Lieutenant General Wolseley Collection

The Ashanti Expedition, 1873-74: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi, February 4, 1874, (1901). General Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833-1914) led the British campaign against the forces of Kofi Karikari

Lord Wolsely unveiling the memorial windows in Rochester Cathedral to General Gordon and the Offic Creator: Unknown
Lord Wolsely unveiling the memorial windows in Rochester Cathedral to General Gordon and the Officers and men of the Royal Engineers who fell in the Waterloo, Peninsular and Soudan Campaigns, 1888

General Right Hon. Viscount Wolseley, K. P. 1892. Creator: Heyes
General Right Hon. Viscount Wolseley, K.P. 1892. Portrait of British Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley

Soudan, 1883-85... Wolseley Bidding Farewell to the Australian Infantry... (1901)
Colonial Troops in the Soudan, 1883-85: Lord Wolseley Bidding Farewell to the Australian Infantry at the End of the Campaign, (1901)

The Insurrection under Arabi Pasha, 1882: The Battle of Tel-El-Kebir, September 13, (1901). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War

Sir Garnet Wolseley, c1880. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913), Anglo-Irish officer. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Lord and Lady Wolseley and their daughter, c1882-85. Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Covering the retreat of the fifty-eighth regiment after the Battle of Laings Nek, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Storming of Sekukunis Stronghold: Sir Garnet Wolseley cheering on the Swazies, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

The Bonny Men Led The Advance, 1902. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Bonny Men Led The Advance, 1902. The Battle of Amoaful was a battle fought on 31st January 1874, during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

Lieutenant-General Sir Garnet Joseph Wolseley, British soldier, 1882 (1883). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. III, 1852-1860, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

Lord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Artist: J Robinson & Son
Lord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913) was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in 1895, a post he held until 1900

The Battle of Khartoum, 1885 (1900). British forces commanded by General Garnet Wolseley were dispatched to the Sudan to relieve General Gordon, besieged at Khartoum

Major-General Sir Garnet Wolseley, KCB, British soldier, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Major-General Sir Garnet Wolseley, KCB, British soldier, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art

Queen Victorias commanders in chief, 1901. The The Duke of Wellington; Lord Hill; George, Duke of Cambridge; Lord Wolseley; Viscount Hardinge; Lord Roberts

Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley, British Field Marshal, 1902. Irish-born Wolseley (1833-1913) served in Burma, the Crimean War, the Indian Sepoy Rebellion, China, Canada

The Right Honourable Garnet Joseph Wolseley, British Field Marshal, 1880
The Right Honourable Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley, British Field Marshal, 1880. Irish-born Wolseley (1833-1913) served in Burma, the Crimean War, the Indian Sepoy Rebellion, China

Battle of Tel-el-Kebir, Egypt, 13 September 1882 (1887). Lieutenant-General Garnet Wolseley (1833-1913), directing the battle at the end of the British expedition to Egypt to crush the revolt of

Garnet Joseph Wolseley, Viscount Wolseley, Irish-born British soldier, c1880. In 1885 Wolseley (1833-1914) arrived at Khartoum too late to relieve General Gordon

Vici!!!, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
Vici!!!, 1882. In a companion cartoon to that issued on 9th September 1882, and which carries the caption Veni, Vidi, Sir Garnet Wolseley has brought the Egyptian rebel, Colonel Arabi, to his knees

The Modern Caesar, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Modern Caesar, 1882. Sir Garnet Wolseley is depicted as the Modern Caesar in this cartoon. Following the uprising in Egypt

Dearly Bought, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dearly Bought, 1874. Sir Garnet Wolseley is depicted presenting Britannia with King King Coffees state umbrella. British troops in the background stand guard over the dejected native King

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Lieutenant General Wolseley, a prominent British soldier of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on history through his numerous military expeditions and leadership. One such expedition was the Ashanti Expedition of 1873-74, where Sir Garnet Wolseley's entry into Kumasi on February 4, 1874 marked a significant victory. This triumphant moment is immortalized in the painting "Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi" (1901), capturing the essence of his strategic brilliance. Wolseley's dedication to honoring fallen comrades is evident in Lord Wolsely unveiling memorial windows in Rochester Cathedral dedicated to General Gordon and other officers. This act showcases his deep respect for those who fought alongside him and highlights his commitment to preserving their memory. As seen in portraits like "General Right Hon. Viscount Wolseley" (1892) by Heyes, Lieutenant General Wolseley exuded authority and charisma. His distinguished career earned him prestigious titles such as Viscount and Knight of the Order of St Patrick (K. P. ), solidifying his place among Britain's elite military figures. The Soudan campaign from 1883-85 further exemplified Wolseley's exceptional leadership skills. The image depicting him bidding farewell to Australian Infantry before battle demonstrates not only his tactical prowess but also his ability to inspire troops under challenging circumstances. During the insurrection led by Arabi Pasha in Egypt in 1882, Lieutenant General Wolseley played a pivotal role in securing victory at the Battle of Tel-El-Kebir. This historical event is captured vividly in "The Insurrection under Arabi Pasha: The Battle of Tel-El-Kebir" (1901), showcasing Wolseley's unwavering determination amidst chaos.