Companions Collection

Homeward by Muriel Dawson
Back view of two children, arms around each other, making their way home laden with buttercups picked in the fields

Great Orders of Knighthood and other high decorations
Insignia of the chief orders following in importance that of the Garter. The ribbons are represented by the backgrounds, except in the Order of Merit, and that of the Companions of Honour. Date: 1937

Howard Carter / Men Tomb
Howard Carter and companions inspect the sarchophagus of Tutankhamen in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor

The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC)

North Berwick Witches and Dr Fian in a churchyard
The North Berwick Witches and Dr Fian fly round a church, some on broomsticks, as confessed to King James

Strictly Confiential by Muriel Dawson
A little boy and girl sit together on a bench, the boys arm around the girl as they discuss secrets

The Cellar Quartetto: Dr Syntax and companions in the wine cellar

Ugly Duckling (Boyle)
The old cottage woman, with her distaff and her animal companions : often such solitary females were suspected of witchcraft

Saint Brendans Voyage
During his voyage to the promised land of saints, Brendan and his companions celebrate mass on the back of a good-natured whale

Queen Elizabeth I Riding a Horse in Winter
This picture shows Queen Elizabeth I riding a horse in a snowy winter scene with a male companion. She is being waved to by a young boy and there is a dog following her

Eating at Sabbat
Dining with Demons - witches at a sabbat sit down to supper with the Devil and his companions

Isobel Gowdie
At her 1662 trial, Scottish witch ISOBEL GOWDIE tells how since 1647 she and her companions were visited by Black John who chastised disobedient witches

Founding of the Jesuit Order, Montmartre, France
Foundation of the Jesuit Order in an underground chapel in the church of Saint Denis, Montmartre, near Paris. Ignatius de Loyola and six companions dedicate themselves to spread the Word of God

A Young Poacher Caught
A young miscreant is caught by the gamekeeper, while his companions take to their heels. Date: 1915

Advert / Hornimans Tea
Two cycling companions follow the sign to Hornimans Tea Date: early 20th century

Lourdes Vision (Big)
The Virgin Mary appears to Bernadette Soubirous, but not to her two companions, as they are gathering firewood by the river at the grotto of Massabielle

Twos Company by Muriel Dawson
A little boy in blue dungarees and a wide brimmed sun hat, holds hands with a little girl wearing a pink dress and bonnet as they walk together picking flowers

Princesses of Schleswig-Holstein
Princess Marie-Louise and Princess Helena Victoria (Thora) of Schleswig-Holstein, the daughters of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

Saint Michael
The archangel MICHAEL, with one of his companions, slay a pair of dragons who are, of course, demons in disguise. Michael slew quite a number of such dragons in his day

Haydn Performs, Hungary
Hayden and companions perform a string quartet at the Esterhazy home, Hungary Date: 1732 - 1809

Death and Disease
Death and his Companions, Diseases, Knocks on the Workhouse Door

Wizard of Oz / Kalidahs
The tree fell with a crash into the gulf. Dorothy and her companions watch as the two Kalidahs fall into the pit

Geo. Washington De Long
GEORGE WASHINGTON DE LONG American naval officer and Arctic explorer, his ship Jeannette crushed in ice, died with all companions while on foot towards Sibera

Jesus on Cross C15
Mary swoons, soldiers play dice, Jesus and his companions slowly die

Boys with Fireworks
Five boys celebrate Guy Fawkes Day with sparklers - but one, more careless than his companions, has got a spark in his eye

Domestic Dog, Chihuahua, long-haired variety, two adults, sitting and standing

Illustration for Oliver Twist, 1871 (engraving)
537425 Illustration for Oliver Twist, 1871 (engraving); (add.info.: Oliver Twist causing a sensation in the children's ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge)

Historical Geography
5314799 Historical Geography; (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Italy. Sicily. Quay hands are numerous in Palermo where the willing worker is never at a loss for occupation)

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Shipwreck of Alonzo Cuaco and his companions
5313673 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Shipwreck of Alonzo Cuaco and his companions.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Oliver Twist causing a sensation in the children's ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of
537428 Oliver Twist causing a sensation in the children's ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: The escape of Moreno and his companions
5313705 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: The escape of Moreno and his companions.; SeM Studio/UIG.

