J A Hammerton Collection

The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, Unknown
The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), nicknamed Monty and the Spartan General

The New Magic: Sending Pictures by Wireless and the Unescapable Telephone, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Hooded British Territorials charging the German Trenches at Loos, September 25th, 1915, 1916. British troops in gas masks charged German trenches at the Battle of Loos on the Western Front

Arunta tribesmen of central Australia preparing a new corroboree, 1922. Artist: Baldwin Spencer
Arunta tribesmen of central Australia preparing a new corroboree, 1922. For indigenous Australians, the corroboree comes closest to a modern concept of theatre

A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson
A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1942]

The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917
" The Campbells are Coming!" Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917. The tune of the The Campbells Are Coming was played by pipers at the Battle of Delville Wood

A pair of straw boys, Ireland, 1922. Artist: AW Cutler
A pair of straw boys, Ireland, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. German Cameroon was an African colony of the German Empire from 1884 to 1916

An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. Artist: Northcote Thomas
An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

The Historic Landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th
The Historic Landing from the " River Clyde" at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th, 1915, 1916. Sedd el Bahr was the site of V Beach, the landing zone for SS River Clyde

General Count Luigi Cadorna, 1917. Creator: Unknown
General Count Luigi Cadorna, 1917. Marshal of Italy Luigi Cadorna (1850-1928) Italian General and Marshal of Italy, Chief of Staff of the Italian Army during the first part of World War I

Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Strategic withdrawal from the Galicia-Poland by the Imperial Russian Army during September 1915

Map illustrating the Russian Invasion of East Prussia, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the Russian Invasion of East Prussia, 1915. From August to September 1914, the Russian Empire invaded Germany on the Eastern Front

The Zeppelin Bombardment of Antwerp in August, 1814, in Defiance of the Hague Convention, 1915. On the night of 25/26 August

Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front

Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Fighting began in January 1915, when a German-led Ottoman force invaded the Sinai Peninsula, then part of the British Protectorate of Egypt

Queen Nenzima of the Mangbetu, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. Artist: H Lang
Queen Nenzima of the Mangbetu, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A witch doctor, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. Artist: JH Harris
A witch doctor, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922. Artist: AW Cutler
Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Land-working women, East Prussia, 1922. Artist: Georg Haeckel
Land-working women, East Prussia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Women at Work that Men might Fight, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Women at Work that Men might Fight, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Sunday on the Western Front: Chaplain Conducts Impromptu Service, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sunday on the Western Front: Chaplain Conducts Impromptu Service, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Eastern Area of the Great War, 1915. Creator: Unknown
The Eastern Area of the Great War, 1915. The Eastern Front was a frontier between the Russian Empire and Romania on one side and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria

Map indicating the Position of the Allied Naval Victory in the Baltic, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map indicating the Position of the Allied Naval Victory in the Baltic, 1916. A British submarine flotilla operated in the Baltic Sea for three years during the First World War, on 19 August 1915

Map of Two and a Half Years Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map of Two and a Half Years Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The First V. C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The First V.C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Second-Lieut. G. H. Woolley s. defence of Hill 60 made him the first British Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross

British Infantry Storm Ruined Heudicourt, 1917. Creator: Unknown
British Infantry Storm Ruined Heudicourt, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Map Showing the Relation of Serbia to Neighbouring States, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the Relation of Serbia to Neighbouring States, 1916. The Serbian campaign was fought from late July 1914, when Austria-Hungary invaded Serbia at the outset of World War I

Chocolate and Apples Behind the British Lines, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Chocolate and Apples Behind the British Lines, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Detailed Map of Gallipoli and Dardanelles, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Detailed Map of Gallipoli and Dardanelles, 1916. The Gallipoli campaign took place on the Gallipoli peninsula from 17 February 1915 to 9 January 1916

