Hassall Collection (page 5)

The Laughing Husband by Arthur WImperis
Promotional postcard for The Laughing Husband by Arthur Wimperis; music E. Eysler. First produced at the New Theatre, 2nd October 1913. Artist; John Hassall. Date: 1913

Havana by George Grossmith and Graham Hill
Havana by George Grossmith Junior and Graham Hill; music Leslie Stuart. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 25th April 1908. This image is for the tour to Market Hall, Redhill, 16th September 1910

A Runaway Girl by Seymour Hicks & Harry Nicholls
Promotional postcard for A Runaway Girl by Seymour Hicks and Harry Nicholls; music Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 21st May 1898

Advertisement for John Hassall Art School
Advertisement for the John Hassall Correspondence Art School based at Stratford Studios, Kensington. One of the leading artists of the day, known for his bold, graphic poster style

The Girl Who Didn t by Arthur Wimperis
Promotional postcard for The Girl Who Didnt by Arthur Wimperis; music E. Eysler. First produced as The Laughing Husband (see below), New Theatre, 2nd October /1913

The Girl Friend adapted by R P Weston & B Lee
Promotional postcard of The Girl Friend adapted by R. P. Weston & Bert Lee from the Broadway original and from Kittys Kisses; lyrics Lorenz Hart; music Richard Rodgers

Cover design, Two Simple Tales for Simple Folks, a pocket book for children with text by Hs Stirling, illustrated by John Hassall and Cecil Aldin. Showing a crowing cockerel. Date: 1904

Suffragette Give Me a Vote Ceramic
A wild-eyed suffragette dressed in the colours of the W.S.P.U - purple, white and green, waves a flag which reads, I Want a Vote

Suffragette All for the Cause Hammer. Militant suffragette with hammer concealed under coat seeks plate glass window to destroy. Caption reads, All for the cause Going Shopping

Sermons in Stones Militant Suffragette. A very masculine suffragette holds a bag of stones ready to aim at shop windows. Captioned

Suffragette Shouts Give me a Vote. Anti-Suffrage view of stereotype. flag-waving screaming harridan on postcard designed by John Hassall for the National League for Opposing Womens Suffrage

Poster - British Military
King Edwards Horse, The Kings Oversea Dominions Regiment, Special Reserve, Colonel in Chief His Majesty the King. Coloured chromolithograph poster after Hassall, 1908 (c)

Recruitment poster for the Public Schools Brigade, Royal Fusiliers, 118th Infantry Brigade. Hurry up, boys. Fill the ranks. Apply Central Recruiting Depot, Great Scotland Yard, Whitehall, SW

John Hassall Correspondence Art School, WW1
Advertisement for a correspondence art school, run by the famous illustrator and poster artist, John Hassall. Advertisements for art schools appeared frequently in illustrated magazines at the time

Pug Peter -- cover design, showing the eponymous hero in a crown and red cloak. Date: 1905

The Four Seasons, Summer by John Hassall
A jolly summer scene by John Hassall featuring children having fun on the beach, digging in the sand, tumbling about and laughing. 1902

Poster advertising The Sporting Girl, or Newmarket, a racing musical comedy, depicting Poppy and her trainer. With music by F Taylor and EB Jones

Playbill postcard for Alfs Button
The most popular manifestation of Orientalism after WWI seems to have been Alfs Button. W.A Darlingtons novel appeared in1920, was filmed (silent movie) the same year

Can you lay eggs? she asked. Drawing, 1932, by John Hassall for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen
ANDERSEN: UGLY DUCKLING. " Can you lay eggs?" she asked. Drawing, 1932, by John Hassall for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

HASSALL: ENGRAVING. Wood engraving by Joan Hassall (1906-1988)

Silhouette of John Hassall by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette portrait of the artist and illustrator, John Hassall (1868-1948), by Harry Lawrence Oakley. 1926

She didn t know what to do
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children, she didn t know what to do -- an illustration to the nursery rhyme, showing the old woman not knowing where to start

And sent them to bed

She made them some broth
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children... She made them some broth -- an illustration to the nursery rhyme, showing the old woman in her kitchen

