Elcock Collection

On the rails at Goodwood by Howard K Elcock
An illustration showing how the Goodwood meeting at the end of the Season was as much a picnic party as a race meeting, with smart spectators enjoying a picnic lunch

Riviera holiday makers on the piste
Illustration by William Heath Robinson showing skiiers intrigued by the appearance of glamorous Howard. K. Elcock characters

Skiiers out of place in the Riviera
A humorous illustration showing out of place William Heath Robinson characters receiving curious glances from glamorous holiday makers in a Howard. K. Elcock illustration

Seaside scene, Spotting the Winner, by Howard K Elcock. Showing stylish man, and woman on bench beneath trees, with man driving Rolls Royce along sea front. With pier and pavilion in background

Page from The Bystander reporting on the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924. Illustration by Howard K. Elcock show the Hong Kong gateway, with a Chinese junk and shops. Date: 1924

Supper dance in progress at Kettner s
A supper dance in progress at Kettners in 1926. The Bystander writes, At this famous restaurant, which has now regained the popularity which made it so established a success in the Edwardian period

Man Hitting Flies off Man trying to putt on golf course Date: 1912

Sky Scrapers by Howard K. Elcock
A man in a natty dressing gown shaves in front of a mirror over a sink of steaming, soapy water in a plane high above the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Date: 1929

Gay Pageantry at Royal Ascot by Howard Elcock
The picturesque and fashionable crowd in the stands at Royal Ascot watch as the horses and their jockeys gallop past during a race. Date: 1928

Contributors to the Bystander Christmas Number 1929
Advertisement IN The Bystander magazine for its forthcoming Christmas number with contributions from artists and writers whose portraits are featured - Miss Storm Jameson, D. B

Bystander masthead 1929, society at an ice rink
Lovely illustrated design by Howard K. Elcock for The Bystander magazines masthead depicting fashionable society at an ice rink

Colour illustration by Howard K. Elcock
Colour illustration showing a dramatic dance performance. Date: 24th February 1926

Chorus Gentlemen by Howard K. Elcock
A lady in evening dress plays a grand piano, while a gentleman in white tie contemplates a group of framed portraits on the mantlepiece. Note the copy of The Bystander on the grand piano. Date: 1927

Chelsea Arts Ball - group including artists Howard Elcock
A group of revellers in fancy dress costume at the Annual Chelsea Arts Ball. Numbered as 1. Mr E. Sturt, 2. Captain A. Mills, 3. Major Blackwell, 4 Mr H.C.B

Fate-Vos Yeux by Howard Elcock - Monte Carlo casino, 1926
Scene in the casino at Monte Carlo, where smart society in evening dress win and lose a fortune at the tables. Date: 1926

Royal Wedding 1923 - The Wing Commander by Elcock
Symbolic illustration by Howard K. Elcock celebrating the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey on 26 April 1923

A Line Study in Everyones Sketch Book by Howard Elcock
An artists fantasy - a shapely woman in a skimpy bathing costume decorated with a riotous pattern uses a pier as a catwalk as she is sketched by numerous identikit artists

And Never a Cross Word by Howard K. Elcock
A nonchalant young woman in crossword themed pyjamas leaves a hotel bathroom. She smokes a cigarette and swans off oblivious to the waiting queue of other hotel guests who have obviously been there

Heads Up- Tails Down by Howard K. Elcock
An impression of the famous Roulette Room in the Casino at Monte Carlo. Although baccarat and other games of chance are played

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"Elcock: Capturing the Essence of Riviera Holiday Makers on the Piste" Step into a world of elegance and glamour as Howard K. Elcock takes us on a visual journey through the Riviera. In his masterpiece, "On the Rails at Goodwood, " he transports us to a time where sophistication met adrenaline, capturing skiers out of place in this picturesque paradise. In another enchanting scene titled "Seaside Scene, Spotting the Winner, " Elcock showcases a stylish man and woman seated on a bench beneath towering trees. As they admire a man driving his Rolls Royce along the seafront, with an iconic pier and pavilion in the background, we are reminded of an era when opulence was intertwined with leisurely strolls by the shore. Turning back time to 1924, Elcock presents us with a page from The Bystander reporting on the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. This snapshot immerses us in an atmosphere filled with excitement and wonder as visitors explore grand exhibits that showcased Britain's imperial might. From lavish supper dances at Kettner's to unexpected encounters like "Man Hitting Flies off Man Trying to Putt on Golf Course" dating back to 1912, Elcock captures moments that transcend time. His work extends beyond mere illustrations; it tells stories that transport us into different worlds. With "Sky Scrapers, " Elcock unveils yet another facet of his artistic prowess – showcasing towering buildings against vast cityscapes that epitomize progress and modernity. Meanwhile, "Gay Pageantry at Royal Ascot" brings alive scenes filled with vibrant colors and exuberant celebrations during one of England's most prestigious horse racing events. As we delve deeper into history through these captivating images, we discover contributors who shaped The Bystander Christmas Number 1929 – individuals whose creativity knew no bounds.