Willson Collection

George Washington by Charles Willson Peale
Portrait of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale, commissioned by the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. After painting the original version

Derby Bar, Puerto de la Luz, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Advertisement for the Derby English Bar, Muelle Grande, Calle Atindana, Puerto de la Luz, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, run by Doris Willson. Date: circa 1930s

St John Basil Wynne Willson - Bishop of Bath and Wells
St John Basil Wynne Willson (1868-1946) - Anglican bishop in the first half of the 20th century. He was the Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1921 to 1937

Abbeville, Maison Grande, Rue de la Tarterie, early 19th century. Creators: Harry Willson
Abbeville, Maison Grande, Rue de la Tarterie, early 19th century. Houses in the Rue de la Tarterie in the town of Abbeville on the north coast of France

View of Westminster Bridge, London, 1751. Artist: T Willson
View of Westminster Bridge, London, 1751, looking up the River Thames showing Lambeth Palace on the left and Westminster Abbey on the right. Also showing a great variety of water craft on the river

Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
Taylor Street, Burgersdorp (Burghersdorp), Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

MARTHA WASHINGTON (1731-1802). Wife of George Washington. Oil on canvas after Gilbert Stuart and Charles Willson Peale

RFC crewmen relaxing, Northern France, WW1
Four Royal Flying Corps crewmen relaxing on a pile of sacks outside a corrugated iron hut, somewhere in Northern France during the First World War. Three of them have signed their names on the photo

George Washington at Yorktown
Portrait of George Washington at Yorktown (1781) by Charles Willson Peale. Collection of the State House, Annapolis, Maryland

Photolithograph - British Military
Two Great Leaders. Colour photolithograph reproducing a poster advertising a brand of stomach tonic (Horehound Beer), alongside a portrait of Lord Roberts, 1902 (c)

Drawings Prints, Print, General Washington, Publisher, Artist, Sitter, Thomas Holloway
Drawings and Prints, Print, General Washington, Publisher, Artist, Sitter, After, Thomas Holloway, Charles Willson Peale, George Washington, British, London 1748-1827 Coltishall, Norfolk, American

Charles Willson Peale, Benjamin and Eleanor Ridgely Laming, American, 1741-1827, 1788, oil on canvas

Valentine Green after Charles Willson Peale (British, 1739 - 1813), George Washington, 1785, mezzotint

Max Rosenthal after Charles Willson Peale, Benjamin Franklin, American, 1833 - 1918, 1901, color mezzotint on China paper

Charles Willson Peale, John Philip de Hs, American, 1741-1827, 1772, oil on canvas

INDEPENDENCE HALL. The State House in 1778, from a drawing of that date by C. W
INDEPENDENCE HALL. The State House in 1778, from a drawing of that date by C.W. Peale - corrected by W.L. Breton. Watercolor, c1835, by William L. Breton

C0NRAD ALEXANDRE GERARD (1729-1790). First French diplomatic representative to the United States. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, late 18th century

WASHINGTON: INAUGURATION. A view of the pontoon bridge at Grays Ferry near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, looking west across the Schuylkill River

JOHN LAURENS (1754-1782). American Revolutionary officer. Etching, 1898, by Albert Rosenthal, after a painting by Charles Willson Peale

ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON (1746-1813). American statesman and financier. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, 18th century, c1782

HORATIO GATES (c1728-1806). American revolutionary officer. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, 1782

JOHN DICKENSON (1732-1808). American statesman. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, 1782

MERIWETHER LEWIS (1774-1809). American explorer. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale

WILLIAM SMALLWOOD (1732-1792). American planter, soldier and statesman. Oil on canvas by James Harley after Charles Willson Peale, 18th century

Letter from President Thomas Jefferson to American painter and inventor Charles Willson Peale
JEFFERSON: POLYGRAPH. Letter from President Thomas Jefferson to American painter and inventor Charles Willson Peale, on suggestions to improve the polygraph machine, 17 November 1804

American Revolutionary soldier. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, late 18th century
BENJAMIN LINCOLN (1733-1810). American Revolutionary soldier. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, late 18th century

Duc de Lanzun, later duc de Biron. French soldier and statesman. Oil painting by Charles Willson Peale
ARMAND LOUIS DE GONTAUT Duc de Lanzun, later duc de Biron. French soldier and statesman. Oil painting by Charles Willson Peale, late 18th century

General George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette and Lieutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman at Yorktown, 1781
GENERALS AT YORKTOWN, 1781. General George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette and Lieutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman at Yorktown, 1781. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, 1784

INDEPENDENCE HALL, 1778. State House (Independence Hall), Philadelphia. Line engraving after C. W. Peale, 1778
INDEPENDENCE HALL, 1778. State House (Independence Hall), Philadelphia. Line engraving after C.W. Peale, 1778

Mammoth Skeleton
Skeleton of a young mammoth in the museum at Philadelphia

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"Willson: A Name Woven into History and Art" From the iconic portrait of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale to the vibrant Derby Bar in Puerto de la Luz, Gran Canaria, the name "Willson" has left its mark across time and continents. In the realm of religion, St John Basil Wynne Willson stands tall as the Bishop of Bath and Wells, his influence extending far beyond his diocese. Meanwhile, Harry Willson's creation - Maison Grande in Abbeville on Rue de la Tarterie - showcases architectural brilliance from the early 19th century. T. Willson's artistic prowess shines through a captivating view of Westminster Bridge in London captured in 1751. The artist's attention to detail transports us back to an era long gone. During WW1, RFC crewmen found solace amidst chaos as they relaxed in Northern France. Their respite serves as a reminder that even amid war, moments of peace can be found. The picturesque town of Burgersdorp nestled within Cape Colony's Eastern Cape province bears witness to the enduring legacy of those with the surname "Willson. " Its rich history intertwines with South Africa's past. George Washington at Yorktown immortalizes America's first president during a pivotal moment in history. Gilbert Stuart masterfully captures Martha Washington’s grace and beauty on canvas for all generations to admire. Prints depicting General Washington offer insight into how artists like Thomas Holloway interpreted this influential figure. These prints serve as valuable historical artifacts that shed light on both publisher and artist alike. Lastly, Christmas decorations adorn Penzance while its bank stands proudly against Cornwall’s stunning backdrop—a testament to how “Willsons” have contributed not only to art but also everyday life throughout history. Whether it be through brushstrokes or acts etched into memory forevermore—“Willsons” have made their indelible mark upon our world.