Wilkie Collection

The First Ear Ring, 1849. Artist: William Greatbach
The First Ear Ring, 1849

The Highland Family, 1824. Creator: David Wilkie
The Highland Family, 1824

Marriage proposal
Engraving showing a young man on his knees kissing a young womans hand, possibly during a marriage proposal. The image originally accompanied a story called Blind Love in the ILN, by Wilkie Collins

WILKIE COLLINS (1824 - 1889), English novelist

Pensinular War: Siege of Saragossa (Zaragoza) 16 June - 13 August 1808. Engraving after David Wilkie
536040 Pensinular War: Siege of Saragossa (Zaragoza) 16 June - 13 August 1808. Engraving after David Wilkie; (add.info.: Maria Augustin, Maid of Sarogossa)

Pensinular War: Spanish guerilla brought to safety (c1809). Engraving after David Wilkie
536037 Pensinular War: Spanish guerilla brought to safety (c1809). Engraving after David Wilkie.; (add.info.: Pensinular War: Spanish guerilla brought to safety (c1809)

Sir David Wilkie, 1785 - 1841
3083258 Sir David Wilkie, 1785 - 1841.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish painter Hand writing sample.).

Lady Hester Stanhope in Oriental Dress, early 19th century?, (1942). Creator: David Wilkie
Lady Hester Stanhope in Oriental Dress, early 19th century?, (1942). Portrait of Hester Lucy Stanhope (1776-1839), British socialite, adventurer and traveller. A sketch made in 1841

King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). Artist: David Wilkie
King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Blanche Sweet in The Woman in White
Blanche Sweet and Haddon Mason in British Dominions mystery film The Woman in White, directed by Herbert Wilcox, based on the novel by Wilkie Collins Date: 1929

Shadow Puppet Show, The Rabbit on the Wall, by Sir David Wilkie Date: circa 1816

A Study for Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tipu Sahib, 1838 (pencil, black chalk and watercolour)
651940 A Study for Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tipu Sahib, 1838 (pencil, black chalk and watercolour) by Wilkie

Wilkie in Search of Murillo (engraving)
671733 Wilkie in Search of Murillo (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilkie in Search of Murillo. From The Wilkie Gallery (Virtue, c 1870)

Grace Before Meat, 1839. Creator: David Wilkie
Grace Before Meat, 1839

Portrait Of King William The Fourth (1765-1837), 1838. Creator: David Wilkie
Portrait Of King William The Fourth (1765-1837), 1838

The Woman in White, 1871. Creator: William Harcourt Hooper
The Woman in White, 1871

Portrait of Abram Jacob Messir, 1841. Creator: David Wilkie
Portrait of Abram Jacob Messir, 1841

Highlander, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie
Highlander, early 19th century, (1946). A Scot in traditional tartan kilt and full plaid - a length of fabric matching the kilt, worn draped over the shoulder and tucked into the belt

Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie
Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). The penny wedding, common in Scotland, was a marriage ceremony where each guest paid a penny towards the expenses (for the food and the musicians)

David Wilkie, R. A. 1881. Creator: Unknown
David Wilkie, R.A. 1881. Sir David Wilkie RA (1785-1841) From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Blind Mans Buff, 1812, (mid 19th century). Creator: William Greatbach
Blind Mans Buff, 1812, (mid 19th century). A group of people playing a game - some young men take advantage of the situation to grab and kiss one of the women

The Bag Piper, from a picture by David Wlkie, R. A. Creator: Augustus Fox
The Bag Piper, 1829. Engraving after a painting of 1813, in the Tate Gallery, London

David Wilkie, Esq. R. A. 1834. Creator: Henry Robinson
David Wilkie, Esq. R.A. 1834. Portrait of Scottish painter Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841). [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1834]

Reading the Will, c1820. Creator: William Greatbach
Reading the Will, c1820. The numerous heirs gather round the lawyer seated at the table, on which are coins, bottles and glasses. One stands close with an ear trumpet

The Jews Harp, c1808. Artist: Edward Smith
The Jews Harp, c1808. Engraving after a painting in Sudley House, Liverpool. The Jews Harp, also known as the jaw harp, mouth harp, Ozark harp or juice harp

Greenwich Pensioner in the character of Commodore Trunion, Greenwich Hospital, London, 1826
Greenwich Pensioner in the character of Commodore Trunion, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, London, 1826. He is dressed in uniform and exudes an imposing air through expression

Matthias Prime Lucas, Lord Mayor 1827 and President of St. Batholomews Hospital
Portrait of Matthias Prime Lucas, Lord Mayor 1827 and President of St Batholomews Hospital

Republican supporters outside Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, New York, USA, 15 October 1940. A crowd of more than 10, 000 people

