Special Artist Collection

Sketches from our Special Artist En Route to the Zulu War (engraving)
1106602 Sketches from our Special Artist En Route to the Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our Special Artist in Norway, "Hopes of the Family"(engraving)
1062596 Our Special Artist in Norway, " Hopes of the Family" (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artist in Norway)

Our Special Artists Adventures in Zululand (engraving)
1099818 Our Special Artists Adventures in Zululand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artists Adventures in Zululand)

A War Artists Experiences during the Last Decade (engraving)
1046339 A War Artists Experiences during the Last Decade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A War Artists Experiences during the Last Decade)

An Artists Notes at the Cattle Show (engraving)
1057578 An Artists Notes at the Cattle Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artists Notes at the Cattle Show)

The Austrian Campaign in Bosnia, Bombardment of Serajevo (engraving)
1621905 The Austrian Campaign in Bosnia, Bombardment of Serajevo (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austrian Campaign in Bosnia, Bombardment of Serajevo)

Sketches by Our Special Artist in Afghanistan (engraving)
1106698 Sketches by Our Special Artist in Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by Our Special Artist in Afghanistan)

After the Egyptian Campaign, the Special Correspondents Holiday Trip up the Nile (engraving)
1061358 After the Egyptian Campaign, the Special Correspondents Holiday Trip up the Nile (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Egyptian Campaign)

The Ashantee War, our Special Artist with the Abrakrampa Chief and Missionary drinking the Queens Health (engraving)
1105560 The Ashantee War, our Special Artist with the Abrakrampa Chief and Missionary drinking the Queens Health (engraving) by English School

Our Special Artist on his Way to the Transvaal Gold-Fields, crossing the Wilge River (engraving)
1050308 Our Special Artist on his Way to the Transvaal Gold-Fields, crossing the Wilge River (engraving) by English School

Sketches by our Special Artist in Afghanistan (engraving)
1106697 Sketches by our Special Artist in Afghanistan (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by our Special Artist in Afghanistan)

Our Special Artist in Greece (engraving)
1106287 Our Special Artist in Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artist in Greece)

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In the world of journalism, there are those who go above and beyond to capture the essence of history unfolding before their eyes. These individuals are known as special artists, gifted with a unique ability to translate events into captivating engravings that immortalize moments in time. One such extraordinary artist was Mr F Villiers, whose talent for storytelling through sketches brought him face-to-face with remarkable tales of survival and bravery. In 1884, he had the privilege of interviewing Egyptian Officers who miraculously survived the Fall of Berber and endured the horrors of the Two Days Massacre. For thirteen long years, these valiant soldiers were held captive until finally freed. But Mr F Villiers' adventures did not stop there. He embarked on a journey en route to the Zulu War, capturing scenes along his way that would later be transformed into stunning engravings. From Norway's picturesque landscapes filled with "Hopes of the Family" to voyages along Africa's Gold Coast, our special artist left no stone unturned in his quest for artistic excellence. Zululand became another canvas for Mr F Villiers' genius as he documented his thrilling encounters during wartime. The trials and tribulations faced by soldiers came alive under his skilled hand, allowing readers to witness firsthand what it meant to be part of such historical conflicts. Not limited solely to war zones, this talented artist also chronicled life outside battlefields. His engraving titled "A War Artist's Experiences during the Last Decade" provided a glimpse into various aspects surrounding warfare – from cattle shows where military might was displayed proudly to bombarded cities like Serajevo during Austria's campaign in Bosnia. Mr F Villiers' insatiable thirst for exploration led him further eastward towards Afghanistan. Sketches from this perilous journey shed light on an often misunderstood land while showcasing its beauty amidst chaos. Even after arduous campaigns and treacherous battles subsided, our special artist's work continued.