William Collins And Sons Collection (#5)

Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Creator: William Henry Hunt
Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Detail from Primroses and Birds Nest, painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

Lowestoft Mug with Scale Border, Decorated with Flowers, late 18th century, (1944). Pot made in the Lowestoft Porcelain Factory at Lowestoft, Suffolk, which was active from 1757 to 1802

Rosa Provincialis and Forget-Me-Not, c1680, (1946). Creator: Alexander Marshal
Rosa Provincialis and Forget-Me-Not, c1680, (1946). Botanical painting made for King William III. From " British Garden Flowers", by George M. Taylor. [Collins, London, 1946]

The Anglers Pool, 1809, (1946). Creator: John James Chalon
The Anglers Pool, 1809, (1946). People fishing in still water from a boat. Painting in the collection of the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery. From " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G

Worcester teapot and bowl, c1765-1770, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Worcester teapot and bowl, c1765-1770, (1944). Porcelain made by Royal Worcester. From " English Pottery and China, by Cecilia Sempill. [Collins, London, 1944]

Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William Parsons
Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Botanical illustration from " The Genus Rosa" by Ellen Willmott. [1910-1914]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Gannets, 1836, (1942). Creator: John James Audubon
Gannets, 1836, (1942). Seabirds, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London

Arctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Creator: John James Audubon
Arctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Seabird diving into the sea, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London

Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Illustration from " Curtiss Botanical Magazine" founded by William Curtis. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Map showing British battlefields, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Map showing British battlefields, 1944. Battles marked include Marston Moor, 1644; Flodden, 1513; Culloden, 1746; Naseby, 1645; Edgehill, 1642; Hastings, 1066

Patterns for tableware, late 18th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Patterns for tableware, late 18th century, (1944). Designs for ceramics from the first pattern book of Josiah Wedgwood begun shortly after 1759

Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby

Staffordshire teapot decorated with applied reliefs, c1755, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Staffordshire teapot decorated with applied reliefs, c1755, (1944). Ceramic teapot with grapevine design, and handles and spout in the form of vine stems. Dr J.W.L

Slipware Dish by Thomas Toft, c1675, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Slipware Dish by Thomas Toft, c1675, (1944). The design shows, though incorrectly, the Royal Arms of England. The initials C.R. stand for Charles II

Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

The Invasion of Italy, 1944. Creator: Edward Ardizzone
The Invasion of Italy, 1944. Scene from the Second World War: [British] troops and vehicles embarking on invasion craft at " Charlie" beach near Santa Teresa di Riva, Sicily

Peacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies... c1930s, (1945). Creator: Vere Temple
Peacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies - Vanessa io, Vanessa urticae and Vannessa c-album, c1930s, (1945). Aglais io, Aglais urticae and Polygonia c-album - chrysalises

Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Evergreen Alkanet, Tuberous-Rooted Comfrey, Lungwort, Jacobs Ladder, Borage, Gromwell, Houndstongue, Bugloss

Dragonflies, c1930s, (1945). Creator: Vere Temple
Dragonflies, c1930s, (1945). Male and female of Agrion splendens, a type of damselfly; male Libellula fulva, the scarce chaser dragonfly; nymph case of Agrion splendens; Pimpla instigator

Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Botanical illustration from " British Flowering Plants" by William Baxter. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Combined Naval and Military Forces, Burma, 27th March, 1825, (1944). Creators: Thomas Stothard
Combined Naval and Military Forces, Burma, 27th March, 1825, (1944). Scene from the First Anglo-Burmese War, fought between the British and Burmese empires

Birch Weevils: Curculio betulae, 1794, (1945). Creator: Edward Donovan
Birch Weevils: Curculio betulae, 1794, (1945). Illustration by Edward Donovan from his " Natural History of British Insects". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor

Orpine, 1777, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Orpine, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

Salmon Fishing, 1844, (1946). Creator: John F Tennant
Salmon Fishing, 1844, (1946). Men fishing for salmon in a river. Painting in the Bentlif Art Gallery, Maidstone Museum, Kent. From " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G. Boulenger

Anchor-Faced Wasp: Vespa rufa, 1839, (1945). Creator: John Curtis
Anchor-Faced Wasp: Vespa rufa, 1839, (1945). The red wasp - Vespula rufa. Illustration by John Curtis from his " British Entomology". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor

Yellow Flag, 1808, (1944). Creator: Pierre-Joseph Redoute
Yellow Flag, 1808, (1944). Iris - botanical illustration from " Les Liliacees" [Liliaceae, plants of the lily family], written and illustrated by Pierre-Joseph Redoute

Drawing room chairs, 1808, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Drawing room chairs, 1808, (1946). Designs for Regency furniture from " A Collection of Designs for Household Furniture and Interior Decoration" by George Smith

Grey Seal, c1905, (1943). Creator: John Guille Millais
Grey Seal, c1905, (1943). From " Mammals of Great Britain and Ireland" by John Guille Millais. [1904-1906]. Published in " Wildlife of Britain, by F. Fraser Darling

Honeysuckle, 1777, (1944). Creator: William Kilburn
Honeysuckle, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

Crane-Fly: Tipula longicornis, 1834, (1945). Creator: John Curtis
Crane-Fly: Tipula longicornis, 1834, (1945). Tipula unca. Illustration by John Curtis from his " British Entomology". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor

Magpie or Currant Moth: Phalaena grossulariata, 1813, (1945). Creator: Edward Donovan
Magpie or Currant Moth: Phalaena grossulariata, 1813, (1945). Illustration by Edward Donovan from his " Natural History of British Insects"

