Hugh Thomson Collection

Jane Austen Persuasion. Austen's last novel published 1818, 1897 (engraving)
534401 Jane Austen Persuasion. Austen's last novel published 1818, 1897 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Captain Wentworth giving Anne Elliot his note of declaration)

Illustration for Jane Austen's Persuasion, 1897 (engraving)
534398 Illustration for Jane Austen's Persuasion, 1897 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Austen's last novel published 1818)

Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho)
7152281 Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The violence of their mirth)

I suppose you know, ma am, that Mr. Ferrars is married, 1896 (engraving)
2962879 I suppose you know, ma am, that Mr.Ferrars is married, 1896 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho)
7152209 Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A copy of verses had been dropped in the pump-room)

Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho)
7152239 Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: We were moved on between them)

Illustration for Jane Austens Emma (engraving)
7164681 Illustration for Jane Austens Emma (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deeply occupied about her spectacles)

Illustration for Cranford by Mrs Gaskell (engraving)
7164572 Illustration for Cranford by Mrs Gaskell (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The proof sheet of a great placard)

Illustration for Cranford by Mrs Gaskell (coloured engraving)
7164526 Illustration for Cranford by Mrs Gaskell (coloured engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Father of the Faithful)

Mr Pickwick invites Mr Jingle to Dinner at the Bull, Rochester (colour litho)
7168989 Mr Pickwick invites Mr Jingle to Dinner at the Bull, Rochester (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Cross-Roads, which Way? (colour litho)
7168988 At the Cross-Roads, which Way? (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Cross-Roads, which Way)

Illustration for Jane Austens Emma (engraving)
7164697 Illustration for Jane Austens Emma (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: He stopped to look the question)

List of illustrations for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho)
7152347 List of illustrations for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: List of illustrations for Evelina)

Illustration for Jane Austens Emma (engraving)
7164678 Illustration for Jane Austens Emma (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: He stopt to look in)

David Copperfield and the Waiter at Yarmouth (colour litho)
7168990 David Copperfield and the Waiter at Yarmouth (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Copperfield and the Waiter at Yarmouth)

Illustration for J M Barries The Admirable Crichton (colour litho)
5223701 Illustration for J M Barries The Admirable Crichton (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine: " Father, you have boots." Act II)

Illustration for Shakespeares As You Like It (colour litho)
5217931 Illustration for Shakespeares As You Like It (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Act III, Scene II. Touchstone. Learn of the wise, and perpend)

Illustration for Shakespeares As You Like It (colour litho)
5217919 Illustration for Shakespeares As You Like It (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Act I, Scene III. Rosalind)

Richard Brinsley Sheridans The School for Scandal
3777356 Richard Brinsley Sheridans The School for Scandal by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Richard Brinsley Sheridans play- The School for Scandal. Act 1, Scene 1- Lady Frizzles feather)

Oliver Goldsmiths play She Stoops to Conque
3777300 Oliver Goldsmiths play She Stoops to Conque by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Oliver Goldsmiths play- She Stoops to Conquer or The Mistakes of a Night)

Hugh Thomson in 1890 (b / w photo)
3644174 Hugh Thomson in 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Thomson in 1890)

Knocked off his Horse by a Brickbat (engraving)
3625612 Knocked off his Horse by a Brickbat (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knocked off his Horse by a Brickbat)

Give ear, give ear! O rats, appear! and follow, follow me! (engraving)
3625596 Give ear, give ear! O rats, appear! and follow, follow me! (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Give ear, give ear! O rats, appear! and follow, follow me)

Richardson Reading to his "Muses and Graces"(engraving)
3625592 Richardson Reading to his " Muses and Graces" (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richardson Reading to his " Muses and Graces")

Preached before some Judge (engraving)
3625590 Preached before some Judge (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preached before some Judge)

Mrs Elton was First Seen at Church, Curiosity in regard to the vulgar bride of a vulgar clergyman (engraving)
3625585 Mrs Elton was First Seen at Church, Curiosity in regard to the vulgar bride of a vulgar clergyman (engraving) by Thomson

Hester Prynne (colour litho)
3624593 Hester Prynne (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hester Prynne. Illustration for Hugh Thomson by M H Spielmann and Walter Jerrold (A&C Black)

Jane Austen Northanger Abbey
3753305 Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Louisa Musgrove and Captain James Benwick in Jane Austens novel Persuasion -Written 1816 and Published 1818)