Wendell Willkie, American politician, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA, 1940. Wilkie (1892-1940) at a frontier celebration at Cheyenne during the 1940 presidential election campaign

John Knox Preaching before the Lords of the Congregation, 10 June 1559, c1827, (1912). Artist: David Wilkie
John Knox Preaching before the Lords of the Congregation, 10 June 1559, c1827, (1912). John Knox (1513-1572) a Scottish clergyman, theologian

Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tippoo Sultaun, 1799 (1878). Artist: M Nargert
Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tippoo Sultaun, 1799 (1878). General Sir David Baird (1757?1829) discovering the body of Sultan Tippoo Sahib (1750)

The Defence of Saragoosa, 1808-9, (1878). Artist: William Home Lizars
The Defence of Saragoosa, 1808-9, (1878). The Second Siege of Zaragoza was the French capture of the Spanish city of Zaragoza (also known as Saragossa) during the Peninsular War

The Bagpiper, c1845. Artist: Robert Charles Bell
The Bagpiper, c1845. After Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841)

The Clubbists, 1860. Artist: William Greatbach
The Clubbists, 1860. After Sir David Wilkie (1785?1841)

Columbus at the Convent of La Rabida, 1490 (19th century). Artist: H Lemon
Columbus at the Convent of La Rabida, 1490 (19th century). Christopher Columbus visited the Franciscan monastery of La Rabida in Andalusia in 1490 to consult with the friars on his plans for a voyage

The Hooka-Badar, c1820-1850. Artist: C Cousen
The Hooka-Badar, c1820-1850

Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841), Scottish painter, 19th century. Artist: Henry Robinson
Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841), Scottish painter, 19th century

William IV of the United Kingdom, 19th century. Artist: A Krausse
William IV of the United Kingdom, 19th century. Portrait of King William IV (1765-1837) who came to the throne in 1830

Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, 19th century. Portrait of Wilkie (1785-1841)

Turkish Courier Relating the News of the Capture of Acre, 19th century. Artist: W Greatbatch
Turkish Courier Relating the News of the Capture of Acre, 19th century

An Arab Sheik, 19th century. Artist: WJ Edwards
An Arab Sheik, 19th century. Hand-coloured later

Queen Victorias first council, c1837. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, (1870). Artist: William Holl
Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, (1870). An engraving of Wilkie (1785-1841) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)

Sir Walter Scott and his friends, c1849. Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) and his literary friends at Abbotsford: seated; Thomas Thomson, James Ballantyne, Archibald Constable

Convent of the Holy Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century. Artist: E Goodall
Convent of the Holy Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century

Siege of Zaragosa, Spain, Peninsular War, 1808 (c1822-c1870). Artist: William Greatbach
Siege of Zaragosa, Spain, Peninsular War, 1808 (c1822-c1870). Maria Augustin, the Maid of Sarogossa, encouraging fellow her fellow citizens to re-man a battery

Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). Artist: JC Armytage
Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). After David Wilkies painting, The Wounded Guerilla

The Village Politicians After Sir David Wilkie. From Histoire Des Peintres, eCole Anglaise, Published 1867
The Village Politicians After Sir David Wilkie. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Anglaise, Published 1867

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"Wilkie: A Journey Through Art, Love, and History" In the world of art and literature, one name stands out - Wilkie. But who is this enigmatic figure? Let's unravel the captivating story behind this name. Firstly, we delve into the realm of romance as a marriage proposal unfolds. Like a scene from a novel by Wilkie Collins himself, love fills the air with anticipation and excitement. Speaking Collins, it's impossible not to mention his famous work "The Woman in White. " Blanche Sweet brings this iconic character to life on stage, captivating audiences with her mesmerizing performance. But our journey doesn't end there; we step into another realm of creativity - shadow puppetry. The Rabbit on the Wall dances playfully under dim lights, enchanting both young and old alike. As we explore further into the artistic world surrounding "Wilkie, " a portrait catches our eye. A girl gazes back at us through time itself; her innocence preserved forever in paint strokes carefully crafted by an unknown artist. Lady Hester Stanhope emerges next in Oriental Dress from early 19th century England. David Wilkie captures her allure effortlessly with his brushstrokes that seem to breathe life into every detail. Moving forward in time but still within David Wilkie's creative genius lies King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage. This masterpiece transports us back to 1806 when simplicity reigned supreme amidst picturesque landscapes. Sheet music floats gently towards us like whispers carried by wind. Put me upon an Island Where the Girls are Few entices listeners with its playful melody that promises adventure beyond imagination. Now let's fast forward to 1912 when history was made at the First Royal Variety Show cast. Stars aligned as performers took center stage under dazzling lights while "Wilkie" watched proudly from afar. A study for Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tipu Sahib takes us deep into the annals of history.