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"Exploring the Legacy of Head of State: From Churchill to Napoleon" Chartwell, the historic home of Sir Winston Churchill

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill Exterior view

Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill Exterior view

Background imageHead Of State Collection: ALEXANDRE KERENSKY WITH A BLACK GLOVE, 1917-1918 (oil on canvas)

ALEXANDRE KERENSKY WITH A BLACK GLOVE, 1917-1918 (oil on canvas)
7215396 ALEXANDRE KERENSKY WITH A BLACK GLOVE, 1917-1918 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Sepherot Foundation, Vaduz

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston

Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston and Napoleon III playing 'Beggar my Neighbour' for
5308782 Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston and Napoleon III playing 'Beggar my Neighbour' for command of the seas; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple)

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of Philip II Duke of Orleans, Regent and the Castle of Sceaux

Portrait of Philip II Duke of Orleans, Regent and the Castle of Sceaux. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4965035 Portrait of Philip II Duke of Orleans, Regent and the Castle of Sceaux. Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), Venezuelan general and statesman

Portrait of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), Venezuelan general and statesman, hero of the Spanish-American independence
AIS5384327 Portrait of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), Venezuelan general and statesman, hero of the Spanish-American independence, illustration for the song "La victoria de Junin"

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen, 1862 (quick-press printing)

Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen, 1862 (quick-press printing)
8726625 Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen, 1862 (quick-press printing); 19,6x16,2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: portrait drawing by Otto Eduard Leopold Prince of Bismarck-Schonhausen (1815-1898);

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of Woodrow Wilson, c.1910-1920 (painting)

Portrait of Woodrow Wilson, c.1910-1920 (painting)
1745848 Portrait of Woodrow Wilson, c.1910-1920 (painting); (add.info.: Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) american president in 1913-1921, painting); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageHead Of State Collection: George 1st of England, 1847 (engraving)

George 1st of England, 1847 (engraving)
6426181 George 1st of England, 1847 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: George 1st of England (1660-1727), 1847 (engraving)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageHead Of State Collection: George the 1st, king of England, 1847 (engraving)

George the 1st, king of England, 1847 (engraving)
6426182 George the 1st, king of England, 1847 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: George the 1st (1660-1727), king of England, 1847 (engraving)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Lenin, c. 1920, (painting)

Lenin, c. 1920, (painting)
1742370 Lenin, c. 1920, (painting); (add.info.: Lenin (Vladimir Illitch Ulianov 1870-1924) soviet communist leader, c. 1920, painting); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageHead Of State Collection: George III , king of England, 1847 (engraving)

George III , king of England, 1847 (engraving)
6426179 George III , king of England, 1847 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: George III (1738-1820), king of England,1847 (engraving)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Felix Gouin examines a Marianne in poor health, 1946 (illustration)

Felix Gouin examines a Marianne in poor health, 1946 (illustration)
7265350 Felix Gouin examines a Marianne in poor health, 1946 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Felix Gouin (1884-1977)

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Young king Louis XV and the regent Philippe d'Orleans grant free education in April 1719 to

Young king Louis XV and the regent Philippe d'Orleans grant free education in April 1719 to university of Paris
ELD4903977 Young king Louis XV and the regent Philippe d'Orleans grant free education in April 1719 to university of Paris

Background imageHead Of State Collection: William I, German Emperor lying in state, 1850

William I, German Emperor lying in state, 1850
3478349 William I, German Emperor lying in state, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting William I, German Emperor (1797-1888) lying in state. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Louis XV welcomed at Paris town hall for St John celebration, on june 23, 1719 (engraving)

Louis XV welcomed at Paris town hall for St John celebration, on june 23, 1719 (engraving)
1758171 Louis XV welcomed at Paris town hall for St John celebration, on june 23, 1719 (engraving); (add.info.: Young French king Louis XV welcome at Paris town hall for St John celebration)

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Let our indestructible friendship live and strengthen!, 1951 (litho)

Let our indestructible friendship live and strengthen!, 1951 (litho)
FIA5373549 Let our indestructible friendship live and strengthen!, 1951 (litho); Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Laissons notre indestructible amitie vivre et se renforcer)

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Foch, Clemenceau, Lloyd George, Orlando, Sonnino, between c1915 and c1920

Foch, Clemenceau, Lloyd George, Orlando, Sonnino, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Foch, Clemenceau, Lloyd George, Orlando, Sonnino, between c1915 and c1920. Shows French General Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), French Prime Minister Georges Benjamin Clemenceau (1841-1929)

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Pedro A. Diaz, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Pedro A. Diaz, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Pedro A. Diaz, between c1915 and c1920. Pedro Antonio Di´az (1852-1919) who served as First Vice President of Panama in 1918 and as acting President of Panama (October 1, 1918- October 12, 1918).

