Bassano Studio Collection

Mr. Speaker Gully, c1900. Creators: Bassano Studio, William Court Gully
Mr. Speaker Gully, c1900. William Court Gully, British politician, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons. Engraving after a photograph by Messrs. Bassano

Sir Henry James (Afterwards Lord James of Hereford), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir Henry James (Afterwards Lord James of Hereford), c1900. British lawyer and politician; Solicitor General and Attorney-General. Engraving after a photograph by Messrs. Bassano

'Lord Kitchener of Khartoum en grand uniforme de marechal de l'armee britannique, 1916. Creator: Bassano Studio
Lord Kitchener of Khartoum en grand uniforme de marechal de l'armee britannique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Adelina Genee, Danish-born British ballet dancer, c1906. Artist: Bassano Studio
Adelina Genee, Danish-born British ballet dancer, c1906. Adelina Genee (1878-1970) played an important role in the revival of British ballet in the Edwardian period

Prince George aged eleven, c1878 (1937). Artist: Elliott & Fry
Prince George aged eleven, c1878 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler, Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1937

Field Marshall Earl Kitchener, British Secretary of State for War, First World War, 1914. Artist: Bassano Studio
Field Marshall Earl Kitchener, British Secretary of State for War, First World War, 1914. Kitchener (1850-1916), Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman

General Sir William Robertson, British soldier, c1920. Artist: Bassano Studio
General Sir William Robertson, British soldier, c1920. General, later Field Marshal, Sir William Robert Robertson (1860-1933) was Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the First World War

Decima Moore (1871-1964), English actress, 1907. Artist: Bassano Studio
Decima Moore (1871-1964), English actress, 1907

Ada Reeve (1873-1966), English actress, 1903. Artist: Bassano Studio
Ada Reeve (1873-1966), English actress, 1903. From the Rotary Photographic Series

Hilda Hammerton, actress, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Hilda Hammerton, actress, early 20th century

Denise Orme (1885-1960), English singer, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Denise Orme (1885-1960), English singer, early 20th century

Denise Orme (1885-1960), music hall singer, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Denise Orme (1885-1960), music hall singer, early 20th century

Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1906. Artist: Bassano Studio
Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1906

Jan Kubelik (1880-1940), Czech violinist and composer, 1903. Artist: Bassano Studio
Jan Kubelik (1880-1940), Czech violinist and composer, 1903

Rosie Boote (1878-1958), English actress, 1905. Artist: Bassano Studio
Rosie Boote (1878-1958), English actress, 1905

Maie Ash, actress, 1905. Artist: Bassano Studio
Maie Ash, actress, 1905

Doris Stocker, actress, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Doris Stocker, actress, early 20th century

Viola Tree (1885-1938), English actress, 1906. Artist: Bassano Studio
Viola Tree (1885-1938), English actress, 1906. Tree was the daughter of the acclaimed Victorian actor Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Scene from Quality Street, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Scene from Quality Street, 1902. Seymour Hicks as Dr Valentine Brown in search of grey hairs in JM Barries play

Lord Salisbury, British statesman, 1900. Artist: Bassano Studio
Lord Salisbury, British statesman, 1900. Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (1830-1903) was Conservative Prime Minister in 1885, 1886, and 1895-1902

Billie Burke and Farren Soutar in a scene from The Belle of Mayfair, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Billie Burke and Farren Soutar in a scene from The Belle of Mayfair, early 20th century

Baroness Orczy, British novelist, playwright and artist of Hungarian origin, 1913. Artist: Bassano Studio
Baroness Orczy, British novelist, playwright and artist of Hungarian origin, 1913. Supplement to The Bookman, 1913

Major-General ETH Hutton, commanding 1st Mounted Infantry Brigade, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Major-General Edward Thomas Henry Hutton, commanding 1st Mounted Infantry Brigade, South Africa, 1902. Hutton (1848-1923) went on to be the first organiser of the Australian Army

Lieutenant-General Alfred Gaselee, commanding the British forces in China, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Lieutenant-General Alfred Gaselee, commanding the British forces in China, 1902. Gaselee (1844-1918) marched from Kandahar to Kabul and back again in the Afghan War

Major-General JBB Dickson, commanding 4th Cavalry Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Major-General JBB Dickson, commanding 4th Cavalry Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Major-General JF Brocklehurst, commanding the 2nd Cavalry Brigade, Natal Field Force, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Major-General JF Brocklehurst, commanding the 2nd Cavalry Brigade, Natal Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel HCO Plumer, Commanding at Tuli, Rhodesia, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel HCO Plumer, Commanding at Tuli, Rhodesia, 1902. Plumer (1857-1932) went on to become a Field Marshal and commanded the British Second Army in Flanders in World War I

Edward Terry in My Pretty Maid, c1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Edward Terry in My Pretty Maid, c1902. Portrait of British actor Edward Terry

The Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
The Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, late 19th-early 20th century. Princess Louise (1848-1939) was the daughter of Queen Victoria

Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught, late 19th-early 20th century. Louise Margaret of Prussia (1860-1917) married Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught

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"Bassano Studio: Capturing the Essence of Iconic Figures" Step into the world of Bassano Studio, a renowned photography studio that has immortalized some of history's most fascinating individuals. From ballet dancers to actors, musicians to military leaders, their lens has captured the essence and charisma of these iconic figures. In 1906, Adelina Genee, a Danish-born British ballet dancer, graced the studio with her elegance and grace. The photograph portrays her in mid-dance, capturing her passion for this timeless art form. Prince George at eleven years old posed for Elliott & Fry in 1878 (1937), showcasing his youthful innocence and regal charm. Little did anyone know then that he would grow up to become King George V. During World War I in 1914, Field Marshall Earl Kitchener sat confidently before Bassano Studio's camera as British Secretary of State for War. His stern expression mirrored his determination to lead Britain through one of its darkest times. General Sir William Robertson also found himself before Bassano Studio's lens around 1920. As a distinguished British soldier, his portrait exudes strength and authority befitting his position. The stage was not forgotten by Bassano Studio either; they captured Decima Moore (1871-1964) and Ada Reeve (1873-1966), two English actresses who enchanted audiences with their talent during the early 20th century. Their portraits reflect both beauty and theatrical flair. Hilda Hammerton, another actress from this era whose image was preserved by Bassano Studio showcases an air of mystery that captivated theatergoers during her performances. Denise Orme (1885-1960), both an English singer and music hall performer had not one but two portraits taken by Bassano Studio during the early 20th century. These photographs capture her vibrant personality on stage as she entertained audiences with her enchanting voice.