Plenipotentiary Collection

Sir Rutherford Alcock K.C.B., our Envoy Plenipotentiary in Japan..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sir Rutherford Alcock K.C.B., our Envoy Plenipotentiary in Japan, from a photograph by F. Beato, of Yokohama, 1864. 'The opening of Japan to English commerce is a most beneficial achievement of

State Banquet given by the Emperor of the French to the Peace Plenipotentiaries, at the Tuileries, 1 Creator: Unknown
State Banquet given by the Emperor of the French to the Peace Plenipotentiaries, at the Tuileries, [Paris], 1856. Ending of the Crimean War

The Peace Plenipotentiaries - from a photograph by Mayer Brothers, and Pierson, of Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Plenipotentiaries - from a photograph by Mayer Brothers, and Pierson, of Paris, 1856. The Treaty of Paris brought an end to the Crimean War between the Russian Empire

Baron von Manteuffel, Prussian Plenipotentiary at the Peace Conference, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Baron von Manteuffel, Prussian Plenipotentiary at the Peace Conference, 1856. At the eleventh hour Prussia has been invited to join the Peace Congress at Paris

Pierre de Weims. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Pierre de Weims

Sketches in the Persian Gulf - the Hon. Mr. Murray and his suite - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in the Persian Gulf - the Hon. Mr. Murray and his suite - from a photograph, 1857. Engraving after a photograph by Major H

Kiogoku Notono Kami, Japanese diplomat to Britian, 1862
Vintage 19th century photograph: Kiogoku Notono Kami, Minister Plenipotentiary of HM the Tycoon of Japan, first Japanerse diplomatic mission to Britian, 1862

Matsudaira Iwamino Kami, Japanese diplomat to Britian, 1862
Vintage 19th century photograph: Matsudaira Iwamino Kami, Minister Plenipotentiary of HM the Tycoon of Japan, first Japanerse diplomatic mission to Britian, 1862

Takenouchi Shimodzukino Kami, Japanese diplomat 1862
Vintage 19th century photograph: Takenouchi Shimodzukino Kami, Envoy and Plenipotentiary to H.M. the Tycoon of Japan. Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe, 1862

Alexander Erskine, 1598-1656
1219687 Alexander Erskine, 1598-1656. by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plenipotentiary for Sweden at the Treaty of Munster in 1648)

Frank Billings Kellogg (1856-1937) (b / w photo)
PNP253899 Frank Billings Kellogg (1856-1937) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The London Conference, 4th November 1830: The Despots of Downing Street Sending Leopold
PLT238264 The London Conference, 4th November 1830: The Despots of Downing Street Sending Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg to Reign in Belgium (litho) by Poelman

The Kapidgi Bachi staff and throne (wood, textile and mother of pearl)
CHT179318 The Kapidgi Bachi staff and throne (wood, textile and mother of pearl) by Turkish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Impending Afghan War (engraving)
1059973 The Impending Afghan War (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impending Afghan War)

A Conference in London, 4th November 1830 (litho)
PLT238241 A Conference in London, 4th November 1830 (litho) by Belgian School, (19th century); Musee de l Armee, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: gathering of plenipotentiaries of France)

Lord Lyons, Ambassador at Paris, Plenipotentiary for the Congress (engraving)
1590039 Lord Lyons, Ambassador at Paris, Plenipotentiary for the Congress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Lyons, Ambassador at Paris)

The Conference on the Affairs of Egypt (engraving)
1045560 The Conference on the Affairs of Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conference on the Affairs of Egypt)

Siamese Ambassador and some Members of the Embassy (engraving)
1060120 Siamese Ambassador and some Members of the Embassy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siamese Ambassador and some Members of the Embassy)

Plenipotentiary, 1831-1854, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Lord Elgin Plenipotentiary Ambassador Felice Beato
Lord Elgin, Plenipotentiary and Ambassador; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909), Henry Hering (British, 1814 - 1893); China; 1860; Albumen silver print

Portrait Lord Elgin Plenipotentiary Ambassador
Portrait of Lord Elgin, Plenipotentiary and Ambassador, Who Signed the Treaty; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); China; November 2, 1860; Albumen silver print

Alexander Erskine, 1598-1656. Plenipotentiary For Sweden At The Treaty Of Munster In 1648. From Iconographia Scotica Or Portraits Of Illustrious Persons Of Scotland, Published 1797

China - Gate of British Legation, Peking
Lantern slide of Gate of British Legation, Peking (Beijing). In diplomacy, a legation was a diplomatic representative office lower than an embassy

