Leighton Collection (page 6)

Tatler front cover, July 1962
A model poses for the front cover of The Tatler wearing a pink silk cutaway dress by Susan Small. The hair-do is by Harold Leighton of Hampstead. Date: 1962

With General Buller on the way to the Cape
A scene on board the Donottar Castle, the ship transporting General Sir Redvers Buller to the Cape during the Transvaal (Boer) War

The International Exhibition, Dublin
A large colour engraving by the Leighton brothers, issued as a special supplement by The Illustrated London News, depicting the International Exhibition at Dublin in 1865

Sir Frederick Leighton
FREDERICK, LORD LEIGHTON English artist and President of the Royal Academy

Shepherds Informed
The Illustrated London News made its debut in coloured journalism on the 22nd December 1855 when the first series of coloured printed pictures appeared in its Christmas supplement

Margaret Leighton
MARGARET LEIGHTON British actress of stage and screen

Leighton / Woodbury Photo
FREDERICK, LORD LEIGHTON English artist in middle age

Murchison / Leighton Litho
SIR RODERICK IMPEY MURCHISON Scottish geologist

James a Grant / Leighton
JAMES AUGUSTUS GRANT traveller (with Speke) in Africa

Martha Hatfield
11-year old prophetess of Leighton, Yorkshire, one of many who foretold things, true or false, during the Commonwealth. She is depicted in an ecstatic trance

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"Exploring the Artistic World of Leighton: From Wrestling with Pythons to Captivating Nymphs" Step into the captivating world of Leighton, a renowned artist whose works spanned across various genres and time periods. In "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, " created between 1880-1882 by A Gilbert, we witness the raw strength and determination of an athlete facing a formidable opponent. Moving on to "Crenaia, the nymph of the Dargle, " we are transported to a mythical realm where beauty and nature intertwine in perfect harmony. Painted by Leighton himself, this piece showcases his ability to capture ethereal beings in their most enchanting form. In "God Speed" from 1900 by Edmund Blair Leighton, we are swept away into medieval times as we witness a knight bidding farewell to his beloved before embarking on a perilous journey. The attention to detail in this painting is simply breathtaking. Shifting gears, let's delve into fashion history with an exploration of 1960s tennis fashion. This era brought about bold colors and daring designs that revolutionized sports attire. It's fascinating how even sports became intertwined with style during this period. Returning to Leighton's own creations, "Wedded" depicts love and unity through the union of two souls in holy matrimony. Created in 1882 by Frederic Leighton himself (1st Baron Leighton), this painting exudes elegance and grace. Next up is "Captive Andromache, " painted around 1886 by Frederic Leighton once again. Here, he captures both vulnerability and strength as Andromache mourns her fallen city while being held captive. It serves as a poignant reminder of human resilience amidst adversity. On another note entirely, let's take a look at the Ruthven Twins featured on the cover of Bystander magazine in 1929.