Forestier Collection

Nebraska Man by Amedee Forestier
An artists vision of Hesperophiticus (The Ape-Man of the Western World) belonging to the Pliocene epoch. The picture was drawn by Forestier for The Illustrated London News following the discovery of

Piltdown Man reconstructed, 1912
Piltdown Man, as imagined by Illustrated London News special artist Amedee Forestier, soon after the discovery of the bones was made public in 1912

Piltdown man reconstructed
The Piltdown man sketched by A. Forestier after Professor Keiths reconstruction, and an inset showing an alterative reconstruction after Dr. A. Smith Woodward

Burning the houses of evicted tenants at Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland, 1887. Artist: A Forestier
Burning the houses of evicted tenants at Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland, 1887. Scene during the Land War, the dispute between Irish tenant farmers

Common frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
6337869 Common frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Common frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, Morene grenouillette)

Built of the Mayflowers timbers? A barn at Jordan s
Dr Rendel Harris lecturing at Old Jordans Hostel in Buckinghamshire, in a barn which he believed was built from timbers of the Mayflower. Date: 1920

Janet Hogarth at Encyclopedia Britannica dinner 1910
Janet Hogarth speaking at an Encyclopedia Britannica dinner held to celebrate the contribution of women to the recent completion of the eleventh edition

The British Occupation of Bloemfontein - An Evening Concert, 1900. Creator: A Forestier
The British Occupation of Bloemfontein - An Evening Concert in Market Square by the Pipers of the Highland Brigade, 1900. British forces entered the Orange Free State

Perils of Patrol Work in No-Man s-Land, First World War, 1915-1916, (c1920)
Perils of Patrol Work in " No-Man s-Land", First World War, 1915-1916, (c1920). British patrol hiding from the glare of one of the German light-producing rockets...The only chance for

Queen Victorias Life at Osborne: Her Majesty at Whippingham Church, c1860s, (1901). The Queen (1819-1901) at St Mildreds Church in Whippingham on the Isle of Wight

The Burmah War - Sir Frederick Roberts Meeting The Buddhist Archbishop at Mandalay, (1901). British soldier Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) meets the Thathanabaing at Mandalay in Burma

Their Majesties The King and Queen Inspecting... the Nimrod at Cowes, 1907, (1909)
Their Majesties The King and Queen Inspecting The Equipment on the Nimrod at Cowes, 1907, (1909). King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra inspecting Shackletons ship at the port of Cowes on the Isle of

Her Majesty at Whippingham Church, 1901. Artist: A Forestier
Her Majesty at Whippingham Church, 1901. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) leaving St Mildreds Church near her home at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. The church was redesigned by Prince Albert

Reception of General Roberts in Mandalay at the east gate of the palace, Burma, 1887. Artist: A Forestier
Reception of General Roberts in Mandalay at the east gate of the palace, Burma, 1887. General Frederick Sleigh Roberts was appointed Commander-in-Chief of British forces in India in 1885

A ransacked Egyptian tomb, 1933-1934. A print from Wonders of the Past, Volume I, 1933-1934

Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1884. Artist: Amedee Forestier
Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, 1884. Tennyson was one of Englands most popular poets and its Poet Laureate from 1850 until his death

Domestic life of the ancient Romans, (19th century). Artist: Adolphe Forestier
Domestic life of the ancient Romans, (19th century)

The Attack at the River Steenbeck, Belgium, First World War, 31 July 1917. Artist: A Forestier
The Attack at the River Steenbeck, Belgium, First World War, 31 July 1917

Ice stall in the market, Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana (British Guiana), 1888. Artist: Amedee Forestier
Ice stall in the market, Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana (British Guiana), 1888

General Sir Frederick William Edward Forestier-Walker, 1844 To1910. Governor Of Gibraltar. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Antonio Portal / Forestier
ANTONIO PORTAL Italian medical Date: 1742 - 1832

Aa Parmentier / Forestier
ANTOINE-AUGUSTIN PARMENTIER French agriculturist who introduced the potato to France Date: 1737 - 1813

