Leslie Collection (page 5)

A Scene from Tristram Shandy (?Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman?), 1829?30, (c1915). Artist: Charles Robert Leslie
A Scene from Tristram Shandy (?Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman?), 1829-30, (c1915). Held by the Tate, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

Augustine Birrell, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Augustine Birrell, 1927. A caricature of Augustine Birrell (1850-1933), English Liberal Party politician, who was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916

Sir Edmund Gosse, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Sir Edmund Gosse, 1927. A portrait of Edmund William Gosse (1849-1928), English poet, author and critic. [The Bookman, Christmas portfolio, 1927]

John Buchan, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
John Buchan, 1927. A portrait of John Buchan (1875-1940), Scottish novelist, historian and Governor General of Canada. [The Bookman, Christmas portfolio, 1927]

Sir Oliver Lodge, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Sir Oliver Lodge, 1927. A portrait of Oliver Joseph Lodge (1851-1940), British physicist and writer involved in the development of radio. [The Bookman, Christmas portfolio, 1927]

Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, c1910 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, c1910. A portrait of Major-General Henry Mill Pellatt (1859-1939), Canadian financier and soldier. Published c. 1910, as a supplement in The World

Mr. Hugh Chisholm, 1911 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Mr. Hugh Chisholm, 1911. A caricature of Hugh Chisholm (1866-1924), British journalist, and editor of the 10th, 11th and 12th editions of the Encyclopaedia Britannica

Richard Pigott, 1889. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Richard Pigott, 1889. A caricature of Richard Pigott (1835-1889), Irish Nationalist and Journalist. [Vanity Fair, 1889]

Little Darling, 1897. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Little Darling, 1897. A caricature of Charles John Darling (1849-1936), lawyer, politician and High Court judge. [Vanity Fair, 1897]

The Rev. Joseph Wood, D. D. (Headmaster of Harrow), 1910 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
The Rev. Joseph Wood, D.D. (Headmaster of Harrow), c1910. A portrait of the Rev Joseph Wood (1843-1923), Head Master of Harrow from 1899-1910. Published July 5th 1910, as a supplement in The World

C. U. B. C, 1900. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
C.U.B.C, 1900. Published 29th March 1900. William Dudley Ward (1877-1946), The President Of The Cambridge University Boat Club

Queen Victoria in the Coronation robes, 1838 (1906). Artist: Charles Robert Leslie
Queen Victoria in the Coronation robes, 1838 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

At Vauxhall, 1925. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
At Vauxhall. After an engraving by Sir Leslie Matthew Ward (1851-1922). From The Studio Volume 89 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]

The Gatehouse Rochester, 1925. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
The Gatehouse Rochester. Jaspers Gatehouse, Rochester, Kent. Dating from the early fifteenth century, the gatehouse is the bachelor flat of Cathedral organist John Jasper in Charles Dickenss last

Elizabeth Fry, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Elizabeth Fry. From the painting by Charles Robert Leslie R. A. at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas

Fannie Leslie, British singer and actress, 1882. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume V, January to June, 1882, edited by Clement Scott, Charles Dickens & Evans, London, 1882

Frederick Leslie, British actor, singer, comedian and dramatist, 1884 Artist: St Jamess Photographic Co
Frederick Leslie, British actor, singer, comedian and dramatist, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume III, January to June, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue

The Member for Scotland, Sir Lewis McIver, Scottish politician, 1896. Artist: Spy
The Member for Scotland, Sir Lewis McIver, Scottish politician, 1896. McIver (1846-1920) was elected to Parliament as MP for Torquay in 1885, but lost the seat the following year

Papworth, Ernest Terah Hooley, British financier, 1896. Artist: Spy
Papworth, Ernest Terah Hooley, British financier, 1896. Pictured here in riding clothes, Hooley (1859-1947) was a wealthy entrepreneur and owner of the Papworth estate in Cambridgeshire

