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Hawthorne Collection

Nathaniel Hawthorne, a renowned American writer born in 1804, is captured beautifully in an oil painting by Charles Osgood from 1840

Background imageHawthorne Collection: NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804-1864). American writer. Oil painting by Charles Osgood, 1840

NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804-1864). American writer. Oil painting by Charles Osgood, 1840

Background imageHawthorne Collection: THE SCARLET LETTER

THE SCARLET LETTER
Hawthornes classic story of morality and hypocrisy in puritan New England

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Nath Hawthorne / Wayside

Nath Hawthorne / Wayside
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (originally Hathorne) American writers cottage, Wayside Date: 1804 - 1864

Background imageHawthorne Collection: The Old manse, Concord, Massachusetts, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, , 1804-1864, Homes & haunts

The Old manse, Concord, Massachusetts, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, , 1804-1864, Homes & haunts, Emerson, William, , 1769-1811, Homes & haunts, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, , 1803-1882, Homes & haunts, Dwellings

Background imageHawthorne Collection: The Old Manse, Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America, home of Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Old Manse, Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America, home of Nathaniel Hawthorne, born Nathaniel Hathorne
5614288 The Old Manse, Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America, home of Nathaniel Hawthorne, born Nathaniel Hathorne, 1804-1864; (add.info.: The Old Manse, Concord, Massachusetts)

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Oregon, Portland, Hawthorne Bridge

Oregon, Portland, Hawthorne Bridge
1451-200131-01

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Pink Flowers

Pink Flowers
A group portrait painting of two young women stood closely together, one of whom, wearing white, is smelling some pink flowers which she holds in her hand. Date: circa 1922

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-400A N33CP

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-400A N33CP
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-400A N33CP (msn 25286), of Hawthorne Advertising. Date: circa 1975

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Usa, Florida. Bald eagle sitting in trees around Lochloosa Lake Date: 23-03-2021

Usa, Florida. Bald eagle sitting in trees around Lochloosa Lake Date: 23-03-2021

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Usa, Florida. Cypress trees around Lochloosa Lake Date: 23-03-2021

Usa, Florida. Cypress trees around Lochloosa Lake Date: 23-03-2021

Background imageHawthorne Collection: USA, Colorado, Fort Collins. Male house finch in a Hawthorne tree. Date: 03-09-2021

USA, Colorado, Fort Collins. Male house finch in a Hawthorne tree. Date: 03-09-2021

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Usa, Florida. Grey heron at Lochloosa Lake

Usa, Florida. Grey heron at Lochloosa Lake

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Usa, Florida. Cypress trees around Lochloosa Lake

Usa, Florida. Cypress trees around Lochloosa Lake

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Usa, Florida. Bald eagle sitting in trees around Lochloosa Lake

Usa, Florida. Bald eagle sitting in trees around Lochloosa Lake

Background imageHawthorne Collection: United States, Florida, Birds around Lochloosa Lake

United States, Florida, Birds around Lochloosa Lake

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Nude, (oil on canvas)

Nude, (oil on canvas)
650370 Nude, (oil on canvas) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Oil on canvas

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Fish Mongers, (oil on canvas)

Fish Mongers, (oil on canvas)
822732 Fish Mongers, (oil on canvas) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 130.3x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish Mongers. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Oil on canvas

Background imageHawthorne Collection: American Authors, 'Mark Twain', Hawthorne, Cooper, Irving, Emerson, Thoreau (engraving)

American Authors, "Mark Twain", Hawthorne, Cooper, Irving, Emerson, Thoreau (engraving)
970876 American Authors, " Mark Twain", Hawthorne, Cooper, Irving, Emerson, Thoreau (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Authors)

Background imageHawthorne Collection: They were rough looking desperadoes

They were rough looking desperadoes
931023 They were rough looking desperadoes by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: One day, leaning his forehead on his hand

One day, leaning his forehead on his hand
931012 One day, leaning his forehead on his hand by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Children would creep nigh to behold her

Children would creep nigh to behold her
931003 Children would creep nigh to behold her by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: A crowd of eager and curious schoolboys

A crowd of eager and curious schoolboys
930999 A crowd of eager and curious schoolboys by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Front Cover

Front Cover
930994 Front Cover by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: It is our Hester

It is our Hester
931017 It is our Hester by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: A blazing spear... in the midnight sky

A blazing spear... in the midnight sky
931015 A blazing spear...in the midnight sky by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: The Room in which Hawthorne was Born (engraving)

The Room in which Hawthorne was Born (engraving)
664031 The Room in which Hawthorne was Born (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Room in which Hawthorne was Born)

