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William James Collection

William James was a man of many talents and interests. Born in 1842, he had a keen eye for art and a passion for philosophy

Background imageWilliam James Collection: The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton

The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Rapids on the St Louis River which flows through Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA....Nature is harsh, rugged, and sombre

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Glen Canon, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton

Glen Canon, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
Glen Canon, 1874. View of Glen Canyon, part of an immense system of canyons carved out by the Colorado River and its tributaries in Utah and Arizona, USA

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown

Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1894. View of the castle with the Clement memorial obelisk, erected in 1873, to the memory of surgeon and politician William James Clement

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Gotha - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

Gotha - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Gotha - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. View of the town of Gotha in Thuringia, Germany, seat of the royal house of Wettin of which Prince Albert was a member

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Portrait of William James (1842-1910), 1880. Creator: Photo studio J. Notman, Boston

Portrait of William James (1842-1910), 1880. Creator: Photo studio J. Notman, Boston
Portrait of William James (1842-1910), 1880. Private Collection

Background imageWilliam James Collection: The Spouting Horn in a Storm, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton

The Spouting Horn in a Storm, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
The " Spouting Horn" in a Storm, 1872. Rocks on the coast of Maine, north eastern USA: a wide chasm in the cliff

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Portraits of Great Philosophers: William James (litho)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: William James (litho)
5990271 Portraits of Great Philosophers: William James (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: William James)

Background imageWilliam James Collection: The Thames from Somerset House, Looking Downstream (oil on canvas)

The Thames from Somerset House, Looking Downstream (oil on canvas)
824245 The Thames from Somerset House, Looking Downstream (oil on canvas) by James, William (1730-80); 81.3x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames from Somerset House)

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Frogmore, 1819 (coloured aquatint)

Frogmore, 1819 (coloured aquatint)
985689 Frogmore, 1819 (coloured aquatint) by Wild, Charles (1781-1835) (after); 42.7x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frogmore. A plate from The History of the Royal Residences)

Background imageWilliam James Collection: William James, c. 1859. Creator: John La Farge

William James, c. 1859. Creator: John La Farge
William James, c. 1859

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Luxembourg Gardens, 1906. Creator: William James Glackens

Luxembourg Gardens, 1906. Creator: William James Glackens
Luxembourg Gardens, 1906

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Leadenhall Market, on Christmas Eve, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

Leadenhall Market, on Christmas Eve, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Leadenhall Market, on Christmas Eve, 1845. Meat and poultry for sale in the City of London. Leadenhall Market, the great place for poultry, game, and rabbits; the returns for which, in one year

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Thorwaldsens statue of Lord Byron, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

Thorwaldsens statue of Lord Byron, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Thorwaldsens statue of Lord Byron, 1845. Sculpture of Byron by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorwaldsen: This picturesque work of art

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Newgate Market, on Christmas Eve, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

Newgate Market, on Christmas Eve, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Newgate Market, on Christmas Eve, 1845. Haunches of meat for sale at a London street market. Here we have the great Newgate Meat Market

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Poulterers shop, Holborn-Hill, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

Poulterers shop, Holborn-Hill, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Poulterers shop, Holborn-Hill, 1845. Customers crowd round a poulterers decorated with game birds for sale for Christmas. The Poulterers Shop, on Holborn-hill, a few doors from Farringdon-street

Background imageWilliam James Collection: A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 1845. A jovial figure holding a tankard gestures towards bottles and glasses. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Burghley House - north front, 1844. Creator: W. J. Linton

Burghley House - north front, 1844. Creator: W. J. Linton
Burghley House - north front, 1844. View of Burghley, near Stamford, Lincolnshire. The house was built in the 16th century for William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Pilgrims to the Holy Well - by F. W. Topham - from the new water colour exhibition, 1845

Pilgrims to the Holy Well - by F. W. Topham - from the new water colour exhibition, 1845
Pilgrims to the Holy Well - by F.W. Topham - from the new water colour exhibition, 1845. This is one of the most masterly pictures in the Exhibition of the New Society of Painters in Water Colours

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Marble statue of Her Majesty, in the Royal Exchange, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

Marble statue of Her Majesty, in the Royal Exchange, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Marble statue of Her Majesty, in the Royal Exchange, 1845. Sculpture of Queen Victoria at the Royal Exchange in the City of London:marble Statue of her Majesty

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Summer Palace at Wurtemburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845

Summer Palace at Wurtemburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Palace of Tenneburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W

Palace of Tenneburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W
Palace of Tenneburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Palace of Molsdorf - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J

Palace of Molsdorf - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J
Palace of Molsdorf - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. View of Molsdorf Palace, near Gotha in Germany. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Reinhardtsbrunn, Gotha - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845

Reinhardtsbrunn, Gotha - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Reinhardsbrunn near Gotha in Germany was formerly a Benedictine monastery

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Friedenstahl - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J

Friedenstahl - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J
Friedenstahl - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845....the Palace of Frieden-stahl [in Germany], the residence of the Dowager Duchess of Coburg

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Coburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

Coburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Coburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. View of the town of Coburg in Bavaria, Germany. It is...built in the middle of a beautiful valley, on the banks of the Itz

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Chapel at Kalenberg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W

Chapel at Kalenberg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W
Chapel at Kalenberg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Callenberg Castle in Germany:interior of the palace-chapel, with its antique carved pulpit, pierced gallery front

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Schloss Rosenau, near Coburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845

