Guildhall Library Art Gallery Collection (page 7)

Piper and a Pair of Nutcrackers. 1871. Artist: John Chumley
Piper and a Pair of Nutcrackers. 1871. In the shelter of a tree two squirrels eat acorns while a bird watches

Sir John Eamer. Artist: Mather Brown
Sir John Eamer was an eminent wholesale grocer in Wood Street, London. Here he is shown next to his horse, dressed in uniform. In the upper right corner are a coat of arms

Warren Stormes Hale. 1853. Artist: John Robert Dicksee
Warren Stormes Hale. 1853. Originator and Chairman of the City of London Freemans Orphans School. He is shown here in his robe and holding a letter

Sardanapalus. c1856. Artist: Henry Weekes
Sardanapalus. c1856. Legendary king of Assyria. He apparently represents an amalgamation of the characters and tragic fates of three Assyrian rulers and was the last of a line of 30 kings of Assyria

The Welsh Bard. 1858. Artist: William Theed
The Welsh Bard.1858. A poet, especially one who writes impassioned, lyrical, or epic verse. Bards were originally Celtic composers of eulogy

Timon of Athens. c1853. Artist: Frederick Thrupp
Timon of Athens. c1853. Noble Athenian of Shakespeares Timon of Athens. Through the course of this underdeveloped play, Timon is transformed from a magnanimous friend to the bitterest of misanthropes

Timon of Athens. 1855. Artist: Frederick Thrupp
Timon of Athens. 1855. Noble Athenian of Shakespeares Timon of Athens. Through the course of this underdeveloped play, Timon is transformed from a magnanimous friend to the bitterest of misanthropes

The Morning Star. 1854. Artist: Edward Hodges Bailey
The Morning Star. 1854

The Faithful Shepherdess. 1863. Artist: Susan D Durant
The Faithful Shepherdess.1863

Leah. 1855. Artist: Patrick MacDowell
Leah. 1855. Also spelled Lia, in the Old Testament (primarily in Genesis), she was the first wife of Jacob (later Israel) and the traditional ancestor of five of the 12 tribes of Israel

Penserosa. c1861. Artist: John Hancock
Penserosa. c1861

Penserosa. 1862. Artist: John Hancock
Penserosa. 1862

Hermione. c1855. Artist: Joseph Durham
Hermione. c1855. Queen of Sicilia and wife of Leontes in Shakespeares The Winters Tale. Hermione is a stable, warm-hearted wife and mother whose virtue is called into question only by her husband

Hermione. 1856. Artist: Joseph Durham
Hermione. 1856. Queen of Sicilia and wife of Leontes in Shakespeares The Winters Tale. Hermione is a stable, warm-hearted wife and mother whose virtue is called into question only by her husband

Griselda. 1855. Artist: William Calder Marshall
Griselda. 1855. Character of romance in medieval and Renaissance Europe, noted for her enduring patience and wifely obedience

Caractacus. 1856. Artist: John Henry Foley
Caractacus.1856. King of the British tribe of Trinovantes, and the son of Cunobelinus. Caratacus kingdom, embracing the Atrebates of Hampshire and probably the Dobunni of Gloucestershire

Egeria. 1855. Artist: John Henry Foley
Egeria.1855. In Roman religion, she was a water spirit worshiped in connection with Diana at Aricia and also with the Camenae in their grove outside the Porta Capena at Rome

Caractacus. 1859. Artist: John Henry Foley
Caractacus. 1859. King of the British tribe of Trinovantes, and the son of Cunobelinus. Caratacus kingdom, embracing the Atrebates of Hampshire and probably the Dobunni of Gloucestershire

Comus, c1852. Artist: John Graham Lough
Comus, c1852. The allegorical story in Comus centres on a virtuous lady who becomes separated from her two brothers while traveling in the woods

Comus, 1856. Artist: John Graham Lough
Comus, 1856. The allegorical story in Comus centres on a virtuous lady who becomes separated from her two brothers while traveling in the woods

Britomartis. 1861. Artist: Edward William Wyon
Britomartis. 1861. Cretan goddess sometimes identified with the Greek Artemis. According to legend, Britomartis was a daughter of Zeus (chief of the gods) and lived in Crete

Alfred the Great in the Neatherds Cottage, 1863. Artist: Edward Bowring Stephens
Alfred the Great in the Neatherds Cottage. 1863. Youngest son of King AE thelwulf, Alfred became King of Wessex during a time of constant Viking attack

Statue of Alastor. 1864. Artist: Joseph Durham
Statue of Alastor. 1864. Alastor is any of certain avenging deities or spirits, especially in Greek antiquity. The term is associated with Nemesis

Mosaic pavement from the British Museum, Holborn, London, 1812. From Gallery of Antiquities in the British Museum. The square design incorporates floral patterns and simple colours

Ancient brass helmet from the British Museum, Holborn, London, 1784. The helmet has been incised with a design and below is a hand written inscription

Woodcutters near a river, 1755(?) Artist: Paul Sandby
Woodcutters near a river, 1755(?); three men attempt to pull down a tree using ropes while two others look on

