Oakley Collection

WW1 silhouettes, wounded soldiers and medical care
Silhouettes of wounded soldiers and medical care during the First World War. From the top: stretcher bearers, a field ambulance, the casualty clearing station, a train taking men off to the base

Silhouette of stylish couple dancing

ANNIE OAKLEY (1860-1926). Oil over a photograph, 1899

Silhouette of a local squire and his dog
Silhouette of a local squire having a drink in his local pub, with his dog at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of fox hunting scene
Silhouette of a fox hunting scene with three horse riders leaping a fence

Silhouettes of the Chase by H. L. Oakley
Two silhouettes cut by H. L. Oakley showing scenes from a hunt. The first shows the hunt meeting at a village pub, while the second shows them at full stretch galloping across countryside

Silhouette of a landlord and his dog
Silhouette of a pub landlord with a glass of beer in his hand, his dog sitting at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of men in a pub
The Lads of the Village -- silhouette of men enjoying a drink of beer in their local pub. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of a head waiter with a full glass of beer in his hand, and a cat at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of barmaid and customer in a pub
The best drink is the last drink -- scene at 10pm in The Crown, Harrogate, with a barmaid, a customer and his dog

Silhouette of a man entering a country pub at the end of the day. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Annie Oakley in London, Born in Darke County, Ohio, August 13th 1860, she died in Greenville Ohio, November 3rd, 1926 and buried at Brock. Ohio cemetery, near her childhood home

Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L. Oakley
Various scenes on the Somme cut by famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley showing the work to be done when pursuing the retreating Germans

Silhouettes of hunting field scenes in the neighbourhood of York. From the top: full cry, hunting with the York and Ainsty (North)

Silhouette of a doctor who has interrupted his rounds for a glass of beer. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of Hurlingham Club House and polo players
Silhouette of the Hurlingham Club House and five polo players on horseback

Silhouettes of hunting field scenes

Silhouette of fox hunting scene
Silhouette of a fox hunting scene with two horse riders in red jackets leaping a fence

Silhouette of a waitress or pub barmaid, about to pour beer into a glass. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette of huntsman enjoying a stirrup cup
Silhouette of a huntsman on horseback, enjoying a stirrup cup, watched by a hound. An advertisement for Worthington beer

WW1 - Recruitment Poster - York Railway Station
WW1 - A series of Recruitment posters calling on Men of the North to join the Armed forces - York Railway Station, 1914. A large noticeboard with a message urging me to join up

Silhouette, Sending Coals to Newcastle
Sending Coals to Newcastle -- silhouette showing a mining landscape and three men carrying sacks of coal up a slope

Man and woman drinking beer in a pub
Isaac meets Rebecca at the Well -- silhouette of a man and a woman drinking beer in a pub. The title is a comic reference to an event in the Old Testament (Genesis 24)

Silhouette of two men drinking beer
The First Drink of the Day -- silhouette of two men drinking beer, probably in a pub

Christmas Day 100 years ago by H. L. Oakley
Charming silhouettes cut by H. L. Oakley depicting a traditional Victorian Christmas. The morning begins with a visit to church, followed by skating on a frozen pond

Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
A page of silhouettes showing various Victorian pastimes and games including archery, croquet, skating and chess

Silhouette design for The Orbit magazine, by H.L. Oakley, showing a foxhunting scene with three riders on horseback galloping across a field. Date: circa 1926

Silhouette of huntsman and hounds
Silhouette of a huntsman and four hounds following the scent of the fox

Silhouette of exotic couple dancing
Silhouette of an exotic couple dancing, possibly the tango, in Spanish or Latin American style costume

On These Things... by H. L. Oakley
Full title - On These Things, More or Less, Young Men Live, a quote by Charles Kingsley, who was a keen sporting parson. A silhouette illustration by H. L

Silhouette of Edgar Dowells Dance Orchestra
Silhouette of Edgar Dowell and his orchestra, popular in both the UK and US during the 1920s. Date: c.1925

