Poetry Collection (#8)

Minamoto no Shigeyuki, between circa 1845 and circa 1849. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Minamoto no Shigeyuki, between circa 1845 and circa 1849. From number 48

Poetry Game Cards from the One Hundred Poems, 1833. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Poetry Game Cards from the One Hundred Poems, 1833

Christmas poem, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Christmas poem, 1860. A happy Christmas-tide to every one! Though from the festal board some guests are gone. And yet not gone, for to each vacant place There cometh one who hath an angel's face

The Wassail Bowl - drawn by John Gilbert, 1860. Creator: Smyth
all! welcome all! The feast is spread in the vaulted hall...The gen'rous wassail-bowl With kindness warms the soul. We quaff it to friends, we quaff it to foes

"Robin Hood and the Curtal Friar", from "The Boy's Book of Ballads", 1860. Creator: W Thomas
"Robin Hood and the Curtal Friar", from "The Boy's Book of Ballads", 1860. Of the romantic characteristics of John Gilbert's illustrations it is of course unnecessary to

King Khusraw Anushirvan Enthroned: Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama... 741 A.H. (A.D. 1341)
King Khusraw Anushirvan Enthroned: Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi, 741 A.H. (A.D. 1341)

Osayo and Genta, 1848. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Osayo and Genta, 1848. Bando Shuka I as Osato (right) and Nakamura Utaemon IV as Igami no Gonta in Goban Tadanobu yuki no nachiguro (???????)

Ota Dokan Decides to Study Poetry, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ota Dokan Decides to Study Poetry, 1887. From A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

Two Kyoka poets: Kinkosha Karomichi; Fukujuso, between c1796 and c1798. Creator: Hokusai
Two Kyoka poets: Kinkosha Karomichi; Fukujuso, between c1796 and c1798

Poem by Teishin Ko, Fujiwara no Tadahira, between c1835 and c1836. Creator: Hokusai
Poem by Teishin Ko, Fujiwara no Tadahira, between c1835 and c1836. Series: One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse

An Elegant Genji in Snow, 1853. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
An Elegant Genji in Snow, 1853. Murasaki Viewing the Snow

Illustration for Mathias Claudius Asmus Omnia sua secum Portans, published 1783 (?)

Play of Sunspots, 1910. Creator: Masek, Karel Vitezslav (1865-1927)
Play of Sunspots, 1910. Private Collection

Pioggia primaverile (Spring Rain), 1926. Creator: Giacometti, Giovanni (1868-1933)
Pioggia primaverile (Spring Rain), 1926. Private Collection

Paysage lyrique, c.1910. Creator: Manievich (Manevich), Abraham (Abram) (1883-1942)
Paysage lyrique, c.1910. Private Collection

Olive trees in Provence, 1902. Creator: Rheiner, Louis (1863-1924)
Olive trees in Provence, 1902. Private Collection

Noble couple riding out to hunt, 1506. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Noble couple riding out to hunt, 1506. Private Collection

The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a poem about the moon at midnight (image 2 of 2), c1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a poem about the moon at midnight (image 2 of 2), c1775. From One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets

The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a poem about the moon at midnight (image 1 of 2), c1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a poem about the moon at midnight (image 1 of 2), c1775. From One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets

Neige dans la forêt (Snow in the forest), 1913. Creator: Manievich (Manevich), Abraham (Abram) (1883-1942)
Neige dans la foret (Snow in the forest), 1913. Private Collection

Muse of poetry mourning the death of Voltaire (La Muse de la poésie pleurant la mort de... 1785)
Muse of poetry mourning the death of Voltaire (La Muse de la poesie pleurant la mort de... 1785. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Age of Silver, 1599. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
The Age of Silver, 1599. From The Four Ages of the World, pl. 2

Les Blanchisseuses (The Laundresses), ca 1892. Creator: Steinlen, Théophile Alexandre (1859-1923)
Les Blanchisseuses (The Laundresses), ca 1892. Private Collection

Le labour, c.1890. Creator: Anquetin, Louis (1861-1932)
Le labour, c.1890. Private Collection

La retenue à Trouville, 1894. Creator: Boudin, Eugène-Louis (1824-1898)
La retenue a Trouville, 1894. Private Collection

Rinaldo and Armida, c1758. Creator: Lorenzo Tiepolo
Rinaldo and Armida, c1758

Image from album of poetry Haru no iro (image 3 of 3), c1794. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Image from album of poetry Haru no iro (image 3 of 3), c1794

Image from album of poetry Haru no iro (image 2 of 3), c1794. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Image from album of poetry Haru no iro (image 2 of 3), c1794

First Summer, 1904. Creator: Vogeler, Heinrich (1872-1942)
First Summer, 1904. Private Collection

Expansive landscape with a view of the Tiber Valley. Creator: Matveyev, Fyodor Mikhailovich (1758-1826)
Expansive landscape with a view of the Tiber Valley. Private Collection

Enfant et femme dans un intérieur, c.1890. Creator: Mathey, Paul (1844-1929)
Enfant et femme dans un interieur, c.1890. Found in the collection of the Musee d'Orsay, Paris

