Thomas Burke Collection

The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William Hogarth
The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). A man with a chain and padlock round his neck, carrying a " load of mischief" : a woman holding a glass of gin rides on his back

West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House, Piccadilly, c1830, 1943). Creator: Unknown
West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House, Piccadilly, c1830, 1943). Coaches carrying mail between London and counties in the south-west of England

Athletes using various techniques at the start of the mens 100 metres at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece
6000188 Athletes using various techniques at the start of the mens 100 metres at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, 1896 (coloured photo) by Greek Photographer

Chevalier d Eon, 1771. Creator: Thomas Burke
Chevalier d Eon, 1771

Sign Board from the White Hart, Witley, Surrey, c1750, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Sign Board from the White Hart, Witley, Surrey, c1750, (1943). Wooden sign made c1750, from The White Hart pub which dates from the 16th century

Dr. Syntax Reading His Tour in the Kitchen of the Dun Cow, c1815, (1943)
Dr. Syntax Reading His " Tour" in the Kitchen of the Dun Cow, c1815, (1943). Syntax now felt a strong desire, To smoke his pipe by kitchen fire...When, having supp d and drunk his ale

Inn and Post Office, 1830, (1943). Creator: Eugene Louis Lami
Inn and Post Office, 1830, (1943). A group of men stand outside the Coach and Horses Inn. Stables or inns were used as posts for the despatch and reception of mail by horse or coach

A Bedroom at an Inn, 1830, (1943). Creator: Eugene Louis Lami
A Bedroom at an Inn, 1830, (1943). Interior with a four-poster bed, fireplace, and washstand. The bed is so high that a set of steps has been provided to climb up to it

The Trip to Jerusalem, Nottingham, 1943. Creator: C. Freestone
The Trip to Jerusalem, Nottingham, 1943. View of Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem public house and Castle Rock, Nottingham. The pub, one of several claiming to be the oldest in England

The Kings Arms, Dorchester, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Kings Arms, Dorchester, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). A coach arrives at an inn in Dorset. Watercolour in the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Innocence, 1794. Artist: Thomas Burke
Innocence, 1794. Four putti around a woman with attributes of innocence. One of four paintings

Wisdom, 1794. Artist: Thomas Burke
Wisdom, 1794. Four putti around a woman with attributes of wisdom. One of four paintings

Providence, 1794. Artist: Thomas Burke
Providence, 1794. Four putti around a woman with attributes of providence. One of four paintings

Happiness, 1794. Artist: Thomas Burke
Happiness, 1794. Four putti around a woman with attributes of happiness. One of four paintings

Happiness, 1799. Artist: Thomas Burke
Happiness, 1799. Allegorical image showing the figure of Happiness seated and surrounded by cherubs and attributes. One of four engravings made from frescos by JF Rigaud, R.A

Lady Rushout and her Daughter, 1784, (1902). Artist: Thomas Burke
Lady Rushout and her Daughter, 1784. After Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807). From The Connoisseur Vol. III [Otto Limited, London, 1902.]

Angelica Kauffmann in the Character of Design listening to the Inspiration of Poetry, 1782, (1921)
Angelica Kauffmann in the Character of Design listening to the Inspiration of Poetry, 1782. By Thomas Burke (1749-1815) after a work by Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807)

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Thomas Burke was a versatile artist and creator, known for his diverse range of works spanning different genres and time periods. Born in the late 18th century, he left an indelible mark on the art world with his unique style and attention to detail. One of Burke's notable creations is "West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House, Piccadilly" from around 1830. This piece captures the bustling atmosphere of a coffee house during that era, showcasing Burke's ability to depict everyday life with precision. In another work titled "The Man with the Load of Mischief, " created in the 18th century by William Hogarth but later reimagined by Burke in 1943, we see his talent for reinterpretation and storytelling. The painting portrays a man carrying a heavy burden while mischief ensues around him, highlighting both humor and social commentary. Burke also ventured into sports imagery with his colored photograph capturing athletes using various techniques at the start of the men's 100 meters race during the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece in 1896. This demonstrates his versatility as an artist who could capture movement and athleticism alongside more traditional subjects. Not limited to paintings alone, it also dabbled in signboard design like "Chevalier d Eon" from 1771. His skillful craftsmanship shines through as he creates an eye-catching sign that reflects historical figures or events. Additionally, Burke contributed to preserving history through artworks such as "Sign Board from White Hart" depicting Surrey circa 1750. By recreating this signboard from earlier times in modern-day context (1943), he ensures that important cultural artifacts are not forgotten. Another example of his dedication to historical representation can be seen in "Dr. Syntax Reading His Tour. " Painted around c1815 but recreated by Burke himself (1943), this artwork brings alive scenes from Dr.