Bewick Collection

Bewick / Honey Badger
(mellivora capensis) aka RATEL This mustolid is so named, curiously enough, because like Pooh it is excessively fond of honey. It lives in South Africa

Bewicks Workshop
The exterior of Thomas Bewicks workshop, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Date: 1753 - 1828

BEWICK: HANGED MAN. Wood engraving, early 19th century, by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

Hare (Bewick)
lepus timidus Harmless and inoffensive... fearful of every danger and attentive to every alarm, the Hare is continually upon the watch

Bewick / Margay
(Felix wiedi) a nocturnal cat with exceptional climbing ability, able to hang from a bough with one paw

Hedgehog (Bewick)
erinaceus europeus also known as the Urchin This is the common hedgehog, much loved though, alas, too often the victim of motorists

Wild Cattle
Bewick depicts two kinds of English wild cattle. Above is the Chillingham sort, of which he will later make one of his finest engravings. Both are rare even in his day

Thomas Bewick at Work
THOMAS BEWICK The eminent engraver and his assistants making woodcuts of stuffed birds

Greenland Dog
Buffon classifies it as Chien de Sibirie and Bewick admits that the Greenland Dog is somewhat similar to the native dogs of Siberia, Lapland and Iceland

Bewick / Red Squirrel
(sciurus vulgaris) This is the so-called red squirrel, once widely prevalent in Britain but now largely displaced by its grey cousin from America

Bewick / Mouflon
Linnaeus considered the mouflon a goat (capra ammon) but it is now classified as a sheep, indeed the smallest wild sheep and ancestor of all domestic breeds

Giraffe (Bewick)
giraffa camelopardalis The Cameleopard as it is known in Bewicks day is the worlds tallest animal, standing over 5.5m tall. The okapi is a relative

Lion (Bewick)
Felis leo This animal is produced in Africa, and the hottest parts of Asia according to Bewick

Guinea fowl and young. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Bewicks Birthplace
Thomas Bewicks birthplace in the village of Cherryburn, near Ovingham, about 12 miles west of Newcastle. Date: 1753

Cygnus columbianus, tundra swan
Plate 10 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

MAN, EARTH & CLOUDS. Wood engraving by Thomas Bewick, early 19th century

BEWICK: BOY WITH HOOP. Wood engraving by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

Platypus (Bewick)
ORNITHORHYNCHUS ANATINUS At the time Bewick engraved this, the animal had not been named : some naturalists even suspected the creature was a fake

Fieldmouse (Bewick)
mus sylvaticus - the LONG- TAILED FIELD-MOUSE : this is the Country Mouse of Aesops fable, who prefers to risk reapers and predator birds to adopting an urban lifestyle

Hyena (Bewick)
canis hyaena THE STRIPED HYENA Its eyes are remarkably wild, sullen and ferocious

Shorteared Bat (Bewick)
SHORT-EARED BAT vespertilio murinus can be distinguished from the long-eared bat by the fact that its ears are shorter. Also its twice the size

Bewick / Wombat
(Vombatus ursinus) A bear-like marsupial who lives in Australia and burrows extensive tunnels. Date: 1790

Ferret (Bewick)
Mustela furo. A kind of polecat, used by hunters to drive rabbits from their burrows

Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell (1725-95)
531758 Dishley (New Leicester) sheep. Breed result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell (1725-95) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire, England

CAMEL (BEWICK)
Camelus bactrianus : you can drink its milk, ride it, use it to transport your merchan- -dise - and when it dies you can eat it and weave its hair into clothing or furnishings. Date: 1790

Bewicks Workshop, St Nicholas Churchyard, Newcastle (engraving)
2788304 Bewicks Workshop, St Nicholas Churchyard, Newcastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bewicks Workshop, St Nicholas Churchyard, Newcastle)

Stoat with dead bird, by Thomas Bewick
Stoat with dead bird. Artist: Thomas Bewick. circa 1790s

Song Thrush
Song thrush on branch. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Siberian chipmunk on branch. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Sedge Warbler
Sedge warbler perched on branch. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Grizzly bear. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Great tit sitting on branch. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Emaciated horse in bleak winter landscape. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Dalmatian dog. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Cuckoo with spread wings on branch. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Bull. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Blackcap sitting on branch. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Wild Bull of Chillingham Castle. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Redwing. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Kangaroo rat beside rocks. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Monkeys
The Varied Monkey or Mona on tree branches. Artist: Thomas Bewick

Birthplace and Graves of Bewick and his Brother Robert (engraving)
1609004 Birthplace and Graves of Bewick and his Brother Robert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace and Graves of Bewick and his Brother Robert)

Bewicks Grave, Ovingham (engraving)
2788303 Bewicks Grave, Ovingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bewicks Grave, Ovingham)

The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving)
1037753 The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated)

BEWICK AT WORK
THOMAS BEWICK The eminent engraver and his assistants making woodcuts of stuffed birds. Date: 1753 - 1828

British Wild or Park Cattle, 1790. Artist: Thomas Bewick
British Wild or Park Cattle. Ancient breed surviving in few small herds in Britain through having been enparked centuries ago

Illustration - Scarecrow, woodcut by Thomas Bewick
PM-9975 Illustration - Scarecrow, woodcut by Thomas Bewick Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Bewick: The Enigmatic World of Nature and Artistry" Step into Bewick's Workshop, where the extraordinary comes to life. Known for his exceptional wood engravings, Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) captured the essence of creatures like the fearless Honey Badger and swift Margay in stunning detail. One of his most iconic works is "Bewick: Hanged Man, " a haunting wood engraving from the early 19th century that leaves viewers pondering its deeper meaning. In another masterpiece, Bewick portrays a lively Hare with such precision that you can almost feel its energy leaping off the page. But it wasn't just about animals for Bewick; he also depicted landscapes and natural elements. His portrayal of Wild Cattle roaming freely evokes a sense of untamed beauty, while his depiction of Cygnus columbianus, the majestic tundra swan, showcases nature's gracefulness. In "MAN, EARTH & CLOUDS, " an enchanting wood engraving by Bewick himself, we witness humanity's connection to both earth and sky - a reminder of our place within this vast universe. Thomas Bewick was not only an artist but also a dedicated craftsman. Witness him at work in his studio as he meticulously carves out each intricate detail on pieces like "Bewick / Red Squirrel" or "Bewick / Mouflon. " His dedication to perfection shines through every stroke. Throughout history, few artists have managed to capture nature's essence quite like Thomas Bewick did. From fierce predators like the Honey Badger to delicate creatures like Hedgehogs - all brought to life through his masterful engravings. Explore the world through Bewicks' eyes and discover why his art continues to captivate audiences even today.