Knave Collection

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Red Queen
Alice in Wonderland, Alice meets the Red Queen at the croquet game. Date: early 20th century

J Mercer. The Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts she made some tarts... 20th century

Examples of art on the RMS Queen Mary. At the top left are four statuettes carved from limewood blocks by Norman J Forrest, representing The Four Seasons, for the main tourist class staircase

Song of Sixpence 2 / 3
The King stands ready to carve the enormous pie... (2 of 3)

Carroll / Alice / Trial
The trial of the Knave who (allegedly) stole the jam tarts, before the King of Hearts, acting as judge, and the Queen of Hearts

Selection of Spades
A selection of spades : the 10, Knave, Queen, King, Ace

Aerial view of The Knave on the dramatic coastline of the Gower Peninsula, South Wales, UK. Spring (March) 2022

The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336587 The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Characters from Alice in Wonderland (colour engraving)
3740337 Characters from Alice in Wonderland (colour engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Who Stole the tarts?, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1907 (colour lithograph)

The Queen of Hearts baked some tarts, illustration by Chris G. Temple Date: circa 1920

Servant or valet, sergeant or valet, in livery 15th century. In livery of scarlet jaquette, blue chaperon hood
FLO4570299 Servant or valet, sergeant or valet, in livery 15th century. In livery of scarlet jaquette, blue chaperon hood, and blue hose

Sheet of Playing Cards, 16th century. Creator: Georg Schachomair
Sheet of Playing Cards, 16th century

Who Stole the tarts?, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub
3471607 Who Stole the tarts?, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1907 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Knave of Hearts (colour litho)
5999947 The Knave of Hearts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knave of Hearts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"Soe what I want now is to be made a fool"
908933 " Soe what I want now is to be made a fool" by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); (add.info.: The Household of Sir Thomas More published by J M Dent 1906); English, out of copyright

Trial of the Knave of Hearts, illustration from Alice
2657671 Trial of the Knave of Hearts, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Trial of the Knave of Hearts, from Alices Adventures In Wonderland And Through
2657673 The Trial of the Knave of Hearts, from Alices Adventures In Wonderland And Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There, by Lewis Carroll (1832 - 98)

Queen and Jack playing cards (coloured wood engraving)
BNP159927 Queen and Jack playing cards (coloured wood engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Knave of Hearts, German Playing Card. circa 1900

Playing card: Jack of Diamonds (colour litho)
DHS212781 Playing card: Jack of Diamonds (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Woman with playing cards and the Jack of Diamonds (colour litho)
6031642 Woman with playing cards and the Jack of Diamonds (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with playing cards and the Jack of Diamonds)

Knave of Diamonds
Image of the Knave of Diamonds. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

Knave of Spades
Image of the Knave of Spades. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

Knave of Hearts
Image of the Knave of Hearts. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

Knave of Clubs
Image of the Knave of Clubs. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

The Queen of Hearts (oil)
Ma200888 The Queen of Hearts (oil) by Calthrop, Claude Andrew (1845-93); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Playing cards from the 15th century
Ancient playing cards including the Queen of Rabbits, the King of Columbines, the Ace of Roses, and the Knave of Pink, 15th century

The Knave of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336579 The Knave of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from As You Like It by William Shakespeare (oil on panel)
TW426550 Scene from As You Like It by William Shakespeare (oil on panel) by Deverell, Walter Howell (1827-54); 70.5x91.9 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

The Queen turned angrily away from him and said to the Knave, "Turn them over"
3471604 The Queen turned angrily away from him and said to the Knave, " Turn them over", from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub

Music cover, Knave of Clubs Polka by P Bucalossi

The Interior of a Gothic Church, c. 1650 (oil on oak)
BFM286586 The Interior of a Gothic Church, c.1650 (oil on oak) by Witte, Emanuel de (c.1617-92); 49x43 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

The Knave of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336585 The Knave of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knave
LLM458058 The Knave by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knave. Alice in Wonderland game cards; coloured by Gertrude Thomson; manufactured by Thomas de la Rue Ltd)

Playing card: Jack of Hearts (colour litho)
DHS212782 Playing card: Jack of Hearts (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Design for playing cards, c. 1810 (pen and ink and w / c on paper)
XKH157636 Design for playing cards, c.1810 (pen and ink and w/c on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Queen turned angrily away from him and said to the Knave, "Turn them over"
3471605 The Queen turned angrily away from him and said to the Knave, " Turn them over", from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub

Devices for cheating at cards and dice (engraving)
3635186 Devices for cheating at cards and dice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devices for cheating at cards and dice)

Heart and Diamond Court Cards, 17th-18th century (coloured engraving)
CHT291616 Heart and Diamond Court Cards, 17th-18th century (coloured engraving) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Playing card: Jack of Clubs (colour litho)
DHS212774 Playing card: Jack of Clubs (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

The Bubblers Medley or a Sketch of the Times (engraving)
611415 The Bubblers Medley or a Sketch of the Times (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bubblers Medley or a Sketch of the Times)

King, Queen and Jack playing cards (coloured wood engraving)
BNP159926 King, Queen and Jack playing cards (coloured wood engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Textile design for Alice in Wonderland (w / c and pencil on paper)
STC172914 Textile design for Alice in Wonderland (w/c and pencil on paper) by Voysey, Charles Francis Annesley (1857-1941); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

The Wandering Heir (engraving)
1058275 The Wandering Heir (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wandering Heir)

The Queen Of Hearts (chromolitho)
3656934 The Queen Of Hearts (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen Of Hearts)

Kenny Meadows: The Solicitor (engraving)
5989551 Kenny Meadows: The Solicitor (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Solicitor)

The Cavaliers Escape (engraving)
6021209 The Cavaliers Escape (engraving) by Lawless, Matthew James (1837-1864) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cavaliers Escape)

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"Unraveling the Mysterious Knave: A Journey through Wonderland and Beyond" Step into the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland, where the mischievous Knave takes center stage. From his encounters with Alice and the Red Queen to his infamous trial, this enigmatic character leaves a lasting impression. Inspired by J. Mercer's portrayal of The Queen of Hearts, who famously declared "Off with their heads. ", we delve deeper into the realm of wonder. Onboard the majestic RMS Queen Mary, art depicting scenes from Alice in Wonderland captivate our imagination. As we sing along to "Song of Sixpence 2 / 3, " we ponder over Carroll's intricate storytelling. Who can forget The Queen of Hearts' baking escapades? Those stolen tarts caused quite a commotion. A repeating pattern showcasing various Alice in Wonderland characters catches our eye. Among them stands the Knave, forever entwined in this fantastical tale. Charlton Mann's novel, "The Knave of Diamonds, " further explores this multifaceted character. Was he merely a servant or valet? Or did he possess hidden depths? Intriguingly depicted in a handcolored lithograph from the 15th century manuscript book Hommages to comte de Clermont is a scarlet jaquette-clad knave serving as both sergeant and valet—a glimpse into history's interpretation. Georg Schachomair's sheet of playing cards from the 16th century reminds us that even then, knaves held significance within card games—symbols of cunning and strategy. So let us unravel this captivating mystery together—Who stole those tempting tarts? Join us on an adventure through Lewis Carroll's enchanting world as we uncover more about the elusive knave lurking behind every turn.