Ashton Collection (page 3)

Robert Helpmann and Margot Fonteyn in Facade
Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) - ballet dancer - as A Dago in Facade with Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) - prima Ballerina. Music by Walton, choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton. Date: 1936

Ladder-back armchair, detail
Ladder-back armchair square cabriole front legs made from ash, with a rush seat, probably made by the Ashton family of chairmakers from Louth, Spilsby and Alford, Lincolnshire, c. 1780-1820

Ashton - From the East, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

A Night Alarm, 1886. Artist: Julian Ashton
A Night Alarm, 1886.Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell, (Picturesque Atlas Publishing Co, 1886)

Collins Street looking east, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
Collins Street looking east, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran

Batman Treating with the Blacks, 1835, (1886). Artist: Julian Ashton
Batman Treating with the Blacks, 1835, (1886). John Batman (1801-1839) was an Australian farmer and businessman and is considered one of the founders of the city of Melbourne

The sugar industry, Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
The sugar industry, Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran

Cedar-getting on the Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
Cedar-getting on the Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran

Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Hyde Park is a large park in Sydney. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran

King Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
King Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. The street is named after Philip Gidley King, the third Gocvernor of New South Wales

Government House and HMS Nelson, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
Government House and HMS Nelson, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran

Shipping, Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
Shipping, Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Port Jackson, containing Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney

Captain Blighs boat abandoned by the Bounty, 1789 (1886). Artist: JR Ashton
Captain Blighs boat abandoned by the Bounty, 1789 (1886). William Bligh is best known for the mutiny that occurred against his command, aboard HMS Bounty

Torres sighting Cape York, 1606, (1886). Artist: Julian Ashton
Luis Vaez de Torres sighting Cape York, 1606, (1886). Cape York Peninsula in Queensland is the northernmost extremity of Australia

Turtle Catching, 1886. Artist: Julian Ashton
Turtle Catching, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell, (Picturesque Atlas Publishing Co, 1886)

The Barron Falls near Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
The Barron Falls near Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 1886. Barron Falls is a 230-metre high waterfall. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran

Captain Cook sighting the Glasshouse Mountains, 1770, (Queensland, Australia, 1886). Artist: Julian Ashton
Captain Cook sighting the Glasshouse Mountains, 1770, (Queensland, Australia, 1886). Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran

The Caddy, sheet music cover, 1900. Artist: Owen T Reeves
The Caddy, sheet music cover, 1900. Pen and ink cover by Owen T Reeves Jr to a comic song by Fred T Ashton, published in New York in 1900

Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, England
Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, near Stalybridge, Lancashire, England. Whit Friday Ladies Procession from Abney Church. Date: 1900s

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Ashton Gate Art - Bristol City: A captivating masterpiece that showcases the vibrant spirit of Bristol City, Ashton Gate Art is a true testament to the city's love for football. Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev: Two legendary ballet dancers who graced the stage with their extraordinary talent and mesmerizing performances. Ashton witnessed their graceful movements firsthand, forever etching their brilliance in his memory. Bubo coromandus, dusky eagle owl: An enchanting creature captured by Ashton's lens, its piercing eyes and majestic presence leave viewers spellbound. Nature's beauty at its finest. Fall / Pekingese / 1932: A timeless photograph capturing the elegance of a Pekingese dog during autumn. Ashton's ability to freeze moments in time reveals the charm and grace of this beloved breed. Bristol City U18s Team Photo 041212: Immortalizing young talents on the football field, this team photo reflects Ashton's passion for capturing raw emotions and celebrating sportsmanship within local communities. Daisy Nook The Village, Failsworth, Lancashire: Transporting us to a quaint village nestled amidst nature's embrace, Ashton invites us into Daisy Nook with his brushstrokes. Its serene beauty evokes feelings of tranquility and nostalgia. Dorothy Violet Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington: Through his artistry, Ashton pays homage to influential figures like Dorothy Violet Wellesley – an embodiment of grace and sophistication whose legacy lives on through his brushstrokes. Fall / Pekingese / 1953: Another glimpse into Autumn adorned with a delightful Pekingese companion. Capturing both seasonal warmth and canine companionship simultaneously is no small feat; yet again showcasing Ashton’s artistic prowess. Master of the Asteroid - Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover: Astonishing readers with otherworldly tales through visual storytelling as well as wordsmithery was one among many talents of Ashton.