Luson Collection

William Luson Thomas & Luke Fildes
William Luson Thomas (right), artist, engraver and founder of The Graphic magazine in 1869, pictured with artist Sir Luke Fildes. Date: 1919

William Luson Thomas, founder of newspapers
William Luson Thomas (1830-1900), British wood engraver and founder of various newspapers, including The Graphic. circa 1880s

Drawings Prints, Print, Duennas Return, Artist, Engraver, John Callcott Horsley
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Duennas Return, from the Illustrated London News, Artist, Engraver, After, John Callcott Horsley, William Luson Thomas, British, London 1817-1903 London, British

Drawings Prints, Print, La Priere, Engraver, Artist, William Luson Thomas, Gustav Pope
Drawings and Prints, Print, La Priere, from the Illustrated London News, Engraver, Artist, After, William Luson Thomas, Gustav Pope, British, London 1830-1900 Chertsey, Surrey, British, 1831-1910

Drawings Prints, Print, Tired Nature sweet Restorer, Balmy Sleep, Engraver, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Tired Nature sweet Restorer, Balmy Sleep, from the Illustrated London News, Engraver, Artist, After, William Luson Thomas, Edward Charles Barnes, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Grandfathers Portrait, Artist, Engraver, William Henry Knight
Drawings and Prints, Print, Grandfathers Portrait, from the Illustrated London News, Artist, Engraver, After, William Henry Knight, William Luson Thomas, British, Newbury

Drawings Prints, Print, L Innominato, Artist, Engraver, Alessandro Guardassoni
Drawings and Prints, Print, L Innominato, from the Illustrated London News, Artist, Engraver, After, Alessandro Guardassoni, William Luson Thomas, Italian, Bologna 1819-1888 Bologna, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Childs Prayer, Engraver, Artist, William Luson Thomas
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Childs Prayer, from the Illustrated London News, Engraver, Artist, After, William Luson Thomas, Henry Lejeune, British, London 1830-1900 Chertsey, Surrey, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Declaration, Engraver, Artist, William Luson Thomas, Frederick Goodall
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Declaration, from the Illustrated London News, Engraver, Artist, After, William Luson Thomas, Frederick Goodall, British, London 1830-1900 Chertsey, Surrey, British

Drawings Prints, L Atelier de Rembrandt, tableau J. Gilbert, L Univers Illustre, p
Drawings and Prints, L Atelier de Rembrandt, tableau de J. Gilbert (from L Univers Illustre, p. 395), Artist, After, William Luson Thomas, Sir John Gilbert, British, London 1830-1900 Chertsey

Drawings Prints, Print, Eastward, Ho!, August, 1857, Engraver, Artist, William Luson Thomas
Drawings and Prints, Print, Eastward Ho! August 1857, from the Illustrated London News, Engraver, Artist, After, William Luson Thomas, Henry Nelson O Neil, British, London 1830-1900 Chertsey, Surrey

Drawings Prints, Print, La, Toilette, des, Morts, Engraver, Artist, William Luson Thomas
Drawings and Prints, Print, La Toilette des Morts, from the Illustrated London News, Engraver, Artist, After, William Luson Thomas, Edward Matthew Ward, British, London 1830-1900 Chertsey, Surrey

THOMAS: THE SWING, 1864. Wood engraving, English, 1864, after a painting by William Luson Thomas (1830-1900)

William Luson Thomas
WILLIAM LUSON THOMAS Artist, founder of The Graphic

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"Luson: A Legacy of Artistic Brilliance and Newspaper Founding" William Luson Thomas, the visionary founder of newspapers, left an indelible mark on the world of art. Alongside talented artists like Luke Fildes, he created a treasure trove of drawings and prints that continue to captivate audiences. One such masterpiece is "Duennas Return, " where Thomas's artistic prowess shines through as both artist and engraver. The intricate details bring this enchanting scene to life, leaving viewers in awe. In "La Priere, " Thomas collaborated with Gustav Pope to create a print that exudes serenity and spirituality. Their combined talents weave together seamlessly, resulting in a work that resonates deeply with its audience. "Tired Nature sweet Restorer, Balmy Sleep" showcases Thomas's versatility as an artist and engraver once again. This captivating piece transports us into a realm of tranquility, reminding us of the restorative power found in nature's embrace. Thomas also immortalized his grandfather through his artistry. In "Grandfather's Portrait, " he skillfully captures every nuance and emotion with the help of William Henry Knight's expertise as an engraver. Collaborating with Alessandro Guardassoni for "L'Innominato, " Thomas demonstrates his ability to breathe life into characters from literature onto paper. The result is a print filled with intrigue and mystery that leaves viewers longing for more. But it was not only fictional characters that inspired him; in "Child's Prayer, " we see Thomas collaborating once again as both artist and engraver to depict innocence personified—a heartfelt moment frozen in time forever. Thomas also delved into historical subjects alongside Frederick Goodall for their powerful print titled "Declaration. " Their collaboration evokes patriotism while showcasing their exceptional skills as artists and engravers alike. Beyond his own creations, Thomas played a significant role in promoting art through newspapers like L'Univers Illustre.