Verse Collection (page 2)

And so she pines, and so she died forlorn, imploring for her Basil to the last, Illustration to the poem Isabbela
3502843 And so she pines, and so she died forlorn, imploring for her Basil to the last, Illustration to the poem Isabbela, or The Pot of Basil by John Keats, from Poems of Keats

Title page from Alexander Pope's 'The Dunciad'
5307846 Title page from Alexander Pope's 'The Dunciad'.; (add.info.: Title page from Alexander Pope's 'The Dunciad'. Alexander Pope (1688-1744) an English poet

Untired she read the legend page, of Holy Mark, from youth to age, Illustration to the unfinished poem by John Keats
3502845 Untired she read the legend page, of Holy Mark, from youth to age, Illustration to the unfinished poem by John Keats, The Eve of St, Mark, from Poems of Keats

Diana and Endymion, Illustraion from the poem Endymion by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910
3502838 Diana and Endymion, Illustraion from the poem Endymion by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910; (add.info.: Diana and Endymion, Illustraion from the poem Endymion by John Keats)

Illustration to the poem The Coastwise Lights by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914
3502858 Illustration to the poem The Coastwise Lights by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

James A. Garfield, 1881
1576150 James A. Garfield, 1881; (add.info.: James A. Garfield (1831-1881) with scenes from his life and death and selections of verse

Alexander Pope
1577386 Alexander Pope; (add.info.: Portrait of Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was an 18th century English poet, best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer

Title page from Alexander Pope's 'The Dunciad'
5307844 Title page from Alexander Pope's 'The Dunciad'.; (add.info.: Title page from Alexander Pope's 'The Dunciad'. Alexander Pope (1688-1744) an English poet

Illustration to the poem The Song of the Cities, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914
3502889 Illustration to the poem The Song of the Cities, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914
3502883 Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914
3502878 Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Illustration to the poem The Coastwise Lights by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914
3502854 Illustration to the poem The Coastwise Lights by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

"On a half-reap'd furrow sound asleep...", Illustration to the poem To Autumn, by John Keats
3502847 "On a half-reap'd furrow sound asleep...", Illustration to the poem To Autumn, by John Keats, from Poems of Keats

While her robes flaunted with daffodils, Illustration to the poem Lamia by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910
3502841 While her robes flaunted with daffodils, Illustration to the poem Lamia by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910; (add.info.: While her robes flaunted with daffodils)

Iconic verse on the costs of boarding school
5307993 Iconic verse on the costs of boarding school.; (add.info.: Iconic verse on the costs of boarding school. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914
3502868 Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914
3502873 Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914
3502861 Illustration to the poem The Song of the Dead, by Rudyard Kipling, from A Song of the English, pub.c.1914; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Original First World War postcard
2915213 Original First World War postcard; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Come As You Are
Maretha Van der Merwe

Psalm 91:4 Original
Maretha Van der Merwe

Matthew 6:26-27
Maretha Van der Merwe

Matthew 6:26-27
Maretha Van der Merwe

Psalm 91:4
Maretha Van der Merwe

Psalm 91:4
Maretha Van der Merwe

A Buddha in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th-13th century (?). Creator: Unknown
A Buddha in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th-13th century (?)

Power of Faith, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Power of Faith, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th century

The Jina Buddha Ratnasambhava, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Jina Buddha Ratnasambhava, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 11th century

Nothingness of Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Nothingness of Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th century

Perfection of Charity, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Perfection of Charity, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 11th century

A Bodhisattva in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
A Bodhisattva in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 13th-14th century

Perfection of Insight, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Perfection of Insight, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th century

Absolute Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Absolute Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 11th century

Showing Off, New York, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Showing Off, New York, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Horrible Calavera of the Flooding of Guanajuato, 1900/10. Creators: Manuel Manilla, José Guadalupe Posada
The Horrible Calavera of the Flooding of Guanajuato, 1900/10

Calavera Tapatia, n.d. Creators: Manuel Manilla, José Guadalupe Posada
Calavera Tapatia, n.d

La Calavera de D. Juan Tenorio (The Calavera of D. Juan Tenorio), n.d. Creator: Manuel Manilla
La Calavera de D. Juan Tenorio (The Calavera of D. Juan Tenorio), n.d

The Infernal Calavera, n.d. Creator: Unknown
The Infernal Calavera, n.d

Flood of Calaveras!, n.d. Creator: Manuel Manilla
Flood of Calaveras!, n.d

Noisy Assembly of Calavera Dandies and Old Drunks and Laborers and Garbanzo-Sellers, n.d. Creator: Manuel Manilla
Noisy Assembly of Calavera Dandies and Old Drunks and Laborers and Garbanzo-Sellers, n.d

La Calavera de D. Juan Tenorio (The Calavera of D. Juan Tenorio), n.d. Creator: Manuel Manilla
La Calavera de D. Juan Tenorio (The Calavera of D. Juan Tenorio), n.d

Calavera Tapatia, n.d. Creator: Manuel Manilla
Calavera Tapatia, n.d

Comic postcard, Woman riding donkey on beach with bottle of stout Date: 20th century

Mlle Payre as Beppe in the verse drama Karel Dujardin, 1843
Mlle Payre as Beppe in the verse drama Karel Dujardin by the Marquis de Belloy, Theatre de l Odeon, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Comic postcard, Vegetable love, The Allotment Love Letter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man kneeling in bed, praying for a woman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman kneeling in bed, praying for a man Date: 20th century

Birthday postcard, Little boy getting washed Date: 20th century

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"Verse: A Melody of Imagination and Expression" In the enchanting world of verse, where words dance upon the pages like graceful ice skaters, we find ourselves immersed in a tapestry of diverse imagery. Just as William Blake's "The Lamb" evokes innocence and experience, his illustrations transport us to a realm where imagination knows no bounds. As we wander through this poetic landscape, we stumble upon an unexpected sight—a museum showcasing an Ichthyosaurus fossil. Its ancient bones whisper tales of forgotten oceans and prehistoric wonders, reminding us that even in verse, history has its place. But it is not only fossils that captivate our attention; there is also the power of symbolism. A woman raising her skirts to scare off the devil reminds us that poetry can be both playful and profound—using metaphorical gestures to confront our deepest fears. And what could be more whimsical than four frogs gracefully gliding across ice on a Christmas card? In this moment frozen in time, joy leaps from their amphibian hearts onto the canvas—an invitation for merriment during the festive season. Yet amidst all these delightful scenes lies wisdom wrapped in humor. An old man with a beard warns us with jestful certainty about life's inevitable disappointments—a reminder that poetry can hold truths even within its most comical verses. From Colmans Mustard advertisements to breathtaking landscapes like Half Dome mountain at sunset in Yosemite National Park, verse takes on many forms. It paints vivid pictures with words alone or accompanies visual masterpieces created by others—each stroke adding depth to our understanding of human expression. Just as George Chapman's anonymous portrait invites curiosity into his identity, so does poetry invite introspection into our own souls. Like an album filled with poems and watercolors from 1828 or "The Pipes Of Lucknow, " colored lithographs transporting us back in time—we discover new facets of ourselves through every line read or heard.