George Newnes Collection

A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926, (1935). Creator: CRW Nevinson
A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926, (1935). Nude model and cat by a tall window with a view of Paris rooftops. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Modern Masterpieces", Part 2

Ennui, c1914 (1935). Artist: Walter Richard Sickert
Ennui, c1914 (1935). After the painting by Walter Richard Sickert. From Modern Masterpieces Part 2. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

The Punishment of Luxury, 1891 (1935). Artist: Giovanni Segantini
The Punishment of Luxury, 1891 (1935). After the painting by Giovanni Segantini. From Modern Masterpieces Part 23. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Savernake Forest, 1935. Artist: Paul Nash
Savernake Forest, 1935. After the painting by Paul Nash. From Modern Masterpieces Part 11. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Dartmouth - Dartmouth and Kingswear Castles, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Pwllheli - A Sheltered Corner, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

A Study, 1935. Artist: George Spencer Watson
A Study, 1935. From Modern Masterpieces Part 1. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

Ploughing, 1889 (1935). Artist: George Clausen
Ploughing, 1889 (1935). After the painting by Sir George Clausen, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 19. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

South Shields - All The Fun Of The Fair. 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (1935). Creator: Charles Wellington Furse
Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (1935). Portrait of Dame Katharine Furse (nee Symonds, 1875-1952), wife of the painter, as Diana, goddess of the hunt

The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Woman with a rip in one of her leather gloves. The model was Lottie Stafford, a London laundress. Painting in The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

Crinan - The Western Terminus of the Canal and the Sound of Jura, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Evening At Tangier, 1935. Artist: Sir John Lavery
Evening At Tangier, 1935. After the painting by Sir John Lavery, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 21. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

La Loge, 1874, (c1950). Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
La Loge, 1874, (c1950). La Loge (The Theatre Box): a couple watch a performance. Renoirs brother Edmond and Nini Lopez, a model from Montmartre known as Fish-face, posed for the picture

Sandbank - From the East, Showing Sandbank and Kilmun, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Fowey - Entrance to the Harbour, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Penarth - The Esplanade and Penarth Head, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Mona Lisa, c1503. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Mona Lisa, c1503. Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, known as the Mona Lisa, (c1503-1519). Painting held at the Louvre Museum, Paris

Monsieur Detaille in his Studio, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Monsieur Detaille in his Studio, 1900. The French painter Jean-Baptiste Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) was regarded as the semi-official artist of the French army

I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Sunderland - Looking Up the River from the Bridge, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Weston-Super-Mare - A Summer Scene on the Sands, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Ardrishaig - The Steamer Columba at Ardrishaig Quay, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Mumbles - The Town and the Bay, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Southport - The Pier and the South Lake, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Fore-Cabin, H. M. S. Queen Elizabeth, Rosyth, 16 November, 1918, (1935). Artist: Sir John Lavery
Fore-Cabin, H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, Rosyth, 16 November, 1918, 1918 (1935). After the painting by Sir John Lavery, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 20. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

An engraving depicting the Publishing Office of George Newnes Ltd, 19th century
5310692 An engraving depicting the Publishing Office of George Newnes Ltd, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1892); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892
3478914 The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892; (add.info.: The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892. Note the Gas lamps from the ceiling.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Boxers, 1898, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Boxers, 1898, (1935). Two men in a boxing ring. From " An Almanac Of Twelve Sports" by Rudyard Kipling. [William Heinemann, London, 1898]

John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. Creator: Unknown
John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. How the tricks are performed - " A coach-horn or megaphone is useful for picking things up

Anna Pavlova, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Anna Pavlova, c1910. Perhaps The Greatest Dancer Whom The World Has Ever Seen. Russian ballerina Pavlova (1881-1931) was the most famous classical ballerina of her era

Walzin Castle, Dinant, Belgium, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Walzin Castle, Dinant, Belgium, 1895. Chateau dating from the 13th century, above the river Lesse. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Grimsby - View of the Docks, with the Hydraulic Tower, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Branksea Island - General View of the Castle, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Bangor - The Town and the Bay, from Mornington Park, Princeton, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Blackpool - View of the Front, Showing the Tower, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Skegness - The Pier, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

La Chaumiere, 1887 (1935). Artist: Camille Pissarro
La Chaumiere, 1887 (1935). After the painting by Camille Pissarro, 1935. From Modern Masterpieces Part 4. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

La Repetition, c1874 (1935). Artist: Edgar Degas
La Repetition, c1874 (19350. After the painting by Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas. From Modern Masterpieces Part 1. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

Hastings (colour litho)
3656304 Hastings (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings. Illustration for The Million)

Advertisement for Pears Soap (colour litho)
3656288 Advertisement for Pears Soap (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears Soap)

It was Davids knife - she recognised it immediately (colour litho)
3656299 It was Davids knife - she recognised it immediately (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: It was Davids knife - she recognised it immediately)

William Ewart Gladstone (coloured photo)
3656290 William Ewart Gladstone (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Ewart Gladstone)

A visit from the spirit world (colour litho)
3656286 A visit from the spirit world (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A visit from the spirit world)

Halt! Scene in the Long Valley, Aldershot, during the summer drills (colour litho)
3656283 Halt! Scene in the Long Valley, Aldershot, during the summer drills (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halt)

Winter Palace of the Czar at St Petersburg, Russia (colour litho)
3656308 Winter Palace of the Czar at St Petersburg, Russia (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter Palace of the Czar at St Petersburg, Russia)

Advertisement for Cadburys Cocoa (colour litho)
3656295 Advertisement for Cadburys Cocoa (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Cadburys Cocoa)

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George Newnes was a man of many interests and talents. He had an eye for art, as evidenced by his impressive collection of paintings from various artists. One such piece is "A Studio in Montparnasse" by CRW Nevinson, which captures the vibrant atmosphere of the artistic community in 1920s Paris. Newnes also appreciated works that depicted everyday life, like Walter Richard Sickert's "Ennui. " This painting from 1914 portrays a sense of boredom and restlessness that many can relate to even today. But Newnes didn't limit himself to modern art; he also admired older pieces such as Giovanni Segantini's "The Punishment of Luxury" from 1891. This striking work explores themes of excess and indulgence, reminding viewers of the consequences that come with a lavish lifestyle. Nature was another subject close to Newnes' heart, evident in Paul Nash's "Savernake Forest. " The artist beautifully captured the serene beauty and tranquility found within this woodland setting. Newnes had a fondness for coastal scenes too, as seen in his acquisitions like "Dartmouth - Dartmouth and Kingswear Castles" and "Pwllheli - A Sheltered Corner. " These paintings transport us to idyllic seaside locations, inviting us to imagine ourselves strolling along sandy shores or exploring ancient castle ruins. One painting that particularly caught Newnes' attention was William Nicholson's "The Girl with the Tattered Glove. " Created in 1909 but acquired by him later on, this portrait exudes both vulnerability and strength through its depiction of a young woman wearing worn-out gloves. Newnes also appreciated landscapes beyond Britain's shores. His collection included works like Sir John Lavery's "Evening At Tangier, " which transports viewers to exotic Moroccan streets bathed in warm hues. In addition to these diverse artworks, George Clausen's painting titled "Ploughing" caught Newnes' eye.