Brocklesby, the Earl of Yarborough, 1896. Artist: Spy
Brocklesby, the Earl of Yarborough, 1896. Charles Pelham (1859-1936), 4th Earl of Yarborough was admitted to the Privy Council in 1890

JB, John Balfour, 1st Baron Kinross, Scottish lawyer and politician, 1899. Artist: Spy
JB, John Balfour, 1st Baron Kinross, Scottish lawyer and politician, 1899. A Liberal MP for Clackmannan and Kinross from 1880-1899

A Diplomatic Cousin Henry White, American diplomat, 1899. Artist: Spy
A Diplomatic Cousin Henry White, American diplomat, 1899. White (1850-1927) was described by President Theodore Roosevelt as the most useful man in the entire diplomatic service

Tirah, General Sir William Stephen Alexander Lockhart, Scottish soldier, 1898. Artist: Spy
Tirah, General Sir William Stephen Alexander Lockhart, Scottish soldier, 1898. Lockhart (1841-1900) served at the Khyber Pass and in Kabul, later being appointed Commander-in-Chief in India in 1898

Rousseau, the Duke of Bedford, 1896. Artist: Spy
Rousseau, the Duke of Bedford, 1896. Herbrand Arthur Russell (1858-1940), 11th Duke of Bedford. A print from Vanity Fair, September 10th 1896

East Sussex, Colonel Brookfield, British soldier and politician, 1898. Artist: Spy
East Sussex, Colonel Brookfield, British soldier and politician, 1898. Arthur Montagu Brookfield (1853-1940) was Conservative MP for Rye from 1895-1903

Union Steamship Sir Francis Henry Evans, British businessman and politician, 1896. Artist: Spy
Union Steamship Sir Francis Henry Evans, British businessman and politician, 1896. Evans (1840-1907) was Conservative MP for Southampton (1888-1895, 1896-1900) and for Maidstone (1901-1906)

A German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898. Artist: Spy
A German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898. In 1898 Eckardstein brokered a meeting between Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain

Whitehaven, Augustus Helder, British politician, 1896. Artist: Spy
Whitehaven, Augustus Helder, British politician, 1896. A Conservative, Helder was elected MP for Whitehaven in 1895. A print from Vanity Fair, April 30th 1896

Soldier and Correspondent, Colonel Francis William Rhodes DSO, 1899. Artist: Spy
Soldier and Correspondent, Colonel Francis William Rhodes DSO, 1899. The brother of Cecil Rhodes, Francis William Rhodes distinguishe himself on the expedition to the Sudan that failed to save

North Huntingdonshire, Ailwyn Fellowes, British politician, 1896. Artist: Spy
North Huntingdonshire, Ailwyn Fellowes, British politician, 1896. A Conservative, Fellowes served as an MP from 1887-1906

She Henry Rider Haggard, British author, 1887. Artist: Spy
She Henry Rider Haggard, British author, 1887. A print from Vanity Fair, May 21st 1887. H Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was a prolific writer of adventure novels, many of them set in Africa

Fulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. Artist: Spy
Fulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. A Conservative, Fisher (1853-1920) served as MP for Fulham from 1885-1906 and again from 1910-1918

H A C, the Earl of Denbigh, 1894. Artist: Spy
H A C, the Earl of Denbigh, 1894. A print from Vanity Fair, August 23rd 1894

Chester Square, Canon Fleming, British clergyman, 1899. Artist: Spy
Chester Square, Canon Fleming, British clergyman, 1899. A print from Vanity Fair, June 29th 1899

A Fifteenth Earl, the Earl of Moray, 1898. Artist: Spy
A Fifteenth Earl, the Earl of Moray, 1898. Edmund Archibald Stuart (1840-1901), 15th Earl of Moray. A print from Vanity Fair, June 9th 1898

Artist and R A, William Quiller Orchardson, Scottish artist, 1898. Artist: Spy
Artist and R A, William Quiller Orchardson, Scottish artist, 1898. Born in Scotland, Orchardson (1832-1910) was a subject and portrait painter who moved to London in 1862

