Caldecott Collection (#2)

Horn-blowers wearing playing cards, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Horn-blowers wearing playing cards, 1880. From " The Queen of Hearts", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [George Routledge & Sons, London, 1880]

The Knave of Hearts, He stole those Tarts 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Knave of Hearts, He stole those Tarts 1880. From " The Queen of Hearts", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [George Routledge & Sons, London, 1880]

The great Panjandrum himself, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The great Panjandrum himself, c1885, (1934)....and the great Panjandrum himself, with the little round button at the top. From " The Panjandrum Picture Book"

Neighbours rushing to help the good man of Islington, c1879. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Neighbours rushing to help the good man of Islington, c1879. The wondering neighbours ran; And swore the dog had lost his wits, To bite so good a man

Her love was sought... By twenty beaux and more, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Her love was sought...By twenty beaux and more, c1885, (1934). Her love was sought, I do aver, By twenty beaux and more; The King himself has follow d her, When she has walk d before

Master Bill Primrose preparing to sing the story, c1879. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Master Bill Primrose preparing to sing the story, c1879. Good people all, of every sort, Give ear unto my song; And if you find it wondrous short, It cannot hold you long

they went to a bower... c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
they went to a bower... c1885, (1934). Then after an hour, they went to a bower, And played for ale and cakes, And kisses too, until they were due the lasses held the stakes

a Rabbit-skin To wrap the Baby Bunting in, c1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
a Rabbit-skin To wrap the Baby Bunting in, c1880. Scene from the childrens nursery rhyme: Bye, Baby Bunting, Fathers gone a hunting, Gone to fetch a Rabbit-skin To wrap the Baby Bunting in

the first thing they did find, Was a tatter t boggart, in a field... 1880. Creator
They hunted an they hollo d, an the first thing they did find, Was a tatter t boggart, in a field, an that they left behind, 1880. The hunstmen find a scarecrow

Was not that a dainty Dish To set before the King?, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
When the Pie was opened, The Birds began to sing; Was not that a dainty Dish To set before the King?, 1880. From " Sing a Song of Sixpence", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

And beat the Knave full sore, 1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
And beat the Knave full sore, 1880. The Queen of Hearts dances with the King of Clubs as the tart-stealing knave is given a beating in the background

The Knave of Hearts, Brought back those Tarts, And vowed he d steal no more, 1880. From " The Queen of Hearts", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [George Routledge & Sons, London, 1880]

Their Parents Being Dead & Gone, The Children Home He Takes, c1878. Creator
Their Parents Being Dead & Gone, The Children Home He Takes, c1878. The orphaned Babes are taken by their uncle. A ballad of c1600 tells the story of the owner of Wayland Hall, Norfolk

Sore Sicke They Were and Like To Dye, c1878. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Sore Sicke They Were and Like To Dye, c1878. The Babes play obliviously as their parents lie on their deathbed, attended by doctors

Then I can t marry you, my pretty maid!, c1882. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Then I can t marry you, my pretty maid!, c1882. Where are you going, my pretty maid? I m going a milking, sir, she said. May I go with you, my pretty maid? You re kindly welcome, sir, she said

and she very imprudently married the Barber, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
and she very imprudently married the Barber, c1885, (1934). From " The Panjandrum Picture Book", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [Frederick Warne, London, 1934]

The mischievous Raven flew laughing away, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The mischievous Raven flew laughing away, c1885, (1934). Scene from the poem A Farmer went Trotting upon His Grey Mare. From " The Panjandrum Picture Book"

The Mare broke her knees and the Farmer his crown, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Mare broke her knees and the Farmer his crown, c1885, (1934). Scene from the poem A Farmer went Trotting upon His Grey Mare

Come Lasses and Lads, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Come Lasses and Lads, c1885, (1934). Come Lasses and Lads, get leave of your Dads, And away to the May-pole hey. From " The Panjandrum Picture Book", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

This is the cow with the crumpled horn... c1878. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
This is the cow with the crumpled horn, that tossed the dog that worried the cat... etc, c1878. From " The House that Jack Built", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [London, c1878]

The Fox jumping over the parsons gate, c1883. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Fox jumping over the parsons gate, c1883. From " The Fox jumps over the Parsons Gate", by Randolph Caldecott. [Frederick Warne, London, c1883]

As the hounds come into view, c1883. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
As the hounds come into view, c1883. Huntsmen and foxhounds running through a churchyard. From " The Fox jumps over the Parsons Gate", by Randolph Caldecott. [Frederick Warne, London, c1883]

The good man of Islington dressing, c1879. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The good man of Islington dressing, c1879. A kind and gentle heart he had, To comfort friends and foes; The naked every day he clad, When he put on his clothes

Stray dog befriended by good man of Islington, c1879. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Stray dog befriended by good man of Islington, c1879. From " An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog", by Oliver Goldsmith, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [London, c1879]

Good man of Islington bitten by the dog, c1879. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Good man of Islington bitten by the dog, c1879. But, when a pique began, The dog, to gain some private ends, Went mad, and bit the man

