Sketch Collection (page 2)

Socrates, caricature
Socrates. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates (c.470-399 BC). Socrates is credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

The Sketch Summer Number front cover, 1933
Stunning, graphic, art deco style front cover designed by Erte with stylised flowers, butterflies and a face in profile

The man who drank the bands champagne by H. M. Bateman
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a man in evening dress quaffing a glass of champagne watched by an astonished orchestra

Bonzos Latest: This Weeks Studdy
Famous dog, just after he had finally been christened with the name Bonzo. He appears with a swollen eye after fighting with a wasp

Wedding Feast by William Heath Robinson
Finely detailed colour illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a wedding feast amid a rural setting. Robinson would follow this image with two more in subsequent years

The Sketch Midsummer Number
Front cover illustration showing a lady relaxing in a hammock reading a book

The Sketch Front Cover, Winter 1955
A colour illustration of the Winter Sports number of The Sketch, from 1955, showing a woman in her skiing clothes, with a majestic mountain range behind her

Charles Darwin with a lookalike ape
Charles Darwin holding up a hand mirror to an ape, showing how alike the pair of them are

Sketch by Fish of tango dancing, at the Florida Club, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Sketch by Fish of the Charleston dance at the Embassy club, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Botanical Sketchbook -- Herb Robert. Date: 1920s

PENNELL: PENN STATION, 1919. From the Tracks. Boarding trains at Pennsylvania Station in New York City. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1919

The pineapple (Ananas comosus)
illustration of a pineapple (Ananas comosus)

European sea sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) and wels catfish (Silurus glanis)
Illustyration engraving of a European sea sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) and wels catfish (Silurus glanis)

The three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) egg development
Illustration of a The three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) egg development

Italy, Milan, engraving, Il noce di Benevento, costume sketch for ballet
Theatre, Italy, 19th century - Il noce di Benevento. Costume sketch by Giocosi for the ballet. Engraving

John Venn, caricature C013 / 7595
John Venn (1834-1923). Caricature of the British logician and philosopher John Venn. Venn is best known for introducing the Venn diagram, which is used in many fields, including set theory

Edwin Hubble, US astronomer C008 / 8831
Edwin Hubble. Caricature of the US astronomer, cosmologist, athlete and boxer Edwin Powell Hubble (1889-1953) smoking a pipe

Longhorn beetle

Daily Sketch front cover - 1953 Coronation
Front cover of the Daily Sketch magazine from June 3rd 1953, the day after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II with a photograph of the duke of Edinburgh paying homage to his wife after the ceremony

Ladies Football, 1894
The lady footballers: an anticipation. The Sketch anticipates the brave new world of women footballers: a good looking goalkeeper recieves much attention

Buddon Wood, Kinchley Hill, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
Sketch of the Swithland area of Leicestershire, looking north-east towards Buddon Wood, Kinchley Hill and Mountsorrel, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Pin-up preliminary sketch by David Wright
A rough sketch for a pin-up by David Wright. Date: c.1947

Notes by Leonardo da Vinci on the flow of water. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), an Italian artist, sculptor, architect and musician

Newtons telescope, historical artwork
Newtons telescope. Historical reproduction of a sketch by Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) of a reflecting telescope and its components

Watson and Crick, DNA discovers
Watson and Crick. Caricature of the molecular biologists and discoverers of the structure of DNA James Watson (born 1928, left) and Francis Crick (1916-2004), with their model of a DNA molecule

Alan Turing, British mathematician
Alan Turing. Caricature of the British mathematician Alan Turing (1912-54). In 1937 Turing described a theoretical computer (a Turing machine) in rigorous mathematical terms

Richard Dawkins, British science writer
Richard Dawkins. Caricature of the British ethnologist, evolutionary biologist and controversial author Richard Dawkins (born 1941) holding one of his books

