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In the midway of this our mortal life, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréIn the midway of this our mortal life, c1890. Dante in a wood. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)
Portrait of Dante Alighieri, (c1890). Creator: Gustave DoréPortrait of Dante Alighieri, (c1890). Italian writer and poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) whose long narrative poem " The Divine Comedy" written in Italian c1308-1321
Portrait of Alexandr Sergeyevich Pushkin, 1827, (1965). Creator: Orest KiprenskyPortrait of Alexandr Sergeyevich Pushkin, 1827, (1965). Russian Romantic poet and author Pushkin (1799-1837) died from wounds that he suffered in a duel
Portrait of Nekrasov, 1877, (1965). Creator: Ivan KramskoyPortrait of Nekrasov, 1965. Russian poet and publisher Nikolay Nekrasov (1821-1877) writing the " Last Songs" while seriously ill
Portrait of the Poet Nestor Vasilyevich Kukolnik, 1836, (1965). Creator: Karl BriullovPortrait of the Poet Nestor Vasilyevich Kukolnik, 1836, (1965). Russian playwright and author Nestor Vasilievich Kukolnik (1809-1868), publisher of " Art News"
Portrait of the Poet Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev, 1905, (1965). Creator: Il ya RepinPortrait of the Poet Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev, 1905, (1965). Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer Andreyev (1871-1919)
Portrait of the Writer Alexandr Nikolayevich Strugovshchikov, 1840, (1965). CreatorPortrait of the Writer Alexandr Nikolayevich Strugovshchikov, 1840, (1965). Russian author Alexander Strugovshchikov (1808-1878) was also a military official, poet, translator
Edward Lytton Bulwer, 1837. Creator: Richard James LaneEdward Lytton Bulwer, 1837. Portrait of Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873), British novelist, poet, playwright, and politician
Walter Savage Landor, 1839. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James LaneWalter Savage Landor, 1839. Portrait of British writer, poet, and activist Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"
Lord Byron, 1823. Creator: Richard James LaneLord Byron, 1823. Portrait of English poet George Noel Gordon Byron, Lord Byron (1788-1824). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]
Portrait Bust of Aretino in Collection of Mr PAB Widener, Philadelphia, 1908. Creator: UnknownPortrait Bust of Aretino in the Collection of Mr P. A. B. Widener, Philadelphia, 1908. Venetian Renaissance bronze bust of Italian playwright Aretino with notes on sale indicating provenance to time
Henry Luttrell, 1845. Creator: Alfred d OrsayHenry Luttrell, 1845. Portrait of Irish poet Henry Luttrell (1765-1851). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington. [1850s]
Portrait of Michael Angelo Buonarotti, 1881. Creator: UnknownPortrait of Michael Angelo Buonarotti, 1881. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni or more commonly known by his first name Michelangelo (1475 - 1564) was an Italian sculptor, painter
At the window, c1860s, (1948). Creator: Lewis CarrollAt the window, c1860s, (1948). Portrait of a man and girl on a chair, possibly the Scottish poet and novelist George Macdonald (1824-1905), and one of his daughters
George Macdonald and his daughter Lilia Scott MacDonald, c1863, (1948). Creator: Lewis CarrollGeorge Macdonald and his daughter Lilia Scott MacDonald, c1863, (1948). Portrait of Scottish poet and novelist George Macdonald (1824-1905), and his daughter
Sir Walter Scott, 19th century. Creator: UnknownSir Walter Scott, 19th century. Portrait of Scott (1771-1832), prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet, author of " Ivanhoe"
Robert Burns, (1821). Creator: FreemanRobert Burns, (1821). Portrait of Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796). A pioneer of the Romantic movement, his birthday is celebrated annually by Scots with a traditional supper on Burns Night
Aesop, the Drunken rhyming Cobler of Eton, Creator: Robert GravesAesop, the Drunken rhyming Cobler of Eton, c1819. Portrait of a man smoking a clay pipe
Rev. Thomas Gisborne, M. A. c1814. Creator: Henry MeyerRev. Thomas Gisborne, M.A. c1814. Portrait of English Anglican priest and poet Thomas Gisborne (1758-1846). He was a member of the Clapham Sect in London
Francis Beaumont. Creator: EvansFrancis Beaumont. Portrait of Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English playwright and poet
Francis Beaumont. Creator: William EvansFrancis Beaumont. Portrait of Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English playwright and poet
Joannes Gower, c1727. Creator: UnknownJoannes Gower, c1727. Portrait of English poet John Gower (c1330-1408), a friend and contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer. He is known primarily for three major works
Henrik Ibsen, late 19th century, (1947). Creator: UnknownHenrik Ibsen, late 19th century, (1947). Rear view of Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet Henrik Ibsen 1828-1906)
Bobby Burns. Creator: UnknownBobby Burns. Portrait of Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796), a pioneer of the Romantic movement
