Discover historical illustrations by subject, artist and book.
Creation and rebellion in Blake’s illuminated plates.
Norwegian fairy tales illustrated by Kay Nielsen.
Four colour drawings from a 1908 Gnostic text.
From the dark wood to Paradise with Gustave Doré.
Ethelwynne Quail’s visions of the spirit world.
Art Deco studies of fear by John Vassos.
10 illustrations
An immense winged guardian stands high above a clustered town while another winged figure occupies the far side.
A young prince sits beneath a tree with a dog resting against his legs.
A crowned ruler and richly dressed company surround the seated young prince.
A young woman leans out over a high stone parapet with one arm extended into the distance.
A tiger’s face emerges between large dark leaves and curling branches.
A huge indistinct figure rises above a tightly gathered town with its arms spread across the sky.
A thick gnarled tree spreads irregular branches across a pale clearing.
A heavily cloaked figure sits bent forward beside a glowing fire, one hand supporting the face.
A young man stands alone beside a long forked branch and sparse leaves.
A sombre castle and its reflections occupy a narrow vertical composition.
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