Lucian Collection

Pietrapertosa, Italy at dusk

Lucian (engraving)
820305 Lucian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucian.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Title page of Lucian, 1521, (1893). Printed in Cambridge, 1521. Lucian (120-c180) was a Greek rhetoritician and satirirical author

German recruitment poster designed by Lucian Zabel: Pioniere heraus! A German soldier carries a shovel, pickaxe and rifle, prepared for every eventuality

Wedding of Viscount Bury and Myee Carrington
Scene after the wedding of Viscount Bury (Walter Egerton George Lucian Keppel, 9th Earl of Albemarle, 1882-1979) and Lady Judith Sydney Myee Wynn Carrington, at St Margarets Church, Westminster

Illustrated London News page, 1951
A page from the Illustrated London News, dated 28th April 1951, detailing contemporary British art purchased by the Arts Council for the Festival of Britain

The Testament of Eudamidas, 1644-48 (oil on canvas)
XOS1249133 The Testament of Eudamidas, 1644-48 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 110.5x138.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: On his deathbed in Corinth)

PHOTOJOURNALIST, 1919. Photojournalist Lucian Swift Kirtland in a trench somewhere in Europe. Photograph, c1919

LUCIAN Greek writer and satirist

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Lucian, a name that echoes through time and across various realms of artistry. From the enigmatic creatures depicted in Lucian's Strange Creatures to the intricate illustrations found within Lucian's True History, this name has left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Dating back to 1521, when his work adorned the title page of a book, Lucian's influence has only grown stronger with each passing century. In 1893, an engraving bearing his name captivated audiences with its exquisite detail and craftsmanship. The Illustrated London News page of 1951 further solidified Lucian's legacy as it showcased his timeless creations alongside contemporary events. But it is not just in visual arts where Lucian made his presence felt. Even in matters of love and matrimony, such as the Wedding of Viscount Bury and Myee Carrington, his essence seemed to linger. Perhaps it was because he understood that love itself is a strange creature - one that can both enchant and bewilder us. Yet beyond these artistic endeavors lies another facet of Lucian: the intrepid photojournalist who captured moments frozen in time during tumultuous periods like World War I. In 1919, we catch a glimpse of him standing resolute in a trench somewhere in Europe - a testament to bravery amidst chaos. And even propaganda could not escape the allure of this enigmatic figure; German recruitment posters bore witness to their attempt at harnessing his captivating aura for their cause. Through centuries past and present, from mythical tales to war-torn landscapes, from weddings celebrated to battles fought - one thing remains clear: there is something about the name "Lucian" that continues to intrigue us all. It whispers secrets yet untold while leaving us yearning for more glimpses into its mysterious depths.