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Background imageIn Ink Collection: Abraham Lincoln, signed carte-de-visite, 1864 (vignette, mount, gold-ruled border, ink)

Abraham Lincoln, signed carte-de-visite, 1864 (vignette, mount, gold-ruled border, ink)
985820 Abraham Lincoln, signed carte-de-visite, 1864 (vignette, mount, gold-ruled border, ink) by Berger, Anthony (fl.1861-65); 10.1x6.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Kittens Playing on Desk, (oil on canvas)

Kittens Playing on Desk, (oil on canvas)
1197583 Kittens Playing on Desk, (oil on canvas) by Neuville, Alfred Brunel de (1852-1941); 55.8x66. cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)

Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)
985961 Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c.1865 (pen and brown ink) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); 12.5x9.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Marstrand Castle; Marstrands Fastning, 1893 (charcoal, pen and black ink

Marstrand Castle; Marstrands Fastning, 1893 (charcoal, pen and black ink
659590 Marstrand Castle; Marstrands Fastning, 1893 (charcoal, pen and black ink and watercolour on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 74.3x128.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour)

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour)
658718 Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour) by Prosdocini or Prosdocimi, Alberto (1852-1925); 56.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour)

The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour)
657258 The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 35x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corner of the Kitchen. Charles Ginner (1878-1952)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Very large historiated initial S, showing Saint Stephen, c. 1350-1400

Very large historiated initial S, showing Saint Stephen, c. 1350-1400 (coloured inks and gold leaf on vellum)
986165 Very large historiated initial S, showing Saint Stephen, c.1350-1400 (coloured inks and gold leaf on vellum) by Gherarducci

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Hydrangea and Rock, 1946 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)

Hydrangea and Rock, 1946 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764937 Hydrangea and Rock, 1946 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Gao Jianfu (1879-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydrangea and Rock. Gao Jianfu (1879-1951)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Saint Anthony Beaten by the Devils, (pen and brown ink, brown wash)

Saint Anthony Beaten by the Devils, (pen and brown ink, brown wash)
827546 Saint Anthony Beaten by the Devils, (pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 21x26.5

Background imageIn Ink Collection: A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper)

A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper)
658726 A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 12.6x19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Young Krishna Kills the Demon Vatsasura, who came in the Guise of a Calf, c

The Young Krishna Kills the Demon Vatsasura, who came in the Guise of a Calf, c
1196882 The Young Krishna Kills the Demon Vatsasura, who came in the Guise of a Calf, c.1730-1740 (w/c & ink on orange paper) by Indian School

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Romans attacking Augsburg, c. 1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper)

The Romans attacking Augsburg, c. 1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper)
986278 The Romans attacking Augsburg, c.1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper) by German School, (15th century); 19.7x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink. )

The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink. )
990023 The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink.) by Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-66); 42.9x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Cosa. Taddeo Zuccaro (1529-1566)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Recalcitrant Donkey, 1798 (pen and grey ink and watercolour)

The Recalcitrant Donkey, 1798 (pen and grey ink and watercolour)
652084 The Recalcitrant Donkey, 1798 (pen and grey ink and watercolour) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 21.5x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recalcitrant Donkey)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Rustem Killing Arjang Div, c. 1630 (pen & ink, heightened with colour, on paper)

Rustem Killing Arjang Div, c. 1630 (pen & ink, heightened with colour, on paper)
1196814 Rustem Killing Arjang Div, c.1630 (pen & ink, heightened with colour, on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); 19.1x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageIn Ink Collection: A Satyr and a Young Girl, c. 1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed)

A Satyr and a Young Girl, c. 1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed)
985608 A Satyr and a Young Girl, c.1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 18 (approx.width) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink)

Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink, grey wash heightened with white on brown pape)
827614 Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink, grey wash heightened with white on brown pape) by Cades

Background imageIn Ink Collection: An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of

An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil)
651822 An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil, pen and brown ink, grey wash) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: After the Battle, (ink and wash on paper laid on board)

After the Battle, (ink and wash on paper laid on board)
651007 After the Battle, (ink and wash on paper laid on board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 44.5x69.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Sapphic Love, (pencil and pen and brown ink)

Sapphic Love, (pencil and pen and brown ink)
651806 Sapphic Love, (pencil and pen and brown ink) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 17.2x12.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sapphic Love)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Westminster Pitt, 1798 (pen and ink and watercolour)

The Westminster Pitt, 1798 (pen and ink and watercolour)
651804 The Westminster Pitt, 1798 (pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 22x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Westminster Pitt. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Nijinsky in Narcisse, 1911 (ink and gouache on paper)

Nijinsky in Narcisse, 1911 (ink and gouache on paper)
1195906 Nijinsky in Narcisse, 1911 (ink and gouache on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 25x15.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Crowd, 1943 (watercolour, pen and black ink on paper)

The Crowd, 1943 (watercolour, pen and black ink on paper)
990833 The Crowd, 1943 (watercolour, pen and black ink on paper) by Wols, Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze (1913-51); 18.4x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowd; La Foule. Wols (1913-1951)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Bills Place (charcoal, pastel, ink and gouache on paper)

Bills Place (charcoal, pastel, ink and gouache on paper)
1767537 Bills Place (charcoal, pastel, ink and gouache on paper) by Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946); 35x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bills Place. John Steuart Curry (1897-1946)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Seated Clown, 1929 (india ink and gouache on paper)

Seated Clown, 1929 (india ink and gouache on paper)
990924 Seated Clown, 1929 (india ink and gouache on paper) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 49.5x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Clown. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum)

Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum)
827299 Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 22x50.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Les Papillons No, 1931 (oil on canvas)

Les Papillons No, 1931 (oil on canvas)
825504 Les Papillons No, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Roy, Pierre (1880-1950); 41.3x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Papillons No.1. Pierre Roy (1880-1950). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1931

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Procession (gouache and ink on paper)

Procession (gouache and ink on paper)
1769330 Procession (gouache and ink on paper) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 40x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession. Alfredo Ramos Martinez (1871-1946)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Procession (gouache and ink on paper)

Procession (gouache and ink on paper)
1769329 Procession (gouache and ink on paper) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 40x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession. Alfredo Ramos Martinez (1871-1946)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: A Man Seen from Behind Wearing a Cloak, (black chalk, pen and brown ink)

A Man Seen from Behind Wearing a Cloak, (black chalk, pen and brown ink)
990026 A Man Seen from Behind Wearing a Cloak, (black chalk, pen and brown ink) by Cardi Cigoli, Ludovico (1559-1613); 42.7x27.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour)

A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour)
985956 A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); 34.6x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)

And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)
1195055 And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c.1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 17.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Lunch by the River, (black and brown ink and watercolour)

Lunch by the River, (black and brown ink and watercolour)
659702 Lunch by the River, (black and brown ink and watercolour) by Grunwald, Isaac (1889-1946); 32.4x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lunch by the River. Isaac Grunewald (1889-1946)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Harem, (pencil, pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour with gold on)

The Harem, (pencil, pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour with gold on)
658634 The Harem, (pencil, pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour with gold on) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 13.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harem)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Courtship, (watercolour, pen and ink on paper. )

The Courtship, (watercolour, pen and ink on paper. )
650684 The Courtship, (watercolour, pen and ink on paper.) by Herter, Albert (1871-1950); 49.5x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Courtship. Albert Herter (1871-1950)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Lady Leaning on a Tiger

Lady Leaning on a Tiger
1764924 Lady Leaning on a Tiger by Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940) & Zhang Daqian (1899-1983); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Leaning on a Tiger. Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) and Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch, 1844 (ink and colour on silk)

Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch, 1844 (ink and colour on silk)
1764912 Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch, 1844 (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School (19th century); 123.5 x 61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Zhong Kui, 1914 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)

Zhong Kui, 1914 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764874 Zhong Kui, 1914 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Wang Zhen (1866-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zhong Kui. Wang Zhen (1866-1938). Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper

Background imageIn Ink Collection: A page from the illustrated manuscript Reminiscences of Imperial Delhi

