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Ruskin Collection

"Exploring the Life and Legacy of Ruskin: A Glimpse into the World of John Ruskin" John Ruskin, a prominent figure in the 19th century

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Creator: John Everett Millais

John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Creator: John Everett Millais
John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Portrait of English artist, critic and author John Ruskin (1819-1900), by his friend John Everett Millais

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin Selfportrait

John Ruskin Selfportrait
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer as a young man. Date: 1819 - 1900

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin / Photo / Desk

John Ruskin / Photo / Desk
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer Photograph sitting at his desk

Background imageRuskin Collection: The Valley of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, ca. 1866. Creator: John Ruskin

The Valley of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, ca. 1866. Creator: John Ruskin
The Valley of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, ca. 1866

Background imageRuskin Collection: The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin

The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin. " An enormous foam globe, on which reclined the little old gentleman." Date: First published: 1851

Background imageRuskin Collection: Whistler V Ruskin

Whistler V Ruskin
Punch comments on the Whistler-Ruskin libel case, in which Whistler was awarded one farthing damages

Background imageRuskin Collection: Preraphaelites Mocked

Preraphaelites Mocked
Millais, Rossetti and Hunt ride a donkey monogrammed JR (Ruskin) - a mischievous parody of Millais painting Sir Isumbras at the ford

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin (Fun)

John Ruskin (Fun)
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer satirised for his views on the aesthetic life Date: 1819 - 1900

Background imageRuskin Collection: JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900). English caricature lithograph, 1872, by Adriano Cecioni

JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900). English caricature lithograph, 1872, by Adriano Cecioni

Background imageRuskin Collection: Ruskins home Brantwood

Ruskins home Brantwood
Ruskins home at Brantwood, in the English Lake District

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin, Tree Study, British, 8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900, pen and black

John Ruskin, Tree Study, British, 8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900, pen and black ink with blue-gray and gray washes over graphite on wove paper

Background imageRuskin Collection: Effie Gray, John Everett Millais, and their daughters Effie and Mary, 21 July 1865, (1948)

Effie Gray, John Everett Millais, and their daughters Effie and Mary, 21 July 1865, (1948)
Effie Gray, John Everett Millais, and their daughters Effie and Mary at 7 Cromwell Place, 21 July 1865, (1948). British Pre-Raphaelite painter Millais with his family

Background imageRuskin Collection: Ruskin Hall, Bournville village

Ruskin Hall, Bournville village

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin at Brantwood

John Ruskin at Brantwood

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin

John Ruskin

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin Victorian Author

John Ruskin Victorian Author

Background imageRuskin Collection: William Morris and Co Ltd Stained Glass

William Morris and Co Ltd Stained Glass
An illustration of some stained glass windows erected at Langton Matravers Church, Dorset, by William Morris & Co, Ltd. Date: circa 1915

Background imageRuskin Collection: Ruskin Spear, English painter and art teacher

Ruskin Spear, English painter and art teacher
Ruskin Spear (1911-1990), English painter and art teacher. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageRuskin Collection: The South West Portico of St, (pencil and brown wash heightened with white

The South West Portico of St, (pencil and brown wash heightened with white
652043 The South West Portico of St, (pencil and brown wash heightened with white, on an etched base) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); 43.2x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRuskin Collection: Housing of the working classes (b / w photo)

Housing of the working classes (b / w photo)
6013480 Housing of the working classes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Housing of the working classes)

Background imageRuskin Collection: Ruskins Home, Brantwood, in the Lake Country (b / w photo)

Ruskins Home, Brantwood, in the Lake Country (b / w photo)
5989028 Ruskins Home, Brantwood, in the Lake Country (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruskins Home, Brantwood, in the Lake Country)

Background imageRuskin Collection: Photograph of Ruskin Arms, East Ham, London

Photograph of Ruskin Arms, East Ham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageRuskin Collection: Portrait Bust of John Ruskin, 1881 (marble)

