Fictional Author Collection (page 3)

Front cover for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
1195423 Front cover for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, 1900 (colour lithograph) by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); 21, 5x16

Upper and lower cover sets, with heart and floral designs, c
1195380 Upper and lower cover sets, with heart and floral designs, c.1920 (crimson crushed levant morocco, with densely gilt borders, set w) by English School

A Parisian Cafe, 1875 (oil on canvas)
1195560 A Parisian Cafe, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 120.6x191.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Upper and lower covers, with flowers in Art-Nouveau interlaced geometrical patterns
1195367 Upper and lower covers, with flowers in Art-Nouveau interlaced geometrical patterns, 1893 (light brown levant morocco with criss-crossed vari-coloured bord) by English School

Four Cosway binding style covers including portrait miniatures of (from left to right)
1195357 Four Cosway binding style covers including portrait miniatures of (from left to right), William Harrison Ainsworth, Charles Dickens, Clementina Walkinshaw and Nelson aged 39

Don Quixote, (oil on canvas)
989422 Don Quixote, (oil on canvas) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); 31.7x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Don Quixote. Cesare Auguste Detti (1847-1914). Oil on canvas

A Set of the Ten Monthly Parts of the First Octavo Edition of the Serialised Publication
986333 A Set of the Ten Monthly Parts of the First Octavo Edition of the Serialised Publication of The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1846 (etched plates, paper) by Cruikshank

Details of the Arches in the Sala de los Abencerages, 1839 (chromolithograph)
985788 Details of the Arches in the Sala de los Abencerages, 1839 (chromolithograph) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Verisopht, 1883 (pen and ink, watercolour)
985866 Lord Verisopht, 1883 (pen and ink, watercolour) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28x19.1 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Verisopht)

Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast, 1714 (engraving)
985754 Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast, 1714 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast)

Title page from the first part of the first edition in serialised parts
985728 Title page from the first part of the first edition in serialised parts, of the book A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, 1859 (etching) by Browne

Celia from As You Like It, (pencil and watercolour)
828387 Celia from As You Like It, (pencil and watercolour) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); 1207x600mm cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Celia from As You Like It)

The Wolf and the Crane - Aesops Fables, 1912 (pen and black ink with watercolour on paper
827190 The Wolf and the Crane - Aesops Fables, 1912 (pen and black ink with watercolour on paper) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); 23.5x18.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes from Romeo and Juliet: The Tomb (V, III), 1882 (gouache, en grisaille)
827148 Scenes from Romeo and Juliet: The Tomb (V, III), 1882 (gouache, en grisaille) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 31.1x43.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Romeo and Juliet)

Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- the Stranger, c
1195674 Costume design for Oedipus at Colonnus- the Stranger, c. 1899-1909 (pencil, w/c & silver paint on paper) by Bakst

Aladdin and the Genie, 1897 (engraving)
1195415 Aladdin and the Genie, 1897 (engraving) by Letchford, Albert (1866-1905) (after); 54.5x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letchford)

John Keats (vignette), with title and author, 1924 (paint
1195372 John Keats (vignette), with title and author, 1924 (paint, ink and gold leaf on thick vellum) by Sangorski, Alberto (1862-1932); 6.9x5.9 (oval)

Scene from Troilus and Criseyde, historiated initial B
1195398 Scene from Troilus and Criseyde, historiated initial B, manuscript with full page-border, 1896 (woodcut in black and red) by Morris

Rosa Gallica Versicolor (Rosa mundi rose), 1817-1824 (stipple-engraving printed in
991247 Rosa Gallica Versicolor (Rosa mundi rose), 1817-1824 (stipple-engraving printed in colours and finished by hand) by Redoute

Double page spread with a portrait of Dickens, and a dedication by Dickens to William
985760 Double page spread with a portrait of Dickens, and a dedication by Dickens to William Harrison Ainsworth, 1839 (book) by English School

Enter: Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed & Peaseblossom. Illustration for Shakespeares
985690 Enter: Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed & Peaseblossom. Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer s-Night Dream, c.1908 (watercolour) by Rackham

An Illustration from Les Fleurs du Mal by Charles Baudelaire
985599 An Illustration from Les Fleurs du Mal by Charles Baudelaire, with a Portrait of the Author, c.1899 (colour etching) by Rassenfosse

