Hector Collection

The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector. Scenes include the earth, sky and sea, the sun, the moon and the constellations, two beautiful cities full of people, a field being ploughed

Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War
Greek hero Achilles dragging Hectors body behind his chariot in the Trojan wars. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Hector & Andromache
Hector and Andromache with their baby son, Astyanax (Scamandrios), held by a nursemaid. Hector asks the gods to make his son braver and stronger than himself

Victorias Dogs
Three of her dogs - Dash, Hector and Nero - and a lory

Hector Macdonald
Sir HECTOR MACDONALD British military, notably in South Africa

Hector Macdonald
Sir HECTOR MACDONALD British military, notably in South Africa

Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer, c1863. Artist: Gaspard-Felix Tournachon
Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer, c1863. Berliozs (1803-1869) best known works are his Symphonie fantastique and Grande messe des morts (Requiem). From a private collection

Myth / Iliad / Patroclus
Patroclus, when his friend Achilles refuses to fight, dons his armour and goes into battle, only to be slain by Hector

Hawker Hector with Napier Dagger III engine
A detail of a Hawker Hector focussing on the Napier Dagger III H-24 air-cooled piston Engine. Developing 805hp the Dagger was the next step for D

Hawker Hector rear view with access panels removed 1936
Hawker Hector, rear view with access panels removed, 1936. Date: 1936

Athena fighting between Hector and Achilles. Attic black-figure kylix. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics

Trojan Horse
After the death of Hector the Greeks made a huge wooden horse. The Trojans dragged it into Troy, but it was full of Greek soldiers who sacked Troy

Shopfront to the Gay brothers silk store, Paris, circa 1800.. Handcolored lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuels Parisian Stores of the First Empire, Paris, Albert Morance, 1925

Shopfront of Metrals clockmaker, Paris, circa 1800.. Handcolored lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuels Parisian Stores of the First Empire, Paris, Albert Morance, 1925

Shopfront of Emeries lemonade shop and cafe, Paris, circa 1800.. Handcolored lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuels Parisian Stores of the First Empire, Paris, Albert Morance, 1925

Hector Berlioz
HECTOR BERLIOZ French musician, who wrote the Symphonie fantastique, Les nuits d ete, The Trojans and much more. Date: 1803 -1869

HECTOR BERLIOZ CONDUCTING. French caricature engraving, 1845

A motor field kitchen: A present to the Queen of Belgium
The field kitchen was donated by Dr Hector Munro and designed by Barker and Co

Berlioz Photo
HECTOR BERLIOZ the French composer in middle age

Rover and Hector (colour litho)
8645249 Rover and Hector (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rover and Hector)

Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector
FLO4688952 Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Literature. Theatre. Andromaque, costume. Engraving by P. Chery for the tragedy: Andromaque, by Jean Racine
3434364 Literature. Theatre. Andromaque, costume. Engraving by P. Chery for the tragedy: Andromaque, by Jean Racine, in: Recherches sur les costumes et theatres de toutes les nations

Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad (litho)
8664127 Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad)

Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)
8634986 Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroes of the Trojan War. Illustration from Hellas)

Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, comte d'Estaing
3253096 Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, comte d'Estaing; (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, comte d'Estaing, 1729 -1794. French general and admiral)

Auguste Berger as Hector in Un Enfantillage by A-H-J Duveyrier, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1844
FLO4632924 Auguste Berger as Hector in Un Enfantillage by A-H-J Duveyrier, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's

Highland Settlers arriving at Pictou, Nova Scotia, from the "Hector," 1773 (colour litho)
8645595 Highland Settlers arriving at Pictou, Nova Scotia, from the "Hector," 1773 (colour litho) by English School

The farewell of Hector at Andromaque, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4930310 The farewell of Hector at Andromaque, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology: the Trojan War, the farewell of Hector a Andromaque when he left to fight Achilles)

