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Illustrating Collection (#18)

"Journey through the unknown: A map of Africa illustrating the travels of explorers, unveiling tales of adventure and discovery

Background imageIllustrating Collection: The Trojan Horse (litho)

The Trojan Horse (litho)
7149454 The Trojan Horse (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trojan Horse. Illustration from Vergils Aeneis (Virgils Aeneid) (Berthold Sutter, Munich)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: The sack of Troy (litho)

The sack of Troy (litho)
7149453 The sack of Troy (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sack of Troy. Illustration from Vergils Aeneis (Virgils Aeneid) (Berthold Sutter, Munich)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: The Morals Commission (litho)

The Morals Commission (litho)
7149292 The Morals Commission (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morals Commission)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Devil sniffing smoke from a factory chimney (litho)

Devil sniffing smoke from a factory chimney (litho)
7149273 Devil sniffing smoke from a factory chimney (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devil sniffing smoke from a factory chimney)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Crocodiles listening to a guitarist (litho)

Crocodiles listening to a guitarist (litho)
7149272 Crocodiles listening to a guitarist (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crocodiles listening to a guitarist)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Conversation between a woman and a pastor (litho)

Conversation between a woman and a pastor (litho)
7149271 Conversation between a woman and a pastor (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversation between a woman and a pastor)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Head of an Antelope, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)

Head of an Antelope, 1832-34 (w / c on paper)
5054766 Head of an Antelope, 1832-34 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)

Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w / c on paper)
5054761 Journal of Prince Maximilian of Wied, 1832-34 (ink and w/c on paper) by German School, (19th century); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Hound drawing Cover (engraving)

Hound drawing Cover (engraving)
7177975 Hound drawing Cover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hound drawing Cover)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Lohan, hanging scroll (ink and colour on paper)

Lohan, hanging scroll (ink and colour on paper)
6431739 Lohan, hanging scroll (ink and colour on paper) by Yin, Tang (1470-1523); 128x60 cm; Private Collection

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Secretaire and Bookcase (coloured engraving)

Secretaire and Bookcase (coloured engraving)
7159223 Secretaire and Bookcase (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Secretaire and Bookcase)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: German Carved Oak Buffet, 17th Century (coloured engraving)

German Carved Oak Buffet, 17th Century (coloured engraving)
7159183 German Carved Oak Buffet, 17th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Carved Oak Buffet, 17th Century)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Toulouse, Cathedral of St Etienne (colour litho)

Toulouse, Cathedral of St Etienne (colour litho)
7159755 Toulouse, Cathedral of St Etienne (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toulouse, Cathedral of St Etienne)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Florence, the Duomo from the Ponte Vecchio (colour litho)

Florence, the Duomo from the Ponte Vecchio (colour litho)
7159736 Florence, the Duomo from the Ponte Vecchio (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florence, the Duomo from the Ponte Vecchio)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Naked Woman Wiping Left Foot (pencil, wash and pen and sepia ink on paper)

Naked Woman Wiping Left Foot (pencil, wash and pen and sepia ink on paper)
6448762 Naked Woman Wiping Left Foot (pencil, wash and pen and sepia ink on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 18.4x14 cm; Private Collection

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Mada Primavesi, c. 1925 (pencil on simli japan paper)

Mada Primavesi, c. 1925 (pencil on simli japan paper)
6436331 Mada Primavesi, c.1925 (pencil on simli japan paper) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 55.2x36.8 cm; Private Collection

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Drawing a Slip of Paper from beneath a Coin (engraving)

Drawing a Slip of Paper from beneath a Coin (engraving)
7163176 Drawing a Slip of Paper from beneath a Coin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing a Slip of Paper from beneath a Coin)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Washingtons Head Quarters near Newburgh (engraving)

Washingtons Head Quarters near Newburgh (engraving)
7165203 Washingtons Head Quarters near Newburgh (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washingtons Head Quarters near Newburgh)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Studies of Horses Leg, 1485-95 (black chalk on paper)

Studies of Horses Leg, 1485-95 (black chalk on paper)
FIA5399500 Studies of Horses Leg, 1485-95 (black chalk on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 21, 3x14, 5 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Patineurs sur glace. Peinture Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1896. Encre sur papier

