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Draughtsman Collection (#19)

"Draughtsman: Capturing the Essence of Art and History" The ghostly beauty of the Draughtsman, also known as Ghost Plant or Indian Pipe

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: The White Swan (Grace and Kit) (pastel and black crayon)

The White Swan (Grace and Kit) (pastel and black crayon)
7076685 The White Swan (Grace and Kit) (pastel and black crayon) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 28x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpen, William (1878-1931))

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Soldier on Horseback (w / c, pen and ink)

Soldier on Horseback (w / c, pen and ink)
7224831 Soldier on Horseback (w/c, pen and ink) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90))

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Medinet Habou, Thebes, 1838 (pencil & w / c)

Medinet Habou, Thebes, 1838 (pencil & w / c)
6619420 Medinet Habou, Thebes, 1838 (pencil & w/c) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 32.5x49.5 cm; Private Collection

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Woman with three men as puppets (litho)

Woman with three men as puppets (litho)
7149288 Woman with three men as puppets (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with three men as puppets)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Aeneas and his companions caught in the whirlpool of Charybdis (litho)

Aeneas and his companions caught in the whirlpool of Charybdis (litho)
7149456 Aeneas and his companions caught in the whirlpool of Charybdis (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Aeneas and his companions hunting (litho)

Aeneas and his companions hunting (litho)
7149455 Aeneas and his companions hunting (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeneas and his companions hunting)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Banquet of Queen Dido of Carthage in honour of the Trojans (litho)

Banquet of Queen Dido of Carthage in honour of the Trojans (litho)
7149450 Banquet of Queen Dido of Carthage in honour of the Trojans (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banquet of Queen Dido of Carthage in honour of the Trojans)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: The Grape Harvest (litho)

The Grape Harvest (litho)
7149287 The Grape Harvest (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grape Harvest. Illustration from Sammel Album Heinrich Kley Alte und Neue Zeichnungen)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Fairy and unicorn; playing cats cradle with a tiger (litho)

Fairy and unicorn; playing cats cradle with a tiger (litho)
7149277 Fairy and unicorn; playing cats cradle with a tiger (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairy and unicorn; playing cats cradle with a tiger)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Bear undressing a woman (litho)

Bear undressing a woman (litho)
7149269 Bear undressing a woman (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear undressing a woman)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: The Tenor (litho)

The Tenor (litho)
7149265 The Tenor (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tenor. Illustration from Sammel Album Heinrich Kley Alte und Neue Zeichnungen (Albert Langen, Munich)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: The Wine Press; Art Critic (litho)

The Wine Press; Art Critic (litho)
7149262 The Wine Press; Art Critic (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wine Press; Art Critic)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Elk. c. 1837 (drawing)

Elk. c. 1837 (drawing)
5310540 Elk. c.1837 (drawing) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info.: Miller and Scottish soldier Sir William Drummond Stewart (1795-1871)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Indian Cabin on the Platte, c. 1837 (pen and ink and wash on paper)

Indian Cabin on the Platte, c. 1837 (pen and ink and wash on paper)
5310538 Indian Cabin on the Platte, c.1837 (pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 17.5x15.3 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dessinateur; Draughtsman; Zeichner (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dessinateur; Draughtsman; Zeichner (engraving)
7195724 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dessinateur; Draughtsman; Zeichner (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dessinateur; Draughtsman; Zeichner)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Young Flaxman (engraving)

Young Flaxman (engraving)
7182188 Young Flaxman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Flaxman. Illustration for The Childs Companion and Juvenile Instructor (1871)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: The Young Street Artist (colour litho)

The Young Street Artist (colour litho)
7181948 The Young Street Artist (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Street Artist)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Arm Chair, Early XVII Century (coloured engraving)

Arm Chair, Early XVII Century (coloured engraving)
7159299 Arm Chair, Early XVII Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arm Chair, Early XVII Century)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Chemical Lecture Theatre, Manchester Municipal Technical School (litho)

Chemical Lecture Theatre, Manchester Municipal Technical School (litho)
7200464 Chemical Lecture Theatre, Manchester Municipal Technical School (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemical Lecture Theatre)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Architectural drawing of the ground floor of the Morning Post Building, Strand, London (litho)

Architectural drawing of the ground floor of the Morning Post Building, Strand, London (litho)
7200439 Architectural drawing of the ground floor of the Morning Post Building, Strand, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Architectural drawing of the 2nd floor of the Morning Post Building, Strand, London (litho)

Architectural drawing of the 2nd floor of the Morning Post Building, Strand, London (litho)
7200435 Architectural drawing of the 2nd floor of the Morning Post Building, Strand, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Architectural drawings of proposed tenements at Simnel Street and Castle Lane (colour litho)

Architectural drawings of proposed tenements at Simnel Street and Castle Lane (colour litho)
7200427 Architectural drawings of proposed tenements at Simnel Street and Castle Lane (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Drainage plan of a suburban house (colour litho)

Drainage plan of a suburban house (colour litho)
7200426 Drainage plan of a suburban house (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drainage plan of a suburban house)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Design for a steel plate girder (colour litho)

Design for a steel plate girder (colour litho)
7200421 Design for a steel plate girder (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for a steel plate girder)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Architectural drawings for a mineral spring and swimming baths at a spa (colour litho)

Architectural drawings for a mineral spring and swimming baths at a spa (colour litho)
7200411 Architectural drawings for a mineral spring and swimming baths at a spa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Putting Out the Old Holed Out (pen and ink)

Putting Out the Old Holed Out (pen and ink)
145471 Putting Out the Old Holed Out (pen and ink) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); 35.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated in The Bystander, 3 January 1923)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: All is Not Gold that Glitters American golfers, who think they see a bottle of whiskey

