Algernon Charles Swinburne Collection

Algernon Charles Swinburne, English poet, c1867. Artist: Frederick Hollyer
Algernon Charles Swinburne, English poet, c1867. Swinburne (1837-1909) was one of the most noted and at times shocking poets of the Victorian era

Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1837 - 1909
3083234 Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1837 - 1909.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic)

Algernon Charles Swinburne
3586107 Algernon Charles Swinburne; (add.info.: Photograph of Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909) an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic

The Children of the Poor (Les Enfants Pauvres) - The Ragged Babes That Weep, c1875. Artist: T Cobb
The Children of the Poor (Les Enfants Pauvres) - The Ragged Babes That Weep, c1875. Miserable, ragged, undernourished children

Atalanta I, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Atalanta I, 1895. Heroine of Greek mythology holding a bow. An illustration to the poem Atalanta in Corydon by Algernon Charles Swinburne, and intended for " The Yellow Book", Vol

Swinburne (photo)
611565 Swinburne (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swinburne); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Algernon Charles Swinburne (engraving)
663533 Algernon Charles Swinburne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algernon Charles Swinburne)

Algernon Charles Swinburne and Theodore Watts-Dunton at "the Pines, "Putney (b / w photo)
3627565 Algernon Charles Swinburne and Theodore Watts-Dunton at " the Pines, " Putney (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Swinburne on Blotting Paper (caricature of English author Algernon Charles Swinburne) (litho)
6029515 Swinburne on Blotting Paper (caricature of English author Algernon Charles Swinburne) (litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reverse, by Algernon Charles Swinburne (engraving)
1592853 Reverse, by Algernon Charles Swinburne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverse, by Algernon Charles Swinburne)

Algernon Charles Swinburne, Poet (engraving)
3099775 Algernon Charles Swinburne, Poet (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algernon Charles Swinburne, Poet)

Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909), English poet and dramatist (b / w photo)
817753 Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909), English poet and dramatist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909)

Summer at The Pines, c1909, (1934). The Pines, 11 Putney Hill, Putney, the home of Theodore Watts-Dunton (1832-1914) an English critic and poet, seen in the lower window

Swinburne, c1877, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Swinburne, c1877, (1904). Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909) a poet and critic From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Swinburne, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Swinburne, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Algernon Charles Swinburne, Victorian era English poet, 1909. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Algernon Charles Swinburne, Victorian era English poet, 1909. Swinburnes (1837-1909) poetry was highly controversial in its day, much of it containing recurring themes of sadomasochism, death-wish

Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1837 A

The Children of the Poor (Les Enfants Pauvres) - The Ragged Babes That Weep, c1875. Artist: T Cobb
The Children of the Poor (Les Enfants Pauvres) - The Ragged Babes That Weep, c1875. Miserable, ragged, undernourished children

Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC), Queen of Egypt, dissolving pearls in wine, 1866. Artist: Frederick Augustus Sandys
Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC), Queen of Egypt, dissolving pearls in wine, 1866. Cleopatra was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, established when Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BC

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Algernon Charles Swinburne, a prominent English poet and dramatist of the 19th century, is captured in various forms throughout history. In an enchanting c1867 photograph by Frederick Hollyer, we see a young Swinburne exuding both intelligence and mystery. His piercing gaze hints at the depth of his poetic soul. One of his most famous works, "The Children of the Poor (Les Enfants Pauvres), " is depicted in a poignant painting from around 1875 by T Cobb. The ragged babes that weep reflect the social injustices prevalent during Swinburne's time, showcasing his empathy for those less fortunate. In Aubrey Beardsley's striking illustration for "Atalanta I" in 1895, we witness Swinburne's influence on other artists. Beardsley captures the essence of Swinburne's sensual and decadent style with intricate details and bold lines. Photographs further reveal different aspects of this enigmatic figure. A black-and-white photo shows him alongside Theodore Watts-Dunton at "the Pines" in Putney—a place where creativity thrived between these two literary giants. Swinburne was not only celebrated but also caricatured during his lifetime. A comical lithograph titled "Swinburne on Blotting Paper" portrays him as an eccentric author—perhaps reflecting society's fascination with his unconventional lifestyle. Engravings immortalize key moments in Swinburne's life and work. One such engraving depicts him writing passionately on blotting paper—an image that encapsulates his dedication to poetry as well as his unique writing process. Throughout it all, there is no denying Algernon Charles Swinburne’s impact on literature. An engraving simply titled “Poet” captures the essence of this influential figure who pushed boundaries with themes like sexuality and religion.