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Background imageHassall Collection: Tank in action

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)

Background imageHassall Collection: Skegness is SO Bracing by John Hassall

Skegness is SO Bracing by John Hassall
Skegness is SO Bracing - the famous poster featuring the jolly fisherman designed for the East Coast seaside town by artist John Hassall. Date: 1908

Background imageHassall Collection: Andrews Liver Salt poster by John Hassall

Andrews Liver Salt poster by John Hassall
I 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Frys Cocoa advertisement by John Hassall

Frys Cocoa advertisement by John Hassall
Advert 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Imperial Airways poster by John Hassall

Imperial Airways poster by John Hassall
Humorous 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Double page spread in The Sphere showing British warriors lined up waiting before

Double page spread in The Sphere showing British warriors lined up waiting before the Battle of Agincourt. The original watercolour by John Hassall

Background imageHassall Collection: Hadendoa Warrior, Sudan - Fuzzy-Wuzzy by John Hassall - Union Jack Club Date: 1907

Hadendoa Warrior, Sudan - Fuzzy-Wuzzy by John Hassall - Union Jack Club Date: 1907

Background imageHassall Collection: Travelling Dog Fancier: 'Do either of you two want a cheerful companion for the winter

Travelling Dog Fancier: "Do either of you two want a cheerful companion for the winter
Travelling 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Skegness is SO bracing - McGill parody of Hassall poster

Skegness is SO bracing - McGill parody of Hassall poster
Skegness 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)

Background imageHassall Collection: Ian Hassall, second of artist John Hassalls five children

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Days of the Week by John Hassall

Days of the Week by John Hassall
Illustration by John Hassall to the traditional rhyme attributing different characteristics depending on what days of the week a person is born

Background imageHassall Collection: The Bing Boys are here, WW1 revue, Alhambra Theatre

The Bing Boys are here, WW1 revue, Alhambra Theatre
The Bing Boys are here, WW1 revue at the Alhambra Theatre, London - Emma (Violet Loraine) goes up the social ladder Date: 1916

Background imageHassall Collection: Mameena at the Globe Theatre, London

Mameena at the Globe Theatre, London, with Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton Date: 1914

Background imageHassall Collection: George Robey and Alfred Lester in The Bing Boys are here

George Robey and Alfred Lester in The Bing Boys are here, WWI revue at Alhambra Theatre, London Date: 1916

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2, Royal Navy Hassall

WW2, Royal Navy Hassall
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Yeoman Signaller And Celebrating Sailor

WW2 Yeoman Signaller And Celebrating Sailor
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Sailor In Pyjamas And Submarine Torpedo

WW2 Sailor In Pyjamas And Submarine Torpedo
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Warrior Sailor And Red Cross Flag

WW2 Warrior Sailor And Red Cross Flag
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Union Jack And H. M. S. Victory

Union Jack And H. M. S. Victory
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy Radio

WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy Radio
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Royal Navy Petty Officer And Lookout

WW2 Royal Navy Petty Officer And Lookout
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Midshipman And Royal Navy Boy

WW2 Midshipman And Royal Navy Boy
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2, Ensign Flag And Wartime Fisherman

WW2, Ensign Flag And Wartime Fisherman
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2, Sailor's Knot And Captain's Boat

WW2, Sailor's Knot And Captain's Boat
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Naval Military Man And Jolly Jack

Naval Military Man And Jolly Jack
A pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows authoritative naval man holding papers tucked under his arm

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2, Toy Gun And Sailor Sleeping In Hammock

WW2, Toy Gun And Sailor Sleeping In Hammock
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Soldier And New Zealander

WW2 Soldier And New Zealander
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Royal Navy Commander And Cruiser

WW2 Royal Navy Commander And Cruiser
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Able Seaman And Bosun Piping

WW2 Able Seaman And Bosun Piping
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Britain's Forces With Allies

WW2 Britain's Forces With Allies
This illustration combined a number of John Hassal's works, portraying members of Britain's forces during WW2, along with their allies

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Wireless S. O. S. Call And Red Cross Nurse

WW2 Wireless S. O. S. Call And Red Cross Nurse
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 German U-Boat And Vet

WW2 German U-Boat And Vet
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 South African Soldier And Territorial

WW2 South African Soldier And Territorial
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 British Forces Enlistment Queue And Refugees

WW2 British Forces Enlistment Queue And Refugees
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Officer's Orderly Man And Padre

WW2 Officer's Orderly Man And Padre
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Indian Soldier And John Bull

WW2 Indian Soldier And John Bull
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 British Marine And Royal Navy Sailor

WW2 British Marine And Royal Navy Sailor
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British marine standing with polishing gear

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 British Soldier Kit And Lancers

WW2 British Soldier Kit And Lancers
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 British Army Soldier With Bayonet

WW2 British Army Soldier With Bayonet
An 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Bedside Gas Masks And Highlander

WW2 Bedside Gas Masks And Highlander
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Evacuees And French Soldier

WW2 Evacuees And French Soldier
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Canadian Soldier And Dugout

WW2 Canadian Soldier And Dugout
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: WW2 Airman And Briton

WW2 Airman And Briton
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Irresistible! by John Hassall

Irresistible! by John Hassall - The Boy's Own Paper Date: circa 1910

Background imageHassall Collection: Come out and share, by John Hassall

Come out and share, by John Hassall Date: 1912

Background imageHassall Collection: Travelling Man

Travelling Man
A 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Hark, Hark! The Dogs Do Bark

