Gordon Browne Collection

Engraving depicting a doctor visiting a dying boy at home
5309289 Engraving depicting a doctor visiting a dying boy at home; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a doctor visiting a dying boy at home)

A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850
3478335 A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed)

Tybalt killed by Romeo, scene from William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, Act III, Scene 1
2654795 Tybalt killed by Romeo, scene from William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, Act III, Scene 1, from The Works of William Shakespeare, published 1896 (engraving) by Browne

A scene from William Shakespeares play Othello Act V, Scene 2, Desdemona: "Talk you of killing
2654841 A scene from William Shakespeares play Othello Act V, Scene 2, Desdemona: " Talk you of killing?" Othello: " Ay I do", from The Works of William Shakespeare

A scene from William Shakespeares play The Merry Wives of Windsor Act III
2654826 A scene from William Shakespeares play The Merry Wives of Windsor Act III, Scene III, The Buck-basket, from The Works of William Shakespeare, published 1896 (engraving) by Browne

Gordon Brownes Series of Old Fairy Tales (engraving)
1624808 Gordon Brownes Series of Old Fairy Tales (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gordon Brownes Series of Old Fairy Tales)

Generals French and Hutton Crossing the Vaal into Transvaal Territory, (1901). Creator
Generals French and Hutton Crossing the Vaal into Transvaal Territory, (1901). In 1900, British forces and ambulance convoys under John French

The City Was Taken With A Desperate Panic, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
The City Was Taken With A Desperate Panic, 1902. The Morgans Raid (11 June - 26 July 1863), episode of the American Civil War. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Column After Column Forced Its Way Into The Village, Only To Be Hurled Back, 1896, (1902). The Battle of Ligny (16 June 1815), fought by the French Empire and Prussia

The Generals Horse Fell Into A Ditch, 1896, (1902). Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
The Generals Horse Fell Into A Ditch, 1896, (1902). The Battle of Ligny, (16 June 1815), fought by the French Empire and Prussia. It was the last victory of Napoleon Bonaparte

Dilkess Brigade of Guards Came Up, 1896, (1902). Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
Dilkess Brigade of Guards Came Up, 1896, (1902). The Battle of Barrosa, ( 5 March 1811), fought between the French Empire and United Kingdom, Portugal and Spain

The Young Guard in the Churchyard of Essling, 1896, (1902). Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
The Young Guard in the Churchyard of Essling, 1896, (1902). Battle of Aspern-Essling, (21-22 May 1809), fought between French Empire and Austrian Empire. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol

They Broke and Fled in the Direction of Maida, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
They Broke and Fled in the Direction of Maida, 1902. The Battle of Maida in Italy ( 4 July 1806), during the Napoleonic Wars. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Captured By A Bold Stroke Abd-El-Kadrs Smalah, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
Captured By A Bold Stroke Abd-El-Kadrs Smalah, 1902. The Battle of Isly, (14 August 1844), fought between France and Morocco. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

General Grant Reading The Terms of Surrender, 1895, (1902). Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
General Grant Reading The Terms of Surrender, 1895, (1902). Episode of the American Civil War (1861-1865). From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

General Whitelocke Was Tried By Court-Martial, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
General Whitelocke Was Tried By Court-Martial, 1902. The British invasions of the River Plate (1806-1807), in present-day Argentina and Uruguay. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

The Puppets, c1900. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
The Puppets, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01.]

She became a carrier-griffin, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
She became a carrier-griffin, 1906. A print from The Girls own Paper, 1 September 1906

She learnt to peel onions without crying, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
She learnt to peel onions without crying, 1906. A print from The Girls own Paper, 1 September 1906

A village, the most cheerful in the world, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
A village, the most cheerful in the world, 1906. A print from The Girls own Paper, 3 March 1906

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Gordon Browne, a renowned artist and illustrator, captured the essence of Shakespearean tragedies and historical events through his engravings. In one scene from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act III, Scene 1, Tybalt meets his untimely demise at the hands of Romeo. Browne's engraving vividly portrays this pivotal moment in the play. Another engraving by Browne depicts a scene from Shakespeare's Othello Act V, Scene 2. Desdemona questions Othello about killing while he responds with an affirmative "Ay I do. " The intensity of their conversation is beautifully conveyed through Browne's intricate artwork. Browne also immortalized a dramatic moment from Hamlet in another engraving. In Act V, Scene 2, Hamlet exclaims "The point envenom'd too. Then venom to thy work, " as he stabs the king. This powerful image captures the climax of revenge in Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece. Apart from illustrating scenes from Shakespearean plays, it also delved into other genres such as fairy tales. His series titled "Gordon Brownes Series of Old Fairy Tales" showcases his talent for bringing fantastical stories to life through enchanting engravings. In addition to literary works, Browne also depicted historical events like Generals French and Hutton Crossing the Vaal into Transvaal Territory in 1901. Through his artistry, he captured both the bravery and tension surrounding these significant moments in history. Browne further showcased his mastery by portraying gripping battle scenes such as "The City Was Taken With A Desperate Panic" (1902), where panic ensues during an attack on a village; or "Column After Column Forced Its Way Into The Village" (1896), depicting relentless fighting against formidable opposition. His attention to detail is evident in artworks like "The General’s Horse Fell Into A Ditch" (1896), where a dramatic incident unfolds on the battlefield.