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Thomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection

Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an influential English novelist and poet, known for his captivating works that explored the complexities of human nature

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy (engraving)

Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy (engraving)
6026362 Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Walker, Emery (1851-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: A Committee Man of The Terror, by Thomas Hardy (litho)

A Committee Man of The Terror, by Thomas Hardy (litho)
1606164 A Committee Man of The Terror, by Thomas Hardy (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Committee Man of The Terror, by Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK, 1816 (engraving) 1816

Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK, 1816 (engraving) 1816
533501 Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK, 1816 (engraving) 1816.; (add.info.: Illegal, but done in Sheffield 1803 Brighton 1808)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: 'Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) English novelist and poet, who was born

"Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) English novelist and poet, who was born and lived most of his life in Dorset
UTD4950048 "Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) English novelist and poet, who was born and lived most of his life in Dorset (woodburytype) by Downey, W. and D

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Thomas Hardy (litho)

Thomas Hardy (litho)
5219518 Thomas Hardy (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hardy. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Thomas Hardy and Sir Edmund Gosse (b / w photo)

Thomas Hardy and Sir Edmund Gosse (b / w photo)
3627561 Thomas Hardy and Sir Edmund Gosse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hardy and Sir Edmund Gosse)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving)

Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving)
6026358 Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Gribble, Vivien (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving)

Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving)
6026346 Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Gribble, Vivien (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Tess of The D Urbervilles (engraving)

Tess of The D Urbervilles (engraving)
1036355 Tess of The D Urbervilles (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tess of The D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)

The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)
1061755 The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayor of Casterbridge)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Thomas Hardy (litho)

Thomas Hardy (litho)
819699 Thomas Hardy (litho) by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hardy.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho)

Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho)
1604390 Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: The Sons Veto, by Thomas Hardy (engraving)

The Sons Veto, by Thomas Hardy (engraving)
1592244 The Sons Veto, by Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sons Veto, by Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving)

Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving)
6026360 Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Gribble, Vivien (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: The scene of the brides confession, from 'Tess of the D Urbervilles'(litho)

The scene of the brides confession, from "Tess of the D Urbervilles"(litho)
6029392 The scene of the brides confession, from " Tess of the D Urbervilles" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The scene of the brides confession)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Jude at the milestone: scene from Thomas Hardys novel Jude the Obscure (engraving)

Jude at the milestone: scene from Thomas Hardys novel Jude the Obscure (engraving)
5197330 Jude at the milestone: scene from Thomas Hardys novel Jude the Obscure (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jude at the milestone)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Mr Thomas Hardy (colour litho)

Mr Thomas Hardy (colour litho)
612498 Mr Thomas Hardy (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Thomas Hardy, Tess, 4 June 1892)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Mr Thomas Hardy (engraving)

Mr Thomas Hardy (engraving)
3627857 Mr Thomas Hardy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Thomas Hardy. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho)

Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho)
1604387 Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)

The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)
1061806 The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayor of Casterbridge)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Novelists of the Day (engraving)

Novelists of the Day (engraving)
1041813 Novelists of the Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Novelists of the Day)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving)

Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving)
1036397 Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tess of the D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Tess of the D Urbervilles (litho)

Tess of the D Urbervilles (litho)
1036376 Tess of the D Urbervilles (litho) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tess of the D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving)

Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving)
1036297 Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tess of the D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Master John Horseleigh, Knight (litho)

Master John Horseleigh, Knight (litho)
1604391 Master John Horseleigh, Knight (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master John Horseleigh, Knight)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho)

Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho)
1604388 Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: The Pursuit of the Well Beloved, by Thomas Hardy (litho)

The Pursuit of the Well Beloved, by Thomas Hardy (litho)
1603704 The Pursuit of the Well Beloved, by Thomas Hardy (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pursuit of the Well Beloved, by Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Our Literary Contributors, Past and Present (engraving)

Our Literary Contributors, Past and Present (engraving)
1614908 Our Literary Contributors, Past and Present (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Literary Contributors, Past and Present)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Thomas Hardy (engraving)

Thomas Hardy (engraving)
3627633 Thomas Hardy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hardy. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Madame Tussaud, literary corner, the grand hall (b / w photo)

