Sir George Collection

William St. Clair of Roslin, c1771, (1947). Creator: George Chalmers
William St. Clair of Roslin, c1771, (1947). Portrait of Scottish golfer and archer William St Clair of Roslin, 21st Baron of Roslin (died 1778)

Headquarters of General Sir G White at Ladysmith, showing "Dug-Out"made for the General by his Staff (litho)
1599095 Headquarters of General Sir G White at Ladysmith, showing " Dug-Out" made for the General by his Staff (litho) by Prior

The Wilderness at Weston, Buckinghamshire, with Popes Monument (oil on board)
3743886 The Wilderness at Weston, Buckinghamshire, with Popes Monument (oil on board) by Harvey, William (1796-1866); 30.2x22.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

The Reception at Government House, Gibraltar, Ladies being presented to the Duke of Cornwall and York (litho)
1040311 The Reception at Government House, Gibraltar, Ladies being presented to the Duke of Cornwall and York (litho) by Hall

Balmes House in 1750, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Balmes House in 1750, (c1876). Balmes House, Hoxton rebuilt by Sir George Whitmore, Lord Mayor of London, purchased by Richard de Beauvoir, and later occupied as a private asylum

A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson
A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911, (1913). Pressure tube anemometer record. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson
A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911, (1913). Pressure tube anemometer record. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Dr. Simpson in his Laboratory, 21 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Simpson in his Laboratory, 21 December 1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965) took detailed measurements in order to predict the best possible conditions for Scotts journey to

Sudden Commencements of Blizzards. April 30th, 1911. May 31st, 1911. September 1st, 1911. (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Dr. Simpson in the Hut at the Other End of the Telephone Timing the Observation, c1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965)

Dr. Simpson Sending Up a Balloon, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Simpson Sending Up a Balloon, 1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965) took detailed measurements in order to predict the best possible conditions for Scotts journey to the Pole

Dr. Simpson at the Unifilar Magnetometer, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Simpson at the Unifilar Magnetometer, 1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965) took detailed measurements in order to predict the best possible conditions for Scotts journey to

Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Celebrating expedition leader Robert F Scotts 43rd birthday, left to right: Atkinson, Meares, Cherry-Garrard, Oates (standing), Taylor

The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cherry-Garrard. Mr. Day. Mr. Nelson. Lieut. Evans. Capt. Oates. Dr. Atkinson. Capt. Scott. Mr. Wright. Lieut. Gran

Sir George McKenzies house, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1845. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Edinburgh Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1845; view of the house which once belonged to Sir George McKenzie, also known as Bloody McKenzie, Lord Advocate in the reign of Charles II

View of Baumes House, Hoxton, London, c1830?. Artist: Dean and Munday
View of Baumes House, Hoxton, London, c1830. The house as it was in 1650, with dormer windows. The surrounding area is fairly rural, with a windmill at right, and a church spire in the distance

View of Baumes House, Hoxton, London, c1825. Artist: CH Matthews
View of Baumes House, Hoxton, London, c1825. Large house with two rows of dormer windows, set in walled grounds with a gate at right

Sir George Carroll, Sheriff 1837-8. Artist: John Wood
Portrait of Sir George Carroll, Sheriff 1837-8 standing in ceremonial robes, one hand resting on a table

Sir George Campbell Attributed Dr John Adamson
Sir George Campbell; Attributed to Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870), or Robert Adamson (Scottish, 1821 - 1848); 1842; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 11.1 × 12.5 cm (4 3)

Sketches G Hayter Sir George 1792-1871 graphite
Sketches G. Hayter, Hayter, Sir George, 1792-1871, graphite, ink, watercolor, 1816

Lt Gen Sir George Brown G. C. B Roger Fenton English
Lt. Gen. Sir George Brown, G.C.B; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); London, England; 1855; Salted paper print; 17.1 x 13.5 cm (6 3, 4 x 5 5, 16 in.)

Colonel Yule standing Sir George Yule India 1858
Colonel Yule (standing) and Sir George Yule; India; 1858 - 1869; Albumen silver print

Group Portrait Sir George Couper Bart India 1858
Group Portrait including Sir George Couper, Bart; India; 1858 - 1869; Albumen silver print

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"Sir George: A Man of Many Talents and Adventures" Step into the world of Sir George, a remarkable individual who left his mark in various fields. From his early days as an artist to his later achievements as a military general, Sir George's life was filled with fascinating experiences. Sketches by G Hayter showcase Sir George's artistic talent, capturing the essence of his surroundings with graphite strokes. One such masterpiece is "William St. Clair of Roslin, " painted by George Chalmers in 1771, which reveals Sir George's eye for detail and ability to bring portraits to life. As we delve further into his story, we discover that Sir George was not only an accomplished artist but also a respected military leader. The headquarters at Ladysmith bear witness to his strategic prowess during challenging times. His staff even constructed a special "Dug-Out" for him – a testament to their admiration and loyalty. But it wasn't just warfare that defined this extraordinary man; he had an appreciation for nature too. "The Wilderness at Weston" showcases the beauty of Buckinghamshire through oil on board artwork, featuring Pope's Monument as its centerpiece. Sir George's influence extended beyond art and war; he played host to distinguished guests at Government House in Gibraltar. In litho form, we witness ladies being presented to none other than the Duke of Cornwall and York under Sir George's watchful eye. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon Balmes House from 1750 – a structure shrouded in mystery yet linked somehow to our enigmatic protagonist. Though its creator remains unknown, it adds another layer of intrigue surrounding Sir George's life. Nature often held sway over him; blizzards were no exception. Through the brushstrokes of artist George Clarke Simpson, we experience both the ferocity and beauty within these storms - be it July 23rd or March 12th in 1911. Dr.