Benjamin Disraeli Collection

Mr Disraeli addressing the House of Commons for the First Time as Prime Minister (engraving)
1588583 Mr Disraeli addressing the House of Commons for the First Time as Prime Minister (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Conservative Programme, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Conservative Programme, 1872. This cartoon shows Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Leader of the Conservative Party. He is being questioned by Lord Abercorn about the Conservative policy

Benjamin Disraeli's speech to the Oxford Union during the debate on evolution
5311794 Benjamin Disraeli's speech to the Oxford Union during the debate on evolution; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on Benjamin Disraeli's speech to the Oxford Union during the debate)

Queen Victoria presenting Benjamin Disraeli with an Earl's coronet
3586452 Queen Victoria presenting Benjamin Disraeli with an Earl's coronet; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Queen Victoria (1819-1901) presenting Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881)

Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield
3520842 Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield; (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) British Conservative politician and writer

John Henry Temple, 1847
1574534 John Henry Temple, 1847; (add.info.: John Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), as British Foreign Secretary, expounding his policy on French royal marriages

Home of Disraeli, Hughendon Manor, Bucks, England
5614303 Home of Disraeli, Hughendon Manor, Bucks, England; (add.info.: Home of Disraeli, Hughendon Manor, Bucks, England. Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881)

The Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli, 1881
3480295 The Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli, 1881; (add.info.: Portrait of the Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli by Sir John Everett Millais. 1881)

19th Century Garter Jewel
3520707 19th Century Garter Jewel; (add.info.: 19th Century garter jewel presented to Benjamin Disraeli.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) a British statesman of the Conservative Party
5308592 Cartoon depicting Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) a British statesman of the Conservative Party and twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

19th century organ at St Michael and All Angels Anglican church, in Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, England
3520898 19th century organ at St Michael and All Angels Anglican church, in Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, England.; (add.info.: 19th century organ at St Michael and All Angels Anglican church)

19th century tiled floor at St Michael and All Angels Anglican church, in Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, England
3520895 19th century tiled floor at St Michael and All Angels Anglican church, in Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, England.; (add.info)

19th Century Garter Jewel
3520706 19th Century Garter Jewel; (add.info.: 19th Century garter jewel presented to Benjamin Disraeli.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of the Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
3521635 Portrait of the Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli; (add.info.: Portrait of the Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) a British Conservative politician and writer

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-- 1881, as a young man. British Conservative politician
878618 Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-- 1881, as a young man. British Conservative politician and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1860s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1860s, (2023). Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1870s, (2023). Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Primrose Day at Westminster - Tributes to the memory of Lord Beaconsfield, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Primrose Day at Westminster - Tributes to the memory of Lord Beaconsfield, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

A game of foot-ball as played by certain Westminster boys, 1858. In this cartoon, Derby (in the crown) is on the left with Disraeli representing the Tories

On the Dizzy Brink (engraving)
2777093 On the Dizzy Brink (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Dizzy Brink. Cartoon, 19 January 1878)

Disraelis First Speech in the House of Commons, London, 7 December 1837, (1901). British Conservative statesman Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) was elected Tory MP for Maidstone in 1837

Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Watched by a baleful Disraeli, Leader of the Conservative opposition, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, hands a puzzled yokel his franchise

Out of the Bag!, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
Out of the Bag!, 1871. The cat is let out of the bag. The Conservative leader of the opposition, Mr Disraeli, suggests that perhaps the Conservative statesmen, represented here by Lord Butterfingers

Mose in Egitto !!!, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Mose in Egitto !!!, 1875.The Conservative Prime Minister, Disraeli, holds the key to India. This relates to the purchase by Britains government of the Suez Canal shares

Mr Disraeli in the House of Commons
3786477 Mr Disraeli in the House of Commons; (add.info.: Mr Disraeli telling the House of Commons about dry champagne in 1873. Benjamin Disraeli - Earl of Beaconsfield)

Sir Robert Peel announcing his conversion to free trade principles during the debate on the Corn Laws in the House of
6033024 Sir Robert Peel announcing his conversion to free trade principles during the debate on the Corn Laws in the House of Commons, Westminster, 22 January 1846 (photogravure) by Wilson

The Carlton Club Banquet to Lord Beaconsfield (engraving)
1059787 The Carlton Club Banquet to Lord Beaconsfield (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carlton Club Banquet to Lord Beaconsfield)

Benjamin Disraelis first speech in the House of Commons, 7 December 1837 (photogravure)
6033018 Benjamin Disraelis first speech in the House of Commons, 7 December 1837 (photogravure) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Opening of Parliament, Introduction of the Earl of Beaconsfield to the House of Lords (engraving)
1059462 The Opening of Parliament, Introduction of the Earl of Beaconsfield to the House of Lords (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Benjamin Disraeli, 1860-69. Creator: William Edward Kilburn
Benjamin Disraeli, 1860-69. [British politician and prime minister]. Albumen print

