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John Lane Collection

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: The Darley Arabian, c1720, (1922)

The Darley Arabian, c1720, (1922). After John Wootton (c 1682?1764). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Renard the Fox, c1800, (1922). Artist: Philip Reinagle

Renard the Fox, c1800, (1922). Artist: Philip Reinagle
Renard the Fox, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Mosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Mosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Intricate geometric patterns on tiles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: A view of the Royal Villa of the Generalife at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown

A view of the Royal Villa of the Generalife at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
A view of the Royal Villa of the Generalife at Granada, 19th century, (1907). The Generalife, built in the 13th century, is adjacent the fortress and palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Under the Hill, and other essays in prose and verse, with illustrations, 1904. Creator: Unknown

Under the Hill, and other essays in prose and verse, with illustrations, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Under the Hill, and other essays in prose and verse, with illustrations, 1904. Book cover designed by Aubrey Beardsley for his unfinished erotic novel

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Plan of the Alhambra Palace at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown

Plan of the Alhambra Palace at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Alhambra Palace at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Ground plan of the palace and fortress complex at the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: The Quarry, 1923. Artist: Henri Rousseau

The Quarry, 1923. Artist: Henri Rousseau
The Quarry, 1923. From Modern French Painters, by Jan Gordon. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: House of Sanchez, c1830, (1907). Creator: Unknown

House of Sanchez, c1830, (1907). Creator: Unknown
House of Sanchez, c1830, (1907). Building in the grounds of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Details of the upper part of Lindarajas Balcony, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Details of the upper part of Lindarajas Balcony, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Details of the upper part of " Lindaraja s" Balcony, 1907. Detail of interior decoration, Court of the Lindaraja, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Part of ceiling of the Portico of the Court of the Fish Pond, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Part of ceiling of the Portico of the Court of the Fish Pond, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Part of ceiling of the Portico of the Court of the Fish Pond, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: From the entrance to the Divan, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Creator: Unknown

From the entrance to the Divan, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Creator: Unknown
From the entrance to the Divan, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Ornaments on panel, Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Ornaments on panel, Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornaments on panels, Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Entrance to the Court of the Lions, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown

Entrance to the Court of the Lions, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Entrance to the Court of the Lions, 19th century, (1907). Courtyard in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Mosaics in the Baths, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Mosaics in the Baths, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mosaics in the Baths, 1907. Intricate geometric patterns on tiles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Interior View, Taken from the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown

Interior View, Taken from the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Interior View, Taken from the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: View in the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown

View in the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
View in the Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown

Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Albert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Albert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Albert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Portrait of Australian traveller and author Calvert (1872-1946) wearing oriental dress and smoking a huqqa

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Windows in the Alcove, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Creator: Unknown

Windows in the Alcove, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Windows in the Alcove, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: The Essex Hunt, 1831, (1922). Artist: Dean Wolstenholme

The Essex Hunt, 1831, (1922). Artist: Dean Wolstenholme
The Essex Hunt, 1831, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Confound This Pinfold!, c1860, (1922). Artist: Hablot Knight Browne

Confound This Pinfold!, c1860, (1922). Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Confound This Pinfold!, c1860, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Houses in a Landscape, 1923. Artist: Paul Cezanne

Houses in a Landscape, 1923. Artist: Paul Cezanne
Houses in a Landscape, 1923. From Modern French Painters, by Jan Gordon. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Mediterranean Sailing Boats, 1923. Artist: Paul Signac

Mediterranean Sailing Boats, 1923. Artist: Paul Signac
Mediterranean Sailing Boats, 1923. From Modern French Painters, by Jan Gordon. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Girl with a Rose, 1913, (1923). Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Girl with a Rose, 1913, (1923). Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Girl with a Rose, 1913, (1923). Portrait of Gabrielle Colonna-Romano (1888-1981), French actress. From Modern French Painters, by Jan Gordon. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: The Mysterious Rose Garden, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

The Mysterious Rose Garden, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Mysterious Rose Garden, 1894. A nude woman and a robed figure with winged boots, a scene supposedly inspired by the Annunciation. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol II, 1894. A woman wearing a starched dress with bow, a bookcase, and a background of stylised tulips. From " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Woman with a muff, wearing a floor-length dress, accompanied by a dwarf. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Les Passades, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Les Passades, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Les Passades, 1894. Two women in evening dress. From the Winter Number of Today...a companion drawing to Night Piece in Vol. I of The Yellow Book

