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Sketches Collection (page 3)

"Capturing History and Imagination: The Artistry of Sketches" they have long been a window into the creative minds of artists, offering glimpses into their thoughts

Background imageSketches Collection: Petticoat Lane (litho)

Petticoat Lane (litho)
8663023 Petticoat Lane (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petticoat Lane. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageSketches Collection: On the village green (litho)

On the village green (litho)
8663005 On the village green (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the village green. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageSketches Collection: Signature of novelist James Fenimore Cooper

Signature of novelist James Fenimore Cooper
3501409 Signature of novelist James Fenimore Cooper; (add.info.: Signature of James Fenimore Cooper 1789 to 1851. American novelist of frontier tales)

Background imageSketches Collection: Baruch Spinoza (engraving)

Baruch Spinoza (engraving)
3507315 Baruch Spinoza (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) a Dutch philosopher of Sephardi/Portuguese origins. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive

Background imageSketches Collection: Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug. 17, 1875 (engraving)

Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug. 17, 1875 (engraving)
3434414 Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug. 17, 1875 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Going in Marseille. Bibl)

Background imageSketches Collection: Man Seated on a Step

Man Seated on a Step
3330188 Man Seated on a Step'; (add.info.: Sketch titled Man Seated on a Step by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) a Dutch painter and etcher

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketch of the Alcazar of Seville (drawing)

Sketch of the Alcazar of Seville (drawing)
3329964 Sketch of the Alcazar of Seville (drawing); (add.info.: Sketch of the Alcazar of Seville, a royal Palace in Seville, Spain)

Background imageSketches Collection: Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812, engraved by D. Pound after J. Terry

Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812, engraved by D. Pound after J. Terry
3085323 Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812, engraved by D. Pound after J. Terry; (add.info.: From England's Battles by Sea and Land by Lieut Col Williams; The London Printing)

Background imageSketches Collection: A male

A male
3330191 A male; (add.info.: Sketch of a male by Juan Carreno De Miranda (1614-1685) a Spanish painter of the Baroque period. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketch of the Alcazar of Seville (drawing)

Sketch of the Alcazar of Seville (drawing)
3329957 Sketch of the Alcazar of Seville (drawing); (add.info.: Sketch of the Alcazar of Seville, a royal Palace in Seville, Spain)

Background imageSketches Collection: Korean sketches

Korean sketches
2911175 Korean sketches; (add.info.: 1898 Korean sketches in the style of Kisan's genre by James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) Canadian Presbyterian missionary, educator and Bible translator in Korea

Background imageSketches Collection: Korean sketches

Korean sketches
2911174 Korean sketches; (add.info.: 1898 Korean sketches in the style of Kisan's genre by James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) Canadian Presbyterian missionary, educator and Bible translator in Korea

Background imageSketches Collection: Self portrait by Herbert Barnard John Everett BHC2683, early 20th century (oil on paper)

Self portrait by Herbert Barnard John Everett BHC2683, early 20th century (oil on paper)
7337894 Self portrait by Herbert Barnard John Everett BHC2683, early 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 50.6x35.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: Study of trees and a small building in the grounds of Merton Place, 1802 (graphite)

Study of trees and a small building in the grounds of Merton Place, 1802 (graphite)
7339890 Study of trees and a small building in the grounds of Merton Place, 1802 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 9.3x15.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: A study of a Cedar tree at Merton, 1802 (watercolour, graphite)

A study of a Cedar tree at Merton, 1802 (watercolour, graphite)
7339886 A study of a Cedar tree at Merton, 1802 (watercolour, graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 13x20.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: Study of a tree overhanging water at Merton (recto), 1802 (graphite)

Study of a tree overhanging water at Merton (recto), 1802 (graphite)
7339872 Study of a tree overhanging water at Merton (recto), 1802 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 14.3x9.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing)

PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing)
7342483 PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: Study of small trees with low shrubs beneath them (verso), 1803 (graphite)