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Girl with Pan (oil on canvas)

Girl with Pan (oil on canvas)
1767504 Girl with Pan (oil on canvas) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with Pan. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Oil on canvas

Background imageHawthorne Collection: First Mate, (oil on board)

First Mate, (oil on board)
822733 First Mate, (oil on board) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 122.5x122.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: First Mate. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Oil on board

Background imageHawthorne Collection: There dwelt, there trode, the feet of one

There dwelt, there trode, the feet of one
931002 There dwelt, there trode, the feet of one by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Surveyor Pugh and Hawthorne

Surveyor Pugh and Hawthorne
930997 Surveyor Pugh and Hawthorne by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Hester at the foot of the scaffold

Hester at the foot of the scaffold
931025 Hester at the foot of the scaffold by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: She saw the children disporting themselves

She saw the children disporting themselves
931006 She saw the children disporting themselves by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Hawthorne in the custom house

Hawthorne in the custom house
930996 Hawthorne in the custom house by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: The Dressing Table, (oil on canvas)

The Dressing Table, (oil on canvas)
650808 The Dressing Table, (oil on canvas) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 75x62.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dressing Table. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930)

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Waiting, (oil on board)

Waiting, (oil on board)
650545 Waiting, (oil on board) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 101x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Oil on board

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Good father Wilson was moving homeward

Good father Wilson was moving homeward
931014 Good father Wilson was moving homeward by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: A young maiden glancing at the scarlet letter

A young maiden glancing at the scarlet letter
931005 A young maiden glancing at the scarlet letter by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Hester seated herself on the bed

Hester seated herself on the bed
931001 Hester seated herself on the bed by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Girl with Red Rose, (oil on canvas laid on panel)

Girl with Red Rose, (oil on canvas laid on panel)
985331 Girl with Red Rose, (oil on canvas laid on panel) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 101.6x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with Red Rose)

Background imageHawthorne Collection: The Red Dress, (oil on board)

The Red Dress, (oil on board)
822818 The Red Dress, (oil on board) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 35.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Dress. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Oil on board

Background imageHawthorne Collection: 'So Reverend sir, you have made a visit in the forest'

"So Reverend sir, you have made a visit in the forest"
931022 " So Reverend sir, you have made a visit in the forest" by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter)

Background imageHawthorne Collection: 'What does this sad little brook say, Mother?'

"What does this sad little brook say, Mother?"
931020 " What does this sad little brook say, Mother?" by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British

Background imageHawthorne Collection: The old dame in the chimney corner

The old dame in the chimney corner
931019 The old dame in the chimney corner by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: A pious widow of good social rank

A pious widow of good social rank
931011 A pious widow of good social rank by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Usually a vast favourite with the children

Usually a vast favourite with the children
931008 Usually a vast favourite with the children by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Hester and her needle

Hester and her needle
931004 Hester and her needle by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: The young lady stood fuuly revealed

The young lady stood fuuly revealed
930995 The young lady stood fuuly revealed by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarlet Letter, published by Metheun & Co circa 1920); British, out of copyright

Background imageHawthorne Collection: Nude Before Mirror, (oil on panel)

Nude Before Mirror, (oil on panel)
822727 Nude Before Mirror, (oil on panel) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 101.5x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude Before Mirror. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930)




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Nathaniel Hawthorne, a renowned American writer born in 1804, is captured beautifully in an oil painting by Charles Osgood from 1840. Known for his masterpiece "The Scarlet Letter, " Hawthorne's literary contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of literature. His connection to his home, Wayside, and The Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, showcases the inspiration he drew from his surroundings. Amidst the enchanting scenery of Lochloosa Lake in Florida, we witness nature's wonders intertwined with Hawthorne's legacy. Pink flowers bloom vibrantly alongside majestic bald eagles perched on trees while cypress trees stand tall against the serene waters. Even as far as Colorado's Fort Collins, a male house finch finds solace amidst a beautiful Hawthorne tree. Delving into history reveals an album featuring 200 cartes de visite capturing moments frozen in sepia tones during the mid-1860s - perhaps even glimpses himself or those who were influenced by his works. Nature continues to embrace this literary giant as well; a grey heron gracefully graces Lochloosa Lake with its presence. Just like these natural marvels that thrive around us every day, Nathaniel Hawthorne's words continue to inspire and captivate readers across generations. In this captivating collage of images and references spanning time and space, we are reminded of Nathaniel Hawthorne's enduring impact on literature and how nature intertwines seamlessly with his legacy.