Expectations Collection

Pip & Miss Havisham
Pip and Miss Havisham

Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit by Matania
A Dickensian Christmas as imagined by the Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania, who in his later career concentrated on historical genre subjects

Miss Havisham (engraving)
1000751 Miss Havisham (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations)

Mr. Jaggers and his clients. "Mr. Jaggers suddenly stopped, and turning on the two women with shawls, said
1000753 Mr. Jaggers and his clients. "Mr. Jaggers suddenly stopped, and turning on the two women with shawls, said, "Oh! Amelia, is it

Memories of Grimaldi. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi
1000759 Memories of Grimaldi. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi, from The Testimonial Edition published 1910

Dolge Orlick. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations
1000752 Dolge Orlick. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, from The Testimonial Edition published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Magwitch under sentence of death. "A broad shaft of light came in through the great windows of the court
1000756 Magwitch under sentence of death. "A broad shaft of light came in through the great windows of the court. Rising for a moment, a distinct speck of face in this ray of light

Provis. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations
1000755 Provis. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, from The Testimonial Edition published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

The Begging Letter Writer. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations
1000758 The Begging Letter Writer. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, from The Testimonial Edition published 1910

Page proof from Great Expectations, showing Charles Dickens's hand written corrections
709570 Page proof from Great Expectations, showing Charles Dickens's hand written corrections. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 -1870. English writer and social critic

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Estella and Pip. "I saw no shadow of another parting from her. "
1000757 Estella and Pip. " I saw no shadow of another parting from her." by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Estella and Pip in Miss Havishams garden. "
1000754 Estella and Pip in Miss Havishams garden. " by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let us make one more round of the garden, " said Estella)

Comic postcard, Woman bathing in the sea - only up to my knees! Date: 20th century

Dickens scrap - Pip and Joe in Great Expectations
Charles Dickens scrap - Pip and Joe in the novel Great Expectations, Chapter 7. 19th century

How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley (engraving)
1042421 How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley)

Great expectations (coloured engraving)
728416 Great expectations (coloured engraving) by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great expectations, by Walter Dendy Sadler)

The Romance of a Bath-Chair (chromolitho)
1063397 The Romance of a Bath-Chair (chromolitho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of a Bath-Chair)

Pips struggle with the escaped convict. "
1000750 Pips struggle with the escaped convict. " by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The man took me by both arms, and tilted me back as far as he could hold me)

The novelette proposal (colour litho)
3641782 The novelette proposal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The novelette proposal. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Plinth and the Bust: famous French artists soliciting fame for the right to occupy the empty plinth awaiting
6031063 The Plinth and the Bust: famous French artists soliciting fame for the right to occupy the empty plinth awaiting the bust of a great man (litho) by Leandre

The ideal husband at different ages (colour litho)
6000020 The ideal husband at different ages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ideal husband at different ages)

Reveille fashions 1962: Elizabeth Duke summer dress. August 1962 P011087

Neilson NC-1 Golden Bear - aka Coach NC883E
Neilson NC-1 Golden Bear (aka Coach) X883E (later NC883E), built by the (Thomass & Duncan S) Neilsen Steel Aircraft Co, Berkeley CA. at Berkeley airport around the time of its first flight

Mitsubishi 2MR1 Tobi reconnaissance biplane. Designed and built for an Imperial Japanese Army Air Service competition for a reconnaissance aircraft

Curtiss Beachy Tractor biplane. Lincoln Beachey, a reknowned American display and aerobatic pilot worked for Curtiss until 1911 and required a new aircraft to carry on with his own air-show flying

Burren, Fissures, Co Clare Ireland

Memories Of Grimaldi. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Memoirs Of Joseph Grimaldi, From The Testimonial Edition Published 1910

The Begging Letter Writer. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Great Expectations, From The Testimonial Edition Published 1910

Estella And Pip. "i Saw No Shadow Of Another Parting From Her. "Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles
Estella And Pip. " i Saw No Shadow Of Another Parting From Her." Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Great Expectations, From The Testimonial Edition Published 1910

