Nathaniel Hawthorne Collection

House of the Seven Gables, 1668, made famous in Nathaniel Hawthornes novel of the same name, Salem, Massachusetts, USA

Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles (colour litho)
5223689 Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles)

Opening of Pandoras box, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho)
5996258 Opening of Pandoras box, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Pandoras box)

Birthplace of Nathaniel Hawthorne, now moved next to the House of the Seven Gables, Salem, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne
672819 Portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne; (add.info.: Nathaniel Hawthorne (born Nathaniel Hathorne, 4 July 1804 - 19 May 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer

Portrait Medallion of Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1892. Creator: Désiré Ringel d'Illzach
Portrait Medallion of Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1892

Wayside, the home of Hawthorne, Concord, c1901. Creator: Unknown
Wayside, the home of Hawthorne, Concord, c1901

The Old Manse, Concord, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Old Manse, Concord, c1900

Nathaniel Hawthorne, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Nathaniel Hawthorne, between 1855 and 1865. [Author]

Nathaniel Hawthorne (litho)
1701139 Nathaniel Hawthorne (litho) by American School; (add.info.: Nathaniel Hawthorne (July 4, 1804 - May 19, 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer

Nathaniel Hawthorne, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Nathaniel Hawthorne, ca. 1860-1865

The Battle of the Giants (litho)
3651984 The Battle of the Giants (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Giants)

Theseus trying to lift the Rock (litho)
3651979 Theseus trying to lift the Rock (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theseus trying to lift the Rock)

Jason in the Argo (litho)
3651995 Jason in the Argo (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jason in the Argo)

Jason confronts King Pelias (litho)
3651992 Jason confronts King Pelias (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jason confronts King Pelias)

King Pluto and Proserpina (litho)
3651989 King Pluto and Proserpina (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Pluto and Proserpina)

Cadmus throwing the Rock (litho)
3652006 Cadmus throwing the Rock (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cadmus throwing the Rock)

The Parting of Telephassa and Phoenix (litho)
3651994 The Parting of Telephassa and Phoenix (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parting of Telephassa and Phoenix)

Medea (litho)
3651991 Medea (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medea. Illustration for Tanglewood Tales for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Chatto and Windus)

Circe and the Swine (litho)
3651988 Circe and the Swine (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circe and the Swine)

Ulysses and the Bird (litho)
3651987 Ulysses and the Bird (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses and the Bird)

The Giant and the Pygmies (litho)
3652001 The Giant and the Pygmies (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant and the Pygmies)

Europa and the Bull (litho)
3651986 Europa and the Bull (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europa and the Bull)

Theseus before King Aegeus (litho)
3651982 Theseus before King Aegeus (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theseus before King Aegeus)

Nathaniel Hawthorne (litho)
5219527 Nathaniel Hawthorne (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathaniel Hawthorne. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Theseus slaying the Minotaur (litho)
3651981 Theseus slaying the Minotaur (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theseus slaying the Minotaur)

Talus (litho)
3651980 Talus (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Talus. Illustration for Tanglewood Tales for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Chatto and Windus)

Nathaniel Hawthorne, American novelist and short story writer (engraving)
3644178 Nathaniel Hawthorne, American novelist and short story writer (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)

Hester Prynne (colour litho)
3624593 Hester Prynne (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hester Prynne. Illustration for Hugh Thomson by M H Spielmann and Walter Jerrold (A&C Black)

Some of the Pygmies cross-wise in their Beaks (colour litho)
5223688 Some of the Pygmies cross-wise in their Beaks (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of the Pygmies cross-wise in their Beaks)

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)

They began to strike at One Another with their Swords (colour litho)
5223687 They began to strike at One Another with their Swords (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: They began to strike at One Another with their Swords)

Perseus and the Three Grey Women (colour litho)
5223683 Perseus and the Three Grey Women (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and the Three Grey Women)

"I don t care for such Roses as this!"cried Marigold (colour litho)
5223692 " I don t care for such Roses as this!" cried Marigold (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I don t care for such Roses as this)

Hawthornes Desk (engraving)
664030 Hawthornes Desk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawthornes Desk. Illustration from United States Pictures by Richard Lovett)

Nathaniel Hawthorne (engraving)
671626 Nathaniel Hawthorne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathaniel Hawthorne)

Literary Celebrities of Boston, US (engraving)
1609423 Literary Celebrities of Boston, US (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Literary Celebrities of Boston, US)

Nathaniel Hawthorne reading to his children (litho)
979529 Nathaniel Hawthorne reading to his children (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Old Manse, Concord, Massachusetts (engraving)
3626285 The Old Manse, Concord, Massachusetts (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Manse, Concord, Massachusetts)

"Why, Mother Baucis, it is a Feast!"exclaimed Quicksilver (colour litho)
5223690 " Why, Mother Baucis, it is a Feast!" exclaimed Quicksilver (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Why, Mother Baucis, it is a Feast)

Ulysses and Circe (colour litho)
5212710 Ulysses and Circe (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses and Circe)

The Purple Bird came fluttering towards him (colour litho)
5223686 The Purple Bird came fluttering towards him (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Purple Bird came fluttering towards him)

Hercules and the Old Man of the Sea (colour litho)
5223682 Hercules and the Old Man of the Sea (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and the Old Man of the Sea)

Orpheus thrummed away briskly (colour litho)
5223684 Orpheus thrummed away briskly (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus thrummed away briskly)

Peter Goldthwaites Treasure (engraving)
2792619 Peter Goldthwaites Treasure (engraving) by Bradley, Basil (1842-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Goldthwaites Treasure)

Pandora and Epimetheus, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho)
5996259 Pandora and Epimetheus, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora and Epimetheus)

Theseus and the Minotaur (colour litho)
5223681 Theseus and the Minotaur (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theseus and the Minotaur)

Pluto, Proserpine, and Cerberus (colour litho)
5223680 Pluto, Proserpine, and Cerberus (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pluto, Proserpine, and Cerberus)

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Nathaniel Hawthorne: A Literary Journey through Time Step into the enchanting world of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a renowned American author whose works continue to captivate readers even today. From his iconic novel "House of the Seven Gables" to his lesser-known but equally mesmerizing tales, Hawthorne's literary genius transports us to realms filled with mystery and imagination. In one vivid lithograph titled "Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles, " we catch a glimpse of the artist's interpretation of this mythical creature descending gracefully from the heavens, and is as if Hawthorne himself has summoned this majestic being to guide us through his narratives. Another lithograph captures an intriguing scene from "A Wonder Book, " where Pandora's box is opened, unleashing both chaos and hope upon humanity. Through this image, we witness Hawthorne's ability to delve into timeless themes such as temptation and consequence. The birthplace stands proudly next to the House of the Seven Gables—a physical testament to his deep connection with Salem, Massachusetts. This juxtaposition symbolizes how his personal history intertwines seamlessly with his literary creations. Photographs from different periods depict a man shrouded in mystery—Nathaniel Hawthorne himself. With each portrait capturing a different facet of his persona, we are left intrigued by the enigmatic figure behind these captivating stories. Lithographs depicting scenes from Greek mythology reveal yet another layer of Hawthorne's creativity. We witness Theseus attempting to lift an impossibly heavy rock—an allegory for human strength and determination in overcoming obstacles. Meanwhile, Jason embarks on a perilous journey aboard Argo while confronting King Pelias—a tale that mirrors our own quests for self-discovery and triumph over adversity. Lastly, we encounter King Pluto and Proserpina locked in an eternal embrace—a poignant representation of love transcending boundaries between mortal life and the underworld.