Portrait Bust of John Ruskin, 1881 (marble)
1217908 Portrait Bust of John Ruskin, 1881 (marble) by Boehm, Joseph Edgar (1834-90); 63x46 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; British, out of copyright

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin, 1854 (oil on canvas)

John Ruskin, 1854 (oil on canvas)
1217972 John Ruskin, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 71.3x60.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageRuskin Collection: There was a young Girl of Dolforgan (engraving)

There was a young Girl of Dolforgan (engraving)
3622942 There was a young Girl of Dolforgan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Girl of Dolforgan)

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin, 1854 (oil on canvas)

John Ruskin, 1854 (oil on canvas)
867736 John Ruskin, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 78.7x68 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageRuskin Collection: The Opening of Keble College, Oxford (engraving)

The Opening of Keble College, Oxford (engraving)
729251 The Opening of Keble College, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Keble College, Oxford)

Background imageRuskin Collection: Ruskin in his Study (b / w photo)

Ruskin in his Study (b / w photo)
5989027 Ruskin in his Study (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruskin in his Study)

Background imageRuskin Collection: Ruskins Early Home at Herne Hill, now for Sale (b / w photo)

Ruskins Early Home at Herne Hill, now for Sale (b / w photo)
1598622 Ruskins Early Home at Herne Hill, now for Sale (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruskins Early Home at Herne Hill, now for Sale)

Background imageRuskin Collection: Mountainous Landscape in Italy : 'Il Resegone', 1885. Creator: Frank Randal

Mountainous Landscape in Italy : "Il Resegone", 1885. Creator: Frank Randal
Mountainous Landscape in Italy : " Il Resegone", 1885. Formerly attributed to John Ruskin

Background imageRuskin Collection: May Day - Whitelands College, Kings Road, Chelsea, London

May Day - Whitelands College, Kings Road, Chelsea, London
Date: 1919

Background imageRuskin Collection: INSPIRED BY RUSKIN 1874

INSPIRED BY RUSKIN 1874
Inspired by their professor John Ruskin, Oxford students blister their hands making a road on a farm at Hinkney, thereby learning that work is a form of art. Or something. Date: 1874

Background imageRuskin Collection: RUSKINS MAY QUEEN

RUSKINS MAY QUEEN
Ruskins May Festival at Whitelands College, Chelsea - the May Queen in a dress designed by Kate Greenaway Date: 1889

Background imageRuskin Collection: SPIRIT PHOTO DEANE

SPIRIT PHOTO DEANE
Mrs Mackenzie sits, unaware that the spirit of John Ruskin is floating over her right shoulder Date: 1920s

Background imageRuskin Collection: Loggia of the Ducal Palace, Venice, 1849-50. Creator: John Ruskin

Loggia of the Ducal Palace, Venice, 1849-50. Creator: John Ruskin
Loggia of the Ducal Palace, Venice, 1849-50

Background imageRuskin Collection: Berkshire RG4 6 Map

Berkshire RG4 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Berkshire RG4 6

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin, 1879, (1943). Creator: Hubert von Herkomer

John Ruskin, 1879, (1943). Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
John Ruskin, 1879, (1943). Portrait of English author and critic John Ruskin (1819-1900). Ruskin was a leading art and social critic, author, poet and artist of the Victorian period

Background imageRuskin Collection: Brantwood, Coniston. - Residence of Mr. Ruskin, c1870

Brantwood, Coniston. - Residence of Mr. Ruskin, c1870. Grade II listed historic house overlooking Coniston Water in Cumbria, England, dedicated to John Ruskin, one of its final owners

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin, English art critic, artist and philosopher

John Ruskin, English art critic, artist and philosopher
John Ruskin (1819-1900), English art critic, artist and philosopher. Date: late 19th century

Background imageRuskin Collection: Swiss Mountain Landscape, 19th century. Artist: John Ruskin

