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.
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A large circular diagram divides named spirits among compass directions, with seasons written near its centre.
A white-robed elderly figure appears above a seated courtier on a wooden veranda.
Two standing figures hold writing slates above the head of a seated participant.
Pale spirits hover among red branches high above a rough shore while a small cloaked figure approaches below.
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