Samuel Johnson Collection

Samuel Johnson. Hand-colored engraving of an 18th-century portrait

Market-Bosworth School (engraving)
3625452 Market-Bosworth School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market-Bosworth School)

Litterary Party at Sir Joshua Reynold's, 1770 (engraving)
1577081 Litterary Party at Sir Joshua Reynold's, 1770 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of a Litterary Party at Sir Joshua Reynold's)

Facsimile of a corrected letter by Samuel Johnson, 1780 (engraving)
5309210 Facsimile of a corrected letter by Samuel Johnson, 1780 (engraving); (add.info.: Facsimile of a corrected letter by Samuel Johnson)

Dr Samuel Johnson
1577057 Dr Samuel Johnson; (add.info.: Full-Length Portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Samuel Johnson, 1760s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Samuel Johnson, 1760s, (2023). Dr Johnson (1709-1784) was a British writer, poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer

Samuel Johnson, 1770. Creator: James Watson
Samuel Johnson, 1770

Lichfield "Greenhill Bower" on Whit-Monday - the Procession passing the Statue of Dr. Johnson, 1850. Annual tradition, procession of knights in armour

Dr. Johnson, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Johnson, n.d

Sniggling for Eels - drawn by Duncan, 1850. Creator: M Jackson
Sniggling for Eels - drawn by Duncan, 1850....call to mind the semi-snaky creatures that furnish our dramatis personae - pseudo-serpents

Percy, (1729-1811), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Percy, (1729-1811), 1830. Thomas Percy (1729-1811) Bishop of Dromore, chaplain to George III and Romantic poet educated at Christ Church, Oxford, a friend of Samuel Johnson and James Boswell

Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). The bookshop of bookseller and author Thomas Davies (c1713-1785) at Russell Street in Covent Garden, London

Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street, (1884). Artist: Charles Green
Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street, (1884). Boswell: I talked of the cheerfulness of Fleet Street, owing to the constant quick succession of people which we perceive passing through it

Doctor Johnson in the ante-room of Lord Chesterfield
3782447 Doctor Johnson in the ante-room of Lord Chesterfield; (add.info.: Doctor Johnson in the ante-room of Lord Chesterfield, waiting for an audience, 1748)

Known Characters in a Chop House, 1800-1820. 1800-1820. Creator: Anon
Known Characters in a Chop House, 1800-1820

Les Gourmands, 1780-1820. 1780-1820. Creator: Anon
Les Gourmands, 1780-1820

Portraits of Famous Men: Samuel Johnson (litho)
5990227 Portraits of Famous Men: Samuel Johnson (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Johnson)

William Oldys, c. 1738 (oil on canvas)
1765245 William Oldys, c.1738 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 750x615 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of William Oldys (1696-1761)

Dr Johnsons House (colour litho)
5210915 Dr Johnsons House (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnsons House)

English tourists watch Scottish fishermen opening pearl oysters on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
6337626 English tourists watch Scottish fishermen opening pearl oysters on the Isle of Skye, Scotland by Read, William (19th century); (add.info)

English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda
6337588 English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda by Read, William (19th century); (add.info.: English tourist riding in a bird basket in a gannet or guga hunt on the isle of St)

English tourists see Scots dancing to bagpipe music on the bank of the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness
6337600 English tourists see Scots dancing to bagpipe music on the bank of the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness, Scotland by Read

English tourists attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys
6337581 English tourists attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys by Read, William (19th century); (add.info.: English tourists losing hats)

English tourists falling overboard on a boat in choppy seas near the basalt pillars of Staffa, Inner Hebrides
6337585 English tourists falling overboard on a boat in choppy seas near the basalt pillars of Staffa, Inner Hebrides by Read

Dr. Samuel Johnsons House, 1835 (etching)
1071571 Dr. Samuel Johnsons House, 1835 (etching) by Smith, Charles John (1803-38); 13.3x10.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Dr)

English tourists in a boat riding the whirlpool at the Strait of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba, Scotland
6337611 English tourists in a boat riding the whirlpool at the Strait of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba, Scotland by Read

Samuel JOHNSON (XXXL)
Portrait of Samuel Johnson(1709-1784) engraved by W.Holl (1807-1871) and published by A.Fullarton and Co in 1870. Restored by Pictore.Adobe RGBVery high resolution available.Similar portraits from my

