Splendour Collection

The Nile is Egypt, Cooks Nile Steamers
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks Nile Steamers, the best way to explore Egypts ancient splendour and modern charm. Showing an ancient monument with hieroglyphics, with two men in Egyptian dress

Malta - Valletta - Interior of St Johns Co-Cathedral Date: circa 1920s

Crystal Palace Broad Wk
The BROAD WALK enables visitors to see Paxtons majestic building in all its splendour. Date: circa 1854

Morning Splendour, 1922 (oil)
CH402045 Morning Splendour, 1922 (oil) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 112x151 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Russia; St. Petersburg; Prince Sigfried dancing with the Swan in the performance of Tchaikovsky s
Russia; St. Petersburg; Prince Sigfried dancing with the Swan in the performance of Tchaikovskys Swan Lake

Semele and Zeus
Beloved by Zeus, Semele (daughter of Cadmus) is tricked into asking him to appear to her in all his splendour; he reluctantly does so, and she burns up

Medieval bridge in Bujaruelo. Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Pyrenees, Spain

Colonel Frederick Richard Thomas Trench-Gascoigne DSO (1851-1937), 1903 (oil on canvas)
LMG157857 Colonel Frederick Richard Thomas Trench-Gascoigne DSO (1851-1937), 1903 (oil on canvas) by Herkomer, Herman Gustave (1863-1935); 68.6x62.2 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall)

Party hosted by the Countess of Aynard Chabrillan
An evening of entertainment entitled A dance of a thousand and one nights held at the abode of the Countess of Aynard Chabrillan on the Rue Christophe-Columb

Marchioness of Londonderry at Londonderry House
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (1878 - 1959), noted society hostess, and, during the First World War director of the Womens Legion

Church at nightfall. Torla, Pyrenees, Spain

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. Pyrenees, Spain

Whitehall, c. 1835 (w/c on paper)
495757 Whitehall, c.1835 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 9.5x15.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin, c. 1660-70 (oil on canvas)
2906888 Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin, c.1660-70 (oil on canvas) by Wright, John Michael (1617-94); 116x106 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Murrough McDermod O'Brien)

Pomp and splendour (colour litho)
2812959 Pomp and splendour (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pomp and splendour)

Galileo at the Court of Isabella, 1878 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 111599)
CH8172 Galileo at the Court of Isabella, 1878 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 111599) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Le General d Hautpoul a Cheval, 1912 (oil on canvas)
615847 Le General d Hautpoul a Cheval, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 124.5x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cumaean Sibyl (engraving)
6021226 The Cumaean Sibyl (engraving) by Morten, Thomas (1836-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cumaean Sibyl. Out of that splendour gliding calm and slow)

Royal Wedding - October 1903 (chromolitho)
732926 Royal Wedding - October 1903 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Wedding Souvenir - October 1903.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Royal elephants with ornate howdahs, India, c. 1870
Royal elephants with ornate howdahs, India, c.1870

Field Of The Cloth Of Gold (aquatint)
3100054 Field Of The Cloth Of Gold (aquatint) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Of The Cloth Of Gold)

Photograph of Sun In Splendour PH, Notting Hill, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Sketch of Sun In Splendour PH, Notting Hill, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Louis XIV (1638-1715) receiving the Papal Legate at Fontainebleau
XZL147670 Louis XIV (1638-1715) receiving the Papal Legate at Fontainebleau, detail from a Gobelins tapestry, 29 July 1664 (tapestry) (see 22905) by Le Brun

Shah Jahan enthroned with Mahabat Khan and a Shaykh, The Padshahnama
2956979 Shah Jahan enthroned with Mahabat Khan and a Shaykh, The Padshahnama, 1629-30 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Abid, son of Aqa Riza (fl.1640); 37x25.2 cm; Arthur M

Charles X (1757-1826) in his Coronation Robes (oil on canvas)
BWM155792 Charles X (1757-1826) in his Coronation Robes (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Louis XIV (1638-1715) receiving the Papal Legate at Fontainebleau on 29 July 1664
CHT271788 Louis XIV (1638-1715) receiving the Papal Legate at Fontainebleau on 29 July 1664 (colour litho) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Sir Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
465966 Sir Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Eyden, Jeremias van der (d.1697); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland)

Playbill, Beauty and the Beast, Theatre Royal, Birmingham
Pantomime playbill, Beauty and the Beast, Theatre Royal, Birmingham

