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.
4 illustrations
A robed figure stands upon the surface of the water before a small boat, while waves spread between the solitary body and its watching occupants.
A tiny vessel carries a pale, fluttering sail across a broad blue sea.
Two small figures sit together behind the neck of an immense winged creature.
Two figures ride a small vessel towards a tall sailing ship.