Beowulf Collection

Beowulf manuscript page
Page from the Old English manuscript of " Beowulf" in the British Museum. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Beowulf & Dragon
Beowulf, now an old man, uses his young companion Wiglafs shield to defend himself against the fire dragon

Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Kelmscott Press: Page from The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type, c. 1895, (1914). Artist: William Morris
Kelmscott Press: Page from The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type, c.1895, (1914). Page from The Tale of Beowulf Done Out of the Old English Tongue. Trans. By William Morris and A. J. Wyatt

Grendels Arm Ripped
Beowulf, who has the strength of thirty men, rips off the arm of Grendel the monster

Old Denish Types--Beowulf and Methorn (engraving)
655233 Old Denish Types--Beowulf and Methorn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Denish Types--Beowulf and Methorn)

BEOWULF'S DEATH
The elderly Beowulf finally dies after an encounter with a dragon

Detail of an animal head carving, from a sledge found with the Oseberg ship (wood)
KND176630 Detail of an animal head carving, from a sledge found with the Oseberg ship (wood) by Viking, (9th century); Viking Ship Museum, Oslo, Norway

The warden challenges Beowulf (colour litho)
2780516 The warden challenges Beowulf (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The warden challenges Beowulf)

Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel (litho)
3101661 Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel (litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel)

Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth (litho)
3101667 Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth (litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth)

"Both warriors stood behind the iron shield"(litho)
3101662 " Both warriors stood behind the iron shield" (litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beowulf fights with Grendels mother (engraving)
5203943 Beowulf fights with Grendels mother (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beowulf fights with Grendels mother)

The gleeman sings the deeds of Beowulf (colour litho)
3099597 The gleeman sings the deeds of Beowulf (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beowulf finds the head of Aschere (litho)
3101666 Beowulf finds the head of Aschere (litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beowulf finds the head of Aschere)

The death of Beowulf (litho)
3101663 The death of Beowulf (litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Beowulf)

"The demon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them"(litho)
3101658 " The demon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them" (litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Death of Beowulf, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
The Death of Beowulf, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf replies haughtily to Hunferth, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Aschere is Hrothgars most trusted warrior who is killed by the monster Grendels mother

The Daemon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them, 1910. Artist
The Daemon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them, 1910. Beowulf, hero of the Geats, faces the first of three battles

Kraka (Aslaug), 1862. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

King Heimer and Aslaug, 1856. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

BEOWULF, 1000 A. D. A page from the unique manuscript of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem
BEOWULF, 1000 A.D. A page from the unique manuscript of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem written on vellum in England about 1000 AD

German Shepherd Beowulf

Grendels Mother
Beowulf has an underwater fight with the mother of the monster Grendel

Beowulf & Aschere
Beowulf finds the severed head of his comrade Aschere (a victim of Grendel the monster)

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"Beowulf: A Legendary Tale of Heroism and Adventure" The Beowulf manuscript page, a precious relic that holds the ancient story's secrets. Beowulf stands fearlessly against the mighty dragon, ready for an epic battle. Kelmscott Press brings The Tale to life with exquisite artistry in 1895. Grendel's arm ripped asunder by the indomitable strength of Beowulf, a triumph over evil. Old Danish types immortalize the heroic saga and Methorn through intricate engravings. John Henry Frederick Bacon captures the intense moment when Beowulf severs Grendel's head in 1910. Witnessing BEOWULF'S DEATH, a poignant reminder of mortality even for legendary figures. An intricately carved animal head from Oseberg ship echoes the mythical world depicted in Beowulf. The warden challenges Beowulf, igniting anticipation for an epic clash between two formidable warriors. With sheer determination, Beowulf beheads Grendel once again in this powerful lithograph artwork. Beautifully illustrated lithograph depicts haughty yet courageous response from Beowolf to Hunferth A scene frozen in time.