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.
8 illustrations
During the journey to Camaralzaman's homeland, the prince discovers a red inscribed stone tied into Badoura's girdle while she sleeps.
A long-haired young woman stands beside a tall, heavily layered bed.
A small sleepless woman lies at the top of an immense stack of patterned mattresses under a curtained canopy.
A pale-robed woman descends an enclosed garden path with a round vessel in one hand.
A round domed pavilion stands upon steps beside slender trees.
A small winged figure hovers above a reclining man beside his belongings.
A group of men gathers around an elderly speaker with an outstretched hand.
A crowned girl faces an elderly official holding a large volume.
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