Forester Collection

The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant
A rare mezzotint of High Leicestershire Lights of the past enjoying breakfast before a hunt. From left to right are Massey Stanley, the Earl of Wilton, Count Matuszevic, Lord Gardner

French men's fashions, Napoleonic era, 1809. Illustration by Forester
FLO4573023 French men's fashions, Napoleonic era, 1809. Illustration by Forester, lithograph by Madame Coclon from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

Gifford Pinchot, first professional forester in the US
NWI4949386 Gifford Pinchot, first professional forester in the US.; (add.info.: Gifford Pinchot, first professional forester in the US.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Silver-washed fritillary butterfly, Argynnis paphia, forester moth, Adscita statices, L
FLO4638862 Silver-washed fritillary butterfly, Argynnis paphia, forester moth, Adscita statices, L. or gooseberry moth, Halia vauaria, small copper butterfly, Lycaena phlaeas, dingy skipper

French women's fashions, evening ball gown, Napoleonic era, 1808. Illustration by Forester
FLO4573013 French women's fashions, evening ball gown, Napoleonic era, 1808. Illustration by Forester, lithograph by Madame Goclon from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes

U.S. foresters in France, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. foresters in France, 1917 or 1918. U.S. Forestry Service engineers in Europe during World War I. The soldiers procured lumber for the war effort.

Forester Pattern
Gemma Bardot

Gifford Pinchot, Chief, Forest Service, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Gifford Pinchot, Chief, Forest Service, 1914
Gifford Pinchot, Chief, Forest Service, 1914

Gifford Pinchot, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Gifford Pinchot, between c1890 and c1910. Half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, writing. [Forester and politician

The Forester's Cart, n.d. Creator: Anton Mauve
The Forester's Cart, n.d

Forester Pattern
Gemma Bardot

DDE-90025944
Forester Kangaroo ( Macropus giganteus tasmaniensis ), Tasman Peninsula, Southern Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

DDE-90025943
Forester Kangaroo ( Macropus giganteus tasmaniensis ), Tasman Peninsula, Southern Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

La Fontaines Fables - Death and the Woodcutter
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Death and the Woodcutter

La Fontaines Fables - The Woodman and Mercury
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Woodman and Mercury

La Fontaines Fables - Forest and the Woodman
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Forest and the Woodman

La Fontaines Fables - The Woodsmans Axe
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Woodsmans Axe

La Fontaines Fables - Forest and the Woodsman
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Forest and the Woodsman

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I pass like night
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, I pass like night from land to land, I have strange power of speech

Corsican Forestry
Forestry on the island of Corsica, circa 1930. (Photo by Jack Benton/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Male raven watching men cut down an oak tree with saw, mallet and wedges
6337378 Male raven watching men cut down an oak tree with saw, mallet and wedges by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Male raven watching men cut down an oak tree with saw)

The King and the Forester (colour litho)
1037542 The King and the Forester (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and the Forester)

Little John and the Forester
LLM455729 Little John and the Forester by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little John and the Forester)

The Brown Forester, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465407 The Brown Forester, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Photograph of Forester PH, Deal, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Photograph of Forester PH, Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Forester

Poster advertising Les Vosges, 1900 (colour litho)
PER202651 Poster advertising Les Vosges, 1900 (colour litho) by Alesi, Hugo d (1849-1906); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Logging Team (oil on canvas)
BON105596 The Logging Team (oil on canvas) by Leeuw, Alexis de (fl.1848-83); 122x91.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Belgian, out of copyright

The Woodcutter (oil on canvas)
BAT327892 The Woodcutter (oil on canvas) by Fattori, Giovanni (1825-1908); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Great eggfly and perseis mimic forester butterflies
Great eggfly or blue moon butterfly, Hypolimnas bolina, female Nymphalis jacintha 1, 2, and perseis mimic forester, Euphaedra perseis Nymphalis perseis 3, 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Western blue-banded forester and African giant skipper
Western blue-banded forester, Euphaedra eupalus (Nymphalis erithonius) 1, 2, and African giant skipper, Pyrrhochalcia iphis (Hesperia iphis) 3, 4, ventral and dorsal

