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
A large oval portrait of a young man is enclosed by many smaller named heads.
A robed ruler sits beneath a canopy while attendants and camel riders assemble before him.
A striped tiger springs towards an armed rider upon a camel against a dark desert landscape.
Two armed riders advance across a pale desert while a walking figure carries long chains.
Robed figures stand around a bright altar beneath hanging fabrics, weapons and circular shields.
Small repeated figures occupy horizontal bands inside an elaborate architectural frame.
A narrow printed document stands inside a richly decorated architectural frame above a dark hanging seal.
A polished open floor extends beneath a long balcony and rows of windows.
A line of marching figures and several mounted riders crosses a broad town street lined with spectators.
A camel with one large hump stands against a plain pale background.
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