Charles Collection (page 21)

Welwyn Church Proposed New Tower
An architectural drawing which proposes some restoration work and the erection of a new tower at Welwyn Church, Hertfordshire

House At Stansted, Essex
An architectural drawing which proposes the erection of a house at Stansted, Essex, for Harry Chester Esq. built by contractor Mr. J

Hanover Gate Mansions, Regent's Park
An architectural drawing which proposes the erection of three blocks, each containing ten flats, now named Hanover Gate Mansions, it is situated at Park Road, Regent's Park

Malvern College Chapel
A photograph of the chapel of Malvern College, Malvern, Worcestershire, opened in 1899 by Arthur Blomfield, then extended in 1908 by his son, the architect, Charles James Blomfield. Date: circa 1908

Chester Cathedral Memorial
A pair of architectural drawings of a fence design, and a memorial to the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Lupus Grosvenor, 1825-1899

Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
An architectural drawing showing the front pillared face of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, the founders building was designed by architect Elias George Basevi

The King's House, Burhill, Surrey, architect Charles Beresford Marshall, built for King George V Date: 1936

Coldstream Guards, first meeting with King Charles II
The Coldstream Guards first meeting with King Charles II on the restoration of the monarchy Date: 1660

Sergeant Ewart capturing the French eagle at Waterloo
Sergeant Charles Ewart capturing the French 45th Regiment's eagle standard at the Battle of Waterloo - The Bird Catchers, Royal Scots Greys Date: 1815

Silhouette portrait of Charles Dickens aged about fourteen Date: circa 1820s

Cartoons, Conscientious Charles, A Story of the Census - trying to complete the census form accurately, he tries to discover his mother-in-law's true age Date: 1891

Faust Act V, Les Agnes
A sketch depiction of a scene from Act 5 of Faust, an opera by Charles Gounod to a French liberetto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre. Date: circa 1901

Soldier Escorting A Woman
An illustration which shows a French military soldier escorting an older lady by the arm, walking away, seen from behind. Date: circa 1901

Portrait Of An Infant
A portrait sketch of a young girl, gazing calmly toward the viewer, with a relaxed smile. Date: 1901

La Lutte Pour L'Amour, The Fight For Love
This illustration portrays the hulking figure of a fighter with his arm placed around a much smaller woman, who is looking up into his eyes. Date: circa 1901

French Caricatures, Hodgepodge of Heads
A selection of caricatures of prominent French figures, including Minister of Public Works Pierre Baudin, painter Albert Pierre Rene Maignan, historian and journalist Georges Eugene Sorel

Nos Paysans
A portrait sketch of a peasant holding a cup bearing a message translating to our women, beside a lady wearing a cross around her neck, holding a book on her lap. Date: 1901

The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, The Medal
An illustration which shows the scene of two men speaking, amongst others in the background, about the acquisition of a military medal, and how one of them does not have it. Date: circa 1901

Cecile Sorel With A Bird Of Paradise
A caricature sketch of French comic actress, Celine Emilie Seurre, known as Cecile Sorel, known for her highly extravagant costumes, she had a starring role in La Tosca

Sada Yacco, La Belle Otero and Le Bargy
A selection of three caricature sketches, including a portrait of Japanese geisha, actress and dancer, Sada Yacco, 1871-1946, a side profile study of Agustina del Carmen Otero Iglesias

Cupid Imprisoned
This illustration depicts an old crone with a predatory owl upon her head, pulling along a cart decorated with poppy flowers, upon which sits a cage containing an imprisoned Cupid, the god of love

The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, Two Sketches
A pair of sketches, one displaying a scene in which a military tailor is trying to force close a jacket that is clearly too small, on a poor man who risks being suffocated

Greatness And Modesty
This sketch shows a very large gentleman approaching a girl from behind, to give her a flower, she is carrying a round container

The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, Recruitment General
An illustration which shows the scene of two men speaking with a military general, who is judging how they look as the basis of recruitment. Date: circa 1901

