Ebbutt Collection

Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Hereward and Sigtryg, 1910. Artist: Gertrude E Demain Hammond
Hereward and Sigtryg, 1910. A scene from the legend of Hereward the Wake. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

William continued his wonderful archery, 1910. A scene from the ballad of William of Cloudeslee A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

The dragon sank towards him, opening its terrible jaws, 1910. A scene from the legend of Cuchulain, Champion of Ireland. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Thorbion lifted the huge stone, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Thorbion lifted the huge stone, 1910. A scene from the legend of Howard the Halt. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Olaf and Sigrid, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Olaf and Sigrid, 1910. A scene from the legend of Howard the Halt. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Havelock sat up surprised, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Havelock sat up surprised, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

The Death of Beowulf, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
The Death of Beowulf, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Aschere is Hrothgars most trusted warrior who is killed by the monster Grendels mother

The Daemon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them, 1910. Artist
The Daemon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them, 1910. Beowulf, hero of the Geats, faces the first of three battles

Robin Hood and the Black Monk, 1910. Artist: William Sewell
Robin Hood and the Black Monk, 1910. Frontispiece from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

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"Legendary Heroes and Fierce Battles: A Glimpse into the World of Ebbutt" Step back in time to 1910, where artists like John Henry Frederick Bacon, Gertrude E Demain Hammond, and William Sewell brought ancient tales to life through their captivating artwork. In Bacon's masterpiece "Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, " we witness the triumphant moment when Beowulf defeats the monstrous foe with his sheer strength. Meanwhile, Hammond's "Hereward and Sigtryg" transports us to a scene filled with tension as two warriors face each other in an epic clash. Not far away, William continues to showcase his remarkable archery skills in "William continued his wonderful archery. " His precision and accuracy leave spectators awestruck. The intensity heightens further as we encounter "The dragon sank towards him, opening its terrible jaws. " With bated breaths, we wonder if our hero will emerge victorious against this fearsome creature. Thorbion takes center stage in Bacon's work titled "Thorbion lifted the huge stone. " His Herculean feat astonishes onlookers who marvel at his incredible strength. Love also finds its place amidst these battles as depicted by Bacon's painting named "Olaf and Sigrid. " Their tender embrace amidst chaos reminds us that even heroes have hearts. In another unexpected twist, Havelock surprises us all by sitting up abruptly in Bacon's piece aptly named "Havelock sat up surprised. " What could have startled him? We can only imagine what awaits him next. Tragedy strikes in Bacon's poignant portrayal of "The Death of Beowulf, " where our valiant protagonist meets his ultimate fate. Yet not all is doom and gloom; there are moments of defiance too. Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth in yet another striking artwork by Bacon. This exchange showcases Beowulf's unwavering confidence and indomitable spirit.