Samuel Read Collection

"Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo," by S. Read,...Water Colours, 1864. Creator: W Palmer
"Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo," by S. Read, in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1864. Engraving of a painting

"Lord Riverdale's Repentance": the Last Home of the Riverdales - drawn by Samuel Read, 1862. Illustration to a short story by William J. Stewart

The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864, Creator: Mason Jackson
The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864. Illustration to a short story. The barges went heavily back to Chillington with the returning tide

"Squire Mayduke's Daughter": Will Teague's House - drawn by Samuel Read, 1862. Illustration to a short story by Augustus Mayhew. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

The Town and Castle of Gaeta - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Town and Castle of Gaeta, [Italy], - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Gaeta, a fortified town of 14, 000 inhabitants...is situated in the Terra di Lavoro...between Capua and Naples

"The Prodigal Son", drawn by S. Read, 1860. Creator: M. Jackson. "The Prodigal Son", drawn by S
"The Prodigal Son", drawn by S. Read, 1860. Warily, almost stealthily, with bated breath and cautious step, the youthful figure crossed the terrace walk

View in Gaeta, with the church of St. Erasmus, 1860. Creator: Unknown
View in Gaeta, with the church of St. Erasmus, 1860. Engraving from a drawing by Samuel Read. The position of Gaeta is extremely beautiful, and its rich orange, lemon

The Crater of Mount Etna - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Creator: M. Jackson
The Crater of Mount Etna - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Etna, celebrated from the most remote antiquity for its magnitude and its volcanic eruptions

The town and fortress of Peterwarden, on the Danube - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Creator: M. Jackson
The town and fortress of Peterwarden, on the Danube - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Peterwardein, or Petervara, the principal and frontier fortress of Austrian Slavonia, the Gibraltar of Hungary

Naples, from the Castel del Carmine - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
Naples, [Italy], from the Castel del Carmine - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. The city stands on the north shore of the bay of the same name

The Arsenal at Naples - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Arsenal at Naples - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. The dockyard and arsenal of Naples adjoin the Castel Nuovo and the Royal Palace. The arsenal was built by the Viceroy Mendoza in 1577

"Under Green Leaves" - Lullingsworth, drawn by S. Read, 1857. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
"Under Green Leaves" - Lullingsworth, drawn by S. Read, 1857. We extract from the new volume of poems, by Charles Mackay

Christmas Reflections - drawn by Samuel Read, 1857. Creator: M. Jackson
Christmas Reflections - drawn by Samuel Read, 1857. Aston Hall is a Grade I listed Jacobean house in Aston, Birmingham, designed by John Thorpe and built between 1618 and 1635

Pizzofalcone and Castello dell'Uovo, at Naples, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Pizzofalcone and Castello dell'Uovo, at Naples, 1857. Castello dell'Uovo...is situated on a small rocky island, once called Megari, and derives its name from its shape

The Naval Review: Promenade on Southsea Common - sketched by S. Read, 1856. Creator: Edmund Evans
The Naval Review: Promenade on Southsea Common - sketched by S. Read, 1856. Crowds flock to the Hampshire coast to watch a display by the Royal Navy

The Naval Review: the Queen's Yacht passing Fort Monckton - drawn by S. Read, 1856. Creator: Edmund Evans
The Naval Review: the Queen's Yacht passing Fort Monckton - drawn by S. Read, 1856. Queen Victoria attends a display by warships of the Royal Navy off the coast of Hampshire

"A Country Churchyard" - painted by Samuel Read - from the Exhibition of the Society of British Arti Creator
"A Country Churchyard" - painted by Samuel Read - from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1856. Engraving of a painting

Sunday Morning; from "The Lump of Gold", by Charles MacKay, drawn by Samuel Read, 1856. Embower'd amid the Surrey Hills The quiet village lay

"The Haunted House" - drawn by S. Read, 1854. Creator: W. J. Linton
"The Haunted House" - drawn by S. Read, 1854. The subject of Mr. Read's picture is taken from the beautiful poem of "The Haunted House", by the late Thomas Hood

"Interior of the Dom, Lübeck", by Samuel Read, in the exhibition of the Society of... 1862
"Interior of the Dom, Lubeck", by Samuel Read, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1862. Engraving of a painting

The late Samuel Read, Artist (engraving)
1624384 The late Samuel Read, Artist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Samuel Read, Artist)

Samuel Read, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
Samuel Read, 1860s

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Samuel Read was a man of many talents and interests. He could often be found with his nose buried in a book, absorbing knowledge on a wide range of subjects. His love for reading knew no bounds, as he delved into everything from classic literature to scientific journals. His passion for learning was infectious, inspiring those around him to pick up a book and expand their own horizons. Samuel believed that through reading, one could explore new worlds, gain empathy for others, and challenge their own beliefs. In addition to being an avid reader, Samuel was also known for his insightful discussions about the books he read. He would eagerly share his thoughts and interpretations with anyone willing to listen, sparking engaging conversations that left everyone feeling enriched. Whether it was fiction or non-fiction, poetry or prose, Samuel approached each book with an open mind and a thirst for knowledge. His dedication to reading not only enriched his own life but also had a ripple effect on those lucky enough to know him. In the world of Samuel Read, there was always room for one more chapter – another opportunity to learn something new and grow as an individual.