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
Raiko encounters a weeping woman beside a mountain stream on the way to the Goblin King's stronghold.
A young woman extends her hand towards a crowned head within a squat iron stove.
A young woman raises one hand between a wild-haired flying figure and a crouching prince.
An immense eagle spreads its wings above a mountainous landscape and distant towers.
A young woman raises one hand from an ornate bed while a richly dressed man sits beside her.