Patineurs sur glace. Peinture Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1896. Encre sur papier. Collection privee
FIA5327528 Patineurs sur glace. Peinture Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1896. Encre sur papier. Collection privee. by Vallotton

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Portrait de Emile Zola (1840-1902), ecrivain francais. Gravure de Felix Edouard Vallotton

Portrait de Emile Zola (1840-1902), ecrivain francais. Gravure de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1896
FIA5327524 Portrait de Emile Zola (1840-1902), ecrivain francais. Gravure de Felix Edouard Vallotton (1865-1925), 1896. Collection privee

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Portrait de Fedor Mikhailovitch Dostoievski (Dostoevsky, Dostoyevsky, Dostoievsky, Dostoevski)

Portrait de Fedor Mikhailovitch Dostoievski (Dostoevsky, Dostoyevsky, Dostoievsky, Dostoevski, Fyodor Dostoevsky)
FIA5327505 Portrait de Fedor Mikhailovitch Dostoievski (Dostoevsky, Dostoyevsky, Dostoievsky, Dostoevski, Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1821-1881), ecrivain russe

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Portrait of Anna Plochl, 1832 (watercolour on paper)

Portrait of Anna Plochl, 1832 (watercolour on paper)
FIA5635286 Portrait of Anna Plochl, 1832 (watercolour on paper) by Kriehuber, Josef Nikolaus (1800-76); Steiermarkisches Landesmuseum Joanneum

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Miniature illustrating the Judgement of the Mothers, the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Miniature illustrating the Judgement of the Mothers, the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
985948 Miniature illustrating the Judgement of the Mothers, the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Solomon Teaching, and the Disputation of the Doctors

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Title page illustrating a garden scene with figures, 1529

Title page illustrating a garden scene with figures, 1529
985884 Title page illustrating a garden scene with figures, 1529 (woodcut printed with red and black inks) by English School

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Map illustrating Caesars invasion of Britain (engraving)

Map illustrating Caesars invasion of Britain (engraving)
3635400 Map illustrating Caesars invasion of Britain (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map illustrating Caesars invasion of Britain)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Illustrating the Story of 'The Vintage'by E F Benson (litho)

Illustrating the Story of "The Vintage"by E F Benson (litho)
1042491 Illustrating the Story of " The Vintage" by E F Benson (litho) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: The Advance on Omdurman (litho)

The Advance on Omdurman (litho)
1063724 The Advance on Omdurman (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance on Omdurman)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Illustrating the new Story by H Rider Haggard, entitled 'Montezumas Daughter'(engraving)

Illustrating the new Story by H Rider Haggard, entitled "Montezumas Daughter"(engraving)
1062736 Illustrating the new Story by H Rider Haggard, entitled " Montezumas Daughter" (engraving) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Illustrating 'The Interloper'(engraving)

Illustrating "The Interloper"(engraving)
1064160 Illustrating " The Interloper" (engraving) by Greiffenhagen, Maurice (1862-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrating " The Interloper")

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Mr Ws Woodins Extraordinary Transformations illustrating his 'Great Spring Song'(engraving)

Mr Ws Woodins Extraordinary Transformations illustrating his "Great Spring Song"(engraving)
2773361 Mr Ws Woodins Extraordinary Transformations illustrating his " Great Spring Song" (engraving) by Hind, Robert Neal (1817-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIllustrating Collection: German Art Illustration - Athletics

German Art Illustration - Athletics
German postcard from a series illustrating sporting themes. Unknown artist Date: circa 1900

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Two Autumn fashions from the London couture house of Itylus

Two Autumn fashions from the London couture house of Itylus, 1927 illustrating invidualism vindicated by decorative distinction and harmony of line and colour with an evening frock

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Advert for skiing and skating outfits from Leathercraft

Advert for skiing and skating outfits from Leathercraft, London, 1927 illustrating the Olmpic winter sports costume in suede or leather and the Maloja - a skating costume of suede or leather Date

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Advert for Selfridges illustrating a gown and coat, London

