Rip Van Winkle Collection

Portrait of Washington Irving
863577 Portrait of Washington Irving; (add.info.: Washington Irving (1783-1859), American author and diplomat, born in Manhattan

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle House, Catskill Mts. N.Y. between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle House, Catskill Mts. N.Y. between 1895 and 1910

Rip Van Winkle, Floral Park, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Rip Van Winkle, Floral Park, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Rip Van Winkle, Buffalo, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Rip Van Winkle, Buffalo, NY, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

"These fairy mountains", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub
3100388 " These fairy mountains", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Rip Van Winkle, 1923. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Rip Van Winkle, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

"Rip Van Winkle, "at Her Majestys Theatre (litho)
1599702 " Rip Van Winkle, " at Her Majestys Theatre (litho) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Rip Van Winkle, " at Her Majestys Theatre)

Rip Van Winkle, 1829. Creator: John Quidor
Rip Van Winkle, 1829. Scene from the book by Washington Irving: Rip wakes from his 20-year sleep in the Catskill Mountains, having missed the American Revolution

The keg is tapped and the liquor flows (chromolitho)
968974 The keg is tapped and the liquor flows (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The keg is tapped and the liquor flows)

Rip at the tavern (chromolitho)
968973 Rip at the tavern (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rip at the tavern. Scene from Rip Van Winkle)

The nine pin game in the mountains (chromolitho)
968971 The nine pin game in the mountains (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nine pin game in the mountains. Scene from Rip Van Winkle)

Illustration for Rip Van Winkle (colour litho)
2812011 Illustration for Rip Van Winkle (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle (engraving)
2808042 Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle.); © Look and Learn

Rip, operetta at the Theatre de la Gaite (colour litho)
2818585 Rip, operetta at the Theatre de la Gaite (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"They stared at him with such fixed, statue-like gaze
3100474 " They stared at him with such fixed, statue-like gaze, that his heart turned within him and his knees smote together.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"Their visages too were peculiar. ". from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving
3100471 " Their visages too were peculiar.". from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

"So that he was fain to draw off his forces and take to the outside of the house-the
3100469 " So that he was fain to draw off his forces and take to the outside of the house-the only side which, in truth, belongs to the hen-pecked husband

"Some of the houses of the original settlers. "
3100462 " Some of the houses of the original settlers.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

"The Kaatskill mountains had always been haunted by strange beings
3100406 " The Kaatskill mountains had always been haunted by strange beings.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"They crowded round him, eyeing im from head to foot with great curiosity
3100404 " They crowded round him, eyeing im from head to foot with great curiosity.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"He was only answered by a flock of idle crows. "
3100401 " He was only answered by a flock of idle crows.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Rip Van Winkle at the Inn, 1879 (oil on canvas)
2652526 Rip Van Winkle at the Inn, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Browere, Albertus D.O (1814-87); 91.4x126.7 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Rip Van Winkle Asleep, 1879-80 (oil on canas)
2652524 Rip Van Winkle Asleep, 1879-80 (oil on canas) by Browere, Albertus D.O (1814-87); 55.9x71.8 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: Rip Van Winkle)

An Illustration to Rip van Winkle: They Were Ruled by an Old Squaw Spirit
652067 An Illustration to Rip van Winkle: They Were Ruled by an Old Squaw Spirit, 1904 (pen and black ink and watercolour on card) by Rackham

Xmas entertainments, 1875-1876 (chromolitho)
731728 Xmas entertainments, 1875-1876 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Xmas entertainments, 1875-1876)

Illustration for Rip Van Winkle (colour litho)
2812010 Illustration for Rip Van Winkle (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover illustration for Rip Van Winkle (colour litho)
2812004 Cover illustration for Rip Van Winkle (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rip finds the dwarfs playing ninepins (litho)
2792518 Rip finds the dwarfs playing ninepins (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rip finds the dwarfs playing ninepins)

"His children were as ragged and wild as if they belonged to nobody
3100468 " His children were as ragged and wild as if they belonged to nobody.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"His cow would go astray or get among the cabbages
3100467 " His cow would go astray or get among the cabbages.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

"They were ruled by an old squaw spirit who hung up the new moons in the skies
3100411 " They were ruled by an old squaw spirit who hung up the new moons in the skies and cut up the old ones into stars.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"Even to this day they never hear a thunderstorm about the Kaatskill but they say
3100409 " Even to this day they never hear a thunderstorm about the Kaatskill but they say Hendrick Hudson and his crew are at their game of ninepins."

