Hess Collection

Princess Alice with Grand Duke Louis of Hesse
Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hess with her husband, Grand Duke Louis (Ludwig IV) of Hesse (1843-1878). Alice was Queen Victorias third child and second daughter

Womens Hats 1916
What the well-dressed American female is wearing on her head in 1916 - from a mail order catalog by Bellas Hess

Armatoles near Athens, 1829. Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
Armatoles near Athens, 1829. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Dame Myra Hess DBE, born Julia Myra Hess (1890-1965), British pianist, celebrated for organising lunchtime concerts at the National Gallery during World War II

Heinrich Hermann Josef Freiherr von Heß
Vintage 19th century photograph: Heinrich Hermann Josef Freiherr von Hesz (alternatively: von Hess) (17 March 1788, Vienna - 13 April 1870, Vienna), was an Austrian soldier and field marshal

Hesshutte, Gesause National Park, Austria
Hesshutte - a mountain refuge in Gesause National Park, located in the Austrian State of Styria. Built by the Alpine company Die Ennstaler in 1893 and named after the Gesause pioneer Heinrich Hess

Devant Ma Fentre
An oil painting of a round table with a white tablecloth, laid neatly with bowls of fruit, cups and saucers and a bottle of wine. A vase of pink roses stands behind, situated by a house window

Myra Hess at home
Pianist Myra Hess (1890-1965). She organised almost 2000 lunchtime concerts during the blitz. Date: 1940

Figures prepared by Baron von Hess for a Painted Window in Glasgow Cathedral (engraving)
1620194 Figures prepared by Baron von Hess for a Painted Window in Glasgow Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying up your car in wartime, 1942
Laying up your car? Some practical hints and tips, article by Alan Hess in Britannia & Eve, May 1942. The basic petrol ration was withdrawn at this time, leading many motorists to store their cars

Field-Marshal Baron von Hess, Generalissimo of the Austrian Army of the East (engraving)
1607674 Field-Marshal Baron von Hess, Generalissimo of the Austrian Army of the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field-Marshal Baron von Hess)

Field Marshal Baron Hess (engraving)
2772005 Field Marshal Baron Hess (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal Baron Hess)

The assumption of the Virgin, who rises with arms outstretched, angels supporting her from below, after Reni, 1792

MG SA of AC Hess competing in the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally, 1937 Artist: Bill Brunell
MG SA 1936 2000 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AJB68. Event Entry No: 15. Driver: Hess, A.C. Award: Premier Coachwork 2 door closed cars. Place: S.W.A.C. Welsh Rally. Date: 30.6-3.7.37

MG SA of AC Hess at the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally, 1937 Artist: Bill Brunell
MG SA 1936 2000 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AJB68. Event Entry No: 31. Driver: Hess, A.C. Award: Premier Coachwork 2 door closed cars Coachwork Competition No. Place: S.W.A.C. Welsh Rally. Date: 30.6-3.7.37

Marendaz Special of AC Hess and Bugatti Type 35 of O Bertram at a BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1930
Unidentified car. Marendaz Special 1496 cc. No: 19. Driver: Hess, A.C. Car colour is Mottled aluminium and blue. Bugatti Type 35 1990 cc. Reg. No. YM7949. No: 5. Driver: Bertram, O. Brooklands

Three MG Magnas at the LCC Relay Grand Prix, Brooklands, Surrey, 1933. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG Magna 1086 cc. Entry No: 19A. Driver: Martin, C.E.C. Centre: MG Magna 1086 cc. Entry No: 19B. Driver: Wright, G.W.J. Right: MG Magna 1086 cc. Entry No: 19C. Driver: Hess, A.C. Brooklands. L.C.C

Portrait of the composer Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), 1830s. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

The Metropolitan Germanos raising the banner of freedom (From the Album of Greek Heroism), ca 1835. Private Collection

Christos Anagnostaras (From the Album of Greek Heroism), ca 1835. Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
Christos Anagnostaras (From the Album of Greek Heroism), ca 1835. Private Collection

The Battle of Krasnoi (Krasny) on November 17, 1812, 1849. Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
The Battle of Krasnoi (Krasny) on November 17, 1812, 1849. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Constantine Kanaris destroys by fire three Turkish ships of the line at Tchesme (From the Album of G Artist: Hess)
Constantine Kanaris destroys by fire three Turkish ships of the line at Tchesme (From the Album of Greek Heroism). Private Collection

March of Ural Cossacks through Bohemia in July 1799, 1800. Artist: Hess, Carl Adolph Heinrich (1769-1849)
March of Ural Cossacks through Bohemia in July 1799, 1800. From a private collection

