NPG Now Represents National Trust Portraits
The National Portrait Gallery is now licencing a significant collection of paintings from the National Trust Collection, including historical figures like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, very useful for historical projects.
The NPG now represents over 3,000 portraits from the National Trust collection, which are available for commercial licencing. The NPG archive holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world, more than 330,000.
The addition of the National Trust collection will broaden the works available for key sitters such as Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Tudor monarchs, whilst complimenting the Gallery’s Collection with new artists across different periods and artistic movements.
Image from left to right: Jane ’Jeanie’ Elizabeth Hughes, Mrs Nassau John Senior by George Frederick Watts (NT_1288949);
Agatha Christie, aged 4 by Douglas John Connah (NT_120816). All images ©National Trust Images / National Portrait Gallery, London.
This story courtesy of BAPLA.
Website: npgimages.com
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Anniversary of Peterloo Massacre 1819
The National Archives is featuring this important date in British social history, where a large, peaceful demonstration against poverty and joblessness was attacked by cavalry, leaving 18 dead and many injured.
This week sees the anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre, when 60,000 peaceful pro-democracy protestors gathered in Manchester on 16th August 1819, and were charged by soldiers, leaving at least 18 dead and 400-700 injured.
200 years on, the National Archives takes an in-depth look at this important historical event through a range of archival materials and their blog.
Website: National Archives
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Mary Evans Collection of the Week - The Ros Fraser Collection
Among the collections the history specialist represents are a number of family archives comprised of personal photographs. The Ros Fraser Collection is one such collection, and although it is small at just over 100 pictures, it is nevertheless a delightful evocation of time and place, in this case, the 1930s.
Most photographs are by Ros’s father, and feature her mother Rene, at a time the couple were living on a boat. Many of the black & white photographs build up an idyllic portrait of a life lived on board, and most were taken while the boat was moored in the Norfolk Broads in East Anglia. The images are a cut above the amateur snapshot, and feature Rene looking stylish and chic whether she’s fishing, varnishing wood, rowing or sailing. She’s also pictured riding a rather splendid Sunbeam motorcycle. Although the photographs are a record of just one family, and in fact, mostly just one person, they bring together the interests, fashions and pastimes of that era into sharp focus - motorbikes & cars, boats, fitness, the great outdoors - and dogs.
Click here to view the Ros Fraser Collection and do get in touch if the library can help with any questions, quotes or research you may require, by calling 020 8318 0034 or emailing pictures@maryevans.com.
Website: www.maryevans.com
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200 Years Since the Birth of Prince Albert
Prince Albert, Victorian philanthropist, was born 200 years ago and the Royal Armouries photolibrary celebrates his sponsorship of the Great Exhibition of 1851.
26th August 2019 marks 200 years since Prince Albert was born. Known famously for his philanthropic pursuits in support of art, design and industry, Albert was considered one of the masterminds behind the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace. It was the world’s first international display of design and manufacturing and celebrated Britain’s great advancements in industry.
Image: The opening of the Great Exhibition. The entrance of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and his Royal Highness Prince Albert.
The display at Crystal Palace included highly ornate arms and armour of cutting edge design from around the world, which is a Royal Armouries speciality.
Website: Royal Armouries Photolibrary
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OTTO Features New Victorian-style Homes
The architecture specialist photolibrary is showing off some modern Victorian-style dwellings which combine the 21st century and the 19th in an attractive mashup or hommage.
Above: Bailey McCarthy’s Vacation Home in Texas, designed by Miles Redd; photographer: Trevor Tondro
The holiday home of Bailey and Pete McCarthy and their two small children. Bailey is an interior decorator and the owner of Biscuit Home, a bedding and lifestyle company. Pete is a partner in the restaurant group Goodnight Hospitality. The couple hired Bailey’s design role model, Miles Redd to create the interiors for the Bellville, Texas home. The house was designed by Curtis & Windham Architects.
See more images here.
Website: www.ottoarchive.com
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