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Tank in action. Reproduced from the original painting by John Hassall for William Foster & Co. Ltd. Engineers, Lincoln, England. John Hassall, Ri, Rwa (1868-1948)
Skegness is SO Bracing by John HassallSkegness is SO Bracing - the famous poster featuring the jolly fisherman designed for the East Coast seaside town by artist John Hassall. Date: 1908
Andrews Liver Salt poster by John HassallI must have left it behind. A bemused gent scratches his head as he searches his suitcase for his precious tin of Andrews Liver Salt. It is, of course, in his back trouser pocket. Date: c.1920
Frys Cocoa advertisement by John HassallAdvert for Frys Cocoa Powder showing two burglars, delighted to discover several jars of Frys cocoa and Frys milk chocolate in a safe. 2nd December 1908
Imperial Airways poster by John HassallHumorous poster for Imperial Airways showing proof of their slogan, " Safety then Comfort". An air steward looks rather at a loss as to how to wake a sleeping man
Double page spread in The Sphere showing British warriors lined up waiting before the Battle of Agincourt. The original watercolour by John Hassall
Hadendoa Warrior, Sudan - Fuzzy-Wuzzy by John Hassall - Union Jack Club Date: 1907
Travelling Dog Fancier: "Do either of you two want a cheerful companion for the winterTravelling Dog Fancier: " Do either of you two want a cheerful companion for the winter?" A small dog meanwhile, peeks out through the mans coat. Date: 1901
Skegness is SO bracing - McGill parody of Hassall posterSkegness is SO bracing - A Donald McGill parody of the famous Jolly Fisherman poster created by artist John Hassall in 1908 for the Great Northern Railway (GNR)
Ian Hassall, second of artist John Hassalls five children, pictured posing in his costume at the Mansion House Childrens Fancy Dress Ball in January 1911
Days of the Week by John HassallIllustration by John Hassall to the traditional rhyme attributing different characteristics depending on what days of the week a person is born
The Bing Boys are here, WW1 revue, Alhambra TheatreThe Bing Boys are here, WW1 revue at the Alhambra Theatre, London - Emma (Violet Loraine) goes up the social ladder Date: 1916
Mameena at the Globe Theatre, London, with Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton Date: 1914
George Robey and Alfred Lester in The Bing Boys are here, WWI revue at Alhambra Theatre, London Date: 1916
WW2, Royal Navy HassallA front cover illustration to a WW2 children's painting book by John Hassall. The image portrays a boy standing alert, dressed in a Royal Navy uniform on deck of his ship. Date: circa 1940
WW2 Yeoman Signaller And Celebrating SailorA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy petty officer yeoman signaller, looking through his telescope
WW2 Sailor In Pyjamas And Submarine TorpedoA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy sailor having just slept, wearing blue and white striped pyjamas
WW2 Warrior Sailor And Red Cross FlagA pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image portrays a warrior sailor while the right picture shows a maritime red cross flag, possibly of the U.S. Navy
Union Jack And H. M. S. VictoryA pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image a naval Union Jack flag, while the right picture shows H.M.S
WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy RadioA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a lady wearing a pink dress, standing on the deck of a Q-ship
WW2 Royal Navy Petty Officer And LookoutA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a look-out watching all directions from his crow's nest
WW2 Midshipman And Royal Navy BoyA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The images portray boys dressed in Royal Navy uniforms, the left shows a Midshipman standing smartly on deck. Date: circa 1940
WW2, Ensign Flag And Wartime FishermanA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a naval ensign banner flown in the Navy manner, while the right picture portrays a war time fisherman
WW2, Sailor's Knot And Captain's BoatA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows the heads of a Royal Navy sailor and his sweetheart within the loops of a sailor's knot
Naval Military Man And Jolly JackA pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows authoritative naval man holding papers tucked under his arm
WW2, Toy Gun And Sailor Sleeping In HammockA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a boy playing with his toy gun, while the right image portrays a Jack Tar, a British seaman
WW2 Soldier And New ZealanderA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a soldier guarding the wire, while the right picture portrays a New Zealand military man holding his cane
WW2 Royal Navy Commander And CruiserA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy Commander standing on deck, while the right picture shows the silhouetted form of a British Cruiser ship at
