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Master Collection (page 7)

"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: Alenia Aermacchi T-346A Master MM55220 - 61-16

Alenia Aermacchi T-346A Master MM55220 - 61-16
Aeronautica Militare - Alenia Aermacchi T-346A Master MM55220 / 61-16 (msn 7093/0061/B0015), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 15 July 2017

Background imageMaster Collection: The Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece (sometimes called the Master of the Saint)

The Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece (sometimes called the Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altar)
5306124 The Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece (sometimes called the Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altar by Master of the St)

Background imageMaster Collection: Lucrezia

Lucrezia
3359317 Lucrezia by Italian School, (16th century); Galleria Colonna, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Lucrezia, Master of half figures, 16th century, Colonna Gallery, Rome, Italy)

Background imageMaster Collection: The grand master Marcantonio Zondadari receives the turkish standars

The grand master Marcantonio Zondadari receives the turkish standars
5309709 The grand master Marcantonio Zondadari receives the turkish standars by Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageMaster Collection: Remembrance of the past

Remembrance of the past
Bojan Kolman

Background imageMaster Collection: Jan Hus, c. 1372 -1415, aka John Hus or John Huss

Jan Hus, c. 1372 -1415, aka John Hus or John Huss
3116319 Jan Hus, c.1372 -1415, aka John Hus or John Huss. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Czech priest, philosopher)

Background imageMaster Collection: The punishment of servants (engraving)

The punishment of servants (engraving)
3646886 The punishment of servants (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punishment of servants)

Background imageMaster Collection: Lord and vassal, from Liber Feodorum Major (vellum)

Lord and vassal, from Liber Feodorum Major (vellum)
IND113088 Lord and vassal, from Liber Feodorum Major (vellum) by Spanish School (7th century); Archivo de la Corona de Aragon, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageMaster Collection: Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas)

Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas)
BOU202941 Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Buss, Robert William (1804-75); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Background imageMaster Collection: The Chase (oil on canvas)

The Chase (oil on canvas)
KSG153807 The Chase (oil on canvas) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); Private Collection

Background imageMaster Collection: The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas)

The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas)
824542 The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giaour)

Background imageMaster Collection: Attachment, 1829 (oil on canvas)

Attachment, 1829 (oil on canvas)
OJ451954 Attachment, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 101.3 x 83.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: illustrates Sir Walter Scotts poem Helvellyn)

Background imageMaster Collection: DDE-90033166

DDE-90033166
Netherlands, South Holland, Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum Date: 05/02/2005

Background imageMaster Collection: The End of the Days Shoot, 1894 (oil on canvas)

The End of the Days Shoot, 1894 (oil on canvas)
CH402136 The End of the Days Shoot, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageMaster Collection: Puss gives his master some advice (colour litho)

Puss gives his master some advice (colour litho)
3651606 Puss gives his master some advice (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puss gives his master some advice)

Background imageMaster Collection: Worse than Wire, a Motor-Car in the Hunting Field (litho)

Worse than Wire, a Motor-Car in the Hunting Field (litho)
1628808 Worse than Wire, a Motor-Car in the Hunting Field (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worse than Wire, a Motor-Car in the Hunting Field)

Background imageMaster Collection: The Court of Claims to perform Services at the Coronation, the Sitting in the Council Chamber

The Court of Claims to perform Services at the Coronation, the Sitting in the Council Chamber, Whitehall
1628718 The Court of Claims to perform Services at the Coronation, the Sitting in the Council Chamber, Whitehall, 4 December (engraving) by Stewart

Background imageMaster Collection: Fables of La Fontaine: The dog and his masters dinner (litho)

Fables of La Fontaine: The dog and his masters dinner (litho)
6002170 Fables of La Fontaine: The dog and his masters dinner (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dog and his masters dinner)

Background imageMaster Collection: Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence

Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho)
STC323928 Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Background imageMaster Collection: King Edward VIIs First Act of Government, His Majesty subscribing the Oath for the Security of

King Edward VIIs First Act of Government, His Majesty subscribing the Oath for the Security of the Church of Scotland
1593886 King Edward VIIs First Act of Government, His Majesty subscribing the Oath for the Security of the Church of Scotland (litho) by Begg

Background imageMaster Collection: The Earl of Cork and Orrey (colour litho)

The Earl of Cork and Orrey (colour litho)
613678 The Earl of Cork and Orrey (colour litho) by Cecioni, Adriano (1838-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Cork and Orrey, Master of Her Majestys Buckhounds, 13 January 1872)

Background imageMaster Collection: Some Incidents of a Debutantes First Drawing-Room (engraving)

Some Incidents of a Debutantes First Drawing-Room (engraving)
1604411 Some Incidents of a Debutantes First Drawing-Room (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Incidents of a Debutantes First Drawing-Room)

Background imageMaster Collection: Peter denies his master (colour litho)

Peter denies his master (colour litho)
5224168 Peter denies his master (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter denies his master)

Background imageMaster Collection: The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas)

