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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The visitor appears as a bright figure beyond the shaded foreground, while the human pair turn towards the approaching shape.
The raised hand of the winged teacher gives the small group a clear direction of attention.
A barefoot girl approaches a bright opening among leafy branches.
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