Essayists Collection

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-82), American poet, philosopher, essayist (albumen photo)
AQS336813 Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-82), American poet, philosopher, essayist (albumen photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); 13.3x10 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Portrait of Charles Lamb (litho)
820007 Portrait of Charles Lamb (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Lamb, English essayist. From a portrait by Meyer, drawn by J A Vinter)

Portrait of Jonathan Swift (engraving)
819903 Portrait of Jonathan Swift (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonathan Swift, Irish satirist)

Joseph Addison (oil on canvas)
3035879 Joseph Addison (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (studio of); 73.5x61.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 - 17 June 1719)

Portrait of Charles Dudley Warner (litho)
819923 Portrait of Charles Dudley Warner (litho) by Dielman, Frederick (1847-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dudley Warner, American essayist and novelist)

Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson (litho)
819937 Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, lecturer and poet)

Portrait of Hugh Boyd (engraving)
819888 Portrait of Hugh Boyd (engraving) by Home, Robert (1752-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Boyd, Irish essayist, and the supposed author of Letters of Junius)

Portrait of Charles Lamb (engraving)
819908 Portrait of Charles Lamb (engraving) by Hancock, Robert (1730-1817) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Lamb, English essayist)

Joseph Addison, 1718 (oil on canvas)
3035881 Joseph Addison, 1718 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 127x101.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 - 17 June 1719), English essayist

Antonin Proust, c. 1884 (etching)
1071352 Antonin Proust, c.1884 (etching) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 11.4x6.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Antonin Proust (1832-1905)

Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson (engraving)
819979 Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist)

Portrait of Jonathan Swift (engraving)
819892 Portrait of Jonathan Swift (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonathan Swift, Irish satirist, essayist and political pamphleteer)

Portrait of Jonathan Swift (engraving)
819863 Portrait of Jonathan Swift (engraving) by Bindon, Francis (c.1690-1765) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonathan Swift, Irish satirist, essayist and political pamphleteer)

Leigh Hunt (engraving)
812545 Leigh Hunt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leigh Hunt, English critic, essayist, poet and writer)

Michel de Montaigne (engraving)
812492 Michel de Montaigne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel de Montaigne, French writer, philosopher and essayist)

Portrait of August Strindberg (b / w photo)
815144 Portrait of August Strindberg (b/w photo) by Swedish Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of August Strindberg, Swedish playwright, novelist, poet)

Joseph Addison, Esquire (engraving)
964931 Joseph Addison, Esquire (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Addison, Esquire)

Dr Johnson (engraving)
979860 Dr Johnson (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Johnson, popularly known as Dr Johnson, English poet, essayist)

Portrait of Joseph Addison (engraving)
819909 Portrait of Joseph Addison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Addison, English essayist, poet, playwright and politician)

The residence of Ralph Waldo Emerson (engraving)
819938 The residence of Ralph Waldo Emerson (engraving) by Miller, William Rickarby (1818-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: The residence of Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist)

Portrait of Charles Lamb (engraving)
819868 Portrait of Charles Lamb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Lamb, English essayist)

Portrait of Anna Laetitia Barbauld (engraving)
819525 Portrait of Anna Laetitia Barbauld (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anna Laetitia Barbauld, English poet, essayist and childrens author)

Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules ValA©ry, 1871 - 1945. French poet, essayist, and philosopher
Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules Valery, 1871 - 1945. French poet, essayist, and philosopher. After a contemporary print

Charles Pierre Baudelaire, 1821 - 1867. French poet, essayist and art critic. After a contemporary print

GA©rard de Nerval, 1808 - 1855, nom-de-plume of the French writer, poet
Gerard de Nerval, 1808 - 1855, nom-de-plume of the French writer, poet, essayist and translator Gerard Labrunie. After a contemporary print

Giacomo Taldegardo Francesco di Sales Saverio Pietro Leopardi, 1798 - 1837. Italian philosopher, poet, essayist and philologist. After a contemporary print

Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1798 - 1855. Polish poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator, professor of Slavic literature and political activist. After a contemporary print

Valentin Louis Georges EugAšne Marcel Proust, 1871 - 1922, also known as Marcel Proust. French novelist, critic, and essayist. After a contemporary print

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, 1821 - 1881, also known as Dostoyevsky. Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist and philosopher. After a contemporary print

Walter "Walt"Whitman, 1819 - 1892. American poet, essayist, and journalist. After a contemporary print
Walter " Walt" Whitman, 1819 - 1892. American poet, essayist, and journalist. After a contemporary print

Christian Johann Heinrich Heine, 1797 - 1856. German poet, journalist, essayist, and literary critic. After a contemporary print

Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1792 - 1822, English poet, dramatist, essayist, novelist. After a contemporary print

Leigh Hunt / Hampstead
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT English poet and essayists home at Hampstead Date: 1784 - 1859

Leigh Hunt / Southgate
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT English poet and essayists birthplace at Southgate Date: 1784 - 1859

Addison / Home / Bilton Hse
JOSEPH ADDISON English essayists residence, Bilton House, Warwickshire Date: 1672 - 1719

Addison / Birthplace / Mirro
JOSEPH ADDISON English essayists birthplace at Milston, near Amesbury, Wiltshire Date: 1672 - 1719

Addison / Birthplace
JOSEPH ADDISON English essayists birthplace at Milston, near Amesbury, Wiltshire Date: 1672 - 1719

Coleridge Nab Scar
HARTLEY COLERIDGE English poet and essayists cottage at Nab Scar (he was the eldest son of Samuel Taylor Coleridge) 1881

(Margaret) Storm Jameson (1891-1986) born at Whitby, Yorkshire, English novelist, essayist and biographer. During Word War 2 she was president of PEN, the international association of Poets

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Essayists have long been the literary architects of our thoughts and emotions, shaping words into profound works that resonate with readers across time. From the visionary Ralph Waldo Emerson to the witty Charles Lamb, these masters of prose have left an indelible mark on literature. In a captivating albumen photo, we see Emerson himself, his piercing gaze reflecting his deep contemplation. As an American poet and philosopher, he used essays as a medium to explore transcendentalism and individuality. A litho portrait reveals Charles Lamb's countenance - a face filled with both mischief and melancholy. Known for his humorous yet introspective essays, Lamb's writings captured the essence of human nature in all its complexities. Jonathan Swift's engraving portrays him as a man of sharp intellect and biting satire. His essays were often political commentaries disguised as whimsical tales, challenging societal norms with wit and irony. Joseph Addison's oil on canvas painting captures the elegance and refinement that characterized his writing style. A co-founder of The Spectator magazine, Addison crafted insightful social commentary through his engaging essays. Dr Johnson is depicted in watercolor & gouache on paper after Reynolds' original work. This essayist was renowned for his dictionary-making prowess but also contributed thought-provoking pieces on various subjects such as morality and literature. Charles Dudley Warner comes alive in a litho portrait showcasing his friendly demeanor. An influential essayist during America's Gilded Age, Warner tackled topics ranging from politics to travel with warmth and wisdom. Another litho portrait presents us with Ralph Waldo Emerson once again - this time capturing him at an older age but still radiating intellectual vigor. His essays continue to inspire generations by urging self-reliance and embracing one's unique voice. Hugh Boyd is immortalized in an engraving that conveys both strength and vulnerability. Although lesser-known than some others mentioned here, Boyd made significant contributions to Irish literature through thoughtful reflections on society and culture.