Critic Collection (#6)

The late J.G. Lockhart, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The late J.G. Lockhart, 1854. John Gibson Lockhart, a famed critic and writer...was called to the Scotch bar: his success, however, as an advocate was very moderate

Dr. Wylde, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Wylde, 1854. Portrait of British conductor, composer, teacher and music critic Henry Wylde, founder of The New Philharmonic Society. Dr

Hippolyte Lucas, French writer and critic
Hippolyte Lucas (1807-1878), French writer and critic. He wrote mainly plays and opera libretti. Date: circa 1860s

Paul Bins, Count of Saint-Victor, French author and critic
Paul Bins, Count of Saint-Victor (1827-1881), French author and critic. Date: circa late 1860s

Alphonse Karr, French author and journalist
Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), French critic, journalist and novelist. Date: circa 1850s

Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez - Spanish writer
Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez (1806-1880). Spanish writer. Representative of the romantic drama. Portrait. Chromolithography

The Little Critic
An oil painting of a young woman in a studio, holding a canvas portrait painting in her hands, judging the qualities of the art work. Date: circa 1919

Raymond McIntyre
A self portrait painting of the New Zealand artist and art critic, Raymond Francis McIntyre, 1879-1933. With a career of exhibiting his work through organizations including the Royal Academy

Portrait of Edwin Evans
A portrait painting of English music critic, Edwin Evans, who is leaning his elbow on the table, casually smoking a pipe. He wrote books which championed the music of Claude Debussy in particular

Catherine The Great Colour Screen
A design for a colour screen for the third and fourth acts of Catherine The Great, by British journalist, theatre critic and author, Huntly Carter. Date: circa 1915

Dr Max Nordau, author, autograph portrait
Dr Max Simon Nordau, Zionist leader, physician, author, and social critic (1849-1923). Nordau was also co-founder of the Zionist Organisation with Theodor Herzl

Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez (1806-1880). Spanish writer. Representative of the romantic drama. Portrait. Chromolithography

The Critic
A marble sculpture of a man's head, who seems to be glaring judgmentally. Date: circa 1917

Ivor Brown
The Observer's drama critic - and later editor - Ivor Brown (1891-1974) at the Clifton Hotel in Blackpool, Date: 1940

Sir Edmund Gosse, English poet, author and critic, by Imre Laszlo Unvardy aka Spy Junr Date: 1927

Kenneth Tynan with J B Priestley
Kenneth Peacock Tynan (1927-1980), influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer. Seen here (left) with J B (John Boynton) Priestley (1894-1984)

Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic

Bertrand Russell, British writer, pacifist etc
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic. Seen here (left)

John Pilger, Australian journalist and documentary maker
John Richard Pilger (b 1939), Australian journalist, writer and documentary film maker, based in London. Date: circa 1980s

Goat expresses opinion on Margaret Thatcher
A white goat expresses its opinion on Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Its cardboard handwritten notice reads: Stop acting the goat

Kenneth Tynan, English theatre critic and writer
Kenneth Peacock Tynan (1927-1980), influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer. Date: circa 1960s

Jacquetta Hawkes, Bertrand Russell and Stephen King-Hall
Jacquetta Hawkes (1910-1996), British writer and archaeologist, Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician

Graham Greene, English writer, in old age
Graham Greene (Henry Graham Greene, 1904-1991), English author, playwright and literary critic, best known for his novels focusing around Roman Catholicism and morality: Brighton Rock

Engraving by William Hogarth
3520265 Engraving by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic

Engraving by William Hogarth
3520267 Engraving by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic

An Occult scene
3740653 An Occult scene by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Illustration depicting an Occult scene by William Hogarth (1697-1964) an English printmaker, painter, pictorial satirist

Engraving titled The Politician by William Hogarth
3520286 Engraving titled The Politician by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving titled The Politician by William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter, printmaker

