Charles Knight Collection (#2)

The Works of Shakspere - The Birth-Place of Shakspere (with Garics Jubilee Procession), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Charles Knight, the Publisher of Shakespeares Works, c1878-1907

Elothere, an extinct hog of North America
Extinct species of giant pig, Elothere, of ancient South Dakota. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an 1890s Charles Knight illustration

Titanothere, an extinct rhinocerus of North America
Extinct species of rhinocerus, Titanothere, ancient South Dakota. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an 1890s Charles Knight illustration

The Landlords Family. A romanticized family scene which displays English fashions of the late 18th and early 19th century and suggests the cosiness of well-to-do family life

Baron proposing Walstein Carolina Th Stothard
The Baron proposing Walstein to Carolina to Th. Stothard, Charles Knight, London, 1753 - 1830, paper

The Coronation Chair, c1845, (1864). The Coronation Chair, known historically as St Edwards Chair or King Edwards Chair, is a wooden throne on which the British monarch sits when he or she is

Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer, c1834
Jean Francois de Galaup, Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer, c1830. La Perouse (1741-1788) spent four years (1785-1788)

Protoceras, an extinct mammal of North America
Extinct species of pronghorn, Protoceras, ancient South Dakota Black Hills. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an 1890s Charles Knight illustration

Interior of St. Pauls, looking East, 1835, (1845). Artist: John Jackson
Interior of St. Paul s, looking East, 1835, (1845). After William Barnard Clarke (1807-1894). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal

Eastern Front of the Banqueting room, Whitehall, 1835, (1845). Artist: John Jackson
Eastern Front of the Banqueting room, Whitehall, 1835, (1845). Begun in 1619 and designed by Inigo Jones in a style influenced by Andrea Palladio, the Banqueting House was completed in 1622

Fac-Simile of Letter by Cromwell to Lenthall, announcing Victory of Naseby, 1649, (1845). Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Fac-Simile of Letter by Cromwell to Lenthall, announcing Victory of Naseby, 1649, (1845). After an original letter by Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), to Lenthall Speaker of the House of Commons

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth, 1845. Tomb of Queen Elizabeth I, (1533-1603) Queen of England in Westminster Abbey. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal

Sir Philip Sidney, 1845. Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) was an English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age

Wolseys Hall, Hampton Court, 1845. Royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal

Westminster Abbey. Southern Aisle of the Choir, 1845. Artist: Stephen Sly
Westminster Abbey. Southern Aisle of the Choir, 1845. After Thomas Scandrett (1797-1870). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal, and Popular Antiquities

Kings College Chapel, 1845. Kings College Chapel is the chapel at Kings College in the University of Cambridge, considered one of the finest examples of late Perpendicular Gothic English

St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1845. Artist: John Jackson
St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1845. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal, and Popular Antiquities, Volume I. [Charles Knight and Co. London, 1845]

The Tower of London, 1597, (1845). Artists: Gulielmus Haiward, John Gascoyne
The Tower of London, 1597, (1845). Historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal

Cathedral of Elgin, 1845. Elgin Cathedral is a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, north-east Scotland. The cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Trinity and was established in 1224 From Old England

Remains of the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1845. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal, and Popular Antiquities, Volume I

St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1845. Artist: John Jackson
St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1845. The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas was founded in 1091, destroyed by fire in 1216 and rebuilt by 1350, in Perpendicular style

The Nave, Westminster Abbey, looking West from St. Edwards Chapel, 1845. Artist: John Jackson
The Nave, Westminster Abbey, looking West from St. Edwards Chapel, 1845. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal, and Popular Antiquities, Volume I

Edward III. and the Countess of Salisbury, 1845. Catherine Grandison, Countess of Salisbury (c.1304-1349) was an English noblewoman, remembered for her relationship with King Edward III of England

Radcliffes Library, 1845. The Radcliffe Camera is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737-1749

House of Commons in the time of George II, 1845. The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

House of Lords in the time of George II, 1845. The upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster

Chantry Chapel, c1845, (1864). After Thomas Scandrett (1797-1870). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities

St. Johns College Chapel, Cambridge, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

St. Georges Hall, Windsor, c1845, (1864). St Georges Hall is the largest green-oak structure built since the Middle Ages

