Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection

The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, Unknown
The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), nicknamed Monty and the Spartan General

The New Magic: Sending Pictures by Wireless and the Unescapable Telephone, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Hooded British Territorials charging the German Trenches at Loos, September 25th, 1915, 1916. British troops in gas masks charged German trenches at the Battle of Loos on the Western Front

A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson
A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1942]

The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917
" The Campbells are Coming!" Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917. The tune of the The Campbells Are Coming was played by pipers at the Battle of Delville Wood

Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. German Cameroon was an African colony of the German Empire from 1884 to 1916

The Historic Landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th
The Historic Landing from the " River Clyde" at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th, 1915, 1916. Sedd el Bahr was the site of V Beach, the landing zone for SS River Clyde

General Count Luigi Cadorna, 1917. Creator: Unknown
General Count Luigi Cadorna, 1917. Marshal of Italy Luigi Cadorna (1850-1928) Italian General and Marshal of Italy, Chief of Staff of the Italian Army during the first part of World War I

Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Strategic withdrawal from the Galicia-Poland by the Imperial Russian Army during September 1915

Map illustrating the Russian Invasion of East Prussia, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the Russian Invasion of East Prussia, 1915. From August to September 1914, the Russian Empire invaded Germany on the Eastern Front

The Zeppelin Bombardment of Antwerp in August, 1814, in Defiance of the Hague Convention, 1915. On the night of 25/26 August

Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front

Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Fighting began in January 1915, when a German-led Ottoman force invaded the Sinai Peninsula, then part of the British Protectorate of Egypt

Women at Work that Men might Fight, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Women at Work that Men might Fight, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Sunday on the Western Front: Chaplain Conducts Impromptu Service, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sunday on the Western Front: Chaplain Conducts Impromptu Service, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Eastern Area of the Great War, 1915. Creator: Unknown
The Eastern Area of the Great War, 1915. The Eastern Front was a frontier between the Russian Empire and Romania on one side and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria

Map indicating the Position of the Allied Naval Victory in the Baltic, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map indicating the Position of the Allied Naval Victory in the Baltic, 1916. A British submarine flotilla operated in the Baltic Sea for three years during the First World War, on 19 August 1915

Map of Two and a Half Years Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map of Two and a Half Years Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The First V. C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The First V.C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Second-Lieut. G. H. Woolley s. defence of Hill 60 made him the first British Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross

British Infantry Storm Ruined Heudicourt, 1917. Creator: Unknown
British Infantry Storm Ruined Heudicourt, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Map Showing the Relation of Serbia to Neighbouring States, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the Relation of Serbia to Neighbouring States, 1916. The Serbian campaign was fought from late July 1914, when Austria-Hungary invaded Serbia at the outset of World War I

Chocolate and Apples Behind the British Lines, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Chocolate and Apples Behind the British Lines, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Detailed Map of Gallipoli and Dardanelles, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Detailed Map of Gallipoli and Dardanelles, 1916. The Gallipoli campaign took place on the Gallipoli peninsula from 17 February 1915 to 9 January 1916

An Evening Concert in Officers Mess of the Artists Rifles, 1917. Creator: Unknown
An Evening Concert in Officers Mess of the Artists Rifles, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Spirit of Our Old Navy Yet Llives - The Drake Touch in the North Sea, 1915
The Spirit of Our Old Navy Yet Llives - The " Drake Touch" in the North Sea, 1915. British Battle cruiser Squadron sinking German cruisers

Guarding Britains Food Supplies, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Guarding Britains Food Supplies, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J. A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Limited, London, 1915]

Coaling the Fleet During a Gale, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Coaling the Fleet During a Gale, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Campaign in German East Africa, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Campaign in German East Africa, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The War Map of Western Europe, 1915. Creator: Unknown
The War Map of Western Europe, 1915. Following the outbreak of war in August 1914, the German Army opened the Western Front by invading Luxembourg and Belgium

Map of Poland Showing Position of Conflicting Nations on July 24th, 1915, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map of Poland Showing Position of Conflicting Nations on July 24th, 1915, 1916. Because of its geographical position between fighting powers

