Alexander Collection (page 6)

The Last Light Of Evening
A landscape etching of some large, gnarled trees beside some hutting rocks and stumps, during the last light of evening. Date: circa 1917

Strathendrick
An etching which shows the large, silhouetted form of a church in the background, with a foreground consisting of a pathway, with banks to each side. Located in Strathendrick, Scotland

Whitehall
An atmospheric painting of a street lamp, lighting a small area, which is otherwise shrouded in darkness, a figure can be seen standing outside a monument. Date: circa 1917

Langham Church
A watercolour of All Souls Church, situated at Langham Place, Marylebone, London, under a night sky, from the end of the street

Cadzow Forest
A landscape etching of a Scottish countryside by Cadzow Forest. Date: circa 1917

Taormina (Old Town)
A landscape oil painting which looks down some rolling hills, leading to the town of Taormina, on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Date: circa 1917

Toys
A painting which depicts the placement of some toys, consisting of a standing pelican on a board with wheels, and a red parrot which appears to be perching on the edge of a box. Date: 1916

Candle
A somewhat sombre painting of a lit candle in a blue holder. Date: circa 1916

War Time
A painting which shows some searchlight beams shooting into the evening sky, above the roof tops of some street buildings. Date: circa 1916

Country Village
A painting of a countryside village scene, where a workman is seated outside a house window with green shutters, along a path which trails up a hill behind. Date: circa 1916

Black Ink
A minimalistic still life painting of a yellow colouring pencil placed beside a black ink pot on a purple background. Date: circa 1916

The House By The Church Candebec
This artwork shows the figure of a man, shrouded in darkness, as he leans on a wall of house, partially lit in the evening, noted as being a building close to the Church Candebec. Date: circa 1916

Alte Brucke
This artwork shows a view of an old bridge spanning a river in Germany, more precise location is unknown. The background is filled by a cluster of buildings

H. R. H. Princess Patricia of Connaught
A portrait oil painting of Princess Victoria Helena Elizabeth of Connaught, 1886-1974, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria who married Admiral Sir Alexander Robert Maule Ramsay in 1919

Captain Campbell Duncan
A portrait oil painting of Captain Cambell Duncan, who is seen contentedly resting his chin on folded arms with a map on his desk. Date: circa 1918

The Cross of Gold
A watercolour painting showing a travelling woman wearing green and brown robes, picking up a golden cross, which lay on the pathway. Date: circa 1918

Alexander Carlisle, Managing Director, Harland & Wolff
Portrait photograph in sepia of the Olympic class designer Alexander Montgomery Carlisle, Managing Director of Harland & Wolff, signed bottom right ever your old father'. Date: early 20th century

Autographs on card, Downshire House, London SW1
Autographs on a card with photo of Downshire House, Belgrave Square, London SW1, relating to an Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of Olympic class liners

Sir George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in play scene
Actors Sir George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in the letters scene from Pinero's play, His House in Order Date: 1906

Actors and Actresses
Edwardian actors and actresses. Mr. Bernard Shaw and Miss Lillah McCarthy. Mr. Fred Terry's Daughter. Mr. Arthur Bourchier. Miss Iris Hoey. Miss Ellen Terry. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree

King of Siam, coronation
The coronation of the King of Siam took place on December 2nd 1911 in Bangkok, in the capital and chief port of King Vajiravudh's kingdom

The Greek royal family
The younger members of the Greek royal family in around 1900. From left to right; The Princess Helen of Sparta, Grand Duchess Marie of Greece Prince George of Sparta, Prince Nicholas of Greece

The Duchess of York's Brothers. Sitting down is Prince Adolphus of Teck, 1st Marquess of Cambridge (August 1868- October 1927)

Colour illustration of woman with red, long beads, earrings
Colour lustration of woman with red, long beads and earrings, and jewel box, in front of a hand mirror. Captioned: ??Man-Killers: The Weapons Woman Wields??

