and arbiter of fashion

CAMILLO BENSO CAVOUR (1810-1861). Conte di Camillo Benso Cavour. Italian Statesman. Mezzotint, 1860, by John Sartain

COUNT AMEDEO AVOGADRO (1776-1856). Italian chemist and physicist. Lithograph, Italian, 1856

GEORGE GORDON BYRON (1788-1824). Sixth Baron Byron. English poet. Etching, 1832, after a sketch by Count Alfred d Orsay taken in May 1823

COUNT COLLOREDO (1732-1812). Aka Hieronymus, while Archbishop of Salzburg. Oil on canvas, 1780, by Johann Michael Greiter

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"Graf: A Legacy of Aviation and War" Step back in time to the year 1940, as HMS Exeter arrives triumphantly at Plymouth, marking a significant moment during the Second World War. Meanwhile, a captivating poster showcases the allure of Zeppelin travel to South America, capturing the imaginations of adventure-seekers. In another corner of history, we encounter Stauffenberg, a name synonymous with bravery and resistance against tyranny. His actions echo through time as a reminder of courage in the face of adversity. A solemn card commemorates the destruction Spee during World War II – an event that forever altered naval warfare. The powerful image serves as a testament to sacrifice and perseverance. Witnessing the takeoff Zeppelin is like witnessing poetry in motion; its majestic presence soaring through the skies leaves spectators awestruck. In flight, it becomes an emblematic symbol representing human ingenuity and exploration. Delving deeper into history reveals Nik Ludwig Zinzendorf's contributions – his legacy intertwined with advancements in aviation technology that shaped our world today. Similarly, Helmut Carl Bernhard von Moltke emerges as an influential figure whose strategic brilliance left an indelible mark on German military tactics. Count von Waldstein's portrait captures his enigmatic persona perfectly – a man who lived during tumultuous times yet managed to leave behind an enduring artistic legacy for generations to admire. The landing Zeppelin LZ 127 at Hanworth Aero Park transports us back to a bygone era when airships ruled the skies. It represents progress and innovation while reminding us how far we have come since then. Finally, Captain Hans Langsdorff stands tall as he commands Admiral Graf Spee with unwavering determination. His leadership embodies honor and duty amidst chaos – qualities that inspire even today. These glimpses into history paint a vivid picture encompassing war heroes, technological marvels, artistic legacies, and the indomitable spirit of exploration.