Literary Illustrations

Vintage illustrations enhance literary works, depicting engaging scenes with intricate details suitable for stories of the time.

Quasimodo swings from the bell. Date: First published: 1831
Quasimodo swings from the bell. Date: First published: 1831
32 assets in this story
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Adrien Lavieille (1818-1862), engraver. "Declaration of love." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101785-24 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Anonymous. "La Skin de Chagrin", novel by Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), illustrated edition. "Raphaël de Valentin chasing Mr. Poriquet from home". Steel engraving. Edition H. Delloye and Victor Lecou, 1838. Paris, Maison de Balzac. Steel engraving, illustration, the skin of sorrow, illustrious work, novel, litter work
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Henri-Charles-Antoine Baron (1816-1885) and Charles Beyer (born in 1792). "La Skin de Chagrin", novel by Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), illustrated edition. "The banquet at Tailfer, at the living room". Steel engraving. Edition H. Delloye and Victor Lecou, 1838. Paris, Maison de Balzac. Steel engraving, illustration, the skin of sorrow, illustrious work, novel, litter work
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and César button (1824-1885), engraver. "Distraction." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Dranitiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101791-1 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Janet-Lange (1815-1872) and Adolphe Torlet. "La Skin de Chagrin", novel by Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), illustrated edition. "Aquilina". Etching. 1838. Paris, Maison de Balzac. Etching, illustration, the skin of sorrow, illustrious work, novel, literary work
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Johannot, Tony (Antoine Johannot, dit) (1803-1852). Pisan, HélioDore (1822-1890). "Hugo, Balzac, Dumas, Sue". Balzac, Honoré de (1799-1850). Hugo, Victor (1802-1885). Dumas, Alexandre (1802-1870). Sue, Eugène (1804-1857). engraving. 1848. Paris, house of Balzac. 145720-8
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Honoré Daumier, Le printemps annonçant son retour à Paris, 19th century Le printemps annonçant son retour à Paris
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Villégiature, from Croquis d'Été, published in Le Charivari, August 22, 1856. Artist: Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808-1879 Valmondois). Dimensions: Sheet: 10 1/2 × 10 3/16 in. (26.7 × 25.9 cm)Image: 10 9/16 × 9 3/4 in. (26.8 × 24.7 cm). Printer: Destouches (Paris). Publisher: Aaron Martinet (French, 1762-1841). Series/Portfolio: Croquis d'Été. Date: August 22, 1856. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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La Grande Ville: Nouveau Tableau de Paris Comique, Critique et Philosophique, by Paul de Kock. Paris (Maresq)1844. 2 vols. Author: Written by Charles-Paul de Kock (French, 1794-1871). Illustrator: Illustrated by Charles-François Daubigny (French, Paris 1817-1878 Paris). Publisher: Published by Maresq (French). Date: 1844. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Quasimodo swings from the bell. Date: First published: 1831
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Adrien Lavieille (1818-1862), engraver. "The interrogue winner defeated him." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101780-15 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Anonymous. "La Skin de Chagrin", novel by Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), illustrated edition. "Portrait of a creditor". Steel engraving. Edition H. Delloye and Victor Lecou, 1838. Paris, Maison de Balzac. Steel engraving, illustration, the skin of sorrow, illustrious work, novel, litter work
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Janet-Langge (1815-1872) and Philibert Langlois. "La Skin de Chagrin", novel by Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), illustrated edition. "Young chop". Steel engraving. Edition H. Delloye and Victor Lecou, 1838. Paris, Maison de Balzac. Steel engraving, illustration, the skin of sorrow, illustrious work, novel, litter work
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Romance popular sobre la Inquisición, grabado al boj realizado en Barcelona el 1860 en la imprenta de Ignacio Estivill.
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Paul Riault (19th century), engraver. "The unfortunate Sieur de Bridoré kills herself for her." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101781-29 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Paul Riault (19th century), engraver. "Chimera." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101788-8 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Crime Never Before Seen! (Tomás Sanchez). José Guadalupe Posada; Mexican, 1852-1913. Date: 1902-1913. Dimensions: 301 x 200 mm. Relief engraving on wove paper. Origin: Mexico. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Gérard (19th century), engraver. "The parish priest of Azay." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101784-17 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Title page with vignette of Demeter goddess of agriculture with scythe amid statuary in a park. Engraving by Pillement finished by Nee after a painting by Percier and Thibaut from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau's Traite des Arbres et Arbustes, Paris, 1804-1819.
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Charles Jattiot (19th century), engraver. "The prisoner." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101600-28 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Paul Riault (19th century), engraver. "Provigate care at the Phew." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101783-8 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Adrien Lavieille (1818-1862), engraver. "Monsignor Sardini." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101786-20 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Émile Crépeaux (born in 1828), engraver. "Mauldicts paiges." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101600-18 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Janot leaves the inn without paying; unknown, Pille, Charles Henri (1844-1897); 1904 (1904-00-00-1904-00-00);
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer. François-Pierre-Jean-Désiré Dumont (19th century), engraver. "Takeoff." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101600-20 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Horrible Murder! Túxpan. José Guadalupe Posada; Mexican, 1852-1913. Date: 1905-1915. Dimensions: . Relief engraving on wove paper. Origin: Mexico. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.
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Artes y oficios de Barcelona. Vendedores ambulantes voceros. Baladrers. Vendedora de asaduras.
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Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Christmas-Eugène Sotain (1816-1874), engraver. "Reconstitution." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101600-30 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving
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Coat of arms of the Margraviate of Susa, Piedmont, with towers on red and silver fields, and the Margraviate of Montferrat, Piedmont, with silver chief on red field. Marquisats: Suze, Monferrat. Handcoloured woodblock engraving from Hierosme de Baras Le Blason des Armoiries, Chez Rolet Boutonne, Paris, 1628.
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PERRO HUSMEANDO. CULTURA COLIMENSE. - COLECCION DIEGO RIVERA. ARTE PRECOLOMBINO DEL OCCIDENTE DE MEXICO, LAMINA 86. Location: INSTITUTO DE COOPERACION IBEROAMERICANA. MADRID. SPAIN.
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GRABADO - VASIJA DE PATZCUARO - MUSEO DE MICHOACAN. Location: INSTITUTO DE COOPERACION IBEROAMERICANA. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Title page from 'moralitie du someil' (Morality of sleep) by Paul Éluard. Designed by Rene Magritte. Éditions de l'aiguille aimantée, 1941. Paul Éluard (1895 - 1952) was a French surrealist poet. René Magritte (1898 - 1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist.