George Collection

The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank
CARTOON: SURGEONS, 1811. The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank

Chatterton (The Death of Chatterton), 1856. Creator: Henry Wallis
Chatterton (The Death of Chatterton), 1856. Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770) was an unsuccessful poet whose suicide became a symbol of blighted artistic genius

Eclipse, c18th century, (1902). Artist: George Stubbs
Eclipse, c18th century. Eclipse (1764-1789) was an outstanding, undefeated 18th-century British thoroughbred racehorse. From The Connoisseur Vol. III [Otto Limited, London, 1902.]

Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Artist: George Gower
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Version of the Armada portrait attributed to George Gower. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603

A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926, (1935). Creator: CRW Nevinson
A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926, (1935). Nude model and cat by a tall window with a view of Paris rooftops. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Modern Masterpieces", Part 2

George Eliot, c1850, (1942). Creator: Francois d Albert Durade
George Eliot, c1850, (1942). Portrait of British author George Eliot (1819-1880), born Mary Ann Evans. Painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Ennui, c1914 (1935). Artist: Walter Richard Sickert
Ennui, c1914 (1935). After the painting by Walter Richard Sickert. From Modern Masterpieces Part 2. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851. Creator: Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851

The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939)
The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V.C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939). The Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897

The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. Artist: WA Rouch
The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. Englands team in WG Graces final Test, against Australia at Trent Bridge

Jigsaw puzzle of golfers on Prestwick golf course, Scotland, c1914. Handcut wooden puzzle of Michael Browns picture used in the Life Association of Scotland calendar

Schematic view of George Stephensons locomotive The Rocket of 1829
STEPHENSONs ROCKET, 1829. Schematic view of George Stephensons locomotive " The Rocket" of 1829

Eclipse, a Dark Chestnut Racehorse held by a Groom, with a Jockey
652163 Eclipse, a Dark Chestnut Racehorse held by a Groom, with a Jockey, Possibly Jack Oakley, by the Rubbing Down House at Newmarket, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Stubbs

Seven Mile Beach, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John Trumbull
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789

The Punishment of Luxury, 1891 (1935). Artist: Giovanni Segantini
The Punishment of Luxury, 1891 (1935). After the painting by Giovanni Segantini. From Modern Masterpieces Part 23. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Charlotte Bronte, English novelist, 1850. Artist: George Richmond
Charlotte Bronte, English novelist, 1850. Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was the author of Jane Eyre (1847), Shirley (1849), and Vilette (1852). From the National Portrait Gallery, London

MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION. The camp of the 1924 British expedition to Mount Everest, on the crest of the North Col

An early daguerreotype of the moon, taken by John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond with the 15-inch refractor at
DAGUERREOTYPE: MOON, 1852. An early daguerreotype of the moon, taken by John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond with the 15-inch refractor at the Harvard College Observatory in Cambridge

Savernake Forest, 1935. Artist: Paul Nash
Savernake Forest, 1935. After the painting by Paul Nash. From Modern Masterpieces Part 11. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Proposed mode of laying out for building purposes the Sharrow and Kenwood Park Estates near Sheffield belonging to
By Parkin and Bacon.Includes the proposed Kenwood Road and the proposed Montgomery Road. Also shown is the toll bar on the road from Bakewell [Ecclesall Road].Scale 4 chains

Picture No. 11807270
Bulldog - face painted with St George cross and flag draped around shoulders Digital Manipulation: flag PAB Digital Manipulation Date:

George Beaumont with manual fire engine, Pinner
George Beaumont, Chief Officer of the Pinner Voluntary Fire Brigade, with a manual fire engine which was kept at Waxwell Lane, Pinner, having previously been housed at The Hall

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1904
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1904. Jack and the Wall Street Giants. American lithograph cartoon by Udo Keppler, 1904, depicting a tiny President Theodore Roosevelt preparing to wield the sword of Public

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Dartmouth - Dartmouth and Kingswear Castles, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

