Sketches Collection (#97)

The Afghan War, with Sir Samuel Browne (engraving)
1058803 The Afghan War, with Sir Samuel Browne (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, with Sir Samuel Browne)

Military Career of HRH the Duke of Connaught (engraving)
1058785 Military Career of HRH the Duke of Connaught (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Career of HRH the Duke of Connaught)

Sketches in Rome (engraving)
1057565 Sketches in Rome (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Rome. Illustration for The Graphic)

Sketches at Trouville (engraving)
1054194 Sketches at Trouville (engraving) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Trouville)

Sketches outside Paris (engraving)
1052452 Sketches outside Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches outside Paris)

Sketches at Philippopolis and Perustitza (engraving)
1053989 Sketches at Philippopolis and Perustitza (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Philippopolis and Perustitza)

Sketches in the Bavarian Alps, I, a Wirthshaus (engraving)
1053636 Sketches in the Bavarian Alps, I, a Wirthshaus (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Bavarian Alps, I, a Wirthshaus)

The Opening of the New Chapel of Marlborough College, Sketches of the College and Chapel (engraving)
1055294 The Opening of the New Chapel of Marlborough College, Sketches of the College and Chapel (engraving) by English School

The War in South America, Sketches in Bolivia and Peru (engraving)
1054353 The War in South America, Sketches in Bolivia and Peru (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South America, Sketches in Bolivia and Peru)

The Condition of Ireland (engraving)
1054336 The Condition of Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Condition of Ireland)

The New Route to Scotland, Sketches on the New Midland Extension from Settle to Carlisle, II (engraving)
1049386 The New Route to Scotland, Sketches on the New Midland Extension from Settle to Carlisle, II (engraving) by English School

Sketches in the Ventilation Department under the House of Commons (engraving)
1049229 Sketches in the Ventilation Department under the House of Commons (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial (engraving)
1048976 Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial)

Sketches at the Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1048838 Sketches at the Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Naval Review at Spithead)

A Damaged Boat (pencil on brown paper)
1213931 A Damaged Boat (pencil on brown paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 25.0x16.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Sketch for Mural at Wallington Hall (pen & ink on paper)
1214229 Sketch for Mural at Wallington Hall (pen & ink on paper) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90); 15.3x11.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Scottish

Sketch for Mural at Wallington Hall (pen & ink on paper)
1214202 Sketch for Mural at Wallington Hall (pen & ink on paper) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90); 15.4x12.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Scottish

Ecstatic Admiration (charcoal on paper)
1214198 Ecstatic Admiration (charcoal on paper) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90); 33.1x52.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Studies, 1859 (bodycolour & pencil on paper)
1214169 Studies, 1859 (bodycolour & pencil on paper) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 55.0x37.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Female Figure with Apple (pencil on tracing paper)
1214060 Female Figure with Apple (pencil on tracing paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 13.7x30.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Female Figure (ink & pencil on paper)
1214058 Female Figure (ink & pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 12.2x30.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Sketch of Ship Rowing Boat and Rider with Line of Horses (pencil on paper
1214695 Sketch of Ship Rowing Boat and Rider with Line of Horses (pencil on paper (on paper with M746)) by Beilby, William (1740-1819); 18.0x11.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Nature Study - Burdock (pencil on paper)
1214655 Nature Study - Burdock (pencil on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68) (attr. to); 12.1x9.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Mud Trucks (pencil on paper)
1214442 Mud Trucks (pencil on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 15.0x9.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Sketches at York (engraving)
726924 Sketches at York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at York: jubilee meeting of the British Association of Science)

A wooded landscape (black chalk, pen & brown ink, brown wash, & brown ink on paper)
3611190 A wooded landscape (black chalk, pen & brown ink, brown wash, & brown ink on paper) by Poelenburgh or Poelenburch

Five studies of children (chalk on paper)
3247537 Five studies of children (chalk on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 20x35.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Design for the facade of a church shown in elevation, and a subsidiary design for
740643 Design for the facade of a church shown in elevation, and a subsidiary design for the entrance to the church, shown in elevation, c.1895-99 (pencil on tracing paper) by Mackintosh