Study of small trees with low shrubs beneath them (verso), 1803 (graphite)
7339893 Study of small trees with low shrubs beneath them (verso), 1803 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 14.7x9.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: Paths and a fence beneath trees in the grounds at Merton, 1804 (watercolour, pen, ink)

Paths and a fence beneath trees in the grounds at Merton, 1804 (watercolour, pen, ink)
7339884 Paths and a fence beneath trees in the grounds at Merton, 1804 (watercolour, pen, ink) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 13.5x31.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: Study of a cedar tree, 1802 (watercolour, graphite)

Study of a cedar tree, 1802 (watercolour, graphite)
7339878 Study of a cedar tree, 1802 (watercolour, graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 12.2x17.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketch of HMS Russel, 1835 (pen, ink)

Sketch of HMS Russel, 1835 (pen, ink)
7341708 Sketch of HMS Russel, 1835 (pen, ink) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 14.5x19.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown A rough sketch of H.M)

Background imageSketches Collection: Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341519 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: Roughly sketched chart of Wreck Reef 1803 from a collection of technical memoranda

Roughly sketched chart of Wreck Reef 1803 from a collection of technical memoranda
7340789 Roughly sketched chart of Wreck Reef 1803 from a collection of technical memoranda and correspondence from the Admiralty, 1812-1814 FLI/7/22 (drawing) by Flinders

Background imageSketches Collection: Nevil Maskelyne (1732 -1811), c.1776 (chalk on paper)

Nevil Maskelyne (1732 -1811), c.1776 (chalk on paper)
7340699 Nevil Maskelyne (1732 -1811), c.1776 (chalk on paper) by Russell, John (1745-1806); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: QED (litho)

QED (litho)
8663028 QED (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: QED. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketch of a Roman warship, part of a Roman merchant ship and a vessel with sail set

Sketch of a Roman warship, part of a Roman merchant ship and a vessel with sail set, early 20th century (pen)
7342090 Sketch of a Roman warship, part of a Roman merchant ship and a vessel with sail set, early 20th century (pen, black ink) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 19.8x25.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSketches Collection: A fancy sketch of the mystery of 'Making up' on boxing night (engraving)

A fancy sketch of the mystery of "Making up" on boxing night (engraving)
8643567 A fancy sketch of the mystery of "Making up" on boxing night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSketches Collection: Town Wall, 3 and Bastion, 2, Trinity Place, from a sketch of 1852 (litho)

Town Wall, 3 and Bastion, 2, Trinity Place, from a sketch of 1852 (litho)
8629658 Town Wall, 3 and Bastion, 2, Trinity Place, from a sketch of 1852 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Wall, 3 and Bastion, 2, Trinity Place)

Background imageSketches Collection: From Dottyville (litho)

From Dottyville (litho)
8663024 From Dottyville (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Dottyville. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageSketches Collection: Flippancy (litho)

Flippancy (litho)
8663019 Flippancy (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flippancy. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSketches Collection: The injured innocent (litho)

The injured innocent (litho)
8663018 The injured innocent (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The injured innocent. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageSketches Collection: Mafeking night (litho)

Mafeking night (litho)
8663009 Mafeking night (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mafeking night. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageSketches Collection: A connoisseur (litho)

A connoisseur (litho)
8663006 A connoisseur (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A connoisseur. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageSketches Collection: Vanitas (litho)

Vanitas (litho)
8663002 Vanitas (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanitas. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSketches Collection: Self-criticism (litho)

Self-criticism (litho)
8663029 Self-criticism (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-criticism. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageSketches Collection: Another from Dottyville (litho)

Another from Dottyville (litho)
8663025 Another from Dottyville (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another from Dottyville)

Background imageSketches Collection: At a Garden Party (litho)

At a Garden Party (litho)
8663014 At a Garden Party (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: At a Garden Party. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageSketches Collection: A Street in Rhodes (engraving)

A Street in Rhodes (engraving)
8663116 A Street in Rhodes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street in Rhodes)

Background imageSketches Collection: A big order (litho)

A big order (litho)
8663000 A big order (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A big order. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSketches Collection: An unpopular idol! (litho)

