Drawing Board Collection

Marie Josephine Charlotte du Val d Ognes (1786-1868), 1801. Creator: Marie-Denise Villers
Marie Josephine Charlotte du Val d Ognes (1786-1868), 1801

Portrait of the artist's father Hubert Drouais (1699-1767), c18th century. Creator: Francois Hubert Drouais
Portrait of the artist's father Hubert Drouais (1699-1767), c18th century

Young Student Drawing, c18th century. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Young Student Drawing, c18th century

The French Painter Claude Joseph Vernet, 1767. Creator: Alexander Roslin
The French Painter Claude Joseph Vernet, 1767

A Man Drawing, 1893. Creator: Otto Holmstrom
A Man Drawing, 1893

Office, furnishings and artist easel at Mulford & Petry Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Office, furnishings and artist easel at Mulford & Petry Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Ernest George Fischer, Chief of Instrument Division, Coastal Geodetic Survey, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Ernest George Fischer, Chief of Instrument Division, Coastal Geodetic Survey, 1914. (Chief of Instrument Division 1907-1921)

Typesetting printing office, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Typesetting printing office, 1904

Class in mechanical drawing, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Class in mechanical drawing, 1904

Art class in Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Washington, D.C. between 1890 and 1910. [Roman Catholic school for girls, founded in 1799. Students using tilting drawing boards

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: mechanical drawing, (1902?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: mechanical drawing, (1902?)

Joseph Pennell, 1860-1926, n.d.. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Joseph Pennell, 1860-1926, n.d.. [Artist, printmaker, illustrator, author]

Mr. Love, Architect, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Love, Architect, n.d

Side Board, 1936. Creator: John Dieterich
Side Board, 1936

A set designer in his studio, New York, 1901 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381569 A set designer in his studio, New York, 1901 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Magnus Volk, British inventor who built the pioneering Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway
6014755 Magnus Volk, British inventor who built the pioneering Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway, on the seafront at Brighton, Sussex, in 1883 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Portrait of Henry and S. G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop
MNY381275 Portrait of Henry and S.G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop drawings for a piano, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Joseph Physioc, scenic designer, 1900s (silver gelatin print)
MNY381542 Joseph Physioc, scenic designer, 1900s (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American

Portrait of a Seated Lady (oil on panel)
OJ225548 Portrait of a Seated Lady (oil on panel) by Joseph, George Francis (1764-1846); 62.2x53.3 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Mr. Harrison Fisher, 1905 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381440 Mr. Harrison Fisher, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York

tree architecture
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Student poses for other students at the Coventry Art College Circa 1959

Seated Woman Holding a Tablet, late 17th, mid 18th century. After Abraham Bosse

La Terrasse de la VIlla Brancas, 1876. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
La Terrasse de la VIlla Brancas, 1876

The Interior of an Atelier of a Woman Painter, 1789. Creator: Marie Victoire Lemoine
The Interior of an Atelier of a Woman Painter, 1789. Perhaps a self-portrait with her sister, Marie-Elisabeth, also a painter

Woman drawing, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman drawing, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Graphic design studio, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Graphic design studio, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Art lesson, Fulham County Secondary School, London, 1908. A class of girls drawing a girl who is posing at the front of the room with a tennis racket and ball

Ready made clothing class, Shoreditch Technical Institute, London, 1907. Girls drawing a dress worn by a mannequin in the centre of the room

Graphic designers at work, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Graphic designers at work, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. A graphic designer uses a triangle to produce line drawings of water drainage products for a brochure at the white Rose Press in

Antique and Life Classes at the Ontario College of Art, Toronto, c1913. From The Studio Volume 59 by Ralph Nevill. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1913]

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-1873), British painter, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-1873), British painter, 19th century. Landseer was well known for his paintings of animals - particularly horses, dogs and stags

Kepler and Brahe at work together (c1600), c1870. German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), left, with the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1564-1601)

Pantograph
Antique Illustration of a pantograph

Portrait of the artist John Janson, characteristic, Louis Bernard Coclers, c. 1769 - c. 1787

Portrait of the artist Johannes Janson, drawing, Louis Bernard Coclers c. 1769 - c. 1787

Tablets written in Linear B (syllables and ideograms), from Pylos, Greece
Mycenaean civilization. Tablets written in Linear B (syllables and ideograms). From Pylos, Greece

Wood tablet for writing France, Saintes, Musee Archeologique (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Terracotta tablet written in Linear B (syllables and ideograms), from Pylos, Greece
Mycenaean civilization. Terracotta tablet written in Linear B (syllables and ideograms). From Pylos, Greece

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"From Marie Josephine Charlotte du Val d Ognes to Mr. Love: Exploring the Art of the Drawing Board" Step back in time with these captivating images that showcase the artistry and innovation of the drawing board. Marie-Denise Villers' 1801 portrait captures a young woman engrossed in her work, pencil poised delicately on her drawing board. The meticulous details reveal both her talent and dedication. Architect Mr. Love's anonymous creation transports us to an era where blueprints were meticulously sketched by hand on a trusty drawing board. Every line carefully crafted, every measurement precise. John Dieterich's Side Board from 1936 showcases how this humble tool can evolve into a functional piece of furniture. A testament to both design and practicality, it stands as a symbol of creativity meeting functionality. In New York City, a set designer immerses himself in his studio, surrounded by sketches strewn across his drawing board. His imagination takes flight as he brings scenes to life through intricate stage designs. Magnus Volk, the British inventor behind Brighton's Seashore Electric Railway, poses proudly beside his creation in 1883. With plans spread out on his trusty drawing board, he revolutionized transportation along Sussex's coast. The Lindeman family legacy is captured in their portrait standing over their shop - perhaps discussing new ideas or refining existing ones on their trusted drawing boards. Their commitment to craftsmanship evident in every stroke. Joseph Physioc's silver gelatin print transports us behind-the-scenes of theater production as scenic designer works diligently at his drawing board - turning dreams into reality one sketch at a time. A stunning oil painting depicts a seated lady holding court over her own miniature world upon her ornate wooden tablet - an exquisite fusion of artistry and technology brought forth from the sacred space of her personal drawing board.