Priam pleading with Achilles for the body of Hector (engraving)
8634984 Priam pleading with Achilles for the body of Hector (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priam, King of Troy)

Helena is welcomed by Hector upon her arrival in Troy, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Helena is welcomed by Hector upon her arrival in Troy, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Hector of Troy, Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, 1492. Creator: Master of the Strassburg Chronicle
Hector of Troy, Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, 1492

King Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Corpse of Hector, 1794-1798. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
King Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Corpse of Hector, 1794-1798

Meeting of Achilles and Hector, c. 1450 - 1460. Creator: Master of Girart de Roussillon
Meeting of Achilles and Hector, c. 1450 - 1460

Hector of Troy, plate one from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn
Hector of Troy, plate one from The Nine Worthies, 1594

Hector of Troy, plate one from The Nine Worthies, 1594, reworked second state. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn
Hector of Troy, plate one from The Nine Worthies, 1594, reworked second state

Red-figured Attic amphora with Hector greeting his parents, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Marble base with a dedication by Tiberius Claudius Faventinus, the so-called "Casali Altar, " with a relief depicting Hector and Achilles and people in a procession; in the Vatican Museums

Bowl with battle scenes between Ajax, Hector, Menelaus and Paris, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Paris, Louvre Museum Vase Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Corinthian hydria with the departure of Hector; the work is preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Amphora, Vase Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538. Creator: Giovanni Battista Scultori
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538

Sir Hector Maclean of Duart, 2nd Baronet of Morvern, leading the charge at the Battle of Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland, fought between the English

Cybele, goddess of the Phrygians, in a chariot
Cybele, goddess of the Phrygians, with orb and sceptre in a chariot drawn by four lions. With Attis in Phrygian cap holding syrinx panpipes and shepherds crook. Cibele, Ati, &c

Hector Horeaus design for Crystal Palace exterior 1851
An unrealised design for the Crystal Palace as presented to the Royal Commission by the French architect Hector Horeau, reproduced in the French publication L Illustration. Date: 1851

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1731. Artist: Picart, Bernard (1673?1733)
Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1731. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Mrs MacDonald Buchanan with Mr Hector MacDonald
Catherine MacDonald Buchanan (b. 1895) was the only surviving child of James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington. Here she is pictured at the family seat, Lavington House

Advert for Hector Powe
Tailor Hector Powe advertises uniforms for women. Date: 1939

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"Hector: A Tale of Heroism, Tragedy, and Legacy" In the epic tale and Andromache, their love blossomed amidst the chaos of the Trojan War. Hector, a valiant warrior from Troy, fought fiercely to protect his beloved city against the Greeks. However, fate had other plans for him. The death by Achilles marked a turning point in the war - a moment when bravery clashed with destiny. As Achilles wielded the Shield of Achilles in battle against Hector, it became evident that even heroes have their limits. But beyond ancient myths lies another story - that of Victoria's Dogs. These loyal companions were named after victorious battles and exemplified loyalty just like Hector did towards his family and homeland. Speaking of loyalty, there was also a modern-day hero named Hector Macdonald who embodied courage and integrity. His name echoed through history as he fearlessly faced challenges head-on. Yet let us not forget about Patroclus - an integral part of Hector's mythic journey. Their intertwined destinies showcased friendship's power amidst turmoil; their bond forever etched in Homer's Iliad. Moving away from legends to reality, we find ourselves marveling at technological feats such as the Hawker Hector with its Napier Dagger III engine. This aircraft symbolized innovation merging with strength – much like our mythical hero himself. Stepping into Paris circa 1800 reveals vibrant shopfronts that once adorned this enchanting cityscape. The Gay brothers' silk store stood proud alongside Metrals clockmaker while Emeries lemonade shop offered refreshment to passersby – all reminiscent of times when commerce thrived under Parisian skies. And finally, gazing upon a rear view image of the Hawker Hector with access panels removed in 1936 reminds us that even machines require maintenance and care – just as heroes need support from those around them.