Henshall Collection

Threading the Needle, (watercolour with scraping out)
827235 Threading the Needle, (watercolour with scraping out) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); 26x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Threading the Needle. John Henry Henshall (1856-1928)

A Gleam of Light, 1891 (watercolour)
659866 A Gleam of Light, 1891 (watercolour) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); 67.4x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gleam of Light. John Henry Henshall (1856-1928). Watercolour

The Quay at Rouen, 1853 (oil on canvas)
827300 The Quay at Rouen, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Henshall, J. (fl.1853); 96.5x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quay at Rouen. J. Henshall. Oil on canvas. Painted in 1853)

The Thorny Path of Knowledge, 1909 (pencil and watercolour with white heightening
652078 The Thorny Path of Knowledge, 1909 (pencil and watercolour with white heightening and gum arabic) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); 39.1x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

New Merchant Maiden Hospital, Lauriston Lane, Edinburgh, c1830. Creator: J Henshall
New Merchant Maiden Hospital, Lauriston Lane, Edinburgh, c1830. The Merchant Maiden Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland, was founded by Mary Erskine in 1694

Fleet Prison, City of London, 1829. Artist: J Henshall
Fleet Prison, City of London, 1829. View outside Fleet Prison with figures and horse-drawn vehicles on Farringdon Street

Furnivals Inn, City of London, 1828. Artist: W Henshall
Furnivals Inn, City of London, 1828

Corn Exchange, London, 1828. Artist: W Henshall
View of Corn Exchange, Mark Lane, London, 1828; with figures and cart

Fleet Street, London, 1831 Artist: W Henshall
View of Fleet Street looking west past St Dunstan-in-the-West to Temple Bar, London, 1831. Also showing horse drawn vehicles, pedestrians, a booksellers and the premises of Clark and Weatherly

Fleet Prison, Farringdon Street, London, 1829. Artist: J Henshall
View of Fleet Prison with figures and horse drawn vehicles on Farringdon Street, London, 1829

St Giles without Cripplegate, London, 1830. Artist: W Henshall
View of Fore Street with the tower of St Giles without Cripplegate, London, 1830; behind. Street scene with figures, a carriage and a street seller

Ulster Terrace, Regents Park, London, 1827. Artist: J Henshall
Ulster Terrace, Regents Park, London, 1827. Ulster Terrace is one of the Regency terraces of houses surrounding Regents Park designed by John Nash

The Custom House from Thames Street, City of London, 1828. Artist: J Henshall
The Custom House from Thames Street, City of London, 1828

Buckingham Water Gate, Strand, Westminster, London, 1830. Artist: J Henshall
Buckingham Water Gate, Strand, Westminster, London, 1830. The gate was built in 1626 for the Duke of Buckingham. It marks the old northern bank of the wider

Regent Park Holme Metropolitan improvements London
Regents Park, The Holme, Regents Park, Metropolitan improvements: or, London in the nineteenth century, displayed in a series of engravings of the new buildings, improvements, andc

FISHING RODS, 1890. A page from Thomoas H. Chubbs 1890 catalogue featuring Henshall designed bass rods at bottom

FISHING REEL, 1890. A page from Thomas H. Chubbs 1890 catalog featuring a Henshall designed bass reel

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"Henshall: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Mastery" Threading the Needle, a mesmerizing watercolour with scraping out technique, showcases Henshall's impeccable attention to detail and delicate brushwork. In A Gleam of Light, 1891, Henshall captures the ethereal beauty of light dancing on water in this captivating watercolour masterpiece. The Quay at Rouen, 1853, painted with oil on canvas by Henshall himself, transports us to the bustling streets of Rouen through his vibrant palette and masterful composition. With The Thorny Path of Knowledge, 1909, Henshall demonstrates his versatility as an artist using pencil and watercolour with white heightening. This thought-provoking piece invites viewers to ponder the challenges faced along the path to enlightenment. New Merchant Maiden Hospital in Lauriston Lane is a testament to J Henshall's architectural prowess. Created around 1830, it stands as a remarkable example of his ability to capture grandeur in intricate detail. Fleet Prison comes alive under J Henshall's skilled hand in this cityscape from 1829. His meticulous strokes breathe life into every brick and cobblestone. W Henshall's Furnivals Inn painting from 1828 offers a glimpse into London's past. With each stroke of his brush, he immortalizes history within these walls. Corn Exchange takes center stage in W Henshall's artwork from 1828. The artist expertly captures the hustle and bustle that once filled its halls through vivid colors and dynamic composition. Fleet Street comes alive through W Henshall's eyes in this stunning portrayal from 1831. Every stroke tells a story about one of London's most iconic thoroughfares. J Henshall brings Fleet Prison on Farringdon Street back to life with incredible precision in this haunting depiction from 1829. It serves as a reminder of the prison's dark history.