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 standing figure holds its hands before the upper body above a broad lower torso and rectangular support.
A broad rounded capital rises above a narrow decorated column.
A sculptor in a loose work garment stands between a small clay bust and a much larger seated male figure.
A dark-haired older woman bends over a tiny nude human form held between her hands.