Isaac Asimov, US author and biochemist
Isaac Asimov. Caricature of the Soviet-born American science fiction writer and biochemist Isaac Asimov (1920-1992). Asimov is best known for his science fiction novels and popular science books

Baruch Spinoza, caricature
Baruch Spinoza. Caricature of the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677). Spinoza is considered to be one of Western philosophys most important philosophers

Plato, caricature
Plato. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato (427-347 BC). Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method

Glamour art deco postcard by Dolly Tree
Fragrant Greetings - art deco sketch by Dolly Tree Date: 1918

Bonzo with Studdy signature
Original sketch of Bonzo by George Studdy, with a personal message from the artist. Credit line must read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./Mary Evan"

Don t worry about me! by G. E Studdy
Colour illustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing Bonzo the dog being cuddled by his lady owner. Studdy created Bonzo for The Sketch magazine in the early 1920s

This cost a pretty figure by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively in her underwear while examining a string of pearls. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Baba Beaton
Miss Baba Beaton is the younger of the two beautiful and attractive Beaton girls. They are among the most popular of the blonde ex-debs, and no party is complete without them

Commandos Crossing the Rhine at Wesel; Second World War, 194
Sketch showing the night crossing of the River Rhine, made by British Royal Marine Commandos of the 21st Army Group, near Wesel in Germany, 23rd March 1945

Rudolph Valentino / Sketch
Rudolph Valentino arrives in England with his wife Natacha Rambova, after crossing the Atlantic on board the Aquitania

The European eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Illustration of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

The Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club
Sketch showing members of the Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club, including Sir Stanley Jackson, their captain. Date: 1933

Exterior of the Femina, Berlin
A sketch of exterior of the Femina, a fashionable ballroom / cabaret in Berlin Date: 1920s

What Now?
Bonzo, the little dog created by George Studdy in The Sketch magazine during the 1920s finds himself in a frosty predicament

Art deco sketch by G. Peres entitled At the Ballet, of a fashionable couple in a box watching a ballet, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Sketches of an Irish Wolfhound by Cecil Aldin
Two sketches of an Irish Wolfhound by Cecil Aldin -- probably his own dog Mickie. Date: 1939

Botanical Sketchbook -- Fine Leaved Heath. Date: 1920s

Artwork by Scott Lawrence
Famous Shakespeare and Co. bookstore along the Seine, Paris, France

Illinois 1852 Map

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"Exploring the Artistic Realm: A Glimpse into Sketches of History, Nature, and Imagination" Step back in time to the Daily Sketch Coronation Number of 1953, where Queen Elizabeth II's regal portrait was immortalized through intricate sketches. Enter a whimsical world with William Heath Robinson's ingenious creation, The Kinecar. This sketch unveils a fantastical vehicle that defies conventional design and sparks our imagination. Discover an ideal home like no other in The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI. Sports Without Broad Acres by. . Here, sports enthusiasts find solace without vast expanses of land as they indulge in their favorite activities within compact spaces. Marvel at William Heath Robinson's An Ideal Home No. I, where his artistic prowess transforms ordinary living spaces into extraordinary havens filled with innovative contraptions and imaginative solutions. Delve into Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros sketch; witness the artist's attempt to capture this majestic creature based solely on descriptions from explorers - a testament to human curiosity and creativity. Behold the Monkey Puzzle tree (Araucaria imbricata) sketched meticulously; its unique foliage invites us to marvel at nature's wonders while contemplating its evolutionary mysteries. Unearth the Thylacinus cynocephalus (Tasmanian Tiger), also known as Tasmanian Wolf or Thylacine - an extinct marsupial brought back to life through detailed sketches that preserve its memory for generations to come. Transport yourself through time with antique colored illustrations depicting geological maps of England and Wales; these captivating sketches offer glimpses into Earth's ancient past while showcasing stunning artistry. Join us on a journey through A Garden Guide as we learn how to extract weeds from lawns through expertly illustrated steps - a practical yet beautiful representation of horticultural knowledge passed down over centuries.