Music Shall Play Wherever They Go, 1849. Artist: Willes Maddox
Music Shall Play Wherever They Go (formerly known as The Golden Age ), 1849; showing two classically dressed women dancing while one holds a tambourine

The Pretty Peasant, 1838. Artist: Charles Baxter
The Pretty Peasant, 1838

The Search for the Will, 1890. Artist: Benjamin Walter Spiers
The Search for the Will, 1890; desk strewn with papers and writing tools

The same to you sir, and many of em, 1827. Artist: George Hunt
The same to you sir, and many of em, 1827; a woman walking with an umbrella in a snowstorm, and a horse and carriage battling against the snow and wind

Cross Readings, c1830. Artist: ES Hall
Cross Readings, c1830; 45 posters in humourous juxtaposition on a fence; at the top of the fence on the right is a notice Bill Stickers Beware

The Rivals, (c1827?). Artist: Robert Smirke
The Rivals, (c1827?), showing two women peering at each other with contempt

The king drinks, 1875. Artist: Briton Riviere
The king drinks, 1875; a lion drinking from a pool of water

Too young to be married, 1869. Artist: Thomas Faed
Too young to be married, 1869; showing a man placing his arm round a girl who gazes into the distance whilst a dog sits at her feet

Stock-Jobbers Extraordinary, Stock Exchange, London, c1795. Artist: Robert Dighton
Stock-Jobbers Extraordinary, c1795. Interior of the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, showing some members seated a around a table studying the Gazette Extraordinary while others appear to be taking

Lady in a black dress, 1847. Artist: John Hayter
Lady in a Black Dress, 1847

Head of a Spanish Girl, 1860. Artist: John Phillip
Head of a Spanish Girl, 1860; the girl is seen from the back looking to the right

Conscription, 1851. Artist: Frederick Goodall
Conscription, 1851; a man who has just been conscripted into the army sits unhappily in a chair next to a soldier with a glass and a pipe in each hand, whilst beside him his family grieves their loss

Lamentation over Christ, 1805. Artist: L Scotti
Lamentation over Christ, 1805

The Politician, 1871. Artist: Jonathon Pratt
The Politician, 1871. A cobbler, with a half mended boot in his lap, studying a paper held in one hand with a pipe in the other. Another paper lies on the bench beside him along with his work tools

Peaches and Grapes, 1864. Artist: George Walter Harris
Peaches and Grapes, 1864. Peaches, grapes and a chestnut

The Fair Friend, c1840. Artist: Charles Baxter
The Fair Friend, c1840. A woman in white with long dark hair holds a flower. Her sultry looks don t reveal her mood; she may be missing a lover

Moorland Scene, 1878. Artist: Thomas Collier
Moorland Scene, 1878; a path through the moors with heather and sheep

A Coast Scene, 1860. Artist: John Linnell
A Coast Scene, 1860; with fishing vessels grounded on the shore and figures

The Huff, 1859. Artist: John Phillip
The Huff, 1859; a group of Spanish women with the central figure in a huff

Infants school class, London, c1900-c1915. A class of rather serious-looking boys and girls from an unidentified infants school. A boy in the front row holds a board identifying them as Class 6

Passengers on the London Steamboat Service, River Thames, London, 1907. The London County Council steamboat Thomas More with passengers on board, moored at a floating pier

London Steamboat Service, River Thames, London, 1907. The London County Council steamboat Thomas More with passengers on board viewed head on, moored against the pier next to a bridge being rebuilt

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Step into the captivating world of art at Guildhall Library Art Gallery, where history and creativity intertwine. Immerse yourself in the vivid storytelling of renowned artists through a diverse collection that spans centuries. Transport yourself to 1735 with "Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, " an intriguing depiction by an unknown artist. Feel the decadence and debauchery as you witness a cautionary tale unfold before your eyes. Marvel at Dante Gabriel Rossetti's masterpiece, "La Ghirlandata" from 1873. Let its ethereal beauty transport you to another realm, where delicate brushstrokes capture the essence of romance and longing. Take a step back in time to 1842 with John Tarring's "Reform Clubs kitchens, Westminster, London. " Experience the hustle and bustle of Victorian London as this remarkable painting offers a glimpse into the heart of culinary life during that era. Discover "The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street" from 1826 by Standidge & Co. , which portrays one of London's iconic figures. Delve into the rich symbolism embedded within this artwork as it explores themes of power and wealth. Witness a whimsical scene come to life in "A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast" circa 1775. This playful portrayal invites you to join in on the merriment while shedding light on societal customs prevalent during that period. Admire the intricate details captured in "Still life with a pilgrim flask, candlestick, porcelain vase and fruit" from the 17th century. Allow your gaze to wander over every meticulously painted object as they tell their own stories within this mesmerizing composition. Experience Anna Lea Merritt's enchanting piece titled "Wild Duck" created in 1913. Let its vibrant colors ignite your imagination as nature unfolds before your eyes through Merritt's skilled brushwork.