Advert for Selfridges illustrating a gown and coat, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Advert for the London couturier Maison Ross, 1925

Advert for the London couturier Maison Ross, 1925 illustrating a tweed coat Date: 1925

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Advert for Selfridges illustrating an elegant

Advert for Selfridges illustrating an elegant frock for the smaller woman, 1925 - the model is of embroidered gold tissue with scarf and hem edged in fur Date: 1925

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Advert for Bobby and Co Ltd, 1926

Advert for Bobby and Co Ltd, 1926
Advert for Bobby & Co Ltd, 1926 illustrating a dinner gown of black Georgette Date: 1926

Background imageIllustrating Collection: The latest arrivals at Deauville illustrating

The latest arrivals at Deauville illustrating three motoring outfits, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Advert for Selfridges illustrating fine lingerie, London

Advert for Selfridges illustrating fine lingerie, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Three new dress designs illustrating new fabrics, Paris

Three new dress designs illustrating new fabrics, Paris, 1926. Top left from Drecoll and top right and bottom from Alice Bernard Date: 1926

Background imageIllustrating Collection: A feature on Captivating Cars, 1926

A feature on Captivating Cars, 1926 illustrating a smart saloon from Vauxhall, a smart Rover and a Buick Majestic Date: 1926

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Three dresses from Lanvin illustrating the widening

Three dresses from Lanvin illustrating the widening of the skirt, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Three gowns from the Parisian couturier Bernard

Three gowns from the Parisian couturier Bernard et Cie, Paris, 1926 illustrating the use of the flare Date: 1926

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, Views illustrating the Passage of HMS

Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, Views illustrating the Passage of HMS "Styx
1612384 Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America, Views illustrating the Passage of HMS " Styx, " having His Royal Highness on Board, from Handsport to St John

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Woman illuminating the Book of the Prudent and Imprudent by Catherine d

Woman illuminating the Book of the Prudent and Imprudent by Catherine d
LSE930588 Woman illuminating the Book of the Prudent and Imprudent by Catherine d Amboise, 1509 (vellum) by French School

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Woman illuminating the Book of the Prudent and Imprudent by Catherine d

Woman illuminating the Book of the Prudent and Imprudent by Catherine d
LSE930590 Woman illuminating the Book of the Prudent and Imprudent by Catherine d Amboise, 1509 (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Background imageIllustrating Collection: Title page, illustrating herbal distilleries with figures in a landscape, 1500 (woodcut)

Title page, illustrating herbal distilleries with figures in a landscape, 1500 (woodcut)
985883 Title page, illustrating herbal distilleries with figures in a landscape, 1500 (woodcut) by Brunschwig, Hieronymus (1450-c.1512); 31x21.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page)




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"Journey through the unknown: A map of Africa illustrating the travels of explorers, unveiling tales of adventure and discovery. " "A glimpse into history: The Motor cars' wonderful ad from 1903 showcases reliability that stood the test of time until 1930. " "Unveiling ancient mysteries: Book of the Dead / 28 reveals secrets from a bygone era, offering a window into ancient Egyptian beliefs and rituals. " "Intriguingly ethereal: Ghost plant, also known as ghost pipe or Indian pipe, captivates with its otherworldly beauty and mysterious nature. " "A chilling spectacle on ice: Witness an extraordinary dance between a crocodile and a naked woman in this lithograph that defies expectations. " "Exploring divine realms: Dante's Map of Paradise takes us on an enchanting journey through heavenly landscapes described in his epic poem 'The Divine Comedy. '" "Glimpses under crystal skies: The Crystal Palace Roof stands tall as an architectural marvel, showcasing innovation and grandeur in Victorian England. " "Safeguarding what matters most: An insurance advertisement from 1912 reminds us to protect our loved ones and possessions against unforeseen circumstances. " "Wisdom passed down through generations: This popular proverb serves as a timeless reminder to embrace life's challenges with resilience and determination. " "Festive cheer fills the air. Immerse yourself in this heartwarming Christmas scene that captures the joyous spirit of celebration and togetherness. " "The ever-evolving world of fashion: London Fashion notes from October 1922 offer glimpses into trends that shaped style during the roaring twenties.