Horsley Collection

First Christmas Card by Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley
Reputedly the first Christmas card, this was designed by Horsley in 1843, and a coloured version sent out by Sir Henry Cole in 1846

Grace Darling, rowing with her father
Grace Horsley Darling (1815 - 1842), daughter of the lighthouse keeper, William Darling, on the Farne Islands, seen here rowing with her father to the sinking steamboat the SS Forfarshire in 1838

CHRISTMAS CARD, 1843. The first Christmas card, designed for Sir Henry Cole in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley, R. A
CHRISTMAS CARD, 1843. The first Christmas card, designed for Sir Henry Cole in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley, R.A

Grace Darling, lighthouse keeper's daughter
Grace Horsley Darling (1815 - 1842), daughter of the lighthouse keeper, William Darling, on the Farne Islands, who rowed with her father to the sinking steamboat the SS Forfarshire in 1838

A friendly power in Egypt, after the painting by W.C. Horsley
3083192 A friendly power in Egypt, after the painting by W.C. Horsley.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The 41st Welsh regiment marching through the Metwali gate in Cairo, Egypt in the 19th century)

The first long-distance Hawker Horsley, J8607

Hawker Horsley, J7993

A Friendly Power in Egypt, 1906. Artist: WC Horsley
A Friendly Power in Egypt, 1906. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

On May 1st, 1843 English Academic painter and illustrator John Callcott Horsley designed the first commercially produced and printed Christmas card

Millinery, Life and Still Life by J C Horsley
Millinery - Life and Still Life by J C Horsley

Women and young girls at the Village Fete in Horsley, Gloucestershire. 30th August 1954

Village Fete in Horsley, Gloucestershire. Mr Colin Vickery plays his home-made trumpet. 30th August 1954

The Duennas Return, from "Illustrated London News", May 19, 1860
The Duennas Return, from " Illustrated London News", May 19, 1860

The Banker???s Private Room Date: 1880

John Callcott Horsley, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
John Callcott Horsley, 1860s

Northumberland NE19 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northumberland NE19 1

Newcastle NE15 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Newcastle NE15 0

Guildford KT24 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Guildford KT24 6

Stroud GL6 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stroud GL6 0

Derby DE21 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Derby DE21 5

Hawker Horsley, J7989

Hawker Horsley, J8001

The first prototype Hawker Horsley, J7511

Hawker Horsley, J8024

Hawker Horsley, J7721

Hawker Horsley, J798?

The first Christmas card, 1843. Artist: Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903)
The first Christmas card, 1843. Private Collection

A Narrow Way in Cairo, c1882. Artist: Walter Charles Horsley
A Narrow Way in Cairo, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

White Memorial Altar Cloth, Parish Church, Cheddleton, c1891. Artist: Gerald Callcott Horsley
White Memorial Altar Cloth, Parish Church, Cheddleton, c1891. From The Studio Volume 1 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1893]

King Henry V (1387-1422) when he was the Prince of Wales. Henry V reigned as King of England from 1413 to 1422. He was son of Henry of Bolingbroke, later Henry IV, and Mary de Bohun

John Callcott Horsley, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
John Callcott Horsley, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. A historical and genre painter, Horsley (1817-1903) gained the nickname Clothes Horsley for his role in championing the cause of public

Old Workhouse and Pond, West Horsley, Surrey
A view of the former West Horsley parish workhouse. Date: 1904

Samuel Horsley, Bishop
SAMUEL HORSLEY Bishop of Saint Asaph Date: 1733 - 1806

Charles W Douglas / Army
CHARLES WHITTINGHAM HORSLEY DOUGLAS Military Date: 1850 - 1914

Facsimile of early Victorian Christmas card
Facsimile of an early Victorian Christmas and New Year card designed by J C Horsley RA, thought to have been the first Christmas card ever sent in Britain. Date: circa 1843

The Village, Washpool, Gloucestershire
The Village, Washpool, Horsley, near Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England. Date: 1900s

General Sir Charles Douglas
General Sir Charles Whittingham Horsley Douglas (1850 1914); Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the first three months of the First World War, but died on 25th October 1914. Date: 1914

Drawings Prints, Print, Duennas Return, Artist, Engraver, John Callcott Horsley
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Duennas Return, from the Illustrated London News, Artist, Engraver, After, John Callcott Horsley, William Luson Thomas, British, London 1817-1903 London, British

Illustration of a gargoyle on the face of Horsley Church, Derbyshire, England, c. 1450

Source Size = 3685 x 3057
" lance Reproving his Dog" Left Unfinished by the Late Sir A.W. Calcott, and Completed by J.W. Calcott Horsley

Samuel Horsley - 3
SAMUEL HORSLEY Lord Bishop of Saint Asaph, Wales. Date: 1733 - 1806

Samuel Horsley - 4
SAMUEL HORSLEY Lord Bishop of Saint Asaph, Wales. Date: 1733 - 1806

Samuel Horsley - 2
SAMUEL HORSLEY Lord Bishop of Saint Asaph, Wales. Date: 1733 - 1806

Samuel Horsley, English scientist
Samuel Horsley (1733-1806), English churchman and scientist. Horsley was born in Newington (now part of London) and educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge

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"Horsley: A Legacy of Artistic Brilliance and Historical Significance" From the creation of the first Christmas card to capturing remarkable moments in history, Horsley's name resonates with artistic excellence. In 1843, Sir Henry Cole sought out John Calcott Horsley to design the inaugural Christmas card, forever changing how we celebrate this festive season. But Horsley's talents extended far beyond holiday greetings. He immortalized Grace Darling, the courageous lighthouse keeper's daughter who braved treacherous waters alongside her father. This iconic depiction showcased Horsley's ability to capture human resilience and bravery. Hawker Horsley J7993 took flight as a testament to engineering marvels. The aircraft soared through skies with grace and power, showcasing technological advancements that fascinated onlookers. Not limited by genre or medium, WC Horsley demonstrated his versatility as an artist through "A Friendly Power in Egypt" in 1906. With each brushstroke, he transported viewers into a world where cultures intertwined harmoniously. John Callcott Horsley revolutionized the art world when he designed the first commercially produced Christmas card commissioned by Henry Cole. This groundbreaking moment paved the way for countless artists to share their creativity during this joyous time of year. J C Horsley's mastery extended beyond seasonal greetings; his works encompassed millinery and still life paintings that captured beauty in everyday objects. Additionally, Stotes Houses became a visual delight with its vibrant bodycolor on paper technique—showcasing nature at its finest. Religion found its voice through J. C. Horsely's thought-provoking cartoons exhibited at Westminster Hall in 1845—a powerful commentary on faith and society that sparked conversations across England. "The Duennas Return, " published in "Illustrated London News" in May 1860, transported readers into a captivating narrative filled with intrigue and mystery—an example of Horsley's ability to captivate audiences with his illustrations.