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Alexander Collection (page 80)

"Alexander: A Legendary Figure of Power and Influence" From the Battle of Waterloo to the mosaic-based painting depicting the Battle of Issus

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander & Monsters 1

Alexander & Monsters 1
Creatures encountered by Alexander the Great, king of Macedon, during his invasion of Asia 1 of 7

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Cockburn / Anon

Alexander Cockburn / Anon
Sir Alexander James Edmund Cockburn (1802-1880), 10th Baronet British jurist who became Lord Chief Justice of England in 1859

Background imageAlexander Collection: Poruss War Elephants

Poruss War Elephants
The Battle of Hydaspe, between Porus, Emperor of India, and Alexander: Poruss elephant in action

Background imageAlexander Collection: Social / Tsar at Ball 1893

Social / Tsar at Ball 1893
Tsar Alexander III and the Tsarina watch the Quadrille d Honneur - HIS honour - at a ball at the French Embassy, St Petersburg

Background imageAlexander Collection: S American Rope Bridge

S American Rope Bridge
A rope bridge over a river at the entrance to a lake in the South American countryside, drawn by Alexander von Humboldt during his travels

Background imageAlexander Collection: Enrico Forlaninis Boat

Enrico Forlaninis Boat
The superb hydrofoil boat of Enrico Forlanini, travelling at 40 miles an hour over the waters of Lake Maggiore. Alexander Graham Bell rode on Forlaninis boat here in 1911`

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Korneichuk

Alexander Korneichuk
ALEXANDER KORNEICHUK Ukrainian playwright

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Gerasimov

Alexander Gerasimov
ALEXANDER GERASIMOV Russian artist of the Soviet era, noted for portraits of VIPS and patriotic scenes ( A hymn to October and so forth)

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Fadeyev

Alexander Fadeyev
ALEXANDER FADEYEV Russian writer, active in the Revolution : he wrote novels about proletarian life and events of World War Two

Background imageAlexander Collection: Popovs Radio Invented

Popovs Radio Invented
Alexander Popov demonstrates his radio receiving set to the Russian Physico-Chemistry Society in St Petersburg : he is claimed in USSR as the true inventor of radio

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Mikulin

Alexander Mikulin
ALEXANDER MIKULIN Russian engineer, noted for his design of aicraft engines

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Karpinsky

Alexander Karpinsky
ALEXANDER KARPINSKY Russian geologist whose work contributed greatly to the development of Soviet industry

Background imageAlexander Collection: QUEEN MARIE (1900-61)

QUEEN MARIE (1900-61)
MARIE (MIGNON) HOHENZOLLERN Descendant of Queen Victoria and daughter of the King of Romania. Queen of Alexander I of Yugoslavia. Here with sons Peter, Tomislav and Andrej

Background imageAlexander Collection: Lucrezia Borgia (Wagr)

Lucrezia Borgia (Wagr)
LUCREZIA BORGIA - Duchess of Ferrara with Alexander VI

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexanders Expedition

Alexanders Expedition
Map showing his expedition into Asia

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander I / Scriven

Alexander I / Scriven
TSAR ALEXANDER I probably in 1814

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander I / Carton Eng

Alexander I / Carton Eng
TSAR ALEXANDER I with a soldier holding the Imperial Standard

Background imageAlexander Collection: Agostino Chigi - 2

Agostino Chigi - 2
AGOSTINO CHIGI nephew of Pope Alexander VII, governor of Castel Sant Angelo, Rome, married a Borghese principessa

Background imageAlexander Collection: THE PRIVATEER DUKE

THE PRIVATEER DUKE
Duke, the ship in which Captain Woodes Rogers made his global expedition, harassing Spanish shipping, and finding Alexander Selkirk on the isle of Juan Fernandez

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alejandro Lerroux

Alejandro Lerroux
ALEJANDRO LERROUX Leader of the Spanish Radical Party, who headed four governments during the period of centre-right rule (1933 - 1935) in the Second Republic

Background imageAlexander Collection: Wilhelm Von Humboldt 3

Wilhelm Von Humboldt 3
WILHELM VON HUMBOLDT German philologist brother of Alexander

Background imageAlexander Collection: Donald Baron Strathcona

Donald Baron Strathcona
DONALD ALEXANDER SMITH first baron STRATHCONA Canadian statesman