J Hassall. Dickory, dickory, dock
Dickory, dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck one, down the mouse run, Dickory dickory dock. A frightened little girl stands on a stool at the side of the clock. 20th century

She beat them all soundly
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children... She beat them all soundly -- an illustration to the nursery rhyme, showing the old woman beating one of her many children. 1899

She made them some broth without any bread
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children... She made them some broth without any bread -- an illustration to the nursery rhyme

J Hassall. Georgy Porgie
Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie, kissed the girls and made them cry. 20th century

J Hassall. Elsie Marleys grown so fine
Elsie Marleys grown so fine, she won t get up to feed the swine, but lays in bed till after nine, lazy Elsie Marley. 20th century

J Hassall. Hey diddle diddle
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle... 20th century

John Hassall. The ambuscade (1910)
The Ambuscade -- three schoolboys throw snowballs at another schoolboy from a great height. 1910

J Hassall. Tom, Tom, the pipers son
Tom, Tom, the pipers son stole a pig and away he ran. 20th century

J Hassall. See saw Margery Daw
See Saw Margery Daw, Johnnie shall have a new master, Johnnie shall have but a penny a day, because he can t work any faster. 20th century

J Hassall. There was a little man
There was a little man and he had a little gun... 20th century

J Hassall. One, two, buckle my shoe
One, two, buckle my shoe, three, four, shut the door. 20th century

J Hassall. Jack & Jill
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water... 20th century

J Hassall. Needles and pins
Needles and pins, needles and pins, when a man marries his trouble begins. 20th century

J Hassall. Little Miss Muffet
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet... 20th century

Maid Drops Tray
Maid drops the tray Date: circa 1900

Goodnight Hug
Mama gives her daughter a goodnight hug Date: circa 1900

Cricket by John Hassall
A group of young men play a game of cricket

Country pastimes by John Hassall
A group of young boys lark about during harvesting, running amok in a cornfield and fishing in a pond

The Rat Hunt by John Hassall
A group of lively boys join in a rat hunt, charging after an unfortunate rat who has been discovered in a hay rick

The Yule Log by John Hassall
A group of children pull a Yule log through the snow, hampered by the fact that two little boys have decided it is a good idea to sit on it

The Army and Navy by John Hassall
A group of ragamuffin children play at soldiers by using various bits of home hardware such as buckets and brushes as their armour and weaponry

Arrys oliday by John Hassall
A group of youngsters lark about and amuse themselves on a Bank Holiday

Skating by John Hassall
A group of boys enjoy some rough and tumble while sledging and skating in the snow

Seaside frolics by John Hassall
A group of children enjoy themselves at the seaside. Some dig in the sand, build sandcastles and play games on the beach, while some others splash around in the shallows using a plank of old wood as

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John Hassall was a prolific British artist known for his iconic posters and advertisements. His work spanned various industries, from entertainment to travel and even wartime propaganda. One of his famous creations is the poster titled "Skegness is SO Bracing, " which captured the essence of this seaside town with its vibrant colors and lively characters. In another masterpiece, Hassall depicted magician David Devant in a captivating English poster from 1910. The artwork showcased Hassall's talent for capturing the imagination and intrigue surrounding performers like Devant. Hassall's creativity extended beyond entertainment as he also designed posters for Imperial Airways, Andrews Liver Salt, and Frys Cocoa. These advertisements showcased his ability to create eye-catching visuals that effectively promoted these brands. During World War I, Hassall contributed to the war effort by designing posters such as "The Bing Boys are here" revue at Alhambra Theatre. This production aimed to boost morale during challenging times while showcasing talented performers like George Robey and Alfred Lester. As World War II unfolded, Hassall continued using his artistic skills to support the Royal Navy through powerful imagery that celebrated their bravery on land and sea. From sailors in pyjamas aboard submarines to warrior sailors proudly holding up Red Cross flags, these illustrations honored their dedication and sacrifice. Throughout his career, John Hassall left an indelible mark on art history with his diverse range of works. Whether it was capturing the spirit of a seaside town or promoting products through imaginative designs, he consistently demonstrated his ability to captivate audiences with visually stunning creations.