Correspondence Collection (#9)

The British Character, Love of Writing Letters to The Times (litho)
6003225 The British Character, Love of Writing Letters to The Times (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Character)

Punch cartoon: The Anonymous Letter Writer (engraving)
6034954 Punch cartoon: The Anonymous Letter Writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Anonymous Letter Writer)

Letter to James Muirhead, 16th July 1873 (pen & ink on paper)
5667114 Letter to James Muirhead, 16th July 1873 (pen & ink on paper) by Linnell, John (1792-1882); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Letter to the artists granddaughter Angela Thirkell (pencil on paper)
6322827 Letter to the artists granddaughter Angela Thirkell (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: A folio of twenty letters)

Page 2 of a letter from Howard Carter to Kingsmill Marrs
5975337 Page 2 of a letter from Howard Carter to Kingsmill Marrs, 25th October 1908 (pen & ink on paper) by Carter, Howard (1873-1939); 25.8x20.4 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Perspective View with a Woman Reading a Letter, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
5863940 Perspective View with a Woman Reading a Letter, c. 1670 (oil on canvas) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 214x179 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Messenger, 1815 (oil on canvas)
877129 The Messenger, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); 45.5x55.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Martin Lightfoot undertakes to be the bearer of the letter to Earl Leofric
STC400801 Martin Lightfoot undertakes to be the bearer of the letter to Earl Leofric, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

On the French Lorraine Front: A Poilus Camp Letter-box and buzzard mascots
STC405596 On the French Lorraine Front: A Poilus Camp Letter-box and buzzard mascots, illustration from The Illustrated War News (seppia photo) by English Photographer

The Postman (oil on canvas)
AKV406789 The Postman (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Briefbote; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright

Copy of a Holograph memo of John Hawkins as to his dealings with Spain, 1576 (litho)
476887 Copy of a Holograph memo of John Hawkins as to his dealings with Spain, 1576 (litho) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter from Lord Strafford to his wife, from the Tower of London
476865 Letter from Lord Strafford to his wife, from the Tower of London, 4th February 1640 (litho) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wentworth)

Chloris: final sketch for Henrietta Maria, c. 1631 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407559 Chloris: final sketch for Henrietta Maria, c.1631 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Woman reading at home, 1918 (oil on canvas)
NUL396481 Woman reading at home, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Bosley, Frederick Andrew (1881-1941); 71x76 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Postman with sack, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730972 Postman with sack, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postman with sack)

The hungry messenger, 1890 (oil on canvas)
TW429384 The hungry messenger, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Storey, George Adolphus (1834-1919); 69.9x95 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; (add.info.: Painted in 1890)

Part of the first letter written by Nelson after the loss of his right arm (litho)
2774033 Part of the first letter written by Nelson after the loss of his right arm (litho) by Nelson, Horatio (1758-1805); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, father with baby, writing a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl running to post a letter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, A row of six bottoms in swimsuits at the seaside Date: 20th century

Letter with Drawing of Whistler Menacing Du Maurier, 1894
2971515 Letter with Drawing of Whistler Menacing Du Maurier, 1894 (pen & brown ink on blue wove paper, with embossed printing) by Du Maurier

Comic postcard, Boy soldier posting a letter, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

John Hassall Correspondence Art School advertisement, 1917
Advertisement for the John Hassall Correspondence Art School showing a sketch of Hassall himself putting the finishing touches to his famous poster for The Only Way starring Sir Martin Harvey

Mrs Thrales house
View of Mrs Thrales house in Streatham. Hester Lynch Thrale (1740/41-1821) was a Welsh-born diarist, author and patron of the arts

The Morning Post, News from Town (engraving)
1107175 The Morning Post, News from Town (engraving) by Knowles, Davidson (fl.1879-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Post, News from Town)

The Letter Reader, 1935 (w / c on paper)
LIS372943 The Letter Reader, 1935 (w/c on paper) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); 44x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly the artists daughter at St)

Considering a Reply, c. 1860 (oil on panel)
Ma312775 Considering a Reply, c.1860 (oil on panel) by Leslie, George Dunlop (1835-1921); 25.4x20.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Page of a letter written by Nelson just before the Battle of Trafalgar
STC347512 Page of a letter written by Nelson just before the Battle of Trafalgar, Monday 21st October 1805 (pen & ink on paper) (sepia photo) by English School

