George F Collection

Initial page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, late 7th or early 8th century. Gospel of St John the Evangelist, originally produced in Lindisfarne, North East England

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

Ascension and Pentecost, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner

Text page with the Virgin and two peacocks, c1490. From the Sforza Hours, produced in Milan. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

George F. Miller, Catcher, Pittsburgh, from Worlds Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Nydia, 1882. Creator: George Fuller
Nydia, 1882

The Quadroon, 1880. Creator: George Fuller
The Quadroon, 1880

A Cottage Garden at Stapleford, Wiltshire, c1886, (1944). Creator: George Carline
A Cottage Garden at Stapleford, Wiltshire, c1886, (1944). Colourful herbaceous border of flowers and vegetables: runner beans are trained up a frame, and cabbages are growing on the right

A Fishermans Treasure, c1870-1906, (1906). Creator: George Faulkner Wetherbee
A Fishermans Treasure, c1870-1906, (1906). Watercolour by George Faulkner Wetherbee (1851-1920). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

A Sylvan Stream, late 19th century, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
A Sylvan Stream, late 19th century, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Naked figures bathing in a stream at twilight. From The Nations Pictures

A Cornfield, 1910. Artist: George F Nicholls
A Cornfield, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Agreement by Oliver Goldsmith to write for James Dodsley, 31st March 1763. 1899. Artist: Oliver Goldsmith
Agreement by Oliver Goldsmith to write for the bookseller James Dodsley, 31 March 1763 (1899). From Facsimiles of Royal, Historical

Letter from Oliver Cromwell, 17th Century (1899). Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Letter from Oliver Cromwell, 17th Century (1899). From Facsimiles of Royal, Historical, Literary and other Autographs in the Department of Manuscripts of the British Museum. Series I-V. by George F

On the Hills near Harrogate, Yorkshire, 1924-1926. Artist: George F Nicholls
On the Hills near Harrogate, Yorkshire, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, 1924-1926

Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, 1924-1926. Artist: George F Nicholls
Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, 1924-1926

Anne Hathaways Cottage, Shottery, Warwickshire, 1924-1926. Artist: George F Nicholls
Anne Hathaways Cottage, Shottery, Warwickshire, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, Hutchinson and Co, 1924-1926

Mermaid Inn, Rye, Sussex, 1924-1926. Artist: George F Nicholls
Mermaid Inn, Rye, Sussex, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, 1924-1926

The Tower of London with London Bridge, c1500, (c1901). Charles, Duke of Orleans can be seen writing inside the Tower of London, and also at a window and in the courtyard, sending a letter

St Gregory the Great receiving inspiration from the Holy Spirit, c1490. Portrait of Pope Gregory (540-604 AD) from the Sforza Hours produced in Milan

Illuminated letter D, 15th century. First chapter of the Ethics of Aristotle, in Spanish, originally produced in Sicily. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures

Henry VI before the Virgin and Child, c1420. King Henry VI, supported by St Katharine, kneels before Mary and her son. From the Psalter of Henry VI, produced in France

Two bible scenes, late 14th century. The persecution of the early Christians, and the offering of gifts to the Church in the form of St Peter

Text page with illuminated initial letters, 14th century. From Racionale divinorum officiorum, produced in Italy. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Bible scenes, late 13th century. The parable of the labourers in the vineyard, the mirace of the ten lepers, the episode of Zachaeus

King David, mid-13th century. Scenes from the life of David: playing his lyre; killing Goliath; playing a row of bells; being anointed and crowned. From a Latin psalter produced in France

The Resurrection, c1240. Christ rising from the tomb. From Miniatures from the Life of Christ, produced in Germany. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures

Illuminated iniitial P, 1172. Book of Proverbs, beginning with decorated iniitial P, King Solomon surrounded by representations of Wisdom, Prudence, Justice and Fortune

Tree of Jesse and Virgin and Child enthroned, c1130-1140. The Tree of Jesse, flanked by Abraham and Moses, and the Virgin and Child enthroned, within an architectural framework

Illuminated initials I and N, 9th century. Beginning of the Gospel of St John, decorated with an interlace pattern, originally produced in Northern France in the second half of the 9th century

Page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, 710-721 AD. Gospel of St John the Evangelist, originally produced in Lindisfarne, North East England

Text page with portraits of Francesco Sforza, 1490. Page with illuminated border in arabesque with portraits of Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, and Lodovico Sforza

Illuminated initial letters, late 15th century. From De Civitate Dei, written and illuminated in Italy. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1473. Charles (1433-1477) promulgates his ordinance among his court. From the Ordnance of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy

St Mark writing his gospel, 1414-1423. Artist: Workshop of the Master of the Duke of Bedford
St Mark writing his gospel, 1414-1423. The symbolic lion holds the saints ink pot and pen-case in its teeth. Other vignettes show episodes from the life of the saint

Coronation of Charles V, c1365. From the Order of the Coronation of the King of France, showing Charles (1337-1380) being greeted by the archbishop at the Catheral of Reims

Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Justice, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Illuminated initial letters, 13th century. From a work by Vegetius on the Art of War, originally produced in Northern France in the latter part of the 13th century

The angel and the shepherds, late 12th century. From Miniatures of the Life of Christ, produced in Northern France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures

Initial letter B, 980-1000 AD. From the Ramsey Psalter, originally produced in Winchester. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

Crucifixion, 980-1000 AD. The Virgin and St John inscribing his testimony on a scroll, from the Ramsey Psalter, originally produced in Winchester

Names of the four Evangelists, c800 AD. The names of the gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, in a roundel with cockerels and peacocks

St Matthew, c800 AD. St Matthew seated, holding his Gospel, from the Harley Golden Gospels, produced in the Carolingian Empire

David playing his lyre, 725-750 AD. From the Vespasian Psalter. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

St Anne with the Virgin and child, 1516-1529. From the Prayerbook of Joanna of Ghistelles (also known as the Prayerbook of the Abbess of Messines), produced in Bruges

Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Artist: Francois Fouquet
Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Sergius Orata pointing to the hanging baths (balneae pensiles) invented by him; Sergius Orata inspecting his artificial preserves for sea-fish;

Amadee de Saluces and the Virgin, middle of the 15th century. The Virgin and Child with the patron, Amadee de Saluces, daughter of Manfroy, Seigneur de Carde

Text page with illuminated initial letter, early 15th century. From ordinances and other matters, in Latin and French, relating to the office of Admiral of England and to the Court of Admiralty

The Annunciation, 1413-1419. From the Breviary of John the Fearless, produced in Paris. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

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