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.
4 illustrations
A crowned ruler looks down from a high balcony over ranks of armed men.
A black sailing ship leans above a dark sea while fine rays rise through an almost empty sky.
Large orchid-like forms drift above a woman in an ornate long gown.
A small rider holds a dark round object while seated upon a long-necked creature with enormous bat-like wings.
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