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Dreamer Collection (#8)

"Dreamer: Exploring the Surreal Depths of Imagination" Step into a surreal study, transported to 1952 by Shirley Markham's captivating artwork

Background imageDreamer Collection: Bohemian Sun Dreamer (oil on canvas)

Bohemian Sun Dreamer (oil on canvas)
615725 Bohemian Sun Dreamer (oil on canvas) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 47x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageDreamer Collection: William Shakespeare - He was not of an Age, but for all Time (engraving)

William Shakespeare - He was not of an Age, but for all Time (engraving)
5227039 William Shakespeare - He was not of an Age, but for all Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare - He was not of an Age)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Jacobs Dream (chromolitho)

Jacobs Dream (chromolitho)
3649363 Jacobs Dream (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacobs Dream. Illustration for Browns Self-Interpreting Family Bible (John G Murdoch)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Pictures in the Fire! (colour litho)

Pictures in the Fire! (colour litho)
3648156 Pictures in the Fire! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures in the Fire)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Heart Stealing. Can t Get at it (litho)

Heart Stealing. Can t Get at it (litho)
3639416 Heart Stealing. Can t Get at it (litho) by Jones, Owen (1809-74) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heart Stealing)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Dr Syntax - the doctors dream

Dr Syntax - the doctors dream
3781163 Dr Syntax - the doctors dream by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Dr Syntax - the doctors dream, illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Doctor Syntaxs Tour in Search of)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Punch cartoon: The Bonnet-Makers Dream (engraving)

Punch cartoon: The Bonnet-Makers Dream (engraving)
6034674 Punch cartoon: The Bonnet-Makers Dream (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Bonnet-Makers Dream)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Pauls dream (colour litho)

Pauls dream (colour litho)
5989587 Pauls dream (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pauls dream. Illustration for Other Helpers of Jesus by Vera Pewtress (Shaw)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Dream of the Winner (engraving)

Dream of the Winner (engraving)
5998282 Dream of the Winner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dream of the Winner. Illustration for Fun magazine, 7 June 1862.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDreamer Collection: Was it a vision or a waking dream? (litho)

Was it a vision or a waking dream? (litho)
6023158 Was it a vision or a waking dream? (litho) by Watts, Arthur George (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Was it a vision or a waking dream)

Background imageDreamer Collection: German soldiers dreaming of home (coloured photo)

German soldiers dreaming of home (coloured photo)
6031392 German soldiers dreaming of home (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German soldiers dreaming of home)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Adams dream of the Day of Judgment (engraving)

Adams dream of the Day of Judgment (engraving)
5207626 Adams dream of the Day of Judgment (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adams dream of the Day of Judgment)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene 2 (chromolitho)

Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene 2 (chromolitho)
5213832 Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene 2 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene 2)

Background imageDreamer Collection: The Debate on Mr Parnells Bill in the House of Commons (engraving)

The Debate on Mr Parnells Bill in the House of Commons (engraving)
1055052 The Debate on Mr Parnells Bill in the House of Commons (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDreamer Collection: A Suburban Butterfly Hunt (chromolitho)

A Suburban Butterfly Hunt (chromolitho)
1055784 A Suburban Butterfly Hunt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Suburban Butterfly Hunt)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving)

Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving)
1047071 Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship)

Background imageDreamer Collection: The Adventures of the Reverend Archibald Jones (engraving)

The Adventures of the Reverend Archibald Jones (engraving)
1046493 The Adventures of the Reverend Archibald Jones (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of the Reverend Archibald Jones)

Background imageDreamer Collection: The Camp at Wimbledon, a Volunteers Dream of Glory (engraving)

The Camp at Wimbledon, a Volunteers Dream of Glory (engraving)
1048859 The Camp at Wimbledon, a Volunteers Dream of Glory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camp at Wimbledon, a Volunteers Dream of Glory)

Background imageDreamer Collection: The schoolboys dream (chromolitho)

The schoolboys dream (chromolitho)
1093649 The schoolboys dream (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The schoolboys dream)

Background imageDreamer Collection: The cooks dream (chromolitho)

The cooks dream (chromolitho)
1093647 The cooks dream (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cooks dream. French educational card)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Pierre Gassendi, French philosopher, scientist and mathematician (chromolitho)

Pierre Gassendi, French philosopher, scientist and mathematician (chromolitho)
972171 Pierre Gassendi, French philosopher, scientist and mathematician (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Gassendi (1592-1655)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands (engraving)

Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands (engraving)
1061126 Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Marguerites dream (chromolitho)

Marguerites dream (chromolitho)
735812 Marguerites dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerites dream)

Background imageDreamer Collection: The Soldiers Dream of Peace, 1913 (hand-coloured photo)

The Soldiers Dream of Peace, 1913 (hand-coloured photo)
660540 The Soldiers Dream of Peace, 1913 (hand-coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard sent in 1913.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDreamer Collection: 'I dreamt that in a Castle Grand, 'Alas it was only a dream! (colour litho)

"I dreamt that in a Castle Grand, "Alas it was only a dream! (colour litho)
2814666 " I dreamt that in a Castle Grand, " Alas it was only a dream! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Maid reading novelette (colour litho)

Maid reading novelette (colour litho)
2800781 Maid reading novelette (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid reading novelette. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDreamer Collection: The dream of Scipio (chromolitho)

The dream of Scipio (chromolitho)
3100688 The dream of Scipio (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dream of Scipio)

Background imageDreamer Collection: L Odorat (The Fragrance) (colour litho)

L Odorat (The Fragrance) (colour litho)
3098821 L Odorat (The Fragrance) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Odorat (The Fragrance)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Christmas card with little girl (colour photo)

Christmas card with little girl (colour photo)
3096168 Christmas card with little girl (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card with little girl)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Dream of a virgin (litho)

