Recollections Collection

Sir Henry Irving, actor, after a rehearsal of Ravenswood
Sir Henry Irving, actor manager, after a rehearsal of Ravenswood, a play by Herman Merivale, based on the story of the Bride of Lammermoor - he played the lead role of Edgar, Master of Ravenswood

John Seymour Lucas, artist, portrait by John Singer Sargent Date: 1905

John Seymour Lucas, artist, in suit of armour
John Seymour Lucas (1849-1923), artist, in one of his suits of armour Date: late 19th century

Recollections (colour litho)
971771 Recollections (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recollections. Colour supplement to Pen and Pencil magazine.); © Look and Learn

Bearing on my shallop. Illustration by Florence Harrison of Tennysons poem, Recollections of the Arabian Nights. Date: c.1920

Portrait of William Thomas Beckford (1760-1844), 1835 (engraving)
986132 Portrait of William Thomas Beckford (1760-1844), 1835 (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of William Thomas Beckford (1760-1844)

Recollections of Gouray (engraving)
1595708 Recollections of Gouray (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recollections of Gouray)

The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain Gronow (litho)
1055416 The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain Gronow (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain Gronow)

A Tale of Edgehill (etching)
981686 A Tale of Edgehill (etching) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of Edgehill.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The fiery untamed steed forgets his part, and the curtain unfortunately descends (engraving)
610356 The fiery untamed steed forgets his part, and the curtain unfortunately descends (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Recollections of Boyhood (engraving)
1588942 Recollections of Boyhood (engraving) by Castan, Edmond (b.1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recollections of Boyhood. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 October 1872)

The Cruise of the "Dusky Maid"in Manitoban Waters (engraving)
1047716 The Cruise of the " Dusky Maid" in Manitoban Waters (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

General View Interior Recollections Great Exhibition
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Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, England: research students, 1898. J(oseph) J(ohn) Thomson (1856-1940) is in the centre of the front row with his arms crossed

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"Capturing the Essence: A Journey Through Recollections" Step into the world of recollections, where memories come alive and stories unfold. In the dimly lit theater, Sir Henry Irving, a renowned actor, stands tall after a rehearsal of Ravenswood. His passion for his craft shines through his every move. John Seymour Lucas immortalizes this moment in a captivating portrait painted by John Singer Sargent. The artist's skill brings out every detail of Irving's expressive face. But Lucas is not limited to capturing actors on canvas alone; he also dons a suit of armor himself. In another masterpiece, he becomes both artist and subject as he explores different facets of his artistic abilities. Recollections take various forms - from color lithographs that transport us to distant lands to illustrations that breathe life into Tennyson's poetic verses. Florence Harrison beautifully illustrates Tennyson's poem "Bearing on my shallop, " allowing us to embark on an enchanting journey through words and imagery. The art of engraving transports us further back in time with portraits such as William Thomas Beckford's compelling likeness from 1835 or the vivid depiction of Gouray etched onto paper. Captain Gronow shares his reminiscences through lithographs that capture moments frozen in time - tales from days gone by brought back to life with each stroke of the pen. Etchings like "A Tale of Edgehill" remind us that history has its own recollections too - battles fought and lives lost forever imprinted upon our collective memory. Sometimes even within the realm of performance itself, unexpected moments occur - like when a fiery untamed steed forgets its part and causes an unfortunate curtain descent. These unplanned incidents become cherished recollections shared among artists and audiences alike. Recollections need not always be grandiose; they can also be found in simple pleasures like childhood adventures depicted in engravings titled "Recollections of Boyhood.