The Opening of the Great Exhibition by Queen Victoria on May 1st, 1851, 1942. Creator
The Opening of the Great Exhibition by Queen Victoria on May 1st, 1851, (1942). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) opening the Great Exhibition in the purpose-built Crystal Palace in Londons Hyde Park

George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, c1660s?, (1944). Creator: Peter Lely
George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, c1660s?, (1944). Portrait of English soldier George Monck, Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670)

Silver Stripe Hawk Moth: Sphinx celerio, 1797, (1945). Creator: Edward Donovan
Silver Stripe Hawk Moth: Sphinx celerio, 1797, (1945). The larvae of the silver-striped hawk-moth, now known as Hippotion celerio, typically feed on the leaves of plants such as the grape vine

A Victorian Grandmother Driving in a Pony Carriage... early-mid 19th century, (1942)
A Victorian Grandmother Driving in a Pony Carriage with her Granddaughter, early-mid 19th century, (1942). From " Life Among the English", by Rose Macaulay. [Collins, London, 1942]

Atlantic salmon - Grilse, Smolt and Parr, 1887, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Atlantic salmon - Grilse, Smolt and Parr, 1887, (1946). At different points in their maturation and life cycle, Atlantic salmon are known as parr, smolt, grilse, grilt, kelt, slink

Ladybird and Daddy-Long-Legs: Coccinella and Tipula oleracea, 1720, (1945). Creator: Halett
Ladybird and Daddy-Long-Legs: Coccinella and Tipula oleracea, 1720, (1945). Larva, pupa and adult forms of insects found in Britain

View of Dover, 1747, (1944). Creator: Richard Wilson
View of Dover, 1747, (1944). The town of Dover on the south coast of Kent, with the castle and cliffs in the distance. Dover was the site of the Battle of Sandwich, also called the Battle of Dover

Polecat, c1905, (1943). Creator: Archibald Thorburn
Polecat, c1905, (1943). From " Mammals of Great Britain and Ireland" by John Guille Millais. [1904-1906]. Published in " Wildlife of Britain, by F. Fraser Darling

Bristol White-Glass Enamel-Painted Vase, 1946. Creator: Unknown
Bristol white-glass enamel-painted vase, mid 18th century, (1946). Vase decorated with butterflies and birds. From " English Glass, by W. B. Honey. [Collins, London, 1946]

Common Frogs, 1908, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Common Frogs, 1908, (1943). Species of frog found throughout much of Europe. From " The Tailless Batrachians of Europe" by Boulenger. Published in " Wildlife of Britain, by F

The Post House, c1800?, (1942). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Post House, c1800?, (1942). A coach has stopped at the Sun Inn in Bodmin, Cornwall. Two women are helped down the steps

St. Kilda Mice, 1899, (1943). Creator: P. J. Smit
St. Kilda Mice, 1899, (1943). Type of mouse found only on the remote islands of the St Kilda archipelago of northwest Scotland. From " The Proceedings of the Zoological Society", 1899

A Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, Section II, Fish, 1940, (1946). Creator: Unknown
A Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, Section II, Fish, 1940, (1946). Cover Design for the Curwen Press : page of text with illustration of cutlery and grapevine

Large glass vase, 1946. Creator: Unknown
Large glass vase, 1946. Undated vase made by James Powell and Sons, also known as Whitefriars Glass, at Wealdstone, Harrow, north London. From " English Glass, by W. B. Honey

Pheasant Shooting near Uxbridge, c1824, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Pheasant Shooting near Uxbridge, c1824, (1943). Hunters and dogs in the countryside to the west of London. From " Wildlife of Britain, by F. Fraser Darling. [Collins, London, 1943]

An Eighteenth-Century Rendezvous, c1744, (1942). Creator: Joseph Highmore
An Eighteenth-Century Rendezvous, c1744, (1942). Illustration to " Pamela" by Samuel Richardson. Published in " Life Among the English", by Rose Macaulay. [Collins, London, 1942]

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"William Collins and Sons: A Journey through Time and Art" Step into the world of William Collins and Sons, a captivating collection of artworks that transport you to different eras. From Evening Church in 1830 by Samuel Palmer to The Village of Kineton, Warwickshire in 1885-1887 by an unknown artist, each piece tells its own story. In My First Sermon (1863) and My Second Sermon (1864), John Everett Millais captures the essence of religious devotion with his masterful brushstrokes. These paintings evoke a sense of reverence and contemplation. Travel back even further with Matthew Paris's Map of Great Britain from around 1250. This ancient map showcases the intricate network of rivers and towns in southern England and Wales, offering a glimpse into medieval geography. Boston, Lincolnshire in 1838 takes us on a visual journey through time as we explore this historic town through an unknown artist's eyes. The attention to detail brings the past alive before our very eyes. John Everett Millais returns with his portrait capturing John Ruskin during 1853-1854. This painting not only immortalizes Ruskin but also reflects Millais' skill at capturing human emotion on canvas. The Battle of Naseby (1645) by Dupuis transports us to one of England's most significant conflicts during the English Civil War. Through this artwork, we can almost hear the clash of swords and feel the tension in the air. Eric Ravilious' Runway Perspective from 1941 offers a unique perspective on World War II aviation history. The meticulous details bring life to this wartime scene, showcasing bravery amidst chaos. Thomas Lawrence's portrayal presents Arthur Wellesley, better known as Duke Wellington during his triumphant years between 1814-1815. His commanding presence emanates strength and leadership.