Dream of a virgin (litho)
3094529 Dream of a virgin (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dream of a virgin. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDreamer Collection: Couple writing letters (colour photo)

Couple writing letters (colour photo)
3095456 Couple writing letters (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple writing letters. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDreamer Collection: The absent (colour photo)

The absent (colour photo)
3095433 The absent (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The absent. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDreamer Collection: The wife of a mans dreams (colour photo)

The wife of a mans dreams (colour photo)
3095432 The wife of a mans dreams (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wife of a mans dreams)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Pretty girl, day dreaming (b / w photo)

Pretty girl, day dreaming (b / w photo)
3093436 Pretty girl, day dreaming (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pretty girl, day dreaming. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDreamer Collection: Rombergs Toy Symphony, Performance at St Jamess Hall (engraving)

Rombergs Toy Symphony, Performance at St Jamess Hall (engraving)
1614013 Rombergs Toy Symphony, Performance at St Jamess Hall (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rombergs Toy Symphony, Performance at St Jamess Hall)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Down the Tide So Idly Dreaming! (engraving)

Down the Tide So Idly Dreaming! (engraving)
1616417 Down the Tide So Idly Dreaming! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down the Tide So Idly Dreaming)

Background imageDreamer Collection: A Reverie (litho)

A Reverie (litho)
1606909 A Reverie (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Reverie. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 December 1898)

Background imageDreamer Collection: The Gold-Seekers Christmas, Her Dream of Him (engraving)

The Gold-Seekers Christmas, Her Dream of Him (engraving)
1600636 The Gold-Seekers Christmas, Her Dream of Him (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gold-Seekers Christmas, Her Dream of Him)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Joseph reveals his dream to his brethren

Joseph reveals his dream to his brethren
LLM339400 Joseph reveals his dream to his brethren by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph reveals his dream to his brethren)

Background imageDreamer Collection: The Lady with the Lilacs, 1863 (oil on panel)

The Lady with the Lilacs, 1863 (oil on panel)
ONT95925 The Lady with the Lilacs, 1863 (oil on panel) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 44.5x22.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Background imageDreamer Collection: The Dream of Saint Helena (Sainte Helene, 249-330), c. 1580 (oil on canvas)

The Dream of Saint Helena (Sainte Helene, 249-330), c. 1580 (oil on canvas)
FIA5405073 The Dream of Saint Helena (Sainte Helene, 249-330), c.1580 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 166x134 cm; Musei e Gallerie Pontificie, Musei Vaticani

Background imageDreamer Collection: Italian Baroque composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartinis dream of the devil playing the violin at

Italian Baroque composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartinis dream of the devil playing the violin at the foot of his bed
5207902 Italian Baroque composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartinis dream of the devil playing the violin at the foot of his bed

Background imageDreamer Collection: Daniel interpreting the Dream of Nebuchadnezzar (engraving)

Daniel interpreting the Dream of Nebuchadnezzar (engraving)
5218710 Daniel interpreting the Dream of Nebuchadnezzar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel interpreting the Dream of Nebuchadnezzar)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Dreams of Love (engraving)

Dreams of Love (engraving)
5216920 Dreams of Love (engraving) by Vinea, Francesco (1845-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dreams of Love. Illustration from Moderne Kunst in Meister-Holzschnitten (Richard Bong, Berlin)

Background imageDreamer Collection: Dream of the Loser (engraving)

Dream of the Loser (engraving)
5998283 Dream of the Loser (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dream of the Loser. Illustration for Fun magazine, 7 June 1862.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDreamer Collection: Gustave Dores Don Quixote: 'Tell me, thou oracle, said he, was what I reported of my adventures in

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "Tell me, thou oracle, said he, was what I reported of my adventures in the cave of
6008423 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " Tell me, thou oracle, said he, was what I reported of my adventures in the cave of Montesinos a dream or reality

Background imageDreamer Collection: Steak and potatoes, only a dream, at Walsall (colour litho)

Steak and potatoes, only a dream, at Walsall (colour litho)
6031176 Steak and potatoes, only a dream, at Walsall (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steak and potatoes, only a dream, at Walsall)




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"Dreamer: Exploring the Surreal Depths of Imagination" Step into a surreal study, transported to 1952 by Shirley Markham's captivating artwork. Lose yourself in the ethereal realm where dreams come alive. "I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussauds": An engraving that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, inviting you to wander through a slumbering world within this iconic museum. "Our artists waking dream of a street in Northwich": A litho masterpiece that unveils an artist's reverie, painting vivid scenes of enchantment on the canvas of their mind. "Jacobs Dream": A color litho that takes us on a journey through celestial visions, where dreams intertwine with reality, leaving us mesmerized by its kaleidoscopic beauty. "The Scott Centenary, a Dream of the Waverley Novels": An engraving that transports us back in time to experience Sir Walter Scott's literary wonders as if they were our own fantastical dreamscape. "Dream Big Pink": Let your imagination soar as you embrace vibrant hues and whimsical shapes. This artwork encourages you to dare greatly and reach for your wildest aspirations. "Daydream 2": Get lost in daydreams painted across this canvas. Allow your thoughts to wander freely as you explore uncharted territories within your own mind. "The Dreamer": With eyes closed and heart open, immerse yourself in this evocative piece capturing the essence of dreaming - where desires take shape and possibilities are endless. "Belling Electric Fires: Igniting Daydreams since 1932. " Discover how warmth meets reverie with these innovative fires. Let them kindle not only heat but also ignite flights of fancy within your soul. "Visions (Visionen), 1918": Through intricate etching strokes emerges an artist's vision realized—a glimpse into their nocturnal imaginings brought forth into daylight. "The Dream, 1878-82".