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.
6 illustrations
A slender pale figure rises from a broad black garment layered with pointed panels and small star-like ornaments.
A slender visitor in an elaborate ruff stands with a fan and a long cane among fantastic flowers.
A standing figure in a veil and bright clothing wears many necklaces, forehead ornaments and bracelets.
A large seated figure wears a decorated ceremonial costume covered with round ornaments.
A white horse lifts its forelegs while an elaborately dressed rider sits above a patterned saddle.
A tall robed figure sits on a pale mount beneath a canopy of trees.
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