Engraving titled Sancho starved by his physician by William Hogarth
3520268 Engraving titled Sancho starved by his physician by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving titled Sancho starved by his physician by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Engraving of Martin Folkes Esq by William Hogarth
3520263 Engraving of Martin Folkes Esq by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving of Martin Folkes Esq by William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter, printmaker

Engraving of T. Morell by William Hogarth
3520261 Engraving of T. Morell by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving of T. Morell by William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist

Engraving by William Hogarth
3520264 Engraving by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic

Engraving of Daniel Lock Esq by William Hogarth
3520262 Engraving of Daniel Lock Esq by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving of Daniel Lock Esq by William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter, printmaker

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1772 - 1834. English poet, critic and philosopher. From an illustration by A. S. Hartrick
3052773 Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1772 - 1834. English poet, critic and philosopher. From an illustration by A.S. Hartrick. by Hartrick, Archibald Standish (1864-1950); Private Collection

Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen)
GLS2961 Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 100.9x100.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

George Bernard Shaw, 1925 (oil on panel)
3483049 George Bernard Shaw, 1925 (oil on panel) by Lavery, Lady Hazel (1886-1935); 61x45 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 - 2 November 1950)

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Title page to manuscript of Dombey and Son in Charles DIckens own hand writing
709568 Title page to manuscript of Dombey and Son in Charles DIckens own hand writing. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 -1870. English writer and social critic

From the manuscript of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, showing that Mr. Bill Sikes first had his name spelled with a
709562 From the manuscript of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, showing that Mr. Bill Sikes first had his name spelled with a y, and including passages not in the published book

One of the title pages written by Charles Dickens when he was working on his novel Martin Chuzzlewit
709566 One of the title pages written by Charles Dickens when he was working on his novel Martin Chuzzlewit. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 -1870. English writer and social critic

Part of Charles Dicken's manuscript notes re the plot of The Old Curiosity Shop
709564 Part of Charles Dicken's manuscript notes re the plot of The Old Curiosity Shop. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 -1870. English writer and social critic

David Mather Masson, 1822 - 1907. Scottish literary critic and historian. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896
745807 David Mather Masson, 1822 - 1907. Scottish literary critic and historian. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896 by English School, (19th century)

Page proof from Great Expectations, showing Charles Dickens's hand written corrections
709570 Page proof from Great Expectations, showing Charles Dickens's hand written corrections. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 -1870. English writer and social critic

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"Critics: The Masters of Analysis and Interpretation" Criticism has long been an integral part of the artistic world, shaping the way we perceive and appreciate various forms of expression. From Dr. Samuel Johnson's insightful observations in his 1775 oil painting to John Ruskin's profound reflections captured by John Everett Millais in 1853-1854, critics have played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of art. Edward Thomas, known for his perceptive literary critiques, added depth to the written word through his keen analysis. Similarly, Harold C. Harvey's masterpiece "The Critics" from 1922 portrays the essence of critical evaluation with its thought-provoking depiction. In Coleridge Nether Stowey, critics found solace amidst nature's beauty as they contemplated and dissected works that would stand the test of time. Arnold Bennett brought forth a fresh perspective on literature with his discerning eye for detail. T. S. Eliot stands as an iconic figure among poets turned critics, bridging two nations with his naturalized British identity while leaving an indelible mark on both sides of the Atlantic. Even caricatures like Baruch Spinoza remind us that criticism can take many forms - sometimes light-hearted but always aiming to provoke thought and discussion. Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp adopted her pen name Katherine Mansfield to explore life's complexities through her short stories; she too faced scrutiny from those who sought to analyze her work deeply. John Ruskin himself delved into self-reflection through portraiture, showcasing how even they are not immune to introspection and self-analysis. Samuel Johnson Reynolds exemplifies how criticism can be passed down through generations as knowledge is shared between mentors and mentees alike. Lastly, Charles Baudelaire demonstrated that criticism transcends borders; he left an everlasting impact on French poetry and essay writing while inspiring countless others around the globe. These individuals, among many others, have shaped the world of criticism.