Schloss Rosenau, near Coburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. View of the Rosenau Palace, a former castle, converted into a ducal country house, formerly in Saxe-Coburg

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Rosenau - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton

Rosenau - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
Rosenau - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. View of the Rosenau Palace, a former castle, converted into a ducal country house, (formerly in Saxe-Coburg, now in Bavaria, Germany)

Background imageWilliam James Collection: The Palace of Ehrenburg, at Coburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing

The Palace of Ehrenburg, at Coburg - from His Royal Highness Prince Alberts drawing, 1845. View of Ehrenburg Palace at Coburg in Germany which dates from the 16th century

Background imageWilliam James Collection: The Ivory Carver, from 'Illustrated London News', January 31, 1857

The Ivory Carver, from "Illustrated London News", January 31, 1857
The Ivory Carver, from " Illustrated London News", January 31, 1857

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Fulton Street and Market, New York, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett

Fulton Street and Market, New York, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett
Fulton Street and Market, New York, 1834

Background imageWilliam James Collection: South St. from Maiden Lane, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett

South St. from Maiden Lane, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett
South St. from Maiden Lane, 1834

Background imageWilliam James Collection: South Street from Maiden Lane, New York, in 1828, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett

South Street from Maiden Lane, New York, in 1828, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett
South Street from Maiden Lane, New York, in 1828, 1834

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Fulton Street & Market, New York (The Bennett View of Fulton Street), 1834

Fulton Street & Market, New York (The Bennett View of Fulton Street), 1834

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Weekhawken, 1833. Creator: Asher Brown Durand

Weekhawken, 1833. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Weekhawken, 1833

Background imageWilliam James Collection: The Falls of the Sawkill, 1830. Creator: Asher Brown Durand

The Falls of the Sawkill, 1830. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
The Falls of the Sawkill, 1830

Background imageWilliam James Collection: The Brigs of Ayr, 1844. Creator: W. J. Linton

The Brigs of Ayr, 1844. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Brigs of Ayr, 1844. Old and new bridges over the river at Ayr in Scotland. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Scene from 'Watteau'in 1644, 1844. Creator: W. J. Linton

Scene from "Watteau"in 1644, 1844. Creator: W. J. Linton
Scene from " Watteau" in 1644, 1844. Idyll in a garden. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Standing Turkish Youth, 1844. Creator: William James Muller

Standing Turkish Youth, 1844. Creator: William James Muller
Standing Turkish Youth, 1844

Background imageWilliam James Collection: View of South Street, from Maiden Lane, New York City, ca. 1827

View of South Street, from Maiden Lane, New York City, ca. 1827

Background imageWilliam James Collection: William James (Yamaha) 2014 Newcomers A Manx Grand Prix

William James (Yamaha) 2014 Newcomers A Manx Grand Prix

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Fragment from Balustrade of the Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Athens, ca. 1882

Fragment from Balustrade of the Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Athens, ca. 1882

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Stele from the Kerameikos Cemetery, Athens, early 1880s. Creator: William James Stillman

Stele from the Kerameikos Cemetery, Athens, early 1880s. Creator: William James Stillman
Stele from the Kerameikos Cemetery, Athens, early 1880s

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Children Fishing, ca. 1900. Creator: William James Mullins

Children Fishing, ca. 1900. Creator: William James Mullins
Children Fishing, ca. 1900

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Charles Carroll of Carrollton, ca. 1830. Creator: William James Hubard

Charles Carroll of Carrollton, ca. 1830. Creator: William James Hubard
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, ca. 1830

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Quarantine, Staten Island, 1833. Creator: William James Bennett

Quarantine, Staten Island, 1833. Creator: William James Bennett
Quarantine, Staten Island, 1833

Background imageWilliam James Collection: The Giant Geyser, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton

The Giant Geyser, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Giant Geyser, 1872. Geothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA.... a tremendous geyser, which has been called the Giant

Background imageWilliam James Collection: Distant View of Purgatory, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton

Distant View of Purgatory, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
Distant View of Purgatory, 1872. Rocky coastline of the Atlantic Ocean at Rhode Island, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In



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William James was a man of many talents and interests. Born in 1842, he had a keen eye for art and a passion for philosophy. His artistic skills were evident in his creations such as "The Dalles of the St. Louis" and "Gotha - from His Royal Highness Prince Albert's drawing. " These pieces showcased his ability to capture the beauty of nature and architectural marvels. In addition to his artistic endeavors, James also delved into the world of philosophy. He is best known for his contributions to pragmatism, a philosophical school of thought that emphasizes practicality and action. As seen in the portrait titled "Portraits of Great Philosophers: William James, " he possessed an intellectual depth that allowed him to explore complex ideas with clarity. James' love for adventure led him to participate in events like the Manx Grand Prix, where he raced on a Yamaha motorcycle in 2014 as one of the newcomers. This daring spirit can be seen throughout his life, whether it was capturing the power of nature in "The Spouting Horn in a Storm" or exploring different cultures through artworks like "Luxembourg Gardens. " Despite being involved in various pursuits, James never forgot his roots. The image titled "Frogmore" depicts an idyllic scene from 1819, showcasing his appreciation for history and tradition. Similarly, works like "Leadenhall Market on Christmas Eve" reflect his ability to capture moments filled with warmth and festive cheer. Throughout all these diverse experiences, William James remained true to himself—a multifaceted individual who found joy both behind an artist's brushstroke and within deep philosophical contemplation.