Penelope Collection

Freda Dudley Ward and her children
Freda Dudley Ward photographed with her two daughters, Penelope and Angela. Winifred (Freda) Dudley Ward, nee Birkin, was the mistress of the Duke of Windsor when he was Prince of Wales

FAB 1 Thunderbirds Car

Odysseus returns to his wife Penelope
Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope, and his dog, Argos

The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, 1818. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, 1818. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Peggy Prince received an M.B.E. after making two journeys out to sea in a canoe in order to rescue the crew of a crashed bomber, saving the wireless operators life. 1940

Odysseus & Penelope
Having killed the Suitors, the hero Odysseus (Ulysses) embraces his faithful wife, Penelope, while two adoring maids watch them

Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope

Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War. From left to right: Menelaus, Paris, Diomedes, Ulysses, Nestor, Achilles and Agamemnon. Sette principali Eroi della Guerra Trojana

Odyssey: Odysseus and Penelope reunited (colour litho)
5204806 Odyssey: Odysseus and Penelope reunited (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus and Penelope reunited)

Odyssey / Penelope / Gorguet
Penelope with her maids, weaving a shroud for her father-in-law. (She unravelled this every night because she had promised to chose one of her Suitors as soon as it was completed)

Viscountess Harcourt and daughters by Madame Yevonde
Viscountess Harcourt and two daughters by Madame Yevonde. She was the wife of the 2nd Viscount Harcourt. Her daughters are the Hon. Elizabeth Ann Harcourt (b. 1932) and the Hon

Odysseus Slays Suitors
Throwing off his disguise and stringing his bow, which none of the men could string, Odysseus (Ulysses) kills the Suitors of his wife Penelope, at Ithaca

Penelope Brings the Bow
At Ithaca, Odysseus despondent wife Penelope and her maids bring Odysseus bow to the Suitors. If any of them are strong enough to string it, they win her hand

Penelope Embroidering
at work on her embroidery, which she will unstitch at night to avoid remarriage; Odysseus faithful dog Argus, at her side, awaits, as she does, his masters return

The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 1805 (aquatint)
1579741 The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 1805 (aquatint); (add.info.: Aquatint of the capture of the Guillaume Tell and the frigate Penelope raking her from astern. Print by J. Wells)

Penelope and her loom, 1866 (engraving)
537599 Penelope and her loom, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Penelope and her loom. In Ancient Greek legend wife of Ulysses, mother of Telemachus and an example of domestic virtue)

Poster for the Opera Pénélope by Gabriel Fauré, 1913. Creator: Rochegrosse, Georges Antoine (1859-1938)
Poster for the Opera Penelope by Gabriel Faure, 1913. Private Collection

The International Exhibition: clock, candelabra, and portes bouquets, by M. Poilleux... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: clock, candelabra, and portes bouquets, by M. Poilleux, of Paris, 1862....the French have long surpassed us in cheapness of production and in artistic taste

Statue depicting Penelope; work preserved in the Prado Gallery, Madrid Spain Madrid, Prado Gallery Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1917 ca.. Date of Artwork:X sec

Miss Penelope Pike by Madame Yevonde
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph of Miss Penelope Pike who had just announced her engagement to the elder son of the Marquess and Marchioness of Zetland

Penelope with the Suitors, 1509, (1909). Artist: Bernardino Pinturicchio
Penelope with the Suitors, 1509, (1909). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From The National Gallery, Vol. One [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London and Edinburgh, 1909]

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus bending his bow in contest with the suitors of his wife. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The meeting of Ulysses and Penelope
The reunion between Ulysses and Penelope. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

WW2 - Silver For A Wedding
A WW2 children's short story illustration depicting a scene in which Penelope Rivers admires her reflection, as she tries on her wedding dress. Date: circa 1940s

Two children in garden of Oddington House, Gloucestershire
Two Talbot Rice children (David Arthur and Cecil Penelope) in the garden of Oddington House, near Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire, October 1935 Date: 1935

Two young children at Hampton Court Castle, Herefordshire
Two Talbot Rice children, sister and brother, Cecil Penelope, standing, and David Arthur as a toddler, seated in a fine perambulator, at Hampton Court Castle, Herefordshire - September 1932

Two Talbot Rice children with their Nurse, Oddington House
Two young Talbot Rice children, David Arthur standing up in his fine (and large!) baby carriage, Cecil Penelope standing alongside, in the grounds of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh

Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, children and nurses on la
A party at Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire - Cecil Penelope Talbot Rice (C) with two nurses and a younger child on the lawn - Summertime. Date: 1932

Children with their nurses and prams at Oddington House
Three young children with their nurses and fantastic perambulators (real and toy!) on the lawn at Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Two young siblings, one standing in a fine baby carriage
Two young siblings, David Arthur Talbot Rice standing up in his fine (and large!) baby carriage, with his sister Cecil Penelope standing behind, in the grounds of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh

Large family group by front entrance of Oddington House
A large family group by the front entrance of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. The children's nurse stands on the far left and a pair of very fine perambulators are ready

Two young children, a pony and their nurse - Oddington House
Two young Talbot Rice children (brother and sister, David Arthur and Cecil Penelope) with a pony, accompanied by their nurse (Nurse Dunning) - Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A young girl with her beautiful toy pram - Oddington House
A young girl (Cecil Penelope Talbot Rice) with her beautiful toy pram on the laws at Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Date: 1932

Two young siblings playing with a beautiful toy pram
Two young Talbot Rice children (brother and sister, David Arthur and Cecil Penelope) playing with a beautiful toy pram on the lawns at Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Date: 1932

Two young children with the Gardener at Oddington House
Two young Talbot Rice children (brother and sister, David Arthur and Cecil Penelope) with the Gardener / Keeper of the Grounds, George Whyton

Eurasian wigeon flying Date: 20-01-2015

A pincushion, basket made of melon seeds, and a long purse
6338743 A pincushion, basket made of melon seeds, and a long purse by Bierweiler, F. C. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A pincushion, basket made of melon seeds, and a long purse)

Two mantelpiece ornaments, an oracle figurine and woman with basket
6338725 Two mantelpiece ornaments, an oracle figurine and woman with basket by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Two mantelpiece ornaments, an oracle figurine and woman with basket)

Straw mat for a coffeepot or candlestick
6338705 Straw mat for a coffeepot or candlestick by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Straw mat for a coffeepot or candlestick. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery
6338701 Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Sewing patterns for muslin embroidery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

A fabric chain, wicker purse, embroidered ridicule and pincushion with ties
6338699 A fabric chain, wicker purse, embroidered ridicule and pincushion with ties by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A fabric chain, wicker purse)

Design for a derelict house made of cardboard for pastilles
6338682 Design for a derelict house made of cardboard for pastilles by Van Houtman (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Design for a derelict house made of cardboard for pastilles)

Models for embroidered muslin purses
6338676 Models for embroidered muslin purses by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models for embroidered muslin purses)

Embroidered chair and foot cushion decorated with fur
6338711 Embroidered chair and foot cushion decorated with fur by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Embroidered chair and foot cushion decorated with fur)

Design for a clock in the form of a ruined tower
6338683 Design for a clock in the form of a ruined tower by Van Houtman (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Design for a clock in the form of a ruined tower)

Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art
6338671 Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art)

Wedding basket and nursery furniture
6338664 Wedding basket and nursery furniture by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Wedding basket and nursery furniture. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

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"Penelope: A Tale of Love, Loyalty, and Strength" In the realm of history and mythology, Penelope stands as a symbol of unwavering devotion and resilience. Just like Freda Dudley Ward fiercely protected her children, Penelope guarded her love for Odysseus during his long absence. As iconic as the FAB 1 Thunderbirds Car, Penelope's story transcends time. She patiently awaited Odysseus' return from war just as she waited for him to come back home after his epic journey. Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War remind us that Penelope's loyalty was tested by countless suitors who sought to claim her hand in marriage. But she remained steadfast until Odysseus finally returned. The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis painting captures the bittersweet emotions that filled Penelope's heart when their son embarked on his own adventures. Like Peggy Prince supporting her loved ones, Penelope had to let go while hoping for their safe return. Odysseus & Penelope share a bond beyond words can express. Their reunion was not only an embrace but also a triumph over adversity—a testament to enduring love against all odds. Viscountess Harcourt and daughters embody the strength passed down through generations—just like how Penelope carried herself with grace throughout her trials. When Odysseus slays suitors upon his return, it signifies more than vengeance; it represents justice restored and faith rewarded. The Odyssey lithograph portrays their ultimate reunion—a moment where joy eclipses years of separation. Within this tale lies Gorguet's depiction of Odyssey/Penelope—an artistic portrayal capturing both beauty and determination within one frame. It serves as a reminder that true love endures even amidst chaos and uncertainty. Penelope's legacy lives on—an emblematic figure whose name echoes through history alongside tales of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.