Crowquill Collection

Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872
3083296 Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English author, illustrator and artist who wrote under the pseudonym of Alfred Crowquill)

Henry II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

James I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
James I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Railway Mania - illustration by Alfred Crowquill - a steam train running out of track as it heads to the edge of the precipice... Date: 1845

Railway Mania - written and illustrated by Alfred Crowquill. Date: 1845

Railway Mania - text written by Alfred Crowquill. Date: 1845

Twelfth Night characters by Alfred Crowquill
Twelfth Night (6 January) characters by Alfred Crowquill. 19th century

The Lord of Misrule. 19th century

Beating the Bounds in London
Beating the bounds in London - an old custom. 1883

A party of mummers. 19th century

Music cover, Old King Cole, His Life & Death, A New Song by N Hounneman, arranged by As Rich, drawn by Alfred Crowquill. circa 1850

Illustration, Strawberries and cream. first published 1838

Illustration, Still the glass says very wet. first published 1838

Illustration, an Epicurean. first published 1838

Illustration, Bowled out. first published 1838

Illustration, One that got away. first published 1838

Illustration, Fisherman about to fall into the water. first published 1838

Illustration, Fisherman fast asleep. first published 1838

Illustration, Ambition - climbing to reach a pig on a pole. first published 1838

Illustration, A Stalking Horse. first published 1838

Illustration, A Picnic. first published 1838

Illustration, A Leap in the Dark. first published 1838

Alfred Crowquill (Alfred Henry Forrester), English artist
Alfred Crowquill (Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804-1872), English artist, illustrator and author, possibly a self-portrait. 1857

Four Lithographed Bookcovers, One for Our Antipodes, 1845-70. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
Four Lithographed Bookcovers, One for Our Antipodes, 1845-70

The Pantomimes, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
The Pantomimes, 1845. Christmas stage shows at London theatres. Drury Lane: The adventures of Mr. Lemuel Gulliver form the subject for the Christmas entertainment at this house

Christmas, by Alfred Crowquill, 1844. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
Christmas, by Alfred Crowquill, 1844. Father Christmas, carrying a flaming torch, leads a procession including a goose, a plum pudding garnished with holly, and a joint of meat

Railway Mania, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
Railway Mania, 1845. Speculators hang on to the tail of a long-haired troll-like creature riding a steam locomotive, the personification of Railway Mania

Boy using surveying instrument, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
Boy using surveying instrument, 1845. Illustration to Railway Mania, a story by Alfred Crowquill, a satire on the obsession with the railways

John Bull, with open mouth, is ready to swallow any quantity of Railroad, 1845. Illustration to a story by Alfred Crowquill

The Railway World - Ironing Done Here, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
The Railway World - Ironing Done Here, 1845. A globe covered in railway tracks, from a comic story written and illustrated by Alfred Crowquill on the subject of railway speculation - investment in

A Christmas parade by Alfred Crowquill
Father Christmas and other Christmas-themed characters parading through the snow. Date: 1844

Edward Bulwer, Lord Lytton, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward Bulwer, Lord Lytton, c1835, (1904). Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, (1803-1873), was an English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870)

William Harrison Ainsworth, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William Harrison Ainsworth, c1835, (1904). William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870)

Benjamin Disraeli, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Benjamin Disraeli, c1835, (1904). After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870). Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC

Richard II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Richard II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward III, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward III, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry III, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry III, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

John, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
John, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Richard I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Richard I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Stephen, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Stephen, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

William I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - front cover, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - front cover, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings

George II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
George II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

George I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
George I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Anne, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Anne, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

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Alfred Crowquill, a renowned artist of the 19th century, captured history and whimsy through his intricate illustrations. In Henry II, 1856, he brought to life the regal presence of the monarch with meticulous detail. James I, 1856 showcased his ability to portray historical figures in a captivating manner. Crowquill's talent extended beyond portraiture; he delved into capturing the essence of events like Railway Mania. Through his illustration of a steam train running out of track, one could almost feel the excitement and chaos that ensued during this era. His written and illustrated works on Railway Mania provided an immersive experience for readers as they embarked on this thrilling journey alongside him. Not limited to historical subjects alone, it also explored theatrical themes such as Twelfth Night characters. The Lord of Misrule came alive under his skilled hand as he depicted merry-making and revelry in Beating the Bounds in London or A party of mummers. Music cover art was another avenue where Crowquill showcased his creativity. Old King Cole, His Life & Death exuded vibrancy while illustrating Strawberries and cream evoked sensations of indulgence and pleasure. In all these diverse works by Alfred Crowquill, one can observe his attention to detail and ability to evoke emotions through visual storytelling. Whether it be capturing historical moments or creating fantastical scenes from imagination - Still the glass says very wet - Crowquill's artistry continues to enchant viewers even today.