Ghoul Collection

Lon Chaney in Rupert Julians The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Lon Chaney in The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

The Lantern Spectre by Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) - The Lantern Spectre. A burning paper lamp takes on the aspect of a spectral face - one of a set of Ghosts and Goblins. Date: circa 1810

Fantasma
Julia Ramiro

"The Stuff that Dreams are Made of"(oil on canvas)
Ma88155 " The Stuff that Dreams are Made of" (oil on canvas) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Green Skull With Monsters and Zombies

Here I Come
A spooky female hand protruding from behind a wall

Witches Sabbath, 1616. Creator: Frans Francken II
Witches Sabbath, 1616

Illustration after George Cruikshank for the poem A Lat of St. Nicholas, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth
KW366264 Illustration after George Cruikshank for the poem A Lat of St. Nicholas, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby, published in 1865 (litho) by English School

Nokken Screams, 1910 (w / c on paper)
OVR358710 Nokken Screams, 1910 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 44.5x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Mountain Troll, 1905 (oil on canvas)
OVR358719 Mountain Troll, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 45x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Man Running With Skeleton Soldiers
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Zombie Head
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Poster advertising Ghosts and the House of the Devil
CHT197826 Poster advertising Ghosts and the House of the Devil at the Theatre Robert-Houdin, Paris, c.1870 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Bearded ghoul, broadbarred firefish, and red lionfish
Bearded ghoul, Inimicus didactylus, broadbarred firefish, Pterois antennata, and red lionfish, Pterois volitans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by

Spirit of the Mountain (w / c on paper)
PNH350766 Spirit of the Mountain (w/c on paper) by Burne-Jones, Philip (1861-1926); 21x14.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

The Spirits of the Bells, illustration to The Chimes
DHM139129 The Spirits of the Bells, illustration to The Chimes by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1845 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Charles Dickens Museum, London

Black Magic, the month of November for a magic calendar published in Art Nouveau
CHT173753 Black Magic, the month of November for a magic calendar published in Art Nouveau review, 1896 (colour litho) by Orazi, Manuel (1860-1934); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian

"The Stuff that Dreams are Made of"(w / c on paper) (see also 109712)
Ma91898 " The Stuff that Dreams are Made of" (w/c on paper) (see also 109712) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English

The Painters Dream II (pencil on paper) (see also 360402)
PNH360403 The Painters Dream II (pencil on paper) (see also 360402) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 13.2x17.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Lady Iga and the ghost of Sasaki Kiyotaka, 1886 (woodblock)
873637 Lady Iga and the ghost of Sasaki Kiyotaka, 1886 (woodblock) by Chikanobu, Toyohara (1838-1912); 33.34 x22.54 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Sad Monster

Woman and Zombie

The Couple with the Bouquet, c1825-1877. Artist: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
The Couple with the Bouquet, c1825-1877

A Couple, c1825-1877. Artist: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
A Couple, c1825-1877

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, American theosophist, c1874
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Russian-born American theosophist, photographed in New York by a spirit photographer, c1874

Injured Innocence, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Injured Innocence, 1872. Germany reels at the headline in the newspaper confirming the amount of money that France has raised to pay off her war indemnity

Adolphe the Alchemist, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Adolphe the Alchemist, 1872. France kneels next to the alchemist, who is producing cash from his brew. Adolphe is Louis Adolphe Thiers, the first President of the Third Republic

Ghost On The Stairs; Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

How did he hop, skip, bellow and roar, illustration after George Cruikshank
KW366279 How did he hop, skip, bellow and roar, illustration after George Cruikshank for the poem The Lay of St. Medard, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby

Illustration after George Cruikshank for the poem The Lay of St. Cuthbert
KW366276 Illustration after George Cruikshank for the poem The Lay of St. Cuthbert, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby, published in 1865 (litho) by English School

Illustration after George Cruikshank for the poem The Dead Drummer
KW366275 Illustration after George Cruikshank for the poem The Dead Drummer, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby, published in 1865 (litho) by English School

Illustration after J. Tenniel for the poem The Nurses Story, The Hand of Glory
KW366257 Illustration after J. Tenniel for the poem The Nurses Story, The Hand of Glory, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby

Les Lavandieres de la Nuit (The Washerwomen of the Night) c. 1861 (oil on canvas)
XIR157705 Les Lavandieres de la Nuit (The Washerwomen of the Night) c.1861 (oil on canvas) by Dargent, Jean Edouard (Yan) (1824-99); 73x49 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper

The Halloween trail at Thorp Perrow Arboretum in Yorkshire UK
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"Ghoulish Delights: Exploring the Haunting World of Ghoul" Step into a realm where darkness intertwines with artistry, as Lon Chaney's unforgettable portrayal in Rupert Julian's The Phantom of the Opera (1925) sends shivers down your spine. From the eerie brushstrokes of Katsushika Hokusai's The Lantern Spectre to the captivating "The Stuff that Dreams are Made of" oil on canvas masterpiece, prepare for an encounter with ghastly wonders. Immerse yourself in a macabre feast for the eyes as you witness George Cruikshank's chilling illustration from Thomas Ingoldsby's poem A Lat of St. Nicholas (1865). Feel transported back in time through McCarthy’s Wake stereographs, Part 1 and Part 3 (1899), capturing mournful scenes enveloped by ethereal spirits. But fear not; amidst these bone-chilling spectacles lies beauty even within darkness. Nokken Screams' watercolor on paper artwork from 1910 unveils a haunting yet mesmerizing figure emerging from mysterious depths. And let us not forget Mountain Troll’s oil on canvas depiction (1905), showcasing both terror and awe-inspiring grandeur. As we delve deeper into this world teeming with ghouls and monsters, our senses awaken to adrenaline-pumping encounters. Witness a man running alongside skeleton soldiers, their bony frames clattering in unison—a surreal sight that defies logic but captivates nonetheless. Finally, fixate your gaze upon the zombie head—an embodiment of horror that simultaneously repels and fascinates. In this collection spanning centuries and continents, we confront our deepest fears while marveling at humanity's ability to transform nightmares into works of art. These glimpses into ghoul-infested realms remind us that even amidst shadows lurks untapped creativity waiting to be explored—where every scream can become an inspiration and every monster a muse.