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Ainsworth Collection (#27)

Alan John Ainsworth is an incredibly talented artist who has captured the essence and spirit of various musicians, historical figures, and scenes throughout his career

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Marcus Miller, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Marcus Miller, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marcus Miller, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Soweto Kinch, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Soweto Kinch, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Soweto Kinch, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Joey Calderazzo, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Joey Calderazzo, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Joey Calderazzo accompanying Gregory Porter, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jean Toussaint, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jean Toussaint, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jean Toussaint, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2014

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Andrew McCormack, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andrew McCormack, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andrew McCormack, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2014

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jamie Cullum, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jamie Cullum, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jamie Cullum, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Jason Yarde, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jason Yarde, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jason Yarde at Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2014

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Ernie Watts, c2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Ernie Watts, c2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Ernie Watts with the Kurt Elling Quintet, London Jazz Festival, c2010

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Louis Maholo, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Louis Maholo, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Louis Maholo, Louis Maholo, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Gregory Porter, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Gregory Porter, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gregory Porter with Jamie Cullum, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Christine Tobin, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Christine Tobin, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Christine Tobin, Christine Tobin with Phil Robson, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Ainsworth / Finden / Maclise

Ainsworth / Finden / Maclise
WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH English novelist and magazine editor Date: 1805 - 1882

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Ainsworth / Maclise / Fraser

Ainsworth / Maclise / Fraser
WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH English novelist and magazine editor Date: 1805 - 1882

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Ainsworth / Waddy / Oaw

Ainsworth / Waddy / Oaw
WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH English novelist satirised for his popular historical novels Date: 1805 - 1882

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Ainsworth / Sambourne

Ainsworth / Sambourne
WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH English novelist satirised for his popular historical novels such as Rookwood (1834) and Jack Sheppard (1839) Date: 1805 - 1882

Background imageAinsworth Collection: W. H. Ainsworth

W. H. Ainsworth
WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH Writer Date: 1805 - 1882

Background imageAinsworth Collection: William Harrison Ainsworth

William Harrison Ainsworth
WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH Writer 1805 - 1882

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Lady Massereene & Patrick Shaw Stewart- costume masque

Lady Massereene & Patrick Shaw Stewart- costume masque
Lady Massereene, formerly Jean Barbara Ainsworth, pictured in costume with Patrick Shaw Stewart at a masque arranged by Lord and Lady Desborough at their home, Taplow Court, in January 1912

Background imageAinsworth Collection: The Infinite Variety of the Jumper Suit, 1927

The Infinite Variety of the Jumper Suit, 1927 from London modistes including Thea, Dora Ainsworth and Jane March Date: 1927

Background imageAinsworth Collection: British Spring fashions from Isobel and Dora Ainsworth, 1927

British Spring fashions from Isobel and Dora Ainsworth, 1927
The synchronisation of sumptuosity and simplicity - precious metals and exquisite fabrics form the loveliness for this seasons models - British fashions Date: 1927

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Hablot Knight Browne 12 July 1815 - 8 July 1882 was an English artist, famous as Phiz

Hablot Knight Browne 12 July 1815 - 8 July 1882 was an English artist, famous as Phiz, illustrator of books by Charles Dickens, Charles Lever and Harrison Ainsworth, ENGRAVING 1882, UK, britain

Background imageAinsworth Collection: CRUIKSHANK: TOWER OF LONDON. Cuthbert Cholmondeley surprised by the appearance

CRUIKSHANK: TOWER OF LONDON. Cuthbert Cholmondeley surprised by the appearance of a mysterious figure, in the dungeon of Devilin Tower in London

Background imageAinsworth Collection: CRUIKSHANK: TOWER OF LONDON. Masque in the Palace Garden of the Tower. Royalty

CRUIKSHANK: TOWER OF LONDON. Masque in the Palace Garden of the Tower. Royalty and noblemen watch a masquerade performance

Background imageAinsworth Collection: CRUIKSHANK: TOWER OF LONDON. Queen Jane interposing between Northumberland and Simon Renard

CRUIKSHANK: TOWER OF LONDON. Queen Jane interposing between Northumberland and Simon Renard. Lady Jane Grey intervenes in an argument between the Duke of Northumberland and Simon Renard

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Blaize, the grocer Bloundels porter, testing all the patent cures

Blaize, the grocer Bloundels porter, testing all the patent cures he has purchased to protect himself from the plague. Plague of London - 1665

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Chowles the coffin maker and Judith Malmayns the plague nurse, dying with their stolen

Chowles the coffin maker and Judith Malmayns the plague nurse, dying with their stolen treasure as they are overcome by smoke and molten lead from the burning Old Saint Paul s

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Amabel Bloundels body being carried from the Earl of Rochesters house into

Amabel Bloundels body being carried from the Earl of Rochesters house into the dead cart for burial in the plague pit. Plague of London (1665)

Background imageAinsworth Collection: The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wifes honour from St Paul Parravicin

The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wifes honour from St Paul Parravicin (sheathing sword. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861)

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife. Disbrowe lost

Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife. Disbrowe lost. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Blaize, the grocers porter, buying plague antidotes, Plague of London, 1665

