Thackeray Collection (#2)

Big Game Hunters, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Big Game Hunters, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Beauty and the Beasts, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Beauty and the Beasts, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Peacemaker, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Peacemaker, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

On the Dam Road, Assouan, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
On the Dam Road, Assouan, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Silly Ass, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Silly Ass, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Ouah! Riglak!, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Ouah! Riglak!, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Dandy Tourist, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Dandy Tourist, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

A Nile Sky Line, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
A Nile Sky Line, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Antique Pest, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Antique Pest, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

A Stopping-Place on the Nile, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
A Stopping-Place on the Nile, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Bargain Hunting, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Bargain Hunting, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The After-dinner Speech, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The After-dinner Speech, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Fed Up!, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Fed Up!, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Tow Rows in the Temple, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Tow Rows in the Temple, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Transit of Venus, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Transit of Venus, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Battle of the Nile, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Battle of the Nile, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Sun Worshippers, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Sun Worshippers, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Parting Guest, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Parting Guest, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Globe Trotters, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Globe Trotters, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Meeting of the Waters, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Meeting of the Waters, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

A Financial Question, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
A Financial Question, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Ancient and Modern, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Ancient and Modern, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Cup and Ball-the camels favourite game, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Cup and Ball-the camels favourite game, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Posing at the Pyramids, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Posing at the Pyramids, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Round the Pyramids, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Round the Pyramids, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Climbers, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Climbers, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Cairo Curios, or The Shepheards Flock, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Cairo Curios, or The Shepheards Flock, 1908. Shepheards Hotel was a favourite gathering place for the British in Cairo. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Presents from Birmingham, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
Presents from Birmingham, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Vultures, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
The Vultures, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The Fraserian Circle. A 19Th Century Group Of Literary Characters. Frontispiece From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

William Makepeace Thackeray, 1811

William Makepeace Thackeray 1811-1863 English Novelist And Humorist Engraved By W B Closson From A Daguerreotype Taken By Brady During Thackerays Trip To America From The Book The Century Illustrated

William Makepeace Thackeray 1811-1863. English Novelist. From A Photograph

The results of getting married
Beautiful postcard by Lance Thackeray entitled Amateur Gardening - A Labour of Love. A handsome gent pushes his lovely wife around their walled garden in a green wooden wheelbarrow

Mistress Beatrix with her candle comes down the staircase of Walcote House to greet Esmond

Vanity Fair / Col. Crawley
Colonel Crawley is wanted

Supposititious Silhouette of William Makepeace Thackeray Reading, c19th century. (1911). William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century

A Scene from Thackerays Vanity Fair, 1923. Artist: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
A Scene from Thackerays Vanity Fair, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

William Makepeace Thackeray, (1923). Artist: Joseph Simpson
William Makepeace Thackeray, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

William Makepeace Thackeray, Anglo-Indian novelist, (1912). Portrait of Thackeray (1811-1863) from Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London, by John Adcock, (J M Dent and Sons, London, New York)

William Makepeace Thackerays house, Kensington, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
William Makepeace Thackerays house, Kensington, London, 1912. The home of English artist and writer William Makepeace Thackeray (1822-1863)

April - Fooling, c1839. Artist: George Cruikshank
April - Fooling, c1839. Illustration from Stubbss Calendar; or, The Fatal Boots by William Makepeace Thackeray, (1839)

Letter from William Makepeace Thackery to TW Gibbs, 12th September 1851. Artist: William Makepeace Thackeray
Letter from William Makepeace Thackery to TW Gibbs, Kensington, 12th September 1851. Letter from the writer William Makepeace Thackery to TW Gibbs on some passages in Laurence Sternes letters

William Makepeace Thackeray, English novelist, c1864. Artist: Samuel Laurence
William Makepeace Thackeray, English novelist, c1864. Portrait of Thackeray (1811-1863) author of Vanity Fair

Illustration from the book The Rose and The Ring, by William Thackeray, 1855. Artist: William Makepeace Thackeray
Illustration from the book The Rose and The Ring, by William Thackeray, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of AS Pushkin, Moscow

Colonel Newcome adapted by Michael Morton (1864 11 January 1931) from W. M. Thackerays novel The Newcomes (1853-5). First produced at His Majestys Theatre in London, on 29th May 1906

Leap Year - Running the Gauntlet! Date: 1904

The Single Life - Living on his punt
The Single Life - A young gent living alone on his punt Date: 1907

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"Thackeray: A Glimpse into the Edwardian Era and Victorian Literature" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where poets and novelists of the Victorian era reigned supreme. Thackeray, a name synonymous with literary brilliance, captivated readers with his timeless works. As you delve into his world, imagine playing table tennis in an elegant Edwardian setting, where etiquette was paramount. Known as "The Last of the Dandies, " Thackeray's impeccable style and charm were unmatched. Like a rich woman fishing for suitors, he effortlessly attracted admirers wherever he went. But behind this facade lay a man who saw through society's pretenses - much like the tale of "The King's Clothes. " Intriguingly, it also dabbled in other ventures. Picture him selling a motor car due to liquidation caused by drink driving incidents - a scandalous twist that adds depth to his persona. However, not everything moved at such speed during those times. Imagine being stuck on a slow coach alongside an infuriated passenger; patience was indeed tested. Yet amidst these moments of frustration, Thackeray found inspiration for his illustrations depicting scenes from "The Newcomes. " One such illustration showcases men dining at a table while a young boy stands nearby - capturing both camaraderie and innocence. Palace Gardens became another backdrop for Thackeray's life; it was here that he sought solace after losing his beloved wife. The ghostly presence lingered but fueled his creativity even further. Beyond literature and artistry, it also used humor as an instrument of passive resistance. His comic postcards brought laughter to many faces during challenging times. As we explore more facets of this remarkable figure’s legacy, let us appreciate an ornate initial O from "The Newcomes. " It portrays a gallant Cavalier bowing before a lady – a glimpse into the romanticism that permeated Thackeray's works.