Melton Prior Collection

Melton Prior (oil on board)
3963675 Melton Prior (oil on board) by May, Phil (1864-1903); 40x29 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; (add.info.: Melton Prior (12 September 1845 - 2 November 1910)

In the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition...1876. Creator: Unknown
In the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Our front-page Illustration, from a sketch by Mr

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant...1876. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant at Mr. G. W. Child's Reception, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The popularity and high esteem which Mr

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers Procession...1876. Creators: Unknown, Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers Procession passing up Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....tradesmen and assistants

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Colonel Sandford delivering...a Catalogue...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Colonel Sandford delivering to President Grant a Catalogue of the British Department, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Chorus singing the Centennial Hymn...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Chorus singing the Centennial Hymn, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant Starting the Machinery, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876....the procession entered Machinery Hall

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Official Procession...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Official Procession through the Exhibition Building, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: the Correspondents of the "Rousski Mir" and the... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Correspondents of the "Rousski Mir" and the "Illustrated London News" on their way from Risano to Peco Pavlovitch's camp at Piva, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: Council of War at Peco Pavlovitch's Camp, from a sketch by... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Council of War at Peco Pavlovitch's Camp, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Crsto Pavlovitch; Bogdan Simonitch; Milovan Bochkovitch; Lazar Sotchitza; Peco

The War in the Herzegovina, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina, 1876. The fortress of Goransko, the village of Piva, and the battle-field of Muratovitza from sketches...by our Special Artist, Mr

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. During Peace talks of February 1901, Kitchner declared he would stop his troops burning farms if Louis Botha instructed the Boers to stop using them

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

Melton Prior (engraving)
7182418 Melton Prior (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melton Prior, Artist of " The Illustrated News." Illustration for The Pictorial Treasury)

Correspondents under Fire, the Enemys Shrapnel bursting over Mr Nevinson ("Daily Chronicle")
1599096 Correspondents under Fire, the Enemys Shrapnel bursting over Mr Nevinson (" Daily Chronicle" ), Melton Prior (" Illustrated London News" ), and Servant

Our Special Artists in Africa (litho)
1605038 Our Special Artists in Africa (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artists in Africa)

The Dreyfus Trial, Some Press Correspondents and Artists at Rennes (b / w photo)
1592610 The Dreyfus Trial, Some Press Correspondents and Artists at Rennes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreyfus Trial)

Souvenirs of the Siege of Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1599488 Souvenirs of the Siege of Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenirs of the Siege of Ladysmith)

Melton Priors Sketch (Facsimile) of the Bombardment of Ladysmith, taken from Maidens Post
1599882 Melton Priors Sketch (Facsimile) of the Bombardment of Ladysmith, taken from Maidens Post (between Wagon Hill and Caesars Camp) (litho) by Prior

The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Creator
The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Kroonstad - temporary capital of the Orange Free State - was surrendered to the British on the 11th May, 1900

Lord Roberts and His Staff Watching the Boers Retreat from Zand River; General French in Pursuit on the Extreme Left, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Reddersburg Mishap: Men of the Irish Rifles and Mounted Infantry Delivering Up Their Arms, 1901. Troops led by General Christiaan de Wet attacked a convoy of 600 of the Royal Irish Rifles

In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. Creator
In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. British surveillance from Observation hill in Spoin kop during the Second Boer War

Melton Prior, (1845-1910), English artist and war correspondent, 1893
Melton Prior (1845-1910), English artist and war correspondent for The Illustrated London News from the early 1870s until 1904, (1893)

House-to-house visitation during the plague in Bombay, India, 1898. Artist: Melton Prior
House-to-house visitation during the plague in Bombay, India, 1898. The president of the local committee and an indian doctor on their daily round in the native quarter

Lecture on the Egyptian War, 1883 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF271014 Lecture on the Egyptian War, 1883 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Wales; Edward V11 (1841-1910); ); English, out of copyright

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Melton Prior: Capturing the Turmoil and Triumphs of History From the burning farm of a treacherous burgher to the triumphant entry into Kumasi, Melton Prior's illustrations have immortalized some of history's most significant moments. As an engraver for renowned publications like the Illustrated London News, his artistry brought these events to life for readers around the world. One such event was the Ashanti Expedition in 1873-74 when Sir Garnet Wolseley led his troops into Kumasi. Through Prior's meticulous strokes, we witness the grandeur and significance of this momentous occasion. But it wasn't just distant lands that captured Prior's attention; he also depicted correspondents under fire during conflicts closer to home. In one lithograph, shrapnel bursts over Mr Nevinson from the Daily Chronicle and Melton Prior himself as they cross a drift at Ladysmith. These images serve as a testament to their bravery in reporting on dangerous frontlines. Prior was not only an observer but also a participant in history. His sketches offer us glimpses into his experiences during various expeditions. In "Our Special Artists in Africa, " we see him alongside fellow artists documenting their surroundings with unwavering dedication. The Dreyfus Trial became another subject that piqued Prior's interest. A black-and-white photograph captures press correspondents and artists gathered at Rennes, where tensions ran high during this infamous trial. Their presence highlights how journalism played a crucial role in shaping public opinion during this controversial case. During times of conflict, Ladysmith became both besieged and beleaguered - two moments etched forever through Prior's lens. The facsimile sketch depicts bombarded Ladysmith from Maidens Post while "Souvenirs of Siege" offers haunting black-and-white photographs capturing its desolation. However, not all depictions were grim; there were moments of triumph too.