John Hamilton Collection
"John Hamilton: A Journey Through Engravings and Artistic Tales" Step into the captivating world of John Hamilton
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"John Hamilton: A Journey Through Engravings and Artistic Tales" Step into the captivating world of John Hamilton, where pages of advertisements come alive in intricate engravings. As we delve deeper, we encounter a scene from Shakespeare's "The Tempest, " with Caliban, Prospero, and Miranda beautifully portrayed by the skilled hands of an artist in 1783-87. But that is not all; our journey takes us to meet "The Philosopher, " a bearded old man engrossed in copying books. Created by Thomas Rowlandson during the same period as the previous engraving, it reminds us of the timeless pursuit of knowledge. As we sail through this artistic voyage, we find ourselves amidst a tempestuous storm at sea. The waves crash against our boat in Thomas Rowlandson's 1784-88 masterpiece, evoking both fear and awe within us. In contrast to nature's fury, another enchanting creation awaits – "River God with Child. " This delicate piece from 1784-88 captures the tender bond between a divine being and an innocent child. It speaks volumes about love and protection. Moving forward on our expedition through artistry, we stumble upon Don Quixote amidst the Sable Mountains. Painted on October 20th, 1782 by Robert Blyth himself, this depiction transports us into Miguel de Cervantes' iconic tale of chivalry and imagination. Our exploration continues as we witness solemn moments etched onto paper - "Soldier's Funeral" and "Soldier's Death. " These poignant scenes from May 1st, 1781 remind us of sacrifice and honor bestowed upon those who serve their country. Caius Marius stands tall on January 20th, 1782 atop ruins that once belonged to Carthage. Robert Blyth masterfully portrays his strength amidst destruction—a testament to resilience even in the face of adversity.