WW2 Able Seaman And Bosun PipingA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an able seaman saluting on deck, while the right image portrays a boatswain blowing his pipe or whistle
WW2 Britain's Forces With AlliesThis illustration combined a number of John Hassal's works, portraying members of Britain's forces during WW2, along with their allies
WW2 Wireless S. O. S. Call And Red Cross NurseA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy captain sending an S.O.S. wireless call, while the right picture portrays a British Red Cross nurse
WW2 German U-Boat And VetA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a German man smoking from the open hatch of a U-Boat, while the right picture portrays a military vet. Date: circa 1940
WW2 South African Soldier And TerritorialA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a South African soldier, while the right picture portrays an authoritative figure of the Territorial Army
WW2 British Forces Enlistment Queue And RefugeesA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a boy scout presenting us with a queue of civilians lining up to serve the British forces by enlisting
WW2 Officer's Orderly Man And PadreA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an Officer's orderly man closely inspecting a uniform boot, while the right picture portrays a Padre
WW2 Indian Soldier And John BullA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an Indian red coated soldier, while the right depicts John Bull, a national personification of the United Kingdom
WW2 British Marine And Royal Navy SailorA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British marine standing with polishing gear
WW2 British Soldier Kit And LancersA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a fully kitted British Army soldier, while the right picture portrays a British Lancer mechanic
WW2 British Army Soldier With BayonetAn illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's colouring in ABC book, The Defence ABC Painting Book, by John Hassall. The image portrays a British WW2 soldier equipped with his bayonet rifle
WW2 Bedside Gas Masks And HighlanderA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows some stashed gas masks which civilians has to always keep close by
WW2 Evacuees And French SoldierA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows couple of evacuee children standing by a garden fence, surprised by the look looking over
WW2 Canadian Soldier And DugoutA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Canadian soldier standing with his equipment, while the right picture represents D for dug-out
WW2 Airman And BritonA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British airman while a British army soldier stands with all his equipment on the right. Date: circa 1940
Irresistible! by John Hassall - The Boy's Own Paper Date: circa 1910
Come out and share, by John Hassall Date: 1912
Travelling ManA portrait painting of a seated foreign traveller, wearing a white headscarf and carrying a large assortment of bags and cases strapped around his body. Date: circa 1914
Hark, Hark! The Dogs Do BarkThis illustration depicts the scene of an old English nursery rhyme, Hark hark, the dogs do bark, Beggars are coming to town, Some in jags, some in rags, And some in velvet gowns. Date: circa 1914
CinderellaAn uncommon Edwardian Drury Lane theatre poster for Cinderella by the poster king John Hassall. This 1905 performance of the famous Christmas pantomime starred Harry Randall as Alfonso
WhitecatAn uncommon Edwardian Theatre Royal pantomime poster for The White Cat, by the poster king John Hassall. Date: 1904
Music cover, Martial Moments, March Medley, selected and arranged by Aubrey Winter, illustration by John Hassall Date: 1925
Public Schools Brigade poster, WW1First World War recruitment poster designed by John Hassall (1868-1948) for the Public School Brigade, Royal Fusiliers, 118th Infantry Brigade
Tramp (soliloquising) "So thats what it is! I thought it was a beehive in a distance"InTramp (soliloquising) " So thats what it is! I thought it was a beehive in a distance" In fact, it is a lady in voluminous skirts surrounding by a number of small dogs. Date: 1909
A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane and a cushion, has no regrets. Date: 1911
Advertisement for All-In suet puddings of various kinds - the new way. Made by Dunragit Food Products of Wigtownshire, Scotland. Date: c.1924
Front cover of The Playgoer magazine, featuring an illustration of two female theatre goers by John Hassall. Date: 1902
Front cover of The Bright Side of Xmas by Walter Emanuel designed by John Hassall. A Pickwickian style gentleman weighed down with a generous pile of Christmas gifts. Date: c.1930
Literary and artistic contributors to the charitable magazine, Printers Pie, lined up for a photograph during a dinner given by W. Hugh Spottiswoode at the Savoy