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, c1546, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: John CochranHenry Howard, Earl of Surrey, c1546, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Howard (1517-1547), an English aristocrat and poet, who was executed for treason by King Henry VIII in 1547
Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset, c1600, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: William Thomas FryThomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset, c1600, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset (1536-1608), English statesman and poet
Sir Philip Sidney, c1576, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: UnknownSir Philip Sidney, c1576, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English poet, courtier, scholar and soldier Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age
Thomas Moore, early 19th century. Creator: G AdcockThomas Moore, early 19th century. Portrait of Irish poet Thomas Moore (1779-1852)
Gothe, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Albert Henry PayneGothe, 19th century. Engraving after a painting by Ludwig von Schwanthaler of a statue designed by him of German writer, poet, dramatist and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)
Tasso in Prison, (1839), 1937. Creator: Eugene DelacroixTasso in Prison, 1839, (1937). Torquato Tasso (1544-1595) Italian poet of the Renaissance From " French Painting and the Nineteenth Century", by James Laver. [B. T
Cowley, c1800. Creator: A SmithCowley, c1800. Portrait of English poet Abraham Cowley (1618-1667)
Milton, c1800. Creator: HiltonMilton, c1800. Portrait of English writer and poet John Milton (1608-1674). Milton, author of " Paradise Lost", became totally blind in about 1652
Milton, (mid 19th century). Creator: William FrenchMilton, (mid 19th century). Portrait of English poet John Milton (1608-1674), whose most famous work is his epic " Paradise Lost", first published in 1667
Alfred Noyes, 1928. Creator: Frank E SlaterAlfred Noyes, 1928. Portrait of British poet, short-story writer and playwright Alfred Noyes (1880-1958). From " The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1928"
W. H. Davies, 1928. Creator: Frank E SlaterW. H. Davies, 1928. Portrait of Welsh poet and writer William Henry Davies (1871-1940). From " The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1928". [Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, London, 1928]
The Hon. Maurice Baring, 1928. Creator: Frank E SlaterThe Hon. Maurice Baring, 1928. Portrait of British dramatist, poet, translator, travel writer and war correspondent Maurice Baring (1874-1945)
Miltons Statue Outside His Own Burial-Place in the City, c1935. Creator: UnknownMiltons Statue Outside His Own Burial-Place in the City, c1935. Sculpture of the English poet John Milton (1608-1674) at the church of St Giles Cripplegate in the City of London
Captain Fisher doesn t think he can do it at the price, 1897. Creator: John LeechCaptain Fisher doesn t think he can do it at the price, 1897. Possibly a caricature of English poet and soldier Captain Payne Fisher (1616-1693)
Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832, 1820-1826, (1942). Creator: Thomas LawrenceSir Walter Scott 1771-1832, 1942. From " English Novelists", by Elizabeth Bowen. [Collins, London, 1942]
Henrik Ibsen, the poet to whom all the world pays homage, at home Christiania, Norway, c1905Henrik Ibsen, the poet to whom all the world pays homage, in his home at Christiania, Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]
Ulrich Von Hutten, (1933). Creator: UnknownUlrich Von Hutten, (1933). Portrait of German scholar, poet and satirist Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523), a follower of Martin Luther and a Protestant reformer
Torquato Tasso, (1933). Creator: UnknownTorquato Tasso, (1933). Portrait of Italian poet Torquato Tasso (1544-1595), best known for his 1580 poem " La Gerusalemme liberata" (Jerusalem Delivered)
Edmund Spenser, (1933). Creator: UnknownEdmund Spenser, (1933). Portrait of English poet Edmund Spenser (1552-1599), Poet Laureate to Queen Elizabeth I. From " Gestalten Der Weltgeschichte"
Jonathan Swift, (1933). Creator: UnknownJonathan Swift, (1933). Portrait of Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet Jonathan Swift (1667-1746), author of " Gullivers Travels"
Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, (1933). Creator: UnknownChristian Fü rchtegott Gellert, (1933). Portrait of German poet Christian Furchtegott Gellert (1715-1769). From " Gestalten Der Weltgeschichte"
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, (1933). Creator: UnknownFriedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, (1933). Portrait of German poet Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803), best known for his epic poem " Der Messias" (The Messiah)
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, (1933). Creator: UnknownJohann Wolfgang Von Goethe, (1933). Portrait of German writer, poet, dramatist and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832). Goethe was chief minister of state at Weimar
Jean Racine, (1933). Creator: UnknownJean Racine, (1933). Portrait of French poet and dramatist Jean Racine (1639-1699), one of the big three of 17th century France (along with Molie re and Corneille)