Interior of the Temple Church, c1845, (1864). The Temple Church is a late 12th-century church in the City of London located between Fleet Street and the River Thames

Rochester Castle. - Interior, c1845, (1864). 12th-century keep or stone tower, which is the castles most prominent feature, is one of the best preserved in England

Whitehall Chapel, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight. [James Sangster and Co

Westminster Abbey. - Henry The Sevenths Chapel, c1845, (1864). The structure of the chapel is a three-aisled nave composed of four bays

Entrance to the Chapel of Edward the Confessor, c1840, (1864). Edward the Confessor, (1003-1066), also known as Saint Edward the Confessor, was among the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England

Elizabethan Sideboard or Court Cupboard, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

Methley Hall, c1845, (1864). Former seat of the Earl of Mexborough. After Thomas Scandrett (1797-1870). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth. - Westminster Abbey, c1845, (1864)
Tomb of Queen Elizabeth. - Westminster Abbey, c1845 (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

Tomb of Sir Francis Vere in Westminster Abbey, c1845, (1864). Sir Francis Vere (c1560-1609) was an English soldier, famed for his military career

Plan of the Marches of Pearson (Jan. 1879) and of Chelmsford (April, 1879) to Etschowe, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Colonel Pearson, c1880. Sir Charles Knight Pearson (1834-1909), British General. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Edinburgh Castle, 1843, (1845). Artist: John Jackson
Edinburgh Castle. 1843, (1845). Site occupied since the late Bronze Age; buildings of present castle date from the 12th to 21st centuries

Robin Hood and Little John, 1845. Robin Hood is a heroic outlaw in English folklore who, according to legend, was a highly skilled archer and swordsman

Painted Window - Two Saxon Earls of Mercia, and Seven Norman Earls of Chester, 1808 (1845). Artist: William Fowler
Painted Window - Two Saxon Earls of Mercia, and Seven Norman Earls of Chester, 1808 (1845). The drawing is a reproduction of a sixteenth-century painted glass window in the Brereton Hall, Cheshire

Cathedral of Kildare, 1845. George Edmund Street (1824-1881) was the architect responsible for reconstruction completed in 1896

Hall at Ockwells, Berkshire, 1845. Ockwells Manor is a timber-framed 15th century manor house which preserves a superb set of contemporary heraldic stained glass in the hall

Vault beneath the Old House of Lords, 1845. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal, and Popular Antiquities, Volume II. [Charles Knight and Co

The Bodleian Library, Oxford, c1845, (1864). The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and one of the oldest libraries in Europe

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Charles Knight was a multi-talented individual whose diverse interests and skills encompassed various fields. From his detailed engravings of extinct creatures like the Uintathere, an ancient rhinoceros of North America, to his artistic portrayal of characters such as Ariel from Shakespeare's "The Tempest, " Knight showcased his creativity and attention to detail. In 1864, Knight captured the majestic beauty of Kings College Chapel in Cambridge through his artwork, highlighting its architectural grandeur. He also delved into portraiture, immortalizing influential figures like Madame de Stael in an English engraving from 1836 and General Babington in a captivating piece from 1902. Knight's fascination with exploration led him to depict notable explorers such as Comte de La Perouse, an intrepid French navigator and astronomer who ventured into uncharted territories during the 18th century. Additionally, he paid homage to Marcantonio Raimondi, an Italian engraver known for his exceptional craftsmanship during the Renaissance period. Not limited to land-based subjects alone, Knight contributed significantly to marine cartography with works like the U. S. Coast Survey's reconnaissances of Smiths or Blunts Island and Anapaca Island in Santa Barbara Channel. His meticulous attention to geographical details ensured accurate representations that aided navigation. Knight's talent extended beyond landscapes and seascapes; he also depicted scenes like Fors Nothyn in North Wales by Josiah Wood Whymper around 1850. This picturesque depiction showcases Knight's ability to capture nature's beauty on canvas. Through James Mollison's creation titled Daguesseau circa 1836, Charles Knight demonstrated his versatility by capturing not only people but also their essence and character through artistry. Charles Knight left behind a rich legacy filled with intricate engravings that celebrated both natural wonders and human achievements. His passion for artistry shines through each piece he created, leaving a lasting impression on those who appreciate his talent.