A page from the illustrated manuscript Reminiscences of Imperial Delhi
1196696 A page from the illustrated manuscript Reminiscences of Imperial Delhi, 1844 (w/c, gouache, ink on paper) by Khan

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Two Horses (Almanac Vignette); Zwei Pferdchen (Almanach-Vignette)

Two Horses (Almanac Vignette); Zwei Pferdchen (Almanach-Vignette)
1196483 Two Horses (Almanac Vignette); Zwei Pferdchen (Almanach-Vignette), 1912 (pen and India ink on red paper) by Marc, Franz (1880-1916)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: The Kremlin, Moscow, (pencil, ink, w / c, pastel and gouache on paper)

The Kremlin, Moscow, (pencil, ink, w / c, pastel and gouache on paper)
1195774 The Kremlin, Moscow, (pencil, ink, w/c, pastel and gouache on paper) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 73.7x106 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Nightmare; Cauchemar, 1901 (pencil, ink and w / c on paper)

Nightmare; Cauchemar, 1901 (pencil, ink and w / c on paper)
1195772 Nightmare; Cauchemar, 1901 (pencil, ink and w/c on paper) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 18.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zichy)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum)

Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum)
1199587 Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); 21x15.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Portrait of William Holman Hunt, 1854 (pen and brown ink, on paper)

Portrait of William Holman Hunt, 1854 (pen and brown ink, on paper)
1199576 Portrait of William Holman Hunt, 1854 (pen and brown ink, on paper) by Rossetti, William Michael (1829-1919); 21.3x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rossetti)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from

Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from
1195378 Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from The Human Seasons (recto), within decorative borders, 1912-1914 (paint)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica

A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica
1197622 A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica, before 1779 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c) by Quarenghi

Background imageIn Ink Collection: Ducks (ink, color and gold leaf on paper)

Ducks (ink, color and gold leaf on paper)
1766507 Ducks (ink, color and gold leaf on paper) by Japanese School, (18th century); 154.5x170 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ducks. One of a pair of two-panel screens)

Background imageIn Ink Collection: A Lotus Sutra handscroll frontispiece miniature (detail

A Lotus Sutra handscroll frontispiece miniature (detail
1766504 A Lotus Sutra handscroll frontispiece miniature (detail) depicting Buddha on a throne addressing Shariputra, 1667 (ink, colour and gold on purple paper.) by Japanese School



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"In Ink: A Diverse Palette of Artistic Expressions" From playful kittens frolicking on a desk in "Kittens Playing on Desk" to the solemn gaze of Abraham Lincoln captured in an 1864 signed carte-de-visite, ink has been utilized as a medium to immortalize various subjects throughout history. Intricate details come alive through the delicate strokes of pen and brown ink in scenes like "The Mad Hatters Tea Party, " transporting us back to the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll's imagination. Meanwhile, the enchanting beauty of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice is brought forth by pencil, pen, brown ink, and watercolor. "The Corner of the Kitchen" invites us into a domestic haven with its precise lines rendered using black ink and watercolor. Similarly, Marstrand Castle stands tall against charcoal and pen strokes that create depth and texture. Delving further into history reveals masterpieces such as "Very large historiated initial S, " showcasing Saint Stephen adorned with colored inks and gold leaf on vellum. Leeds Roofs capture urban landscapes through a blend of watercolor, crayon, pen, black ink, and pencil techniques. World War I finds expression in poignant works like "The Filling Factory Hereford, " where watercolor intertwines with crayon and pen to depict life during wartime. Hydrangea blossoms burst forth from hanging scrolls created using traditional Chinese brushwork techniques involving ink and color on paper. Nature's serenity unfolds before our eyes as we immerse ourselves in "The Serpentine Hyde Park. " Watercolors dance alongside intricate pen strokes capturing every nuance within this picturesque scene. Lastly, we witness dark tales unfold through hauntingly beautiful depictions like "The Massacre of the Innocents. " Pencil meets pen and brown ink washes to convey raw emotions amidst tragedy. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries - each utilizing different combinations or variations of ink - we are reminded of the versatility and power this medium holds.