Dances of Alceste, 1904. Creator: Denis, Maurice (1870-1943)
Dances of Alceste, 1904. Private Collection

Bords de Seine à Tournedos, 1920. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
Bords de Seine a Tournedos, 1920. Private Collection

Bateaux à quai, Honfleur, 1913. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
Bateaux a quai, Honfleur, 1913. Private Collection

Baigneuse aux mouettes, 1919. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
Baigneuse aux mouettes, 1919. Private Collection

À la ferme (At the farm). Creator: Steinlen, Théophile Alexandre (1859-1923)
A la ferme (At the farm). Private Collection

Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discrètes... 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discretes... 1850. Satirical caricature of French politicians Louis-Mathieu Mole, Emile Vezin and Gustave de Laboulie

Combien je regrette... 1840. Creator: Honore Daumier
Combien je regrette... 1840. "Combien je regrette Mon bras si dodu, Ma jambe bien faite Et...le temps perdu." (Ancienne ballade)

"Kokinshu": Anthology of Classic Japanese Poetry, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
"Kokinshu": Anthology of Classic Japanese Poetry, 18th century. A wooden netsuke carved into a shape of two volumes of "Kokin-shu", or medeaval poetry anthology

Le Passage d'Annibal, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Passage d'Annibal, 1842. Hannibal's Crossing. Dans ces monts sourcilleux dont la neigeuse aigrette [?] Semble un front chenu de geant

Un Prix de Poësie, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Prix de Poesie, 1845. M. le directeur de l'Academie, avec une emotion analogue a la circonstance, couronne un nourrisson des muses qui, depuis cinquante trois ans

"The Star in the East" - painted by H. Warren - the picture in the Royal Collection, 1858. Creator: M
"The Star in the East" - painted by H. Warren - the picture in the Royal Collection, 1858. Far guiding towards the promised land, All other stars before it paling, It gleams

The Shepherd's Christmas - a sketch on Brighton Downs - drawn by E. Duncan, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Shepherd's Christmas - a sketch on Brighton Downs - drawn by E. Duncan, 1858. The wild winds whistle round him, he heeds not the blast; The chill snow-wreaths encrown him

Impressions de voyage d'un grand poète, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Impressions de voyage d'un grand poete, 1842. Travel impressions of a great poet. "Une des curiosites de Francfort qui disparaitra bientot j'en ai peur, c'est la boucherie

O douleur!...avoir rêvé...un époux... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
O douleur!...avoir reve...un epoux... 1844. O douleur!...avoir reve...pendant toute ma vie de jeune fille un epoux qui ainsi que moi, adorat la sainte poesie

Les Bergers de Virgile, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Bergers de Virgile, 1842. Virgil's Shepherds. Air suffisamment connu: Ces beaux enfans de l'Italie, Celebraient ainsi tour a tour, Le bois, le coteau, la prairie

"...dussent-ils me maudire...", 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier. "...dussent-ils me maudire..."
"...dussent-ils me maudire...", 1844. "...dussent-ils me maudire..." "Ces barbares parens qui m'ont donne le jour" " Victor, o mon ame, a toi tout mon amour

Ce matin, avant l'aurore, un Dieu vint me reveiller... 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ce matin, avant l'aurore, un Dieu vint me reveiller... 1839. Ce matin, avant l'aurore, un Dieu vint me reveiller; Il me dit: tu dors encore...Est-il temps de sommeiller

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"Poetry: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the world of poetry, where words dance on the page like graceful ballerinas. This captivating poster showcases the power of verse, inviting you to explore its depths. In the enchanting night mail, letters whisper secrets as they travel through moonlit landscapes. Just like Dante in his Divine Comedy, we are led by Beatrice into a heavenly realm adorned with angels and souls forming a celestial rose. "I am half sick of shadows, " declares John William Waterhouse's haunting artwork. Poetry delves deep into our emotions, unearthing hidden truths that lie beneath the surface. Goblin Market by Pauline Baynes takes us on a fantastical journey where temptation lurks at every corner. Like Dante Alighieri himself, we encounter our beloved muses who inspire us to create masterpieces with their ethereal presence. The Boxer portrait captures raw emotion frozen in time - an art form akin to poetry itself. And Kuindzhi's Moonlit Night on the Dniepr paints a scene so vivid that it feels like stanzas come alive before our eyes. "The Song of the Mad Prince" echoes through Harry Clarke's mesmerizing illustration, reminding us that madness can birth extraordinary creativity. As Claude Monet's Sunset on the Seine at Lavacourt casts its warm glow upon icy waters, we witness nature's poetic symphony unfold. Robin Redbreast perches delicately amidst branches - a symbol of hope and renewal found within verses penned by poets throughout history. And in Waterhouse's portrayal of a mermaid emerging from turbulent waves, we glimpse how they are transport us to mythical realms beyond imagination. Poetry is more than just words; it is an expression of human experience woven together with threads of beauty and meaning. It transcends time and space, touching hearts across generations.