Richard Assheton Cross MP Home Secretary First elected to Parliament as a Conservative MP in Cross came to prominence in the General Election of when standing in SouthWest Lancashire he defeated Gladstone then at the height of his popularity In Disraelis government of Cross was appointed Home Secretary despite having no previous ministerial experience and as such was responsible for introducing the social reform legislation widely regarded as the main achievement of that administration When the Conservatives returned to power briefly in he again took charge of the Home Office and then in was moved to the India Office as well as being raised to the peerage as Viscount Cross of BroughtoninFurness From Men of Mark a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate the Church in science literature and art the army navy law medicine etc

Figurative Art

Think reality delights? You bet your walls do too. So, why not introduce them to our collection of figurative art. Make acquaintance with inspiring muses of famous masters or get a glimpse of pop culture icons caught on camera. Any masterpieces you choose will give your space a unique story to share in our handcrafted frames.

This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.