John Ruskin Collection

John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Creator: John Everett Millais
John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Portrait of English artist, critic and author John Ruskin (1819-1900), by his friend John Everett Millais

The Valley of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, ca. 1866. Creator: John Ruskin
The Valley of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, ca. 1866

John Ruskin, Art Criticism (engraving)
3099793 John Ruskin, Art Criticism (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin, Art Criticism)

John Ruskin, Tree Study, British, 8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900, pen and black ink with blue-gray and gray washes over graphite on wove paper

"The Fall of the Reichenbach"...Farnley Hall Collection of drawings by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., 1865. Creator: W
"The Fall of the Reichenbach", from the Farnley Hall Collection of drawings by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., 1865. Engraving of a photograph of a drawing

"A Snowstorm on Mont Cenis"...Farnley Hall Collection of drawings by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., 1865. Creator: W
"A Snowstorm on Mont Cenis", from the Farnley Hall Collection of drawings by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., 1865. Engraving of a photograph of a drawing, dated 1820

John Ruskin
3585546 John Ruskin; (add.info.: John Ruskin (8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist

caricature of John Ruskin, 19th century (engraving)
3585539 caricature of John Ruskin, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: John Ruskin (8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era

portrait of John Ruskin (engraving)
3585545 portrait of John Ruskin (engraving); (add.info.: John Ruskin (8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron

caricature of John Ruskin, 19th century (engraving)
3585540 caricature of John Ruskin, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: John Ruskin (8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era

John Ruskin
3585547 John Ruskin; (add.info.: John Ruskin (8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist

The Garden of San Miniato near Florence, 1845. Creator: John Ruskin
The Garden of San Miniato near Florence, 1845

Tower of the Cathedral at Sens, c. 1845. Creator: John Ruskin
Tower of the Cathedral at Sens, c. 1845

Mr John Ruskin, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Mr John Ruskin, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Mountain Landscape, 1834/73. Creator: John Ruskin
Mountain Landscape, 1834/73. Attributed to John Ruskin

Mont Saleve, c.1840. Creator: John Ruskin
Mont Saleve, c.1840

John Ruskin copying Giotto's pictures (litho)
3099579 John Ruskin copying Giotto's pictures (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin copying Giotto's pictures.); © Look and Learn

Torrent in Tyrol, n. d. Creator: John Ruskin
Torrent in Tyrol, n.d

First of the Month's Sculptures, St Mark's, Venice, 1840 (pencil & w/c on card)
7417486 First of the Month's Sculptures, St Mark's, Venice, 1840 (pencil & w/c on card) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); 22.2 x15.4 cm; Gallery Oldham

Riva degli Schiavoni, the Ducal Palace and the Campanile of St. Marks, c. 1819-1900 (graphite & w/c on paper)
7400191 Riva degli Schiavoni, the Ducal Palace and the Campanile of St. Marks, c.1819-1900 (graphite & w/c on paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); 24.8x37 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Study of a Panel on the Font of the Baptistery, Pisa, 1872 (watercolour and bodycolour over graphite on paper)
7394141 Study of a Panel on the Font of the Baptistery, Pisa, 1872 (watercolour and bodycolour over graphite on paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); 51.5x30.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Pencil Outline of a Part of the Fresco of The Friends of Job in the Camposanto, Pisa, attributed to Taddeo Gaddi
7394140 Pencil Outline of a Part of the Fresco of The Friends of Job in the Camposanto, Pisa, attributed to Taddeo Gaddi, 1845 (graphite on paper) by Ruskin

John Ruskin in Venice (colour litho)
3091448 John Ruskin in Venice (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin in Venice)

The Lake of Zug, 1888 Creators: John Ruskin, Thomas Goff Lupton
The Lake of Zug, 1888

John Ruskin, English writer, art critic, artist and social thinker (woodcut)
6029868 John Ruskin, English writer, art critic, artist and social thinker (woodcut) by Bryden, Robert (1865-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin (1819-1900), English writer

Bridge at Croyland, c. 1860-69. Creator: John Ruskin
Bridge at Croyland, c. 1860-69

Street in Bologna, 1845. Creator: John Ruskin
Street in Bologna, 1845

Spanish Chestnut, n. d. Creator: John Ruskin
Spanish Chestnut, n.d

Shrubs and Trees in Rocky Landscape, c. 1845. Creator: John Ruskin
Shrubs and Trees in Rocky Landscape, c. 1845

