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Jane Austen, c1789, (1919). After a painting previously attributed to John Zoffany. Recent analysis suggests that this work shows Jane Austen (1775-1817) at the age of 13
"Children Playing at Horses", by C. R. Leslie, in the late International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: W Thomas"Children Playing at Horses", by C. R. Leslie, in the late International Exhibition, 1862. 'We cannot seize and confine in words the delicate aroma of natural truth
"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie...South Kensington Museum, 1864. Creator: W Thomas"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie, R.A., in the Sheepshanks Collection, South Kensington Museum, 1864. Engraving of a painting
'Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman'; after C.R.Leslie, R.A. C.1830, 1890. Creator: Unknown'Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman'; after C.R.Leslie, R.A. C.1830, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890
Scene from A Winter's Tale, n.d. Creator: Charles Robert LeslieScene from A Winter's Tale, n.d
James William Wallack, 1835 / 40. Creator: Charles Robert LeslieJames William Wallack, 1835/40
Gipseying Party, ca. 1830. Creator: Asher Brown DurandGipseying Party, ca. 1830
The Last Throw, ca. 1840. Creator: Charles Robert LeslieThe Last Throw, ca. 1840
Sir Robert Peel, Bart. 1838, (1919). After a painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London. Peel (1788-1850) was Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1834-1835 and 1841-1846
Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen Consort of George III, 1761-1762, (1919). After a painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London
John Wilkes, c1769, (1919). English journalist and radical MP John Wilkes (1762-1763). On several occasions the London mob rose in his support and the streets resounded to cries of Wilkes
Horace Walpole, Fourth Earl of Orford, (1919). Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford (1717-1797), also known as Horace Walpole, was an English art historian, man of letters
Henry Fielding, (1919). Fielding (1707-1754) was an English novelist and dramatist. From an engraving after the pen-and-ink sketch by William Hogarth
John Evelyn, c1687, (c1818), (1911). Artist: Thomas BraggJohn Evelyn, c1687, (c1818), (1911). Diarist and virtuoso John Evelyn (1620-1706) depicted c1687 in an engraving after a painting. Illustration from Historical Portraits 1600-1700
Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, early 17th century, (1911). Artist: Renold ElstrackRobert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, early 17th century, (1911). English statesman Robert Cecil (1563-1612) succeeded his father as an advisor to Elizabeth I
John Hooper, (1909). Artist: R WhiteJohn Hooper, (1909). Hooper (1495-1555) was Bishop of Gloucester and, later, Worcester in the 1550s. A committed Protestant, he was executed and martyred in 1555 during the reign of Mary I
Sir Christopher Hatton, (1909). Hatton (1540-1591) was Lord Chancellor of England. From a portrait in the possession of the Earl of Winchilsea and Nottingham. Illustration from Historical Portraits
Bishop Fisher, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the YoungerBishop Fisher, (1909). Saint John Fisher, English Catholic bishop, cardinal and martyr (1469-1535), protested against King Henry VIIIs intention to divorce Catherine of Aragon
Humphry Duke of Gloucester, (1909). Artist: Jacques LeboucqHumphry Duke of Gloucester, (1909). Humphrey Duke of Gloucester (1391-1447), the first notable patron of Englands humanists, was the fourth son of King Henry IV of England by his first wife
William Shakespeare, (1909). Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language. From the Bust at Stratford-on-Avon. Illustration from Historical Portraits
Cardinal Wolsey, (1909). Artist: Jacques LeboucqCardinal Wolsey, (1909). Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was Henry VIIIs most important government minister
James IV, King of Scotland, (1909). Artist: Jacques LeboucqJames IV, King of Scotland, (1909). King James IV (1473-1513). From the drawing attributed to Jacques le Boucq of Artois in the Library of the town of Arras. Illustration from Historical Portraits
Cardinal Beaufort, (1909). Medieval English clergyman Henry Beaufort (c1375-1447) was Bishop of Lincoln and of Winchester, and later a cardinal
Richard II, c1390, (1909). The reign of Richard II (1367-1400) began in 1377 and was characterised by intermittent periods of tension between the king and the barons
William IV, c1831, (1919). Artist: FC LewisWilliam IV, c1831, (1919). After a painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London. King William IV (1765-1837) who came to the throne in 1830
George Frederick Handel, c1720, (1919)George Frederick Handel, (1919). German baroque composer Handel (1685-1759) lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece, Messiah
John Digby, First Earl of Bristol, early 17th century, (1911). Artist: Renold ElstrackJohn Digby, First Earl of Bristol, early 17th century, (1911). Digby (1580-1653) was an English diplomat, and a royalist during the English Civil War
Edmund Bonner, (1909). Bonner (c1500-1569) was Bishop of London, and became notorious as Bloody Bonner for his role in the persecution of heretics under the Catholic government of Mary I of England
Richard III, (1909). Richard (1452-1485) was King of England from 1483 until his death and the last king from the House of York
Queen Katherine (King Henry VIII), c1870. Artist: Charles W SharpeQueen Katherine (King Henry VIII), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]
Autolycus (The Winters Tale), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]
Falstaff and his Friends (The Merry Wives of Windsor), c1870. Artist: W GreatbatchFalstaff and his Friends (The Merry Wives of Windsor), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]
Queen Victorias Coronation, 1838. Artist: Samuel CousinsScene of Queen Victoria receiving the Sacrament at her coronation in Westminster Abbey, London, 1838
Queen Victoria in her Coronation Robe, 1838. Artist: Charles Robert LeslieQueen Victoria in her Coronation Robe, 1838. Victoria (1819-1901) succeeded her uncle, William IV, to the throne in 1837
A Scene from Tristram Shandy (?Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman?), 1829?30, (c1915). Artist: Charles Robert LeslieA Scene from Tristram Shandy (?Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman?), 1829-30, (c1915). Held by the Tate, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900
Queen Victoria in the Coronation robes, 1838 (1906). Artist: Charles Robert LeslieQueen Victoria in the Coronation robes, 1838 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]
Elizabeth Fry, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935Elizabeth Fry. From the painting by Charles Robert Leslie R. A. at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas
Lady Jane Greys Reluctance to Accept the Crown, (19th century). Artist: Herbert BourneLady Jane Greys Reluctance to Accept the Crown, (19th century). Lady Jane Grey, (1537-1554), was Queen regnant of the Kingdom of England for nine days in 1553
The christening of the Princess Royal, 1841, (1900). Queen Victorias daughter, Victoria, Princess Royal (1840-1901), is baptised in a Christian ceremony in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace
Petruchio, 1891. A character from The Taming of the Shrew. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave,s Hart & C
Katharine, 1891. A character from The Taming of the Shrew. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave,s Hart & C
Florizel and Perdita, 1891. The lovers from The Winters Tale. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave,s Hart & C
Falstaff, 1891. Sir John Falstaff, a character from Henry IV Parts I and II, and The Merry Wives of Windsor. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott
Queen Victoria receiving the Sacrament at her Coronation, 28 June 1838, (1900). In 1837 Queen Victoria took the throne after the death of her uncle William IV
Elizabeth Fry, 1844. Artist: J CochranElizabeth Fry, 1844. Elizabeth Fry was a Quaker minister and prison reformer, who was also famous for introducing more humane conditions for the voyage of convicts to New South Wales
Mary Queen of Scots, (1909). Artist: Francois ClouetMary Queen of Scots, (1909). The Catholic Mary I of Scotland (Mary Stuart, 1542-1587), was executed by order of Elizabeth I