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19th Century Political Portraits

Engravings of notable political figures from the 19th century, showcasing styles and attire of the period, emphasizing their solemn expressions.

Sir Theophilus Shepstone was Secretary for Native Affairs in the Natal Government, the constant adviser of various successive administrations.
Sir Theophilus Shepstone was Secretary for Native Affairs in the Natal Government, the constant adviser of various successive administrations.
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Portrait of the historian Robert Fruin, Jan Goedeljee, 1875-1900.
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Henry Grattan (3 July 1746 - 4 June 1820) was an Irish politician and lawyer who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century from Britain. He was a Member of the Irish Parliament (MP) from 1775 to 1801 and a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1805 to 1820.
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Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker. Wood engraving by Butterworth & Heath after Whitlock ?.
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Edvard Fortling (1809-1875); Anton M�ller (1752-1852), Peter Erasmus M�ller, 1809 - 1875
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Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) Danish author and story teller, best remembered for his Fairy Stories. Engraving.
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Portrait of Daniel Setchell, 1879, Setchell, Dan, 1831-, Engravings
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William Howard Russell, Esq, LLD, Irish journalist, 1876.Artist: Lock & Whitfield
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Sárny, John.
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Honore de Balzac 1799-1850. French writer From the book ""The International Library of Famous Literature"".Published in London 1900. Volume XIII.
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Jules-Germain Cloquet. Lithograph by J.B.A. Lafosse, 1866, after A.-R. Trinquart.
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Karl Ludwig von Bruck, 1798, 1860, statesman, woodcut, Austria, Europe
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Francisco Javier Zaldua (Francisco Javier Martinez de Zaldua de Racines) (1811-1882). Colombian lawyer and politician, member of the Partido Liberal Colombiano (PLC) (Colombian Liberal Party). President of the United States of Colombia (1 April 1882 to 21 December 1882). Portrait. Drawing by Badillo. Engraving by Arturo Carretero (1852-1901). La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana (The Spanish and American Illustration), 1883.
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Reverdy Johnson, Attorney General of the United States under Zachary Taylor, carte devisite signed by Johnson, ca. 1855- 1865, Mathhew Brady Studio
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Lafayette, 18th century (1908). Artist: Unknown
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''Mr. J.M. Levy. Chief Proprietor of the Daily Telegraph; 1812-1888', 1888. From, 'The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888'.
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SIR THOMAS BAZLEY French bishop of Caesarea, historian, in an attitude of prayer. Date: 1797 - 1885
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Joseph Chamberlain 1836 to 1914 father of Neville Chamberlain Member of Parliament
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MR. JOHN PARRY, 1877 engraving
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Charles Richard Sumner (1790-1874), English clergyman, born in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Bishop of Worcester 1827-1873. engraving from The Illustrated News of the World (London, ca. 1860) ., Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated
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William McKinley (1843-1901). 25th President of the United States. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1890.
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Historic chromolithography from the 19th century, portrait of Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke, 1811 - 1892, a British and Australian politician
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Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch (1806-1880). Spanish dramatist. He was the Director of the National Library of Spain until he retired in 1875. Portrait. Engraving. Colored.
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August Wilhelm von Schlegel (1767-1845). German poet, translator and critic. Portrait. engraving.
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Frederick Lemaitre (1800-1876). French actor. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1876.
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Nordenskjo¨ld (Nordenskio¨ld), Adolf Erik, Baron (1832-1901). Polar explorer and naturalist Swedish Finnish origin. Engraving.
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Rudolf Haym, 1821 - 1901, a philosopher and publicist, wood engraving, about 1880
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Fuster , Prof, Anton Füster, politician, theologian, Unknown
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Christian Gottfied Ehrenberg. Line engraving by J.P. Singer.
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Alexandre Herculano (1810-1877). Portuguese writer and historian. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1877. Colored.
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Historical engraving from the 19th Century, portrait of Alexander Sergeyevich Griboyedov, 1795-1829, Russian diplomat and playwright
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Archibald Campbell Tait, Archbishop of Canterbury, c1890.Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
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Portrait Ferdinand Hérold (1791-1833) a French operatic composer. Dated 19th Century
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John Keble. One of the leaders of the Tractarian Movement - a movement whose teachings were often thought of as just thinly veiled 'Popery'.
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Wilhelm Schrader (5 August 1817) (2 November 1907) was a German grammar school teacher. He also held political and ecclesiastical offices, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
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Kiss, Károly.
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Bishop John D Lee - Mormon Commander in the Mountain Meadow Massacre, Utah, 1857
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Prince Alexander Mikhailovich Gorchakov, 4 June 1798, 11 March 1883, was a Russian diplomat, foreign minister and chancellor, digital improved reproduction of an original 19th century print
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Black and White Illustration; Portrait of Sir William Vernon Harcourt, British lawyer, journalist and Liberal statesman
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French author Alexandre Dumas wrote The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo.
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Sir John Franklin. Stipple engraving by W. T. Fry, 1823, after T. Wageman.
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Manin, Daniel.
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Johann Gloisner. Lithograph by F. Herr, 1834.
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William H. Seward, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Great Americans" series (N76), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes. There are two variations of the Beecher card, one where he faces left and one where he faces right. This is the left-facing variation.. William H. Seward, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)