Greta, 1876. Creator: John Ruskin
Greta, 1876

Peacock Feather, 1877. Creator: John Ruskin
Peacock Feather, 1877

Merganser, February 29, 1890. Creator: John Ruskin
Merganser, February 29, 1890

The South West Portico of St, (pencil and brown wash heightened with white
652043 The South West Portico of St, (pencil and brown wash heightened with white, on an etched base) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); 43.2x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

portrait of John Ruskin, 1879 (painting)
3523515 portrait of John Ruskin, 1879 (painting) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

Corpus Christi, Turners New Building (c 1710) where John Ruskin had rooms (engraving)
3641960 Corpus Christi, Turners New Building (c 1710) where John Ruskin had rooms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corpus Christi)

English art critic John Ruskins rooms at Corpus Christi College, Oxford (litho)
5996612 English art critic John Ruskins rooms at Corpus Christi College, Oxford (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Ruskin (engraving)
1058660 John Ruskin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin. Illustration for The Graphic)

Preliminary Sketch for the Portrait of John Ruskin (graphite on blue paper)
1217800 Preliminary Sketch for the Portrait of John Ruskin (graphite on blue paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 19.7x12.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

John Ruskin, John Stuart Mill, Thomas Carlyle, James Anthony Froude, Hugh Miller (engraving)
960798 John Ruskin, John Stuart Mill, Thomas Carlyle, James Anthony Froude, Hugh Miller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin, John Stuart Mill)

John Ruskin (1819-1900), English writer, art critic, artist and social thinker (b / w photo)
817700 John Ruskin (1819-1900), English writer, art critic, artist and social thinker (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin (1819-1900)

John Ruskin, at Brantwood (b / w photo)
2804554 John Ruskin, at Brantwood (b/w photo) by Green, T.A. & J. (fl.1880s); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin, at Brantwood. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Brantwood, Coniston (colour photo)
3094946 Brantwood, Coniston (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brantwood, Coniston. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

John Ruskin, English writer, art critic, artist and social thinker (engraving)
6014915 John Ruskin, English writer, art critic, artist and social thinker (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin (1819-1900), English writer

John Ruskin, 1882 (albumen print)
696651 John Ruskin, 1882 (albumen print) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin (1819-1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era

John Ruskin
LLM455446 John Ruskin by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin. Illustration from The Modern Portrait Gallery (Cassell, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Mr Ruskins House, Brantwood (engraving)
3628709 Mr Ruskins House, Brantwood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Ruskins House, Brantwood)

John Ruskin and Henry Holman Hunt in the garden of Coniston in the Lake District (b / w photo)
3627011 John Ruskin and Henry Holman Hunt in the garden of Coniston in the Lake District (b/w photo) by English Photographer

John Ruskin (chromolitho)
3098166 John Ruskin (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin. Cigar label, probably early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

John Ruskin, a prominent figure in the art world during the mid-19th century, was an English writer, art critic, artist, and social thinker. Born on February 8th, 1819 and passing away on January 20th, 1900, his impact on the artistic community is still felt today. One of his notable works from this period is "The Valley of Lauterbrunnen, " a stunning depiction of Switzerland's natural beauty. Created around 1866 by Ruskin himself, this piece showcases his exceptional talent as both an artist and observer of nature. Ruskin's passion for art criticism is evident in engravings such as "John Ruskin Art Criticism. " Through these pieces, he shared his insights and opinions on various artworks with the public. His critical eye helped shape the understanding and appreciation of art during that time. In addition to being an influential critic and artist himself, Ruskin also dabbled in other mediums. His "Tree Study" demonstrates his skillful use of pen and black ink to capture intricate details found within nature. This particular work highlights Ruskin's ability to bring life to even the simplest subjects. Another remarkable creation by Ruskin is "First of the Month's Sculptures. " This pencil sketch depicts St Mark's Basilica in Venice with delicate watercolor accents. The attention to detail showcased here exemplifies his dedication to capturing architectural marvels through different artistic techniques. Ruskin's travels inspired many of his works; one example being "Riva degli Schiavoni. " With graphite sketches combined with watercolors on paper created between 1819-1900; it beautifully portrays Venetian landmarks like the Ducal Palace and Campanile di San Marco. His exploration extended beyond Italy as seen in pieces like "Torrent in Tyrol. " This artwork captures a powerful scene from Tyrolean landscapes using Ruskins' unique artistic style, showcasing his ability to convey the raw beauty of nature.