An Evening Concert in Officers Mess of the Artists Rifles, 1917. Creator: Unknown
An Evening Concert in Officers Mess of the Artists Rifles, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Spirit of Our Old Navy Yet Llives - The Drake Touch in the North Sea, 1915
The Spirit of Our Old Navy Yet Llives - The " Drake Touch" in the North Sea, 1915. British Battle cruiser Squadron sinking German cruisers

Guarding Britains Food Supplies, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Guarding Britains Food Supplies, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J. A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Limited, London, 1915]

Coaling the Fleet During a Gale, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Coaling the Fleet During a Gale, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Campaign in German East Africa, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Campaign in German East Africa, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The War Map of Western Europe, 1915. Creator: Unknown
The War Map of Western Europe, 1915. Following the outbreak of war in August 1914, the German Army opened the Western Front by invading Luxembourg and Belgium

Map of Poland Showing Position of Conflicting Nations on July 24th, 1915, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Map of Poland Showing Position of Conflicting Nations on July 24th, 1915, 1916. Because of its geographical position between fighting powers

General Sir Henry S. Rawlinson, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. 1917. Creator: Unknown
General Sir Henry S. Rawlinson, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. (1864-1925) was a British World War 1 general who commanded the Fourth Army of the British Expeditionary Force at the battles of the Somme (1916)

Forward with the Tricolour: French Infantry advance to Meet the Enemy, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Forward with the Tricolour: French Infantry advance to Meet the Enemy, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume IV. The Summer Campaign - 1915", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

The Emperor of Russia with the Grand Duke Nicholas at the Front, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor of Russia with the Grand Duke Nicholas at the Front, 1916. Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich, a Russian general in World War One

Dr. Woodrow Wilson, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Woodrow Wilson, 1917. (1856 -1924) was an American statesman, lawyer, and academic who served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921

Under the Blue Cross: Wounded Horses Being Conveyed to the Veterinary Hospital, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A

German Troops Occupying the City of Liege, 1915 Creator: Unknown
German Troops Occupying the City of Liege While the Forts Still Thundered Defiance of the Invaders Advance, 1915. The attack on Liege, a town protected by a ring fortress

Vice Admiral Sir John Jellicoes Flagship, Iron Duke, Being Coaled at Sea. Inset: Vice-Admiral Jellicoe, 1915. Iron Duke was flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War

Map Showing German Retreat in the West, 1917, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing German Retreat in the West, 1917, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

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"J. A. Hammerton: A Journey Through History's Captivating Moments" Step into the world of J. A. Hammerton, a renowned artist and chronicler of historical events. From capturing the essence of war to depicting cultural traditions, Hammerton's artistry brings these moments to life. In 1942, Sir John Alexander Hammerton immortalized the iconic image of 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery. With his skilled brushstrokes, he conveyed Montgomery's determination and leadership during a critical time in history. Transporting us back to World War I, we witness the bravery of hooded British Territorials charging German trenches at Loos on September 25th, 1915. The intensity and sacrifice depicted by an unknown artist remind us of the immense courage displayed on that fateful day. Hammerton also celebrates victory through his artwork like "The Campbells are Coming. " In this piece from 1917, brave pipers play Highland regiments to triumph. Their melodies echo through time as symbols of resilience and unity. Venturing beyond wars, Hammerton captures cultural diversity with precision. His portrayal of Arunta tribesmen preparing for a corroboree in central Australia transports us into their sacred rituals in 1922—an artistic collaboration with Baldwin Spencer that showcases their rich heritage. Ireland comes alive through AW Cutler's interpretation under J. A. Hammerton's guidance in "A pair of straw boys. " This captivating scene from 1922 immerses us in Irish folklore and tradition—a testament to preserving culture amidst changing times. Hammerton also delves into significant historical events such as "The Historic Landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr, " which depicts Gallipoli's April 25th landing—a pivotal moment etched forever in our collective memory. Maps become works of art under unknown creators' hands—illustrating Russia's retreat from Galicia (1915) and invasion of East Prussia (1915).