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.
10 illustrations
Rows of polished stones display pale star effects, bright central bands and mottled flashes of colour.
Round beads and patterned cylindrical elements frame a broad geometric pendant.
A white-bearded ruler in a green robe sits against deep red cushions with long bead necklaces across his chest.
A long strand of beads surrounds a large perforated disc and several smaller fragments.
A smooth dark mask with deeply set eyes and a long narrow nose rests above a measuring scale.
Oval polished stones contain branching dark forms resembling plants and fine fern fronds.
A bronze dragon curves upwards from an ornate base to hold a large translucent ball above its head.
Front, side and rear views show a heavy carved stone object with a fierce face and tapering lower body.
Large blue cabochons and pale pearls cover a gold cross with dangling pendants.
A crowned figure sits upright on an ornate throne with both hands extended.
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