Samuel Taylor Collection

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Water! Water! Everywhere; and not a Drop to Drink, 1849. Comment on the London water supply during the reappearance of cholera in 1848 and 1849

Coleridge (litho)
5989395 Coleridge (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coleridge. Illustration for Living Biographies of Great Poets by Henry Thomas and Dana Lee Thomas (Blue Ribbon)

One of Gustave Dores Illustrations for The Ancient Mariner, c1870s, (c1950). Scene of desperate sailors on a becalmed ship, from Samuel Taylor Coleridges The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Water

Samuel Taylor Coleridges study in Highgate, Haringey, London, c1835. The study is at a residence owned by James Gillman

Eragny Press: Opening Page of Coleridges Christabel, 1895-1914. Artist: Lucien Pissaro
Eragny Press: Opening Page of Coleridges Christabel, 1895-1914. Illustrated page from a late 19th-early 20th century publication showing an extract from the long narrative poem Christabel by Samuel

Letter from William Wordsworth on the death of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 29th July 1834. Artist: William Wordsworth
Letter from William Wordsworth on the death of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 29th July 1834. Letter from the poet William Wordsworth on receipt of the news of the death of fellow-poet Samuel Taylor

Hymn before Sunrise in the Vale of Chamouny, first printed in 1802. Artist: Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Hymn before Sunrise in the Vale of Chamouny, first printed in 1802. Last page of Samuel Taylor Coleridges Hymn before Sunrise in the Vale of Chamouny, a copy in the poets own hand, sent

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, English poet, critic, and philosopher, 19th century. Portrait of Coleridge (1772-1834), Romantic poet and author of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. and Kubla Khan

Two Men Contemplating the Moon, c1825-1830. Artist: Caspar David Friedrich
Two Men Contemplating the Moon, c1825-1830. New Moon with earthshine, a phenomenon described by Samuel Taylor Coleridge as The New Moon with the Old Moon in her arms

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Amidst the tranquil beauty of the Vale of Chamouny, English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge penned his Hymn before Sunrise, inspired by the watery wonders surrounding him. In this captivating image, Coleridge is depicted deep in thought, perhaps reflecting on his Table-Talking or his famous poem, "Water. Water. Everywhere; and not a Drop to Drink." As the years passed, Coleridge's influence continued to ripple through the literary world. Artists like Max Beerbohm, Gustave Doré, and Lucien Pissaro immortalized his works in their creations. The ancient mariner's tale, as told by Coleridge, became a timeless classic. Despite the passage of time, Coleridge's spirit remained a beacon for those seeking wisdom and inspiration. In 1834, fellow poet William Wordsworth mourned his friend's passing, penning a heartfelt letter that echoed the sentiments of many. Fast forward to the 20th century, and the enchanting words of Coleridge continued to captivate the world. Italian actress Rosanna Schiaffino even made her way to the UK for a two-week stay to learn English, no doubt inspired by the poet's eloquence. Through it all, Samuel Taylor Coleridge's legacy endured, a testament to the power of the written word and the beauty of the natural world that inspired it.