Esme Collection

David Wright
LANCE-BOMBARDIER DAVID WRIGHT Illustrator and artist, photographed for the Sketch during his time with the Royal Artillery in 1942

Woman washing by David Wright
Beautiful portrait of a woman, possibly the artists wife, Esme, sitting in a small metal bath. Date: c.1948

Esme Berlinger, actress Date: 1890s

Esme Beringer, English actress Date: 1890s

Esme Beringer, British actress, 1901. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Esme Beringer, British actress, 1901

Marshal Marie Esme Patrice Maurice De Mac-Mahon, 1St Duke Of Magenta, 1808 A

Esme Stuart 1St Duke Of Lennox Born Circa 1542 To 1583 Scottish Noble From Iconographia Scotica Or Portraits Of Illustrious Persons Of Scotland By John Pinkerton Published London 1797 Engraved By P

Esme, wife of David Wright
Esme Wright, formerly Esme Little, the wife of David Wright, who he met during the 1930s when she was working as a model, pictured here in Richmond Park, London in 1939

Lovely Legs Cream
Model Esme Bankhead applies moisturising cream to her lovely legs. Date: 1940s

Esme Beringer (1875 - 1972), English actress. Date: 1899

Letter to David Wright from WWII soldier
A letter from Lt. Col J. W. A. Stephenson to the artist David Wright, writing to convey his appreciation of Wrights work in The Sketch, and in particular the painting of his wife Esme

Marshal Macmahon, President of the French Republic
MARSHAL MACMAHON, PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Marshal Marie Esme Patrice Maurice de Mac-Mahon, 1st Duke of Magenta, 13 July 1808 a 17 October 1893

MARSHAL MACMAHON, PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Marshal Marie Esme Patrice Maurice de Mac-Mahon, 1st Duke of Magenta, 13 July 1808 A

Esme seated by David Wright
Portrait by artist David Wright, best known for his pin-ups of his wife, model and muse, Esme pictured looking pensive while seated in an armchair. Date: c.1943

Woman in turban by David Wright
A woman with her hair in a turban or towel, possibly Esme, model wife of the artist, David Wright. Date: c.1948

Esme in a chair by David Wright
Candid black and white sketch by David Wright of his wife, muse and model, Esme, relaxing in an armchair. Date: c.1943

Esme by David Wright
Head and shoulders portrait by David Wright, best known for his pin ups, of his wife, model and muse Esme. Date: c.1943

Portrait of a Woman by David Wright
Lovely pencil sketch of a woman reclining on a sofa by David Wright, possibly the artists wife, Esme. Date: 1940s

Christoph Clavius / Esme B
CHRISTOPH CLAVIUS Bavarian astronomer and mathematician

Giovanni Boccaccio / Esme
GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO Italian writer

Richelieu / Esme De B
CARDINAL RICHELIEU French statesman and cardinal known also as Armand-Jean du Plessis

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Esme, a name that echoes through time and history. From the delicate strokes of David Wright's brush capturing a woman washing, to being known as Esme, wife of David Wright himself. But there is more to this enchanting name than meets the eye. Esme Berlinger, an actress whose talent graced the stages with elegance and charm. Whether it be on Broadway or in Hollywood, her performances left audiences captivated by her sheer brilliance. And let us not forget Esme Beringer, an English actress who mesmerized audiences across Britain with her undeniable talent. Intriguingly enough, there was also an Esme Beringer from 1901 captured forever in art by Ellis & Walery. A British actress whose beauty transcended time through the strokes of a paintbrush. But beyond the realm of entertainment lies another connection to this enigmatic name - a letter addressed to David Wright from a WWII soldier named Esme. A testament to love and longing amidst times of turmoil and uncertainty. And then we delve into history itself; Marshal Marie Esme Patrice Maurice De Mac-Mahon, 1st Duke Of Magenta - his legacy etched into French history as President of the French Republic during tumultuous times. Even further back in time stands Esme Stuart, 1st Duke Of Lennox - a Scottish noble whose influence shaped generations long ago. His portrait immortalized in Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland by John Pinkerton published in London back in 1797. Lastly but certainly not least is Viscountess Curzon photographed by Madame Yevonde herself - embodying grace and sophistication that only someone named Esme could possess. So you see dear reader, "Esme" is not just a mere name but rather an embodiment of artistry, resilience, nobility, and timeless allure woven throughout various realms and eras alike.