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.
9 illustrations
Mounted warriors surge across an open slope with long lances raised.
Storm-driven water and ghostly warriors surround the boat carrying Yoshitsune and his companion Benkei.
Raiko encounters a weeping woman beside a mountain stream on the way to the Goblin King's stronghold.
Mounted warriors rise above a crowded field of spears, shields and fallen bodies.
A warrior with an elaborate gold-and-black helmet rests against a tree above a moonlit lake.
Two armoured warriors confront one another with raised swords and broad shields.
A mass of helmeted warriors fills the lower field beneath long upright spears and a bright standard.
A struggling man stands among warriors whose raised spears and extended arms enclose him.
Birds, beasts and fantastic faces interweave among dark branches and curling plants.
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