Portrait of John Kemble as Hamlet, standing full-length in a Landscape
990254 Portrait of John Kemble as Hamlet, standing full-length in a Landscape, wearing a cape and holding a skull, (oil on canvas) by Lawrence

Romeo and Juliet (marble)
1766777 Romeo and Juliet (marble) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo and Juliet. Italian School, 19th century. Inscribed Biggi Faust Carrara)

Ophelia (oil on canvas)
1766672 Ophelia (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Jan (1829-1908); 182x124 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ophelia. Jan Portielje (1829-1895). Oil on canvas

An Animal in the Womb, 1738 (engraving)
1764833 An Animal in the Womb, 1738 (engraving) by Fabricius ab Aquapendente, Hieronymus (1537-1619); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Animal in the Womb)

Robinson Crusoe: Endpaper, 1920 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
1767411 Robinson Crusoe: Endpaper, 1920 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 76.2x115.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe: Endpaper)

Touchstone and Audrey, 1886 (oil on canvas)
822890 Touchstone and Audrey, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88); 69x56.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Touchstone and Audrey. Felix Octavius Carr Darley (1822-1888)

Scenes from Romeo and Juliet: The Ball Scene (I, V), 1882 (gouache, en grisaille)
827147 Scenes from Romeo and Juliet: The Ball Scene (I, V), 1882 (gouache, en grisaille) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 31.1x43.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Romeo and Juliet)

The Farewell of Romeo and Juliet; Les Adieux de Romeo et Juliette, 1845 (oil on canvas)
827386 The Farewell of Romeo and Juliet; Les Adieux de Romeo et Juliette, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 51x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fagin, 1883 (watercolour)
985867 Fagin, 1883 (watercolour) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fagin. A page from an album of 18 original watercolour drawings of characters)

The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut)
985793 The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); 42.1x29 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

View-Plan of Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, Showing Sir Francis Drake
985736 View-Plan of Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, Showing Sir Francis Drakes Attack on the Spanish Fort on November 17, 1585, c.1588-9 (hand-coloured engraving) by Boazio

The Six-Footed Serpent Attacking Agnolo Brunelleschi, c
986334 The Six-Footed Serpent Attacking Agnolo Brunelleschi, c.1824-1827 (engraving, india and wove paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 27.6x35.3 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A plate from Zeitschrift fuer Gaertner, Botaniker und Blumenfreunde
986300 A plate from Zeitschrift fuer Gaertner, Botaniker und Blumenfreunde, 1840-43 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Illuminated manuscript depicting a king and his army before a city, 1503-04 (inks
986283 Illuminated manuscript depicting a king and his army before a city, 1503-04 (inks, gouache and gold paint) by Besancon, Jacques de (15th century) (attr)

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"Unveiling the Imagination: A Glimpse into the World of a Fictional Author" Step into a realm where words come alive and stories unfold, as we delve into the captivating mind of our enigmatic fictional author. Through a series of intriguing hints, we catch glimpses of their creative genius and diverse inspirations. In "The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1854, we witness the author's appreciation for Shakespearean drama. The vibrant colors and dynamic composition transport us to another era, evoking emotions that only great literature can provoke. Moving on to "Titania and Bottom from William Shakespeare's A Midsummer-Night's Dream, " we encounter a whimsical depiction that showcases our author's fascination with fantastical tales. This enchanting portrayal captures the essence of Shakespeare's iconic characters, hinting at an affinity for weaving magic within their own narratives. Venturing further through time, "The Tea Party" greets us with its warm hues and intricate details painted in 1916. Here lies evidence of our writer's ability to infuse ordinary moments with extraordinary depth. Perhaps this scene serves as inspiration for crafting intimate conversations between characters or exploring societal dynamics within their literary universe. As our journey continues, we stumble upon a breathtaking battle scene depicted in gouache and gold paint on vellum dating back to c. 1495-1500. This artwork reveals an admiration for historical epics filled with valorous knights clashing against formidable foes—a testament to our author's penchant for grand adventures set against vivid backdrops. Turning towards portraiture, we discover Phillis Wheatley gazing confidently from her engraving in "Poems on Various Subjects. " Our fictional writer draws inspiration from trailblazers like Wheatley—strong voices who challenge conventions through artistry—fueling their desire to create thought-provoking works that transcend boundaries.