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Sketches Collection

"Capturing History and Imagination: The Artistry of Sketches" they have long been a window into the creative minds of artists, offering glimpses into their thoughts

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Sketches Collection: Sketches of Thurso (engraving)
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Sketches Collection: Da Vincis crossbow
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Sketches Collection: The Last Caravan by A. E. Bestall
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Sketches Collection: Stephen Wards sketches of celebrities, 1960
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Sketches Collection: Gypsy Lee, the fortune teller
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Sketches Collection: The Skye crofters Land League Agitation
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Sketches Collection: Newtons telescope, historical artwork
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Sketches Collection: The Modern Girl by Wilton Williams
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Sketches Collection: Manneken Pis Postcard Album - A Duel
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Sketches Collection: The Mikado at the Savoy
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Sketches Collection: Eve Before The Fall. By A. E. Bestall
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Sketches Collection: Leonardo Sketches
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Sketches Collection: Horace Shorts notebook - sketches of Wright Flyer at Pau
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Sketches Collection: A robot to open an exhibition: the new mechanical man
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Sketches Collection: Portrait of an unknown youth, possibly a self-portrait, WA1846
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Sketches Collection: Sketches of an Irish Wolfhound by Cecil Aldin
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Sketches Collection: Manneken Pis Postcard Album - Nun and Children
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Sketches Collection: Highgate, London, 1888
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Sketches Collection: Aubreys Plan of Avebury
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Sketches Collection: En Pleine Folie at the Folies Bergere
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Sketches Collection: Play / Ibsen / Hedda Gabler
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Sketches Collection: Three Studies of Horses, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
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Sketches Collection: Pinner Village (litho)
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Sketches Collection: The London Tavern, Fenchurch Street (litho)
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Sketches Collection: Rosie - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
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Sketches Collection: Study of a Rearing Horse, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
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Sketches Collection: A Horseman, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
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Sketches Collection: Allegories of Pleasure and Pain and of Envy, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
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Sketches Collection: Royal Wedding 1947 - bride and bridesmaid dresses
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Sketches Collection: In Possession. By A. E. Bestall
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Sketches Collection: Doin the Lambeth Walk - Oi
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Sketches Collection: ISADORA DUNCAN 1909
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Sketches Collection: A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
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Sketches Collection: Studies of Horses and of Horses Heads, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
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Sketches Collection: Seaford Golf Club cartoons
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Sketches Collection: England v Scotland, Sketches at the Rugby Football Match at Blackheath (litho)
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Sketches Collection: Sketches at the Granville Marina, Ramsgate (engraving)
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Sketches Collection: Study of a Womans Head, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
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Sketches Collection: Embouchure De La Seine A Honfleur, c1865. Artist: Claude Monet
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Sketches Collection: Sketches of a bull terrier by Cecil Aldin
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Sketches Collection: Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children
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Sketches Collection: Little Girl playing with her Sailor Doll, 1888
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Sketches Collection: Gypsy life inside a tent
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Sketches Collection: Sketches of Cricket in India, 1890
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Sketches Collection: Patrons of the Cafe Royal
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Sketches Collection: Evolution / Art Apes Life
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Sketches Collection: Venice, San Giorgio (colour litho)
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Sketches Collection: The Ritualistic Prosecutions (engraving)


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"Capturing History and Imagination: The Artistry of Sketches" they have long been a window into the creative minds of artists, offering glimpses into their thoughts, inspirations, and visions. From A. E. Bestall's enchanting illustrations in "The Last Caravan, " to Leonardo da Vinci's intricate designs for his crossbow, sketches transport us to different worlds. In 1960, Stephen Ward unveiled his remarkable sketches of celebrities, showcasing their allure and charisma. Among them was Gypsy Lee, the enigmatic fortune teller who mesmerized audiences with her predictions. These sketches immortalize moments that would otherwise be lost to time. The Savoy Theatre witnessed the magic of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado, " brought to life through vibrant sketches that captured its whimsical characters and elaborate sets. Meanwhile, during World War II in 1944, Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft soared across the skies as depicted in action-packed sketches that epitomized bravery and resilience. Horace Shorts' notebook reveals meticulous drawings of the Wright Flyer at Pau—an invaluable record of aviation history. Similarly, Newton's telescope showcases historical artwork depicting scientific discoveries that forever changed our understanding of the universe. "The Modern Girl" by Wilton Williams encapsulates an era defined by social change and empowerment—a testament to women breaking free from societal constraints through fashion and expression. On a different note, Skye crofters' Land League Agitation is vividly portrayed in powerful sketches capturing their fight for justice amidst challenging times. A. E. Bestall returns with "Eve Before The Fall, " a captivating sketch embodying both innocence and temptation—a reminder of humanity's eternal struggle between good and evil. From these diverse examples emerge common threads—the ability to transcend time while evoking emotions within us all. They serve as visual narratives connecting past generations with present ones—reminding us how art can bridge gaps between cultures, eras, and experiences.