All is Not Gold that Glitters American golfers, who think they see a bottle of whiskey
145470 All is Not Gold that Glitters American golfers, who think they see a bottle of whiskey, overcome with honour and aversion (pen and ink) by Robinson

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Arras (engraving)

Arras (engraving)
7192282 Arras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arras. Illustration for The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Vincennes (engraving)

Vincennes (engraving)
7192267 Vincennes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincennes. Illustration for The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Orleans (engraving)

Orleans (engraving)
7192264 Orleans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orleans. Illustration for The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Place de la Pucelle, Rouen (engraving)

Place de la Pucelle, Rouen (engraving)
7192257 Place de la Pucelle, Rouen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place de la Pucelle, Rouen)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Fishermen and Sailing Boats on an Estuary in a Calm (pen, ink and wash)

Fishermen and Sailing Boats on an Estuary in a Calm (pen, ink and wash)
6431695 Fishermen and Sailing Boats on an Estuary in a Calm (pen, ink and wash) by Capelle or Cappelle, Jan van de (1624-79); 14x27.3 cm; Private Collection

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Ground plan of Lloyds Coffee House, 16 Lombard Street, London, 1773 (litho)

Ground plan of Lloyds Coffee House, 16 Lombard Street, London, 1773 (litho)
7184980 Ground plan of Lloyds Coffee House, 16 Lombard Street, London, 1773 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground plan of Lloyds Coffee House)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Blois, the Fountain of Louis XII, in the Market-Place (colour litho)

Blois, the Fountain of Louis XII, in the Market-Place (colour litho)
7159757 Blois, the Fountain of Louis XII, in the Market-Place (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blois, the Fountain of Louis XII)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Albenga, Cathedral Tower and Baptistery (colour litho)

Albenga, Cathedral Tower and Baptistery (colour litho)
7159745 Albenga, Cathedral Tower and Baptistery (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albenga, Cathedral Tower and Baptistery)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: The Sea-Coast North of Viareggio (colour litho)

The Sea-Coast North of Viareggio (colour litho)
7159742 The Sea-Coast North of Viareggio (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sea-Coast North of Viareggio)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Florence from Poggio Gherardo (colour litho)

Florence from Poggio Gherardo (colour litho)
7159732 Florence from Poggio Gherardo (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florence from Poggio Gherardo)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: The Alps from Verona (colour litho)

The Alps from Verona (colour litho)
7159730 The Alps from Verona (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alps from Verona)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Young West showing his sketches to the Indians (engraving)

Young West showing his sketches to the Indians (engraving)
7198138 Young West showing his sketches to the Indians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young West showing his sketches to the Indians)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: 'Idea for the Frontispiece of a Publick Building in England'(engraving)

"Idea for the Frontispiece of a Publick Building in England"(engraving)
7164151 " Idea for the Frontispiece of a Publick Building in England" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: A Bisharin Arab by his Camel (pencil and w / c)

A Bisharin Arab by his Camel (pencil and w / c)
259396 A Bisharin Arab by his Camel (pencil and w/c) by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); Private Collection

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: All Saints Pavement, York (pencil and w / c)

All Saints Pavement, York (pencil and w / c)
259379 All Saints Pavement, York (pencil and w/c) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); Private Collection

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: L emoi. Gravure sur bois de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1894. Collection privee

L emoi. Gravure sur bois de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1894. Collection privee
FIA5327531 L emoi. Gravure sur bois de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1894. Collection privee. by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Portrait de Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Peinture de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1894

Portrait de Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Peinture de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1894
FIA5327515 Portrait de Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Peinture de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1894. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich by Vallotton

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Autoportrait. Gravure sur bois de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), vers 1890. Collection privee

Autoportrait. Gravure sur bois de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), vers 1890. Collection privee
FIA5327508 Autoportrait. Gravure sur bois de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), vers 1890. Collection privee. by Vallotton

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Calligram of Guillaume Apollinaire: 'Venu de Dieuze ', 1914

Calligram of Guillaume Apollinaire: "Venu de Dieuze ", 1914
AIS5355420 Calligram of Guillaume Apollinaire:" Venu de Dieuze ", 1914 by Apollinaire, Guillaume (1880-1918); (add.info.: Calligram of the French poet Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918)

Background imageDraughtsman Collection: Acanthus Swirl, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)

Acanthus Swirl, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)
7224531 Acanthus Swirl, c.1895 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection




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"Draughtsman: Capturing the Essence of Art and History" The ghostly beauty of the Draughtsman, also known as Ghost Plant or Indian Pipe, mesmerizes with its ethereal white petals. Just like a crocodile gracefully gliding on ice, the draughtsman's litho artwork captures the captivating dance between nature and imagination. Frederick George Sheldon bids farewell to his illustrious career, marking a significant milestone in the world of draughtsmanship. Mr Howard Carter's meticulous drawings bring ancient wonders to life, unveiling secrets hidden within tombs and pyramids. Step into Augustus John's Modernist Studio where creativity knows no bounds, inspiring generations with his artistic brilliance. A. R. A artist Augustus Edwin John collaborates with William Rothenstein to redefine artistry through their revolutionary techniques. DATA members unite in Tothill Street, London to campaign for architectural preservation and celebrate the power of draughtsmanship in shaping our cities' future. Delicate litho drawings unveil The Mansion in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire - an architectural gem that stands as a testament to timeless elegance. Journey back in time with John Ogilby's 1676 map of the City of London; an exquisite example of how draughtsmen have shaped our understanding of urban landscapes throughout history. Antoni Tapies' avant-garde vision pushes boundaries within modernism while paying homage to traditional draughtsmanship techniques. In this vast realm where art meets precision, the draughtsman weaves tales both hauntingly beautiful and historically significant – forever capturing moments frozen in time on paper or canvas.