Some Rejected Posters by John Hassall - Makes the Hair Grow. John Hassall reigned supreme as the poster king during the first two decades of the twentieth century
A bobby on the beat, who has stopped to enjoy a bit of pie from a friendly cook in one house, gets surprised by the heat of a stove. Date: 1912
R. I. Historical costume ball by John HassallScenes from the historical costume ball of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, with the various history-themed entertainments, devised by Master of Ceremonies, John Hassall
Follies poster by John HassallPoster by John Hassall for Harry Pelissiers entertainment troupe, The Follies, showing the audience rushing for the exit. This rather contrary approach by Hassall turned out to be incredibly popular
Taking his word for it by John Hassall, motoring fashions" Come and let me introduce you to Lady Diana. Prettiest girl in London, old chap@. A satire on Edwardian motoring fashions from the drawing board of John Hassall
Artist: "And I suppose you d like some artistic lettering on itArtist: " And I suppose you d like some artistic lettering on it?" Business Manager & Philistone: " No, legible please." A commercial artist visits the office of a client
Scenes at Niagara skating rink in London during a visit by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Pictured are the famous British skating couple, Edgar and Madge Syers, as well as Mr. H
Gathering sticks in the New Forest. Date: 1903
The Visitor: "Its not meant to be comic is it?"An artistThe Visitor: " Its not meant to be comic is it?" An artist, better-known for his humorous cartoons in the weekly illustrated periodicals
An old printer sits in an armchair contemplating the fact that modernisation has made him redundant. An appropriate illustration for Printers Pie which was a charitable magazine published by The
Front cover of Printers Pie magazine illustrated by John Hassall showing Simple Simon rummaging in his pocket for money to give ye Pieman except in this case, the Pie is the magazine
Front cover of Printers Pie, 1914 with a cover illustration by John Hassall showing a oe of his typical medieval or Elizabethan characters visiting a baker for a very large pie
Front cover of Printers Pie magazine, 1907, designed by John Hassall, with a shopkeeper standing in the doorway of Ye Pie Shop, surrounded by encouraging advertising boards
Front cover of Printers Pie magazine for 1915 featuring an elderly gentleman reading a copy at a book stall. Printers Pie was published by The Sphere and Tatler in aid of printers charities
Advertisement or advertorial for Onoto safety pens in Printers Pie magazine, featuring an illustration of the many contributors to the magazine reading a copy
Front cover of Printers Pie magazine for 1911, illustrated by John Hassall and featuring one of his typical medieval characters chasing after a dog
Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament by John Hassall
A Conversazione at the London Sketch Club, John HassallScenes from a smoking conversazione at the London Sketch Club in which members would do a turn. Pictured by John Hassall is Cecil Aldin, Phil May
Pity the Unemployed by John HassallA man pushing a cart with the sign, Pity the Unemployed disappears into a pub. John Hassall, author of the illustration includes the caption, " With apologies to the real unemployed."
Circumstantial Evidences by John HassallOh you naughty boy! I saw you throw it! Falling snow from a nearby roof has suddenly landed on top of a bemused woman in a large heap, as a innocent boy passes by. Date: 1909
Londons Coronation Visitors, from Poster-Land by HassallCartoon by John Hassall illustrating visitors to London to see the 1902 Coronation of Edward VII all as characters from famous posters
A Bit of a Surprise by Illustration by John HassallFather Christmas is completely astonished when suddenly he sees right in front of him a sooty chimney brush popping up, with unwanted toys going in all directions. Date: 1911
John Hassall Correspondence Art School advertisement, 1917Advertisement for the John Hassall Correspondence Art School showing a sketch of Hassall himself putting the finishing touches to his famous poster for The Only Way starring Sir Martin Harvey
The Sketch Photographic Interviews XXXiX - Mr John HassallPage from The Sketch featuring a photographic interview with the artist John Hassall. He is seen at work in his studio at 88 Kensington Park Road, sweeping up and working on his large watercolour
John Hassall painting The Morning of AgincourtJohn Hassall (1868 - 1948), artist and illustrator known as The Poster King for his highly popular posters, pictured in his studio working on his watercolour painting
Kitchener by John HassallCaricature of Lord Kitchener by John Hassall. Date: 1902
Cecil Aldin by John HassallCaricature portrait of Cecil Aldin (1870 - 1935), artist and illustrator, by his good friend John Hassall. Aldin was particularly well-known for his sporting pictures