The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas)
989931 The Departure of the Master of the House (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 59x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaster Collection: Full-length portrait of a master of ceremonies (colour litho)

Full-length portrait of a master of ceremonies (colour litho)
957814 Full-length portrait of a master of ceremonies (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Full-length portrait of a master of ceremonies)

Background imageMaster Collection: Teaching to Ignorant, 1795 (plaster)

Teaching to Ignorant, 1795 (plaster)
6343155 Teaching to Ignorant, 1795 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Insegnare agli ignoranti, 1795, di Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822)

Background imageMaster Collection: Teaching to Ignorant, detail, 1795 (plaster)

Teaching to Ignorant, detail, 1795 (plaster)
6342966 Teaching to Ignorant, detail, 1795 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Insegnare agli ignoranti, 1795)

Background imageMaster Collection: The High Officials of the Coronation (engraving)

The High Officials of the Coronation (engraving)
1629783 The High Officials of the Coronation (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Officials of the Coronation, awaiting the King, Clergy)

Background imageMaster Collection: The wanderer sprang towards his master with delight (colour litho)

The wanderer sprang towards his master with delight (colour litho)
2799319 The wanderer sprang towards his master with delight (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wanderer sprang towards his master with delight)

Background imageMaster Collection: Hunting Red Deer in the New Forest (litho)

Hunting Red Deer in the New Forest (litho)
1047618 Hunting Red Deer in the New Forest (litho) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting Red Deer in the New Forest)

Background imageMaster Collection: Jan Hus, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

Jan Hus, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders
3960981 Jan Hus, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Jan Hus, c.1369-1415, aka John Hus, John Huss, Iohannes Hus or Johannes Huss)

Background imageMaster Collection: Ms 3054 fol. 1 Presentation of the book, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)

Ms 3054 fol. 1 Presentation of the book, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
XIR249203 Ms 3054 fol.1 Presentation of the book, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Background imageMaster Collection: Plate 3 from Progressive Lessons on Landscape for Young Beginners, 1816 (soft ground etching)

Plate 3 from Progressive Lessons on Landscape for Young Beginners, 1816 (soft ground etching)
XYC286286 Plate 3 from Progressive Lessons on Landscape for Young Beginners, 1816 (soft ground etching) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 20.2x29.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageMaster Collection: Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c

Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c
986269 Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c.1440 (paint and burnished gold on vellum) by Italian School

Background imageMaster Collection: Ms 2167 f. 13v Maximilian Sforza attending to his lessons, Lombard, from Donatus Grammatica (vellum)

Ms 2167 f. 13v Maximilian Sforza attending to his lessons, Lombard, from Donatus Grammatica (vellum)
PHD30937 Ms 2167 f.13v Maximilian Sforza attending to his lessons, Lombard, from Donatus Grammatica (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan, Italy

Background imageMaster Collection: Faust and Gretchen in the Goethe version of the legend. Faust

Faust and Gretchen in the Goethe version of the legend. Faust and Margarita in the Mikhail Bulgakov version of the story. After a 19th century work by Jules David

Background imageMaster Collection: Rob Walker

Rob Walker Master Of Ceremonies/Announcer World Snooker Championship The Crucible, Sheffield, England 18 April 2009 Date: 18 April 2009

Background imageMaster Collection: Master George

Master George Ridden By B.Fenton Cheltenham Festival 2002 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 13 March 2002 Date: 13 March 2002

Background imageMaster Collection: Master Pilgrim

Master Pilgrim Ridden By N.Williamson 23 March 1999 Date: 23 March 1999

Background imageMaster Collection: Master Robbie

Master Robbie Ridden By S.Hitchcott Newmarket Craven Meeting 2005 Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket 12 April 2005 Date: 12 April 2005

Background imageMaster Collection: Norman Williamson On Master

Norman Williamson On Master Oats Gold Cup Lead In 20 March 1995 Date: 20 March 1995

Background imageMaster Collection: Norman Williamson Drives

Norman Williamson Drives Master Oats To Gold Cup Glory 20 March 1995 Date: 20 March 1995

Background imageMaster Collection: Map of Tarn-et-Garonne with a view of Montauban and portraits of Ingres

Map of Tarn-et-Garonne with a view of Montauban and portraits of Ingres and Jean Parisot de La Valette (colour litho)
PCT3482842 Map of Tarn-et-Garonne with a view of Montauban and portraits of Ingres and Jean Parisot de La Valette (colour litho) by French School

Background imageMaster Collection: The Meet (oil on canvas)

The Meet (oil on canvas)
CH42941 The Meet (oil on canvas) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageMaster Collection: The Generous Master, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams

The Generous Master, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
The Generous Master, 1819

Background imageMaster Collection: Sir Alfred Downing Fripp, Vanity Fair, Spy

Sir Alfred Downing Fripp, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR ALFRED DOWNING FRIPP (1865 - 1930), surgeon at Guys Hospital, London. Appointed Surgeon in Ordinary to the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and to his successor King George V



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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.