Izaak Walton Collection

The Complete Angler, by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton (chromolitho)
1062840 The Complete Angler, by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton (chromolitho) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Complete Angler)

The home of Izaak Walton
3586425 The home of Izaak Walton; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the home of Izaak Walton (1594-1683) an English writer, in Stafford. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The home of Izaak Walton
3586424 The home of Izaak Walton; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the home of Izaak Walton (1594-1683) an English writer, in Fleet Street, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The home of Izaak Walton
3586423 The home of Izaak Walton; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the home of Izaak Walton (1594-1683) an English writer, in Fleet Street, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sniggling for Eels - drawn by Duncan, 1850. Creator: M Jackson
Sniggling for Eels - drawn by Duncan, 1850....call to mind the semi-snaky creatures that furnish our dramatis personae - pseudo-serpents

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton (colour litho)
5992125 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: I have been a-fishing with old Oliver Henly)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633923 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: There is night as well as day fishing for a Trout)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633916 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir, you have angled me on with much pleasure to the Thatched-house)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633934 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: lets now rest ourselves in this sweet, shady arbour)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633931 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: I will go with you to Mr John Stubs near to the Swan in Golden-lane)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633922 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: mark what flies fall on the water)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633926 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: how to roast him when he is caught)

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633917 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: get secretly behind the tree)

On the "Sow, "Near Waltons House at Shallowford, 1880s
On the " Sow, " Near Waltons House at Shallowford, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxxi from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation

Walton and Cottons Fishing House, Beresford Dale, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Walton and Cottons Fishing House, Beresford Dale, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xlviii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation

Walton and Cottons Fishing House (The Doorway), 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Walton and Cottons Fishing House (The Doorway), 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xlix from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation

Sketches in Derbyshire (litho)
1606857 Sketches in Derbyshire (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Derbyshire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 December 1898)

Portrait of Isaak Walton (colour litho)
5992114 Portrait of Isaak Walton (colour litho) by Huysmans, Jacob (c.1633-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Isaak Walton)

New Yorks famous favorite fishing grounds (b / w photo)
6002605 New Yorks famous favorite fishing grounds (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Yorks famous favorite fishing grounds)

Isaak Walton, English author (engraving)
6029861 Isaak Walton, English author (engraving) by Huysmans, Jacob (c.1633-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaak Walton (1593-1683), English author.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Tercentenary of Izaak Walton (engraving)
1627312 The Tercentenary of Izaak Walton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of Izaak Walton)

The Tercentenary of Izaak Walton (litho)
1627313 The Tercentenary of Izaak Walton (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of Izaak Walton)

Izaak Walton (engraving)
5232761 Izaak Walton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Izaak Walton. Loose engraving.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Izaak Walton (1593-1683), English writer (colour litho)
817794 Izaak Walton (1593-1683), English writer (colour litho) by Huysmans, Jacob (c.1633-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Izaak Walton (1593-1683), English writer

Punch cartoon: Waltons Complete Bungler (engraving)
6034889 Punch cartoon: Waltons Complete Bungler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Waltons Complete Bungler)

The Complete Angler, by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton (chromolitho)
1062842 The Complete Angler, by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton (chromolitho) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Complete Angler)

Portrait of Izaak Walton (engraving)
819981 Portrait of Izaak Walton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Izaak Walton, English writer.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Portrait of Izaak Walton (engraving)
819967 Portrait of Izaak Walton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Izaak Walton, English writer. From an original picture in the possession of Dr Hawes)

The Complete Angler, by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton (chromolitho)
1062839 The Complete Angler, by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton (chromolitho) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Complete Angler)

The Dyce and Forster Collections (engraving)
1041014 The Dyce and Forster Collections (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dyce and Forster Collections)

Izaak Waltons House at Shallowford, Staffordshire, 1880s, printed 1888

[Plate from Izaak Waltons The Compleat Angler], 1880s, printed 1888

St. Dunstans Fleet Street, Izaak Waltons Parish Church, c1935. Creator: Unknown
St. Dunstans Fleet Street, Izaak Waltons Parish Church, c1935. The church of St Dunstan-in-the-West in the City of London, used by English writer Izaak Walton (c1594-1683)

