J Jenkins Collection

Lord Anson, (1829). Creator: J Jenkins
Lord Anson, (1829). Portrait of English naval commander George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762). Anson commanded a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, 19th century. Creator: J Jenkins
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Luke 2: 28: Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord

The Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805
985907 The Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805, 1817 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Whitcombe, Thomas (c.1752-1824) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805, 1816 (hand-coloured aquatint)
985800 The Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805, 1816 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Whitcombe, Thomas (c.1752-1824) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Trafalgar)

Chelsea Pensioner, 1826. Artist: J Jenkins
Chelsea Pensioner, 1826. With a dedication to General Sir Samuel Hulse beneath

The Greenwich Pensioner Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, London, 1829. Artist
The Greenwich Pensioner Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, London, 1829. Seated at a desk, with a dedication beneath, the old man leans on the table next to a large mug

Battle of the Nile, August 1st 1798 (1816). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
The Battle of the Nile, 1st August 1798 (1816). The British fleet under Nelson destroyed the French fleet in Aboukir Bay in a battle fought at night. From J Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1816

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805 (1816). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
The Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805 (1816). A French warship burns fiercely during Nelsons famous victory over the combined French and Spanish fleets. From J Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1816

The Battle of the Nile, 1st August 1798 (1816). Artist: Bailey
The Battle of the Nile, 1st August 1798 (1816). The British fleet under Nelson destroyed the French fleet in Aboukir Bay in a battle fought at night. From J Jenkinss Naval Achievements, 1816

William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, (1580-1630), 1824. Artist: J Jenkins
William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, (1580-1630), 1824. Herbert was chancellor of the University of Oxford and he co-founded Pembroke College, Oxford, with King James I of England

William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford (1616-1700), 1824. Artist: J Jenkins
William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford (1616-1700), 1824. Russell was a British soldier during the English Civil War. From Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain by Edmund Lodge

Benjamin West (1738-1820), Anglo-American painter, 19th century. Artist: J Jenkins
Benjamin West (1738-1820), Anglo-American painter, 19th century

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, English statesman and admiral, (1825). Artist: J Jenkins
Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, English statesman and admiral, (1825). Howard (1536-1624) was a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth I and was appointed Lord High Admiral in 1585

Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, English admiral, (1824). Artist: J Jenkins
Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, English admiral, (1824). Clinton (1512-1585) fought against the Scots and the French during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I

Sir Humphry Davy, 1st Baronet, Cornish chemist and physicist, 19th century. Artist: J Jenkins
Sir Humphry Davy, 1st Baronet, Cornish chemist and physicist, 19th century. Davy (1778-1829) became famous for his discovery of sodium and potassium, and the invention of the miners safety-lamp

William IV, King of the United Kingdom, 1830. William IV (1765-1837) was King of the United Kingdom and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death. From an original drawing by J Jenkins

Joseph Paxton, English gardener and architect, 1853. Artist: J Jenkins
Joseph Paxton, English gardener and architect, 1853. Paxton (1801-1865) was Superintendent of the Duke of Devonshires gardens at Chiswick and Chatsworth from 1826, and designer of the Crystal Palace

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J Jenkins, a talented artist of the 19th century, left behind an impressive body of work that captured historical events and notable figures. One such masterpiece is "Lord Anson" (1829), a portrait that showcases his skill in capturing the essence of individuals. In another piece titled "Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, " J Jenkins depicts a heartwarming scene from biblical times. The Battle of Trafalgar was undoubtedly one of history's most significant naval conflicts, and J Jenkins immortalized this event through various artworks. His paintings like "The Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805" and "The Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805" (1816) bring to life the intensity and heroism displayed by those involved. Jenkins also explored other historical moments such as "Battle of the Nile, August 1st 1798" (1816) by Thomas Sutherland and Bailey's rendition titled "The Battle of the Nile, 1st August 1798. " These pieces capture crucial victories for British forces during their campaigns. In addition to historical events, J Jenkins delved into portraiture with works like "Chelsea Pensioner" (1826), showcasing his ability to convey character through paintbrush strokes. He also depicted scenes from Greenwich Hospital in London with great attention to detail in pieces like "The Greenwich Pensioner Greenwich Hospital. " Not limited to military subjects alone, J Jenkins painted portraits such as William Herbert, Earl Pembroke (1580-1630) and William Russell Duke Bedford (1616-1700). Through these artworks created in 1824, he pays homage to influential figures who shaped history.