Man Of Letters Collection (#6)

ALFRED VICTOR de VIGNY (1797-1863). French man of letters. Line and stipple engraving, French, 19th century

THOMAS CARLYLE (1795-1881). Scottish man of letters. Original cabinet photograph

GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (1856-1950). Irish man of letters. AUtograph signature

VICTOR HUGO: MANUSCRIPT. Manuscript page from La Legende de Siecles, by French writer, Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

JOSEPH ADDISON (1672-1719). English statesman and man-of-letters. Wood engraving after Sir Godfrey Kneller

WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS (1837-1920). American man of letters. Steel engraving, 1877

THOMAS CARLYLE (1795-1881). Scottish man of letters. Wood engraving, 1881

AUGUST von SCHLEGEL (1767-1845). German man of letters. Engraving by G. Zumpe, the earliest known portrait of Schlegel

MIKHAIL LOMONOSOV (1711-1765). Mikhail Vasileyvich Lomonosov. Russian scientist and man of letters. Steel engraving, 19th century, after a contemporary Russian copper engraving

ROBERT SOUTHEY (1774-1843). English poet and man of letters. Stipple engraving, English, 1814

ANDREW LANG (1844-1912). Scottish man of letters. Wood engraving, 1893

JOSPEH ADDISON (1672-1719). English essayist, poet, and statesman. Line engraving, English, 1819, after Sir Godfrey Kneller

JOHANN GOETHE (1749-1832). Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. German poet and man of letters. Wood engraving, 19th century

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1808-1894). American man of letters. Colored engraving, 1867

SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784). English man of letters. Line engraving, 1835, by Edward Finden

RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882). American philosopher and man of letters. Wood engraving by Timothy Cole (1852-1931)

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"Man of Letters: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of intellectual giants, where words became weapons and ideas shaped nations. From the timeless wisdom of Marcus Tullius Cicero to the rebellious spirit of Voltaire, these men were more than mere writers - they were true "Men of Letters. " Gaze upon the majestic bust of Cicero, crafted from marble and stone, a symbol of eloquence that transcends centuries. His words still resonate today, reminding us that knowledge is power. In Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculpture, we see Voltaire in all his glory. This French man of letters dared to challenge authority with his biting wit and sharp intellect. He assumed an alias but left an indelible mark on literature. Victor Hugo's carte-de-visite photograph captures the essence of this renowned French writer. With pen in hand and determination in his eyes, he fought for social justice through his powerful novels like Les Misérables. James Boswell's pencil sketch takes us back to a bygone era when literary salons buzzed with intellectual discourse. As a biographer and diarist, Boswell immortalized Dr Johnson's life while shedding light on their friendship. George Bernard Shaw stands tall as an Irish man of letters who fearlessly tackled societal norms through plays like Pygmalion. His witty dialogue challenged conventions while entertaining audiences worldwide. Ralph Waldo Emerson emerges from Samuel Rowse's wood engraving as an American philosopher whose transcendentalist ideas inspired generations. He believed in self-reliance and individualism during times marked by conformity. Charles Green's artwork transports us to Fleet Street where Dr Johnson and Boswell strolled together amidst lively conversations at coffeehouses - a testament to their enduring bond as men united by letters. Ignatius Sancho’s engraved portrait showcases a remarkable figure who rose above adversity as both composer and writer during England’s 18th-century.