Lord Melbourne Collection

Brocket Hall, Herts, the seat of Lord Melbourne, 1817. Artist: Daniel Havell
Brocket Hall, Herts, the seat of Lord Melbourne, 1817

"Pray for Me"(colour litho)
978016 " Pray for Me" (colour litho) by Wells, Henry Tanworth (1828-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Pray for Me")

The Coronation of Queen Victoria, 1838 (oil on canvas)
BRA37845 The Coronation of Queen Victoria, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Paris, Edmund Thomas (19th century); 170x240 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Half a Century of Personal Change, Leaders of England in 1842 (engraving)
1614904 Half a Century of Personal Change, Leaders of England in 1842 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half a Century of Personal Change)

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, British Prime Minister 1834 and 1835-1841 (litho)
3100141 William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, British Prime Minister 1834 and 1835-1841 (litho) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Lamb)

The Right Hon William Lamb, Baron Melbourne (engraving)
669661 The Right Hon William Lamb, Baron Melbourne (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon William Lamb, Baron Melbourne)

The grand meeting of the Metropolitan Trades Unions in the Copenhagen Fields, 21 April 1834 (coloured engraving)
560296 The grand meeting of the Metropolitan Trades Unions in the Copenhagen Fields, 21 April 1834 (coloured engraving) by English School

Lord Melbourne (engraving)
1037059 Lord Melbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Melbourne. Illustration for The Graphic)

British Prime Ministers (engraving)
1048758 British Prime Ministers (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Prime Ministers)

Lord Melbourne (engraving)
1594450 Lord Melbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Melbourne. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 26 December 1846)

Modern British Statesmen (engraving)
973084 Modern British Statesmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern British Statesmen)

Military Rough-Riders Breaking an Unruly Animal, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
Military Rough-Riders Breaking an Unruly Animal, 1833. Chief Secretary for Ireland Edward Stanley, Prime Minister Charles Grey

A Fair Game, 1835. Creator: John Doyle
A Fair Game, 1835. Politicians throwing sticks at targets surmounted by crowns. Satirical cartoon on British politics by H.B. (John Doyle). [Thomas McLean, London, 1835]

Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. British politicians: Agad, here is the Police ; I shan t stir a peg ; I ll be off ; Then so shall I

An original sketch from which it is presumed Hogarth took his... picture The Cock Pit, 1837
An original sketch from which it is presumed Hogarth took his well-known picture The Cock Pit, 1837. Politicians at a cock fight - the word Ireland is written in the arena

Narcissus (by particular desire. ), 1833. Creator: John Doyle
Narcissus (by particular desire.), 1833. A water spout with the face of prime minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne; the mythological figure of Narcissus with the face of William Howard

Receiving the Fatal News!, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Receiving the Fatal News!, 1834. George Eden, Earl of Auckland; John William Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough; Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux; John Hobhouse

Vacation Amusements. (No 1. ) Pheasant Shooting!, 1840. Creator: John Doyle
Vacation Amusements. (No 1.) Pheasant Shooting!, 1840. Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (right) holds a gun labelled Mistress of the Robes and says What a noble pair of birds

Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), British Whig educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge

The Irish Tutor, 1836. Creator: John Doyle
The Irish Tutor, 1836. Satirical caricature of British politicians: John William Ponsonby, Earl of Bessborough; George William Frederick Howard, Earl of Carlisle; Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice

A Contrast, c1838. Creator: Unknown
A Contrast, c1838. Political satire depicting British politicians: Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), and Arthur Wellesley

Fishing for Gudgeons, 1835. Creator: John Doyle
Fishing for Gudgeons, 1835. Satirical scene with Irish politician Daniel O Connell holding a fishing rod: Never did I see such enormous Gudgeons before

Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Creator: John Doyle
Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Satire depicting British politicians as animals. The sheep (or lamb) may be William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, who served as Home Secretary

Lord Melbourne (1779-1848) instructing a young Queen Victoria 1819-1901), 1837 (c1895). (Colorised black and white print)

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, British statesman, c1805 (1936). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. I, 1840-1854, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

William Lamb (1779-1848), 2nd Viscount Melbourne, 19th century. Artist:s Freeman
William Lamb (1779-1848), 2nd Viscount Melbourne, 19th century. Lamb was a Whig statesman who served as Home Secretary (1830-1834) and Prime Minister (1834 and 1835-1841)

William Lamb, Lord Melbourne, 19th century. William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) was Home Secretary, and served as Prime Minister in 1834 and 1835-1841

Lord Melbourne, British statesman, (1886). Artist: W Macleod
Lord Melbourne, British statesman, (1886). William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) served as Prime Minister in 1834 and 1835-1841

Oueen Victorias prime ministers, 1901. Lord Melbourne; Sir Robert Peel; Lord John Russell; Benjamin Disraeli; the Earl of Derby; the Earl of Aberdeen; Lord Palmerston; William Ewart Gladstone; Lord

Queen Victorias first Council, Kensington Palace, 21 June 1837, from Illustrations
KW259499 Queen Victorias first Council, Kensington Palace, 21 June 1837, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume II (engraving) by Wilkie

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Lord Melbourne, also known as William Lamb, was a prominent figure in British politics during the 19th century. Born in 1779, he held various positions of power and influence throughout his career. One notable aspect of Lord Melbourne's life was his residence at Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire. This grand estate served as his seat and symbolized his status and wealth. The artist Daniel Havell captured its beauty in a stunning painting from 1817. Another depiction can be found in an engraving titled "Sylvia. " Published by J. Walker in London in 1778, this artwork showcases the viscount's refined appearance and aristocratic demeanor. As Prime Minister from 1834 to 1841, Lord Melbourne faced numerous challenges and made significant contributions to British governance. An oil painting called "The Coronation of Queen Victoria" immortalizes the momentous event that took place under his leadership in 1838. In an engraving titled "Half a Century of Personal Change, " Leaders of England are depicted together with Lord Melbourne prominently featured among them. This artwork serves as a testament to his enduring impact on the country's political landscape. Lord Melbourne's tenure as Prime Minister is further commemorated through lithographs such as "Pray for Me" and "William Lamb, Baron Melbourne. " These images capture different facets of his personality - one showcasing vulnerability while the other emphasizes authority. His involvement with trade unions is highlighted through colored engravings like "The grand meeting of Metropolitan Trades Unions. " This portrayal demonstrates Lord Melbourne's engagement with social issues during his time in office. Throughout history, many engravings have been dedicated solely to depicting Lord Melbourne himself or featuring him alongside other British prime ministers or statesmen. These artworks serve as visual records that celebrate his legacy within political circles. These various artistic depictions provide glimpses into the life and times of Lord Melbourne.