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Corpus, the Reverend Thomas Fowler, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, 1899. Artist: FTDCorpus, the Reverend Thomas Fowler, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, 1899. Fowler (1832-1904) was President of Corpus Christi College
Union Steamship Sir Francis Henry Evans, British businessman and politician, 1896. Artist: SpyUnion Steamship Sir Francis Henry Evans, British businessman and politician, 1896. Evans (1840-1907) was Conservative MP for Southampton (1888-1895, 1896-1900) and for Maidstone (1901-1906)
A German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898. Artist: SpyA German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898. In 1898 Eckardstein brokered a meeting between Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain
Whitehaven, Augustus Helder, British politician, 1896. Artist: SpyWhitehaven, Augustus Helder, British politician, 1896. A Conservative, Helder was elected MP for Whitehaven in 1895. A print from Vanity Fair, April 30th 1896
Soldier and Correspondent, Colonel Francis William Rhodes DSO, 1899. Artist: SpySoldier and Correspondent, Colonel Francis William Rhodes DSO, 1899. The brother of Cecil Rhodes, Francis William Rhodes distinguishe himself on the expedition to the Sudan that failed to save
Mr James Weatherby, 1890. Artist: Liborio ProsperiMr James Weatherby, 1890. Weatherby was a member of a famous firm of racehorse auctioneers. A print from Vanity Fair, May 17th 1890
North Huntingdonshire, Ailwyn Fellowes, British politician, 1896. Artist: SpyNorth Huntingdonshire, Ailwyn Fellowes, British politician, 1896. A Conservative, Fellowes served as an MP from 1887-1906
She Henry Rider Haggard, British author, 1887. Artist: SpyShe Henry Rider Haggard, British author, 1887. A print from Vanity Fair, May 21st 1887. H Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was a prolific writer of adventure novels, many of them set in Africa
Fulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. Artist: SpyFulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. A Conservative, Fisher (1853-1920) served as MP for Fulham from 1885-1906 and again from 1910-1918
Newcastle on Tyne, Joseph Cowen, British politician, 1872. Artist: CoideNewcastle on Tyne, Joseph Cowen, British politician, 1872. Cowen, a Newcaste-upon-Tyne mine owner, was elected to Parliament as a Liberal in 1865
John Bright, British Radical and Liberal politician, 1869. Artist: Carlo PellegriniJohn Bright, British Radical and Liberal politician, 1869. Will the Sentimental Orator be Lost in the Practical Minister, or Will Both be Extinguished?
Big Ben George Bentinck, British politician, 1871. Artist: CoideBig Ben George Bentinck, British politician, 1871. A print from Vanity Fair, August 5th 1871
Little Ben, George Cavendish-Bentinck, British politician, 1871. Artist: CoideLittle Ben, George Cavendish-Bentinck, British politician, 1871. Cavendish-Bentinck (1821-1891) served as a Conservative MP from 1859 until his death
He has Succeeded in Volunteering, Viscount Ranelagh, 1870. Artist: Carlo PellegriniHe has Succeeded in Volunteering, Viscount Ranelagh, 1870. A print from Vanity Fair, June 25th 1870
The Cool of the Evening, Lord Houghton, English poet and politician, 1870. Artist: Carlo PellegriniThe Cool of the Evening, Lord Houghton, English poet and politician, 1870. Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton (1809-1885), was a member of the literary set known as the Apostles Club
H A C, the Earl of Denbigh, 1894. Artist: SpyH A C, the Earl of Denbigh, 1894. A print from Vanity Fair, August 23rd 1894
Serjeants Inn Hall, Chancery Lane, London, c1830. Artist: WH BondSerjeants Inn Hall, Chancery Lane, London, c1830
The new Custom House, from Billingsgate, City of London, c1830. Artist: William TomblesonThe new Custom House, from Billingsgate, City of London, c1830
Church of St Swithin and the London Stone, Cannon Street, City of London, c1830. Artist: J TingleChurch of St Swithin and the London Stone, Cannon Street, City of London, c1830. Said to be the spot from which the Romans measured all distances in Britannia
Haberdashers Alms Houses, Hoxton, Hackney, London, 1828. Artist: John RolphHaberdashers Alms Houses, Hoxton, Hackney, London, 1828. The almshouses were built with money bequeathed to the Haberdashers Company by Robert Aske, a merchant who died in 1689
Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London, 19th century. Artist: William WoolnothBroad Street, Bloomsbury, London, 19th century
Lansdowne House, Westminster, London, 1815. Artist: J ShuryLansdowne House, Westminster, London, 1815. The residence of the Marquess of Lansdowne, designed by Robert Adam
The Queens Palace, Pimlico, London, c1840s. A view of Buckingham Palace
View of the Strand, Westminster, London, 1810. Artist: H le KeuxView of the Strand, Westminster, London, 1810. The view shows the north front of Somerset House and the Church of St Mary-le-Strand, designed by James Gibbs and built in 1714
A Fashionable Canon, Canon Richard Eyton, 1898. Artist: FTDA Fashionable Canon, Canon Richard Eyton, 1898. A print from Vanity Fair, May 19th 1898