The dog it was that died, c1879. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The dog it was that died, c1879. But soon a wonder came to light, That show d the rogues they lied - The man recover d of the bite; The dog it was that died

The cat that ate the rat that ate the malt... c1878. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The cat that ate the rat that ate the malt... c1878. From " The House that Jack Built", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [London, c1878]

The dog that worried the cat... c1878. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The dog that worried the cat, that chased the rat that ate the malt... c1878. From " The House that Jack Built", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [London, c1878]

The Last Flight, c1866-1886, (1906). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Last Flight, c1866-1886, (1906). Watercolour by English artist Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

John Gilpin gallops past the Bell Inn as his wife and children wave from the balcony, 1878, (c1918)
John Gilpin gallops past the Bell Inn at Edmonton as his wife and children wave from the balcony, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled

John Gilpin is reunited with his wife and children, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpin is reunited with his wife and children, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"

Villagers watch the hue and cry, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Villagers watch the hue and cry, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"

John Gilpin on his bolting horse being chased by passers-by, 1878, (c1918). Creator
John Gilpin on his bolting horse being chased by passers-by, 1878, (c1918). Riders shout Stop thief! Stop thief! A Highwayman

Mrs Gilpin pays the postboy to find her husband, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Mrs Gilpin pays the postboy at the Bell Inn in Edmonton to find her husband, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting

John Gilpins horse is alarmed by a donkey, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpins horse is alarmed by a donkey, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin, newly hatted and wigged thanks to his friend, is about to set off again when a braying donkey frightens his horse

John Gilpin wipes his sweaty brow with a handkerchief, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpin wipes his sweaty brow with a handkerchief, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John

John Gilpins friend lends him a wig and a hat, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpins friend lends him a wig and a hat, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"

Laid table at the Bell Inn in Edmonton, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Laid table at the Bell Inn in Edmonton, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpins dinner set out for him, but his bolting horse prevents him from stopping

John Gilpins horse splashes mud on a womans dress, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpins horse splashes mud on a womans dress, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"

John Gilpin is chased by dogs as his horse gallops out of control, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John

John Gilpins wine bottles explode, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpins wine bottles explode, 1878, (c1918). Before setting out on his journey, Gilpin had attached bottles of wine to his belt

The Linendraper Bold, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Linendraper Bold, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin serves a customer in his drapers shop. Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of

John Gilpins horse bolts, and his hat and wig blow off, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpins horse bolts, and his hat and wig blow off, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John

John Gilpin attaches wine bottles to his belt, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpin attaches wine bottles to his belt before setting out on his journey, 1878, (c1918). Gilpin takes the wine, in stone bottles, which his wife left behind

The 3 Customers, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The 3 Customers, 1878, (c1918). Three women arrive at John Gilpins drapers shop just as he is about to set off. He delays leaving to serve them

John Gilpin arrives, hatless and wigless once more, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpin arrives, hatless and wigless once more, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"

Bystanders watch as John Gilpin is chased across the countryside, 1878, (c1918). Creator
Bystanders watch as John Gilpin is chased across the countryside, 1878, (c1918). Riders set off in pursuit of Gilpin, wrongly assuming that as he is being chased by the postboy

John Gilpins friend, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpins friend, 1878, (c1918). The friend, who lent him the horse, rushes out to see why Gilpin has arrived bare-headed

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Step into the enchanting world of Randolph Caldecott, a renowned illustrator whose timeless creations continue to captivate audiences. With his exquisite attention to detail and masterful storytelling ability, Caldecott brings to life scenes from a bygone era. In "Fox Hunting the Chase, " we are transported to the thrilling pursuit of a fox through lush countryside. The energy and excitement leap off the page, as if we too are riding alongside these daring hunters. "Scenes from a Victorian Summer, 1878" transports us back in time, immersing us in the joys and leisurely pursuits of days gone by. Through Caldecott's artistry, we can almost feel the warmth of sun-kissed afternoons and hear the laughter echoing across idyllic landscapes. In "CHURCH CHOIR, 1875, " Caldecott captures both reverence and harmony as he illustrates an edition of Old Christmas. His delicate strokes bring each choir member to life, their voices seemingly resonating from within this captivating scene. "BABES IN WOOD" invites us into a tale filled with innocence and adventure. Caldecott's portrayal evokes both tenderness and suspense as children find solace amidst nature's embrace. With "The Farmers Boy with chickens and ducks, " we witness rural charm at its finest. From mischievous animals to hardworking farmers, every element is meticulously crafted by Caldecott's skilled hand. "The Maid was in the Garden Hanging out Clothes" transports us to simpler times when daily chores were embraced with joyous spirit. This whimsical illustration showcases not only domesticity but also celebrates nature's beauty that surrounds our everyday lives. Enter Wonderland with "The Knave of Hearts. " In this delightful creation, Caldecott breathes new life into Lewis Carroll's beloved characters through vibrant colors and playful expressions that will surely leave you grinning like Cheshire himself.