Poems Collection (#6)

The Love Books of Ovid: My mistress disdains not to incite (colour litho)
5224203 The Love Books of Ovid: My mistress disdains not to incite (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: My mistress disdains not to incite)

The Love Books of Ovid: Nevertheless the Romans carry off the women (colour litho)
5224201 The Love Books of Ovid: Nevertheless the Romans carry off the women (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Love Books of Ovid: Have recourse to playfulness and to whatsoever may excite love (colour litho)
5224200 The Love Books of Ovid: Have recourse to playfulness and to whatsoever may excite love (colour litho) by Bosschere

The Love Books of Ovid: When thou sailest the open sea (colour litho)
5224199 The Love Books of Ovid: When thou sailest the open sea (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: When thou sailest the open sea)

Habberton Lulham, English poet (b/w photo)
8676063 Habberton Lulham, English poet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habberton Lulham (1865-1940), English poet

There was an Old Man on the Border, who lived in the utmost disorder (coloured engraving)
8634420 There was an Old Man on the Border, who lived in the utmost disorder (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton, who called out for something to sit on (coloured engraving)
8634410 There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton, who called out for something to sit on (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The limerick craze (colour litho)
8635545 The limerick craze (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The limerick craze. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Old man, a little girl and her toy horse (colour litho)
8635563 Old man, a little girl and her toy horse (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old man, a little girl and her toy horse)

Wishing good luck (colour litho)
8635546 Wishing good luck (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wishing good luck. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Yorkshireman's advice to his son (colour litho)
8635520 A Yorkshireman's advice to his son (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Yorkshireman's advice to his son)

Scene from the Divine Comedy (engraving)
8635253 Scene from the Divine Comedy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the Divine Comedy; Countess Matilda gathering flowers in paradise while)

With a diamond ring given him by the Queen, Raleigh had written on a window pane the words
8636229 With a diamond ring given him by the Queen, Raleigh had written on a window pane the words, "Fain would I climb but that I fear to fall" (engraving) by English School

There was a Young Person whose History was always considered a Mystery (coloured engraving)
8634407 There was a Young Person whose History was always considered a Mystery (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Person of Sestri, who sate himself down in the vestry (coloured engraving)
8634403 There was an Old Person of Sestri, who sate himself down in the vestry (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Person of Barnes, whose Garments were covered with Darns (coloured engraving)
8634392 There was an Old Person of Barnes, whose Garments were covered with Darns (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Person of Sark, who made an unpleasant remark (coloured engraving)
8634383 There was an Old Person of Sark, who made an unpleasant remark (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Sark)

There was an Old Person of Cassel, whose Nose finished off in a Tassel (coloured engraving)
8634371 There was an Old Person of Cassel, whose Nose finished off in a Tassel (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Person of Sheen, whose expression was calm and serene (coloured engraving)
8634368 There was an Old Person of Sheen, whose expression was calm and serene (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Person of Ware, who rode on the back of a Bear (coloured engraving)
8634366 There was an Old Person of Ware, who rode on the back of a Bear (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Ware)

There was an Old Person of Putney, whose food was roast spiders and chutney (coloured engraving)
8634362 There was an Old Person of Putney, whose food was roast spiders and chutney (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was a Young Lady in Blue, who said, "Is it you? Is it you?" (coloured engraving)
8634360 There was a Young Lady in Blue, who said, "Is it you? Is it you?" (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Person of Woking, whose mind was perverse and provoking (coloured engraving)
8634359 There was an Old Person of Woking, whose mind was perverse and provoking (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Man in a Barge, whose Nose was exceedingly large (coloured engraving)
8634334 There was an Old Man in a Barge, whose Nose was exceedingly large (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man in a Barge)

There was an Old Man of Dunrose; a Parrot seized hold of his Nose (coloured engraving)
8634333 There was an Old Man of Dunrose; a Parrot seized hold of his Nose (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Man of Blackheath, whose head was adorned with a Wreath (coloured engraving)
8634328 There was an Old Man of Blackheath, whose head was adorned with a Wreath (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dante's Beatrice (engraving)
8631288 Dante's Beatrice (engraving) by Kiesel, Conrad (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante's Beatrice. Illustration from Black and White)

