Mary Ann Collection

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

Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Artist: Mary L Gow
Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Eppie, the orphan adopted by the lonely miser and linen-weaver, Silas Marner

Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Artist: Frederic Leighton
Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Romola (1862-63) is a historical novel by George Eliot set in the fifteenth century

Mary Ann (Mollie), 1926 (oil on canvas)
650486 Mary Ann (Mollie), 1926 (oil on canvas) by Henri, Robert Cozad (1865-1929); 61.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Ann (Mollie). Robert Henri (1865-1929). Oil on canvas

Mary Ann, 1846 (oil on canvas)
1268150 Mary Ann, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 48.3x69.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Life in London, Mary Ann from the country transformed into Marion in town (colour litho)
3656254 Life in London, Mary Ann from the country transformed into Marion in town (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in London)

This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 1, May 26, 1809. May 26, 1809
This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 1, May 26, 1809

This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 2, May 26, 1809. May 26, 1809
This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 2, May 26, 1809

A General Discharge or the Darling Angels Finishing Stroke, March 13, 1809

The Road to Preferment Through Clarkes Passage, March 5, 1809. March 5, 1809
The Road to Preferment Through Clarkes Passage, March 5, 1809

A General Discharge or the Darling Angels Finising Stroke, March 13, 1809

A Pilgrimage from Surry to Gloucester Place or the Bishop in an Extacy, February 27, 1809

Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 2, March 11, 1809. March 11, 1809
Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 2, March 11, 1809

Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 3, March 13, 1809. March 13, 1809
Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 3, March 13, 1809

Mrs Lincoln, c1860s, (1930). Creator: Unknown
Mrs Lincoln, c1860s, (1930). Portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882), wife of President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865

Mary Ann Paton, 1831. Artist: James Warren Childe
Mary Ann Paton, 1831. Seated portrait of the singer Mary Ann Paton, looking rather pale and serious, wearing a dark fur-trimmed outfit with lace collar and cuffs, and her hair in ringlets

Mary Anne Paton, 1848. Artist: Samuel Thomas Chinn
Mary Anne Paton, 1848. The singer Mary Anne Paton holding a music score, to her right is a bust of Handel on a plinth

Charles Lamb - The Edmonton Home of Charles and Mary Lamb, c1925. The home of Charles Lamb, (1775-1834), English writer. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 2 by Harold Wheeler

Mary Ann, Wife of Leonard Collman, c1854 (1931). Artist: Alfred George Stevens
Mary Ann, Wife of Leonard Collman, c1854 (1931).. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

Mary Ann, Wife of Leonard Collman, c1854. Artist: Alfred George Stevens
Mary Ann, Wife of Leonard Collman, c1854. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 122. [The Studio Ltd, London, 1941]

George Eliots house, Chelsea, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
George Eliots house, Chelsea, London, 1912. The home of English novelist Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880), better known by her pen name of George Eliot

George Eliots house, Wimbledon Park, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
George Eliots house, Wimbledon Park, London, 1912. The home of English novelist Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880), better known by her pen name of George Eliot

Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln, c1860s, (1908). Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882) was First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865

Mary Ann Lamb (1764-1847), English writer, 19th century. Mary Lamb was the sister and collaborator of Charles Lamb

Original manuscript of Adam Bede, 23rd March 1859. Artist: George Eliot
Original manuscript of Adam Bede, 23rd March 1859. First page of the original manuscript of Adam Bede by George Eliot (pseudonym of Mary Anne Evans)

George Eliot, English novelist, 19th century. Artist: G Sidney Hunt
George Eliot, English novelist, 19th century. Eliot (1819-1880), is the pen name of Mary Anne Evans who was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era

George Eliot, 19th century English novelist, (1902). Artist: Francois d Albert Durade
George Eliot, 19th century English novelist, (1902). George Eliot is the pen name of Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880). Supplement to The Bookman, 1902

Mrs Lincoln, c1860s. Artist: Brady
Mrs Lincoln, c1860s. The wife of President Abraham Lincoln shows one of her gowns on a trip to New York. Illustration from Adventures of America, 1857-1900, by John A Kouwenhoven

Scene from Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot, 1883. Artist: Robert Brown
Scene from Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot, 1883. This series of three tales included The Sad Fortunes of the Rev

Scene from The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, c1880. Artist: Walter-James Allen
Scene from The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, c1880. Maggie Tulliver, having cut off her hair and run away from home, is offered a share of the gypsies stew

Title page of The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, c1880. Artist: Walter-James Allen
Title page of The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot (1819-1880), c1880. The vignette shows Dorlcote Mill, the home of the Tulliver family. From The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot. (London, c1880)

Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. Artist: William Small
Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. The vignette on the title page shows The Hall Farm, home of farmer Martin Poyser and of his orphaned niece Hetty Sorrel

Scene from Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. Artist: William Small
Scene from Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. In his tall stalwartness Adam Bede was a Saxon and justified his name. Adam, the village carpenter, in the workshop

George Eliot, pen name of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1880), English novelist, poet and critic, 1877. She chose a male nom de plume in order to improve her chances of publication

Fra Girolamo commanding Romola not to leave Florence, 1862-1863. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Fra Girolamo commanding Romola not to leave Florence, 1862-1863. Illustration from George Eliots Romola, published in monthly parts in The Cornhill Magazine, London, 1862-1863

George Eliot as a young woman, c1840
George Eliot pen name of Mary Ann Evans as a young woman. English novelist of great stature. Author of Adam Bede, Silas Marner, The Mill on the Floss, Romola, Felix Holt, Middlemarch, Daniel Deronda

Charles Lamb, English essayist, early 19th century. Lamb (1775-1834) used the pseudonym Elia. With his sister Mary he wrote Tales from Shakespeare (1807) for children

Charles Lamb, English essayist, c1880. Lamb (1775-1834) used the pseudonym Elia. With his sister Mary he wrote Tales from Shakespeare (1807) for children

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"Mary Ann: A Timeless Journey Through Art and Literature" Step into the world of Mary Ann, a name that has transcended time and inspired countless artists and writers. From George Eliot's novel in the mid-19th century to Francois d Albert Durade's creation in 1942, it has left her mark on history. In Tessa at Home, Frederic Leighton beautifully captures the essence from George Eliot's Romola. Her presence is both captivating and mysterious, drawing us into her story. But who is this enigmatic figure? We catch glimpses of her through various paintings - an oil canvas from 1926 depicts a confident woman named Mollie, while another from 1846 showcases a different side of Mary Ann. Life in London takes us on a journey with Mary Ann as she transforms from a country girl to Marion in town. The vibrant lithograph brings out her vivacity against the backdrop of bustling city life. The House in Gloucester Place holds secrets within its walls. Plates dated May 26, 1809, transport us back to an era where Mary Ann might have walked these very streets. What stories could these houses tell? A General Discharge or the Darling Angels Finishing Stroke portrays a scene filled with humor and mischief. March 13, 1809 - a day when laughter echoed through the air as Mary Ann played her part. The Road to Preferment Through Clarkes Passage hints at ambition and determination. March 5, 1809 - perhaps this was when our protagonist embarked on her path towards success. A Pilgrimage from Surry to Gloucester Place or the Bishop in an Ecstasy evokes curiosity about what brought our heroine on this spiritual journey. February 27, 1809 - marked forever as she sought solace amidst chaos. Yorkshire Hieroglyphics reveals fragments of ancient symbols intertwined with modern life. March 11, 1809.