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.
5 illustrations
Two figures embrace on a rocky bank beside still water beneath steep mountain walls.
A pale figure sits within a high rocky opening with a star shining above her head.
Three figures gather around a box-like instrument on a tall tripod in a mountain landscape.
A dark monkey-like figure clings to a tall pole beside a bed and a group of strange watchers.
A company gathers at the foot of broad steps leading to an enthroned figure.