Clouded flat, Cramers longtail and crimson patch
Clouded flat butterfly, Tagiades flesus, upper side 1, under side 2, Cramers longtail, Typhedanus crameri 3, 4, and crimson patch, Chlosyne janais 5, 6. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Eleus orange forester and Neaves banded judy butterfly
Eleus orange forester, Euphaedra eleus, upper side 1, under side 2, and Neaves banded judy, Abisara neavei, upper side 3, under side 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

French mens fashions, Napoleonic era, 1809. Illustration by Forester, lithograph by Madame Coclon from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Evening ball gown, Napoleonic era, 1808
French womens fashions, evening ball gown, Napoleonic era, 1808. Illustration by Forester, lithograph by Madame Goclon from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

The King and the Forester (colour litho)
1037543 The King and the Forester (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and the Forester)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 396
Lepidoptera: Ino statices = Adscita statices (Green Forester) [Plant: Rumex acetosa (Common Sorrel)] Date: 1824-39

Polish and Lithuanian Costumes (engraving)
2773668 Polish and Lithuanian Costumes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish and Lithuanian Costumes)

Little John and the forester, c. 1920 (colour litho)
1122918 Little John and the forester, c.1920 (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin Hood and the Men of the Greenwood published by TC & EC Jack c.1920)

Shakespeares As You Like It: A Forester (litho)
6023805 Shakespeares As You Like It: A Forester (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Forester)

The Kennel Club Dog Show (engraving)
1595489 The Kennel Club Dog Show (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kennel Club Dog Show. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 July 1888)

Scene in the olden time at Bolton Abbey, c. 1834 (oil on canvas)
CTS336365 Scene in the olden time at Bolton Abbey, c.1834 (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 155.5x195.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Lumberjacks about to fell a Giant Redwood with a drag saw, Sacramento, California
STC247580 Lumberjacks about to fell a Giant Redwood with a drag saw, Sacramento, California, 1893 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Costume Characters in the Grand Pageant at Ripon, Yorkshire (engraving)
1624633 Costume Characters in the Grand Pageant at Ripon, Yorkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume Characters in the Grand Pageant at Ripon)

Extract from the Marquess of Granbys Diary, 24th April, 1845 (ink on paper)
2560072 Extract from the Marquess of Granbys Diary, 24th April, 1845 (ink on paper) by Charles Manners, 6th Duke of Rutland (1815-88); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

ELIZABETH / FAIR FORESTER
PRINCESS ELIZABETH THE FAIR FORESTER Daughter of James I, married Friedrich, Elector Palatine, in 1613 Date: 1596 -

A forester cuts logs with a chain saw during tree felling opertations in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, England. Date: 1991

The Countess of Chesterfield, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Countess of Chesterfield, 1833. Portrait of Anne Elizabeth Stanhope (nee Forester), Countess of Chesterfield (1802-1885), political confidante, wife of 6th Earl of Chesterfield

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"The Forester: A Guardian of Nature's Majesty" In the captivating artwork "The Melton Breakfast" by Sir Francis Grant, a distinguished forester stands tall amidst the lush greenery, embodying the essence of his noble profession. With an air of authority and wisdom, he gazes upon the landscape with a deep sense of reverence for nature's bountiful gifts. DDE-90025944 and DDE-90025943 further depict scenes that highlight the crucial role played by foresters in preserving our forests. La Fontaine's fables such as "Death and the Woodcutter, " "The Woodman and Mercury, " "Forest and the Woodman, " and "The Woodsmans Axe" beautifully illustrate timeless lessons about man's relationship with nature, emphasizing how a harmonious coexistence is essential for both to thrive. As we delve into these tales, we witness how a skilled forester possesses not only physical strength but also profound knowledge about trees' life cycles. They understand when it is time to let go of old growths like in Rime of Ancient Mariner - I pass like night or Corsican Forestry; they are attuned to nature's rhythms. A male raven watches men cut down an oak tree using saws, mallets, and wedges—a poignant reminder that every action has consequences. The King and the Forester (colour litho) portrays their encounter as one where mutual respect prevails—showcasing how responsible forest management can lead to sustainable outcomes. In this ever-changing world where deforestation threatens our ecosystems, let us celebrate those who dedicate their lives to safeguarding our precious woodlands—the unsung heroes known as foresters. Their tireless efforts ensure that future generations will continue to marvel at majestic forests while benefiting from their invaluable resources.