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Sketches Collection (page 15)

Background imageSketches Collection: Identified, cartoon in the Tatler by Will Owen

Identified, cartoon in the Tatler by Will Owen
Black and white cartoon in the Tatler of 3rd November 1909 entitled Identified, by Will Owen. A whiskered professor is showing a photograph to very glamourous Miss Barnes of Noo York who obviously

Background imageSketches Collection: A Greeting, sketch by George Belcher in the Tatler

A Greeting, sketch by George Belcher in the Tatler
George Belcher entitled A Greeting in the Tatler of 27th October 1909 showing a a man and an elderly woman talking in the rain with the caption " Wot cheer, old sport". 27th October 1909

Background imageSketches Collection: Who Is He? By Horace Annesley Vachell

Who Is He? By Horace Annesley Vachell
Promotional postcard for Who Is He? By Horace Annesley Vachell, freely adapted from Mrs Belloc Lowndes novel The Lodger (1913). First produced at the Haymarket Theatre, 9th December 1915

Background imageSketches Collection: The Tigers Cub by Charles Giblyn

The Tigers Cub by Charles Giblyn
Promotional postcard showing sketches of characters from The Tigers Cub by Charles Giblyn, 1915. Date: 1915

Background imageSketches Collection: Servants Wanted by Will Onda

Servants Wanted by Will Onda
Promotional postcard for Servants Wanted. First known production at the Chatham Palace of Varieties, 27th March 1905. A music hall sketch For Will Ondas Company

Background imageSketches Collection: Priscilla Runs Away by Elizabeth Arnim

Priscilla Runs Away by Elizabeth Arnim
Promotional postcard for Priscilla Runs Away by Elizabeth Arnim. First produced at the Haymarket Theatre, 28th June 1910. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSketches Collection: Princess Caprice by Alex M Thompson

Princess Caprice by Alex M Thompson
Promotional postcard for Princess Caprice by Alex. M. Thompson from Der Liebe Augustin by Rudolph Bernauer & Ernst Welisch (Neues Theater, Berlin, 3rd February 1912); music Leo Fall

Background imageSketches Collection: Fashion Illustration, 1966

Fashion Illustration, 1966
Fashion illustration by Shuna Harwood featuring dresses by Nina Ricci, Harvey Gould, Yves St Laurent, Louis Feraud and Hildebrand. Date: 1966

Background imageSketches Collection: Three sketches by Marcelle De Saint Martin

Three sketches by Marcelle De Saint Martin for productions made by Famous Players Laskys British Producers Ltd in the early 1920s Date: 1921

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketches of Spaniels by Cecil Aldin

Sketches of Spaniels by Cecil Aldin
Two sketches of Spaniels by Cecil Aldin. Date: 1939

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketches of a Dalmatian puppy by Cecil Aldin

Sketches of a Dalmatian puppy by Cecil Aldin
Two sketches of a Dalmatian puppy by Cecil Aldin. Date: 1939

Background imageSketches Collection: Six hounds of the South Berkshire Hunt

Six hounds of the South Berkshire Hunt. Date: 1936

Background imageSketches Collection: Cover design, Riviera Celebrities

Cover design, Riviera Celebrities, containing sketches from life by Leo Browne, with a preface by E Phillips Oppenheim, and text by Ysabel De Witte. Date: 1925

Background imageSketches Collection: Cartoon, Parrots of Paris, WW1

Cartoon, Parrots of Paris, WW1
Cartoon, Parrots of Paris, showing women going about their normal business, with little understanding of the seriousness of war. Date: 1915

Background imageSketches Collection: Codex Leicester, or Codex Hammer (1508-1510). Drawing

Codex Leicester, or Codex Hammer (1508-1510). Drawing of an old man sitting on a rock and some sketches on water movement. Renaissance art. Drawing

Background imageSketches Collection: People of the Plains, after sketches by Johann Moritz

