Poet Collection

Chatterton (The Death of Chatterton), 1856. Creator: Henry Wallis
Chatterton (The Death of Chatterton), 1856. Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770) was an unsuccessful poet whose suicide became a symbol of blighted artistic genius

J. R. R. Tolkien, 1911 (b / w photo)
876905 J.R.R. Tolkien, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien)

Dante and Virgil (70-19 BC) at the Summit of Purgatory, from The Divine Comedy
XIR204512 Dante and Virgil (70-19 BC) at the Summit of Purgatory, from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

Dante and the Divine Comedy (The Comedy Illuminating Florence), 1464-1465. Artist: Domenico di Michelino
Dante and the Divine Comedy (The Comedy Illuminating Florence), 1464-1465. From the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

PESSOA, Fernando (1888-1935). Portuguese poet. Drawing by Almada Negreiros of 1935. Drawing

Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire- Arthur Spooner

Robert Burns & Creations
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet Portrait surrounded by his creations

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, sees his beloved Beatrice
Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy, sees his beloved Beatrice Portinari on the Lung Arno, Florence

Robert Burns cottage, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, with sheep and cattle passing by. Date: circa 1920s

John Keats / Hampstead
JOHN KEATS English poet reading a book at Wentworth Place, Hampstead

ANNA AKHMATOVA (1889-1967). Russian poet. Oil on canvas, 1914, by N. I. Altman
ANNA AKHMATOVA (1889-1967). Russian poet. Oil on canvas, 1914, by N.I. Altman

Senegal - Griot playing a Kora
Senegal - seated Griot playing a Kora, a 21-stringed harp lute that originated in the Gambia River valley with the Mandinko but is one of the most popular instruments in Senegal

Oscar Wilde - Wilde Thing - T-shirt / poster print design
Oscar Wilde portrait - T-shirt / poster print design WILDE THING

Newstead Abbey, the Monks Wood, Nottinghamshire (Newstead Abbey from the North West)- Arthur Spooner

Newstead Abbey from the East, Nottinghamshire (Eagle Pond, Newstead Abbey)- Arthur Spooner

6th Lord Byron (1788-1824)
Artist: Phillips, Thomas (after) - Title: 6th Lord Byron (1788-1824) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 30 x 26.8

W B Yeats / Nobel
WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Irish poet and dramatist

Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche. Digitally colored woodcut

Gerard Manley Hopkins English Poet

Thomas Chatterton
THOMAS CHATTERTON The young English poet lies dead, having taken arsenic

Augusta Ada Byron
AUGUSTA ADA BYRON daughter of the poet Byron, later countess Lovelace mathematician, arguably the worlds first computer programmer, aiding Babbage

Tennyson / Ape / Vanity Fair
ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON English poet Cartoon

Paradiso, Canto 31 : The saintly throng form a rose in the empyrean (rose celeste)
GIA745614 Paradiso, Canto 31 : The saintly throng form a rose in the empyrean (rose celeste), illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Dylan Thomas
10th August 1946: Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), relaxing outside. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - Nest Of Singing Birds - pub

WYSTAN HUGH AUDEN (1907-1973). English poet. Photographed in 1967

LANGLAND: PIERS PLOWMAN. A manuscript page from the Middle English poem The Vision of Piers Plowman by William Langland, c1375

John Clare / Hilton
JOHN CLARE English poet

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road
* NOTE - FULL FILE IS A LONG PANORAMA - Preview split into 3 sections for ease of viewing * Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road reproduction of a painting by Stephen Reid (1873-1948) (from left)

Nasreddin - Seljuq satirist
Nasreddin or Nasreddin Hodja or Mullah Nasreddin Hooja or Mullah Nasruddin (1208-1284) was a Seljuq satirist, born in Hortu Village in Sivrihisar, Eskisehir Province, Turkey

Saint John of the Cross, (1542-1591). Spanish mystic. The Ascent of Mount Carmel. It was composed between 1581-1585. Engraving. Edition of 1694, Madrid

Sappho - House of Muses
Atthis, Telesippa, Megara, Anactoria and Euneica sitting at the feet of the poetess Sappho as she recites some of her work. No

RUPERT BROOKE (1887-1915). English poet. Photographed, 1913, by Sherill Shell

SAPPHO (612-545 BC). Greek poet. Womans portrait with a tablet and stylus identified as Sappho. Roman art. Fresco. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: ITALY. Pompeii

WALT WHITMAN (1819-1892). American poet. Photographed in 1881

WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS (1865-1939). Irish poet and playwright. Pencil and wash, c1910, by Augustus John

Rupert Brooke, c. 1915
Photographic portrait of Rupert Chawner Brooke (1887-1915), the English poet, pictured c.1915

Mayakovsky (Seated)
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY - Russian poet and supporter of the Communist party in Russia (this photograph is dated 1927)

Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653

Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282 / 1294). Medieval mystic. En
Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282/1294). Medieval mystic. Engraving by C. Roberts. La Ilustracion Artistica, 1896. Colored

John Keats(1795-1821), English poet

Handwriting and signature of Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1819 (pen & ink on paper)
KW478296 Handwriting and signature of Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1819 (pen & ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822)

MEETING OF SCOTT & BURNS. The meeting of Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns: painting by C.M. Hardie

JOHN KEATS (1795-1821). English poet. Oil on canvas, 1821, by Joseph Severn

CHARLES BAUDELAIRE (1821-1867). French poet. Photographed by Etienne Carjat, 1863

WALT WHITMAN MANUSCRIPT. Autograph manuscript fragment and signature

Roman mosaic

Edgar Allen Poe. Engraved reproduction of a 19th-century daguerrotype

La Fontaine, Moliere, Racine, and other French writers, 1600s
Conversation among French authors La Fontaine, Boileau, Moliere, and Racine. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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"Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet, finds solace in his beloved Beatrice's presence as he weaves words of love and longing into immortal verses. " "Robert Burns, a master of poetic creations, breathes life into his Scottish heritage through heartfelt ballads and lyrical melodies. " "The enigmatic Anna Akhmatova, a Russian poetess ahead of her time, captured on canvas by N. I. Altman in 1914; her words echo through generations with profound intensity. " "Immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of Newstead Abbey as Arthur Spooner paints an enchanting picture where poetry meets nature's embrace. " "In Hampstead's tranquil haven, John Keats found inspiration amidst verdant landscapes to pen timeless verses that stir the soul with their sheer elegance. " "As Dante ascends to Paradiso's celestial realm in Canto 31, witness the saintly throng forming a resplendent rose—a symbol of divine unity and boundless love. " "Step foot into Robert Burns' humble cottage in Alloway, Scotland—where this legendary poet breathed life into his immortal works while embracing his roots. " "Fernando Pessoa: a Portuguese poet whose introspective musings delved deep into the human condition—his words resonating across borders and eras alike. " "A glimpse at Rupert Brooke circa 1915 reveals a young poet brimming with passion; his verses would later capture hearts and evoke poignant emotions during World War I. "Wear your literary adoration proudly with Oscar Wilde's iconic 'Wilde Thing' design—a tribute to wit and charm that forever lingers within our hearts. " "Arthur Spooner unveils Newstead Abbey from the North West—the Monks Wood whispering secrets only they can hear; an idyllic muse for creativity to flourish. " "The tempestuous spirit of Lord Byron (6th) roams free within every line he penned—an audacious poet whose words ignited the flames of rebellion and passion.