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"Mastering the Art of Tradition and Adventure" In a scene reminiscent of a bygone era, riders and their loyal dogs gather for an exhilarating fox hunt

Background imageMaster Collection: Study for a Composition

Study for a Composition
Piet Mondrian

Background imageMaster Collection: Composition with Large Blue Plane, Red, Black, Yellow, and Gray 1921

Composition with Large Blue Plane, Red, Black, Yellow, and Gray 1921
Piet Mondrian

Background imageMaster Collection: The Starry Night

The Starry Night
Vincent Van Gogh

Background imageMaster Collection: Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow 1930

Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow 1930
Piet Mondrian

Background imageMaster Collection: Birds From Momoyogusa

Birds From Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Background imageMaster Collection: Japanese Red Crown Crane

Japanese Red Crown Crane
Ogata Korin

Background imageMaster Collection: Peacock - Cropped

Peacock - Cropped
Ohara Koson

Background imageMaster Collection: Peacock - Wide

Peacock - Wide
Ohara Koson

Background imageMaster Collection: Woodblock Print Blue

Woodblock Print Blue
Yatsuo No Tsubaki

Background imageMaster Collection: Flowers In a Vase

Flowers In a Vase
Henri Rousseau

Background imageMaster Collection: The Dream

The Dream
Henri Rousseau

Background imageMaster Collection: Rendezvous In The Forest

Rendezvous In The Forest
Henri Rousseau

Background imageMaster Collection: Bouquet De Fleurs

Bouquet De Fleurs
Henri Rousseau

Background imageMaster Collection: Madonna 1894

Madonna 1894
Edvard Munch

Background imageMaster Collection: Skriet- The Scream - Monochrome Version

Skriet- The Scream - Monochrome Version
Edvard Munch

Background imageMaster Collection: Skriet (The Scream)

Skriet (The Scream)
Edvard Munch

Background imageMaster Collection: Robert Leonard in film The Master Key

Robert Leonard in film The Master Key
Robert Leonard, actor, in the Trans-Atlantic Film Co production The Master Key'. Date: 1915

Background imageMaster Collection: Ella Hall, actress in The Master Key

Ella Hall, actress in The Master Key'. Date: 1915

Background imageMaster Collection: The Tyneside Spitfire Song

The Tyneside Spitfire Song
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Tyneside Spitfire Song, words and music by His Majesty King George VI. profits from the sale of the song were donated to the Spitfire funds

Background imageMaster Collection: Comic Postcard - Oxford - A Run with the Man-pursuing Hounds

Comic Postcard - Oxford - A Run with the Man-pursuing Hounds
A Run with the ανθρϖπο θηρϖμενοι Hounds has sketches of the proctors and bulldogs (Oxford University constables)

Background imageMaster Collection: Entombment sculpture, Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chaource

Entombment sculpture, Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chaource
Entombment, or Holy Sepulchre, sculptural group, 1515, by the Master of Chaource, made for the sepulchral chapel of Nicolas de Monstier and Jacqueline de Laignes

Background imageMaster Collection: Saint Lazarus with his Sisters Martha and Mary

Saint Lazarus with his Sisters Martha and Mary
Master of Perea. Saint Lazarus with his Sisters Martha and Mary. Valencian School, early 16th century. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageMaster Collection: Court Lees Approved School, Art Room

Court Lees Approved School, Art Room
Court Lees Approved School, South Godstone, Surrey. The art room - art master William Marshall shows exhibits to deputy headmaster Roy Draycon

Background imageMaster Collection: Worshipful Company of Vintners, City of London

Worshipful Company of Vintners, City of London
Worshipful Company of Vintners, livery company of the City of London Date: 18th century

Background imageMaster Collection: Modernist House In Dartington Hall, Devon

Modernist House In Dartington Hall, Devon
A photograph of a modernist house situated at Totnes, Devon in the Dartington Hall Estate, designed in 1936, by architects William Edmond Lescaze and Robert Hening

Background imageMaster Collection: Sir Henry Irving, actor, after a rehearsal of Ravenswood

Sir Henry Irving, actor, after a rehearsal of Ravenswood
Sir Henry Irving, actor manager, after a rehearsal of Ravenswood, a play by Herman Merivale, based on the story of the Bride of Lammermoor - he played the lead role of Edgar, Master of Ravenswood

Background imageMaster Collection: Young Joseph Grimaldi falling into orchestra pit

Young Joseph Grimaldi falling into orchestra pit
The young Joseph Grimaldi as a boy, falling into the orchestra pit in the role of a monkey. The clown on stage is his father, who had swung him on a chain as part of the performance

Background imageMaster Collection: Young Joseph Grimaldi going to visit his godfather

Young Joseph Grimaldi going to visit his godfather Date: circa 1780s

Background imageMaster Collection: Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem

Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or of Malta. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Background imageMaster Collection: Isabella II of Spain

Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). The queen wearing the cape of Grand Master of the military orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Alcantara and Montesa. Chromolithography

Background imageMaster Collection: Monastery of Santa Maria. Cloister of the Porteria

Monastery of Santa Maria. Cloister of the Porteria. Built between 1575 and 1578 in Renaissance style. It is attributed to the master Juan de la Sierra the Elder

