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.
11 illustrations
A standing figure wears a divided breastpiece, layered robes and a wrapped headdress, carrying a vessel beside him.
Queen Victoria appears in a small portrait wearing a crown and ceremonial dress.
A moustached man poses in an embroidered coat, fur-trimmed cape and plumed hat with a staff at his side.
A solemn company gathers beneath tall banners around a covered structure carried above the ground.
A standing figure in a veil and bright clothing wears many necklaces, forehead ornaments and bracelets.
A large circular disc forms the centre of a fan-shaped design surrounded by rays, small round ornaments and curling side pieces.
The Infanta stands among richly dressed children beneath a hanging canopy and dense foliage.
A broad group dressed in white gathers beneath leafy trees around a seated woman.
A crowned bearded king gestures towards three attendants in bright court dress.
A group of men wears elaborate robes, headdresses and insignia in a formal studio arrangement.
A long-haired man wearing a headband and loose dark robe sits on a wooden chair.
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