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
Red, blue, green and gold polygons repeat across a horizontal band above a broad purple field.
Several ornate lamps hang at different heights against a black background.
A standing figure holds one hand against a towering panel of interlaced stars.
Two small figures stand between towering columns beneath a decorated ceiling.
A narrow window and a tall panel of circular patterns stand above shallow steps.
A cluster of large and small circular forms contains interlocking polygons and star-like lines.
Dense geometric tracery fills a high rectangular opening divided into vertical panels.
Interlocking polygonal panels fill a broad gateway between stepped stone pillars.
A finely patterned gate stands between square piers topped by geometric finials.
Two figures dance beneath a bright suspended polygonal lamp against a dark night sky.
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