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Death of Beaufort and his companions
5313687 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Death of Beaufort and his companions.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Henry Hudson
5616259 Henry Hudson; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Hudson (1556-1611) being pushed by mutineers into the small boat in which, with his son and a few companions, he was set adrift. Dated

A French seaman discovering Samphire, 1850
3478497 A French seaman discovering Samphire, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a French seaman discovering Samphire)

Drinking Companions, 1850
3478392 Drinking Companions, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Drinking Companions'. Illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) a British caricaturist and book illustrator

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian troops before Paris waiting for the sortie
530573 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian troops before Paris waiting for the sortie. One rifleman, bayonet fixed, sits on an upright piano keeping watch while his companions enjoy a meal

William Bligh and his companions, received hospitably by the Governor of Timor, 14 June 1789, 1802 (engraving)
535975 William Bligh and his companions, received hospitably by the Governor of Timor, 14 June 1789, 1802 (engraving); (add.info.: William Bligh (1754-1817) British naval officer, and his companions

William Bligh and his 18 companions cast adrift in the longboat by Fletcher Christian
533856 William Bligh and his 18 companions cast adrift in the longboat by Fletcher Christian and the 'Bounty' mutineers on 28 April 1789 (engraving); (add.info)

Mahakala and Companions, c1700. Creator: Anon
Mahakala and Companions, c1700

Dummy Board of a Girl in Costume of the William and Mary Period
Wooden painted screen dating from around 1689-1702. Dummy boards were usually placed in empty spaces, such as a staircase or empty fireplace, in large houses

Dummy Board of a Boy in Costume of the William and Mary Period
Wooden painted screen dating from around 1689-1702. Dummy boards were usually placed in empty spaces, such as a staircase or empty fireplace, in large houses

Witch Airborne by Florence Mary Anderson
A witch flies through the air with her companions by Florence Mary Anderson. 1915

Old men, Bermeo, Spain
Old men - three with traditional Basque berets - sit on a park bench in Bermeo, Biscay, Spain. Date: 1990

Plains Zebra, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Two Plains Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) interact with oneanother

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, Jacob Milling postcard
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. An exceptional handwritten postcard postmarked 11pm on 9 April 1912 sent by Second Class passenger Jacob Christian Milling (1863?1912)

WW2, The Letter Home
This illustration depicts a scene in which a British WW2 soldier, surrounded by companions, is writing a letter to his loved ones at home. Date: circa 1941

Good Travelling Companions
An illustrated page from a catalogue for the Ideal Homes Exhibition held at Olympia in 1936, the scene shows a young woman and a man sat in a train, reading magazines and newspapers

Fay Compton With Dog
Versatile actress Fay Compton (1894-1978) was born Virginia Compton-Mackenzie. Her theatre career embraced Shakespeare, comedy, pantomime, drama and the classics, and she appeared in over 40 films

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"Companions: A Journey through Time and Tales" Step into the enchanting world of companions, where stories unfold and bonds are forged. From Muriel Dawson's captivating artwork in "Homeward, " to the eerie tales of the North Berwick Witches and Dr Fian in a churchyard, we explore the diverse facets of companionship. In "The Death of Socrates, " witness the unwavering loyalty between friends as they face their fate together. The painting captures both sorrow and strength, reminding us that true companions stand by each other till the end. As we delve deeper, we encounter knights adorned with Great Orders of Knighthood and other high decorations. These noble warriors exemplify camaraderie on battlefields, fighting side by side for a common cause. Muriel Dawson's masterpiece "Strictly Confidential" unveils secret confidants sharing whispers under moonlit skies. Their unbreakable bond is shrouded in mystery yet radiates trust and understanding. Harmonious melodies fill our ears as The Cellar Quartetto plays their hearts out, showcasing how music can unite souls across time and space. Just like Isobel Gowdie's spellbinding incantations during Sabbat gatherings, where kindred spirits gather to share nourishment for both body and soul. From Saint Brendan's Voyage through treacherous waters to Boyle's Ugly Duckling finding solace among newfound friends, these tales remind us that companions come in all shapes and sizes – offering support when needed most. Witness history unfolding before your eyes at Montmartre, France during the founding of the Jesuit Order. Here lies an extraordinary brotherhood bound by faith, resilience, and unwavering devotion towards one another. Finally, let us not forget A Young Poacher Caught – a tale highlighting unlikely alliances formed amidst adversity. It teaches us that even unexpected friendships can blossom when compassion triumphs over judgment.