English tourists robbed by an innkeeper in the Scottish highlands
6337619 English tourists robbed by an innkeeper in the Scottish highlands by Williams, Charles (1776-1820); (add.info.: English tourists robbed by an innkeeper in the Scottish highlands)

English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland
6337616 English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland by Williams, Charles (1776-1820); (add.info.: English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland)

Johnson and Capt Astle (engraving)
3625532 Johnson and Capt Astle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson and Capt Astle)

Adelphi Terrace (engraving)
3625521 Adelphi Terrace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adelphi Terrace. Illustration for The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell (Routledge, 1859)

Johnson at the Sale of Thrales Brewery (engraving)
3625514 Johnson at the Sale of Thrales Brewery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson at the Sale of Thrales Brewery)

Seat of the Right Hon Edmund Burke (engraving)
3625513 Seat of the Right Hon Edmund Burke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seat of the Right Hon Edmund Burke)

Johnson at Warley Camp (engraving)
3625512 Johnson at Warley Camp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson at Warley Camp)

Johnson Presenting a Copy of the Bible (engraving)
3625511 Johnson Presenting a Copy of the Bible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson Presenting a Copy of the Bible)

Johnsons Residence at Brighton (engraving)
3625507 Johnsons Residence at Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnsons Residence at Brighton)

The Drawing Room at Thrale Place (engraving)
3625506 The Drawing Room at Thrale Place (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drawing Room at Thrale Place)

Johnson and the Dead Cat (engraving)
3625504 Johnson and the Dead Cat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson and the Dead Cat)

The Three Crowns Inn (engraving)
3625502 The Three Crowns Inn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Crowns Inn)

George Colman (engraving)
3625491 George Colman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Colman. Illustration for The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell (Routledge, 1859)

Johnson started up and stood still, his Majesty approached him, and at once was courteously easy (engraving)
3625478 Johnson started up and stood still, his Majesty approached him, and at once was courteously easy (engraving) by English School

Scene of the Cock-Lane Ghosts Exploits (engraving)
3625475 Scene of the Cock-Lane Ghosts Exploits (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Cock-Lane Ghosts Exploits)

Johnson and Boswell at the Mitre (engraving)
3625471 Johnson and Boswell at the Mitre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson and Boswell at the Mitre)

Thomas Davies (engraving)
3625469 Thomas Davies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Davies. Illustration for The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell (Routledge, 1859)

Residence of Mr Wise (engraving)
3625461 Residence of Mr Wise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of Mr Wise)

Birthplace of Dr Johnson (engraving)
3625460 Birthplace of Dr Johnson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of Dr Johnson)

Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth (engraving)
3625457 Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth)

Chop room of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub, Fleet Street (b / w photo)
3637551 Chop room of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub, Fleet Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chop room of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub)

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Samuel Johnson, a renowned figure in English literature and lexicography, is depicted in various scenes throughout history. In an engraving from Market-Bosworth School, we catch a glimpse of the man behind the words. Percy captures his essence in 1830, immortalizing him for generations to come. Moving forward to 1881, we find ourselves at Mr. Davies Shop on Russell Street. The unknown creator transports us back to that time when Johnson's presence would have graced these very streets. Another captivating artwork from 1884 by Charles Green showcases Dr. Johnson and Boswell strolling through Fleet Street. Their friendship and intellectual camaraderie shine through as they engage in deep conversation amidst the bustling cityscape. In another scene, we witness Doctor Johnson waiting patiently in the ante-room of Lord Chesterfield. This image speaks volumes about his dedication to scholarship and pursuit of knowledge. The chop house comes alive with Known Characters from 1800-1820; it seems Samuel Johnson was no stranger to good company and lively discussions over hearty meals. Les Gourmands also captures this aspect of his life - a lover of food and conviviality. Portraits of Famous Men presents us with a litho depiction himself - capturing his distinctive features that made him instantly recognizable among his contemporaries. William Oldys' oil painting from c. 1738 offers yet another perspective on this multifaceted man who left an indelible mark on literary history. Dr. Johnson's House stands as a testament to his legacy - a place where visitors can step into the world he inhabited and gain insight into his daily life. Lastly, English tourists observe Scottish fishermen opening pearl oysters on the Isle of Skye - perhaps reminding us that even great minds like Samuel Johnson found inspiration beyond their own borders. Through these diverse depictions spanning centuries, we catch glimpses into different facets of Samuel Johnson's life - the scholar, the friend, the lover of good food and company.