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: The Repentance of Mrs... 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

The Repentance of Mrs... 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Repentance of Mrs... 1894. A woman kneels in prayer, as others look on knowingly. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV. A similar subject to The Litany of Mary Magdalen done in his [Beardsley s] earlier

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Miss Winifred Emery, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Miss Winifred Emery, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Miss Winifred Emery, 1894. Portrait of British actress and actor-manager Winifred Emery. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Mrs Patrick Campbell, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Mrs Patrick Campbell, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Mrs Patrick Campbell, 1894. From the Yellow Book, Vol. I. This harmless, but clever, caricature was greeted with a howl of execration at the time

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Cover Design for The Savoy No. I, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Cover Design for The Savoy No. I, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for The Savoy No. I, 1895. As originally drawn the amour is making free with a copy of The Yellow Book at his feet, a reference to Beardsleys parting with [publisher] John Lane

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: The Climax, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

The Climax, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Climax, 1893. The floating figure of Salome holds the severed head of John the Baptist (Jokanaan). The head has writhing snake-like hair

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: L Education Sentimentale, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

L Education Sentimentale, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
L Education Sentimentale, 1894. This drawing created much stir at the time...[it was] subsequently cut off and tinted by the artist and renamed Mrs Marsuple (from Under the Hill)

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: A Platonic Lament, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

A Platonic Lament, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
A Platonic Lament, 1893. A caricature of Oscar Wilde appears in the sky above a nude figure mourning over the body of the Young Syrian. A jester-like figure crouches beneath

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Salome on [a] Settle, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Salome on [a] Settle, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Salome on [a] Settle, 1893. Alternative title: Maitresse d Orchestre. Salome, in a lace-edged black robe with a tassel which trails on the floor, holds a slim pointed object like a conductors baton

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Portrait of Himself, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Portrait of Himself, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Portrait of Himself, 1894. British artist and eccentric Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) depicts himself as a tiny figure in an enormous canopied bed

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Atalanta I, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Atalanta I, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Atalanta I, 1895. Heroine of Greek mythology holding a bow. An illustration to the poem Atalanta in Corydon by Algernon Charles Swinburne, and intended for " The Yellow Book", Vol

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: La Dame aux Camelias, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

La Dame aux Camelias, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
La Dame aux Camelias, 1894. Woman standing at a dressing table, wearing a voluminous white coat over an evening dress with peacock feather motifs

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: The Stomach Dance, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

The Stomach Dance, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Stomach Dance, 1893. Salome, wearing a peacock feather headdress, performs the dance of the seven veils. A grotesque figure plays a stringed instrument

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Two women, one in bloomers and the other in a figure-hugging dress with flounced sleeves and hem. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: The Dancers Reward, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

The Dancers Reward, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Dancers Reward, 1893. A horrified Salome, wearing a robe adorned with roses and with an elaborate curled hairstyle, beholds the severed and bloody head of John the Baptist (Jokanaan)

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol I, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol I, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol I, 1894. Masked carnival-goers in the style of Jules Cheret. " The Yellow Book", published by John Lane

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Garcons de Cafe, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Garcons de Cafe, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Garcons de Cafe, 1894. French waiters. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II. The original was once the property of the artists House-Master at the Brighton Grammar School

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: The Wagnerites, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

The Wagnerites, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Wagnerites, 1894. An audience, some with elaborate hairstyles, in an opera house. A programme that has fallen to the floor reads Tristan und Isolde, an opera by Richard Wagner

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Madame Rejane, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Madame Rejane, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Madame Rejane, 1894. Portrait of French actress Gabrielle Rejane whose London debut as Catherine in " Madame Sans Gene" took place at the Gaiety Theatre on June 24, 1894

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol III, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol III, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol III, 1894. The conceit of using two street lamps for the lighting of a ladys toilet mirror was the sort of anomaly that puzzled

Background imageJohn Lane Collection: Tailpiece, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Tailpiece, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Tailpiece, 1893. Alternate title: The Burial of Salome. A Pierrot-like figure and a satyr lower the naked body of Salome into a coffin in the shape of a powder box



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