Hark, Hark! The Dogs Do Bark
This 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Cinderella

Cinderella
An 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Whitecat

Whitecat
An uncommon Edwardian Theatre Royal pantomime poster for The White Cat, by the poster king John Hassall. Date: 1904

Background imageHassall Collection: Music cover, Martial Moments, March Medley

Music cover, Martial Moments, March Medley, selected and arranged by Aubrey Winter, illustration by John Hassall Date: 1925

Background imageHassall Collection: Public Schools Brigade poster, WW1

Public Schools Brigade poster, WW1
First World War recruitment poster designed by John Hassall (1868-1948) for the Public School Brigade, Royal Fusiliers, 118th Infantry Brigade

Background imageHassall Collection: Tramp (soliloquising) 'So thats what it is! I thought it was a beehive in a distance'In

Tramp (soliloquising) "So thats what it is! I thought it was a beehive in a distance"In
Tramp (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

Background imageHassall Collection: A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Advertisement for All-In suet puddings of various kinds - the new way

Advertisement for All-In suet puddings of various kinds - the new way. Made by Dunragit Food Products of Wigtownshire, Scotland. Date: c.1924

Background imageHassall Collection: Front cover of The Playgoer magazine, featuring an illustration of two female theatre

Front cover of The Playgoer magazine, featuring an illustration of two female theatre goers by John Hassall. Date: 1902

Background imageHassall Collection: Front cover of The Bright Side of Xmas by Walter Emanuel designed by John Hassall

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Literary and artistic contributors to the charitable magazine, Printers Pie

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Some Rejected Posters by John Hassall - Makes the Hair Grow

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

Background imageHassall Collection: A bobby on the beat, who has stopped to enjoy a bit of pie from a friendly cook in one

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

Background imageHassall Collection: R. I. Historical costume ball by John Hassall

R. I. Historical costume ball by John Hassall
Scenes 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Follies poster by John Hassall

Follies poster by John Hassall
Poster 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Taking his word for it by John Hassall, motoring fashions

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Artist: 'And I suppose you d like some artistic lettering on it

Artist: "And I suppose you d like some artistic lettering on it
Artist: " 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Scenes at Niagara skating rink in London during a visit by King Edward VII

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Gathering sticks in the New Forest. Date: 1903

Gathering sticks in the New Forest. Date: 1903

Background imageHassall Collection: The Visitor: 'Its not meant to be comic is it?'An artist

The Visitor: "Its not meant to be comic is it?"An artist
The Visitor: " Its not meant to be comic is it?" An artist, better-known for his humorous cartoons in the weekly illustrated periodicals

Background imageHassall Collection: An old printer sits in an armchair contemplating the fact that modernisation has made him

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Front cover of Printers Pie magazine illustrated by John Hassall showing Simple Simon

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Front cover of Printers Pie, 1914 with a cover illustration by John Hassall showing a oe

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Front cover of Printers Pie magazine, 1907, designed by John Hassall

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Front cover of Printers Pie magazine for 1915 featuring an elderly gentleman reading a

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

Background imageHassall Collection: Advertisement or advertorial for Onoto safety pens in Printers Pie magazine

Advertisement or advertorial for Onoto safety pens in Printers Pie magazine, featuring an illustration of the many contributors to the magazine reading a copy

Background imageHassall Collection: Front cover of Printers Pie magazine for 1911, illustrated by John Hassall

Front cover of Printers Pie magazine for 1911, illustrated by John Hassall and featuring one of his typical medieval characters chasing after a dog

Background imageHassall Collection: Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament

Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament by John Hassall

Background imageHassall Collection: A Conversazione at the London Sketch Club, John Hassall

A Conversazione at the London Sketch Club, John Hassall
Scenes 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Pity the Unemployed by John Hassall

Pity the Unemployed by John Hassall
A 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."

Background imageHassall Collection: Circumstantial Evidences by John Hassall

Circumstantial Evidences by John Hassall
Oh 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Londons Coronation Visitors, from Poster-Land by Hassall

Londons Coronation Visitors, from Poster-Land by Hassall
Cartoon by John Hassall illustrating visitors to London to see the 1902 Coronation of Edward VII all as characters from famous posters

Background imageHassall Collection: A Bit of a Surprise by Illustration by John Hassall

A Bit of a Surprise by Illustration by John Hassall
Father 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

Background imageHassall Collection: John Hassall Correspondence Art School advertisement, 1917

John Hassall Correspondence Art School advertisement, 1917
Advertisement 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

Background imageHassall Collection: The Sketch Photographic Interviews XXXiX - Mr John Hassall

The Sketch Photographic Interviews XXXiX - Mr John Hassall
Page 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

Background imageHassall Collection: John Hassall painting The Morning of Agincourt

John Hassall painting The Morning of Agincourt
John 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

Background imageHassall Collection: Kitchener by John Hassall

Kitchener by John Hassall
Caricature of Lord Kitchener by John Hassall. Date: 1902

Background imageHassall Collection: Cecil Aldin by John Hassall

Cecil Aldin by John Hassall
Caricature portrait of Cecil Aldin (1870 - 1935), artist and illustrator, by his good friend John Hassall. Aldin was particularly well-known for his sporting pictures



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