"All stood amazed. ", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub
3100405 " All stood amazed.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

"A company of odd-looking persons playing at ninepins
3100396 " A company of odd-looking persons playing at ninepins.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"He found the house gone to decay... My very dog, sighed poor Rip
3100402 " He found the house gone to decayA... My very dog, sighed poor Rip, has forgotten me. ", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"Mutually relieving one another they clambered up a narrow gully
3100395 " Mutually relieving one another they clambered up a narrow gully.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"Equipped in a pair of his fathers cast-off galligaskins which he had as much
3100393 " Equipped in a pair of his fathers cast-off galligaskins which he had as much ad to hold up as a fine lady does her train in bad weather."

Scene from "Rip Van Winkle, "at the Adelphi Theatre, Rip Van Winkle drinking the Magic Draught (engraving)
1610627 Scene from " Rip Van Winkle, " at the Adelphi Theatre, Rip Van Winkle drinking the Magic Draught (engraving) by English School

Washington Irving, American writer (engraving)
3626310 Washington Irving, American writer (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washington Irving (1783-1859), American writer, author of Rip Van Winkle

Old man with two sticks, from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub
3100480 Old man with two sticks, from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

"A troop of strange children ran at his heels, hooting after him
3100476 " A troop of strange children ran at his heels, hooting after him and pointing at his grey beard.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"He would sit on a wet rock and fish all day. "
3100466 " He would sit on a wet rock and fish all day.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Rip wakes up. "Surely, "though he, "I have not slept here all night
3100463 Rip wakes up. " Surely, " though he, " I have not slept here all nightA...Oh! That flagon! That wicked flagon! What excuse shall I make to Dame Van Winkle

"Certain biscuit-makers have gone so far as to imprint his likeness on their
3100460 " Certain biscuit-makers have gone so far as to imprint his likeness on their new-year cakes:, from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

"The Indians considered them the abode of spirits. "
3100410 " The Indians considered them the abode of spirits.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

"The dogs too, not one of whom he recognised for an old acquiantance
3100403 " The dogs too, not one of whom he recognised for an old acquiantance, barked at him as he passed.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

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"Rip Van Winkle: A Journey through Time and Imagination" These fairy mountains, as described in Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle, transport us to a world where reality intertwines with the mystical. The lithograph of "Rip Van Winkle at Her Majesty's Theatre" captures the essence of this timeless tale, inviting us to delve into its enchanting narrative. In John Quidor's artwork titled "Rip Van Winkle, " we witness the protagonist lost amidst a landscape that seems untouched by time itself. The chromolitho depiction of Rip at the tavern reveals his carefree spirit as he indulges in life's pleasures, while another chromolitho showcases the exhilarating nine-pin game played amidst these magical mountains. The vivid colors of the lithograph illustrating Rip Van Winkle further immerse us in his extraordinary journey. We see him portrayed by Jefferson himself, embodying both weariness and wonderment after awakening from his long slumber. And in yet another vibrant litho titled "Rip, " an operetta unfolds at Theatre de la Gaite, captivating audiences with its whimsical portrayal of this beloved character. As Rip encounters those who stare at him with statue-like gazes and peculiar visages, we are reminded that time has not stood still for everyone during his absence. Yet despite their differences, there is an undeniable connection between them all - a shared fascination with this man who defied time itself. And so it is that Rip finds solace outside the house when confronted with forces beyond comprehension. His journey becomes more than just a tale; it becomes a reflection on our own lives and how we navigate through change and uncertainty. Through these captivating images and excerpts from Washington Irving's masterpiece, we are transported to an era where imagination reigns supreme, and is within these pages that we discover not only Rip Van Winkle but also ourselves - our desires for adventure, our yearning for connection, and our ability to find solace in the most unexpected of places.