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Oakley Collection

Oakley, a name that echoes through time, holds within it the stories of courage and resilience

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Oakley Collection: WW1 silhouettes, wounded soldiers and medical care
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of stylish couple dancing
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Oakley Collection: ANNIE OAKLEY (1860-1926). Oil over a photograph, 1899
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of a local squire and his dog
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of fox hunting scene
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Oakley Collection: Silhouettes of the Chase by H. L. Oakley
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of a landlord and his dog
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of men in a pub
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of a head waiter
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of barmaid and customer in a pub
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of a man entering a country pub
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Oakley Collection: Annie Oakley in London
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Oakley Collection: Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L. Oakley
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Oakley Collection: Silhouettes of hunting field scenes
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of a doctor
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of Hurlingham Club House and polo players
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Oakley Collection: Silhouettes of hunting field scenes
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of fox hunting scene
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of a waitress
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of huntsman enjoying a stirrup cup
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Oakley Collection: WW1 - Recruitment Poster - York Railway Station
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette, Sending Coals to Newcastle
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Oakley Collection: Man and woman drinking beer in a pub
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of two men drinking beer
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Oakley Collection: Christmas Day 100 years ago by H. L. Oakley
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Oakley Collection: Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette design for The Orbit magazine
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of huntsman and hounds
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of exotic couple dancing
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Oakley Collection: On These Things... by H. L. Oakley
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of Edgar Dowells Dance Orchestra
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette, As Mad As A Hatter (or March Hare)
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette, Hope Springs Eternal in the Human Breast
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Oakley Collection: WW1 recruitment poster with silhouettes
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Oakley Collection: Silhouettes of horses in sporting activities
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Oakley Collection: WW1 recruitment poster with silhouette
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette, Enough to Make a Saint Swear
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Oakley Collection: When Great Grandfather Went to Sea by H. L. Oakley
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Oakley Collection: Our Soldiers: how they are Made and Mended
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Oakley Collection: Annie Oakley
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Oakley Collection: Oakley Square, Camden, NW London
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Oakley Collection: Victorian Christmas time by H. L. Oakley
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of hunting scene
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of polo stables, horses and players
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Oakley Collection: Profile portrait - Silhouette
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Oakley Collection: Advertisement for Selfridges childrens clothes
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette of an elderly man with a glass of beer
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Oakley Collection: Silhouette, To Have a Finger in the Pie


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Oakley, a name that echoes through time, holds within it the stories of courage and resilience. In the midst of World War I, Oakley's silhouette paintings captured the haunting images of soldiers fighting for their countries. The brushstrokes revealed wounded soldiers seeking solace in medical care, their pain etched on their faces. But Oakley's talent extended beyond war scenes. Annie Oakley herself became a subject of his artistry, her portrait delicately painted over a photograph from 1899. Her piercing gaze and determined spirit immortalized in oil. Silhouettes danced across Oakley's canvas like whispers from another era. A local squire and his loyal dog stood tall against an evening sky while a fox hunting scene unfolded with precision and grace. The chase came alive under his skilled hand. From grand landscapes to intimate moments, Oakley breathed life into every stroke he made. A landlord shared secrets with his faithful companion as they watched over their domain while a stylish couple twirled in perfect harmony on the dance floor. The pub was not just a place for libations but also where friendships were forged amidst laughter and camaraderie. Men gathered together, silhouetted against dimly lit walls, sharing tales both tall and true. In times of darkness and despair during wartime, Oakley found inspiration even amidst tragedy. Silhouettes emerged from the Somme battlefield; each figure telling its own story of sacrifice and loss. Hunting field scenes transported viewers to open expanses where horses galloped freely alongside dedicated riders chasing after elusive prey – capturing both nature's beauty and man's unyielding determination. Oakley had an eye for capturing society’s nuances too - whether it be the head waiter orchestrating an elegant dining experience or the barmaid engaging in friendly banter with her customers at the local pub - he celebrated everyday moments that often went unnoticed by others.