Hassall Collection (page 6)

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

Hockey by John Hassall
A group of boys play a rather rough and violent game of hockey

Kites by John Hassall
A group of boys fly a number of kites on a hill, resulting in a few accidents

Guy Fawkes by John Hassall
A group of young boys put together a bonfire and a guy to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night

Caleys Christmas Cracker label
A Christmas cracker box label for Caleys of Norwich featuring a young boy in medieval costume singing carols

John Hassall
Portrait of the artist and illustrator, John Hassall (1868-1948), best known for his poster creations including the famous " Skegness is so Bracing" poster

Lost Ball by John Hassall
Illustration by John Hassall depicting a grumpy looking golfer searching for a lost ball in a rather stoney and sandy bunker, along with his caddy

A Lie by John Hassall
A puzzled and perplexed golfer is confounded by the lie of his ball at an awkward angle upon a rock on the green. Hes dropped his pipe

The East Coast is So Bracing! by James H. Thorpe
A pastiche of the famous " Skegness is so Bracing" poster by John Hassall, reworked by J.H. Thorpe in the light of the coastal bombardment suffered by Britain in January 1915

The Telegram by John Hassall
A clown is temporarily distracted from his performance by the inconvenient arrival of a telegram boy in the big top

Arthur Hill Hassall
ARTHUR HILL HASSALL Naturalist, chemist, physicist

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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.