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.
9 illustrations
A small red-cloaked figure walks among immense dark trees and scattered lights.
Pale figures rise above breaking waves beneath a luminous sky.
A great white swan curves beside a woman within a wooded ceremonial setting.
A crowd of lightly clothed figures dances among golden trees and bright columns.
A reclining woman rests beside a dark-haired man below an immense glowing oval.
A seated woman occupies a leafy pavilion beside a slender stand and a pale animal-like form.
Small figures follow a green path towards a distant hilltop building.
A luminous female figure rises before a gathered company in a great hall.
A pale figure floats above a small dark-clothed watcher and scattered circular forms.
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