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Comic postcard, Donald McGill self-portrait Date: 20th century
Edward Seago and Alicia MarkovaEdward Seago(1910 - 1974) painting the ballerina Alicia Markova as a Sylphide. An exhibition of Seagos ballet paintings was displayed at Carroll Carstairs Gallery in New York
A signwriter painting a pub signA signwriter paints the pub sign for the Hare and Hounds pub. Behind him can be seen other examples of his art and traditional tavern signs hanging in situ. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
John Singer Sargent painting outdoorsAmerican portrait artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) painting outdoors, perhaps at Fladbury or Calcot - circa1888-89. Date: circa 1888
The Tout - Peter Ronald BuchananMr P. R. G. Buchanan, whose caricatures, mainly of horse racing society, under the pseudonym The Tout were published in The Tatler and The Bystander magazines during the 1920s and 30s
The Two Young Girls - The Beautiful Rosine by Antoine WiertzReproduction of the painting The Two Young Girls or The Beautiful Rosine by Antoine Wiertz (1806-1865). A pretty girl confronts her stark (and dead)
Sketch for Le Peintre, by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1815-1891). The artist leans back to view his work, resting his head on a womans shoulder
Nude model on a break plays a pianoThe Model rests A nude model takes a break from posing for an artist and plays a little ditty on the Baby Grand Piano just off his studio. Date: circa 1914
Edward Seago in his studioMr. Edward Seago, the famous young artist, in his studio. Seago(1910-1974) is shown working on a painting of horses whilst smoking his pipe
Da Vinci / P Journal 1913LEONARDO DA VINCI Italian artist shows his famous Mona Lisa painting to Francois I, who buys it: years later it is stolen, but then returned
Racehorse Solario posing for the brush of Alfred J MunningsThe great racehorse Solario, owned by Sir John Rutherford, posing for the brush of the great animal artist Alfred J Munnings (1878-1959) Date: 1926
The artist, Alfred Munnings, at his easelAlfred Munnings at work on an equestrian portrait. Date: 1921
Art philistines by H. M. Bateman" Excuse me, sir, but if you like you can come and paint our cottage - the roses are looking lovely now." A modern artist looks infuriated at the suggestion he might paint something pretty
Oliver Messel (1904 - 1978), English designer of film sets, costume and interiors. Pictured with his portrait of the Countess of Seafield. Date: 1928
The Headmaster by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward KnoblauchPromotional postcard for The Headmaster by Wilfrid T. Coleby and Edward Knoblauch. First produced at the Playhouse theatre, 22nd January 1913
Signwriters at workA wonderful photograph by Heinz Zinram showing a master signwriter at work, with his younger collegue (or apprentice) behind. A study in concentration, accuracy and exactitude in the craftsmans art
Cyril Roberts working on portrait of Prince GeorgeArtist Cyril Roberts (1871 - 1949) pictured in his studio in Belgrave Road, London, at work on a portrait of Prince George, later Duke of Kent
Cover Design by Baby by Muriel DawsonA little girl stands at an easel and draws a very sweet self-portrait with some coloured pencils
Lewis Baumer at WorkPhotograph of Lewis Baumer, artist and illustrator who worked for Punch and The Sketch among other magazines
Female art students at the Royal Academy schoolWomen art students in a life drawing class at the Royal Academy school
Harry Rountree, artist in his studio, St Ives, Cornwall Date: 1948
Leon Bonnat, French artistLeon Bonnat (1833-1922), French artist at the age of 28. Date: circa 1861
All tickets sold for FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium Date: 1946
Inspiration of the painter, 1897, by Jacek MalczewskiJacek Malczewski (1854-1929). Polish painter. Inspiration of the painter, 1897. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland. Date: 2018
Troubled ArtistAn etching showing an artist, appearing frustrated from his slumped seated posture infront of an easel, with his brush and palette discarded on the floor. Date: circa 1926
Wasting TimeIllustration by Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) entitled Wasting Time - a beautiful young woman sitting on a low stone wall gazes with rather bored distain at her male companion