Letter from Guillaume Pellicier (c. 1490-1568) to Francois Rabelais (c
CHT257936 Letter from Guillaume Pellicier (c.1490-1568) to Francois Rabelais (c.1494-1553), 20th May 1541 (pen & ink on paper) by Pellicier

Young lady (off on her hols!) sends a quick postcard
Life is short as time will show - If you don t get this, please let me know. Date: circa 1910s

Inattention, 1808 (w / c, pen & ink, sponging and pencil on paper)
XYC223183 Inattention, 1808 (w/c, pen & ink, sponging and pencil on paper) by Heaphy, Thomas (1775-1835); 64.5x50.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

The power under the constitution will always be with the people
490409 The power under the constitution will always be with the people, signed autograph letter to Bushrod Washington, 9th November 1787 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 490373) by Washington

At the Coffee Table (oil on canvas)
478822 At the Coffee Table (oil on canvas) by Schmitz-Pleis, Carl (1877-1943); 80x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Am Kaffeetisch); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Autograph war letter, 1915-19 (pen & ink on paper)
2909387 Autograph war letter, 1915-19 (pen & ink on paper) by Vache, Jacques (1895-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Addressed to AndreBreton)

Autograph letter signed to his nephew, Jacob Cool (Jacobus Colius), Antwerp
2634796 Autograph letter signed to his nephew, Jacob Cool (Jacobus Colius), Antwerp, 2 February 1595 (pen & ink on paper) by Ortelius

Autograph letter to Therese or Barbe Durieux, dated 19 April 1770 (pen & ink on vellum
2961209 Autograph letter to TherAse or Barbe Durieux, dated 19 April 1770 (pen & ink on vellum) (verso of 2961210) by Habsburg-Lothringen

Autograph letter to Col. H. W. Feilden, Hotel Bellvue Cannes, 9th April
957194 Autograph letter to Col. H. W. Feilden, Hotel Bellvue Cannes, 9th April, 1921 (pen & ink on paper) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Daily Post (oil on canvas)
615726 The Daily Post (oil on canvas) by Kotschenreiter, Hugo (1854-1908); 48.2x24.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas)
CH448348 Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 92.8x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter to Josephine de Beauharnais, 1795-6 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 700245-6)
700247 Letter to Josephine de Beauharnais, 1795-6 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 700245-6) by Bonaparte, Napoleon (1769-1821); Private Collection; (add.info)

Der Liebesbrief, 1875 (oil on panel)
3551559 Der Liebesbrief, 1875 (oil on panel) by Makart, Hans (1840-84); 144.5 x 111 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

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"Capturing the Essence of Correspondence: A Journey Through Time" In a world where instant messaging dominates, let us take a moment to appreciate the beauty and significance of correspondence. From handwritten letters to heartfelt greetings cards, these artifacts hold stories that transcend time. "The Letter" by Rex Whistler transports us back to the 20th century, reminding us of an era when words were carefully crafted on paper. It speaks volumes about the emotions conveyed through ink strokes and delicate penmanship. The old mailbox at Lincoln post office in Lincoln, New Mexico stands as a testament to countless exchanges between loved ones separated by distance. Each letter dropped within its metal embrace carried hopes, dreams, and connections waiting to be rekindled. Page 2 of Abigail Adams' letter to John Adams from 1776 showcases her eloquence in expressing her thoughts during a pivotal period in history. This ink-stained piece holds glimpses into their intimate conversations amidst revolutionary times. A WW2 greetings card sent by Corporal Joan Pearson reminds us of the power of connection even during times of conflict. These small tokens held immense value for soldiers far away from home, offering solace and support amidst chaos. John Hampden's letter to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill takes us back even further - all the way to 1642. The artist himself captures this historical moment with his own hand; it is both a personal account and an artistic masterpiece. Frederick Childe Hassam's "The Writing Desk" immerses us in 1915 America - an era marked by elegance and sophistication. This painting depicts not just a desk but also serves as a window into an entire culture built upon written communication. Arabella Stuart's letter to Countess Shrewsbury provides insight into aristocratic life during the late 16th-early 17th century. Frederick George Netherclift brings this exchange alive through his artistic interpretation, allowing us to glimpse into their world.