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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection

Sir John Alexander Hammerton was a renowned artist and creator of various captivating illustrations that depicted significant moments in history

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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Hooded British Territorials charging the German Trenches at Loos, September 25th, 1915, 1916
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Map Showing the German Cameroon Colony, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Historic Landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr, Gallipoli, April 25th
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: General Count Luigi Cadorna, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Map Illustrating the Russian Retreat from Galicia in the Summer of 1915, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Map illustrating the Russian Invasion of East Prussia, 1915. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Zeppelin Bombardment of Antwerp in August, 1814, in Defiance of the Hague Convention, 1915
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Map of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Women at Work that Men might Fight, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Sunday on the Western Front: Chaplain Conducts Impromptu Service, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Eastern Area of the Great War, 1915. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Map indicating the Position of the Allied Naval Victory in the Baltic, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Map of Two and a Half Years Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The First V. C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: British Infantry Storm Ruined Heudicourt, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Map Showing the Relation of Serbia to Neighbouring States, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Chocolate and Apples Behind the British Lines, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Detailed Map of the Arras Fighting Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Detailed Map of Gallipoli and Dardanelles, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: An Evening Concert in Officers Mess of the Artists Rifles, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Spirit of Our Old Navy Yet Llives - The Drake Touch in the North Sea, 1915
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Guarding Britains Food Supplies, 1915. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Coaling the Fleet During a Gale, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Campaign in German East Africa, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The War Map of Western Europe, 1915. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Map of Poland Showing Position of Conflicting Nations on July 24th, 1915, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: General Sir Henry S. Rawlinson, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Forward with the Tricolour: French Infantry advance to Meet the Enemy, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Great Arras Battle Area, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Emperor of Russia with the Grand Duke Nicholas at the Front, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Dr. Woodrow Wilson, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Under the Blue Cross: Wounded Horses Being Conveyed to the Veterinary Hospital, 1917
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: German Troops Occupying the City of Liege, 1915 Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Vice Admiral Sir John Jellicoes Flagship, Iron Duke, Being Coaled at Sea. Inset
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Map Showing German Retreat in the West, 1917, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Famous French Leaders: General Joffre, General D Urbal, and General Foch. 1916
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The Principal Railways of Europe and Asia Minor, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: On the Homeward Journey: Conveying Wounded from Collecting Posts to Dressing Stations, 1917
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: First Positions of the Two Million Troops of the Warring Nations, 1915. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: General Sir William Robert Robertson, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. D. S. O. 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. 1915. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: The New Territory which General Botha added to the Empire, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection: Railway Systems of the Allies and Germany, 1916. Creator: Unknown


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Sir John Alexander Hammerton was a renowned artist and creator of various captivating illustrations that depicted significant moments in history. One of his notable works includes a portrayal of the 8th Army commander, Bernard Law Montgomery, in 1942. With his artistic skills, Hammerton captured the essence and strength of this influential figure. In another piece, he immortalized the bravery and determination of hooded British Territorials as they fearlessly charged towards German trenches at Loos on September 25th, 1915. The intensity and courage displayed by these soldiers are vividly portrayed through Hammerton's brushstrokes. Hammerton also celebrated victories with his artistry, such as "The Campbells are Coming. " where he depicted brave pipers playing Highland regiments to victory in 1917. This artwork beautifully captures the spirit and pride associated with Scottish military traditions. Among his collection is an illustration showcasing the historic landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr during Gallipoli on April 25th. Through this piece, Hammerton commemorated a crucial moment in history when troops embarked on their mission amidst challenging circumstances. Maps were also part of Sir John Alexander Hammerton's repertoire; one example being a map illustrating the Russian retreat from Galicia in summer 1915. His attention to detail allowed viewers to understand complex military strategies employed during World War I. Another map created by him showcased the Russian invasion of East Prussia in 1915. These maps served as valuable resources for understanding historical events while appreciating Hammerton's talent for visual storytelling. Hammerton didn't limit himself to war-related subjects alone; he also shed light on other significant events like "The Zeppelin Bombardment of Antwerp" which occurred in August 1814 against international conventions set forth by The Hague Convention. His expertise extended beyond battlefields too; he crafted detailed maps highlighting territories like German Cameroon Colony (1916) and Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula (1917).