Edward Poynter Collection

The Ides of March, 1883. Creator: Edward John Poynter
The Ides of March, 1883. The persistent warnings given to Julius Caesar by the augurs as to the fatefulness of " The Ides of March" for him

Narcissus in a Blue and White Vase, 1864. Creator: Edward John Poynter
Narcissus in a Blue and White Vase, 1864

Minerva, 1886. Creator: Edward John Poynter
Minerva, 1886

Study of a Young Man's Head with Right Arm Outstretched, 1860. Creator: Edward John Poynter
Study of a Young Man's Head with Right Arm Outstretched, 1860

Study for Festival, c. 1875. Creator: Edward John Poynter
Study for Festival, c. 1875

Study for The Festival, 1871. Creator: Edward John Poynter
Study for The Festival, 1871

The Cave of the Storm Nymphs, 1903. Artist: Edward John Poynter
The Cave of the Storm Nymphs, 1903. From a private collection

The Vision of Endymion, 1902 (oil on canvas)
MAN62972 The Vision of Endymion, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 50.8x38.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Edward John Poynter); © Manchester Art Gallery

The Ides of March, 1883 (oil on canvas)
MAN62971 The Ides of March, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 153x112.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Edward John Poynter); © Manchester Art Gallery

Diana and Endymion, 1901 (oil on canvas)
5642830 Diana and Endymion, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 77.5x57.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded)
7246644 Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded) by English School, (19th century); 317.5x173.9x49.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded)
7247006 Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded) by English School, (19th century); 317.5x173.9x49.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded)
7246562 Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded) by English School, (19th century); 317.5x173.9x49.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded)
7250216 Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded) by English School, (19th century); 317.5x173.9x49.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded)
7249864 Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded) by English School, (19th century); 317.5x173.9x49.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded)
7249622 Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded) by English School, (19th century); 317.5x173.9x49.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Study of a Young Mans Head with Right Arm Outstretched, 1860 (black chalk and w / c on paper)
5861785 Study of a Young Mans Head with Right Arm Outstretched, 1860 (black chalk and w/c on paper) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 19.6x23.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Golden Age, 1875 (oil on canvas)
5861983 The Golden Age, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 137.2--53.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Sir John Edward Poynter (1836-1919))

The Festival, 1875 (oil on canvas)
5861988 The Festival, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 137.2--53.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Sir John Edward Poynter (1836-1919))

The Prodigals Return, 1869 (oil on canvas)
7063470 The Prodigals Return, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 120x91.5 cm; Private Collection

The Golden Age, 1875. Creator: Edward John Poynter
The Golden Age, 1875

The Festival, 1875. Creator: Edward John Poynter
The Festival, 1875

Whistler drawing Poynter; back view of a man seated at a table near a lighted lamp, 1860

A Hot-House Flower, 1909 (watercolour, bodycolour, gum arabic, heightened with gold)
1765048 A Hot-House Flower, 1909 (watercolour, bodycolour, gum arabic, heightened with gold) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 61x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hot-House Flower)

Cressida, (oil on canvas)
658237 Cressida, (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 71.5x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cressida emerging from a tent)

Summer, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14761 Summer, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

September, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14756 September, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Autumn, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14762 Autumn, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

August, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14755 August, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

January, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14748 January, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

The Last-Elected Associates of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1103969 The Last-Elected Associates of the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last-Elected Associates of the Royal Academy)

June, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14753 June, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

May, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile)
BAL14752 May, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

February, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14749 February, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

October, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14757 October, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Reading, 1871
658395 Reading, 1871 () by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 20x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading. Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919). Oil on panel. Dated 1871

At Low Tide, (oil on canvas)
989659 At Low Tide, (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 81.3x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Low Tide. Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919). Oil on canvas

December, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14759 December, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

November, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14758 November, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

March, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen
BAL14750 March, from a series of tile panels for the Dutch Kitchen, 1867-8 (glazed earthenware tile) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Mr E J Poynter, RA, the New President of the Royal Academy (b / w photo)
1051138 Mr E J Poynter, RA, the New President of the Royal Academy (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr E J Poynter, RA)

Nausicaa and her Maidens playing at Ball, 1875 (oil on canvas)
828434 Nausicaa and her Maidens playing at Ball, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 17.9x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nausicaa and her Maidens playing at Ball)

Sir E. J. Poynter, P. R. A. 1877. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Sir E.J. Poynter, P.R.A. 1877

Sir Edward John Poynter, 1877. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Sir Edward John Poynter, 1877

The Bells of Saint Mark s, Venice, 1903. Creator: Edward John Poynter
The Bells of Saint Mark s, Venice, 1903

Portrait of Sir Edward John Poynter, 1877. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Portrait of Sir Edward John Poynter, 1877

Edward John Poynter, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
Edward John Poynter, 1860s

January, decorative wall tiles, c1860s, (1881). Creator: J M Benson
January, decorative wall tiles, c1860s, (1881). Detail of interior decoration in the Grill Room (now the Poynter Room) of the South Kensington Museum

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Edward Poynter: A Master of Mythology and Elegance Step into the world of Edward John Poynter, a renowned British artist whose works continue to captivate audiences even today. Born on March 20, 1836, in Paris, France, Poynter's artistic journey was nothing short of extraordinary. One of his most iconic pieces is "The Ides of March, " painted in 1883. This masterpiece depicts the dramatic scene from Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar where Brutus stabs Caesar on that fateful day. With meticulous brushstrokes and vivid colors, Poynter brings this historical moment to life. In "The Vision of Endymion" (1902), another oil-on-canvas gem by Poynter, we are transported to the realm of Greek mythology. The painting portrays Endymion as he dreams about Diana while being surrounded by ethereal beauty. The artist's attention to detail and ability to capture emotions make this piece truly enchanting. "Diana and Endymion" (1901) further showcases Poynter's fascination with mythology. In this oil-on-canvas composition, he skillfully captures the goddess Diana gazing lovingly at her beloved Endymion as they embrace under a moonlit sky. The delicate interplay between light and shadow adds an air of mystery and romance. Beyond his mastery in painting, Poynter also showcased his talent for craftsmanship through his creation called the "Great bookcase. " Crafted between 1859-62 using pine wood intricately carved, painted, and gilded; these stunning bookcases became symbols of elegance during their time. Pencil meets paper in "Study of a Young Man's Head with Right Arm Outstretched" (1860). Here we witness Poynter exploring different mediums with black chalk and watercolor on paper. This study reveals his keen eye for capturing human anatomy and the expressive power of a single gesture.