Ink Well Collection

French revolutionary politician Jean-Paul Marat, fatally stabbed in his bath by Charlotte Corday, 13 July 1793
DAVID: THE DEATH OF MARAT. French revolutionary politician Jean-Paul Marat, fatally stabbed in his bath by Charlotte Corday, 13 July 1793. Oil on canvas, 1793, by Jacques Louis David

Vanitas (oil on canvas)
XIR160470 Vanitas (oil on canvas) by Saint-Andre, Simon Renard de (1613-1677); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Kittens Playing on Desk, (oil on canvas)
1197583 Kittens Playing on Desk, (oil on canvas) by Neuville, Alfred Brunel de (1852-1941); 55.8x66. cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. John Hancocks Defiance. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in Prison (engraving)
WYN138844 The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in Prison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

MAPPIN BROTHERS AD, 1895. English newspaper advertisement for Mappin Brothers, in London, 1895

The Four Evangelists, from c.1616 until 1624. Creator: Pieter Soutman
The Four Evangelists, from c.1616 until 1624. The Evangelists are seated together at a table, each engaged in the writing of his Gospel. Matthew's attribute is an angel, Mark's a lion

Pehr Axel Nystrom, 1793-1868, 1832. Creator: Erik Wahlbergson
Pehr Axel Nystrom, 1793-1868, 1832

Young man writing at a window, 1734-1785. Creator: Jan Stolker
Young man writing at a window, 1734-1785

Portrait of a Gentleman, c18th century. Creator: Elias Martin
Portrait of a Gentleman, c18th century

"Vanitas" Still Life, c1665. Creator: Adam Bernaert. "Vanitas" Still Life, c1665
"Vanitas" Still Life, c1665

The Council of the Society of Artists, 1903. Creator: Sven Richard Bergh
The Council of the Society of Artists, 1903. Swedish Board of the Norwegian Federation of Artists: Christian Eriksson,   Robert Thegerstrom, Nils Kreuger , Karl Nordstrom

The Queen's Visit to Leeds - Ormolu Writing Table Suite for Her Majesty, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Leeds - Ormolu Writing Table Suite for Her Majesty, 1858. On the occasion of the Queen's late visit to Leeds a writing-table

The answer, c.1879. Creator: Kate Bisschop-Swift
The answer, c.1879

Regency piece, 1789. Creator: Jan Bulthuis
Regency piece, 1789. Regentenstuk. Four unknown men sitting around a table, a servant on the right, and on the left a young man

The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643. Creator: Dirck Dircksz. Santvoort
The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643

Young Man in a Study, 1640-1650. Creator: Adriaen van Gaesbeeck
Young Man in a Study, 1640-1650

Two Men in a Seventeenth-century Interior, Called A Conference, 1870. Creator: Lambertus Lingemans
Two Men in a Seventeenth-century Interior, Called A Conference, 1870

A Writer Trimming his Pen, 1784. Creator: Jan Ekels the Younger
A Writer Trimming his Pen, 1784

James Clark McReynolds, Attorney General of U.S. Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
James Clark McReynolds, Attorney General of U.S. Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court, 1913. Attorney General 1913-1914; Associate Justice 1914-1941

Alison's House, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Alison's House, Los Angeles, 1938. "Alison's House" by Susan Glaspell - A Poetic Romance - Now! - Mayan Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

B. Clarkson & grp, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. B. Clarkson & grp, between 1910 and 1920
B. Clarkson & group, between 1910 and 1920. Woman and group of men looking at architectural plans. US author and publicist Grosvenor B

Pewter Inkwell, c. 1936. Creator: Henry Granet
Pewter Inkwell, c. 1936

Posters Calendar 1897, Published by R.H.Russell & Son New York, c1897. Creator: Edward Penfield
Posters Calendar 1897, Published by R.H.Russell & Son New York, c1897. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Ceramic Ink Well, c. 1937. Creator: John Jordan
Ceramic Ink Well, c. 1937

Inkwell, 1935/1942. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Inkwell, 1935/1942

Pewter Inkwell, c. 1936. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Pewter Inkwell, c. 1936

Pewter Inkwell, c. 1936. Creator: Eugene Barrell
Pewter Inkwell, c. 1936

Art of Writing, from Encyclopédie, 1760. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Art of Writing, from Encyclopedie, 1760

Saint Matthew, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint Matthew, n.d

Military Official, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Military Official, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia

