Dr Johnson Collection

Market-Bosworth School (engraving)
3625452 Market-Bosworth School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market-Bosworth School)

Dr Johnson and his Cat (engraving)
3634822 Dr Johnson and his Cat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnson and his Cat. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Dr Johnson at the Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, 1948 (oil on canvas)
1772179 Dr Johnson at the Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnson at the Cheshire Cheese)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Samuel Johnson, 1760s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Samuel Johnson, 1760s, (2023). Dr Johnson (1709-1784) was a British writer, poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer

Samuel Johnson, 1770. Creator: James Watson
Samuel Johnson, 1770

Lichfield "Greenhill Bower" on Whit-Monday - the Procession passing the Statue of Dr. Johnson, 1850. Annual tradition, procession of knights in armour

Dr. Johnson, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Johnson, n.d

Sniggling for Eels - drawn by Duncan, 1850. Creator: M Jackson
Sniggling for Eels - drawn by Duncan, 1850....call to mind the semi-snaky creatures that furnish our dramatis personae - pseudo-serpents

Percy, (1729-1811), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Percy, (1729-1811), 1830. Thomas Percy (1729-1811) Bishop of Dromore, chaplain to George III and Romantic poet educated at Christ Church, Oxford, a friend of Samuel Johnson and James Boswell

Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). The bookshop of bookseller and author Thomas Davies (c1713-1785) at Russell Street in Covent Garden, London

The great Dr Johnson and his humble friends (colour litho)
1219095 The great Dr Johnson and his humble friends (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Known Characters in a Chop House, 1800-1820. 1800-1820. Creator: Anon
Known Characters in a Chop House, 1800-1820

Les Gourmands, 1780-1820. 1780-1820. Creator: Anon
Les Gourmands, 1780-1820

Dr. Samuel Johnsons House, 1835 (etching)
1071571 Dr. Samuel Johnsons House, 1835 (etching) by Smith, Charles John (1803-38); 13.3x10.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Dr)

Johnson and Capt Astle (engraving)
3625532 Johnson and Capt Astle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson and Capt Astle)

Adelphi Terrace (engraving)
3625521 Adelphi Terrace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adelphi Terrace. Illustration for The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell (Routledge, 1859)

Johnson at the Sale of Thrales Brewery (engraving)
3625514 Johnson at the Sale of Thrales Brewery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson at the Sale of Thrales Brewery)

Seat of the Right Hon Edmund Burke (engraving)
3625513 Seat of the Right Hon Edmund Burke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seat of the Right Hon Edmund Burke)

Johnson at Warley Camp (engraving)
3625512 Johnson at Warley Camp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson at Warley Camp)

Johnson Presenting a Copy of the Bible (engraving)
3625511 Johnson Presenting a Copy of the Bible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson Presenting a Copy of the Bible)

Johnsons Residence at Brighton (engraving)
3625507 Johnsons Residence at Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnsons Residence at Brighton)

The Drawing Room at Thrale Place (engraving)
3625506 The Drawing Room at Thrale Place (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drawing Room at Thrale Place)

Johnson and the Dead Cat (engraving)
3625504 Johnson and the Dead Cat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson and the Dead Cat)

The Three Crowns Inn (engraving)
3625502 The Three Crowns Inn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Crowns Inn)

George Colman (engraving)
3625491 George Colman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Colman. Illustration for The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell (Routledge, 1859)

Johnson started up and stood still, his Majesty approached him, and at once was courteously easy (engraving)
3625478 Johnson started up and stood still, his Majesty approached him, and at once was courteously easy (engraving) by English School

Scene of the Cock-Lane Ghosts Exploits (engraving)
3625475 Scene of the Cock-Lane Ghosts Exploits (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Cock-Lane Ghosts Exploits)

Johnson and Boswell at the Mitre (engraving)
3625471 Johnson and Boswell at the Mitre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson and Boswell at the Mitre)

Thomas Davies (engraving)
3625469 Thomas Davies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Davies. Illustration for The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell (Routledge, 1859)

Residence of Mr Wise (engraving)
3625461 Residence of Mr Wise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of Mr Wise)

