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Bewick Collection (#2)

"Bewick: The Enigmatic World of Nature and Artistry" Step into Bewick's Workshop, where the extraordinary comes to life

Background imageBewick Collection: The Illustrated London News etching from 1852. The graves of Bewick and brother Robert Ovingham

The Illustrated London News etching from 1852. The graves of Bewick and brother Robert Ovingham

Background imageBewick Collection: Look-Out Tower By Bridge, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Look-Out Tower By Bridge, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Background imageBewick Collection: Weathered Fishing Boat On Shore, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Weathered Fishing Boat On Shore, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Background imageBewick Collection: Lindisfarne Castle On A Volcanic Mound Called Beblowe Craig, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Lindisfarne Castle On A Volcanic Mound Called Beblowe Craig, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Background imageBewick Collection: Lindisfarne Castle, Beblowe Crag, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, Eu

Lindisfarne Castle, Beblowe Crag, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, Eu

Background imageBewick Collection: Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Background imageBewick Collection: A Table At The Altar And A Decorated Christmas Tree In A Church; Old Bewick, Northumberland, England

A Table At The Altar And A Decorated Christmas Tree In A Church; Old Bewick, Northumberland, England

Background imageBewick Collection: Man Praying In Chapel, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Man Praying In Chapel, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Background imageBewick Collection: Cross In Water, Bewick, England

Cross In Water, Bewick, England

Background imageBewick Collection: Church And Open Bible, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Church And Open Bible, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Background imageBewick Collection: Church Sanctuary, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Church Sanctuary, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Background imageBewick Collection: Grave Site Marked By A Cross On A Hill

Grave Site Marked By A Cross On A Hill

Background imageBewick Collection: The Death Spot Of St. Cuthbert On Holy Island, England

The Death Spot Of St. Cuthbert On Holy Island, England

Background imageBewick Collection: Illuminated Bible In Church

Illuminated Bible In Church

Background imageBewick Collection: Bible Before Stained Glass Windows, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Bible Before Stained Glass Windows, Holy Island, Bewick, England

Background imageBewick Collection: A fox growls at a caught sheep

A fox growls at a caught sheep
Delicate wood engraving by Thomas Bewick of a fox growling at a sheep caught on a wheel. Date: C.1790

Background imageBewick Collection: BEWICK: FISHING, c1800. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

BEWICK: FISHING, c1800. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

Background imageBewick Collection: BEWICK: HANGED MAN. Wood engraving, English, early 19th century, by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

BEWICK: HANGED MAN. Wood engraving, English, early 19th century, by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

Background imageBewick Collection: BEWICK: DEVIL. Wood engraving, early 19th century, by Thomas Bewick

BEWICK: DEVIL. Wood engraving, early 19th century, by Thomas Bewick

Background imageBewick Collection: Bewick Brown Bear

Bewick Brown Bear
Bewick deascibes the Brown Bear as a savage and solitary animal

Background imageBewick Collection: Bewick Dalmatian

Bewick Dalmatian
The Dalmatian, or Coach Dog, is frequently kept in genteel houses, as an elegant attendant on a carriage

Background imageBewick Collection: Porcupine (Bewick)

Porcupine (Bewick)
histrix cristata Bewick says that the quills are a defensive rather than offensive weapon, but are nonetheless very effective. This was drawn from life

Background imageBewick Collection: Mouse (Bewick)

Mouse (Bewick)
mus musculus - COMMON MOUSE terror of housemaids, target of mousetrap-makers, prey of cats and farmers wives - but we all have a sneaking fond- ness for this cute creature

Background imageBewick Collection: Fallow-Deer (Bewick)

Fallow-Deer (Bewick)
Cervus dama Le Dain, according to Buffon

Background imageBewick Collection: Badger (Bewick)

Badger (Bewick)
Ursus meles Few creatures defend themselves better, or bite with greater keenness...it is notwithstanding very harmless and inoffensive

Background imageBewick Collection: British Wild or Park Cattle, 1790. Artist: Thomas Bewick

British Wild or Park Cattle, 1790. Artist: Thomas Bewick
British Wild or Park Cattle. Ancient breed surviving in few small herds in Britain through having been enparked centuries ago

Background imageBewick Collection: Picture No. 11993124

Picture No. 11993124
Bewick Swan - Portrait - Lancashire - UK Date:

Background imageBewick Collection: Thomas Bewick (Kirkley)

Thomas Bewick (Kirkley)
THOMAS BEWICK Restorer of the Art of Engraving on Wood. Date: 1753 - 1828

Background imageBewick Collection: Thomas Bewick

Thomas Bewick
THOMAS BEWICK Restorer of the Art of Engraving on Wood. Date: 1753 - 1828

Background imageBewick Collection: Man and dog crossing bridge in stormy weather

Man and dog crossing bridge in stormy weather
A man crossing a bridge with his dog in stormy weather has his hat blown off. Wood engraving by Thomas Bewick. Date: C.1790

Background imageBewick Collection: Bewick - Musk Ox

Bewick - Musk Ox
(ovibos muschatus) The North American Musk Bull or Musk Ox provided food and skins to Native Americans. Date: 1790

Background imageBewick Collection: Picture No. 11808673

Picture No. 11808673
Bewick's Swans Bewick's / Tundra Swan swans on meadow Germany Date:

Background imageBewick Collection: Picture No. 11808672

Picture No. 11808672
Bewick's Swans Bewick's / Tundra Swan swans on meadow Germany Date:

Background imageBewick Collection: Thomas Bewick (British, 1753 - 1828), The Boasting Traveler, 1818, wood engraving

Thomas Bewick (British, 1753 - 1828), The Boasting Traveler, 1818, wood engraving on China paper

Background imageBewick Collection: A Man Called Thomas Bewick (?), unknown artist, 19th century, British

A Man Called Thomas Bewick (?), unknown artist, 19th century, British

Background imageBewick Collection: INSECTS: BEE & EARWIG. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick, early 19th century

INSECTS: BEE & EARWIG. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick, early 19th century

Background imageBewick Collection: GRASSHOPPER. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick, early 19th century

GRASSHOPPER. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick, early 19th century

Background imageBewick Collection: HUNTING SCENE, c1800. Woodcut, c1800, by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

HUNTING SCENE, c1800. Woodcut, c1800, by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

Background imageBewick Collection: FISHING, c1800. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

FISHING, c1800. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

Background imageBewick Collection: SAILOR, c1800. A sailor embracing his beloved before his ship sets sail

SAILOR, c1800. A sailor embracing his beloved before his ship sets sail. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

Background imageBewick Collection: BEWICK: LANDSCAPE. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

BEWICK: LANDSCAPE. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

Background imageBewick Collection: FRONTISPIECES & TAILPIECES. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick or a member of his school

FRONTISPIECES & TAILPIECES. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick or a member of his school, English, 18th century

Background imageBewick Collection: Woodcut by Thomas Bewick, early 19th century

Woodcut by Thomas Bewick, early 19th century
HOT AIR BALLOON. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick, early 19th century

Background imageBewick Collection: Picture No. 10883947

Picture No. 10883947
Bewick's Swan - In Flight (Olor columbianus bewickii) Date:

Background imageBewick Collection: Picture No. 10883948

Picture No. 10883948
Bewick's Swan (Olor columbianus bewickii) Date:

Background imageBewick Collection: Picture No. 10883944

Picture No. 10883944
Bewick's Swan - In Flight (Olor columbianus bewickii) Date:

Background imageBewick Collection: Picture No. 10883945

Picture No. 10883945
Bewick's Swan - Coming in to Land (Olor columbianus bewickii) Date:

Background imageBewick Collection: Picture No. 10883946

Picture No. 10883946
Bewick's Swan - In Flight (Olor columbianus bewickii) Date:




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"Bewick: The Enigmatic World of Nature and Artistry" Step into Bewick's Workshop, where the extraordinary comes to life. Known for his exceptional wood engravings, Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) captured the essence of creatures like the fearless Honey Badger and swift Margay in stunning detail. One of his most iconic works is "Bewick: Hanged Man, " a haunting wood engraving from the early 19th century that leaves viewers pondering its deeper meaning. In another masterpiece, Bewick portrays a lively Hare with such precision that you can almost feel its energy leaping off the page. But it wasn't just about animals for Bewick; he also depicted landscapes and natural elements. His portrayal of Wild Cattle roaming freely evokes a sense of untamed beauty, while his depiction of Cygnus columbianus, the majestic tundra swan, showcases nature's gracefulness. In "MAN, EARTH & CLOUDS, " an enchanting wood engraving by Bewick himself, we witness humanity's connection to both earth and sky - a reminder of our place within this vast universe. Thomas Bewick was not only an artist but also a dedicated craftsman. Witness him at work in his studio as he meticulously carves out each intricate detail on pieces like "Bewick / Red Squirrel" or "Bewick / Mouflon. " His dedication to perfection shines through every stroke. Throughout history, few artists have managed to capture nature's essence quite like Thomas Bewick did. From fierce predators like the Honey Badger to delicate creatures like Hedgehogs - all brought to life through his masterful engravings. Explore the world through Bewicks' eyes and discover why his art continues to captivate audiences even today.