William Collins Collection (page 5)

Richard Robinson, Primate of Ireland, 1779, (1944). Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Richard Robinson, Primate of Ireland, 1779, (1944). Portrait of English cleric Richard Robinson (1709-1794) who was made Archbishop of Armagh in 1765

The North Drawing-Room, Royal Pavilion, Brighton, East Sussex, 1824, (1946). Creator: John Nash
The North Drawing-Room, Royal Pavilion, Brighton, East Sussex, 1824, (1946). View of one of the drawing-rooms in the Pavilion, the Regency Indo-Saracenic seaside retreat of George, Prince of Wales

Dressing table in satinwood, 1804, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Dressing table in satinwood, 1804, (1946). From " The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterers Encyclopaedia" by furniture designer Thomas Sheraton

Design for a sofa, 1777, (1946). Creator: Robert Adam
Design for a sofa, 1777, (1946). Drawing by architect Robert Adam, ideas for furniture design. From " British Furniture Makers, by John Gloag. [Collins, London, 1946]

Edinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). Creator: Paul Sandby
Edinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). View of the Scottish capital with Edinburgh Castle and Arthurs Seat

Flora, 1686, (1944). Creator: Richard Blome
Flora, 1686, (1944). View of a formal garden with a central walk lined with cypress trees. In the foreground the goddess Flora, goddess of flowers and of the season of spring

A Cottage Garden at Stapleford, Wiltshire, c1886, (1944). Creator: George Carline
A Cottage Garden at Stapleford, Wiltshire, c1886, (1944). Colourful herbaceous border of flowers and vegetables: runner beans are trained up a frame, and cabbages are growing on the right

17th century chair with raised velvet fabric, 1836, (1946). Creator: Henry Shaw
17th century chair with raised velvet fabric, 1836, (1946). 17th Century Chair of Raised Velvet in the Cartoon Gallery at Knole, stately home in Sevenoaks, Kent

Halswell House and Grounds, Somerset, c1768, (1944). Creator: John Inigo Richards
Halswell House and Grounds, Somerset, c1768, (1944). View of Halswell House which was built for Sir Halswell Tynte in 1689

Damselflies, dragonflies and water snails, c1930s?, (1946). Creator: Vere Temple
Damselflies, dragonflies and water snails, c1930s?, (1946). Damsel Fly, Coenagrion puella, with larva and emerging from nymph-case; Large Dragon Fly, Aeschna cyanea with larvae; snails

Lincolns Inn, of which Bentham became a member in 1817, 1943. Creator: J Marsh
Lincolns Inn, of which Bentham became a member in 1817, (1943). View of Lincolns Inn, one of the four Inns of Court in London

Roses, 1799, (1944). Creator: Richard Earlom
Roses, 1799, (1944). Birds with a nest of eggs among varieties of roses, illustration after Robert John Thornton from his " Temple of Flora or Garden of Nature"

Design for a Flower Garden, 1803, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Design for a Flower Garden, 1803, (1944). Illustration from " Observations on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening" by Humphry Repton

Freshwater mussel, 1801, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Freshwater mussel, 1801, (1946). Illustration from " Natural History of British Shells" by Edward Donovan. Published in " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G. Boulenger

John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
John Locke, late 17th century, (1943). Portrait of English philosopher John Locke (1632-1704). Painting in Christ Church College, Oxford University

Sweet Peas: Lathyrus odoratus, 1827, (1946). Creator: Pierre-Joseph Redoute
Sweet Peas: Lathyrus odoratus, 1827, (1946). Botanical illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from his " Choix des plus belles fleurs" (The most beautiful flowers)

Prince Rupert, c1665, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Prince Rupert, c1665, (1944). Portrait of Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), wearing the robes of a Knight of the Garter

The Philospohers on the Summit of Mount Athos... 15th century, (1943). Creator: Unknown
The Philospohers on the Summit of Mount Athos Taking Observations of the Stars and Writing Words in the Dust, 15th century, (1943). Astronomers using instruments to observe the night sky

Peony: Paeonia Faemina Flore Pleno Rubro Majore, 1769, (1946). Creator: John Edwards
Peony: Paeonia Faemina Flore Pleno Rubro Majore, 1769, (1946). Botanical illustration from " The British Herbal Containing One Hundred Plates of The most beautiful and scarce Flowers

Larkspur and Sweet William: Delphinium elatum and Dianthus barbatus, 1805, (1946). Botanical illustration. From " British Garden Flowers", by George M. Taylor. [Collins, London, 1946]

Perch, 1804, (1946). Creator: Edward Donovan
Perch, 1804, (1946). Freshwater fish, illustration by Edward Donovan from his " Natural History of British Fishes". Published in " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G. Boulenger

Duns Scotus, 17th century, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Duns Scotus, 17th century, (1943). Portrait of John Duns (c1266-1308), commonly known as Duns Scotus, Scottish Catholic priest and Franciscan friar, university professor, philosopher, and theologian

Charles I Dictating Dispatches to Sir Edward Walker, c1650, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Charles I Dictating Dispatches to Sir Edward Walker, c1650, (1944). Portrait of King Charles I (1600-1649) and his secretary Sir Edward Walker (1612-1677) during the English Civil War

