Wood Engraver Collection

Engraving by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker, wood engraver of the 19th Century
3077841 Engraving by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker, wood engraver of the 19th Century; (add.info.: Engraving by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) a Belgium wood engraver

Cartoon titled Sauce for the Gander commenting on the engineers strike in Newcastle which supported the reduction of
5308831 Cartoon titled Sauce for the Gander commenting on the engineers strike in Newcastle which supported the reduction of working hours to nine hours a day; (add.info)

Samuel Butler's Hudibras
5308450 Samuel Butler's Hudibras'.; (add.info.: Engraving for Samuel Butler's Hudibras'. Hudibras (left) and Ralpho (right) were confined in stocks as a form of public humiliation

A brother and sister living together, 1850
3478581 A brother and sister living together, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a brother and sister living together)

A Japanese wood-engraver, 1864. Creator: Unknown
A Japanese wood-engraver, 1864....from a sketch by our Artist at Yokohama. It is painful here to observe the uncomfortable position of the Japanese engraver at his work - to see how he is doubled up

Thomas Bewick, 19th century (engraving)
6199848 Thomas Bewick, 19th century (engraving) by Bacon, Frederick (1803-87); 20.3x15.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: after James Ramsay (1789-1854)

Riault (The Wood Engraver), 1860. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Riault (The Wood Engraver), 1860

Versatile - Averil Mackenzie-Grieve (1903-1975) - Writer, Wood-engraver, Linguist, Traveller, Dress-designer, Editor and Stamp Collector! 1940

Portrait of Gillis van Breen, 1568-1617 (pen and brush)
5670798 Portrait of Gillis van Breen, 1568-1617 (pen and brush) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 22.3x17.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Wood Engraver (engraving)
2802014 Wood Engraver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood Engraver. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Tame peewit relaxing by the fire with pet cat and dog in a house in winter
6337394 Tame peewit relaxing by the fire with pet cat and dog in a house in winter by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Samuel Putnam Avery, 1863. Creator: Charles Loring Elliott
Samuel Putnam Avery, 1863

Wood engraver, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Wood engraver, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Lumberjack is working to cut down a tree, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1711

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Delve into the captivating world of wood engraving, an art form deeply rooted in history. Thomas Bewick, a pioneer in this technique during the 19th century, left an indelible mark with intricate engravings like 'Riault (The Wood Engraver)' by James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Averil Mackenzie-Grieve, a versatile contemporary artist, continues to breathe new life into this medium. Witness the delicate pen and brush work of a 16th-century masterpiece, 'Portrait of Gillis van Breen.' The wood engraver's artistry transcends time, as seen in the cozy scene of a tame peewit relaxing by the fire with pet cat and dog in a winter house, depicted in a charming 19th-century engraving by Samuel Putnam Avery. Charles Loring Elliott captured the essence of this craft in his 1863 work, 'Wood Engraver.' Even in the 16th century, Jost Amman's engravings showcased the skill and dedication of wood engravers, as evidenced by their intricate details. And let us not forget the raw power of nature, as depicted in Jan Luyken's engraving of a lumberjack diligently working to cut down a tree. The wood engraver's art is a testament to the beauty and resilience of nature, and the unyielding creativity of the human spirit.