Workshop of CorotCommemorating the death of the artist, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot who is shown at his easel, painting a landscape whilst smoking on his pipe. Date: 1796-1875
Comic postcard, Little boys and teachers in classroom Date: 20th century
Lena Nicholson, actress Date: 1890s
Frank Brangwyn RA, artist in his studio Date: circa 1930
Conrad H. Lomax, composition artist Date: circa 1930
Comic postcard, Little boys and teacher - the first man Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Little boy and woman artist Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Little boy and teacher - grammar lesson Date: 20th century
Art student at the Royal Academy, London, 1930 s
John Hassall sketching for the Red Cross, WW1The artist John Hassall pictured sketching at a Red Cross fundraising event in Kidbrooke Park, London in 1918. To the left is Major Devitt who organised the sports for men of the Royal Field
An unusual foot race during a horse-racing meetEnglish gentlemen gambling on an unusual foot race during a horse-racing meet on the Champs de Mars, Paris, 19th century. Stubbs the Yorkshireman is piggybacked on vulgar Cockney grocer John Jorrocks
Heath Robinson at home with his familyPhotographic interview in The Sketch with humorous cartoonist, William Heath Robinson, who is pictured at his home in Pinner with three of his children including his eldest daughter, Joan
Gwen Farrar drawing a caricature of herselfGwen Farrar, the famous variety artist, making a caricature of herself. The Sketch explains she had been working on a series of sketches of celebrities which were to be sold for charity. 1927
Trick photographA man sits beside his own portrait which is placed on a wooded easel. Date: circa 1890
Miss Pastel and her motherMiss Pastel followed by her mother. A young beauty art student carries brushes, palette and canvas, while her mother in bonnet, shawl and gloves carries a heavy easel and stool
Fire escape, painters easel and indigo millsDaniel Maseres original suspension pulley and fire escape machine simplified by Mr. Forster, painters easel and indigo mills. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
Gentleman painter with paintbrush in front of an easel in his atelier. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818
The College, Harrogate, West Yorkshire, outdoor scene with young women sketching and painting. Date: circa 1908
Cartoon, Photographic Faces by Cuthbert Bede. 1855
Ladies sketching club 1885Group of women sketching the scenery on their easels. Date: 1885
Women artists making recruitment poster, WW1Two women artists making a recruitment poster at the start of the First World War. 1914
Flowers in a vase on an easel on a birthday postcardBlue flowers in a glass vase on an artists easel on a birthday postcard. Date: circa 1890s
Cat artist and clients on a postcard. Date: circa 1900s
Cover design, Two Knapsacks in the Channel Islands, illustrated by Victor Prout. 1897
Interior Scene, Memories of James Pryde, WW1Interior Scene, Memories of James Pryde, painting by Sir Herbert James Gunn, First World War. circa 1915-1916
The Art Student by A. JohnsonA female art student contemplates her canvas while in an art class in which the female students are drawing from classical statuary
Street artists at work in the Place du Tertre, ParisAerial view of street artists at work in the Place du Tertre, Paris, France. Date: 1960s
Street artist and paintings in the Place du Tertre, ParisStreet artist and two paintings of rather different styles in the Place du Tertre, Paris. Date: 1960s
Anna Zinkeisen preparing designs for the Queen MaryAnna Zinkeisen pictured at work in her studio on designs for a decorative scheme in the ballroom of the Queen Mary ocean liner. Date: 1935
Doris Zinkeisen preparing designs for the Queen MaryDoris Zinkeisen at work in her studio where she was in the midst of preparing designs for the cabaret bar of the liner, the Queen Mary. Date: 1935
Borabadur, Indonesia - a 9th century Mahayana Buddhist Monument/Temple. Note the European artist producing a very good painting in the left foreground
A group of art students, outdoors, with palettes and easels - two men and two women. 1890s Date: 1890s
