Edmund Sullivan Collection

Illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1900. Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

Don Quixote. Pen Sketch from Line: An Art Study, 1923. Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Don Quixote. Pen Sketch from Line: An Art Study, 1923. A Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Published in two volumes, in 1605 and 1615

Abou Ben Adhem: - I Pray Thee Then Write Me As One Who Loves His Fellow Men, 1916, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

And When The Angel Showed Him The Names Of Those Whom Love Of God Had Blest, 1916, (1917). Lo! Ben Adhems Name Led All The Rest. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

The Tavern Door, 1916, (1917). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
The Tavern Door, 1916, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

The Happy Man Found, 1918, (1918). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
The Happy Man Found, 1918, (1918). From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]

The Hermit Visits The Caliph, 1918, (1918). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
The Hermit Visits The Caliph, 1918, (1918). From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]

We Come Up Through Many Slaveries Into Freedom, c1918, (1918). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
We Come Up Through Many Slaveries Into Freedom, c1918, (1918). The title is a quote from The Hive by Will Levington Comfort published in 1918. From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby

The Cartoonist - Stage VI, c1920. Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
The Cartoonist - Stage VI, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - E J Sullivan and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

The Cartoonist - Stage IV, c1920. Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
The Cartoonist - Stage IV, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - E J Sullivan and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

Tobys Pride, c1930. Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Tobys Pride, c1930. From The Studio Volume 99. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1930]

The Symbol Shop, c1898, (1924). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
The Symbol Shop, c1898. Illustration to Sartor Resartus by Thomas Carlyle (1795?1881). From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

Le Rois Amuse, 1910, (1924). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Le Rois Amuse, 1910. Illustration to The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881). From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

The Fall of the Card, c1889-1924, (1924). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
The Fall of the Card. From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

Mephistopheles and Faust, 1923. Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Mephistopheles and Faust, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

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Edmund Joseph Sullivan, a renowned artist of the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of illustration. With his exceptional talent and keen eye for detail, he brought to life some of literature's most iconic characters and scenes. In his Illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam from 1900, Sullivan masterfully captured the essence of Persian poetry through intricate brushstrokes and vibrant colors. His portrayal transported readers to a realm where beauty and philosophy intertwined. Another notable work by Sullivan was his Scene from The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in 1927. Through haunting imagery, he depicted the duality within human nature, leaving viewers captivated by the inner struggle between good and evil. Sullivan's Pen Sketch from Line: An Art Study in 1923 showcased his versatility as an artist. In this piece featuring Don Quixote, he skillfully blended lines to create depth and movement, breathing life into Miguel de Cervantes' beloved character. But it wasn't just classic literature that inspired Sullivan; he also delved into spiritual themes with works like Abou Ben Adhem: - I Pray Thee Then Write Me As One Who Loves His Fellow Men in 1916. This poignant illustration portrayed love for humanity as a noble virtue worth cherishing. In And When The Angel Showed Him The Names Of Those Whom Love Of God Had Blest (1916), Sullivan explored divine blessings through delicate strokes that conveyed both grace and reverence. The Tavern Door (1916) presented a scene filled with intrigue as figures gathered around its entrance. With meticulous attention to detail, Sullivan invited viewers into this mysterious world full of hidden stories waiting to be discovered. Sullivan's artistry extended beyond illustrations; he also created captivating cartoons such as The Cartoonist - Stage VI (c1920). Through humor and wit, he shed light on the creative process, offering a glimpse into the mind of an artist.