The Author Collection (#6)

Hansel and Grettel (colour litho)
8636174 Hansel and Grettel (colour litho) by Smith, Jessie Willcox (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hansel and Grettel)

Portrait of G A Henty (b/w photo)
8642156 Portrait of G A Henty (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of G A Henty)

Ivanhoe (litho)
8652518 Ivanhoe (litho) by Bartholomew, John George (1860-1920) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivanhoe. Illustration for A Literary and Historical Atlas of Europe by J G Bartholomew [1860-1920])

David Copperfield's Boyhood (colour litho)
8651080 David Copperfield's Boyhood (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

David Copperfield's Boyhood (colour litho)
8651078 David Copperfield's Boyhood (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait montage, c 1910: Eminent Women, Literary and Historical (litho)
8649576 Portrait montage, c 1910: Eminent Women, Literary and Historical (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eminent Women, Literary and Historical)

Little Snowdrop (colour litho)
8651688 Little Snowdrop (colour litho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Snowdrop)

Wilhelm Busch, German artist, caricaturist and poet (coloured photo)
8655483 Wilhelm Busch, German artist, caricaturist and poet (coloured photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Busch (1832-1908), German artist

Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher (coloured photo)
8655474 Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), German philosopher

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German dramatist and philosopher (colour litho)
8655451 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German dramatist and philosopher (colour litho) by Graff, Anton (1736-1813); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781)

Cervantes in prison, composes "Don Quixote" (engraving)
8645205 Cervantes in prison, composes "Don Quixote" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cervantes in prison)

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (litho)
8645197 Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese)

Fountain Court, Middle Temple (litho)
8645196 Fountain Court, Middle Temple (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain Court, Middle Temple)

St Olave's Church Yard, Old Jewry (litho)
8645193 St Olave's Church Yard, Old Jewry (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Olave's Church Yard, Old Jewry)

John Forster's House, 58 Lincoln's Inn Fields (litho)
8645183 John Forster's House, 58 Lincoln's Inn Fields (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Forster's House, 58 Lincoln's Inn Fields)

All Hallows Staining, Mark Lane (litho)
8645177 All Hallows Staining, Mark Lane (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Hallows Staining, Mark Lane)

Illustration for The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (litho)
8639220 Illustration for The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (litho) by Corke, Charles Essenhigh (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho)
8638866 Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Grieve, Walter (1872-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Walter, throwing his cloak from his shoulders)

Illustration for The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
8643727 Illustration for The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Can we put this horse up here)

Illustration for The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
8643724 Illustration for The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Take this little villain away)

Terence, Roman playwright (engraving)
8635719 Terence, Roman playwright (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terence (c195-c159 BC), Roman playwright. Illustration from Rom

Sallust, Roman historian and politician (engraving)
8635693 Sallust, Roman historian and politician (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sallust (86-c35 BC), Roman historian and politician

Milton's cottage, Chalfont St Giles (b/w photo)
8655900 Milton's cottage, Chalfont St Giles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton's cottage, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire)

William Shakespeare, English playwright (b/w photo)
8655870 William Shakespeare, English playwright (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English playwright

Homer, poet of ancient Greece (engraving)
8634999 Homer, poet of ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homer, poet of ancient Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Portrait of Jerzy Kosinski, May 7, 1976
SOB4825463 Portrait of Jerzy Kosinski, May 7, 1976 by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); (add.info.: Portrait of Jerzy Kosinski, May 7, 1976 ); © Sophie Bassouls

Illustration for Bleak House by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664347 Illustration for Bleak House by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skimpole and the Stranger)

Illustration for Bleak House by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664339 Illustration for Bleak House by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Dedlock on the staircase)

Myrtle Grove, Youghal, which belonged to Sir Walter Raleigh (litho)
8633725 Myrtle Grove, Youghal, which belonged to Sir Walter Raleigh (litho) by Harper, Charles George (1863-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Myrtle Grove, Youghal)

Cicero, Roman statesman and writer (litho)
8673388 Cicero, Roman statesman and writer (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cicero, Roman statesman and writer)

Fielding Lodge, Twerton-on-Avon, Bath, one of Henry Fielding's residences (b/w photo)
8673270 Fielding Lodge, Twerton-on-Avon, Bath, one of Henry Fielding's residences (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fielding Lodge)

Stefan George, German symbolist poet (b/w photo)
8673214 Stefan George, German symbolist poet (b/w photo) by Hilsdorf, Theodor (1868-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stefan George (1868-1933), German symbolist poet

Pietro Cossa, Italian dramatist (engraving)
8626260 Pietro Cossa, Italian dramatist (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pietro Cossa (1830-1881), Italian dramatist

Giuseppe Giusti, Italian poet and satirist (engraving)
8626281 Giuseppe Giusti, Italian poet and satirist (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giuseppe Giusti (1809-1850), Italian poet and satirist

Melchiorre Cesarotti, Italian poet and translator (engraving)
8626276 Melchiorre Cesarotti, Italian poet and translator (engraving) by Matteini, Teodoro (1754-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melchiorre Cesarotti (1730-1808)

Scene from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (colour litho)
8626254 Scene from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (colour litho) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy)

Scene from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (colour litho)
8626253 Scene from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (colour litho) by Italian School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sebastian Brant, German Renaissance humanist and satirist. (woodcut)
8626182 Sebastian Brant, German Renaissance humanist and satirist. (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastian Brant (1457-1521)

Webb's County Terrace (engraving)
8622262 Webb's County Terrace (engraving) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Webb's County Terrace)

Alexander von Humboldt in his study, Berlin (engraving)
8676780 Alexander von Humboldt in his study, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Relics of Robert Burns (engraving)
8676691 Relics of Robert Burns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Scottish poet Robert Burns)

Charles Dickens, English novelist (engraving)
8676514 Charles Dickens, English novelist (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dickens (1812-1870), English novelist

Holyrood Chapel (litho)
8673937 Holyrood Chapel (litho) by Wylie, Jenny (fl. c.1905-20); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holyrood Chapel. Illustration for The Life of Sir Walter Scott by G Le Grys Norgate (Methuen)

Isle of Man (litho)
8673936 Isle of Man (litho) by Wylie, Jenny (fl. c.1905-20); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isle of Man. Illustration for The Life of Sir Walter Scott by G Le Grys Norgate (Methuen)

West Bow, Edinburgh (litho)
8673934 West Bow, Edinburgh (litho) by Wylie, Jenny (fl. c.1905-20); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Bow, Edinburgh. Illustration for The Life of Sir Walter Scott by G Le Grys Norgate (Methuen)

St Patrick's, Dublin (litho)
8673933 St Patrick's, Dublin (litho) by Wylie, Jenny (fl. c.1905-20); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patrick's, Dublin)

Woodstock (litho)
8673928 Woodstock (litho) by Wylie, Jenny (fl. c.1905-20); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodstock. Illustration for The Life of Sir Walter Scott by G Le Grys Norgate (Methuen)

Kinfauns Castle (litho)
8673927 Kinfauns Castle (litho) by Wylie, Jenny (fl. c.1905-20); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kinfauns Castle. Illustration for The Life of Sir Walter Scott by G Le Grys Norgate (Methuen)

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In this captivating collection of portraits, we catch a glimpse into the world of "the author. " From the intellectual brilliance of Albert Einstein to the poetic genius of Rabindranath Tagore, these photographs transport us back to Berlin in 1930. The black and white photo captures their deep connection and shared pursuit of knowledge. Moving on to Lytton Strachey's oil painting from 1916, we are introduced to a different side of "the author. " With bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, Strachey brings his subject to life. Emily Bronte's portrait follows suit, painted with delicate strokes that reveal her enigmatic spirit, and is as if we can almost hear the words she penned in Wuthering Heights. Frederick Lemaitre's lithograph takes us into the realm of theater and drama. The intensity in his eyes hints at the passion he brought to every performance. Meanwhile, William Hogarth's illustrations depict scenes from Don Quixote, showcasing both humor and heroism. Albrecht Durer's etching transports us further back in time, capturing him at the tender age of 26. His youthful determination shines through as he gazes directly at us. RB Cunninghame Graham's oil painting adds a touch of mystery with its intriguing composition. We wonder what stories lie behind those piercing eyes. Little Tom Thumb makes an appearance in a charming print from 1938—a reminder that even small voices can have a big impact on literature. Don Quixote appears once again—this time immortalized for an advertisement for Globeol—an unexpected twist blending fiction with commerce. Finally, Francois Boucher's engraved illustration takes us into Moliere’s world—a whimsical depiction filled with love and longing. The collection concludes with Georges de Porto Riche captured by late 19th-century photography—a moment frozen in time for future generations to admire his contributions as a playwright and poet.