Critic Collection

John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Creator: John Everett Millais
John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Portrait of English artist, critic and author John Ruskin (1819-1900), by his friend John Everett Millais

Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-84) 1775 (oil on canvas)
BAL1551 Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-84) 1775 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 76x63 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Katherine Mansfield, pen name of Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp (1888-1923) short story writer born in Wellington, New Zealand. Mansfield in 1914

The Critics, 1922 Creator: Harold C. Harvey
The Critics, 1922

Coleridge Nether Stowey
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE English poet and critics cottage at Nether Stowey, Somerset Date: 1772 - 1834

T. S. ELIOT (1888-1965). Thomas Stearns Eliot. American (naturalized British) poet and critic. Photograph, c1920
T.S. ELIOT (1888-1965). Thomas Stearns Eliot. American (naturalized British) poet and critic. Photograph, c1920

Baruch Spinoza, caricature
Baruch Spinoza. Caricature of the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677). Spinoza is considered to be one of Western philosophys most important philosophers

John Ruskin Selfportrait
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer as a young man. Date: 1819 - 1900

Charles Baudelaire, French poet, essayist, translator
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), French poet, essayist, art critic, and translator of Edgar Allan Poe

Edward Thomas (1878 - 1917), English poet and critic, killed in the battle of Arras

Arnold Bennett
ENOCH ARNOLD BENNETT English novelist, dramatist and critic Date: 1867 - 1931

Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer and his son, Siegfried, slay the Critic Dragon and gain the treasure it was guarding, in a parody of the Nibelungen story

Samuel Johnson Reynolds
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writer, lexicographer, critic and conversationalist

John Ruskin / Photo / Desk
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer Photograph sitting at his desk

Charles Dickens - English writer
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - English writer. Date: circa 1860

A portrait of George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Irish dramatist, critic and Nobel prize winner. Date: 1946

Shame Flute - German punishment for being a poor musician
A Shame Flute ( Schand Flote ) - German punishment for being a poor musician - you had to face the public wearing (around the neck) a heavy iron flute

Charles Baudelaire, influential French poet, critic and translator, mid-19th century. Portrait of Baudelaire (1821-1867), author of Les fleurs du mal. (Colorised black and white print)

Ezra Pound / Morgan
EZRA LOOMIS POUND American poet, critic and editor

William Archer - The Theatre Magazine
William Archer, drama critic, translator and playwright - The Theatre Magazine, May 1886. 1886

John Ruskin (Fun)
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer satirised for his views on the aesthetic life Date: 1819 - 1900

JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900). English caricature lithograph, 1872, by Adriano Cecioni

Alec ( Sir Affable ) Knowles - Theatrical Journalist
Alec (" Sir Affable" ) Knowles (1851-1917) - Theatrical Journalist and member of Londons notorious Pelican Club

GRIMOD DE LA REYNIERE (1758-1838). French writer on food. Copper engraving, French, early 19th century

GRANVILLE HICKS (1901-1982). American critic, novelist and teacher

G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936)
Photographic portrait of G(ilbert) K(eith) Chesterton (1874-1936), the English critic, novelist and poet

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
Photographic portrait of George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), the Irish dramatist, critic and Nobel Prize winner, pictured in 1908

Robert Graves / Morgan
ROBERT RANKE GRAVES British poet, novelist and critic, with a reference to his autobiography, " Goodbye To All That"

Sarah Margaret Fuller
SARAH MARGARET FULLER American critic and social reformer, associated with many leading writers and cultural figures of her day

S T Coleridge / G Dawe
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE English poet and critic

Lessing / Gotthold / Miniatu
GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM LESSING German dramatist and critic

Robert Graves / Powys Evan
ROBERT RANKE GRAVES British poet, novelist and critic as a young man

Diaghilev Photo Sacha
SERGEY PAVLOVICH DIAGHILEV Russian Art critic and impresario. A key figure in producing the Ballet Russes

Leigh Hunt / 1815 Drawing
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT - English poet and essayist and critic of Prince Regent

Matthew Arnold
MATTHEW ARNOLD Writer and critic

S T Coleridge / Northcote
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE English poet and critic

Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, French historian and writer (engraving)
8631528 Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, French historian and writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, (1828-1893)

Giosue Carducci, Italian poet and critic (engraving)
8626263 Giosue Carducci, Italian poet and critic (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giosue Carducci (1835-1907), Italian poet and critic

The Ancient Mariner
5307270 The Ancient Mariner.; (add.info.: Engraving from the poem The Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. A reluctant wedding-guest is waylaid by the Ancient Mariner who is determined to tell)

Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812-1870
5614372 Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812-1870; (add.info.: Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812-1870. English writer and social critic of the Victorian era)

Paul Charles Joseph Bourget, 1852-1935
5614296 Paul Charles Joseph Bourget, 1852-1935; (add.info.: Paul Charles Joseph Bourget, 1852-1935. French novelist and critic)

Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1)
5668996 Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info)

Tom Taylor, English dramatist (engraving)
8631148 Tom Taylor, English dramatist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Taylor (1817-1880), English dramatist, critic and editor of Punch magazine

Reproduction of a photograph depicting the English art critic, John Ruskin
3567094 Reproduction of a photograph depicting the English art critic, John Ruskin by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1880-1890 ca)

James Agate, English journalist and author (b/w photo)
8676191 James Agate, English journalist and author (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Agate (1877-1947)

Gottfried Semper
3585755 Gottfried Semper; (add.info.: Portrait of Gottfried Semper (1803-1879) a German architect, art critic, and professor of architecture. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carl Maria von Weber
3586475 Carl Maria von Weber; (add.info.: Portrait of Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) a German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist, and critic

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"Critics: The Masters of Analysis and Interpretation" Criticism has long been an integral part of the artistic world, shaping the way we perceive and appreciate various forms of expression. From Dr. Samuel Johnson's insightful observations in his 1775 oil painting to John Ruskin's profound reflections captured by John Everett Millais in 1853-1854, critics have played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of art. Edward Thomas, known for his perceptive literary critiques, added depth to the written word through his keen analysis. Similarly, Harold C. Harvey's masterpiece "The Critics" from 1922 portrays the essence of critical evaluation with its thought-provoking depiction. In Coleridge Nether Stowey, critics found solace amidst nature's beauty as they contemplated and dissected works that would stand the test of time. Arnold Bennett brought forth a fresh perspective on literature with his discerning eye for detail. T. S. Eliot stands as an iconic figure among poets turned critics, bridging two nations with his naturalized British identity while leaving an indelible mark on both sides of the Atlantic. Even caricatures like Baruch Spinoza remind us that criticism can take many forms - sometimes light-hearted but always aiming to provoke thought and discussion. Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp adopted her pen name Katherine Mansfield to explore life's complexities through her short stories; she too faced scrutiny from those who sought to analyze her work deeply. John Ruskin himself delved into self-reflection through portraiture, showcasing how even they are not immune to introspection and self-analysis. Samuel Johnson Reynolds exemplifies how criticism can be passed down through generations as knowledge is shared between mentors and mentees alike. Lastly, Charles Baudelaire demonstrated that criticism transcends borders; he left an everlasting impact on French poetry and essay writing while inspiring countless others around the globe. These individuals, among many others, have shaped the world of criticism.