Silhouette, As Mad As A Hatter (or March Hare)
As Mad As A Hatter (or March Hare) -- silhouette based on illustrations to Alice in Wonderland, showing the Mad Hatter and March Hare sitting at the tea table

Silhouette, Hope Springs Eternal in the Human Breast
Hope Springs Eternal in the Human Breast -- silhouette showing a shipwrecked man standing on a raft, waving to a ship on the horizon

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouettes
World War One recruitment poster with silhouettes -- Remember! England Expects -- the Need is Great Today.... the Navy requires you for its glorious service. Join today

Silhouettes of horses in sporting activities
Despite this motor age -- silhouettes of horses in sporting activities. From the top: Going to the Post for the Derby, the International Horse Show, and Royal Ascot

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouette
World War One recruitment poster with silhouette -- Loyal Talk Won t Beat Kaiser, Krupp, Kultur, Trained Men Will! Enlist Now! Showing a determined soldier with a bayoneted rifle. 1914-1918

Silhouette, Enough to Make a Saint Swear
Enough to Make a Saint Swear -- silhouette showing a monk annoyed to see that a cat has knocked over a jug of milk and is lapping it all up

When Great Grandfather Went to Sea by H. L. Oakley
A series of charming silhouette cut outs by H. L. Oakley depicting scenes at the seaside during the Victorian era from the journey there by carriage and train to donkey rides

Our Soldiers: how they are Made and Mended
A series of intricate images by silhouette artist, H. L. Oakley showing scenes on the Western Front in a mounted regiment followed by the transportation of an injured officer to hospital

Annie Oakley
ANNIE OAKLEY entertains with feats of skillful marksmanship

Oakley Square, Camden, NW London. Date: circa 1910

Victorian Christmas time by H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouettes by H. L. Oakley depicting various transport scenes over the Christmas time. Date: 1939

Silhouette of hunting scene
Silhouette of a hunting scene, showing a horsewoman leaping a stream while a dog follows the scent of the fox

Silhouette of polo stables, horses and players

Profile portrait - Silhouette Date: circa 1920s

Advertisement for Selfridges childrens clothes
His First Pair -- advertisement for Selfridges childrens clothes, with a silhouette of four children and a dog. One little boy is wearing his first pair of shoes

Silhouette of an elderly man with a glass of beer in his hand, sitting under a tree. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Silhouette, To Have a Finger in the Pie
To Have a Finger in the Pie -- silhouette of a man in a tall hat (probably a chef) tasting a pie

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Oakley, a name that echoes through time, holds within it the stories of courage and resilience. In the midst of World War I, Oakley's silhouette paintings captured the haunting images of soldiers fighting for their countries. The brushstrokes revealed wounded soldiers seeking solace in medical care, their pain etched on their faces. But Oakley's talent extended beyond war scenes. Annie Oakley herself became a subject of his artistry, her portrait delicately painted over a photograph from 1899. Her piercing gaze and determined spirit immortalized in oil. Silhouettes danced across Oakley's canvas like whispers from another era. A local squire and his loyal dog stood tall against an evening sky while a fox hunting scene unfolded with precision and grace. The chase came alive under his skilled hand. From grand landscapes to intimate moments, Oakley breathed life into every stroke he made. A landlord shared secrets with his faithful companion as they watched over their domain while a stylish couple twirled in perfect harmony on the dance floor. The pub was not just a place for libations but also where friendships were forged amidst laughter and camaraderie. Men gathered together, silhouetted against dimly lit walls, sharing tales both tall and true. In times of darkness and despair during wartime, Oakley found inspiration even amidst tragedy. Silhouettes emerged from the Somme battlefield; each figure telling its own story of sacrifice and loss. Hunting field scenes transported viewers to open expanses where horses galloped freely alongside dedicated riders chasing after elusive prey – capturing both nature's beauty and man's unyielding determination. Oakley had an eye for capturing society’s nuances too - whether it be the head waiter orchestrating an elegant dining experience or the barmaid engaging in friendly banter with her customers at the local pub - he celebrated everyday moments that often went unnoticed by others.