J C Armytage Collection

Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Artist: JC Armytage
Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue)

Troyes, c1833, (mid-late 19th century). Creator: JC Armytage
Troyes, c1833, (mid-late 19th century). View of the town of Troyes on the River Seine in France. Engraving after a watercolour. [Longman & Co, London]

Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff. (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870. Artists
Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff. (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Daniel Defoe in the Pillory, Temple Bar, London, c1840?. Artist: JC Armytage
View of Daniel Defoe in the pillory at Temple Bar, London, c1840?, surrounded by a crowd

The Plains of Lower Wallachia, c1840. Artist: JC Armytage
The Plains of Lower Wallachia, c1840. After William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854). [James S. Virtue, London, c1840]

Battle of the Alma, 1859. Artist: J Cantrill
Battle of the Alma, 1859. The first battle of the Crimean War (1853-1856), took place south of the River Alma. An Anglo-French force under Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud and FitzRoy Somerset

Battle of Bunkers Hill, 1859. Artist: JC Armytage
Battle of Bunkers Hill, 1859. During the Siege of Boston in the early stages of American Revolutionary War, the battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown

A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1859. Artist: JC Armytage
A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1859. International exhibition organised by Henry Cole and Prince Albert, in London, 1 May to 11 October 1851

Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra), 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra), 19th century

Magdalene of France, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage
Magdalene of France, (19th century). Possibly a portrait of Madeleine de Valois (1520-1537), Queen consort of King James V of Scotland

Maryport, Cumbria, England, 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
Maryport, Cumbria, England, 19th century

General Burgoyne Addressing the Indians, c18th century. Artist: H Warren
General Burgoyne Addressing the Indians, c18th century. General John Burgoyne (1722-1792) was a British army officer, politician and dramatist

St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841. Artist: William Henry Bartlett
St Nicholas Church, Liverpool, 1841

The Surrender of Calais, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, 19th century. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais in 1346, asks for six citizens to be sent to him

The New Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey, late 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
The New Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey, late 19th century. Charterhouse, a public school, was founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of a Carthusian monastery

The Eagle Tower, Carnarvon Castle, Caernarfon, North Wales, 1860. Artist: JC Armytage
The Eagle Tower, Carnarvon Castle, Caernarfon, North Wales, 1860

The Battle of La Hogue, 1692, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
The Battle of La Hogue, 1692, (1860). Battles between an allied British and Dutch fleet and a French force, on the northern and eastern sides of the Cotentin in Normandy

Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Pierre de Bocosel de Chastelard (1540-1562) was in love with Mary

The Surrender of Calais, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, (1860)

Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). Artist: JC Armytage
Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). After David Wilkies painting, The Wounded Guerilla

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JC Armytage, a talented artist from the 19th century, left his mark on various historical and artistic scenes. In Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria in 1886, he captured the essence of this picturesque location with his brushstrokes. Moving back in time to Troyes around 1833, Armytage's creativity shone through as he brought this mid-late 19th-century city to life. One of his notable works includes "The Death of Caesar" from around 1870. With meticulous detail and skillful technique, Armytage depicted this iconic moment in history. Another masterpiece is "Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff, " inspired by Shakespeare's King Henry IV - First Part. Armytage also delved into capturing significant events such as Daniel Defoe enduring the Pillory at Temple Bar in London circa 1840. His ability to convey emotion and realism was evident here. The Plains of Lower Wallachia were another subject that fascinated him during the same period. Military battles intrigued Armytage too; he portrayed both the Battle of the Alma in 1859 and the Battle of Bunkers Hill during that same year with great attention to detail. These paintings showcased his talent for capturing action-packed moments on canvas. In addition to historical events, Armytage ventured into documenting cultural phenomena like A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park from 1859—a testament to his versatility as an artist. Cleopatra and Caesar became subjects for him as well; their story came alive through his brushstrokes. Armytage's involvement extended beyond individual pieces; he also contributed significantly to The Great Exhibition held at Hyde Park in London during 1851—an event celebrated worldwide for its innovation and grandeur. Lastly, Magdalene of France stands out among his works—another example showcasing how JC Armytage effortlessly transported viewers back centuries through art.