Peasant with Coins, Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Hess, Carl Ernst Christoph (1755-1828)
Peasant with Coins, Second Half of the 18th cen.. From a private collection

Morning in Partenkirchen, 1819. Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
Morning in Partenkirchen, 1819. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, 1843. Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, 1843. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, First quarter of 19th cen Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, First quarter of 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Opening of a restaurant by popular French singers, Paris, September 1941. From left to right; Johnny Hess, Lys Gauty, Elyane Celis, Charpini

Heinrich Maria Von Hess, 1798 A

Detail Of The Fresco In The Basilica Of St. Bonifaces Abbey, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Saint Boniface, C. 7Th Century A

Detail Of The Fresco Depicting The Destruction Of The Celtic Druids, Found In The Basilica Of St. Bonifaces Abbey, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Allemande, Published 1875

Willy Hess, Musician
WILLY HESS German violinist, associated with Joachim etc. [Do not confuse with other musical people of the same name.] Date: 1859 - 1939

Friedrich Baron Hess
Feldzeugmeister FRIEDRICH baron von HESS Austrian military commander Date: 1788 - 1870

Victor Franz Hess / Nobel
VICTOR FRANZ HESS American physicist, born in Austria

Duc Hess of Richmond
DUCHESS OF RICHMOND RICHMOND, 3rd wife of Ludovick Stuart, duke; previously wife of Edward, earl of Hertford; daughter of Thomas Howard of Bindon; in all her finery. Date: 1578 - 1639

Dame Julia Myra Hess DBE - British pianist
Dame Julia Myra Hess, DBE (1890-1965) - British pianist celebrated for organising lunchtime concerts at the National Gallery during World War II

Christine
Chimpanzee dressed in pyjamas making her way downstairs on Christmas morning to be greeted by presents under the Christmas tree

Drawings Prints, Print, Faithful unto Death, Engraver, Publisher, Artist, Ferdinand Joubert
Drawings and Prints, Print, Faithful unto Death, Engraver, Publisher, Artist, After, Ferdinand Joubert, Selmar Hess, Sir Edward John Poynter, French, Paris 1810-1884 Menton, New York, NY

Drawings Prints, Print, assumption Virgin, rises arms outstretched, angels supporting
Drawings and Prints, Print, The assumption of the Virgin, who rises with arms outstretched, angels supporting her from below, after Reni, Artist, Publisher, Engraver, After, Guido Reni

Ludwig Hess (Swiss, 1760 - 1800), A Wooded Lakeside with an Italianate Villa, 1796, gouache on wove paper

Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528), Eobanus Hess, 1526, woodcut

KING OTTO ENTERS ATHENS. King Otto of Wittelsbach enters Athens. Oil, 1839, by Peter von Hess

National Gallery daytime concerts during WWII, 1939
Emptied of its Old Masters (transferred to a place of safety in the country), the National Gallery re-opened to the public as a concert hall during World War II

Austrian Generals
Three of the Austrian commanders engaged in the suppression of the Italian Risorgimento - graf Gyulia, graf Schlick and the prinz zu Hess

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"Hess: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Artistic Excellence" Step into the enchanting world of Hess, where history, art, and talent intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From Princess Alice's graceful presence alongside Grand Duke Louis of Hesse to Armatoles near Athens in 1829 masterfully depicted by Peter von Hess, this collection transports us through time. Intriguingly, we find ourselves immersed in the elegance of women's hats in 1916 - a testament to fashion's ever-evolving nature. Meanwhile, Dame Myra Hess DBE graces our attention with her musical prowess that resonates even today. Nature enthusiasts are beckoned towards Austria's Gesause National Park as they discover the breathtaking beauty of Hesshutte. The serenity captured in "Devant Ma Fentre" invites us to pause and appreciate life's simple pleasures. As we delve deeper into this journey, we encounter Heinrich Hermann Josef Freiherr von Hess and Willy Hess - both leaving their indelible marks on the realms of nobility and music. Friedrich Baron Hess showcases his artistic finesse through intricately prepared figures for Glasgow Cathedral's painted window. Even amidst wartime challenges in 1942, valuable advice on "Laying up your car" reminds us of resilience during difficult times. Through these diverse glimpses into the world of 'Hess, ' one cannot help but be captivated by its rich tapestry woven with creativity, talent, and historical significance. Each piece tells a unique story that transcends time itself – an invitation to explore further into this extraordinary realm where artistry knows no bounds.