The Light That Failed - Actress Miss Gertrude ElliottThe Light That Failed a play version of the novel by Rudyard Kipling (written by George Fleming) - Actress Miss Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950)
Sailors relax on the deck of a British destroyer 1916Stokers, Sailors and Gunners, have a cigarette break - and shelter from the sun - lying on the wooden decks of a British destroyer
Finishing TouchesA crowd of children and adults look somewhat surprised by what this artist is painting at his easel! Date: 1902
Cartoon, Hats That Have Helped Me (Churchill)Cartoon, Hats That Have Helped Me - Winston Churchill. Colonial headgear is very becoming - but on the small side as usual! Date: 1921
Lady at Her EaselA lady sits at her easel, mixing paint on her palette, while her friend watches, hlding an album Date: 1848
Parisian Artists Studio Model awaiting her turn to pose... Date: circa 1895
Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet - English painterSir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet GCVO, PRA (1836-1919) - English painter, designer, and draughtsman who served as President of the Royal Academy (1896-1918). Date: circa 1906
Briton Riviere R. A. at workBriton Riviere R.A. at work (1840-1920) - British artist of Huguenot descent Date: circa 1910s
The Art Studio - Tudor Hall School - Burnt Norton, Campden, Gloucestershire. In 1910, the school moved to Somerset from London
Sylvester Stannard, artist, Southwold, SuffolkHenry John Sylvester Stannard RBA (1870-1951), artist, at work in the open air in Southwold, Suffolk. He gave painting lessons to the young Harold Auerbach when the latter was in Southwold on holiday
Reg Carter, artist, in his studio, Southwold, SuffolkReg Carter (1886-1949), freelance commercial artist, at work in his studio at Granville House, High Street, Southwold, Suffolk
The Daring of Diane, comic operetta by Heinrich ReinhardtThe Daring of Diane, comic operetta in one scene adapted by Arthur Anderson, from Die Suessen Grisetten by Julius Wilhelm, with music by Heinrich Reinhardt, (Holle Cabaret Theatre in Vienna)
Ethel Warwick paintingEthel Warwick (1882-1951), Stage and film actress; wife of Edmund Waller, pictured at an easel painting, wearing a very artistic looking oriental cloak
Little girl teaching elephants in a fieldA little girl standing in front of a blackboard on an easel, apparently teaching elephants maths. They are in a field with a circus van and tent. Date: circa 1960s
Lucy Kemp WelchLucy Kemp-Welch (1869 - 1958), artist and painter, mainly of equestrian subjects, pictured in her studio. Illustrated Black Beauty. as well as a number of World War I posters. Date: c.1905
Blackboard with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Girl painting a picture on a Valentine card -- From the shrine of St Valentine. Date: circa 1890s
Painting on an easel on a cutout greetings card. circa 1890s
Painting on an easel on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s
Artist at work in Alfriston, East SussexArtist at work in the high street, in the village of Alfriston, East Sussex. Date: circa 1962
Fortunino Matania in his studioThe Italian artist, Fortunino Matania (1882-1963) pictured in his studio at 104 Priory Road, Hampstead, London surrounded by the props and backdrops he made himself and used in his paintings
Cartoon, Mr Punch painting a portrait of ShakespeareCartoon -- Don t you think it is just a little out of drawing, Mr Burnand? Showing Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917) as Mr Punch, painting a portrait of Shakespeare
Caricature, Winston Churchill the artist. circa 1930s
Matania as consultant on the film, Susie in the BathThe Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania, leading illustrator for The Sphere magazine, pictured giving professional hints to actor Gene Gerrard on the set of the new John Stafford film
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, artist, at work in her studioWilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912-2004), one of the St Ives School of artists and founder member of the Penwith Arts Society, seen here at work in her studio in St Ives, Cornwall
Domestic interior with beaded curtainA domestic interior with a beaded curtain with another, flowery curtain on either side. Pictures stand on easels on either side, and there are various potted plants