Two studies of female nudes (pencil on paper)
712310 Two studies of female nudes (pencil on paper) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 16x28.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Letter to Emile Bernard with three ink sketches, noting the death of Vincent
492458 Letter to Emile Bernard with three ink sketches, noting the death of Vincent, Tahiti, 1890s (pen & ink on paper) by Bernard

Officers Cheering (charcoal)
6199346 Officers Cheering (charcoal) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 63x50 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; American, out of copyright

Study of Mary Cassavetti (Mrs Maria Zambaco), 1871 (pencil on paper)
5889241 Study of Mary Cassavetti (Mrs Maria Zambaco), 1871 (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 32.4x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Zambaco (29 April 1843)

Lord Leighton Sketching (pencil on paper)
5889026 Lord Leighton Sketching (pencil on paper) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); 23.5x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton)

The Offering (crayon on paper)
5889014 The Offering (crayon on paper) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); 26.7x19.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Labelled A wedding present to the Princess Royal (Countess of Har[e]wood)

Irises, 1869 (pencil, pen, ink & wash on paper)
5888985 Irises, 1869 (pencil, pen, ink & wash on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 23.5x10.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Head of a Girl (red chalk on paper)
5888932 Head of a Girl (red chalk on paper) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 39.4x34.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Study of a Man (coloured chalk on paper)
5889054 Study of a Man (coloured chalk on paper) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); 35.6x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Study for apple orchard (pencil on paper)
5888984 Study for apple orchard (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 24.8x22.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Snoozing (pencil on paper)
5888952 Snoozing (pencil on paper) by Keene, Charles (1823-91); 10.2x15.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Girl standing, right hand on the ear (sanguine on paper)
3711029 Girl standing, right hand on the ear (sanguine on paper) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 47.1x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune fille debout)

Westoe Village (pencil on paper)
1213917 Westoe Village (pencil on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 26.1x18.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Study of Perseus for the Rock of Doom (pencil on paper)
1216187 Study of Perseus for the Rock of Doom (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 15.2x26.8 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

Nature Study (pencil on paper)
1214656 Nature Study (pencil on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68) (attr. to); 12.7x17.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Studies of Men at Work (pencil & w / c on brown paper)
1214644 Studies of Men at Work (pencil & w/c on brown paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 16.5x17.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

West Hartlepool Boats (pencil on paper)
1214447 West Hartlepool Boats (pencil on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 36.8x23.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

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"Capturing History and Imagination: The Artistry of Sketches" they have long been a window into the creative minds of artists, offering glimpses into their thoughts, inspirations, and visions. From A. E. Bestall's enchanting illustrations in "The Last Caravan, " to Leonardo da Vinci's intricate designs for his crossbow, sketches transport us to different worlds. In 1960, Stephen Ward unveiled his remarkable sketches of celebrities, showcasing their allure and charisma. Among them was Gypsy Lee, the enigmatic fortune teller who mesmerized audiences with her predictions. These sketches immortalize moments that would otherwise be lost to time. The Savoy Theatre witnessed the magic of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado, " brought to life through vibrant sketches that captured its whimsical characters and elaborate sets. Meanwhile, during World War II in 1944, Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft soared across the skies as depicted in action-packed sketches that epitomized bravery and resilience. Horace Shorts' notebook reveals meticulous drawings of the Wright Flyer at Pau—an invaluable record of aviation history. Similarly, Newton's telescope showcases historical artwork depicting scientific discoveries that forever changed our understanding of the universe. "The Modern Girl" by Wilton Williams encapsulates an era defined by social change and empowerment—a testament to women breaking free from societal constraints through fashion and expression. On a different note, Skye crofters' Land League Agitation is vividly portrayed in powerful sketches capturing their fight for justice amidst challenging times. A. E. Bestall returns with "Eve Before The Fall, " a captivating sketch embodying both innocence and temptation—a reminder of humanity's eternal struggle between good and evil. From these diverse examples emerge common threads—the ability to transcend time while evoking emotions within us all. They serve as visual narratives connecting past generations with present ones—reminding us how art can bridge gaps between cultures, eras, and experiences.