Oakley Collection (#4)

Silhouette of a man riding a donkey
Silhouette of a man riding a rather small donkey

Silhouette of an 18th century dance
Silhouette of couples at an 18th century dance. 1717

Trench Life in Silhouette by H. L. Oakley
First hand impressions, visualised on the spot of the daily and nightly routine of the firing line on the Western Front during World War I. Silhouettes cut by Second Lieutenant H. L

The Christmas Holiday Meet by H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouettes by H. L. Oakley depicting the meeting of a hunt at Christmas time, from the early start to enjoying the stirrup cup and moving off

The Thames by H. L. Oakley
The Thames in summer silhouette cut by H. L. Oakley depicting rowers on the river, sailing boats and people enjoying the spectacle or a picnic on its banks

All the Fun of the Fair by H. L. Oakley
Charming silhouette cut by H. L. Oakley depicting a travelling fair pay its annual visit to a fair. Merry-go-rounds and coconut shys are shown alongside a fortune teller and performing bear

Our Village in Victorian Times by H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouettes by H. L. Oakley depicting scenes of village life during the Victorian era. Cut outs include the squire, gamekeepers, farm workers, the blacksmith, the vicar

Buffalo Bills Circus
Buffalo Bills circus: portraits of the characters taking part in the wild west show, including Cody himself and Annie Oakley Date: 1886

Sir Philip W Chetwode
Field Marshall Philip Walhouse Chetwode, 1st Baron Chetwode, 7th Baronet of Oakley, GCB OM GCSI KCMG DSO (1869 - 1950) Date: 1910

Oxford University Association Football team 1894-1895
Group photo, Oxford University Association Football team: Alexander, Raikes, Salt, Bosworth Smith, Fry, Hewitt, Bliss (Captain), Smith, Oakley, Salmon, Compton. Date: 1894-1895

Christmas card by H L Oakley for the 32nd Division, Dec 1918
Christmas 1918 - " We re Still Smiling". Christmas card produced by H L Oakley for the 32nd Division in December 1918 after the conclusion of WW1. Date: 1918

Silhouette cover design for The Orbit magazine, April 1926, by H.L. Oakley. Showing an artist painting at his easel, watched by a spring lamb. Date: 1926

Silhouette of girl and geese, Cremona advert
Silhouette of girl and geese by H.L. Oakley, advert for Cremona Dairy Cream Toffee. Oakley produced 38 groups of nursery figures which were printed in colour on the toffee tins

Silhouette of two rabbits, Cremona advert
Silhouette of two rabbits by H.L. Oakley, advert for Cremona Dairy Cream Toffee

Silhouette of a boy with a sheep, Cremona advert
Silhouette of a boy with a sheep by H.L. Oakley, advert for Cremona Dairy Cream Nursery Toffee

Silhouette design for Continental Services
Silhouette design by H.L. Oakley for Continental Services, showing a ship in a harbour. Date: circa 1930s

Silhouette of contrasting transport, 1874 and 1924, by H.L. Oakley, in Tennis magazine, 24 July 1924. Above: a group of people arriving at a country house by horse-drawn carriage in 1874

Silhouette of people playing tennis on a sunny day, by H.L. Oakley. Date: circa 1920s

Silhouettes for classroom decoration by H. L. Oakley
Silhouettes for classroom decoration by H.L. Oakley, in The Teachers World, 2 September 1927. The subjects illustrated are Literature, History and Geography. Date: circa 1920s

Silhouette heading, Financial Frills and Thrills, by H.L. Oakley, for The Bystander magazine. Showing two men in top hats, sitting in their respective armchairs, reading their newspapers. Date: 1920

Silhouette of two children with cutout toys by H.L. Oakley. Date: circa 1930s

Silhouette of H. L. Oakley as a schoolboy
Silhouette of H.L. Oakley as a schoolboy, doing cutout portraits of his teachers and schoolfriends, for which he was awarded a bronze star by the Royal Drawing Society

H. L. Oakley cutting the silhouette of a fellow officer
Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley, the famous silhouette artist, pictured cutting the silhouette of a fellow officer in what looks like a dug-out during World War One. Date: 1920s

Silhouettes for Bristol Pure Milk Co Ltd
Silhouettes by H.L. Oakley for a leaflet published by Bristol Pure Milk Co Ltd, on the production, processing and delivery of homogenised milk

Silhouette of Dutch children with kite, cover design for a leaflet, The Silhouette in Advertising, by H.L. Oakley MBE. Date: circa 1930

Silhouette advertisement for Tailor Gowns, Paris
Silhouette advertisement for Tailor Gowns by H.L. Oakley, showing a stylised view of the Place Vendome, Paris

Advertisement for Fenwick tailoring
Advertisement for Fenwick ladies tailoring department, , with a silhouette of tailors at work by H.L. Oakley. Tailor gowns to order, twelve and a half guineas (just over thirteen pounds)

Silhouette advertisement for Lapidosus Limited
Silhouette advertisement by H.L. Oakley for Lapidosus Limited of High Holborn, London. Depicting the history of work in stone through the ages, with Stonehenge in the Stone Age