Background imageHead Of State Collection: 'Pump Priming Deficits', 1933 (colour litho)

'Pump Priming Deficits', 1933 (colour litho)
PNP253853 'Pump Priming Deficits', 1933 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What we need is another pump', Cartoon depicting Franklin D)

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Marie Louise, 1688-1765, Princess of Hesse-Kassel, married to John William Friso of Nassau

Marie Louise, 1688-1765, Princess of Hesse-Kassel, married to John William Friso of Nassau... 1726 Creator: Unknown
Marie Louise, 1688-1765, Princess of Hesse-Kassel, married to John William Friso of Nassau-Dietz and of Orange, with her children Anne Charlotte Amelie and Willem Karel Hendrik Friso, 1726

Background imageHead Of State Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II inside a church, 2000s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II inside a church, 2000s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II inside a church, 2000s, (2023). Elizabeth (1926-2022) reigned from February 1952 until her death

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Stadhouder William IV, Prince of Orange, after 1734. Creator: Philip Van Dijk

Stadhouder William IV, Prince of Orange, after 1734. Creator: Philip Van Dijk
Stadhouder William IV, Prince of Orange, after 1734. Half-length portrait of Willem Karel Henrik, Prince of Orange, later Statholder Willem IV (1711-51)

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Coup d'etat in Portugal; Awaiting exile: Doctor Bernardino Machado.. 1917. Creator: Unknown

Coup d'etat in Portugal; Awaiting exile: Doctor Bernardino Machado.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; Awaiting exile: Doctor Bernardino Machado, overthrown President of the Portuguese Republic, on his way to Madrid; with him, his daughters, 1917

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Coup d'etat in Portugal; The head of state defeated and exiled: in the station.. 1917

Coup d'etat in Portugal; The head of state defeated and exiled: in the station.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; The head of state defeated and exiled: in the station of Entre-Campos, bids farewell to a last faithful before departure of the special train for the border, 1917

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom, 1624. Creator: Adriaen van Nieulandt

Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom, 1624. Creator: Adriaen van Nieulandt
Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom, 1624. Maurits, prince of Orange (1567-1625) and "stadholder" of the United Provinces

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Nyudozen Dajodaijin, between circa 1845 and circa 1849. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Nyudozen Dajodaijin, between circa 1845 and circa 1849. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Nyudozen Dajodaijin, between circa 1845 and circa 1849. From number 76

Background imageHead Of State Collection: William III, when Prince of Orange, 1651. Creator: Jan Verkolje

William III, when Prince of Orange, 1651. Creator: Jan Verkolje
William III, when Prince of Orange, 1651

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of René de Chalon (c.1519-1544), Prince of Orange, after 1542. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of René de Chalon (c.1519-1544), Prince of Orange, after 1542. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Rene de Chalon (c.1519-1544), Prince of Orange, after 1542. Possibly a copy after Jan van Scorel

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of Willem V, 1789. Creator: Mathias de Sallieth

Portrait of Willem V, 1789. Creator: Mathias de Sallieth
Portrait of Willem V, 1789. Inscription: Behold the most wicked - Prince - Restored, in hereditary right! / By Ally Support! - by royal egt

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Willem V on horseback, 1778. Creator: Isaac Lodewijk La Fargue

Willem V on horseback, 1778. Creator: Isaac Lodewijk La Fargue
Willem V on horseback, 1778. Willem V in the uniform of a Garde du Corps cavalry officer. He wears a blue coat, waistcoat, breeches, boots, black hat with ostrich feathers, and white gloves

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Prince Maurits Receiving a Russian Delegation in 1614, 1874. Creator: Charles Rochussen

Prince Maurits Receiving a Russian Delegation in 1614, 1874. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Prince Maurits Receiving a Russian Delegation in 1614, 1874

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadholder, c.1680-c.1684. Creator: Gaspar Netscher

Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadholder, c.1680-c.1684. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadholder, c.1680-c.1684. Other Title(s): William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange and since 1689, King of England

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Scene from the Ten Days Campaign against the Belgian Revolt, August 1831, 1831-1835

Scene from the Ten Days Campaign against the Belgian Revolt, August 1831, 1831-1835. Creator: Wouterus Verschuur
Scene from the Ten Days Campaign against the Belgian Revolt, August 1831, 1831-1835

Background imageHead Of State Collection: The Prince of Orange at Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815, 1817-1818. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman

The Prince of Orange at Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815, 1817-1818. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
The Prince of Orange at Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815, 1817-1818

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of Frederik Hendrik (1584-1647), Prince of Orange, after c.1612. Creator: Jacob Lyon

Portrait of Frederik Hendrik (1584-1647), Prince of Orange, after c.1612. Creator: Jacob Lyon
Portrait of Frederik Hendrik (1584-1647), Prince of Orange, after c.1612

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of Maurice (1567-1625), Prince of Orange, after c.1612. Creator: Jacob Lyon

Portrait of Maurice (1567-1625), Prince of Orange, after c.1612. Creator: Jacob Lyon
Portrait of Maurice (1567-1625), Prince of Orange, after c.1612

