Figurehead Collection (#6)

Sailing, Figurehead On The Prow Of A Yacht, Ireland

New Arethusa and old figurehead, Upnor, Kent
The new Training Ship Arethusa on the Thames off Upnor. Ashore is the preserved figurehead of its scrapped predecessor. Date: circa 1935

Caricature of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister
Superb caricature of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965) by an unknown German artist. Date: circa late 1930s

Queen Victoria 1897

Figureheads, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Figureheads, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Figureheads of old fighting ships, Grosvenor Road, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
Figureheads of old fighting ships, Grosvenor Road, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The Hercules, (1885). A 58-cannon ship, from an original drawing by d Ozanne

Saint Genevieve promises to save Lutece, Middle Ages. 19th Century. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Saint Genevieve promises to save Lutece, Middle Ages. 19th Century. Colour Lithograph. Private collection

France providing civilisation, wealth and peace to Morocco, 19thy November 1911. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th November 1911

Caricature of the Chamber of Deputies, Paris, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
Caricature of the Chamber of Deputies, Paris, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th July 1898

Happy New Year France!, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Happy New Year France!, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 3rd January 1891

Republique, 1891. Artist: Jean-Charles Gauthier
Republique, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 21st February 1891

Marianne, figurehead from a French Grand Banks fishing boat. From the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

La Liberte guidant le Peuple, 28th July 1830. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
La Liberte guidant le Peuple, 28th July 1830. Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863). Painting, oil on canvas 2.6 x 3.25M. Louvre Museum

Now, with work!!!, 1899. Artist: Eugene Damblans
Now, with work!!!, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th September 1899

WW1 - Albert I - King of Belgium - protects his army
The King protects his army - Albert I, King of Belgium (1875-1934) who, during the first years of WW1, fought with his troops and shared their dangers, while his wife, Queen Elisabeth

Tresco - The Valhalla - Figureheads from Shipwrecks
Tresco, The Isles of Scilly - The unique Valhalla collection, situated within Tresco Abbey Garden, containing some 30 figureheads

LORD MAYORs / HARPER S
The Lord Mayors Show processes along the Thames

Men at coastal storage hut
Men at a coastal storage hut with figureheads from ships on display. Date: circa 1930s

Illustration, A Midsummer Nights Dream -- probably not connected to the Shakespeare play, but depicting a sailor asleep on a ship, dreaming of a mermaid in the water. Date: July 1914

Harbour scene with ship and equipment, Scotland
A harbour scene in Scotland with a ship and various equipment, all looking rather run-down and shabby

Harbour scene with ships and equipment, Scotland
A harbour scene in Scotland with ships and various equipment, all looking rather run-down and shabby

Illustration of the snake-shaped prow of a Viking ship

Figurehead of a traditional Vietnamese junk boat, Halong Bay, Vietnam

Buddha Statue at Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand

End of the Irish Invasion or the Destruction of the French Armada, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, London, engraving 1797, french warships being tossed about during a storm blown up by Pitt

The fifty-eight gun frigate of the French navy with gun ports raised and ready for battle
KW415695 The fifty-eight gun frigate of the French navy with gun ports raised and ready for battle, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, published 1875 (litho) by French School

Profile of a vessel with its masts, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert
XIR619835 Profile of a vessel with its masts, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 42 (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Service Historique de la Marine

Profile of an inside and outside fully completed vessel, illustration from the Atlas
XIR619834 Profile of an inside and outside fully completed vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate38 (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by French School

The English navy conquering a French ship near the Cape Camaro (oil on canvas)
BAL329101 The English navy conquering a French ship near the Cape Camaro (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg; English, out of copyright

The Prow of Le Soleil Royal (w / c on paper)
XIR254911 The Prow of Le Soleil Royal (w/c on paper) by Berain, Jean I (the Elder) (1640-1711); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: named after Louis XIV)

DORE: LONDON, 1873. The Docks - The Concordia. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore
DORE: LONDON, 1873. The Docks - The " Concordia." Wood engraving after Gustave Dore, from the series London: A Pilgrimage, 1873

LEIF ERICSSON (c970-1020). Norse mariner. Leif Ericsson off the coast of Vineland. Oil on canvas by A.O. Wergeland

ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U. S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at
ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U.S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prior to the departure of a U.S

LEIF ERICSSON (c970-1020). Norse mariner. Leif Ericsson off the coast of Vineland. Oil on canvas by A.O. Wergeland

Figurehead and view from tour boat in Vietnam

Wat Phra prang, Si Satchanalai Historical Park, Sukothai
Unesco world herritage site, Wat Phra prang, Si Satchanalai Historical Park, Sukothai

Antique illustration of ship

Antique illustration of ship

Queen Victoria photographed in connection with her Diamond Jubilee 1897 August

Queen Victoria 1896

Ship figurehead at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

End Of The Irish Invasion Or The Destruction Of The French Armada, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, London, Engraving 1797, French Warships Being Tossed About During A Storm Blown Up By Pitt

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"From Ships to Seaside: Exploring the Fascinating World of Figureheads" Step into the past as we delve into the captivating realm of figureheads. In 1909, Castles Shipbreaking Yard in Westminster, London proudly displayed ship's figureheads over its gates, a testament to maritime history. Meanwhile, a Peruvian figurehead stands tall, embodying cultural heritage and artistic craftsmanship. A young boy in a school uniform finds joy by the seaside with a whimsical figurehead. These intricate carvings adorned ships throughout the 19th century, adding an air of elegance and mystique to their journeys. Vietnamese patriotism shines through a poster featuring Ho Chi Minh - an iconic figurehead who led his nation towards independence for half a century. Similarly, Brownies of the Sea Maiden celebrate their return home with pride and camaraderie. History comes alive as Joan of Arc fearlessly leads her troops at the Siege of Orleans while Lambert Simnel works diligently in Royal Kitchens during another era. Each representing different aspects of society but united by their significance as figurative leaders. Artistic expressions take form on calendars or naval officer figures created by talented individuals like F Meaulle and Rosamond P Gray respectively. Their work immortalizes historical moments or pays homage to those who shaped nations. Lastly, Mao Zedong emerges as one such influential leader - founding father of China's People's Republic - leaving an indelible mark on history through his vision and determination, and are not merely decorative ornaments; they symbolize power, culture, resilience, and inspiration across various contexts throughout time. Let us appreciate these remarkable figures that have left lasting impressions on our collective consciousness.