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 striped tiger springs towards an armed rider upon a camel against a dark desert landscape.
Two armed riders advance across a pale desert while a walking figure carries long chains.
Robed figures stand around a bright altar beneath hanging fabrics, weapons and circular shields.
A camel with one large hump stands against a plain pale background.