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.
6 illustrations
A richly dressed figure bends over a high parapet beneath a dark sky crossed by pale jagged light.
Four crowned lords stand in elaborate patterned cloaks with their long swords and distinctive profiles.
A tall white-robed figure faces forward against a black field scattered with pale cloud forms.
Small armoured soldiers swing long swords and carry round shields while their bent legs suggest rapid movement.
A horse-like creature with great feathered wings flies in profile with a small mounted figure.
A great pale curved form sweeps across a black field crowded with fantastic creatures and curling shapes.
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