Study Collection

Scene in a lecture theatre, with chemical equations written on the blackboard, a woman giving a lecture, and students taking notes. circa 1940s

CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870). English novelist. Dickens Dream. Unfinished oil painting by Robert William Buss, 1870s

Head of a Bear, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Head of a Bear, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Praying hands, art by Durer
Durers Praying Hands. Sketch by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) of praying hands (1508). Durer did much to introduce the Renaissance style of art to northern Europe

Rowing Boat Eight
Oar pattern: a study of a typical rowing eight a rowing boat team of eight men, seen from a bridge above

Gabrielle Coco Chanel
A camera study of Gabrielle Bonheur, Coco Chanel (1883 -1971). Date: 1929

Charles Dickens in his study at Gadshill. Charles Dickens, full-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, in his study at Gads Hill Place. Date c1875

Olimpio Fusco, c. 1900-1910. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Olimpio Fusco, c. 1900-1910

Young hare, by Durer
Durers Young Hare. Sketch by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) of a young hare (1502). Durer did much to introduce the Renaissance style of art to northern Europe

Karl Marx in his Study
KARL MARX German political theorist - working in his study in London in 1849

Daphne du Maurier at their Cornish home, Menabilly, 1945
Author and playwright Daphne du Maurier(1907-1989) relaxing in her study at her Cornish home Menabilly in 1945. Date: 1945

Study for A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, 1884. Creator: Georges-Pierre Seurat
Study for " A Sunday on La Grande Jatte", 1884

Fall / Sussex Spaniel / 1955
HORNSHILL DUKE Owned by Wigg. Head study. Date: 1955

FALL / SALUKI / 1933
AKIBAR OF RURITANIA Owned by Miss Doxford. Head study. Date: 1933

Vladimir Ilich Lenin, Russian Bolshevik leader, in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, October 1918. Lenin (1870-1924) became leader of the Bolshevik faction of the Russian Social Democratic

Widener Library at Harvard University, USA
Widener Library at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Date: 1915

Winston Churchill at home in his library in Chartwell Westerham Kent 1939

A Library Study of Salvador Dali
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) is seated at a desk for a library study of the surrealist artist as an author. At the time he was working on his book The Secret Life of Salvador Dali

George Berkeley, Irish philosopher
George Berkeley (1685-1753), Irish philosopher and Bishop of Cloyne (appointed 1734). Berkeley is famous for his philosophical theory concerning the perception of sensations and ideas

Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes
A study entitled Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes depicting homeless paupers queuing outside the casual ward of a London workhouse. A policeman stands at the left of the scene

Study of Fish: Two Tench, a Trout and a Perch, c1822-1824. Artist: JMW Turner
Study of Fish: Two Tench, a Trout and a Perch, c1822-1824. From the Tate collection, London

Distributions of plants at various altitudes
Coloured engraving of Alexander Humboldt illustration. Tableaux de la Nature, 1865. Date: 1865

Mickie, the Irish Wolfhound, in a chair
Study of Mickie, Cecil Aldins Irish Wolfhound, with his head resting on the arm of a chair. Date: 1932

Madonna Child Infant Saint John Baptist upper left
Artokoloro

Shipyard Workers crossing Queens Bridge (Study for Men of the Home Front ). Conor, William 1881-1968

Bertrand Russell
BERTRAND RUSSELL, 3rd Earl Russell - British philospher and author, smoking a pipe whilst sitting at his desk in the study of his home, Plas Pendryn, Wales. Date: 1872 - 1970

Mars Spirit rover. Computer illustration of the Spirit rover on the surface of Mars. This is one of two identical rovers sent to Mars in 2003

Notes by Leonardo da Vinci on the flow of water. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), an Italian artist, sculptor, architect and musician

Library of Congress, 1870s
Law library within the old Library of Congress, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PPRE2A-00102
Abe Lincoln as a boy reading by firelight in his familys cabin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Queen Victoria at her desk
Photographic study of Queen Victoria at her writing desk. Taken in 1882, a framed portrait of her late husband Prince Albert on the desk

Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948
In 1947 Christian Dior (1905-1957) created a sensational collection labelled the New Look. His designs centred around gowns with an 18 inch waist, which focused attention on the bust and hips

Lenin in his Study
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN Soviet statesman, in a relaxed pose, in front of a bookcase in his study

The Chess Players
Artist: Lonsdale, James - Title: The Chess Players - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 142.2 x 111.8

Jews Study Talmud
Jews studying the Talmud, a compilation of ancient Jewish law and tradition : probably in the Netherlands

LENIN READING PRAVDA
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN Russian statesman, reading a copy of Pravda in his study

Study room at Rugby School, 1967
An elaborately decorated study cubicle in Town House, Rugby School. Date: 1967

Gray wolf
Gray wolves (Canis lupus) at the Wolf Science Center, Austria. This research laboratory explores the similarities and links between wolves, dogs and humans

Darwins Study, Down
CHARLES DARWINs HOME The study in which he wrote On The Origin Of Species

A study of the dancer Lena King, London, 1922. Has succeeded Phyllis Bedells at the Empire Theatre Date: 1922

Coloured sketches of insects on Page 35 from Bates notebook 1. Bates was a renowned Victorian entomologist

Fall / Wire Fox Terrier / 54
CHAMPION TORRARD SUSAN Owned by Haisan. Head study. Date: 1954

Dutch philosopher. Bronze bust by Moissaye Marans, early 20th century
BARUCH SPINOZA (1632-1677). Dutch philosopher. Bronze bust by Moissaye Marans, early 20th century

Medieval scholar, 16th century

Henrik Ibsen / Home / Oslo
HENRIK IBSEN Norwegian dramatist in his study at his home in Oslo

Edinburgh Uni Studying
Students at Edinburgh University, apparently studying science, read and make notes in a library

Napoleon in Study 1807
NAPOLEON, emperor of France, in his study, circa 1807

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"Exploring the Depths of Knowledge: A Glimpse into Famous Study Spaces" Step into the captivating world spaces, where great minds have delved deep into their creative realms. From Charles Dickens to Leonardo da Vinci, these iconic figures found solace and inspiration within the walls of their studies. In Charles Dickens' study at Gadshill, one can almost feel the presence of his vivid characters coming to life. Surrounded by books and manuscripts, this room served as a sanctuary for his literary genius. Leonardo da Vinci's Head of a Bear painting adorns his study walls, showcasing his artistic prowess even in moments of respite from scientific exploration. The intricate details reveal da Vinci's meticulous nature and thirst for knowledge. Albrecht Durer's Praying Hands artwork exudes devotion and contemplation - a constant reminder that studying is not just about acquiring information but also about seeking enlightenment through introspection. The Rowing Boat Eight hanging on Coco Chanel's study wall symbolizes her relentless pursuit of perfection in both fashion design and business strategy. This space witnessed her revolutionary ideas taking shape before they transformed the world. Daphne du Maurier found inspiration amidst the serene beauty of Menabilly, her Cornish home. Her study became an escape where she weaved tales that continue to captivate readers today. A Young Hare by Durer serves as a testament to the artist's keen observation skills - reminding us that studying often involves closely examining our surroundings with curiosity and attention to detail. Queen Victoria sought refuge at her desk when burdened with responsibilities beyond measure. In this intimate space, she penned letters, made decisions that shaped history, and showcased resilience in times of adversity. Karl Marx immersed himself in political philosophy within his scholarly haven. His study was filled with volumes upon volumes dissecting societal structures - a testament to his unwavering dedication towards understanding human nature.