Magwitch Under Sentence Of Death. "a Broad Shaft Of Light Came In Through The Great Windows Of The Court
Magwitch Under Sentence Of Death. " a Broad Shaft Of Light Came In Through The Great Windows Of The Court. Rising For A Moment, A Distinct Speck Of Face In This Ray Of Light, The Prisoner Said

Provis. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Great Expectations, From The Testimonial Edition Published 1910

Estella And Pip In Miss Havishams Garden. "let US Make One More Round Of The Garden, "Said Estella
Estella And Pip In Miss Havishams Garden. " let US Make One More Round Of The Garden, " Said Estella. " you Shall Be My Page And Give Me Your Shoulder." Her Handsome Dress Had

Mr. Jaggers And His Clients. "mr. Jaggers Suddenly Stopped, And Turning On The Two Women With Shawls, Said
Mr. Jaggers And His Clients. " mr. Jaggers Suddenly Stopped, And Turning On The Two Women With Shawls, Said, " oh! Amelia, Is It

Pips Struggle With The Escaped Convict. "the Man Took Me By Both Arms
Pips Struggle With The Escaped Convict. " the Man Took Me By Both Arms, And Tilted Me Back As Far As He Could Hold Me

Dolge Orlick. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Great Expectations, From The Testimonial Edition Published 1910

Miss Havisham. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Great Expectations, From The Testimonial Edition Published 1910

Page Proof From Great Expectations, Showing Charles Dickenss Hand Written Corrections. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 A

Pip And Estella. Frontispiece By H. M. Brock From The Book Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Pip And Estella. Frontispiece By H.M. Brock From The Book Great Expectations By Charles Dickens

Road From Westport To Leenane, Co Mayo, Ireland

Irelands Eye, Howth, Co Dublin, Ireland

North High Cross, Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland

Clonfert Cathedral, Clonfert, Co Galway, Ireland

Deciduous Wood, Killarney National Park, Co Kerry, Ireland

Joy

Life of Charles Dickens - Fountain Court (Great Expectations). Part of Box 330 Charles Dickens (Life and Works) slide no 20 Date: circa 1890s

Great Expectations by Harry Rountree
A meek, little mouse sits on a branch and waits hoping that Father Christmas will fill the threadbare stocking with some Christmas presents. Date: 1914

1892, a. hopkins, anticipation, baroque decoration, baroque, inside, inner, internal
The New Governess; A. Hopkins; Child; 1892;, shy; anticipation; umbrella; skirt; black gloves; baroque interior; baroque decoration; pots; flowers; plants; mirror; sofa; handkerchief; hat; ovall

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"Expectations: A Journey Through Dickens' Great Expectations" Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, where Pip and Miss Havisham's lives intertwine in a tale of hope, betrayal, and redemption. As we delve into this timeless classic, illustrated by Matania with the essence of Christmas spirit, we are reminded that they are shape our destiny. In the haunting image of Miss Havisham, frozen in time amidst decaying grandeur, we witness the consequences of unfulfilled expectations. Her shattered dreams serve as a cautionary reminder to never let our own hopes consume us entirely. Yet it is not only Pip and Miss Havisham who grapple with expectations; Mr. Jaggers stands as a stark example. His clients cling to him desperately for salvation from their troubled pasts. With one piercing question directed at Amelia, he reveals how his influence shapes their very existence – a testament to the power expectations hold over us all. Ascending through the pages of this literary masterpiece, memories unfold like delicate fairy wings fluttering in our minds. Grimaldi's memoirs remind us that even amidst darkness and hardship, laughter can be found if we dare to embrace life's unexpected twists. Dolge Orlick lurks within these pages too – an embodiment of unchecked ambition driven by misplaced expectations. His presence serves as a chilling reminder that when aspirations turn toxic, they can lead down treacherous paths. Magwitch's face illuminated by a ray of light captures another facet of expectation – survival against insurmountable odds. Sentenced to death but refusing defeat until his final breath before justice prevails - an indomitable spirit fueled by unwavering hope. Provis emerges from these illustrations as an emblematic figure representing transformation against all odds. From humble beginnings to newfound prosperity rooted in resilience and determination - proof that sometimes our greatest they can exceeded when least expected.