Oakley Collection (page 3)

Silhouette of a soldier in ceremonial uniform, with a tall feather on his hat and a sword at his side

Silhouette of an artist with palette and brushes
Full-length silhouette of an artist holding palette and brushes

Silhouette of an RAF pilot officer

Silhouette of a woman
Full-length silhouette of a woman standing with her hands held behind her back, the opposite number of picture 10503926 (H. L)

Hampshire RG23 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire RG23 7

South Oxfordshire OX39 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Oxfordshire OX39 4

Bedford MK43 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bedford MK43 7

Fife KY12 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fife KY12 9

Aylesbury Vale HP18 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Aylesbury Vale HP18 9

Mid Suffolk IP21 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Suffolk IP21 4

Tewkesbury GL52 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tewkesbury GL52 5

Warwick CV8 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Warwick CV8 1

North Somerset BS21 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Somerset BS21 7

BH Bournemouth, BH21 1
BH21 1

Bath and North East Somerset BA2 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bath and North East Somerset BA2 7

Marble Arch Hotel, London - overlooking The Marble Arch, Hyde Park and Park Lane. Date: circa 1905

Three designs by Edward Oakley for Blackfriars Bridge, 1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Three designs by Edward Oakley for Blackfriars Bridge, 1756. A competition was staged to design the first Blackfriars Bridge. The winner was Robert Mylne, whose bridge was completed in 1769

Annie Oakley, American exhibition sharpshooter, late 19th century (1954). Annie Oakley starred in Buffalo Bills Wild West Show

The Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt, 1933-1934. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934

The Savoy Hotel as seen from the River Thames, London, 1905. Artist: William Harold Oakley
The Savoy Hotel as seen from the River Thames, London, 1905. From The Connoisseur magazine (March 1905)

Flying Scotsman luggage label by H. L. Oakley
Luggage labels featuring the famous Flying Scotsman steam train, designed by the silhouette artist Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley. Date: 1924

Silhouette of a cocker spaniel

WW1 silhouettes, The Tide of Victory

Silhouette, A Drowning Man Catches at a Straw
A Drowning Man Catches at a Straw -- silhouette showing a man in water, reaching up to a tree branch

H. L. Oakley and others on the beach, Scarborough
The renowned silhouette artist H. L. Oakley (front row, second from left), with a group of men and women, all in their swimming gear on the beach at Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Silhouette of jockey and racehorse
Silhouette of jockey galloping along on a racehorse

Silhouette of a girl with a sheep and a goat
Silhouette of a little girl in a wide-brimmed hat, holding a sheep and a goat on leads

Robert Baden Powell, silhouette by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette portrait of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (1857-1941), the English soldier and founder of the Boy Scout Movement, by H. L. Oakley. circa 1920

Annie Oakley, 1860 - 1926. American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter

Miss Annie Oakley Little Sure Shot American 1885
Miss Annie Oakley (Little Sure Shot); American; about 1885; Albumen silver print

After the War - Silhouette by H L Oakley Date: 1917

Once More into the Breach - a Walrus to the rescue
Humorous illustration by E.G Oakley-Beuttler depicting the air-sea rescue by a Shagbat amphibious biplane(known as a Walrus) over the North Sea during World War Two

St Matthews Church, Oakley Square, Camden, NW London. Date: circa 1910

British Royal Naval Recruitment Poster, WW1
Remember! England Expects -- The need is great today.... the Navy requires you for its glorious service. Join today. Skilled artificers and artisans, seamen, stokers, marines and boys

The Silhouette Art of H. L. Oakley
Inside page of a promotional leaflet produced by the silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley, who, as well as genre and portrait cuttings, carried out a lot of advertising work

Eley Kynoch gun cartridges by H. L. Oakley
Advertisement for Eley-Kynoch gun cartridges featuring silhouettes by the artist H. L. Oakley. Date: 1936

LNER to Scotland advert designed by H. L. Oakley
Advertisement (or miniature of a poster) advertising the L.N.E.R East Coast train route from London to scotland via the famous Flying Scotsman. Date: 1923

Leagues of Nation with silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
A page from The Bystander (its regular Bystander in Occupation column) with silhouettes by Captain H. L. Oakley showing an English soldier marrying a German woman

ANNIE OAKLEY (1860-1926). American markswoman: photograph, c1890

York railway station with H. L. Oakley silhouette posters
York railway station in the north east of England, with H. L. Oakley silhouette recruitment posters on display outside, probably during the early stages of the First World War. circa 1914-1915

Silhouette of horse and rider, possibly out foxhunting

Silhouette of mother hen with six chicks
Silhouette of a mother hen with her six chicks

Luggage label design, The Flying Scotsman
Luggage label design for a book of ten large size labels, depicting a silhouette image of The Flying Scotsman

Silhouette of Land Girl taking dog for walk, WW2
Silhouette of a Land Girl taking a dog for a walk during the Second World War. 1939-1945

Silhouette of a chow chow

Silhouette of a man leading a horse by its bridle

Silhouette of a large dog standing still

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouette
World War One recruitment poster with silhouette -- The Thin Khaki Line Keeps the Fate of Belgium from Your Hearth and Home, Get into Khaki Now! Showing a determined soldier with a bayoneted rifle

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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.