Irving Washington Collection

Irving House, N.Y. 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Irving House, N.Y. 1911. Shows a house at 17th Street and Irving Place, New York City

Anthony Van Corlear, 1858. Creator: Charles Loring Elliott
Anthony Van Corlear, 1858

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Home of Washington Irving, New York, c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Home of Washington Irving, New York, c.between 1910 and 1920

Washington Irving's grave, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, N.Y. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Washington Irving's grave, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, N.Y. between 1910 and 1920

Rip Van Winkle, Floral Park, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Rip Van Winkle, Floral Park, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Rip Van Winkle, Buffalo, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Rip Van Winkle, Buffalo, NY, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane, 1858. Creator: John Quidor
The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane, 1858

Washington Irving, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Washington Irving, ca. 1860-1865

Rip Van Winkle, 1829. Creator: John Quidor
Rip Van Winkle, 1829. Scene from the book by Washington Irving: Rip wakes from his 20-year sleep in the Catskill Mountains, having missed the American Revolution

Scene on the Hudson (Rip Van Winkle), 1845. Creator: James Hamilton
Scene on the Hudson (Rip Van Winkle), 1845

Mr. Hackett, in the Character of Rip Van Winkle, c. 1832. Creator: Henry Inman
Mr. Hackett, in the Character of Rip Van Winkle, c. 1832

Washington Irving, 1860. Creator: Charles Loring Elliott
Washington Irving, 1860

Washington Irving, c. 1840. Creator: Daniel Huntington
Washington Irving, c. 1840

The Return of Rip Van Winkle, 1849. Creator: John Quidor
The Return of Rip Van Winkle, 1849

Washington Irving, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

The Pride of the Village, 1858-59. Creator: Henry Peters Gray
The Pride of the Village, 1858-59

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Irving Washington, a name that resonates with literary brilliance and timeless tales. Born in 1783, this American author left an indelible mark on the world of literature. Known for his captivating stories and vivid imagination, Irving Washington's legacy continues to enchant readers even today. One of his most famous works is "Rip Van Winkle, " first published in 1820. This tale of a man who falls asleep for twenty years has become synonymous with the concept of timelessness itself. The iconic illustrations by John Quidor and James Hamilton further brought Rip Van Winkle's story to life, immortalizing it in our collective consciousness. In portraying the character of Rip Van Winkle on stage, actor Mr. Hackett captured the essence of Irving's creation during the early 1830s. Henry Inman beautifully depicted him in costume as Rip Van Winkle, showcasing how deeply this character had permeated popular culture. Washington Irving himself was not only a talented writer but also possessed a striking presence captured by artists such as Charles Loring Elliott and Daniel Huntington. Their portraits depict him at different stages of his life - one from around 1860 showing wisdom etched upon his face while another from circa 1840 captures his youthful spirit. Another masterpiece inspired by Irving's storytelling prowess is "The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane. " Painted by John Quidor in 1858, this haunting image perfectly encapsulates the eerie atmosphere created within "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. " "The Return of Rip Van Winkle" painted by John Quidor in 1849 adds another layer to Irving's narrative universe, exploring what happens when someone returns after being lost to time. Even long after his passing, Washington Irving continued to be celebrated through various mediums like cigarette cards featuring him as part of Duke brand cigarettes' Great Americans series in 1888 – testament to his enduring influence.