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Strange

Alexander Strange
Colonel ALEXANDER STRANGE soldier, scientist and collector - a very strange combination

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander in India

Alexander in India
Alexander (the Great) invades Northern India. He defeats Porus on the Hydaspes, but has to retreat the following year

Background imageAlexander Collection: Napoleon and Tsar Alex

Napoleon and Tsar Alex
Ten days after his victory at Friedland, in Poland, Napoleon meets tsar Alexander on a raft in the Niemen, and the Russian has no option but to accept the Frenchmans terms

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander in Babylon

Alexander in Babylon
Alexander takes Babylon and rides in triumph through the city

Background imageAlexander Collection: Statue of Alexander III

Statue of Alexander III
Tsar Nicholas II and the Imperial family at the inauguration of the statue of his father Alexander III, by Prince Paolo Trubetskoy, in St Petersburg

Background imageAlexander Collection: Wilhelm Von Humboldt

Wilhelm Von Humboldt
WILHELM VON HUMBOLDT German philologist and diplomat, brother of Alexander

Background imageAlexander Collection: Humboldt / Steuben / Spamer

Humboldt / Steuben / Spamer
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT German scientist and traveller portrait dated 18 April 1824

Background imageAlexander Collection: Humboldt / Keller / Orinoco

Humboldt / Keller / Orinoco
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT German scientist and traveller depicted on the Orinoco with Bonpland during his American travels, 1799 - 1804

Background imageAlexander Collection: Humboldt / Begas / Pound

Humboldt / Begas / Pound
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT German scientist and traveller towards the end of his life

Background imageAlexander Collection: Pope Alex VI & Friends

Pope Alex VI & Friends
POPE ALEXANDER VI (Roderigo Borgia) To celebrate his daughter Lucrezias marriage, he invites 50 courtesans to dine &c at the Vatican

Background imageAlexander Collection: Pope Alexander II

Pope Alexander II
POPE ALEXANDER II (Anselmo of Baggio)

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alex Pope (Hudson)

Alex Pope (Hudson)
Alexander Pope Writer

Background imageAlexander Collection: Graf Keyserling

Graf Keyserling
GRAF HERMANN ALEXANDER KEYSERLING German spiritual teacher and social philosopher

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Selkirk

Alexander Selkirk
ALEXANDER SELKIRK castaway on the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandez 1704- 1709; while hunting a wild goat he has a near-fatal accident

Background imageAlexander Collection: Sir Alexander Mackenzie

Sir Alexander Mackenzie
SIR ALEXANDER CAMPBELL MACKENZIE Scottish composer, violinist and music teacher

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander at Tyre

Alexander at Tyre
He besieges Tyre, Lebanon

Background imageAlexander Collection: Spirit Photo Houdini

Spirit Photo Houdini
Photo by Alexander Martin, of Denver, Colorado, showing Houdini with a group of spirit extras

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander&darius Family

Alexander&darius Family
ALEXANDER THE GREAT in 333 BC, after defeating Darius at Arbela, visits his family

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander in Danger

Alexander in Danger
ALEXANDER THE GREAT in mortal danger

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Defeats Darius

Alexander Defeats Darius
Alexander defeats Darius at the Battle Of Gaugamela

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander & Dragons

Alexander & Dragons
Alexander the Great encounters winged dragons in the course of his far Eastern expedition

Background imageAlexander Collection: Bells Photophone

Bells Photophone
Alexander Graham Bells PHOTOPHONE, which uses light to transmit sound

Background imageAlexander Collection: Alexander Bell / Chicago

Alexander Bell / Chicago
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL American inventor and educator inaugurates the New York- Chicago telephone on October 18th 1892

Background imageAlexander Collection: Mrs Alexander

Mrs Alexander
MRS ALEXANDER Hymn writer, writer of " All Things Bright and Beautiful" etc

Background imageAlexander Collection: Sarcophagus / Alexander

Sarcophagus / Alexander
SARCOPHAGUS OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT, supposed to have been deposited by Ptolemy - from the ruins of the Soma in Alexandria

Background imageAlexander Collection: Battenberg / Prince Louis

Battenberg / Prince Louis
Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg in Naval Dress



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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.