Great Expectations Collection

GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of Charles Dickens Great Expectations

Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (engraving)
5220415 Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (engraving) by Fraser, Francis Arthur (1846-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We found the aged heating the poker)

Miss Havisham, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho)
ELB109868 Miss Havisham, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks; English

Valentines Day, Great Expectations (engraving)
1623832 Valentines Day, Great Expectations (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day, Great Expectations)

Great Expectations - This Is Very Liberal On Your Part Pip, 1862 (engraving)
2563240 Great Expectations - This Is Very Liberal On Your Part Pip, 1862 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 11x14 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Published by Gardner A)

Great Expectations - Timely Rescue of Pip, 1862 (engraving)
2563239 Great Expectations - Timely Rescue of Pip, 1862 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 15x10 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Published by Gardner A)

Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (engraving)
5220425 Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (engraving) by Fraser, Francis Arthur (1846-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Why should I look at him)

Great Expectations, Estella arrives in Cheapside by coach from Rochester (colour litho)
668046 Great Expectations, Estella arrives in Cheapside by coach from Rochester (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pip and the Convict (chromolitho)
3621778 Pip and the Convict (chromolitho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pip and the Convict. Great Expectations)

Great Expectations - Mr. Jaggers At The Three Jolly Bargemen, c. 1862 (engraving)
2563244 Great Expectations - Mr. Jaggers At The Three Jolly Bargemen, c.1862 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 11x14 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Published by Gardner A)

Great Expectations: Mrs Gargery (engraving)
2563209 Great Expectations: Mrs Gargery (engraving) by Darley, F.O.C. & McRae, C. John (19th century); 19.5x12.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Caption reads: Where have you been)

Great Expectations - Uncle Pumblechook Under The Influence of Tar, c. 1862 (engraving)
2563245 Great Expectations - Uncle Pumblechook Under The Influence of Tar, c.1862 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 11x14 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Illustration for Great Expectations (engraving)
2802996 Illustration for Great Expectations (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (T B Peterson)

Illustration for Great Expectations (engraving)
2802995 Illustration for Great Expectations (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (T B Peterson)

Great Expectations, Pip entertains Estella to tea at the Cross Keys in Wood Street, Cheapside (colour litho)
668047 Great Expectations, Pip entertains Estella to tea at the Cross Keys in Wood Street, Cheapside (colour litho) by Brock

Great Expectations, Pip encounters the convict in the churchyard (colour litho)
668045 Great Expectations, Pip encounters the convict in the churchyard (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Young Man who is the Hope and Pride of the Badinguet Family
CHT167959 The Young Man who is the Hope and Pride of the Badinguet Family, from Les Bons Bourgeois, c.1835-40 (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Women gathering outside a theatre to see a production of An Ideal Husband (colour litho)
6000026 Women gathering outside a theatre to see a production of An Ideal Husband (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Great Expectations, "from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists (engraving)
1590285 " Great Expectations, " from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists (engraving) by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pip, How are you Pip?, illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, 1861 (engraving)
1080202 Pip, How are you Pip?, illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, 1861 (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (engraving)
5220404 Illustration for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (engraving) by Fraser, Francis Arthur (1846-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Great Expectations (engraving)
3099595 Illustration for Great Expectations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Great Expectations)

The Autumn Manoeuvres, "Great Expectations", a Sketch in Blandford Camp (engraving)
1058041 The Autumn Manoeuvres, " Great Expectations", a Sketch in Blandford Camp (engraving) by Bromley, William III (c.1815-c.1888) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Expectations (engraving)
1107397 Great Expectations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Expectations)

The Escaped Convict. From Great Expectations (Dickens), c1830-1870, (1923). Artist: James Mahoney
The Escaped Convict. From Great Expectations (Dickens), c1830-1870, (1923). Great Expectations is the thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens

Scene from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, (London c1870). Artist: Charles Green
Scene from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, (London c1870). Joe Gargery, the gentle giant, is provoked into violence in his smithy

GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Pips first meeting with the convict, Abel Magwitch. Wood engraving from a 19th century American edition of Charles Dickenss Great Expectations

GREAT EXPECTATIONS. I entreated her to rise. Pip (Philip Pirip) attempts to comfort Miss Havisham in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Wood engraving, 19th century

GREAT EXPECTATIONS. I entreated her to rise. Pip (Philip Pirip) attempts to comfort Miss Havisham in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Wood engraving, 19th century

Charles Dickens, British author
Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870), British author. Dickens is famous as the author of novels such as Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850) and Great Expectations (1861)

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"Great Expectations: A Journey through Dickens' Masterpiece" Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations, " as depicted in these captivating illustrations. From the wood engravings of a 19th-century American edition to the vivid lithographs, each image brings to life the characters and moments that have captured readers for generations. Meet Miss Havisham, a haunting figure frozen in time, her decaying wedding dress serving as a symbol of lost love and shattered dreams. Witness Pip's transformation from an innocent young boy to a man driven by ambition and haunted by his past. Experience the thrill of Valentine's Day, where hopes soar high amidst romantic encounters. In this tale of social class, redemption, and unfulfilled desires, every illustration reflects the essence of "Great Expectations. " Follow Pip's journey from humble beginnings to unexpected fortune as he navigates through London's bustling streets and encounters memorable characters like Estella, whose arrival in Cheapside leaves an indelible mark on his heart. Amidst all trials and tribulations lies hope - illustrated beautifully when Pip is rescued just in time from danger or when Mr. Jaggers makes his appearance at The Three Jolly Bargemen with secrets waiting to be unveiled. And let us not forget Mrs. Gargery - a forceful presence who adds both warmth and complexity to this literary masterpiece. As you delve into these images inspired by "Great Expectations, " allow your imagination to wander alongside Pip's own journey towards self-discovery. Let yourself be transported back in time while exploring themes that remain relevant even today – love, ambition, betrayal – reminding us why Dickens' works continue to captivate readers across centuries. So step into this world filled with great expectations; let these illustrations guide you through its twists and turns until you reach its satisfying conclusion – one that will leave an everlasting impression on your heart and mind alike.