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Sir William Nicholson Collection

Sir William Nicholson was a renowned British artist known for his diverse range of works, spanning from paintings to lithographs and illustrations

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson

The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Woman with a rip in one of her leather gloves. The model was Lottie Stafford, a London laundress. Painting in The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Shire Horse, n.d. Creator: William Nicholson

The Shire Horse, n.d. Creator: William Nicholson
The Shire Horse, n.d

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Boxers, 1898, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson

The Boxers, 1898, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Boxers, 1898, (1935). Two men in a boxing ring. From " An Almanac Of Twelve Sports" by Rudyard Kipling. [William Heinemann, London, 1898]

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Carlina, 1909 (oil on canvas)

Carlina, 1909 (oil on canvas)
GLS267746 Carlina, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 157.5x121.9 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho)

Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho)
MAN464461 Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464458, 464460, 464462, 464461, 464459)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho)

Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho)
MAN464460 Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464458, 464460, 464462, 464461, 464459)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Food and Fruits of Empire, original set

Food and Fruits of Empire, original set
6319396 Food and Fruits of Empire, original set by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464458, 464460, 464462, 464461, 464459)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho)

Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho)
MAN464459 Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464458, 464460, 464462, 464461, 464459)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho)

Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho)
MAN464458 Food and Fruits of Empire [6319396] (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464458, 464460, 464462, 464461, 464459)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Portrait of Mark Twain (1835-1910) American Writer - Drawing by William Nicholson (1872-1949)

Portrait of Mark Twain (1835-1910) American Writer - Drawing by William Nicholson (1872-1949)
FGL5474992 Portrait of Mark Twain (1835-1910) American Writer - Drawing by William Nicholson (1872-1949) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Hunting Scene - English Calendar, ill by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898

Hunting Scene - English Calendar, ill by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898
LSE4078027 Hunting Scene - English Calendar, ill by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Man Sandwich, London - in 'Types of London', by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898

Man Sandwich, London - in "Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898
LSE4080985 Man Sandwich, London - in " Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Young Woman Bartender, London - in 'Types of London', by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury

Young Woman Bartender, London - in "Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898
LSE4080970 Young Woman Bartender, London - in " Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Riding: Man on Horseback - by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898

Riding: Man on Horseback - by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898
LSE4080518 Riding: Man on Horseback - by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Portrait of Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) British businessman

Portrait of Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) British businessman and colonial administrator - Watercolour by William
GIA4790242 Portrait of Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) British businessman and colonial administrator - Watercolour by William Nicholson (1872-1949) by Nicholson

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Man in Uniform (Guard of the Tower of London), London - Illustration by William Nicholson

Man in Uniform (Guard of the Tower of London), London - Illustration by William Nicholson (1872-1949)
LSE4080978 Man in Uniform (Guard of the Tower of London), London - Illustration by William Nicholson (1872-1949) in " Types of London", 1898 by Nicholson

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Two men playing cricket, one at the top and the other a bat in his hand waiting for the ball

Two men playing cricket, one at the top and the other a bat in his hand waiting for the ball - Illustration by William
LSE4101471 Two men playing cricket, one at the top and the other a bat in his hand waiting for the ball - Illustration by William Nicholson (1872-1949) by Nicholson

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Boxing Scene - Engraving by William Nicholson (1872-1949) for calendars: November 1898

Boxing Scene - Engraving by William Nicholson (1872-1949) for calendars: November 1898
LSE4077764 Boxing Scene - Engraving by William Nicholson (1872-1949) for calendars: November 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Cricket Game, 1898 (lithograph)

Cricket Game, 1898 (lithograph)
FIA5402680 Cricket Game, 1898 (lithograph) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 30, 5x24, 4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: School, London - Illustration by William Nicholson (1872-1949) in 'Types of London', 1898

School, London - Illustration by William Nicholson (1872-1949) in "Types of London", 1898
LSE4080986 School, London - Illustration by William Nicholson (1872-1949) in " Types of London", 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: A carriage or a diligence: 'Coaching'- by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898

A carriage or a diligence: "Coaching"- by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898
LSE4080515 A carriage or a diligence: " Coaching" - by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Portrait of Rudyard Kipling - by William Nicholson (1872-1949)

Portrait of Rudyard Kipling - by William Nicholson (1872-1949)
GIA4812550 Portrait of Rudyard Kipling - by William Nicholson (1872-1949) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Otto, Prince von Bismarck (1815-1898), German statesman - Drawing by William Nicholson (1872-1949)

Otto, Prince von Bismarck (1815-1898), German statesman - Drawing by William Nicholson (1872-1949)
GIA4769106 Otto, Prince von Bismarck (1815-1898), German statesman - Drawing by William Nicholson (1872-1949) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Merchant of Four Seasons, London - in 'Types of London', by William Nicholson (1872-1949)

Merchant of Four Seasons, London - in "Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898
LSE4080975 Merchant of Four Seasons, London - in " Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Flower Merchant, London in 'Types of London', by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898

Flower Merchant, London in "Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898
LSE4080974 Flower Merchant, London in " Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Newspaper Crier, London - in 'Types of London', by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898