Rudyard Kipling: The Scholars (colour litho)
8673765 Rudyard Kipling: The Scholars (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scholars)

Rudyard Kipling: The Junk and the Dhow (colour litho)
8673758 Rudyard Kipling: The Junk and the Dhow (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Junk and the Dhow)

Scene from "A Dutch Picture", by Longfellow (litho)
8672616 Scene from "A Dutch Picture", by Longfellow (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from "A Dutch Picture")

Illustration for Tennyson's In Memoriam (engraving)
8661554 Illustration for Tennyson's In Memoriam (engraving) by Jones, A. Garth (1872-1955); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I met with scoffs")

Shakespearian Characters, one of two illustrations (litho)
8641359 Shakespearian Characters, one of two illustrations (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespearian Characters, one of two illustrations)

Stoke Poges Churchyard, scene of Gray's Elegy (engraving)
8649569 Stoke Poges Churchyard, scene of Gray's Elegy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stoke Poges Churchyard, scene of Gray's Elegy)

The Castle of Indolence (engraving)
8648186 The Castle of Indolence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle of Indolence)

Twilight (engraving)
8648181 Twilight (engraving) by Halswelle, Keeley (1832-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twilight. Illustration for Pen and Pencil Pictures from the Poets (NImmo, Hay and Mitchell)

Returning Spring (engraving)
8648177 Returning Spring (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning Spring. Illustration for Pen and Pencil Pictures from the Poets (NImmo)

The Wanderer (engraving)
8648166 The Wanderer (engraving) by Halswelle, Keeley (1832-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wanderer. Illustration for Pen and Pencil Pictures from the Poets (NImmo, Hay and Mitchell)

The Wreck of the Hesperus (engraving)
8648163 The Wreck of the Hesperus (engraving) by Halswelle, Keeley (1832-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wreck of the Hesperus)

The Spirit of Poetry (engraving)
8648157 The Spirit of Poetry (engraving) by Halswelle, Keeley (1832-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spirit of Poetry)

Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving)
8639422 Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving)
8639451 Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving)
8639440 Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving)
8639437 Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving)
8639426 Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving)
8639423 Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving)
8639418 Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving)
8639417 Gustave Dore illustration for Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ugo Foscolo, Italian poet and revolutionary (engraving)
8626292 Ugo Foscolo, Italian poet and revolutionary (engraving) by Appiani, Andrea the Elder (1754-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ugo Foscolo (1778-1827), Italian poet and revolutionary

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"Exploring the Beauty of Poems: A Journey through Art and Literature" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world as we embark on a visual tour, guided by captivating illustrations and timeless verses. Begin your adventure with a glimpse into Wessex, the literary landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy's novels and poems. The intricately engraved map unveils the settings where his words came to life, transporting readers to an era filled with passion and melancholy. As you wander further, encounter a vibrant Robin Redbreast perched upon a branch, its presence echoing the delicate melodies woven within poetic lines. This illustration serves as a reminder that nature often becomes an exquisite muse for writers seeking solace or inspiration. Delve into Alfred, Lord Tennyson's masterpiece "Maud, " captured in an albumen print from 1865. The image brings forth emotions evoked by this renowned poem, allowing us to witness love's complexities amidst Victorian society. Guy de Maupassant emerges next—a French writer whose prose dances effortlessly between reality and imagination. His works remind us that poetry can exist not only in rhymes but also in vivid narratives that stir our souls. Marvel at another creation born from Tennyson's pen—this time "Mariana. " An albumen print from 1875 breathes life into Mariana's solitude while showcasing her resilience against despair—an enduring theme explored throughout literature. Robert Burns takes center stage—a Scottish poet whose verses capture both heartache and joy. His words resonate across generations, reminding us of poetry's ability to transcend time and touch countless hearts. Witness World War I come alive through knitting needles intertwined with Jessie Pope's poignant poem "The NeedleWorker. " This powerful combination showcases how artistry intertwines with patriotism during times of turmoil. Night descends gracefully upon Florence Harrison's illustration accompanying Tennyson’s poem "The Gardener s". It invites contemplation under the moonlit sky, where verses bloom like flowers in a secret garden.