The Outrage on the Trent: Lord Lyons communicating Early Russell's despatch to Mr... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Outrage on the Trent: Lord Lyons communicating Early Russell's despatch to Mr. Secretary Seward [US Secretary of State], 1862

Portrait of the Advocate Cornelis Bosch, 1660. Creator: Arnold van Ravesteyn
Portrait of the Advocate Cornelis Bosch, 1660

Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen)
GLS2961 Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 100.9x100.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Inkwell, c. 1940. Creator: Jessie M Youngs
Inkwell, c. 1940

Law Making, from the manuscript Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia Codex, c. 1300 (vellum)
IND364417 Law Making, from the manuscript Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia Codex, c.1300 (vellum) by Bolognese School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

Teatime
BAL11033 Teatime by Lucas, Edward George Handel (1861-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collection of 19th century English porcelain; ); Roy Miles Fine Paintings

Jane Austen (engraving) (later colourization)
1740877 Jane Austen (engraving) (later colourization) by Austen, Cassandra (c.1772-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jane Austen (1775-1817) English author

Belle Epoque - The Interrupted Letter 1890
Vintage photogravure engraving of a young french woman writing a love letter. Les Saisons: Le Panorama 1890

Ink Well, c. 1936. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Ink Well, c. 1936

An English pewter inkstand (pewter)
1764751 An English pewter inkstand (pewter) by Bigatti, Giovanni (19th century); 14.3. diam. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An English pewter inkstand designed by Archibald Knox (1864-1933)

A very fine East Persian silver and copper inlaid bronze inkwell and cover, (silver
1196984 A very fine East Persian silver and copper inlaid bronze inkwell and cover, (silver, bronze, copper) by Persian School, (13th century); 10.2

The Rt. Hon. Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Ponsonby, The Ladies of Llangollen
NYL370809 The Rt. Hon. Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Ponsonby, The Ladies of Llangollen, after 1831 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 26x18 cm; New York Public Library

Woman writing a letter with roses (colour photo)
3093781 Woman writing a letter with roses (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman writing a letter with roses. Postcard, early 20th century)

Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) (1503-66) Writing his Prophecies
XJF103991 Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) (1503-66) Writing his Prophecies, engraved by Jean Sauve (fl.1660-91) (engraving) (b&w photo) by Boulanger

To the author of St. Lazare, 1886-89, possible study for a drawing published in
PWI83725 To the author of St. Lazare, 1886-89, possible study for a drawing published in Le Mirliton now in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris (pencil and gouache) by Toulouse-Lautrec

Stalking Cat
GG61738 Stalking Cat by Eycken, Charles van den (1859-1923); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Belgian, out of copyright

In the Cafe, c. 1900-1901 (pastel on paper laid down on canvas)
989253 In the Cafe, c.1900-1901 (pastel on paper laid down on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Cafe)

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"Ink Well: A Journey Through Art, History, and Literature" Step into the world of ink wells as we explore their significance in various realms of human expression. From the dramatic portrayal of French revolutionary politician Jean-Paul Marat's tragic demise at the hands of Charlotte Corday in Jacques Louis David's oil on canvas masterpiece to the symbolic Vanitas paintings reminding us of life's transience, ink wells have witnessed it all. In a lithograph by Currier & Ives titled "DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. John Hancocks Defiance, " an ink well stands proudly on a desk, symbolizing the power and determination behind this historic document. Meanwhile, kittens playfully frolic around another ink well in an endearing oil on canvas artwork capturing moments of innocent joy. Traveling through time, we encounter an English newspaper advertisement from 1895 promoting Mappin Brothers' exquisite craftsmanship in creating elegant inkwells. These objects were not merely utilitarian but also works of art that adorned desks and added sophistication to daily life. The portrait of Edmond Duranty showcases his refined taste with an intricately designed inkwell placed prominently within the composition. Similarly, a medieval manuscript featuring lawmaking scenes reminds us how essential these vessels were for recording legal proceedings during ancient times. Turning our attention to literature, William Wilberforce's portrait depicts him engrossed in thought while dipping his quill into an ornate inkwell—a testament to his intellectual pursuits and dedication to social reform. Jane Austen is immortalized through engravings where she is often depicted writing at her desk with a trusty companion nearby—an elegant inkwell ready for her creative outpourings. Finally, stepping into the enchanting Belle Epoque era, we witness "The Interrupted Letter" painting capturing a moment frozen in time—ink spilled from its container mid-thought as if reflecting interrupted communication or unspoken emotions.