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672, 1672. Creator: Johannes van Wijckersloot

Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672, 1672. Creator: Johannes van Wijckersloot
Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672, 1672

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Allegory of the Death of William V, Prince of Orange, 1806. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman

Allegory of the Death of William V, Prince of Orange, 1806. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Allegory of the Death of William V, Prince of Orange, 1806

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of Willem III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, as a Child, 1654. Creator: Adriaen Hanneman

Portrait of Willem III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, as a Child, 1654. Creator: Adriaen Hanneman
Portrait of Willem III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, as a Child, 1654. Other Title(s): Portrait of Willem III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, as a Child, William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange

Background imageHead Of State Collection: William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, 1763-1776. Creator: Johann Georg Ziesenis

William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, 1763-1776. Creator: Johann Georg Ziesenis
William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, 1763-1776. William V (1748-1806) was a prince of Orange and the last stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. He went into exile to London in 1795

Background imageHead Of State Collection: The departure of the Spanish garrison from Den Bosch after the surrender to Frederik Hendrik in

The departure of the Spanish garrison from Den Bosch after the surrender to Frederik Hendrik in 1629 Creator
The departure of the Spanish garrison from Den Bosch after the surrender to Frederik Hendrik in 1629, 1865

Background imageHead Of State Collection: The House in Honselaersdijk and surroundings, can be seen across the forecourt, 1640-1649

The House in Honselaersdijk and surroundings, can be seen across the forecourt, 1640-1649. Creator: Abraham Beerstraten
The House in Honselaersdijk and surroundings, can be seen across the forecourt, 1640-1649

Background imageHead Of State Collection: The Prince of Orange changing his Wounded Horse during the Engagement at Boutersem, 1837-1839

The Prince of Orange changing his Wounded Horse during the Engagement at Boutersem, 1837-1839. Other Title(s): The Prince of Orange, later King Willem II

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Allegory of the Stadtholdership of Prince Frederick Henry, 1642. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne

Allegory of the Stadtholdership of Prince Frederick Henry, 1642. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
Allegory of the Stadtholdership of Prince Frederick Henry, 1642

Background imageHead Of State Collection: An Unidentified Historical Subject, 1815-1830. Creator: Mathieu Van Brée

An Unidentified Historical Subject, 1815-1830. Creator: Mathieu Van Brée
An Unidentified Historical Subject, 1815-1830

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of Maurits (1567-1625), Prince of Orange, c.1607-c.1613

Portrait of Maurits (1567-1625), Prince of Orange, c.1607-c.1613. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Maurits (1567-1625), Prince of Orange, c.1607-c.1613

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, Stadholder and...King of Eng...c.1692-c.1697

Portrait of William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, Stadholder and...King of Eng...c.1692-c.1697
Portrait of William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, Stadholder and from 1689 on, King of England, c.1692-c.1697

Background imageHead Of State Collection: Portrait of Louis Napoleon, King of Holland, 1809. Creator: Charles Howard Hodges

Portrait of Louis Napoleon, King of Holland, 1809. Creator: Charles Howard Hodges
Portrait of Louis Napoleon, King of Holland, 1809. Other Title(s): Louis Napoleon (1778-1846), King of Holland from 1806 to 1810, in the uniform of the life guards on foot



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"Exploring the Legacy of Head of State: From Churchill to Napoleon" Chartwell, the historic home of Sir Winston Churchill, offers a glimpse into the life and leadership of one of Britain's most iconic heads of state. The exterior view showcases the grandeur and significance associated with this remarkable figure. In 1943, Churchill's presence extended beyond his homeland as he met with Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie in Cairo. This meeting symbolized the diplomatic prowess and global influence that head of states possess. The Medici family, renowned for their political power during the 16th century, left an indelible mark on history. Cosimo I de Medici's marble statue stands as a testament to his reign while Lorenzo de Medici's portrait captures his intellectual brilliance. Even ancient civilizations recognized strong leaders. The bust believed to be Julia Domna from late 2nd/early 3rd century AD exemplifies how women also held positions as heads of state in antiquity. Moving forward in time, Robert Gascoyne Cecil's oil painting from 1882 immortalizes him as a prominent British politician who served as Prime Minister. His inclusion among these diverse figures highlights the varied roles that they can play throughout history. Napoleon Bonaparte emerges twice within this collection - once through a mid-19th-century marble sculpture showcasing his commanding presence and again in an early 19th-century oil painting depicting him as both emperor of France and king of Italy. These artworks underline Napoleon’s undeniable impact on European politics during this era. Robert Jenkinson, known as Earl Liverpool, governed Britain during crucial years between 1793-1796. An oil painting captures his dignified demeanor and reminds us that even short-lived terms can leave lasting impressions. The terracotta bust representing Niccolo da Uzzano serves as a reminder that effective leadership transcends time periods; it was created around 1450, yet its influence continues to resonate.