Illustration for Disraelis Coningsby (litho)
5218981 Illustration for Disraelis Coningsby (litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Monmouth beheld his Grandson)

THE AWKWARD SQUAD. John Tenniel cartoon. The difficulties Disraeli was having with
3525316 THE AWKWARD SQUAD. John Tenniel cartoon. The difficulties Disraeli was having with different opinions in his cabinet on policies on the Russo/Turkish War by Tenniel

Benjamin Disraeli, Lord Beaconsfield (b / w photo)
3657112 Benjamin Disraeli, Lord Beaconsfield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Disraeli, Lord Beaconsfield. Photo by W & D Downey)

Running into Danger! (colour litho)
3648212 Running into Danger! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Running into Danger! (Dedicated to the Rt Hon B Disraeli)

Digging His Own Grave! or, The Political Trappist (colour litho)
3648204 Digging His Own Grave! or, The Political Trappist (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Digging His Own Grave)

Defying the Avalanche! or, Disraeli Versus Justice (colour litho)
3648202 Defying the Avalanche! or, Disraeli Versus Justice (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defying the Avalanche)

Samson Agonistes (colour litho)
3648149 Samson Agonistes (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson Agonistes)

Lord Henry Gordon-Lennox, British Conservative politician and government minister in Benjamin Disraelis administration
5233592 Lord Henry Gordon-Lennox, British Conservative politician and government minister in Benjamin Disraelis administration (colour litho) by Faustin (Faustin Betbeder) (1847-1914)

Cartoon depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli holding the Suez Canal as the key to
5308709 Cartoon depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli holding the Suez Canal as the key to the British possession and influence in India by Tenniel

Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister, 1868 (b / w photo)
6014963 Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister, 1868 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Laying wreaths at the foot of the statue of English statesman Benjamin Disraeli on Primrose Day
6014088 Laying wreaths at the foot of the statue of English statesman Benjamin Disraeli on Primrose Day, the anniversary of his death, Westminster, London, 19 April 1892 (litho) by Staples

Benjamin Disraeli, Lord Beaconsfield, portrait (b / w photo)
6030425 Benjamin Disraeli, Lord Beaconsfield, portrait (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Disraeli, Lord Beaconsfield)

Presentation of the Freedom of the City of London to Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury (engraving)
1621842 Presentation of the Freedom of the City of London to Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Carlton Club Banquet at the Riding-School, Knightsbridge, drinking Lord Beaconsfields Health (engraving)
1621829 The Carlton Club Banquet at the Riding-School, Knightsbridge, drinking Lord Beaconsfields Health (engraving) by Robinson

The Queen investing the Earl of Beaconsfield with the Order of the Garter at Osborne (engraving)
1621824 The Queen investing the Earl of Beaconsfield with the Order of the Garter at Osborne (engraving) by English School

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Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent figure in British politics, made his mark as the Prime Minister with his eloquent speeches and conservative agenda. In an engraving capturing the momentous occasion of Mr. Disraeli addressing the House of Commons for the first time as Prime Minister, we see him exuding confidence and determination. Throughout his career, Disraeli was known for his ability to articulate Conservative principles effectively. The artwork titled "The Conservative Programme" by Joseph Swain depicts Disraeli's commitment to these ideals in 1872. His words resonated with many, shaping policies that would shape Britain's future. One significant event captured in another artwork is "Disraeli's First Speech in the House of Commons. " This powerful image from 1837 showcases a young and ambitious Disraeli delivering a passionate address that would set the stage for his political journey. In "Great Autumn Manoeuvre, " also by Joseph Swain, we witness Disraeli maneuvering through complex political landscapes with finesse and strategy. He navigates challenges adeptly while staying true to his beliefs. Yet not all moments were filled with triumphs; sometimes, he faced opposition from critics who sought to discredit him. In "Out of the Bag. , " we see him confronting these detractors head-on, ready to defend himself against their attacks. Beyond politics, this caption also sheds light on other aspects of Benjamin Disraeli's life. A glimpse into his early years is provided through an illustration titled "A game of foot-ball as played by certain Westminster boys" from 1858 – showcasing both his youthful spirit and love for sports. Another engraving captures Mr. Disraeli passionately advocating for causes close to his heart within the walls of Parliament – tirelessly fighting for what he believed was right. However, it wasn't always smooth sailing; controversies arose during challenging times like those depicted in artworks such as "Bound to the Stake. " and "Neutrality under Difficulties.