A Worcester Figure of a Lady in a Blue Hat with Yellow Jacket... c1765, (1944)
A Worcester Figure of a Lady in a Blue Hat with Yellow Jacket and Skirt Striped in Blue and Puce, c1765, (1944). Porcelain figurine made by Royal Worcester

Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Creator: William Henry Hunt
Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Detail from Primroses and Birds Nest, painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

Lowestoft Mug with Scale Border, Decorated with Flowers, late 18th century, (1944). Pot made in the Lowestoft Porcelain Factory at Lowestoft, Suffolk, which was active from 1757 to 1802

Rosa Provincialis and Forget-Me-Not, c1680, (1946). Creator: Alexander Marshal
Rosa Provincialis and Forget-Me-Not, c1680, (1946). Botanical painting made for King William III. From " British Garden Flowers", by George M. Taylor. [Collins, London, 1946]

The Anglers Pool, 1809, (1946). Creator: John James Chalon
The Anglers Pool, 1809, (1946). People fishing in still water from a boat. Painting in the collection of the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery. From " British Anglers Natural History, by E. G

Worcester teapot and bowl, c1765-1770, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Worcester teapot and bowl, c1765-1770, (1944). Porcelain made by Royal Worcester. From " English Pottery and China, by Cecilia Sempill. [Collins, London, 1944]

Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William Parsons
Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Botanical illustration from " The Genus Rosa" by Ellen Willmott. [1910-1914]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Gannets, 1836, (1942). Creator: John James Audubon
Gannets, 1836, (1942). Seabirds, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London

Arctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Creator: John James Audubon
Arctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Seabird diving into the sea, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London

Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Illustration from " Curtiss Botanical Magazine" founded by William Curtis. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Map showing British battlefields, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Map showing British battlefields, 1944. Battles marked include Marston Moor, 1644; Flodden, 1513; Culloden, 1746; Naseby, 1645; Edgehill, 1642; Hastings, 1066

Patterns for tableware, late 18th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Patterns for tableware, late 18th century, (1944). Designs for ceramics from the first pattern book of Josiah Wedgwood begun shortly after 1759

Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby

Staffordshire teapot decorated with applied reliefs, c1755, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Staffordshire teapot decorated with applied reliefs, c1755, (1944). Ceramic teapot with grapevine design, and handles and spout in the form of vine stems. Dr J.W.L

Slipware Dish by Thomas Toft, c1675, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Slipware Dish by Thomas Toft, c1675, (1944). The design shows, though incorrectly, the Royal Arms of England. The initials C.R. stand for Charles II

Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

The Invasion of Italy, 1944. Creator: Edward Ardizzone
The Invasion of Italy, 1944. Scene from the Second World War: [British] troops and vehicles embarking on invasion craft at " Charlie" beach near Santa Teresa di Riva, Sicily

Peacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies... c1930s, (1945). Creator: Vere Temple
Peacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies - Vanessa io, Vanessa urticae and Vannessa c-album, c1930s, (1945). Aglais io, Aglais urticae and Polygonia c-album - chrysalises

Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Evergreen Alkanet, Tuberous-Rooted Comfrey, Lungwort, Jacobs Ladder, Borage, Gromwell, Houndstongue, Bugloss

Dragonflies, c1930s, (1945). Creator: Vere Temple
Dragonflies, c1930s, (1945). Male and female of Agrion splendens, a type of damselfly; male Libellula fulva, the scarce chaser dragonfly; nymph case of Agrion splendens; Pimpla instigator

Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Botanical illustration from " British Flowering Plants" by William Baxter. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Combined Naval and Military Forces, Burma, 27th March, 1825, (1944). Creators: Thomas Stothard
Combined Naval and Military Forces, Burma, 27th March, 1825, (1944). Scene from the First Anglo-Burmese War, fought between the British and Burmese empires

Birch Weevils: Curculio betulae, 1794, (1945). Creator: Edward Donovan
Birch Weevils: Curculio betulae, 1794, (1945). Illustration by Edward Donovan from his " Natural History of British Insects". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor

Orpine, 1777, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Orpine, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

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"William Collins: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of William Collins, a man whose life was captured through various artworks spanning centuries. From the serene evening church scene in 1830 to the picturesque village of Kineton in Warwickshire, each painting tells a unique story. In "My First Sermon, " created by John Everett Millais in 1863, we witness young William's spiritual awakening as he listens attentively to his first sermon. The following year, Millais captures his growth and maturity in "My Second Sermon, " showcasing William's deepening understanding of faith. Travel back even further with Matthew Paris's map from 1250, which reveals the rivers and towns of southern England and Wales. This historical artifact offers insight into the geographical context that shaped William's surroundings. The town of Boston comes alive in an unknown artist's depiction from 1838. Here, we catch a glimpse of William's early years as he navigates its bustling streets and encounters its diverse inhabitants. John Everett Millais returns once again with his portrait of John Ruskin from 1853-1854. Perhaps it was Ruskin who inspired young William with his passion for art and beauty, setting him on a path towards artistic expression himself. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter pivotal moments such as "The Battle of Naseby" in 1645 by Dupuis. This artwork reminds us that while individuals like William may have lived ordinary lives, they were still influenced by larger events shaping their world. Eric Ravilious' "Runway Perspective" transports us to World War II-era Britain when airfields played a crucial role, and is here that we imagine William contributing to the war effort or witnessing firsthand the resilience and bravery displayed during those tumultuous times. No exploration would be complete without encountering notable figures like Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington.