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The Last Caravan by A. E. BestallA colour illustration by Alfred Bestall showing a fantasy scene where a group of travellers are being spied on from woodland by a centaur and female imps
The Flower Market Of The Madeleine by BlampiedAn illustration by Edmund Blampied of a bustling flower market at the Place de la Madeleine in Paris. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines
Eve Before The Fall. By A. E. BestallA scene beside a waterfall of four girls in their bathing costumes. The girls are watching the waterfall, prehaps resting after swimming
In Possession. By A. E. BestallThree girls sat on a bank by a stream watching a crab under the water. Alfred Bestall (1892-1986) is best-known as the artist who drew Rupert Bear for thirty years
Ship of Good FortuneThe Ship of Good Fortune carries the seven Gods of Fortune; it is to be found in countless Japanese homes, for between them they take care of all lifes troubles
She'll be Queen YetImpression of Edward, Duke of Kent showing off his baby daughter, Alexandrine Victoria, later Queen Victoria. After the death of King George IV, his brother, King William IV
Coquette by A. E. BestallA colour illustration by Alfred Bestall of a young girl with auburn hair trying to coax a red squirral down from a tree. Alfred Bestall (1892-1986)
Come Aboard, Sir! by Edmund BlampiedAn illustration by Edmund Blampied or Blam (1886-1966) of a young lady relaxing at the prow of a yacht while the breeze blows her hair
The Pirates Cave. By A. E. BestallAn Illustration of two ladies daring each other to venture into a pirates cave. Alfred Bestall (1892-1986) is best-known as the artist who drew Rupert Bear for thirty years
A Landlady with her a prospective lodgerSeaside Landlady (discussing previous lodger):And to crown it all, she actually wanted to take alf of my lovely pictures down! So I tells er straight, You ain t got no soul for art. I says
The Char-A-Banc. By A. E. BestallA fantasy scene showing two fairies hiding beside a waterfall. They cower from the humans looking from real world above. Alfred Bestall (1892-1986)
Alexis DidierFrench clairvoyant whose phenomenal talents operate in the hypnotic trance; countless demonstrations seem to put the genuineness of his powers beyond question
George Du MaurierGEORGE DU MAURIER Writer and artist, best known as the author of Trilby and for his countless drawings for Punch. Date: 1834 - 1896
John Bagford, CollectorJOHN BAGFORD, shoeamker and book collector, who deserves praise for rescuing ancient ballads, but indignation for destroying countless old books for their title pages. Date: 1650 - 1716
Preraphaelite ModelThe quintessential preraphaelite model - here depicting the Lady of Shallott, but she could pose for countless other Victorian femmes fatales or doomed. Date: 1866
David Attacks AmmonitesDavids army goes into action against the Ammonites, just one of countless battles between the warring peoples of the Near East in biblical times Date: circa 1000 BC
Harrison WeirHARRISON WEIR naturalist and illustrator whose prolific pictures of animals appeared in countless books and magazines. Date: 1824 - 1906
Fouquier-Tinville - 3ANTOINE QUENTIN FOUQUIER- TINVILLE - French lawyer, revolutionary statesman who condemned countless victims to the guillotine but ultimately became one of them himself. Date: 1746 - 1795
Fouquier-Tinville - 2ANTOINE QUENTIN FOUQUIER- TINVILLE - French lawyer, revolutionary statesman who condemned countless victims to the guillotine but ultimately became one of them himself. Date: 1746 - 1795
Buffalo in ChicagoBuffalo herd in Lincoln Park, Chicago : these noble animals, which once in countless numbers roamed our western plains, are now extinct except in captivity. Date: 1916
Luxurious CarThis car, fitted with silver brocade blinds and countless innovations and luxuries, is a wedding gift for the only grand-daughter of wealthy Indian Bai Rahematbai. Date: 13 March 1930
Now that Women are doing Mens JobsFestive illustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing a woman dressed up as Father Christmas. The illustration is a festive metaphor for the increase in women taking over mens roles during
Le Five O Clock At Deauville by Edmund BlampiedAn impression of the polo ground at Deauville during the tea hour. Since the war, afternoon tea - that formerly despised meal - has become the most fashionable of ceremonies among l haut monde
A Summer Morning In France by BlampiedAn illustration by Edmund Blampied or Blam of a morning game of golf taking place with the sun rising in the background. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines
Polo At Biarritz by Edmund BlampiedOur Artists impression of the new polo ground at Beyris, half-way between Biarritz and Bayonne, which was opened last year by the King of Spain
A scene inside a cafeFlo: I say, do you believe that awful story about Doris? Elsie: Of course I do- which one? An illustration of two ladies catching up with the gossip inside a cafe
Spring! By A. E. BestallA scene of a winter sunset showing an elderly gentleman walking with his granddaughter across a snow covered field. A sprightly fairy is trying to tug the gentleman back
La Route Aux Courses by Edmund BlampiedAn impression of a typical scene on the road to the racecourse at Dinard. The all-conquering motor has not yet entirely ousted the more elegante horse equipage
Dress And Fashion Note For Skiiers, by A. E. BestallFashion ideas for the first time skiier. Alfred Bestall (1892-1986) is best-known as the artist who drew Rupert Bear for thirty years
A scene on a bus, by A. E. BestallPrecocious Boy: Mother, aint we ever going to get out of this damded bus? Mother: Hush, child! How many more times am I to tel you not to use that word
Pursuit by Edmund BlampiedAn illustration of cupid, sent by an admirer, trying to catch up with two elegant ladies. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines
A childs bathtime. By A. E. BestallChild (hearing knock at the door): If you come in, Uncle, you must excuse me being all pink! A bathtime scene depicting a mother bathing her young daughter
A bathtime scene, by A. E. BestallSmall Girl (owner of the teddy bear), after careful inspection of herself after her bath: You know, mummy, God must be magic, Hes made me without a single seam
Superstition. By A. E. BestallA humorous cartoon showing a young woman driving her uncle through the countyside. She is reassuring her passenger about how safe and experienced she is, not concentrating on the road sign ahead
Begging for MercyThe Revolution provides artists with countless opportunities for tear-jerking scenes : a well- dressed lady begs for her life from two hard-faced officials
Bamboo CultivationBamboo is cultivated throughout Asia : the young shoots are edible, while the mature stalks have countless uses - building, piping and holding up garden plants
Trilby Music SheetThe immense success of Du Mauriers romance of Bohemian Paris inspires countless spin- offs : this is a waltz by Charles Le Thiere
Great Eastern PolkaThe mighty ship inspires countless spin-offs : Charles Coote juniors The Great Eastern polka is actually performed on board the ship by Macfarlanes Band
Battle of KurskA shell - one of countless thousands - explodes during the decisive Battle of Kursk
Louis XIV (Anon)LOUIS XIV in armour, ready to take part in one of his countless wars
Berlioz Faust Liebig 2Mephistopheles presents the sleeping Faust with a vision in which, restored to youth, he has his pick of countless gorgeous girls. Date: first performed 1846
Chinese PantheonTHE CHINESE PANTHEON just a few of the countless Chinese deities !
American Bank FailureThe financial panic of 1907 forces many American banks to suspend payments, bringing ruin to countless of their customers
Wounded War-HorsesCountless horses are victims of mankinds wars : wounded war horses are cared for in an improvised dressing station as winter engulfs the Western Front
Bewick Shepherds DogBewick labels this canis domesticus and Buffon classifies it as Le berger but it is just one of countless dogs which earn their keep by herding sheep