Megalomania
A portrait illustration of a large lady wearing a white dress and a yellow hat with orange floral decoration, looking down at a child acting older than his age, as he smokes a cigar at her knee

Emile Bergerat
A caricature sketch portraying the French poet and playwright, Emile Bergerat, 1845-1923, who was also known by his pseudonyms, l'Homme masque, Caliban and Ariel

Deux Amis
A group portrait sketch of two friends, after having enjoyed a light meal, one has his arm over the other's shoulder as he picks his teeth. Date: circa 1901

Lady With Cherub
A sketch depicting a lady gracefully floating, swathed in light, a cherub looks on in the foreground, shrouded in darkness. Date: circa 1901

Comical Sketch
A comical sketch depicting a scene of two men in conversation, with a view of a city behind them, one of which is saying how his daughter was born with a crushed strawberry upon her buttock

The Maid
A sketch which shows a large man, having removed his hat, speaking with a young maid who is standing in the hallway. Date: circa 1901

Women In Conversation
This sketch portrait a pair of ladies dressed in outdoor clothes and decorative hats, speaking with each other, outside a cluster of houses standing behind them. Date: circa 1901

The Foreigner
A sketch of a woman standing beside a stout man, was accompanied with a caption translated from French, You're hiding something from me, Zephyrin! Alas

Taking An Exit
This sketch shows a husband and wife leaving a venue, with cases in their hands, the woman looks rather unimpressed. Date: circa 1901

Walking Along The Street
A sketch of a gentleman walking along a French cobbled street path, past an open doorway in which an old woman is standing. Date: circa 1901

Le Galant Jardinier
A portrait sketch of a proudly postured man, known as The Gallant Gardener, standing with his cane in hand, by a patch of tall grass, his countryside home visible in the background. Date: circa 1901

Portrait De Famille
Ironically titled Family Portrait, this sketch shows a seated, elderly lady reading a book on her own, but placed beside a portrait painting of a young woman, who appears to be looking down at her

Depute En Tournee
This sketch portrait a member of parliament on tour, visiting an older lady standing outside her property, he is politely holding his hat, with a folder tucked under one arm. Date: circa 1901

Plaisir Du Dimanche
A portrait sketch of two guards sitting on a bench outside a gated entrance during a break, one is enjoying a smoke. Date: circa 1901

Gentlemen In Conversation
A sketch comprising of a large group of top hat wearing gentlemen conversing in separate groups, relating to artists being the Brain of Paris Date: circa 1901

Speaking To A Crowd
This sketch shows a man speaking to a crowd of people of various descriptions, asking to be lent a note of 100 Francs. Date: circa 1901

A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy
This sketch shows a group of four gentlemen interacting, visually representing the following caption, translated in English. Mr

Evening Procession
This sketch shows a scene in which a procession of people are walking along a cobbled street in the evening. Date: circa 1901

Speaking With Ponce
This sketch shows a gentlemen adjusting the buttons of his friend's jacket, while saying I confess this to you, Ponce: I was almost afraid that my wife would deceive me. Date: circa 1901

Lady and Gentleman Strolling
A sketch of a French woman walking alongside a gentleman outside, with a church visible in the background, accompanied with the caption

La Belle Madame Grenouil, Et Ses Adorateurs
A group portrait sketch comprising of the central figure, Madame Grenouil, with a smug look on her face, surrounded by five older, adoring men. Date: circa 1901

Playing Cards
A sketch portraying a seated man looking up from his game, towards a standing fellow whose hand is spread over the cards. Date: circa 1901

Sitting By The Window
A portrait sketch of an elderly woman holding some cloth on her lap, as she sits beside a window looking out to a harbour scene of ships. Date: circa 1901

Men At A Cafe
A sketch which shows a scene where two men are speaking at a cafe table, one is saying, I don't understand how with your name, you haven't made some rich marriage yet. Date: circa 1901

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