Parley Collection

The Parley, 1903, by Frederic Remington (1861-1909)
Frederic Remington (1861-1909). American painter. The Parley, 1903

The Parley, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Parley, c1908. Dakota men on horseback, one dismounted

The Eastern Question, with the Turks, Alexinatz during the Armistice (engraving)
1059434 The Eastern Question, with the Turks, Alexinatz during the Armistice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question, with the Turks)

Julian and Frankish Chiefs, c. 1880 (engraving)
DGC437465 Julian and Frankish Chiefs, c.1880 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julian the Apostate (331-363) Roman Emperor (361-363); from 355-360

The Afghan War: Major Cavagnari arranging with the shinwarries for the protection of the road from Dakka to Lundi Khana. Date: 1879

The War in the Soudan, a Parley on the Road (engraving)
1107420 The War in the Soudan, a Parley on the Road (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan, a Parley on the Road)

Meeting of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and Hugh O Neill, Earl of Tyrone, 1599 (engraving)
3656197 Meeting of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and Hugh O Neill, Earl of Tyrone, 1599 (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Eastern Question, with the Turks, a Journey from Alexinatz to the Servian Camp (engraving)
1059435 The Eastern Question, with the Turks, a Journey from Alexinatz to the Servian Camp (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parley with Bheels in the Beechwarra Pass (engraving)
967427 Parley with Bheels in the Beechwarra Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parley with Bheels in the Beechwarra Pass)

A Parley with the Rioters outside the Imperial Ottoman Bank (litho)
1050967 A Parley with the Rioters outside the Imperial Ottoman Bank (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parley before the Battle of Moncontour (engraving)
965955 Parley before the Battle of Moncontour (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parley before the Battle of Moncontour)

Flag of Truce after Surprise Hill, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith
BAL143063 Flag of Truce after Surprise Hill, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

People I Have Met, the Newspaper Editor (engraving)
1106869 People I Have Met, the Newspaper Editor (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Newspaper Editor)

ROMAN SIEGE THREAT
Roman troops threaten to use their battering ram against a Parthian town : the residents come out to parley with the besiegers Date: circa 200

Fort of Gwalior, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Fort of Gwalior, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Benares, India, 1847. Artist: Kirchner
Benares, India, 1847. The city of Varanasi on the River Ganges. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Bazaar in Bombay, India, 1847. Artist: Kirchner
Bazaar in Bombay, India, 1847. Market in Mumbai, with canopied balconies above. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Bazaar at Cabul, in the fruit season, 1847. Market in Kabul, Afghanistan. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Chittapore road, Calcutta, 1847. The Indian city of Calcutta during the British Empire period. Some Europeans can just be seen in the centre of the street

Palace of Allahabad, India, 1847. Artist: Bonner
Palace of Allahabad, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Calcutta, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Town and fort of Agra, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Town and fort of Agra, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The Lall Bang, 1847. Artist: Robinson
The Lall Bang, 1847. The Lal Bagh gardens at Bangalore in India was commissioned by Hyder Ali and completed by his son, Tipu Sultan (1749-1799)

The last effort of Tippoo Saib at Seringapatam, 1799, (1847). The death of Tippoo Sahib (1753-1799), Sultan of Mysore at his stronghold, Seringapatam, India

The Zenana, 1847. Artist: Bonner
The Zenana, 1847. The zenana is the area in which women are secluded in some Hindu and Muslim families. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Setting in of the monsoon, Cannanore Fort, 1847. The coast at Kannur in Kerala, India. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

A street in Bombay, 1847. View of Mumbai during the British Empire period. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Town and fort of Trichinopoly, India, 1847. View of Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, during the British Empire period. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co)

Grand Temple of the Bull, Tanjore, India, 1847. Artist: Kirchner
Grand Temple of the Bull, Tanjore, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Chalees Satoon, or the Pavilion of the Forty Pillars, 1847. Artist: Giles
Chalees Satoon, or the Pavilion of the Forty Pillars, 1847. Pavilion in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

View of Cabul, 1847. Artist: Giles
View of Cabul, 1847. The town of Kabul in Afghanistan. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Khan Lodi overpowered, 15th century, (1847). Artist: Robinson
Khan Lodi overpowered, 15th century, (1847). Indian sultan Bahlul Khan Lodhi (died 1489) was the first Sultan of the Lodhi Dynasty

The Gate of Akbers mausoleum, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
The Gate of Akbers mausoleum, India, 1847. The tomb of Akbar the Great (1542-1605) at Sikandra, near Agra. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Pilgrims at the source of the Ganges, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Indian landscape and temple, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Indian landscape and temple, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Goa, from the Upper Curtain, India, 1847. Artist: Dean & Co
Goa, from the Upper Curtain, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Dowlatabad, India, 1847. The detached and precipitous rock on which Daulatabad stands. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Artist: Robinson
Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) is received by Manavikraman Raja, the Saamoothiri (or Zamorin) of Kozhikode

Temple of Somnath, Gujarat, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Temple of Somnath, Gujarat, India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Headman of the village holding his court, 1847. Meeting under a tree in an Indian village. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Caves of Ellora, India, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Caves of Ellora, India, 1847. Ellora is famous for its rock temples, a series of caves carved out of the rocky hillside, one and a quarter miles long, in three sections: Buddhist

Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, 1847. Artist: Robinson
Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, 1847. Hindu deities. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Map of India, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Victoria Town, Hong Kong Island, 1847. Victoria City, one of the first urban settlements after Hong Kong became a British colony in 1842, was often said to be the capital of Hong Kong

Golden Island, China, 1847. Artist: Palmer
Golden Island, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

House at Ningbo, China, 1847. Artist: Armstrong
House at Ningbo, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Buddhist temple, China, 1847. Artist: Mason
Buddhist temple, China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The bay and island of Hong Kong, 1847. Artist: E Gilks
The bay and island of Hong Kong, 1847. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Borget. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

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"Parley: A Historical Exchange of Words and Diplomacy" Throughout history, the concept has played a significant role in shaping the outcomes of conflicts and negotiations. From ancient battles to modern-day disputes, these moments of dialogue have often held immense power and potential for resolution. In Frederic Remington's iconic painting "The Parley, 1903, " we witness a scene where two Native American warriors engage in a peaceful conversation amidst the chaos of war. This depiction highlights how even in times of intense conflict, opportunities for understanding can arise. Another notable instance is seen during the British Mission to Tibet when combat breaks out at a wall. Amidst this turmoil, Sam Griswold Goodrich captures an image where Sidney engages in parleys with a defiant messenger from Ireland. The English army stands ready for battle while diplomatic efforts are made to bridge differences. John Derricke's woodcut plate from "The Image of Ireland" transports us back to 1581 as Sidney himself negotiates with Irish messengers amid preparations for war. This engraving reminds us that sometimes words hold more power than weapons on the battlefield. Similarly, during the Eastern Question involving Turks and Alexinatz during an armistice period, diplomacy takes center stage as both sides engage in discussions seeking common ground. Julian and Frankish Chiefs also find themselves involved in such dialogues around 1880 - showcasing how parleys transcend time and geography. Moving eastward into Afghanistan, Major Cavagnari arranges protection through parleys with shinwarries during the Afghan War. These exchanges demonstrate that communication can be key to securing safety even amidst hostility. Meanwhile, engravings depicting meetings between Robert Devereux and Hugh O'Neill or journeys from Alexinatz to Servian Camp further emphasize how parleys were instrumental in navigating complex political landscapes throughout history.