Sidney Edward Collection (#2)

He Cut At Me, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
He Cut At Me, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Engineers Thumb by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

I Rushed To The Door, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Rushed To The Door, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Engineers Thumb by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Get Away From Here Before It Is Too Late, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Get Away From Here Before It Is Too Late, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Engineers Thumb by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Not A Word To A Soul, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Not A Word To A Soul, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Engineers Thumb by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

He Settled Our New Acquaintance On The Sofa, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
He Settled Our New Acquaintance On The Sofa, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Engineers Thumb by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Colonel Lysander Stark, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Colonel Lysander Stark, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Engineers Thumb by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

He Unwound The Handkerchief, And Held Out His Hand, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
He Unwound The Handkerchief, And Held Out His Hand, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Engineers Thumb by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

He Made Neither Sound Nor Motion, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
He Made Neither Sound Nor Motion, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Good-Bye, And Be Brave, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Good-Bye, And Be Brave, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Well, Look At This, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Well, Look At This, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

We Got Off, Paid Our Fare. 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
We Got Off, Paid Our Fare. 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Which Of You Is Holmes?, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Which Of You Is Holmes?, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Her Face Blanched With Terror, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Her Face Blanched With Terror, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

He Hurled The Blacksmith Over A Parapet, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
He Hurled The Blacksmith Over A Parapet, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

You Are The Very Man, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
You Are The Very Man, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Just Read It Out To Me, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Just Read It Out To Me, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

See What My Wife Found In Its Crop, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
See What My Wife Found In Its Crop, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

He Bowed Solemnly To Both Of Us, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
He Bowed Solemnly To Both Of Us, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

The Roughs Had Fled At The Appearance of Peterson, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The Roughs Had Fled At The Appearance of Peterson, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Napier, In Full Uniform, Was Borne Into Hyderabad in a Magnificent Palanquin, 1902. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Napier, In Full Uniform, Was Borne Into Hyderabad in a Magnificent Palanquin, 1902. The Conquest of Scinde, (1842-1843), Pakistan. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

The Mexican Lancers Charged The Illinois Soldiers, 1902. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The Mexican Lancers Charged The Illinois Soldiers, 1902. The Battle of Buena Vista, from February 22nd to 23rd 1847, saw the United States Army use artillery to repulse the much larger Mexican Army

The Men Struggled On Through The Hail of Fire, 1902. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The Men Struggled On Through The Hail of Fire, 1902. A scene during the Boer Wars. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

She Went Straight To Her Uncle, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
She Went Straight To Her Uncle, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

At My Cry He Dropped It, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
At My Cry He Dropped It, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

He Burst Into Convulsive Sobbing, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
He Burst Into Convulsive Sobbing, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

She Raised Her Veil, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
She Raised Her Veil, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Lord Roberts entering Pretoria, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)

Scene from The Adventure of the Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Scene from The Adventure of the Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle, 1893. Illustration by Sidney E Paget, the first artist to draw Sherlock Holmes

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Sidney Edward Paget, a renowned artist of his time, captured the essence of Sherlock Holmes and his thrilling adventures through his remarkable illustrations. In "The Adventure of Silver Blaze, " we witness Holmes in action as he interrogates a suspect, skillfully portrayed by Paget's artistic hand. Moving on to "The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual, " we find ourselves immersed in the world of old cases, with Holmes meticulously examining mementos while Paget breathes life into this scene. Paget's talent extends beyond showcasing Holmes' detective skills; he also captures moments that evoke various emotions. In "I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night" and "Nothing could be Better said Holmes, " both from 1892, we see the range of human sentiment conveyed through Paget's brushstrokes. Tragically, Paget also depicted significant events such as "The death of Sherlock Holmes" twice – once in 1893 and again later on. These poignant illustrations serve as a testament to the impact that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic character had on readers worldwide. However, it is not only Sherlock Holmes who occupies Sidney E Paget's artistry; other intriguing scenes come to life under his skilled hand. For instance, in "See What My Wife Found In Its Crop" and "Holmes Lashed Furiously, " both from 1892, we are transported into intense moments filled with mystery and suspense. Moreover, Sidney E Paget showcases dynamic action sequences like no other. With pieces like "I Clapped A Pistol To His Head" and "The Battle of Colenso - The Last Desperate Attempt to Save the Guns of the 14th", he brings forth adrenaline-pumping encounters that leave viewers captivated. Lastly, let us not forget about those quieter yet equally captivating moments captured by Sidney E Paget.