People of the Plains, after sketches by Johann Moritz Rugendas (1802-58), plate 8 from Volume I of The Fiscal and Political History of Chile, pub. by Lemercier, c.1854, Laemlein, Alexandre (1813-71)

Background imageSketches Collection: A Swinburne ballet in aid of Concerts at the Front Fund, WW1

A Swinburne ballet in aid of Concerts at the Front Fund, WW1
Sketches by Helen McKie, specially made at a dress rehearsal, of the Swinburne ballet to be produced at the Lyric Theatre in aid of the Concerts at the Front fund

Background imageSketches Collection: R. A. F. Reserve Flying Club Display spectators

R. A. F. Reserve Flying Club Display spectators
A page of sketches by H.H.Harris showing some of the guests and spectators at the inaugural display of the R.A.F. Reserve Flying Club at the Hatfield Aerodrome Date: 22 July 1933

Background imageSketches Collection: Suffragette Evelyn Sharp Rebel Women

Suffragette Evelyn Sharp Rebel Women. Suffragette novel by Evelyn Sharp (1869-1955) W.S.P.U member & organiser for the Kensington branch

Background imageSketches Collection: WW2 Poster -- be discreet

WW2 Poster -- be discreet
You may be a walking RAF - but don t let everyone know it! Be discreet! Colour lithograph by Sgt Norman Tiger Harrison, Royal Corps of Signals, India

Background imageSketches Collection: The Indian army corps in France during World War I

The Indian army corps in France during World War I
Various sketches by a British soldier depicting Indian army corps in France during the First World War. Scenes include: Pathan pipers in a French town, the Dogras trophy, life in the trenches

Background imageSketches Collection: Magazine and news sheet cover, Khaki, WWI

Magazine and news sheet cover, Khaki, WWI
Magazine and cabled news sheet cover, Khaki, No.1, March [n.d.]. Reproducing a recruitment poster after Frank Brangwyn, Your Friends Need You. Be a Man

Background imageSketches Collection: Portrait of artist Jean Berne-Bellecour in French uniform

Portrait of artist Jean Berne-Bellecour in French uniform
Portrait of the artist, Jean Berne-Bellecour in French army uniform, by Lucien Jonas. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketches of Tommys Life in France - Humorous Postcards

Sketches of Tommys Life in France - Humorous Postcards
Sketches of Tommys Life in France. A Series of Humorous Postcards, artistically coloured. A set of 10 postcards by F. Mackain - In Training. In original wrapper. Commemorative Art

Background imageSketches Collection: British band playing in the square of a French town

British band playing in the square of a French town. On reverse of postcard - Saturday. Dear Hubert, Am enclosing a few rough sketches. Mind you they are rough

Background imageSketches Collection: Our Billet - Somewhere in France

Our Billet - Somewhere in France
Our Billet. Somewhere in France. On verso - Monday, May 8th 1916. Dearest Ciss, This is a sketch of our Billet where we are resting at present and will give you a good idea how pretty the place is

Background imageSketches Collection: Sir David Muirhead Bone working in the field

Sir David Muirhead Bone working in the field
Sir David Muirhead Bone, Neac Hrsw Hrsa Hariba (1876-1953). Appointed As Britains First Official War Artist In May 1916. Commissioned As An Honorary Second Lieutenant

Background imageSketches Collection: Inspecting the Company at The Maltings, Mistley, Essex

Inspecting the Company at The Maltings, Mistley, Essex. James Whale, 7Th Btn. Worcestershire Regiment. Captured 26.8.17. Pow At Holzminden Camp, Germany

Background imageSketches Collection: P O W at Holzminden

P O W at Holzminden
P.O.W. at Holzminden. James Whale, 7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment. Captured (26.8.17) POW at Holzminden Camp, Germany

Background imageSketches Collection: Elsie Janis & Basil Hallam in the Passing Show

Elsie Janis & Basil Hallam in the Passing Show
A page from The Sketch magazine showing scenes from The Passing Show, the popular revue of 1915, starring American actress, Elsie Janis and British actor and heart throb Basil Hallam

