Essayist Collection (page 2)

Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1882 (engraving)
1577398 Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1882 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) an American essayist

Dr Samuel Johnson
1577057 Dr Samuel Johnson; (add.info.: Full-Length Portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist

The late Mr. John Forster, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Mr. John Forster, 1876. British writer and journalist: He was editor of the "Examiner" during ten years

Portrait of the author Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910), 1902. Creator: Aronson, Naum Lvovich (1872-1943)
Portrait of the author Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910), 1902. Private Collection

Le général Léopold Hugo avec deux de ses frères et son fils Abel en uniforme de la... c.1825. Creator: Julie Hugo
Le general Leopold Hugo avec deux de ses freres et son fils Abel en uniforme de la Restauration, c.1825

Portrait of Lucien-Anatole Prévost-Paradol (1829-1870), journalist and diplomat, c1829-1870. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Lucien-Anatole Prevost-Paradol (1829-1870), journalist and diplomat, between 1829 and 1870

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

Lonely mushroom (small mushroom), 1892
5672216 Lonely mushroom (small mushroom), 1892 by Strindberg, August Johan (1849-1912); (add.info.: by Johan August Strindberg (1849-1912), Swedish playwright, novelist, poet

Sir W. Temple, (1628-1699), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir W. Temple, (1628-1699), 1830. Sir William Temple (1628-1699) English statesman and essayist educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge who as a diplomat

Emile Bergerat, French poet, playwright and essayist
Emile Bergerat (1845-1923), French poet, playwright and essayist. Date: 1869

August Strindberg
Portrait of Johan August Strindberg, he was a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter. A prolific writer who often drew directly on his personal experience. Date: 1912

Victor Hugo - On deathbed
Victor-Marie Hugo (18021885) - French poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, visual artist, statesman and exponent of the French Romantic movement. Date: 1885

Salman Rushdie, British-Indian novelist and essayist
Salman Rushdie (Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie, b 1947), British-Indian novelist and essayist. Date: circa 1980s

Muriel Spark, Scottish novelist
Muriel Spark (1918-2006), Scottish novelist, best known for her novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Date: circa 1960s

Fay Weldon, English author, essayist and playwright
Fay Weldon (b 1931), English author, essayist and playwright, whose work has a strong feminist element. Date: circa 1980s

Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist and journalist
Walter (Walt) Whitman (1819-1892), American poet, essayist and journalist. Seen here in later life, in a photograph which he has signed and dated. Date: 1872

Stephen Spender, English poet, novelist and essayist
Sir Stephen Harold Spender (1909-1995), English poet, novelist and essayist. Date: circa 1960s

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 - 1936), English author, journalist and essayist. Chesterton was the author of some 63 books by the time of his death including biographies of Robert Browning

Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) 1872-73 (oil on canvas)
GLS219808 Arrangement in Grey and Black, No.2: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) 1872-73 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 171.7x143.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum

Charles Peguy (1873-1914) on manoeuvres with the 76th Infantry Regiment, 1913 (b/w photo)
XIR233076 Charles Peguy (1873-1914) on manoeuvres with the 76th Infantry Regiment, 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Dr Samuel Johnson viewing the Gordon Riots, 1780
3784431 Dr Samuel Johnson viewing the Gordon Riots, 1780; (add.info.: Dr Samuel Johnson viewing some of the Gordon Riots, 1780: anti-Catholic reaction to 1778 Papists Act)

Charles Baudelaire
2911785 Charles Baudelaire by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) French poet who also produced notable work as an essayist, art critic

Henry T. Tuckerman, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Henry T. Tuckerman, between 1855 and 1865. [Writer, essayist and critic]

Portrait of the French Writer Paul Ambroise Valery (1871-1945) (ink on paper)
IND146628 Portrait of the French Writer Paul Ambroise Valery (1871-1945) (ink on paper) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Chateau de Versailles, France; Index Fototeca

Portrait of Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) (litho)
STC170807 Portrait of Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Mrs. Benson and her three sons, 1884 (b / w photo)
XJF365314 Mrs. Benson and her three sons, 1884 (b/w photo) by Elliott & Fry Photography Studio (1863-early 20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: l-r: Mrs)

Portrait of Max Beerbohm (1872-1956), 1898 (litho)
STC170377 Portrait of Max Beerbohm (1872-1956), 1898 (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal (photo)
3433048 Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugo Laurenz August Hofmann von Hofmannsthal (1874 - 1929)

Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1910 (photo)
3433056 Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1910 (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugo Laurenz August Hofmann von Hofmannsthal (1874 - 1929)

Portrait of E. M. Forster (1879-1970), 1923 (litho)
STC170801 Portrait of E.M. Forster (1879-1970), 1923 (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maurice Hewlett (1861-1923), and Charles Condor (1868-1909), 1898 (litho)
STC170382 Maurice Hewlett (1861-1923), and Charles Condor (1868-1909), 1898 (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Portrait of Dr. A. C. Benson, 1924 (oil on panel)
FIT282933 Portrait of Dr. A.C. Benson, 1924 (oil on panel) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 56.9x66.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Mr Belloc, illustration from The Winter Owl, published by Cecil Palmer, London, 1923 (colour litho)
ELB109807 Mr Belloc, illustration from The Winter Owl, published by Cecil Palmer, London, 1923 (colour litho) by Nicholson

Robert Louis Stevenson, Modeled 1887 / 88, cast 1888 / 1928. Creator: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Robert Louis Stevenson, Modeled 1887/88, cast 1888/1928

Herman Melville (litho)
KW468203 Herman Melville (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herman Melville (1819-91) American novelist, essayist and poet, author of Moby Dick; ); American

Leo Tolstoy. Yasnaya Polyana, 1891. Creator: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Leo Tolstoy. Yasnaya Polyana, 1891. Private Collection

3c American Authors Ralph Waldo Emerson die proof attached to plate proof, 14612. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes, the American Poet and Essayist (engraving)
1624517 Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes, the American Poet and Essayist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Maurice Maeterlinck, c. 1890s (b / w photo)
498372 Maurice Maeterlinck, c.1890s (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info)

Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle, French writer (chromolitho)
1093867 Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle, French writer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757), French writer

Charles Peguy (b / w photo)
939875 Charles Peguy (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Pierre Peguy (1873-1914) was a French poet, essayist

John Banim (engraving)
815924 John Banim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Banim (1798-1842). Irish novelist and painter of miniatures and portraits

Oliver Goldsmith, illustration from The Church of England
STC393428 Oliver Goldsmith, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Joseph Addison (oil on canvas)
3035879 Joseph Addison (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (studio of); 73.5x61.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 - 17 June 1719)

The Vale of Health
View of the Vale of Health, Hampstead, London. Those who wished to attract visitors or new residents invented and promoted the Vale of Health name, which was first recorded in 1801

Sir Richard Steele, pseud. Isaac Bickerstaff, (1672-1729) was an English essayist, dramatist, journalist, and politician, best known as principal author (with Joseph Addison)

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Essayists are the literary architects of our thoughts and emotions, crafting words that resonate with readers across time and space. From George Orwell, the pseudonym of Eric Blair, to Borges, Jorge Luis, these essayists have left an indelible mark on literature. George Orwell's powerful voice echoed over the BBC airwaves in 1943 as he fearlessly spoke truth to power during a tumultuous era in London. His novels and essays continue to challenge societal norms and inspire critical thinking. Borges, an Argentinian poet turned essayist, wove intricate webs of imagination through his writings. With each word carefully chosen, he transported readers into surreal worlds where reality blurred with fiction. Charles Baudelaire's poetic prowess extended beyond verses; this French poet seamlessly transitioned into the realm of essay writing. His profound insights delved deep into human nature and society's underbelly. Leo Tolstoy may be renowned for his epic Russian novels like "War and Peace, " but his essays also showcased his philosophical musings on life's complexities. Through introspection and observation, Tolstoy offered profound wisdom that transcends borders. William Cobbett was not only an English political journalist but also a skilled essayist whose lithograph from the 19th century captures his influential presence. His sharp pen dissected social issues with precision while advocating for justice. Oscar Wilde exuded wit both in plays like "The Importance of Being Earnest" and in his captivating essays. This Irish playwright sat confidently in a chair while challenging societal conventions with every stroke of his pen. Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki brought Zen Buddhism to Western audiences through his insightful essays. As a Japanese author living amidst cultural exchange in 1960s Japan, Suzuki bridged Eastern philosophy with Western thought beautifully. Aldous Leonard Huxley explored dystopian futures through novels like "Brave New World, " but he was equally adept at crafting thought-provoking essays.