Madame Tussaud, literary corner, the grand hall (b / w photo)
3643266 Madame Tussaud, literary corner, the grand hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussaud, literary corner, the grand hall)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving)

Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving)
6026338 Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Gribble, Vivien (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tess Of The D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Sir Thomas Hardy (engraving)

Sir Thomas Hardy (engraving)
6006040 Sir Thomas Hardy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Hardy. Illustration for The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey (new edn)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Scene from A Changed Man by Thomas Hardy (litho)

Scene from A Changed Man by Thomas Hardy (litho)
3627054 Scene from A Changed Man by Thomas Hardy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from A Changed Man, a short story by Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)

The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)
1061913 The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayor of Casterbridge)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)

The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)
1061838 The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayor of Casterbridge)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)

The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)
1061786 The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayor of Casterbridge)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Birthplace of Thomas Hardy, Bockhampton, Dorset (colour litho)

Birthplace of Thomas Hardy, Bockhampton, Dorset (colour litho)
3093770 Birthplace of Thomas Hardy, Bockhampton, Dorset (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of Thomas Hardy, Bockhampton, Dorset)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Thomas Hardy in his Study at Max Gate, Dorchester (b / w photo)

Thomas Hardy in his Study at Max Gate, Dorchester (b / w photo)
5989174 Thomas Hardy in his Study at Max Gate, Dorchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hardy in his Study at Max Gate, Dorchester)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Max Gate, Thomas Hardys Home, at Dorchester (b / w photo)

Max Gate, Thomas Hardys Home, at Dorchester (b / w photo)
5989172 Max Gate, Thomas Hardys Home, at Dorchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Max Gate, Thomas Hardys Home, at Dorchester)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Max Gate, home of Thomas Hardy (litho)

Max Gate, home of Thomas Hardy (litho)
6029391 Max Gate, home of Thomas Hardy (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Max Gate, home of Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Mr Thomas Hardy, the Novelist (engraving)

Mr Thomas Hardy, the Novelist (engraving)
1603591 Mr Thomas Hardy, the Novelist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Thomas Hardy, the Novelist)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Mr Thomas Hardy (b / w photo)

Mr Thomas Hardy (b / w photo)
970422 Mr Thomas Hardy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving)

Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving)
1036539 Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tess of the D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving)

Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving)
1036435 Tess of the D Urbervilles (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tess of the D Urbervilles)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Advertisement, Thomas Hardy (engraving)

Advertisement, Thomas Hardy (engraving)
1107817 Advertisement, Thomas Hardy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Thomas Hardy)

Background imageThomas Hardy 1840 1928 Collection: Scene from A Changed Man by Thomas Hardy (litho)

Scene from A Changed Man by Thomas Hardy (litho)
3627060 Scene from A Changed Man by Thomas Hardy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from A Changed Man, a short story by Thomas Hardy)



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Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an influential English novelist and poet, known for his captivating works that explored the complexities of human nature. Born and raised in Dorset, Hardy's connection to his homeland is evident in many of his writings. One can imagine the landscapes that inspired him by looking at the detailed map of Wessex, which served as the backdrop for his novels and poems. This engraving beautifully captures the essence of this fictional world created by Hardy's vivid imagination. Hardy's involvement in politics is also noteworthy. The lithograph titled "A Committee Man of The Terror" showcases his interest in social issues and highlights his role as a keen observer of society. In another striking oil painting from 1923, we see a portrait of Thomas Hardy himself. The artist skillfully captured both the wisdom and weariness etched on Hardy's face, reflecting a life filled with literary achievements but also personal struggles. The black-and-white photograph featuring Thomas Hardy alongside Sir Edmund Gosse provides a glimpse into their friendship and intellectual camaraderie. Both men were prominent figures in literature during their time. Hardy's most famous works are brought to life through engravings illustrating scenes from "Tess Of The D'Urbervilles" and "The Mayor of Casterbridge. " These intricate illustrations give readers an opportunity to visualize key moments within these timeless stories. Throughout his career, Thomas Hardy used words to paint pictures that resonated deeply with readers around the world. His ability to capture human emotions with such precision continues to captivate audiences today. Whether it be through maps, paintings or engravings, exploring these visual representations allows us to delve deeper into the mind behind some of literature's greatest masterpieces - Thomas Hardy himself.