Alfred Crowquill Collection

Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872
3083296 Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English author, illustrator and artist who wrote under the pseudonym of Alfred Crowquill)

Portrait of Alfred Crowquill (Alfred Henry Forrester), 1872 (engraving)
863915 Portrait of Alfred Crowquill (Alfred Henry Forrester), 1872 (engraving); (add.info.: Alfred Crowquill (pseudonym of Alfred Henry Forrester 1804-1872) English writer and illustrator

"Old Christmas", 1862. Creator: Unknown. "Old Christmas", 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Old Christmas", 1862. Lyrics by John George Watts, music by Thomas Murby. Fling wide the portals of the heart, Let fullest bliss abound

Henry II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

James I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
James I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Owed to the Christmas Tree, by Alfred Crowquill (engraving)
1097538 Owed to the Christmas Tree, by Alfred Crowquill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owed to the Christmas Tree, by Alfred Crowquill)

The outer cover of a Victorian three section Christmas and New Year card with carols
3604159 The outer cover of a Victorian three section Christmas and New Year card with carols and illustrations by Alfred Crowquill entitlled Christmas Cards and Chrismas Carols

Alfred Crowquills sketches from Julliens bal masque: The jealous devil (engraving)
609932 Alfred Crowquills sketches from Julliens bal masque: The jealous devil (engraving) by Crowquill, Alfred (1804-72); Private Collection; (add.info)

The inside of a Victorian Christmas card with carols and illustrations by Alfred
3604158 The inside of a Victorian Christmas card with carols and illustrations by Alfred Crowquill depicting Father Christmas with a rib of beef, a turkey and a pig

The Christmas Pantomimes, by Alfred Crowquill (engraving)
1587229 The Christmas Pantomimes, by Alfred Crowquill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Pantomimes, by Alfred Crowquill)

Alfred Henry Forrester, Alfred Crowquill (engraving)
2563267 Alfred Henry Forrester, Alfred Crowquill (engraving) by Baugniet, Charles (1814-86); 15x10 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Alfred Henry Forrester (1804-1872) author

Four Lithographed Bookcovers, One for Our Antipodes, 1845-70. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
Four Lithographed Bookcovers, One for Our Antipodes, 1845-70

The Pantomimes, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
The Pantomimes, 1845. Christmas stage shows at London theatres. Drury Lane: The adventures of Mr. Lemuel Gulliver form the subject for the Christmas entertainment at this house

Christmas, by Alfred Crowquill, 1844. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
Christmas, by Alfred Crowquill, 1844. Father Christmas, carrying a flaming torch, leads a procession including a goose, a plum pudding garnished with holly, and a joint of meat

Railway Mania, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
Railway Mania, 1845. Speculators hang on to the tail of a long-haired troll-like creature riding a steam locomotive, the personification of Railway Mania

Boy using surveying instrument, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
Boy using surveying instrument, 1845. Illustration to Railway Mania, a story by Alfred Crowquill, a satire on the obsession with the railways

John Bull, with open mouth, is ready to swallow any quantity of Railroad, 1845. Illustration to a story by Alfred Crowquill

The Railway World - Ironing Done Here, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
The Railway World - Ironing Done Here, 1845. A globe covered in railway tracks, from a comic story written and illustrated by Alfred Crowquill on the subject of railway speculation - investment in

Edward Bulwer, Lord Lytton, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward Bulwer, Lord Lytton, c1835, (1904). Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, (1803-1873), was an English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870)

William Harrison Ainsworth, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William Harrison Ainsworth, c1835, (1904). William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870)

Benjamin Disraeli, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Benjamin Disraeli, c1835, (1904). After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870). Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC

Richard II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Richard II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward III, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward III, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry III, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry III, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

John, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
John, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Richard I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Richard I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Stephen, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Stephen, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

William I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - front cover, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - front cover, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings

George II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
George II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

George I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
George I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Anne, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Anne, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

James II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
James II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

William & Mary, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William & Mary, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Charles II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Charles II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Cromwell, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Cromwell, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Charles I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Charles I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Mary, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Mary, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Elizabeth, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Elizabeth, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward VI, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward VI, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry VIII, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry VIII, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry VII, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry VII, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Richard III, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Richard III, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward IV, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward IV, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward V, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward V, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

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Alfred Crowquill: A Victorian Artist's Journey through Time Step into the world of Alfred Crowquill, a renowned artist whose works captured the essence of Victorian life. Born in 1804, Crowquill's artistic talent blossomed during a time when art was intertwined with history and culture. In 1856, he painted Henry II, showcasing his ability to bring historical figures to life on canvas. The intricate details and vibrant colors transport viewers back to the medieval era, allowing them to witness the power and grandeur of this legendary monarch. Another masterpiece from that same year is James I. Through his brushstrokes, Crowquill immortalized this influential king who reigned during a period of great change in England. His attention to detail highlights James I's regal attire and commanding presence. However, painting was not Crowquill's only forte; he also excelled in engraving as seen in Owed to the Christmas Tree. This enchanting piece captures the joyous spirit of Christmas with its delicate lines and meticulous shading. It reminds us of the importance of cherishing traditions during this festive season. Crowquill's talents extended beyond engravings; he also contributed his skills to creating stunning book covers like Four Lithographed Bookcovers. These intricately designed covers showcase his versatility as an artist while adding beauty and elegance to literary works. The artist had a knack for capturing theatrical moments too, evident in The Jealous Devil from Julliens bal masque series. Through detailed engravings, he brought characters from pantomimes alive on paper – their expressions conveying emotions that resonate even today. Christmas Pantomimes further exemplifies Crowquill's ability to depict lively scenes filled with laughter and merriment. His engravings capture the magic and excitement surrounding these beloved holiday performances – transporting viewers into a world where imagination knows no bounds. Not limited by subject matter or medium, Crowquill's artistry extended to Christmas cards as well.