Oliphant Collection

Scene from Song of Roland
Roland blowing his warhorn in battle against the Saracens at Roncesvalle, 789 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, nee Margaret Oliphant Wilson, 1828 - 1897
3083244 Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, nee Margaret Oliphant Wilson, 1828 - 1897.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish novelist and historical writer, who wrote as Mrs. Oliphant)

Victoria And Albert Museum: Horn or Oliphant, ivory, Byzantine, 11th century (engraving)
6011239 Victoria And Albert Museum: Horn or Oliphant, ivory, Byzantine, 11th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horn or Oliphant, ivory, Byzantine)

Scene of a Tournament in the Fourteenth Century, detail of the herald
PWI89703 Scene of a Tournament in the Fourteenth Century, detail of the herald, 1812 (detail of 89702) (oil on canvas) by Revoil, Pierre Henri (1776-1842); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Roland at Ronceveaux (colour litho)
3621081 Roland at Ronceveaux (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roland at Ronceveaux)

Nuwara Eliya and Surroundings from Oliphant, an Estate Cart Road (b / w photo)
3652856 Nuwara Eliya and Surroundings from Oliphant, an Estate Cart Road (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The death of Roland at Ronceveaux, 778 (chromolitho)
2817029 The death of Roland at Ronceveaux, 778 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Roland at Ronceveaux, 778)

Scottish tartan -- Sutherland Clan (comprising the Cheyne, Federith, Gray, Keith, Mowat and Oliphant families), with butchers broom badge, coat of arms

Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life (chromolitho)
2817067 Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life)

Good and Evil: the Devil Tempting a Young Woman, 1832 (detail of 89709) (oil on canvas)
PWI89710 Good and Evil: the Devil Tempting a Young Woman, 1832 (detail of 89709) (oil on canvas) by Orsel, Andre Jacques Victor (1795-1850); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; ePeter Willi; French

Sire Thopas et sire Oliphant (engraving)
3645773 Sire Thopas et sire Oliphant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sire Thopas et sire Oliphant. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1875)

Oliphant (Hunting Horn), possibly southern Italian, ca. 1200. Creator: Unknown
Oliphant (Hunting Horn), possibly southern Italian, ca. 1200

Horn (Oliphant), South Italian, horn, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Horn (Oliphant) with Case, South Italian, horn, 11th-12th century; (case, 16th century)

Horn, 11th century, (1881). Creator: A A Bradbury
Horn, 11th century, (1881). Etching of an oliphant, (ivory horn), with metal mounts, made 1000-1100 AD, possibly in Italy

View of Hammersmith from Chiswick, London, c1770. Artist: John Royce
View of Hammersmith from Chiswick, London, c1770. View showing the River Thames and boats in the foreground

Oliphant. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany
Oliphant of Charlemagne. C. 1000. Ivory. Hunting knife (8th century) and sheath (10th - 11th centuries). Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany

Oliphant or ivory hunting horn, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique, Adam and Charles Black

Hon. Anthony and Mrs Vivian by Madame Yevonde
The Hon. Anthony and Mrs Vivian by Madame Yevonde. Anthony Crespigny Claude Vivian, 5th Baron Vivian (1906-1991) and Victoria Ruth Mary Rosamund Oliphant (1907-1985) married in 1930

Laurence Oliphant
LAURENCE OLIPHANT Writer, war correspondent and mystic who for a while was a disciple of Thomas Lake Harris, later founded his own commune in Palestine. Date: 1829 - 1888

Source Size = 4007 x 2931
The Outrage on the British Embassy at Jeddo, Japan: Attack on Messrs. Oliphant and Morrison

INNOCENT: a Tale of Modern Life, By Mrs. Oliphant, 1873 engraving

HINE: FARM WORK, c1916. Harold Oliphant driving a plow in a cornfield in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine, August 1916

INNOCENT: a Tale of Modern Life, By Mrs. Oliphant, 1873 engraving

MARGARET OLIPHANT (1828-1897). Scottish writer

LAURENCE OLIPHANT (1829-1888). English war correspondent, travel writer, and mystic. Line engraving, English, 1889

Margaret Oliphant
MARGARET OLIPHANT (nee Oliphant - married her cousin) Scottish writer, very prolific but including ghost stories and imaginative fiction such as A beleaguered city

L Oliphant / Watkins Cdv
LAURENCE OLIPHANT English writer

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"Oliphant: A Journey through Time and Artistic Marvels" Step into the enchanting world of Oliphant, where history intertwines with artistry. From the majestic Aachen Cathedral Treasury in Germany to the captivating British Embassy at Jeddo, each hint unravels a unique tale. Intrigue fills the air as we explore the Victoria And Albert Museum's Byzantine ivory masterpiece - a Horn or Oliphant from the 11th century. Its intricate engravings transport us back to an era of opulence and grandeur. The Fourteenth Century Tournament comes alive before our eyes, as we delve into its heraldry-laden details. The valiant Roland takes center stage in this vivid scene, showcasing his prowess as a Frankish warrior. Nuwara Eliya beckons us with its ethereal beauty captured from Oliphant Estate Cart Road. Through a monochromatic lens, we witness nature's splendor unfolding against an idyllic backdrop. A tragic event unfolds in "The Death of Roland at Ronceveaux. " This chromolitho painting immortalizes bravery and sacrifice amidst turmoil, leaving us captivated by its emotional depth. Scottish tartan evokes ancestral pride within Sutherland Clan members who proudly don their heritage. It symbolizes tradition and unity that withstands the test of time. Roland's legendary exploits continue to inspire generations through vibrant chromolitho prints depicting scenes from his extraordinary life. His valorous spirit echoes across centuries, reminding us of courage's enduring power. Within Gustave Doré's mesmerizing engraving "Good and Evil, " temptation dances on canvas as the devil entices a young woman towards darkness. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's eternal struggle between virtue and vice. "Sire Thopas et sire Oliphant" transports us to medieval times through exquisite engravings that depict chivalric tales filled with knights' valor and courtly romance.