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19th Century Literary Illustrations

Illustrations from classic literature, depicting dramatic moments and character interactions with rich detailed settings.

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Old XIX century engraving illustration by Gustave Dore
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Old XIX century engraving illustration by Gustave Dore
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Old poster to promote the traditional Night of San Silvestre in Madrid in the XIX Century, Spain. Europe . Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879
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Revolution of 1905 Artist Unknown
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Abolition of the Corn Laws: Robert Peel (1788-1850), Conservative protectionist Prime Minister, being forced to beg for corn from the free trader Richard Cobden (1804-1865). Corn laws repealed and tariffs removed in 1846. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1845.
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Albert, Prince Consort, showing his hives to Queen Victoria. Artist: Unknown
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1760s 1700s 1770s SCENE FROM THE CONFESSIONS OF JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT PHILOSOPHER WITH MADAME BASILE - kh13304 CPC001 HARS MIDDLE-AGED HAPPINESS ADVENTURE EARLY SWITZERLAND DIRECTION PRIDE OF TO UP AUTHOR COMPLETED STYLISH WRITER 1770s MAJOR MID-ADULT MAN PHILOSOPHER SECULAR 1700s 1760s 1782 CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY OLD FASHIONED PUBLISHED
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Cartoon by Charles Samuel Heene, (1823-1891), showing a man struggling with the 'new technology' of a typewriter. 1888
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F.J. de Goya y Lucientes,'Hilan delgado', from 'Los Caprichos' series
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Cornelis Dusart (Dutch) (1660-1704) . Culture: Dutch. Date: n.d. Object number: 1998.51.2., Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, The Village Surgeon. Artist
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Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works, such as 'Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor', published in 1838, and 'China Illustrated', published in 1845.
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Desdemona, Disdemona, the unhappy, under an unstar, persecuted by fate / Desdemona, Disdemona, die unglückliche, unter einem Unstern stehende, vom Schicksal verfolgte, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
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Louvre Museum, Little mariners watercolor Decamps, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1878.
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The dance of death: the genealogist. Coloured aquatint by T. Rowlandson, 1816.
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Im Harem eines reichen Türken, Türkei, 1870 / In the harem of a rich Turk, Turkey, 1870, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt.
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Paris, Aubert & Cie., Adam, Victor, Tout le monde fume., Two smoking children, verso - stamped, One smoking a pipe and one cigar smoking child, both with a glass of wine., cartoon, prints, engravings, 290, recto right - handwritten, height 238 mm, width 356 mm, French, 1801-01-28 - 1866-12-30, print maker, printmaker, 1835 - 1860, paper, chalk lithography, printer
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IMAGE ACCOMPANYING THE LAW AND THE LADY
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Twas the Night before Christmas. Small boy tacking a stocking to the mantle of the fireplace, using the bear rung head as a step stool. Engraving by Thomas Nast. 1876, USA.
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Cartoon depicting a photographer's studio by George du Maurier. George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th Century
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Illustration showing cottager spinning, 1851
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Alfred the Great in the Neatherd's Cottage, 9th century AD, (1880). Artist: J Rogers
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Gerard Dou, Gerard Douw, Gerrit Dou, 7. April 1613, 9. Februar 1675, war ein niederländischer Maler des Barocks, Historisch, digital restaurierte Repr...
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Cartoon - Ring Off Rostap (1866-1949)
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entdeckte Liebesbriefe, die Eltern haben Liebesbrief an ihre Tochter im Schreibtisch gefunden, Deutschland, 1880, nach einem Gemälde von H. Schram / discovered love letters, parents found love letter to their daughter in desk, Germany, 1880, after painting by H. Schram, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt,.
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The caption for this illustration that dates to around 1865 reads: And the carriage having stopped. She took the child in her arms and carried him into the house. The child is Alexander Pope, an English poet who lived from 1688 to 1744. Among his works are Essay on Criticism, The Rape of the Lock, and An Essay on Man. The lady is Alexander's aunt who doted on him. Alexander had been a bit hunchbacked from birth.
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Historical illustration, Heinzelmaennchen, little house gnomes from Cologne, Image 8 of 9, Der Stoerenfried, The Troublemaker, 19th Century legend, poem by August Kopisch
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Woodblock print titled 'The Ardent Wooer' depicting a couple courting during the Elizabethan era. Dated 16th Century
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Self portrait painting with a woman looking on | Library of Congress
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Group of musicians playing in appartment in Naples of Lord Fortrose, watercolour, XVIIIth century. Museum: Scottish National Portrait Gallery, EDIMBURGO, UK. Author: PETER FABRIS.
