Book Design Collection (#5)

Johann Christoph von Woellner (1732-1800). Creator: Knesing, Theodor (1840-?)
Johann Christoph von Woellner (1732-1800). Private Collection

Ferdinand von Schill (1776-1809). Creator: Buchhorn, Ludwig (1770-1856)
Ferdinand von Schill (1776-1809). Private Collection

Johann (Hans) Rudolf von Bischoffwerder (1741-1803). Creator: Knesing, Theodor (1840-?)
Johann (Hans) Rudolf von Bischoffwerder (1741-1803). Private Collection

Joachim Christian Nettelbeck (1738-1824). Creator: Anonymous
Joachim Christian Nettelbeck (1738-1824). Private Collection

Heinrich von Stephan (1831-1897), general post director. Creator: Anonymous
Heinrich von Stephan (1831-1897), general post director. Private Collection

Generalfeldmarschall August Graf Neidhardt von Gneisenau (1760-1831). Creator: Anonymous
Generalfeldmarschall August Graf Neidhardt von Gneisenau (1760-1831). Private Collection

Generalfeldmarschall Friedrich Graf von Kleist von Nollendorf (1762-1823). Private Collection

General Vandamme's capture at the Battle of Kulm on August 30, 1813. Creator: Rahl, Carl Heinrich (1779-1843)
General Vandamme's capture at the Battle of Kulm on August 30, 1813. Private Collection

Barricade fighting at the Colln Townhall in Berlin on the night of 18 to 19 March 1848. Private Collection

Christmas market in Berlin, 1776. Creator: Anonymous
Christmas market in Berlin, 1776. Private Collection

Dr. Ernst Ludwig Heim (1747-1834) in his consulting room, 1822. Private Collection

Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach as Princess of Prussia, 1829. Private Collection

Death mask of Frederick II. Creator: Brend amour, Richard (1831-1915)
Death mask of Frederick II. Private Collection

Generalfeldmarschall Friedrich Graf von Wrangel (1784-1877). Creator: Anonymous
Generalfeldmarschall Friedrich Graf von Wrangel (1784-1877). Private Collection

General Gerhard von Scharnhorst (1755-1813). Creator: Bollinger
General Gerhard von Scharnhorst (1755-1813). Private Collection

Friedrich Daniel Ernst Schleiermacher (1768-1834). Creator: Anonymous
Friedrich Daniel Ernst Schleiermacher (1768-1834). Private Collection

Attack on Notre-Dame. The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo, ca 1877. Found in the Collection of the Maison de Victor Hugo

Dancing Lesson at the Robert Owens Foundation New Lanark, 1823. Creator: Anonymous
Dancing Lesson at the Robert Owens Foundation New Lanark, 1823. Private Collection

Countess Sophie Marie von VoB(1729-1814). Creator: Anonymous
Countess Sophie Marie von Vosz (1729-1814). Private Collection

Yang Xuangan. Creator: Anonymous
Yang Xuangan. Private Collection

William I (1797-1888), King of Prussia and German Emperor, at the Age of 90, 1887. Private Collection

Wilhelm Freiherr von Schleinitz (1794-1856). Creator: Anonymous
Wilhelm Freiherr von Schleinitz (1794-1856). Private Collection

Cover of "Contes de l Isba", 1931. Creator: Bilibin
Cover of " Contes de l Isba", 1931. Private Collection

Portrait of the Opera singer Bianca Bianchi (1855-1947), 1879. Private Collection

Writer Fanny Lewald (1811-1889), 1879. Creator: Schubert, August (1844-1903)
Writer Fanny Lewald (1811-1889), 1879. Private Collection

Portrait of the artist Mihaly von Munkacsy (1844-1900), 1880. Private Collection

Portrait of Madame Roland (1754-1793), 1825. Creator: Delpech
Portrait of Madame Roland (1754-1793), 1825. Private Collection

Writer Wanda von Sacher-Masoch, nee Angelika Aurora Rümelin, 1879
Writer Wanda von Sacher-Masoch, nee Angelika Aurora Rumelin, 1879. Private Collection

Portrait of Pierre-Francois Lacenaire, 1835. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Pierre-Francois Lacenaire, 1835. Private Collection

Portrait of Pierre-Francois Lacenaire. Creator: Allard-Cambray
Portrait of Pierre-Francois Lacenaire. Private Collection

Monomakhs Pectoral. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Washbowl of the Tsarina Natalia Naryshkina, 1849-1853. Creator: Solntsev
Washbowl of the Tsarina Natalia Naryshkina. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Cap of the Tsar Michail I Fyodorovich of Russia. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Prilbitsa. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Mitre of the Patriarch. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Mongolian Shishaks. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Misiurka Helmet and Shishaks. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Misiurka Helmet. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Spoons and forks? From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Drinking vessel of Tsar Ivan III. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Plate armour. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Nautilus Cup and Bratina of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, 1849-1853
Nautilus Cup and Bratina of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Throne of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The Maltese crown of Tsar Paul I. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The Imperial Crown of Empress Anna Ioannovna, 1849-1853
The Imperial Crown of Empress Anna Ioannovna. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Battle Axe and Buzdygan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

View of the Patriarchal Chambers. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Moscow Print Yard. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

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Book design is an art that brings stories to life through captivating illustrations and carefully crafted layouts. From the whimsical world of The Little Prince, where Antoine de Saint-Exupery's words are beautifully complemented by enchanting drawings, to the intense battle between Holmes and Moriarty depicted in Sidney Edward Paget's illustration for The Final Problem, the power to transport us into different realms. Even historical events find their place within the pages of books, like the haunting image of The Burning of the Library of Alexandria. An anonymous artist captures a moment in time when knowledge was lost forever, reminding us of both tragedy and resilience. In Richard Wagner's epic tale The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, Arthur Rackham's illustration introduces us to Freia, a fair maiden who captivates our imagination with her ethereal beauty. And speaking of captivating characters, Tatyana from Eugene Onegin comes alive through an exquisite illustration that perfectly captures Alexander Pushkin's poetic masterpiece. Mythology also finds its place in book design; Arthur Rackham once again enchants us with his depiction of Brunnhilde on Grane leaping onto Siegfried's funeral pyre from Siegfried and The Twilight of Gods. These images remind us why mythology continues to inspire generations. Books have always been powerful tools for conveying ideas beyond just storytelling. In 1906, an anonymous master created a family tree illustrating modern socialism—a testament to how books can shape ideologies throughout history. Children's literature wouldn't be complete without mentioning Alice in Wonderland. Sir John Tenniel transports readers down the rabbit hole with his iconic illustration titled "The Shower of Cards, " capturing Lewis Carroll’s whimsy perfectly. From ancient Norse tales illustrated by unknown artists depicting Odin Hanging on the World-Tree to Aubrey Beardsley’s intricate artwork accompanying Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory—book design breathes new life into these timeless stories.