Newspaper Crier, London - in "Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898
LSE4080990 Newspaper Crier, London - in " Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Toy Merchant, London - in 'Types of London', by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898

Toy Merchant, London - in "Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898
LSE4080983 Toy Merchant, London - in " Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Aristocrats at the races, London - in 'Types of London', by William Nicholson (1872-1949)

Aristocrats at the races, London - in "Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898
LSE4080977 Aristocrats at the races, London - in " Types of London", by William Nicholson (1872-1949), ed Floury, 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Double Anemones, 1921 (oil on canvas)

Double Anemones, 1921 (oil on canvas)
1197222 Double Anemones, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 45.1x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; © Desmond Banks

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: A Vase with Honesty, 1911 (oil on canvas-board)

A Vase with Honesty, 1911 (oil on canvas-board)
826791 A Vase with Honesty, 1911 (oil on canvas-board) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 38x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Vase with Honesty. Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Grey Jug, c. 1941-42 (oil on canvas board)

The Grey Jug, c. 1941-42 (oil on canvas board)
657322 The Grey Jug, c.1941-42 (oil on canvas board) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 38.5x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grey Jug. Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Wallflowers and Anemones, 1930 (oil on canvas)

Wallflowers and Anemones, 1930 (oil on canvas)
657478 Wallflowers and Anemones, 1930 (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wallflowers and Anemones. Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Two Vases of Flowers and a Blue Plate, 1925 (oil on panel)

Two Vases of Flowers and a Blue Plate, 1925 (oil on panel)
826900 Two Vases of Flowers and a Blue Plate, 1925 (oil on panel) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 53.4x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Vases of Flowers and a Blue Plate)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Lady in Black, 1910 (oil on canvas)

The Lady in Black, 1910 (oil on canvas)
657492 The Lady in Black, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lady in Black. Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949). Oil on canvas. Dated 1910

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Sport on the S. S. Cedric, 1921 (oil on canvasboard)

Sport on the S. S. Cedric, 1921 (oil on canvasboard)
657477 Sport on the S.S. Cedric, 1921 (oil on canvasboard) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport on the S.S. Cedric. Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949)

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Brown Veil (Portrait Of Mrs Harrington Mann), 1905. Creator: William Nicholson

The Brown Veil (Portrait Of Mrs Harrington Mann), 1905. Creator: William Nicholson
The Brown Veil (Portrait Of Mrs Harrington Mann), 1905

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Silver Sunset, 1909-1910. Creator: William Nicholson

The Silver Sunset, 1909-1910. Creator: William Nicholson
The Silver Sunset, 1909-1910

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: Pink Still Life With Jug, 1935-36. Creator: William Nicholson

Pink Still Life With Jug, 1935-36. Creator: William Nicholson
Pink Still Life With Jug, 1935-36

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Pink Dress, 1935. Creator: William Nicholson

The Pink Dress, 1935. Creator: William Nicholson
The Pink Dress, 1935

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Barmaid, 1888, (1946). Creator: William Nicholson

The Barmaid, 1888, (1946). Creator: William Nicholson
The Barmaid, 1888, (1946). The Painter as Illustrator. Illustration from W. Henleys " London Types", 1888. Published in " English Printed Books", by Francis Meynell

Background imageSir William Nicholson Collection: The Four-In-Hand, c1898, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson

The Four-In-Hand, c1898, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Four-In-Hand, c1898, (1935). From " An Almanac Of Twelve Sports" by Rudyard Kipling. [William Heinemann, London, 1898]. Published in " Modern Masterpieces", Part 8


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Sir William Nicholson was a renowned British artist known for his diverse range of works, spanning from paintings to lithographs and illustrations. His talent and creativity are evident in pieces such as "The Girl with the Tattered Glove" (1909), a captivating portrait that showcases his attention to detail and ability to capture emotion. One of Nicholson's notable oil paintings is "Carlina" (1909), which displays his mastery of color and composition. The vibrant hues bring life to the canvas, while the subject exudes an air of mystery and elegance. In addition to his paintings, Nicholson also made significant contributions through his lithographs. One such example is "Food and Fruits of Empire, " a series that highlights the cultural significance of food in different regions around the world. These colorful prints provide a glimpse into various culinary traditions, showcasing Nicholson's skill in capturing both beauty and diversity. Nicholson's versatility extends beyond traditional art forms. He also ventured into illustration, creating memorable drawings like the portrait of Mark Twain (1835-1910). This depiction captures Twain's distinctive features with precision, reflecting Nicholson's keen observation skills. Furthermore, he showcased his artistic prowess through commercial projects like calendars and book illustrations. For instance, his work on an English calendar featuring a hunting scene demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also an understanding of narrative storytelling. Lastly, one cannot overlook Nicholson's humorous side as seen in works like "Man Sandwich. " This playful illustration from "Types of London" depicts a comical scene that reflects both social commentary and wit. Sir William Nicholson left behind an enduring legacy with his vast body of work encompassing various mediums. Through each piece mentioned here - whether it be portraits or scenes depicting everyday life - he continues to inspire artists today with his exceptional talent for capturing moments frozen in time.