Birthplace of Dr Johnson (engraving)
3625460 Birthplace of Dr Johnson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of Dr Johnson)

Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth (engraving)
3625457 Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth)

Chop room of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub, Fleet Street (b / w photo)
3637551 Chop room of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub, Fleet Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chop room of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub)

Dr Johnson in the Ante-Room of Lord Chesterfield, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5199079 Dr Johnson in the Ante-Room of Lord Chesterfield, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Collins, from the bas-relief by Flaxman, in Chichester Cathedral (engraving)
5233855 William Collins, from the bas-relief by Flaxman, in Chichester Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Collins)

Elizabeth Johnson, wife of English writer Samuel Johnson (engraving)
5996907 Elizabeth Johnson, wife of English writer Samuel Johnson (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Johnson (1689-1752)

Chesterfield House, London, in 1790 (litho)
5999385 Chesterfield House, London, in 1790 (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chesterfield House, London, in 1790)

Thrales Brewery, Southwark, London (litho)
5999373 Thrales Brewery, Southwark, London (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thrales Brewery, Southwark, London)

Sir Joshua Reynolds House, Leicester Fields, London (litho)
5999366 Sir Joshua Reynolds House, Leicester Fields, London (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Joshua Reynolds House, Leicester Fields, London)

Northumberland House, 1780 (litho)
5999361 Northumberland House, 1780 (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northumberland House, 1780)

The seat of Edmund Burke, Beaconsfield (litho)
5999349 The seat of Edmund Burke, Beaconsfield (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seat of Edmund Burke, Beaconsfield)

"At Tea", Dr Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith at Mrs Thrales (engraving)
1045369 " At Tea", Dr Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith at Mrs Thrales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " At Tea")

Alexandra Palace (engraving)
559916 Alexandra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandra Palace.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Charity of Dr Johnson (engraving)
2781023 The Charity of Dr Johnson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charity of Dr Johnson. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

Dr Johnsons House, Inner Temple Lane, resided there from 1760 to 1765 (litho)
5999381 Dr Johnsons House, Inner Temple Lane, resided there from 1760 to 1765 (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnsons House, Inner Temple Lane)

Butcher Row, London (litho)
5999378 Butcher Row, London (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher Row, London)

Residence of Thomas Davies, London, where Dr Johnson and James Boswell first met (litho)
5999377 Residence of Thomas Davies, London, where Dr Johnson and James Boswell first met (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of Thomas Davies)

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Dr Johnson, a renowned figure in literature and lexicography, is depicted in various scenes throughout history. In the engraving titled "Dr Johnson and his Cat, " we catch a glimpse of the softer side of this intellectual giant as he shares a tender moment with his feline companion. Another engraving showcases Market-Bosworth School, where young minds were nurtured under Dr Johnson's watchful eye. Percy, an artist from the 19th century, immortalizes Dr Johnson in their work from 1830. The unknown creator captures the essence of this literary genius who left an indelible mark on English literature. Moving forward to 1881, we find ourselves at Mr. Davies Shop on Russell Street—a place that undoubtedly held many conversations between Dr Johnson and fellow intellectuals. One cannot forget the famous partnership between Dr Johnson and Boswell as they stroll through Fleet Street in Charles Green's artwork from 1884. This depiction transports us back to a time when these two great minds roamed London's streets deep in conversation about life and literature. In "The Great Dr Johnson and His Humble Friends, " portrayed through vibrant lithography, we witness how this influential man embraced camaraderie with people from all walks of life. A chop house scene from 1800-1820 further emphasizes his love for good company and hearty meals. Les Gourmands takes us into another realm altogether—an anonymous creation showcasing gastronomic indulgence during the late 18th to early 19th centuries—a world that surely fascinated Dr Johnson as he explored culinary delights alongside intellectual pursuits. A visit to Dr Samuel Johnson's House via an etching dated back to 1835 allows us a glimpse into his personal space—a sanctuary filled with books that shaped him intellectually while providing solace amidst bustling city life. Engravings like "Johnson and Capt Astle" capture moments of historical significance—instances where our protagonist interacts with influential figures of his time.