J M Barrie Quality Street
3750158 J M Barrie Quality Street by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: J M Barrie Quality Street comedy first performed in 1901, New York. Act III (The Ball)

Illustration for The Merry Wives of Windsor (colour litho)
3650424 Illustration for The Merry Wives of Windsor (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The arrival of John Lydgate (litho)
3641971 The arrival of John Lydgate (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrival of John Lydgate)

Oliver Goldsmiths play She Stoops to Conque
3777332 Oliver Goldsmiths play She Stoops to Conque by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Oliver Goldsmiths play- She Stoops to Conquer or The Mistakes of a Night)

As you Like It by William Shakespeare
3747487 As you Like It by William Shakespeare by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: As you Like It comedy by William Shakespeare. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson. (1915)

Illustration for Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (litho)
5211491 Illustration for Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (Macmillan)

Illustration for Persuasion by Jane Austen (litho)
5211946 Illustration for Persuasion by Jane Austen (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Persuasion by Jane Austen (Macmillan)

Young Herchard, a Somersetshire Story (chromolitho)
1056896 Young Herchard, a Somersetshire Story (chromolitho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Herchard, a Somersetshire Story)

The Loves and Jealousies of Two Jolly Postboys (chromolitho)
1046872 The Loves and Jealousies of Two Jolly Postboys (chromolitho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loves and Jealousies of Two Jolly Postboys)

Mr Jollyboys Bachelor Party (colour litho)
1036640 Mr Jollyboys Bachelor Party (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Jollyboys Bachelor Party)

"Thats Ended!"(colour litho)
727731 " Thats Ended!" (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Thats Ended)

Here sat Eppie (colour litho)
727726 Here sat Eppie (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here sat Eppie. Illustration for Silas Marner by George Eliot (Macmillan)

The Young Squire leading off Wi Miss Nancy for Partners (colour litho)
727723 The Young Squire leading off Wi Miss Nancy for Partners (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Squire leading off Wi Miss Nancy for Partners)

Dr. Kimble making himself Agreeable to his Feminine Patients (colour litho)
727722 Dr. Kimble making himself Agreeable to his Feminine Patients (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr)

Arrivals at the Red House (colour litho)
727719 Arrivals at the Red House (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrivals at the Red House)

Series of illustrations depicting the Hollydale Hunt (colour litho)
726975 Series of illustrations depicting the Hollydale Hunt (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Series of illustrations depicting the Hollydale Hunt)

A dancing lesson (engraving)
820383 A dancing lesson (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dancing lesson; from a drawing by Hugh Thomson)

Cabs and their drivers (engraving)
602387 Cabs and their drivers (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabs and their drivers: the exact fare)

Reading "John Gilpin"(engraving)
2781957 Reading " John Gilpin" (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading " John Gilpin." Illustration for The English Illustrated Magazine)

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Hugh Thomson was a renowned illustrator who brought to life the works of some of the most beloved authors in history. Through his intricate engravings and lithographs, he captured the essence of Jane Austen's Persuasion, her final novel published in 1818. In 1897, Thomson's illustrations for this masterpiece showcased his exceptional talent and attention to detail. Not only did Thomson lend his artistic skills to Austen's Persuasion, but he also beautifully illustrated Evelina by Fanny Burney. His lithographs breathed life into Burney's characters, allowing readers to visualize their stories with vivid clarity. The multiple illustrations for Evelina demonstrate Thomson's dedication to capturing every nuance and emotion within the pages. Thomson's talents were not limited to just these two iconic novels; he also contributed stunning engravings for Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen as well as Emma and Cranford by Mrs Gaskell. Each illustration reflected his deep understanding of the author's intent, enhancing the reader's experience through visual storytelling. One notable piece among Thomson's collection is "Mr Pickwick invites Mr Jingle to Dinner at the Bull, Rochester. " This color lithograph perfectly captures Charles Dickens' humorous scene while showcasing Thomson's ability to create lively and engaging compositions. In another colorful lithograph titled "At the Cross-Roads, which Way?, " Thomson displays his versatility by portraying a captivating moment filled with anticipation and uncertainty, and is evident that his mastery extended beyond traditional techniques as he effortlessly conveyed emotions through vibrant colors. Hugh Thomson left an indelible mark on literary artistry through his remarkable illustrations. His work continues to enchant readers even today as they delve into classic novels like Persuasion or immerse themselves in lesser-known gems such as Evelina or Cranford. With each stroke of his pen or brushstroke on paper, Hugh Thomson transported us into worlds where imagination thrived alongside words written by literary giants.