General Sir Henry S. Rawlinson, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. 1917. Creator: Unknown
General Sir Henry S. Rawlinson, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. (1864-1925) was a British World War 1 general who commanded the Fourth Army of the British Expeditionary Force at the battles of the Somme (1916)

Forward with the Tricolour: French Infantry advance to Meet the Enemy, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Forward with the Tricolour: French Infantry advance to Meet the Enemy, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Emperor of Russia with the Grand Duke Nicholas at the Front, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor of Russia with the Grand Duke Nicholas at the Front, 1916. Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich, a Russian general in World War One

Dr. Woodrow Wilson, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Woodrow Wilson, 1917. (1856 -1924) was an American statesman, lawyer, and academic who served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921

Under the Blue Cross: Wounded Horses Being Conveyed to the Veterinary Hospital, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A

German Troops Occupying the City of Liege, 1915 Creator: Unknown
German Troops Occupying the City of Liege While the Forts Still Thundered Defiance of the Invaders Advance, 1915. The attack on Liege, a town protected by a ring fortress

Vice Admiral Sir John Jellicoes Flagship, Iron Duke, Being Coaled at Sea. Inset: Vice-Admiral Jellicoe, 1915. Iron Duke was flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War

Map Showing German Retreat in the West, 1917, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing German Retreat in the West, 1917, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Famous French Leaders: General Joffre, General D Urbal, and General Foch. 1916. Joseph Joffre, Commander-in-Chief on the Western Front with officer Victor d Urbal

The Principal Railways of Europe and Asia Minor, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The Principal Railways of Europe and Asia Minor, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton

On the Homeward Journey: Conveying Wounded from Collecting Posts to Dressing Stations, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII

First Positions of the Two Million Troops of the Warring Nations, 1915. Creator: Unknown
First Positions of the Two Million Troops of the Warring Nations, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J. A. Hammerton

General Sir William Robert Robertson, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. D. S. O. 1917. Creator: Unknown
General Sir William Robert Robertson, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. D.S.O. 1917. Field Marshal William Robert Robertson (1860-1933) British Army officer and Chief of the Imperial General Staff

Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. 1915. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. 1915. Admiral of the Fleet John Rushworth Jellicoe, (1859-1935), Royal Navy officer

The New Territory which General Botha added to the Empire, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The New Territory which General Botha added to the Empire, 1916. General Botha declared the Transvaal to the British Empire and represented the Boers in peace negotiations

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Sir John Alexander Hammerton was a renowned artist and creator of various captivating illustrations that depicted significant moments in history. One of his notable works includes a portrayal of the 8th Army commander, Bernard Law Montgomery, in 1942. With his artistic skills, Hammerton captured the essence and strength of this influential figure. In another piece, he immortalized the bravery and determination of hooded British Territorials as they fearlessly charged towards German trenches at Loos on September 25th, 1915. The intensity and courage displayed by these soldiers are vividly portrayed through Hammerton's brushstrokes. Hammerton also celebrated victories with his artistry, such as "The Campbells are Coming. " where he depicted brave pipers playing Highland regiments to victory in 1917. This artwork beautifully captures the spirit and pride associated with Scottish military traditions. Among his collection is an illustration showcasing the historic landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr during Gallipoli on April 25th. Through this piece, Hammerton commemorated a crucial moment in history when troops embarked on their mission amidst challenging circumstances. Maps were also part of Sir John Alexander Hammerton's repertoire; one example being a map illustrating the Russian retreat from Galicia in summer 1915. His attention to detail allowed viewers to understand complex military strategies employed during World War I. Another map created by him showcased the Russian invasion of East Prussia in 1915. These maps served as valuable resources for understanding historical events while appreciating Hammerton's talent for visual storytelling. Hammerton didn't limit himself to war-related subjects alone; he also shed light on other significant events like "The Zeppelin Bombardment of Antwerp" which occurred in August 1814 against international conventions set forth by The Hague Convention. His expertise extended beyond battlefields too; he crafted detailed maps highlighting territories like German Cameroon Colony (1916) and Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula (1917).