William Makepeace Collection

Poets and Novelists of the Victorian Era, late 19th century. Charlotte Bronte; William Makepeace Thackeray; George Eliot; Robert Browning; Elizabeth Barrett Browning; Tom Hood; Charles Dickens;

William Makepeace Thackeray
3777199 William Makepeace Thackeray - by Gilbert, John (1817-97); (add.info.: William Makepeace Thackeray-Posthumous portrait. Painting by John Gilbert)

Minnie Thackeray, 1865. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Minnie Thackeray, 1865. Harriet Marian (Minnie) Thackeray (1840-1875) was the daughter of the author William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863)

William Makepeace Thackeray 1811-1863, c1850, (1942). Creator: Sir John Gilbert
William Makepeace Thackeray 1811-1863, c1850, (1942). From " English Novelists", by Elizabeth Bowen. [Collins, London, 1942]

Supposititious Silhouette of William Makepeace Thackeray Reading, c19th century. (1911). William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century

A Scene from Thackerays Vanity Fair, 1923. Artist: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
A Scene from Thackerays Vanity Fair, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

William Makepeace Thackeray, (1923). Artist: Joseph Simpson
William Makepeace Thackeray, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

William Makepeace Thackeray, Anglo-Indian novelist, (1912). Portrait of Thackeray (1811-1863) from Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London, by John Adcock, (J M Dent and Sons, London, New York)

William Makepeace Thackerays house, Kensington, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
William Makepeace Thackerays house, Kensington, London, 1912. The home of English artist and writer William Makepeace Thackeray (1822-1863)

April - Fooling, c1839. Artist: George Cruikshank
April - Fooling, c1839. Illustration from Stubbss Calendar; or, The Fatal Boots by William Makepeace Thackeray, (1839)

Letter from William Makepeace Thackery to TW Gibbs, 12th September 1851. Artist: William Makepeace Thackeray
Letter from William Makepeace Thackery to TW Gibbs, Kensington, 12th September 1851. Letter from the writer William Makepeace Thackery to TW Gibbs on some passages in Laurence Sternes letters

William Makepeace Thackeray, English novelist, c1864. Artist: Samuel Laurence
William Makepeace Thackeray, English novelist, c1864. Portrait of Thackeray (1811-1863) author of Vanity Fair

Illustration from the book The Rose and The Ring, by William Thackeray, 1855. Artist: William Makepeace Thackeray
Illustration from the book The Rose and The Ring, by William Thackeray, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of AS Pushkin, Moscow

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William Makepeace Thackeray was one of the most prominent poets and novelists of the Victorian Era in the late 19th century. Born in 1811, Thackeray's literary genius captivated readers with his insightful and satirical works. His talent for storytelling is beautifully captured in a photograph taken by Julia Margaret Cameron, showcasing Thackeray alongside his daughter Minnie in 1865. Thackeray's contribution to literature is further immortalized through various artistic depictions. Sir John Gilbert's painting from around 1850 portrays him as a distinguished figure, while a supposititious silhouette shows him engrossed in reading during the 19th century. These images give us glimpses into the life of this remarkable author. One cannot discuss Thackeray without mentioning his masterpiece "Vanity Fair. " Hodder & Stoughton Ltd's illustration from 1923 brings to life scenes from this iconic novel, capturing its essence and complexity. Joseph Simpson also pays tribute to Thackeray with an artwork that showcases his profound impact on English literature. Thackeray's influence extended beyond borders, as seen in an image depicting him as an Anglo-Indian novelist created in 1912. This highlights his ability to connect with readers across different cultures and backgrounds. The house where Thackeray lived in Kensington, London serves as a testament to his legacy. Frederick Adcock's painting transports us back to 1912 when it stood proudly as both a home and sanctuary for creativity. Thackery had a playful side too; George Cruikshank’s artwork titled "April-Fooling" reveals another facet of this multifaceted writer who could effortlessly blend humor into his narratives. Finally, we catch a glimpse into William Makepeace Thackery himself through a letter he wrote on September 12th, 1851. The document provides insight into his thoughts and emotions at that particular moment—a rare and intimate connection to the man behind the words.