Cavalry Manoeuvres, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Bulgarian forces perform cavalry manoeuvres before Prince Alexander at Mala Tirnova. We see a line of horses lying down with soldiers taking cover behind them, pointing their guns outward

Prince Alexnder of Bulgaria Entering Philippopolis
Prince Alexander of of Bulgaria entering Philippopolis (Plovdiv) at the head of a regiment of Bulgarian Cavalry during the crisis in Eastern Roumelia, 1885

Operators of a Type Composing Machine
Two men operate a type composing machine. The machines collect and arrange the metal types used in early film photographic printing processes, a job previously done by human hand

Diego Garcia de Paredes (1466-1534). Spanish soldier and duellist. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela - Jose del Castillo
Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793). Detail

Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793)

Bust of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). Macedonian King. Portrait of Alexander the Great idealized. 1st-2nd centuries AD. Marble. Probably from Alexandria

Flinders Street, Melbourne
An etching of Flinders Street, which runs parallel to the Yarra River, in Melbourne, and is home to the great central station of the same name. Date: circa 1925

Nightfall
An aquatint showing an Australian town, under a dark, evening sky, from across reflective, moonlit waters. Date: circa 1925

Yarraside
An etching showing a waterside platform of Yarraside, with an Australian city, with clocktower and steeples visible in the background, over the lake. Date: circa 1923

The Narrow Lane
This etching shows a very narrow lane of a town in Australia, the tall, looming buildings give a dark appearance to the alleyway. Date: circa 1922

Post Office Gateway, Melbourne
An etching of a large arched gateway to the Post Office in Melbourne, with a decorative cast iron design at the top. Date: circa 1919

Melbourne 1920
An etching showing Melbourne at a distance, looking down the line of a large winding river with reed banks. Date: 1920

Flinders Lane, Melbourne
This etching shows pedestrians and vehicles in Flinders Lane, a minor street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria. Date: circa 1921

Melbourne from the West
An etching showing Melbourne, Victoria, from the West, with industrial towers and a nearby bridge. Date: circa 1921

Miss Elizabeth Henderson
A chalk drawing portrait study of Miss Elizabeth Henderson, as a smiling young girl. Date: circa 1931

An August Afternoon
Oil painting showing an unknown town with a church, on an August afternoon. Date: circa 1931

The Alexander Clark Company Advertisement
Advertisement for The Alexander Clark Company Ltd, Manufacturing goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers, cutlers and dressing bag makers. Image shows a wide variety of Gem rings for all occasions

Gerona after a Snowstorm
A painting showing the effects of a snowstorm in Gerona, in the Catalonian region of Spain, by the River Onyar. Date: circa 1929

Portrait of James McBey
A Portrait painting of James McBey, a self-taught artist and etcher, sitting calmy at a desk. Date: circa 1929

Ursula Jeans and Alec Waugh, cricketing
Actress Ursula Jeans (1906-1973) and novelist Alec Waugh (1898-1981) in an actresses versus authors cricket match in Regent's Park. Date: 1939

A Dainty Princess - HRH Princess Alexander of Teck Date: 1910

HSH Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921) in naval uniform, with telescope, on board ship. Captioned, The Sea's Loss and the Land's Gain'

Photographs of Gainsborough shooting party, outdoor sporting portraits and group shot. Captioned, Those Idle Rich: The Earl of Gainsborough's Birthday shooting party, at Exton Park, Rutland'

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"Alexander: A Legendary Figure of Power and Influence" From the Battle of Waterloo to the mosaic-based painting depicting the Battle of Issus, Alexander's name echoes through history as a symbol of military prowess. His conquests are immortalized in maps showcasing his vast empire, stretching far and wide under his rule. But Alexander was not just a conqueror; he was also a man who possessed great knowledge and intellect. Just like the full-length portrait Hamilton, standing tall and facing challenges head-on, he embodied determination and leadership. In Roman mosaics found in Pompeii's House of the Faun, we witness another epic battle between Alexander and Darius. Their clash represents bravery on both sides, leaving an indelible mark on ancient art. Yet beyond warfare, there is more to Alexander's legacy. He inspired characters like D'Artagnan from "The Three Musketeers, " embodying loyalty, honor, and camaraderie. These traits continue to resonate with audiences even today. One cannot forget the legendary bond between Alexander and Bucephalus – their partnership exemplifying trust between man and beast. This connection showcases not only his military might but also his ability to forge deep relationships. And then there is the Gordian Knot – a challenge that perplexed many until it was swiftly undone by none other than Alexander himself. This act demonstrated his ingenuity in problem-solving when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Finally, let us remember that behind all these stories lies one man: Alexander III the Great – King of Macedonia during 356-323 B. C. , whose influence shaped empires for centuries to come. His impact continues to be felt across various realms – from battles fought on distant lands to political ideologies championed by figures like Hamilton bearing his name. Alexander remains an enigmatic figure whose legend lives on through time - forever etched into our collective consciousness as a symbol of power, intellect, and the indomitable spirit of human ambition.