Blaize, the grocers porter, buying plague antidotes, Plague of London, 1665. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Saint Pauls being used as a pest house during the Plague of London (1665). Illustration

Saint Pauls being used as a pest house during the Plague of London (1665). Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Leonard Holt preventing the Earl of Rochester tricking Amabel with a false marriage

Leonard Holt preventing the Earl of Rochester tricking Amabel with a false marriage. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Lilly, the astrologer and Quatremain, the minor canon, digging for treasure in St

Lilly, the astrologer and Quatremain, the minor canon, digging for treasure in St Faiths under St Paul s. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861)

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Pauls Walk: the nave of Old Saint Pauls turned into a market place. Illustration

Pauls Walk: the nave of Old Saint Pauls turned into a market place. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Song of the Plague: Chowles the coffin maker, top centre, drinking a toast to a long

Song of the Plague: Chowles the coffin maker, top centre, drinking a toast to a long life for the plague so that he will become rich. Plague of London, 1665

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Earl of Rochester and his dissolute friends staging a Dance of Death at Saint Paul s

Earl of Rochester and his dissolute friends staging a Dance of Death at Saint Paul s
Earl of Rochester and his dissolute friends staging a Dance of Death at Saint Pauls during the Plague of London (1665). Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861)

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Mike Macascree, the blind musician, terrifying Chowles and the death cart attendants

Mike Macascree, the blind musician, terrifying Chowles and the death cart attendants when he comes round in the cart on the way to the plague pit, and begins to play. Plague of London, 1665

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Old Saint Pauls burning during the Fire of London (1666). Illustration by John Franklin

Old Saint Pauls burning during the Fire of London (1666). Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s, London 1855 (first published 1841)

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Solomon Eagle denouncing the City of London from the parapet of St. Paul s. Plague of London

Solomon Eagle denouncing the City of London from the parapet of St. Paul s. Plague of London, 1665. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Background imageAinsworth Collection: The coffin makers carousel. Chowles the coffin maker is on table in centre

The coffin makers carousel. Chowles the coffin maker is on table in centre, and Judith Malmayns the treacherous plague nurse is seated on the left

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Hablot Knight Browne 12 July 1815 - 8 July 1882 Was An English Artist

Hablot Knight Browne 12 July 1815 - 8 July 1882 Was An English Artist, Famous As Phiz, Illustrator Of Books By Charles Dickens, Charles Lever And Harrison Ainsworth, Engraving 1882, UK, Britain

Background imageAinsworth Collection: OUR LIBRARY TABLE, 1842. George Cruikshank (1792-1878) with the novelist William Harrison

OUR LIBRARY TABLE, 1842. George Cruikshank (1792-1878) with the novelist William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882), several of whose works Cruikshank illustrated

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Engine for Messrs Peels, Ainsworth and Co

Engine for Messrs Peels, Ainsworth and Co
Plan of an engine for Messrs Peels, Ainsworth and Company, 5 April 1787 Date: 1826

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Ainsworth / Greatbatch

Ainsworth / Greatbatch
WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH English novelist and magazine editor

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Henry and Herne

Henry and Herne
WINDSOR CASTLE Henry VIII is startled by Herne the Hunter while out riding

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Henry VIII Banqueting

Henry VIII Banqueting
WINDSOR CASTLE Henry VIII enjoys a grand banquet in St Georges Hall

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Herne and Henry

Herne and Henry
WINDSOR CASTLE Herne the Hunter appears to Henry VIII on the terrace in the midst of a storm

Background imageAinsworth Collection: Herne Disappears

Herne Disappears
WINDSOR CASTLE Henry VIII looks of helplessly as Herne the Hunter disappears from the Curfew Tower




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Alan John Ainsworth is an incredibly talented artist who has captured the essence and spirit of various musicians, historical figures, and scenes throughout his career. In 2009, he beautifully portrayed Pat Martino, a renowned jazz guitarist known for his incredible improvisational skills. The attention to detail in Ainsworth's work brings out the passion and intensity that Martino exudes through his music. Another notable piece by Ainsworth is his depiction of Esperanza Spalding in 2013. Spalding, a gifted bassist and vocalist, radiates confidence and grace in this stunning artwork. Ainsworth's ability to capture her unique style and energy showcases his deep understanding of each subject he portrays. In 2014, Curtis Steigers became the subject of one of Ainsworth's masterpieces. Steigers' soulful voice resonates with audiences worldwide, and Ainsworth captures this emotion flawlessly through intricate brushstrokes that seem to bring the singer to life on canvas. A departure from musicians but equally captivating is Ainsworth's portrayal of Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) from c1850-1856. This artwork demonstrates not only the artist's versatility but also his keen eye for capturing nature's beauty in its purest form. Moving back into history, we find Walter Gropius' office at Bauhaus-University Weimar depicted by Ainsworth in 1924. The main building stands as a testament to architectural brilliance while showcasing Gropius' innovative vision for design education during that time period. Robert Cray takes center stage in another remarkable piece by Alan John Ainsworth from 2008. Known for his bluesy guitar playing and soulful vocals, Cray comes alive under the artist's skilled hand. Cellist Zosia Jagodzinska becomes an ethereal presence on canvas thanks to Alan John Ainsworth’s artistic prowess in 2017.