Izaak Walton fishing, 1850. Artist
Izaak Walton fishing, 1850. Scene also showing a woman in the background collecting fruit from a tree and cows sitting on the bank of the river

Fleet Street, London, 1822. Artist: John Thomas Smith
View of houses on the corner of Fleet Street and Chancery Lane, London, 1822.; including the residence of Izaak Walton, 1593-1683

Chancery Lane, London, 1814. Artist: Thomas Hearne
View of the author Izaak Waltons house on the corner of Fleet Street and Chancery Lane, London, 1814; with a street scene

Izaak Walton angling: A Summers day on the banks of the Colne, (1938). Artist: Edward Matthew Ward
Izaak Walton angling: A Summers day on the banks of the Colne, c1850, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C

The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Mans Recreation, c1653
The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Mans Recreation, 1653. The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Mans Recreation by Izaak Walton (1594-1683). From The Connoisseur Volume XXIV

The First Revival of the Chap-Book Style, 1885, (1946). Artist: Joseph Crawhall
The First Revival of the Chap-Book Style, 1885, (1946). Izaak Walton : His Wallet Bookeby Izaak Walton (1593-1683) published by Leadenhall Press in 1885

Izaak Walton (c1594-1683), English writer, 1672. (1912)
Izaak Walton (c1594-1683), English writer, 1672. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler. After a painting by Jacob Huysmans (1633?-1696), 1672

Notes made by Izaak Walton, c1662. Artist: Izaak Walton
Notes made by Izaak Walton, c1662. Entries made on the fly-leaf of a copy of The Book of Common Prayer, recording the births of three of his children and the deaths of Rachel Floud, his first wife

Engraving depicting the home of Izaak Walton, an English writer, Fleet Street, London, 19th century
Engraving depicting the home of Izaak Walton

Izaak Walton 1898 Samuel Arlent-Edwards American
Izaak Walton, 1898. Samuel Arlent-Edwards (American, 1862-1938). Mezzotint

Izaak Walton House Shallowford Staffordshire
Artokoloro

Plate Izaak Walton Compleat Angler 1880s printed 1888
Artokoloro

Izaak Waltons House, London

Izaak Walton, 1594-1683, english writer and author of The Compleat Angler

16th century half-timbered cottage, Izaak Waltons Cottage, Shallowford, Staffordshire, England, December

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Izaak Walton, the renowned author of "The Complete Angler, " is celebrated for his contribution to the world of fishing literature. Together with Charles Cotton, he penned this timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate anglers and nature enthusiasts alike. One can only imagine the beauty and charm captured in the illustrations accompanying Walton's words. The chromolithographs and color lithographs bring his vision to life, transporting readers into a world where rivers teem with fish and tranquility reigns supreme. In these exquisite illustrations, we catch glimpses of scenes from "The Compleat Angler. " We see fishermen casting their lines on serene waters, surrounded by lush landscapes that seem straight out of a dream. Walton's attention to detail shines through as every stroke depicts not just a fishing expedition but an experience infused with joy and serenity. Amongst these captivating images is one titled "On the 'Sow, ' Near Walton's House at Shallowford. " It transports us to a specific location close to Izaak Walton's home, inviting us to explore his personal connection with nature. Another illustration reveals "Walton and Cotton's Fishing House" nestled in Beresford Dale—a place where angling dreams were realized amidst breathtaking surroundings. Peter Henry Emerson skillfully captures these scenes, allowing us a glimpse into the world that inspired Izaak Walton's writings. Through his lens, we witness not only picturesque landscapes but also intimate details like doorways leading into fishing houses—symbols of respite for passionate anglers seeking solace in nature. As we admire these illustrations honoring Izaak Walton’s legacy, let us remember him as more than just an author or angler. He was a visionary who understood the profound connection between man and nature—the therapeutic power found within its depths—and shared it generously through his written words and cherished collaborations like "The Complete Angler.