Background imageMaster Collection: Hatch Mansfield and Co Advertisement

Hatch Mansfield and Co Advertisement
An advertisement for Hatch Mansfield & Co. Limited, London based winemakers, promoting old master port wine, ideal for hunting flasks, clubs and messes

Background imageMaster Collection: Hotel De Ville, Loches

Hotel De Ville, Loches
An etching of a town hall in Loches, France, dating from 1543, built out of limestone, under the guidance of the master mason, Jean Baudoin, authorized by King Francois. Date: circa 1920

Background imageMaster Collection: Morny Freres Advertisement

Morny Freres Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Morny Freres Ltd. London based master perfumers. This poster promotes a series of bath salts, soaps and dusting powders and portrays a young woman

Background imageMaster Collection: Servant Poster

Servant Poster
A colourful poster design portraying a young servant figure, offering a tray to his bearded master, who is seated, wearing a patterned robe. Date: circa 1917

Background imageMaster Collection: Marconi - Master of Space, first edition biography

Marconi - Master of Space, first edition biography
Marconi - Master of Space, first edition authorised biography by B L Jacot and D M B Collier. Date: 1935

Background imageMaster Collection: A Map of Scotland

A Map of Scotland
A truly outstanding, and rare, original Empire Marketing Board poster by the master of decorative map making, Leslie MacDonald ('Max') Gill

Background imageMaster Collection: Cunard Line, QE2 - master clock control system

Cunard Line, QE2 - master clock control system with original signage. Ex. Cobwebs Southampton. 27 x 14 inches. (1 of 2) Date: 20th century

Background imageMaster Collection: RMS Lusitania - Archibald correspondence

RMS Lusitania - Archibald correspondence
RMS Lusitania - archive of correspondence relating to the sinking of the Lusitania. The letters date from 18 May 1915 and relate to a painting by Rubens, The Holy Family

Background imageMaster Collection: Scene from Alice in Wonderland

Scene from Alice in Wonderland
Scene from the tea part in Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll) performed at the opera comique in 1898. Miss Rose Hersee as Alice and Mr

Background imageMaster Collection: The resting place of Sir Arthur Sullivan

The resting place of Sir Arthur Sullivan (Maybe 1842- November 1900) at St Pauls Cathedral. Service was in in the chapel Royal, St James

Background imageMaster Collection: Lord Chancellor Alverstone getting sworn in

Lord Chancellor Alverstone getting sworn in
Lord chancellor and the judges attending a special service in Westminster Abbey. The judges proceeded to the law courts where Lord Alverstone

Background imageMaster Collection: Caricature of crying baby holding a placard, by Phil May

Caricature of crying baby holding a placard, by Phil May
Caricature of crying baby in a dress, holding a placard, More pap, no more spanking, we don't want to go to bed, we won't be washed. Captioned, The Babies Strike'

Background imageMaster Collection: Caricature illustration of Henrik Ibsen, by Phil May

Caricature illustration of Henrik Ibsen, by Phil May
Caricature illustration of Henrik Ibsen, (20 March 1828 ?? 23 May 1906), Norwegian playwright and director, by Phil May. Captioned, The Master'

Background imageMaster Collection: Master of Fox Hounds

Master of Fox Hounds
Major Sir George Meyrick (1885-1960), Master of Fox Hounds for the New Forest Hunt. Date: 1932

Background imageMaster Collection: Master Measure the Milkman's Son

Master Measure the Milkman's Son

Background imageMaster Collection: Master Tryon the Tailor's Son

Master Tryon the Tailor's Son

Background imageMaster Collection: Master Snob the Shoemaker's Son

Master Snob the Shoemaker's Son



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"Mastering the Art of Tradition and Adventure" In a scene reminiscent of a bygone era, riders and their loyal dogs gather for an exhilarating fox hunt. Guided by the spirit of mastery, they embody the essence of determination and skill. Just as Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery led his troops with unwavering command, these equestrians embark on their quest with equal resolve. Leaving behind the grandeur of a chateau, they set off into the vast countryside, echoing the exploratory spirit of Sir Richard Francis Burton. Like Greyfriars Bobby faithfully guarding his master's grave, these riders honor tradition while forging new paths. Among them is Thomas Colleton Garth from Vanity Fair fame - a true embodiment of style and sophistication. And not far away stands an owner of bathing machines and swimming master in Essex; teaching others to conquer their fears through water. As if heralding their arrival, officers from Heralds College stand tall in all their regal splendor. Their presence adds an air of nobility to this gathering where every participant seeks to become a master in their own right. Illustrations by Cecil Aldin capture the playful nature of Sealyham terrier puppies who are eager apprentices on this journey towards mastery. Even amidst whimsical moments like Ugly Sisters attempting ballet steps from Cinderella's tale or at Clynderwen Railway Station in Pembrokeshire, South Wales – where trains symbolize progress – there is always room for growth. And finally, as we reflect upon Hogarth's The Bathos painting that satirizes pretentiousness and false mastery; we realize that true mastery lies not only in expertise but also humility. In this captivating tableau filled with history and ambition, these individuals strive to become masters - mastering skills both old and new - forever chasing excellence on life's ever-unfolding canvas.