The Chevalier de Souza Correa, Vanity Fair, Spy
The CHEVALIER DE SOUZA CORREA, Diplomat, born in Brazil and came to England, circa 1873. His formal title at the time this drawing in 1898 was Envoy-Extraordinary

Costantino Nigra
Conte COSTANTINO NIGRA Italian diplomat and writer, plenipotentiary from the king of Italy in Paris. Date: 1828 - 1907

Baron Boissy D anglas, Minister Plenipotentiary of France to Mexico

His Excellency M. Constantine Musurus. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary for Turkey

Franco-Prussian War: Plenipotentiary Conference Dealing with Peace in Frankfurt, May 1871; Prince Bismarck, Count Wartensleben, Baron Von Arnim, Jules Favre, G

Mr. Henry-Lytton-Earle Bulwer, Minister Plenipotentiary at Madrid, 1846

Enter in Tehran of Mr. Bouree, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Persia, and the French legation. engraving 1855

Portrait of Godard van Reede, Lord of Nederhorst, Plenipotentiary of the Province of Utrecht in the Peace Negotiations at Munster, Gerard ter Borch (II), 1646 - 1648

Portrait of Godard van Reede, Jonas Suyderhoef, Abraham van Waesberge (I), 1644

His Excellency the Marquis Tseng, Chinese Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Courts of London, Paris, and St. Petersburg, 1883

FRANKLIN LETTER, 1779. Letter from Benjamin Franklin, minister to the Court of France, 2 March 1779, certifying that John Adams could take his books with him as he traveled back to America

Sergey Yulyevich Witte (1849-1915). First constitutional prime minister of tsarist Russia (1905-1906). Peace plenipotentiary after Russo-Japanese War (1905). Russian modernisation

His Excellency M. Constantine Musurus. Envoy Extraordinary And Minister Plenipotentiary For Turkey

Franco-Prussian War: Plenipotentiary Conference Dealing with Peace in Frankfurt, May 1871; Prince Bismarck, Count Wartensleben, Baron Von Arnim, Jules Favre, G

Mr. Henry-Lytton-Earle Bulwer, Minister Plenipotentiary at Madrid, 1846

Enter in Tehran of Mr. Bouree, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Persia, and the French legation. engraving 1855

William, Baron Bulwer
WILLIAM HENRY LYTTON EARLE, baron DALLING & BULWER, diplomat, drawn at the time when he was appointed plenipotentiary to Madrid. Date: 1801 - 1872

RUSSO-TURKISH WAR, 1791. Plenipotentiaries of Great Britain, Prussia, Holland and Russia at St. Petersburg, 1791, signing the preliminaries of peace between the Russian

Sir Rutherford Alcock 2
SIR RUTHERFORD ALCOCK Diplomat, Britains first emissary to Japan, who as Envoy Plenipotentiary opened up trade wuth the merchants of that nation. Date: 1809 - 1897

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"Plenipotentiary: The Power of Diplomacy and Representation" In the intricate world of diplomacy, plenipotentiaries have played a crucial role in bridging nations and shaping history. From Kiogoku Notono Kami to Matsudaira Iwamino Kami and Takenouchi Shimodzukino Kami, Japanese diplomats who ventured to Britain in 1862, their missions were laden with significance. One cannot forget the likes of Alexander Erskine, whose diplomatic endeavors left an indelible mark during his time from 1598 to 1656. His expertise paved the way for fruitful negotiations between nations. The image of punitive justice unfolds as we witness "The First Act Of Punitive Justice In Beijing, " where the beheading of an ambassador's killer serves as a stark reminder that diplomacy can sometimes turn treacherous. Frank Billings Kellogg's black-and-white photograph captures a moment frozen in time. As a prominent figure from 1856 to 1937, he exemplified the essence of being a plenipotentiary through his unwavering dedication towards international relations. "The London Conference" on November 4th, 1830 showcases how Downing Street sent Leopold as its representative amidst discussions with despots. This historical event highlights the pivotal role plenipotentiaries play in negotiating agreements that shape global affairs. The Kapidgi Bachi staff and throne made from wood, textile, and mother-of-pearl symbolize both power and elegance—a testament to the grandeur associated with high-level diplomatic meetings throughout history. Bismarck's opening speech at the Congress of Berlin in June 1878 echoes through time. His presence marked an era when plenipotentiaries gathered to redefine boundaries and establish new norms within Europe.