James McNeill Whistler, American-born British artist, 1878 (1956). A Vanity Fair Cartoon. A print from People, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Heads of the Law, 1902. Artist: Spy
Heads of the Law, 1902. From the left: Lord Justice Stirling, Mr Justice Barnes, the Master of the Rolls (Lord Justice Collins), Lord Justice Cozens-Hardy, Mr Justice Bigham

His Majesty the King, 1902. Artist: Spy
His Majesty the King, 1902. King Edward VII in naval uniform. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 19th June 1902

The Lord Mayor, 1902. Artist: Spy
The Lord Mayor, 1902. Sir Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale, Lord Mayor of London, wearing his mayoral robes and chain of office. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 23rd October 1902

Marlborough College, 1902. Artist: Spy
Marlborough College, 1902. The Reverend G Bell, headmaster of Marlborough College in Wiltshire. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 10th July 1902

A Lawyer on the Bench, 1902. Artist: Spy
A Lawyer on the Bench, 1902. Sir Joseph Walton, British lawyer and judge. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 24th July 1902

Steady Going, 1902. Artist: Spy
Steady Going, 1902. Sir Matthew Ingle Joyce, British lawyer and judge. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 23rd January 1902

Serlby, 1899. Artist: Spy
Serlby, 1899. George Edward Milnes Monckton-Arundell, 7th Viscount Galway and 1st Baron Monckton, in hunting clothes. George Monckton-Arundell (1844-1931)

The Demon, 1882. Artist: Spy
The Demon, 1882. George Fordham, British jockey. Fordham (1837-1887) was Champion Jockey on 13 occasions between 1855 and 1869

The Jockey Club, 1882. Artist: Spy
The Jockey Club, 1882. Frederick Barne. Barne was a member of the Jockey Club. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 5th August 1882

Cabs, 1903. Artist: Spy
Cabs, 1903. Charles Chetwyn-Talbot, 20th Earl of Shrewsbury, who founded a company Clement-Talbot to import French Clement cars into Britain. He gave his name to the Talbot car marque

Ermined Urbanity, 1904. Artist: Spy
Ermined Urbanity, 1904. Sir Arthur Richard Jelf KC. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 19th May 1904

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Leslie, a name that echoes through time and leaves its mark on various realms of art, sports, and history. From the whimsical illustrations of "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Leslie Brook to the thrilling adventures of "The Scarlet Pimpernel, " this name holds a sense of creativity and intrigue. In the world of sports, Leslie's presence can be felt in Yorkshire Cricket as captured by Spy's artistic prowess. The Calthorpe Racing Car zooms past with Leslie at its helm, showcasing a passion for speed and adrenaline. But it's not all about excitement; relaxation is also key. Bank holidays at Goodwood bring joy to many, including our dear Leslie who revels in the festivities. And when it comes to capturing moments frozen in time, portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians, and entertainers bear witness to Leslie's talent behind the lens or brush. Curiosity takes flight with Flying Saucers Have Landed book cover where Leslie explores extraterrestrial mysteries beyond our imagination. Meanwhile, The Leslie Girls dance troupe mesmerizes audiences with their graceful moves that transcend boundaries. Traveling afar brings us to Sri Lanka - Ceylon where tea plantations thrive under Leslie's watchful eye while other industries flourish alongside them. Even British financier Horace Lord Farquhar finds himself immortalized through an artist named Spy. Hollywood glamour intertwines with our story as Norma Shearer graces screens alongside dashing leading man Leslie Howard. And let us not forget Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot portrayed by Sir Leslie Matthew Ward in 1894 – an embodiment of elegance captured forever on canvas. With each hint revealing a different facet of this enigmatic figure named Leslie, we are left captivated by their diverse interests and talents spanning across centuries. A name that has left an indelible mark on literature, artistry, photography, sportsmanship – truly embodying the essence of a Renaissance soul.