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
A woman with short curled hair wears a light gathered dress with flowers at the shoulder.
A crested warrior carries a round shield, a long weapon and a cluster of feathered ornaments.
A low rectangular structure with decorated side panels rises behind a central flight of steps.
A stylised human profile emerges from curling stone ornament on a wall.
A narrow vertical carving combines faces, curling forms and a large projecting headpiece.
A human figure rests on bent arms with knees raised and head turned towards the viewer.
Broad steps lead to a dark doorway between carved columns and richly decorated walls.
A feathered human form fills a densely carved vertical panel with a large curved lower border.
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