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Sitting Beefeater, Guardian of the Tower, Royal Palace, London, historical illustration, wood engraving, 19th century
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Harem joys, illustration from the yearbook, Moderne Kunst in Meisterholzschnitten, Modern Art in Master Woodcuts, 1900
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Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523). German scholar, poet and critic of the Catholicism. Last moments. Engraving by Germania, 1882.
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Colored skiolet icon with motifs from Egypt.
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Anefo photo collection. Painting Dueckelater (J. Steen). December 12, 1945
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The danger of crim con! Woodward del.. British Cartoon Prints Collection . Adultery,England,1790-1800.
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Autumn Unknown. Autumn, ca. 1800. Hand-colored etching on laid paper, image: 10 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. (26.7 x 22.5 cm). American Art ca. 1800
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Pech, der Henkel am Korb mit den Weinflaschen ist gerissen und die Flaschen sind zerbrochen, der Winzer schaut verärgert auf das Malheur, Historisch, ...
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Illustration from a 1900 edition of fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621 - 1695), French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe. Jean de La Fontaine collected fables from a wide variety of sources, both Western and Eastern, and adapted them into French free verse. They were issued under the general title of Fables in several volumes from 1668 to 1694 and are considered classics of French literature.
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'Smokers'. France, Circa 1630. Dimensions: 12,5x17,7 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: JEAN DE SAINT-IGNY.
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The Stone of London, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1841.
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Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber, 1786-1826, German composer, conductor and pianist, shortly in front of his death, woodcut from 1864
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CENICIENTA - DIBUJO PARA CUENTO DE PERRAULT. Author: HENRY GERBAULT (1863-1930). Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Hypatia (c370-415) female mathematician and philosopher (Neoplatonist) murdered by followers of Cyril, Patriarch of Alexandria. Mid-19th century wood engraving .
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COLONOS - MUCHACHO DEFENDIENDO A SUS HERMANAS - SIGLO XVIII.
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Mrs. Branican remained on deck, sitting at the back, vintage engraved illustration. Jules Verne Mistress Branican, 1891.
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Johann Friedrich Drake, 1805 to 1882, a German sculptor, historical wood engraving, ca. 1880, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century origin...
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Great Britain politics politician caricature of William Hogarth firing his hat with a candle,
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Antiphonar, fresco by Johann Michael Rottmayrr, Karlskirche (St. Charles's Church), Vienna, Austria, Europe
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Antonio stradivari. 1650-1737.
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Pianist at the keyboard. 19th century lithograph
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Brautwerbung in Kalotaszeg, woodcut from the yearbook Moderne Kunst in Meisterholzschnitten, Modern Art in Master Woodcuts, 1900
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An engraving depicting Master Wybrants, the Modern Hercules: weighing 39 lbs. at four months. Dated 19th century
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Engraving depicting the preparation of cotton for spinning. Dated 11th Century
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JOHANN HEINRICH von DANNECKER German sculptor, depicted at work on a monstrous bust of Schiller. with his autograph Date: 1758 - 1841
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Carl Herrmann Unthan geb. 5. April 1848, gest. 19. November 1929 in Berlin, ein armlos geborener deutscher Violinist und Artist, Kunstschütze und Kunstschwimmer, hier beim Kartenspiel, Historisch, authentisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated 1f-4904147
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Held in the prison of the palace, vintage engraving. Held in the prison of the palace, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1845. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660684
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Master Robert Davesne, vintage engraving. Master Robert Davesne, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1867. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10678327
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Cannetiere, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1855.
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Last Hope (Dernier espoir) Charles Rousseau (Belgian, 1862-1916). Last Hope (Dernier espoir), 1906. Oil on canvas, 36 1/2 x 51 in. (92.7 x 129.5 cm). European Art 1906
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Colored skiolet icon with motifs of sleeping man. The picture possibly belongs to the story Pilgrim's Progress.
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'Our Danish Difficulty', 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
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Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Old Manor Houses -- Ightham Mote, a medieval moated manor house near Sevenoaks, Kent, dating back to the 14th century. Showing the entrance to the central courtyard, with a little girl feeding the birds. Date: 1923
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Black and White Illustration; 14th Century; Lady and Youth playing drafts