George Melly on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 8 April 1983

Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Pwllheli - A Sheltered Corner, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Making laminated railway springs - from brochure of the visit of George V and Queen Mary to Cammell Laird
Original at Sheffield Archives SY529/1

The state tinkers, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, Published Feb y 10th 1780 by W. Humphrey, 1780. 1 print : engraving, color. Three men breaking a large bowl which is cracked and patched

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558, last Tudor monarch. Version of the Armarda portrait attributed to George Gower c1588

George Washington, full-length portrait by horse, Washington, George, 1732-1799, Horses, 1900

Horners Zoetrope, strobe machine created in 1834 by William George Horner

A Study, 1935. Artist: George Spencer Watson
A Study, 1935. From Modern Masterpieces Part 1. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

William St. Clair of Roslin, c1771, (1947). Creator: George Chalmers
William St. Clair of Roslin, c1771, (1947). Portrait of Scottish golfer and archer William St Clair of Roslin, 21st Baron of Roslin (died 1778)

SALEM WITCH TRIALS, 1692. The Trial of George Jacobs at Salem for Witchcraft. Oil on canvas by Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884)

Kings of England, reproduction of possibly the first jigsaw puzzle, c
1772350 Kings of England, reproduction of possibly the first jigsaw puzzle, c.1820, from The Sketch Magazine, Coronation Number, published 1937 (colour litho) by English School

Sea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). Creator
Sea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). The Battle of Terheide, depiction of a naval battle fought on 10 August 1653 between the English

Ploughing, 1889 (1935). Artist: George Clausen
Ploughing, 1889 (1935). After the painting by Sir George Clausen, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 19. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Mrs Mark Currie, 1789. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The British Genius, by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Longfellows House, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Longfellows House, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1893. Longfellow National Historic Site, home of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

Walkers Pillar, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1860. Artist: R Wallis
Walkers Pillar, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1860. Walkers Monument, a doric column eighty feet high, was erected to perpetuate the memory of Reverend George Walker (1645-1690)

U. S. FOREST SERVICE, 1924. Republican senators holding fire prevention posters
U.S. FOREST SERVICE, 1924. Republican senators holding fire prevention posters issued by the United States Forest Service

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death bed of Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1861. Matthews, or the stone house, at Bull Run, Virginia. Photographed in March 1862 by George N. Barnard following the evacuation of Centreville

With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead The face upon the floor
DRINKING, 1925. With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead " The face upon the floor." Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

South Shields - All The Fun Of The Fair. 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

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"George: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of George, where history and art intertwine to create captivating stories. In "A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926, " we catch a glimpse of George's creative spirit as he immerses himself in the vibrant Parisian art scene. The canvas comes alive with colors and brushstrokes that reflect his passion for expression. Travel back even further to Elizabethan England with "Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. " Here, George captures the regal grace and power of one of history's most iconic monarchs. Her gaze holds secrets untold, leaving us intrigued by her enigmatic presence. Sports enthusiasts will be thrilled by "The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. " George skillfully portrays the intensity and camaraderie shared among these legendary cricketers. Their determination is palpable as they strive for victory on the hallowed grounds. "The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. At Dargai, 1897" transports us to a battlefield where bravery shines through amidst chaos. With each stroke of his brush, George immortalizes Piper Findlater's heroic act during this historic conflict. In "Ennui, c1914, " we witness a different side of George's artistic repertoire - capturing moments of introspection and contemplation. The somber tones evoke a sense of melancholy while inviting viewers to ponder deeper meanings hidden within everyday life. For puzzle enthusiasts seeking leisurely entertainment, there's "Jigsaw puzzle of golfers on Prestwick golf course, Scotland, c1914. " This playful artwork showcases George's ability to capture lighthearted moments that bring joy to those who piece together this delightful image. Venturing into social commentary territory is "The Punishment of Luxury, 1891. " Here we see how George challenges societal norms and questions the pursuit of material wealth.