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.
3 illustrations
A small winged figure emerges among broad flowers, patterned leaves and long diagonal strands.
A great winged figure bends forward with lowered head and arms held close to the body.
A large winged figure spreads its arms above two children crossing an uneven riverside path.