Lacepede / Forestier Eng
BERNARD-GERMAIN-ETIENNE DELAVILLE, COMTE DE LACEPEDE French naturalist Date: 1756 - 1825

Fourcroy / Forestier Eng
ANTOINE FRANCOIS DE FOURCROY French chemist Date: 1755 - 1809

The Domestic Side of War: Menage in Billet and Dug-Out A page from The Illustrated London News, 27 January 1917 with three drawings by A.Forestier based on eye-witness descriptions

Cabinet; Case by Guillaume Benneman, French, died 1811, Gilt-bronze mounts after models by Gilles-Francois Martin, French, about 1713 - 1795, Mounts cast by Etienne-Jean Forestier, French

TREATY OF GHENT, 1814. British and American diplomats signing the Treaty of Ghent, 24 December 1814. Oil on canvas by Forestier

SECOND BOER WAR, 1899. Group portrait of British commanding officers during the Second Boer War. Left to right: Lieutenant-General Sir Redvers Henry Buller; Colonel Robert Baden-Powell; Major-General

FORESTIER: CHRISTMAS, 1896. Christmas Morning. Engraving after Amedee Forestier, 1896

SIOUX GHOST DANCE, 1890. The Ghost Dance of the Sioux Indians in North America. Line engraving, English, after Am

Amedee Forestier
Amadee Forestier special artist of The Illustrated London News from 1882, covering ceremonial & state occasions. WWI and archaeological subjects

Arrival of Prince Albert Victor at Sheffield
Crowd scene drawn by A. Forestier during the arrival of Prince Albert Victor at Sheffield in 1885

What War has become
Cartoon by A. Forestier showing a German soldier carrying a burning-oil distributor on his back and wearing respiratory apparatus

Read by the World: The Illustrated London News overseas
Series of images by A. Forestier showing readers of the Illustrated London News around the world, a reflection of the papers immense popularity both home and abroad

At the Wheel of a Yacht, 1890
Engraving showing the scene at the steering wheel of a sailing yacht, entitled Passengers are requested not to speak to the man at the wheel

Forestier Arrested
Colonel Forestier, of the garde nationale, is arrested on suspicion of royalist sympathies

Engaging Dock labourers at West India Dock
Illustration by A. Forestier showing unemployed men being engaged as dock labourers at West India Dock, London. Many aspects of dock work were relatively unskilled

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"Forestier: A Journey through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the captivating world of Forestier, where history intertwines with artistry, unveiling a tapestry of diverse subjects. From the enigmatic Nebraska Man by Amedee Forestier to the intriguing Piltdown Man reconstructed in 1912, each piece tells its own story. In An allegory of Edith Cavell, Forestier masterfully captures the essence of bravery and sacrifice. The delicate beauty of Common frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae is brought to life through his skilled brushstrokes. Venturing beyond canvas, Forestier's craftsmanship extends to architectural wonders like the barn at Jordan's built with Mayflower timbers. His lens also immortalizes moments such as Janet Hogarth at Encyclopedia Britannica dinner in 1910 - a glimpse into an era rich with intellectual pursuits. The British Occupation of Bloemfontein comes alive through his painting "An Evening Concert, " transporting us back to a tumultuous time in history. Perils of Patrol Work in No-Man's-Land serves as a haunting reminder of the sacrifices made during World War I. Delving further into historical events, Queen Victoria's Life at Osborne reveals her majesty attending Whippingham Church while The Burmah War showcases Sir Frederick Roberts meeting The Buddhist Archbishop at Mandalay - both capturing pivotal moments frozen in time. General Roberts Reading His Proclamation at Kabul transports us back to October 12th, 1879 - an evocative portrayal that resonates even today. Through Forestier's artistry and attention to detail, we are transported across centuries and continents. Each stroke on canvas or click of the camera shutter unveils stories waiting to be discovered; tales that bridge gaps between past and present for generations yet unborn.