Background imageSketches Collection: Fashion inspired by Tatler magazine and Eve, WW1

Fashion inspired by Tatler magazine and Eve, WW1
A double page spread of fashion sketches showing clothing inspired by Eve, The Tatler magazines fictional gossip columnist drawn by Annie Fish whose popularity extended to her appearing in her own

Background imageSketches Collection: Kitchener inspecting troops at Mudros, WW1

Kitchener inspecting troops at Mudros, WW1
Sketches at the advanced base depot in Lemnos. Lord Kitchener making a surprise inspection of reinforcements at the Advanced Base Depot in Mudros on the Island of Lemnos

Background imageSketches Collection: Army artist making sketches of enemy lines, WW1

Army artist making sketches of enemy lines, WW1
A British Army artist shown working from the slender cover on top of the first line trenches in order to sketch the enemy lines. 1915

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketches in Burmah - Idols on the Irrawaddy

Sketches in Burmah - Idols on the Irrawaddy
Imposing statues of idols on the banks of the Irrawaddy River in Burma (Myanmar). Date: 1876

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketches in Burmah - A Burmese Travelling Cart

Sketches in Burmah - A Burmese Travelling Cart
Sketches in Burma (modern day Myanmar), showing an unusual travelling cart pulled by oxen. Date: 1885

Background imageSketches Collection: The Coming Raid, Notes from the East Coast by Will Owen

The Coming Raid, Notes from the East Coast by Will Owen
A page of humorous sketches on the subject of the East Coast bombardment of Britain during the First World War, from confused landladies not knowing what to do with their potential guests to old

Background imageSketches Collection: Lighter side of Life on an Armed Liner, WW1 by Arthur Watts

Lighter side of Life on an Armed Liner, WW1 by Arthur Watts
Sketches of scenes on board an armed liner during the First World War by the artist Arthur Watts who was in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Background imageSketches Collection: A Sing-Song within the Firing Line

A Sing-Song within the Firing Line
Sketches drawn by a sergeant with the B.E.F. of an evenings entertainment at the Front, showing various talents on display from an opera singer giving a recital

Background imageSketches Collection: Snipped by the Scissors by H. L. Oakley

Snipped by the Scissors by H. L. Oakley
In the rear of the Victory March - A few notes from a sketch book at the back of our rapidly moving front. Silhouettes cut from sketches taken during the Battle of Albert in August 1918. Date: 1918

Background imageSketches Collection: The Tale of the Stubborn Mount by J. H. Dowd

The Tale of the Stubborn Mount by J. H. Dowd
Down the Row He Would Not Go. Sketches made by J. H. Dowd (or the Artists Rifles), of an army officer trying to break in a spirited horse during the First World War. Date: 1915

Background imageSketches Collection: Snips from the City in Silhouette by H. L. Oakley

Snips from the City in Silhouette by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette sketches observed by the famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley in Padova, Italy during World War One. The scenes show a Mess President purchasing necessaries

Background imageSketches Collection: The Better Ole at the Oxford Theatre in 1917

The Better Ole at the Oxford Theatre in 1917
Sketches taken from the musical The Better Ole by Bystander cartoonist Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, staged at the Oxford Theatre (formerly the Oxford Musical Hall)

Background imageSketches Collection: Naval engagement off Heligoland by G. H. Davis

Naval engagement off Heligoland by G. H. Davis
The smart naval engagement off Heligoland: the destruction of German light cruisers and torpedo boats, shown in a series of drawings made from sketches by an eye witness. 1

Background imageSketches Collection: At the Royal Academy exhibition of 1913

At the Royal Academy exhibition of 1913. An overhead view of the building, showing the various galleries, with humorous cartoon sketches of visitors above and below. Date: 1913

Background imageSketches Collection: Sketches during the Coronation, 1902

Sketches during the Coronation, 1902
Random sketches taken in the streets by " Mars" during the Coronation of King Edward VII. At the top, a boy sells blue flowers to several waiting spectators including a one-legged Chelsea



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