An unpopular idol! (litho)
8662998 An unpopular idol! (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unpopular idol! Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imageSketches Collection: Study for 'The Assumption of the Virgin' for San Augustin, Seville, c.1670-72 (oil on wood)

Study for "The Assumption of the Virgin" for San Augustin, Seville, c.1670-72 (oil on wood)
XOS5880929 Study for "The Assumption of the Virgin" for San Augustin, Seville, c.1670-72 (oil on wood) by Valdes Leal, Juan de (1622-90); 52.3x39 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSketches Collection: A study of a tree over water (verso), 1804 (graphite, pen, ink, grey wash, watercolour)

A study of a tree over water (verso), 1804 (graphite, pen, ink, grey wash, watercolour)
7339894 A study of a tree over water (verso), 1804 (graphite, pen, ink, grey wash, watercolour) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 13.3x29.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: A head-and-shoulders portrait of Emma Hamilton, 1805 (graphite)

A head-and-shoulders portrait of Emma Hamilton, 1805 (graphite)
7339864 A head-and-shoulders portrait of Emma Hamilton, 1805 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 15.5x10.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: The Fall of Phaeton, 17th-18th century (black chalk, pen, ink)

The Fall of Phaeton, 17th-18th century (black chalk, pen, ink)
8702398 The Fall of Phaeton, 17th-18th century (black chalk, pen, ink) by Foggini, Giovanni Battista (1652-1725); 18.9 x 27.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSketches Collection: Allegorical Figure, c.1635 (black chalk with red chalk )

Allegorical Figure, c.1635 (black chalk with red chalk )
XOS5873598 Allegorical Figure, c.1635 (black chalk with red chalk ) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 37.3x26.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSketches Collection: Head and shoulders portrait of a woman, 1864 (graphite)

Head and shoulders portrait of a woman, 1864 (graphite)
7341865 Head and shoulders portrait of a woman, 1864 (graphite) by Brett, John (1831-1902); 25.7x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSketches Collection: PAH1225; Steam vessel near a coast with tug alongside. Passenger liner with tug

PAH1225; Steam vessel near a coast with tug alongside. Passenger liner with tug
7342480 PAH1225; Steam vessel near a coast with tug alongside. Passenger liner with tug, and paddle steamer Tilbury nearby (drawing) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London



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"Capturing History and Imagination: The Artistry of Sketches" they have long been a window into the creative minds of artists, offering glimpses into their thoughts, inspirations, and visions. From A. E. Bestall's enchanting illustrations in "The Last Caravan, " to Leonardo da Vinci's intricate designs for his crossbow, sketches transport us to different worlds. In 1960, Stephen Ward unveiled his remarkable sketches of celebrities, showcasing their allure and charisma. Among them was Gypsy Lee, the enigmatic fortune teller who mesmerized audiences with her predictions. These sketches immortalize moments that would otherwise be lost to time. The Savoy Theatre witnessed the magic of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado, " brought to life through vibrant sketches that captured its whimsical characters and elaborate sets. Meanwhile, during World War II in 1944, Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft soared across the skies as depicted in action-packed sketches that epitomized bravery and resilience. Horace Shorts' notebook reveals meticulous drawings of the Wright Flyer at Pau—an invaluable record of aviation history. Similarly, Newton's telescope showcases historical artwork depicting scientific discoveries that forever changed our understanding of the universe. "The Modern Girl" by Wilton Williams encapsulates an era defined by social change and empowerment—a testament to women breaking free from societal constraints through fashion and expression. On a different note, Skye crofters' Land League Agitation is vividly portrayed in powerful sketches capturing their fight for justice amidst challenging times. A. E. Bestall returns with "Eve Before The Fall, " a captivating sketch embodying both innocence and temptation—a reminder of humanity's eternal struggle between good and evil. From these diverse examples emerge common threads—the ability to transcend time while evoking emotions within us all. They serve as visual narratives connecting past generations with present ones—reminding us how art can bridge gaps between cultures, eras, and experiences.