Merchant Taylors, the Reverend James Augustus Hessey DCL, 1874. Artist: Carlo PellegriniMerchant Taylors, the Reverend James Augustus Hessey DCL, 1874. Hessey was headmaster of Merchant Taylors School from 1845-1870. A print from Vanity Fair, October 17th 1874
Chester Square, Canon Fleming, British clergyman, 1899. Artist: SpyChester Square, Canon Fleming, British clergyman, 1899. A print from Vanity Fair, June 29th 1899
A Fifteenth Earl, the Earl of Moray, 1898. Artist: SpyA Fifteenth Earl, the Earl of Moray, 1898. Edmund Archibald Stuart (1840-1901), 15th Earl of Moray. A print from Vanity Fair, June 9th 1898
A Radical Leader, Henry Fawcett MP, British politician and economist, 1872. Artist: Melchiorre DelficoA Radical Leader, Henry Fawcett MP, British politician and economist, 1872. Fawcett (1833-1884) was blinded in a shooting accident in 1858
Charlie, Captain Charles Harold Longfield Beatty DSO, British racehorse trainer, 1903. Artist: GDGCharlie, Captain Charles Harold Longfield Beatty DSO, British racehorse trainer, 1903. A print from Vanity Fair, December 31st 1903
He Devoured France with Activity, Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1872. Artist: MontbardHe Devoured France with Activity, Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1872. A print from Vanity Fair, October 19th 1872
Artist and R A, William Quiller Orchardson, Scottish artist, 1898. Artist: SpyArtist and R A, William Quiller Orchardson, Scottish artist, 1898. Born in Scotland, Orchardson (1832-1910) was a subject and portrait painter who moved to London in 1862
Late 18th century decorative furniture, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyLate 18th century decorative furniture, 1911-1912. Satinwood and mahogany inlaid pianoforte with Wedgewood plaques, ormolu mounts, panel and stars
Painted and inlaid satinwood sideboard and mahogany bracket clock, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyPainted and inlaid satinwood sideboard and mahogany bracket clock, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd
The Sister Inlaid Double Secretaire and Bookcase Cabinet, Sheraton, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleySheraton sister inlaid double secretaire and bookcase cabinet, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd
Throne room in the Palace of Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyThrone room in the Palace of Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd, London
Circular table and folding screen, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyCircular table and folding screen, 1911-1912. A table of various marbles, with chased gilt mounts and a folding screen of carved and gilt wood with silk panels
Oval mirror and bed of Napoleon I, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyOval mirror and bed of Napoleon I, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd, London, 1911-1912
Carved gilt couch covered in rose Brocade de Lyon, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyCarved gilt couch covered in rose Brocade de Lyon, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd, London
Bedroom, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyBedroom, 1911-1912. Carved gilt draped domed bed, bureau toilette in marquetery, cartonnier in green lacquer. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History
Salon de Musique of Marie Antoinette, Chambre a Coucher, Palais de Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912Music room of Marie Antoinette, Palais de Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. Carved gilt console, gilt settee in Beauvais tapestry, table with ormolu mounts and sevres plaques
Gilt state bed of Marie Antoinette, Queens Bedroom, Palais de Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyGilt state bed of Marie Antoinette, Queens Bedroom, Palais de Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. The Lyonnais silk hangings were designed by Phillippe de Lasalle
Jewel cabinet of Marie Antoinette, Versailles, France, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyJewel cabinet of Marie Antoinette, Versailles, France, 1911-1912. Of mahogany, gilt, inlaid, with carved and painted plaques, Versailles, France
Escritoire a toilette, French, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyEscritoire a toilette, French, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1911-1912. Believed to have been the property of Queen Marie Antoinette. French transitional Rococo-Louis XVI style
Upright secretaire, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyUpright secretaire, 1911-1912. Inlaid in various woods with cast, chased and gilt bronze mounts. From the Wallace Collection, London
Desk of Louis XV, the Louvre, Paris, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyDesk of Louis XV, the Louvre, Paris, 1911-1912. Bureau du Roi Louis XV, cylinder desk in French transitional Louis XV-XVI style
Inlaid ormolu mounted upright secretaire, French, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyInlaid ormolu mounted upright secretaire, French, 1911-1912. Made from sycamore, tulip, kingwood, holly and other woods natural and stained
French panelled room, Wallace Collection, London, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin FoleyFrench panelled room, Wallace Collection, London, 1911-1912. Style of the regence. Carved oak chair, Ormolu mounted mahogany writing table and Ormolu mounted bombe commode