Rome in its original splendour. circa 1788

The Bride entering the Chapel with her father, The Duke of Coburg (engraving)
1064427 The Bride entering the Chapel with her father, The Duke of Coburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bride entering the Chapel with her father)

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) as Patron of Geography and Astronomy
STC195001 Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) as Patron of Geography and Astronomy, Frontispiece to a book of Saxon Maps of England, 1579 (engraving) by English School

Henri IV (1553-1610) King of France, from Receuil des Estampes
STC196066 Henri IV (1553-1610) King of France, from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

The Audience of Cardinal Chigi with Louis XIV (1638-1715) at Fontainebleau
XIR22905 The Audience of Cardinal Chigi with Louis XIV (1638-1715) at Fontainebleau, 29th July 1664, Gobelins factory (tapestry) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); ChAteau de Versailles

The Salon des Nobles, redecorated in 1785 by Marie-Antoinette (1755-93) (photo)
XIR161032 The Salon des Nobles, redecorated in 1785 by Marie-Antoinette (1755-93) (photo) by French School, (18th century); ChAteau de Versailles

Autumn Splendor, 1896 (oil on canvas)
CH402251 Autumn Splendor, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Cropsey, Jasper Francis (1823-1900); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

In all their former splendour, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617054 In all their former splendour, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

The Death of King Warwolf (engraving)
6021197 The Death of King Warwolf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of King Warwolf)

The Splendor of Lines; Linienherrlichkeit, 1908 (oil on canvas)
1195512 The Splendor of Lines; Linienherrlichkeit, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 120x88.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Babur Entertains in Sultan Ibrahim Lodis Palace, detached folio from a dispersed
2956976 Babur Entertains in Sultan Ibrahim Lodis Palace, detached folio from a dispersed copy of Baburnama (Tuzuk-i Baburi) by Zahir-al- Din Muhammad Babur, c.1585 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Beg

Sala di Giove (Jupiter Room) (photo)
MUC169460 Sala di Giove (Jupiter Room) (photo) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

An Elephant Reception for the Prince of Wales, illustration from The Sphere
CHT176676 An Elephant Reception for the Prince of Wales, illustration from The Sphere, 1906 (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cutting through the Vendome Column; Paris Commune 1871
A group of Communards cutting through the base of the column in the Place Vendome, Paris, 1871. The Communards decided to remove the column, a symbol of imperial splendour

PROTESTANT CONFIRMATION
A large group of Protestants are confirmed amid the splendour of Westminster Cathedral. Date: 1871

FAMILY IN SWISS ALPS
Two little girls and their parents relax amid the splendour of the Swiss Alps, with snowy mountains looming behind them. Date: 1950s

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"Captivating Splendour: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" The Nile, Egypt: Embark on a voyage of grandeur aboard Cooks Nile Steamers as the ancient river unveils its majestic secrets. Valletta, Malta: Step into the opulent interior of St Johns Co-Cathedral and be mesmerized by its intricate beauty that transcends time. Crystal Palace Broad Wk: Immerse yourself in the splendorous atmosphere of this iconic venue, where elegance meets innovation in Victorian London. St. Petersburg, Russia: Witness Prince Sigfried gracefully dancing with the Swan in Tchaikovsky's enchanting performance, a spectacle that epitomizes sheer magnificence. Colonel Frederick Richard Thomas Trench-Gascoigne DSO (1851-1937): Marvel at this captivating portrait painted with meticulous detail, capturing an era of noble grandeur. Countess of Aynard Chabrillan's Extravaganza: Attend a lavish party hosted by one of society's most esteemed figures and indulge in an evening filled with glamour and extravagance. Semele and Zeus Mythology Unveiled: Discover the mythical tale brought to life through artistry; witness their divine love story unfold amidst celestial splendor. Medieval Bridge in Bujaruelo, Pyrenees Spain: Traverse back in time as you cross this medieval bridge nestled within Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park - a testament to architectural brilliance against nature's backdrop. Nyika Plateau, Malawi: Be captivated by the untouched beauty of Nyika Plateau as it unfolds before your eyes - an awe-inspiring landscape that exudes natural splendor from every angle. Whitehall c. 1835 (w/c on paper): Transport yourself to historic Whitehall through this exquisite watercolor depiction; immerse in the grandeur of a bygone era.