Silhouettes, Party Fun by Father William
Silhouette illustrations by H.L. Oakley for a booklet, Party Fun by Father William. The booklet, advertising William Youngers Scotch Ale, contains an array of party games and tricks

Silhouette design, Party Fun by Father William
Silhouette design by H.L. Oakley, for the front cover of a booklet, Party Fun by Father William. The booklet, advertising William Youngers Scotch Ale, contains an array of party games and tricks

History of Wells in silhouette by H. L. Oakley -- second page (entitled THEN) of a leaflet published by LeGrand Sutcliff & Gell Ltd, Artesian Well & Hydraulic Engineers of Southall, West London

Scouting silhouettes by H. L. Oakley -- third page of a leaflet by B Haram & Co, printers and publishers of The Daily Arrowe, showing scouts and camping scenes

Silhouette of two carts meeting head-on
Silhouette of carts with Dutch drivers, meeting head-on. The cart on the left has geese in the back

Silhouette of Dutch children on a seesaw
Silhouette of two Dutch children on a seesaw

Silhouette of a boy with a sheep
Silhouette of a small boy looking closely at a sheep which is bigger than he is

Homeward Bound on Christmas Eve by H. L. Oakley
The broken trace in 1818, and a burst tyre in 1919. A silhouette contrasting two modes of transport a century apart by Harry Lawrence Oakley. Date: 1919

Sport under military patronage: coursing in 1915
The sport of coursing, conducted by members of the Lincoln Regiment, in 1915. Soldier competitors and onlookers are pictured here at the Oakley, Brome and Eye Clubs coursing meeting. Date: 1915

Cloth bound miniature History of the Great War, published by F. Edwards, 89 Oakley Street, Lambeth, S.E.. Book

Bust of Nurse Edith Cavell. Edward Woodall Oakley, Ra (1866-1938)

England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland by H. L. Oakley
Typical scenes in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales depicted in silhouette by the artist, H. L. Oakley. Date: 1957

London Sketch Club evening
A fancy dress evening at the London Sketch Club, frequented by artists and illustrators with members in various costumes and acting up for the camera. The silhouette artist, H. L

Savage Club golf day
A combined Savage and London Sketch Club golf day in the early 1950s. Standing second from right is the silhouette artist, H. L. Oakley. The actor Jack Hawkins is sixth from the right. Date: 1950s

Interior of H. L. Oakleys silhouette studio
Interior of the studio of silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley, with examples of his work on the mantlepiece and hanging on the walls including his famous First World War portrait of the Prince of

Cinderella Shoes advert by H. L. Oakley
Advertisement for Cinderella Ladies shoes featuring a silhouette of a horsewoman clearing a hedge by the artist H. L. Oakley. Date: c.1925

Madame Rayner by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette portrait of a lady in the evening dress. Date: c.1935

Nobel Industries gun cartridges by H. L. Oakley
Advertisement for gun cartridges by Nobel Industries Ltd featuring sporting silhouettes by the artist H. L. Oakley. Date: 1920s

Advertisements for John Sinclairs tobacco by H. L. Oakley
Four complementary advertisements for John Sinclairs Barneys and Punchbowle pipe tobacco, designed by H. L. Oakley and featuring men at work and leisure enjoying a quality smoke. Date: 1920s

LNER leaflet designed by H. L. Oakley
Leaflet cover for the LNER Continental Services designed with silhouettes by H. L. Oakley of the ports, Harwich, Hook of Holland, Grimsby and Hamburg. Date: 1924

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Oakley, a name that echoes through time, holds within it the stories of courage and resilience. In the midst of World War I, Oakley's silhouette paintings captured the haunting images of soldiers fighting for their countries. The brushstrokes revealed wounded soldiers seeking solace in medical care, their pain etched on their faces. But Oakley's talent extended beyond war scenes. Annie Oakley herself became a subject of his artistry, her portrait delicately painted over a photograph from 1899. Her piercing gaze and determined spirit immortalized in oil. Silhouettes danced across Oakley's canvas like whispers from another era. A local squire and his loyal dog stood tall against an evening sky while a fox hunting scene unfolded with precision and grace. The chase came alive under his skilled hand. From grand landscapes to intimate moments, Oakley breathed life into every stroke he made. A landlord shared secrets with his faithful companion as they watched over their domain while a stylish couple twirled in perfect harmony on the dance floor. The pub was not just a place for libations but also where friendships were forged amidst laughter and camaraderie. Men gathered together, silhouetted against dimly lit walls, sharing tales both tall and true. In times of darkness and despair during wartime, Oakley found inspiration even amidst tragedy. Silhouettes emerged from the Somme battlefield; each figure telling its own story of sacrifice and loss. Hunting field scenes transported viewers to open expanses where horses galloped freely alongside dedicated riders chasing after elusive prey – capturing both nature's beauty and man's unyielding determination. Oakley had an eye for capturing society’s nuances too - whether it be the head waiter orchestrating an elegant dining experience or the barmaid engaging in friendly banter with her customers at the local pub - he celebrated everyday moments that often went unnoticed by others.