Swiss Mountain Landscape, 19th century. Artist: John Ruskin
Swiss Mountain Landscape, 19th century

Background imageRuskin Collection: Study of Shipping, 1876. Artist: John Ruskin

Study of Shipping, 1876. Artist: John Ruskin
Study of Shipping, 1876

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, 1865. Artist: Elliott & Fry

John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, 1865. Artist: Elliott & Fry
John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, 1865. Ruskin (1819-1900) was a supporter of the Pre-Raphaelites and an inspiration for the Arts and Crafts movement

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, c1897. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe

John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, c1897. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, c1897. Ruskin (1819-1900) was a supporter of the Pre-Raphaelites and an inspiration for the Arts and Crafts movement

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, and William Holman Hunt, English artist, 1865

John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, and William Holman Hunt, English artist, 1865. Ruskin (1819-1900) was a supporter of the Pre-Raphaelites and an inspiration for the Arts

Background imageRuskin Collection: John Ruskin 1819-1900, 1879, (1947). Artist: Hubert von Herkomer

John Ruskin 1819-1900, 1879, (1947). Artist: Hubert von Herkomer
John Ruskin 1819-1900, 1879, (1947). John Ruskin, English critic, poet and artist, c1880s. Ruskin (1819-1900) was a leading art and social critic, author

Background imageRuskin Collection: Ruskin in the Land of His Inspiration, c1925. Artist: Charles Dudley Tennant

Ruskin in the Land of His Inspiration, c1925. Artist: Charles Dudley Tennant
Ruskin in the Land of His Inspiration, c1925. John Ruskin, (1819-1900), English art critic. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 3 by Harold Wheeler. [The Waverley Book Company, Ltd

Background imageRuskin Collection: Ruskin and Holman Hunt Enjoy a Conversation On Art, c1925. Artist: Frederick Hollyer

Ruskin and Holman Hunt Enjoy a Conversation On Art, c1925. Artist: Frederick Hollyer
Ruskin and Holman Hunt Enjoy a Conversation On Art, c1925. John Ruskin, (1819-1900), English art critic. William Holman Hunt, (1827-1910), English painter

Background imageRuskin Collection: A Grey Morning Near Venice, 19th century. Artist: John Ruskin

A Grey Morning Near Venice, 19th century. Artist: John Ruskin
A Grey Morning Near Venice, 19th century. From The Studio Volume 26. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1902]



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"Exploring the Life and Legacy of Ruskin: A Glimpse into the World of John Ruskin" John Ruskin, a prominent figure in the 19th century, left an indelible mark on various fields such as art criticism, social theory, and literature. Born in 1819, his influence extended well beyond his time. In 1853-1854, he sat for a self-portrait by John Everett Millais, capturing his contemplative nature. Ruskin's passion for photography is evident in a photo taken at his desk. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into the mind of this intellectual powerhouse who tirelessly pursued knowledge and shared it with others. The Valley of Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland held a special place in Ruskin's heart. His painting from around 1866 showcases his love for nature's beauty and its ability to inspire creativity. One of Ruskin's notable literary contributions was "The King of the Golden River. " This fairy tale captivated readers with its enchanting narrative and moral lessons that still resonate today. Even amidst serious pursuits, Ruskin had moments filled with fun and laughter. The caricature lithograph by Adriano Cecioni portrays him playfully engaging with life while maintaining his distinctive appearance. Ruskin found himself embroiled in controversies too; one such instance was Whistler v Ruskin trial where their artistic ideologies clashed head-on. It shed light on differing perspectives within the art world during that era. Despite facing mockery from some quarters like the Pre-Raphaelites Mocked movement depicted through satirical cartoons, Ruskin remained steadfast in championing truthfulness and sincerity in art. Brantwood served as home to this remarkable man whose ideas shaped generations to come. It stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as visitors can explore not only physical artifacts but also immerse themselves in the spirit that once resided there.