Life Guardsman Collection

Sketches of the British Army (colour litho)
1039493 Sketches of the British Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the British Army)

Battle of Waterloo
2613377 Battle of Waterloo.; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo. A dismounted life guardsman fighting a Cuirassiers whom he slew and rode off with his horse. 1816); GSinclair Archive/UIG

Marquis of Abergavenny, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Marquis of Abergavenny, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Claudet. The Right Hon. William Nevill, now Marquis of Abergavenny, Earl of Lewes

New Uniforms of the British Cavalry, 1856. Creator: Charles William Sheeres
New Uniforms of the British Cavalry, 1856. 17th Lancers, Royal Horse Guards Blue, 1st Life Guards, 16th Lancers, 3rd Light Dragoons, 6th Dragoon Guards, 2nd Life Guards, Royal Horse Artillery

Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Equestrian portrait of Catherine the Great in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment

The Cavalry Manoevres in Berkshire - Officers of the Horse Guards and Life Guards, 1890. Creator: John Charlton
The Cavalry Manoevres in Berkshire - Officers of the Horse Guards and Life Guards Swimming their Horses across the Thames, 1890. From "The Graphic

The Graphic, Front Cover May 15th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover May 15th. 1886, 1886. The opening of the International Exhibition at Edinburgh by Prince Albert Victor. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Military Dandies or Heroes of 1818, published October 26, 1818. Creator: William Heath
Military Dandies or Heroes of 1818, published October 26, 1818

The annual change of the Household Brigade the Second Life Guards arriving at Albany... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The annual change of the Household Brigade the Second Life Guards arriving at Albany-Street Barracks, [London], 1862. The annual change of quarters of the brigade of Household Cavalry took place

Our Wounded in Egypt (engraving)
1061350 Our Wounded in Egypt (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Wounded in Egypt, a Life Guardsman in Hospital at Ismailia)

Old Highland Brigade and Life Guardsman
LLM461053 Old Highland Brigade and Life Guardsman by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Highland Brigade and Life Guardsman)

Twelfth-Night Characters (engraving)
1609305 Twelfth-Night Characters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth-Night Characters. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 January 1858)

Battle of Waterloo (engraving)
818733 Battle of Waterloo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo)

Mounted Sentry (1st Life Guards), Whitehall, 1933. Creator: C. T. Howard
Mounted Sentry (1st Life Guards), Whitehall, 1933. Member of the Queens Life Guard on sentry duty at Whitehall in London

Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Military display in London attended by...his Royal Highness Prince Albert, his Majesty the King of the Belgians

The Review - a skirmishing party, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Review - a skirmishing party, 1845. Military display in London. The troops reviewed were the 1st Regiment of Life Guards, 2nd Regiment of Life Guards

William Locke, 1832. Creator: Richard James Lane
William Locke, 1832. Portrait of William Locke, Captain of the Life Guards. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

J. B. Macdonald, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
J. B. Macdonald, 1840. Portrait of The Honourable James Macdonald, 1st Life Guards. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]

A Living Statue in Whitehall: The Lifeguards Sentry, c1935. Creator: Unknown
A Living Statue in Whitehall: The Lifeguards Sentry, c1935. Mounted soldier with sword on duty outside Horse Guards in Westminster, London

The Naval Contingent Crossing London Bridge into Southwark, London, 1897. Artist
The Naval Contingent Crossing London Bridge into Southwark, London, 1897. Both Processions on Jubilee day - the Colonial and the Royal - were headed by a few Life Guards

Lifeguardsman in Uniform, 1661, 1661, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Officer, 2nd Regiment Life Guards (Waterloo Period), 1812-1815 (1909). Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler
Officer, 2nd Regiment Life Guards (Waterloo Period), 1812-1815 (1909). After Charles Hamilton Smith (1776-1859). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Review of the 1st Life Guards and 8th Hussars, June 4th, 1842, 1842 (1909). Artist: James Henry Lynch
Review of the 1st Life Guards and 8th Hussars, June 4th, 1842, 1842 (1909). After Michael Angelo Hayes R. H. A. (1820-1877). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill

2nd Life Guards Relieving Guard, 1844 (1909). Artist: James William Giles
2nd Life Guards Relieving Guard, 1844 (1909). After Henry Martens (c1790-1868). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Life Guards (New Appointments, 1821), 1909. Artist: William Heath
Life Guards (New Appointments, 1821), 1909. From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Officer, Life Guards, 1909. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Officer, Life Guards, 1909. From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Life Guardsman (1791), 1791 (1909). Artist: Francois David Soiron
Life Guardsman (1791), 1791 (1909). After Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

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"Guardians of Honor: The Life Guardsman in History and Art" Step into the captivating world of the Life Guardsman, as depicted through a series of remarkable sketches and engravings. From the vibrant colours of "Sketches of the British Army" to the poignant scenes captured in "Our Wounded in Egypt, " these artworks offer a glimpse into the life and valor of these esteemed individuals. Travel back in time with images like "Old Highland Brigade and Life Guardsman, " which showcase their unwavering dedication on historic battlefields. Marvel at intricate engravings such as "Twelfth-Night Characters, " where even amidst festivities, their duty remains paramount. The iconic Battle of Waterloo comes alive through detailed depictions, reminding us how these brave souls stood firm against adversity. Witness their steadfastness firsthand in images like "Mounted Sentry (1st Life Guards), Whitehall, 1933, " capturing an emblematic figure guarding our nation's capital. Delve deeper into history with glimpses from grand reviews held at Hyde Park, including moments frozen in time like "The Review - a skirmishing party. " These snapshots reveal not only their military prowess but also their camaraderie and unity. Portraits such as William Locke's striking image from 1832 or J. B. Macdonald's evocative piece from 1840 immortalize individual guardsmen, allowing us to connect with them on a personal level. Their faces tell stories of sacrifice and resilience that resonate across generations. Even beyond traditional military duties, witness unique representations like "A Living Statue in Whitehall: The Lifeguards Sentry. " This intriguing artwork captures both reverence for tradition and adaptability to changing times. Finally, be transported to London Bridge during Queen Victoria's reign with "The Naval Contingent Crossing London Bridge into Southwark. " Here we see collaboration between different branches of service—a testament to the vital role played by lifeguardsmen in safeguarding our nation.