Edward Henry Wehnert Collection

"The Ivory Carver" - painted by E. H. Wehnert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
"The Ivory Carver" - painted by E. H. Wehnert, 1857. Charles Boxer, an American poet of some reputation, has furnished the subject of the picture by Mr

The Dancing Bear, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Dancing Bear, 1901. The Brave Little Tailor or The Valiant Little Tailor or The Gallant Tailor, is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm

Snow-White and Rose-Red, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
Snow-White and Rose-Red, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Ivory Carver, from "Illustrated London News", January 31, 1857
The Ivory Carver, from " Illustrated London News", January 31, 1857

Introduction of the Art of Printing, 1886. Artist: W Ridgway
Introduction of the Art of Printing, 1886. After Edward Henry Wehnert (1813-1868). From Illustration of English and Scottish History, Volume I by Thomas Archer

The Goose-Girl at the Well, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Goose-Girl at the Well, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Master Thief, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Master Thief, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The House in the Wood, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The House in the Wood, 1901. The Hut in the Forest, or The House in the Wood, is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

The Unlucky Man, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Unlucky Man, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Old Griffin, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Old Griffin, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Iron Stove, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Iron Stove, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Man of Iron, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Man of Iron, 1901. Iron John (AKA Iron Hans or Der Eisenhans) is a German fairy tale found in the collections of the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

The Old Woman in the Wood, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Old Woman in the Wood, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Donkey Cabbages, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Donkey Cabbages, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Three Brothers, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Three Brothers, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Shoes Which Were Danced to Pieces, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Shoes Which Were Danced to Pieces, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Giants Downfall, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Giants Downfall, 1901. The King?s Son Who Feared Nothing is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm.From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

Ferdinand the Faithful and Ferdinand the Unfaithful, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
Ferdinand the Faithful and Ferdinand the Unfaithful, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Two Kings Children, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Two Kings Children, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Soldier and the Bear, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Soldier and the Bear, 1901. Bearskin is a fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

The Experienced Huntsman, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Experienced Huntsman, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Two Wanderers, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Two Wanderers, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Water of Life, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Water of Life, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Goose Girl, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Goose Girl, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

Hans and his Cow, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
Hans and his Cow, 1901. Hans in Luck, is a fairy tale of Germanic origin, recorded by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

The Gold Children, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Gold Children, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Soaring Lark, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Soaring Lark, 1901. The Singing, Springing Lark or The Singing, Soaring Lark, is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm

The Twelve Hunters, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Twelve Hunters, 1901. The Twelve Huntsmen is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

How Six Travelled Through the World, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
How Six Travelled Through the World, 1901. How Six Made Their Way in the World is a fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

The Hunter and the Animals, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Hunter and the Animals, 1901. The Two Brothers is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

The Knapsack, The Hat, and the Horn, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Knapsack, The Hat, and the Horn, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

Jorinde and Joringel, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
Jorinde and Joringel, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Golden Bird, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Golden Bird, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Wedding of Mrs. Fox, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Wedding of Mrs. Fox, 1901. The Wedding of Mrs. Fox is two German fairy tales collected under the same title by the Brothers Grimm in Grimms Fairy Tales

Clever Alice, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
Clever Alice, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Musicians of Bremen, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Musicians of Bremen, 1901. The Town Musicians of Bremen is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

Cinderella and the Prince, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
Cinderella and the Prince, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

Rapunzel, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
Rapunzel, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Woodcutter and his Children, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Woodcutter and his Children, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Brothers and their Sister, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Brothers and their Sister, 1901. The Twelve Brothers is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

The Frog Prince and the Kings Daughter, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Frog Prince and the Kings Daughter, 1901. The Frog Prince; or, Iron Henry, is a fairy tale, best known through the Brothers Grimms version

Two-Eyes and the Knight, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
Two-Eyes and the Knight, 1901. One-Eye, Two-Eyes, and Three-Eyes is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm

The Boots Made of Buffalo Leather, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Boots Made of Buffalo Leather, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Drummer and the Giant, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Drummer and the Giant, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

Briar Rose, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
Briar Rose, 1901. The Briar Rose is the basis of Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Almond Tree, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Almond Tree, 1901. The Juniper Tree is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. In some editions the story is called The Almond Tree

Drawings Prints, Print, Ivory Carver, Artist, Engraver, Edward Henry Wehnert, William James Linton
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Ivory Carver, from the Illustrated London News, Artist, Engraver, After, Edward Henry Wehnert, William James Linton, British, baptised London 1813-1868 London

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Edward Henry Wehnert was a talented artist known for his captivating illustrations that brought fairy tales and stories to life. In "The Dancing Bear, " created in 1901, Wehnert transports us to a whimsical world where a bear gracefully dances with its trainer, enchanting both young and old. Another masterpiece by Wehnert is "Snow-White and Rose-Red. " Painted in the same year, this artwork captures the beauty of two sisters as they encounter a friendly bear in the forest. The intricate details and vibrant colors showcase Wehnert's skillful technique. In "Sebastian Gomez Discovered by His Master, Murillo, At Work, " taken from an edition of the "Illustrated London News" dated April 29, 1848, Walter George Mason beautifully depicts an emotional moment between an apprentice painter and his master. This piece showcases not only Mason's talent but also highlights the importance of mentorship in artistic development. Wehnert's contribution to art extends beyond fairy tales; he also illustrated historical moments such as "The Ivory Carver" featured in the January 31st issue of "Illustrated London News" in 1857. This illustration provides insight into the craftsmanship involved in carving intricate designs on ivory. One of Wehnert's notable works is titled "Introduction of the Art of Printing. " Created in 1886 by W Ridgway, this artwork commemorates Johannes Gutenberg's invention that revolutionized communication worldwide. Ridgway pays homage to Gutenberg while capturing his impact on society through vivid imagery. "The Goose-Girl at the Well" is another enchanting creation by Edward Henry Wehnert. Painted with meticulous detail, it portrays a young girl tending her geese near a well amidst picturesque scenery. The tranquility emanating from this painting invites viewers into its serene atmosphere. We cannot overlook Wehnert's talent for illustrating thrilling narratives like "The Master Thief.