Discovering Historyさんのイラストまとめ

WAR OF THE WORLDS “Few people realise the immensity of vacancy in which the dust of the material universe swims.” Illustrations by Henrique Alvim Corrêa (1906). A story by English author, #HGWells, first serialised in 1897. #BookIllustrationOfTheDay

Father Christmas (1907) by Arthur Rackham (England, 1867-1939). #Edwardian #SantaClaus

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe - as Illustrated by Gustave Doré (1832-1883). “Leave my loneliness unbroken! — quit the bust above my door!” #FrenchArt #BookIllustrationOfTheDay

More from The Nursery Alice (1890), with coloured enlargements from John Tenniel's illustrations to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. “Where should I go?" - Alice. "That depends on where you want to end up." - The Cheshire Cat.” #Victorian #SundayRead #BookIllustrationOfTheDay

"The Best Wishes of the Season to You" - Victorian Christmas card. [5 days to go!]

Illustrations from 'Around the World in 80 Days', by the French writer, Jules Verne (1828–1905) - a novel published in 1873. The artist is Jonathan Burton. “It's really useful to travel, if you want to see new things.” #BookIllustrationOfTheDay #JulesVerne

The Nursery Alice (1890). A version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll containing coloured enlargements by John Tenniel. “She generally gave herself very good advice, (though she very seldom followed it) .. "

"Wishing You A Jolly Christmas" - Victorian Christmas card. [9 days to go!]

Georges de Feure (1868-1943). French painter and theatrical designer. #ArtNouveau #Symbolism #Colour

Merry Botanical Christmas! Victorian Christmas card. I wonder what this plant is called? #Plants #Flowers #Gardening #Horticulture