Pearse Collection

Angels of Mons [Pearse]
The so-called Angels of Mons halt the German advance at Mons, Belgium - the first engagement of World War One

Battledore & shuttlecock by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two little girls play battledore and shuttlecock, or badminton on a fine summers day

Four & Twenty Blackbirds Date: circa 1918

Bye Baby Bunting Date: circa 1918

The Land of Nod by Susan Beatrice Pearse
The land of nod - adorable small children in their nightwear snooze or play in a garden. Date: 1914

Curly Locks Date: circa 1918

See Saw Margery Daw Date: circa 1918

Scene in Pretoria Square, June 5: Waiting for the Entry of Lord Roberts and his Army, 1901. At 2:00 in the afternoon, Pretoria, capital of the South African Republic

Haircutting
Young boy cutting his sister's hair. Artist: Susan Pearse Date: circa 1920

King George V and Edward, Prince of Wales, both in uniform Date: 1911

Jeff Pearse Race Horse Trainer 04 April 1996 Date: 04 April 1996

Warren Hastings reviewing Pearses column, illustration from Cassell
876362 Warren Hastings reviewing Pearses column, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of India by James Grant, pub

Denis Colbron Pearse (1873-1971). Son of Alfred Pearse, prolific 19th century artist and engraver. A book illustrator and later in life became a prominent member of the Boy Scouts Association in

Duck and Drake
A duck, drake and their chicks on the river bank. Artist: Denis Colbron Pearse Date: 1909

Artists Brushes
A bag of paint brushes that once belonged to the artist Susan Beatrice Pearse

Romantic scene
With best Christmas wishes. Young boy with a posy of flowers presents them to his sweetheart. Artist: Susan Beatrice Pearse. Date: circa 1910

Catching a crab
Young boy and girl on the beach studying the crab caught in their net. Artist: Susan Beatrice Pearse Date: circa 1912

Pick-a-Back
Child giving a pick-a-back to younger sister. Artist: Susan Beatrice Pearse Date: circa 1915

Children at bedtime
Bartholomew is very sweet? Postcard illustration of two children cuddling baby. Series 1402/1. Artist: Susan Beatrice Pearse Date: 1914

Scenes from childlife
The Sick Dog. Postcard illustration of two children with pet dog. Series 798/1. Artist: Susan Beatrice Pearse Date: 1907

A Friend at the Picnic by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Children enjoying a picnic with their nurse feed a friendly passing donkey. Date: c. 1930

Warren Hastings reviewing Pearses columns (engraving)
653791 Warren Hastings reviewing Pearses columns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warren Hastings reviewing Pearses columns)

The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho)
1605330 The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Ceiling Design for the Boudoir, Ardgowan, ca. 1868. Creator: Attributed to J. S. Pearse
Ceiling Design for the Boudoir, Ardgowan, ca. 1868. Attributed to J. S. Pearse

Three children on a sleigh
Three cute children enjoying a sleigh ride. Date: 20th century

A Neighbourly Kiss
Illustration by Susan Pearse showing two children kissing through a gap in a garden fence. Susan Pearse was a regular contributor to the Sphere and other ILN titles

Ladies First
Illustration by Susan Beatrice Pearse showing an outdoor garden scene of a young boy offering a chocolate to a little girl. Susan Pearse was a regular contributor to the Sphere and other ILN titles

Mrs Mary B Pearse C. L Weed American 1824 1903
Mrs. Mary B. Pearse (?); C.L. Weed (American, 1824 - 1903); 1861 - 1863; Albumen silver print

My Dolly by Susan Beatrice Pearse
A little girl sits in a comfortable looking floral upholstered armchair and cuddles her baby doll. A toy cradle stands by her feet. Date: c.1915

Skipping by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Three little girls play with a skipping rope in a field of flowers. c.1925

An Afghan Horseman Rode At Her With Uplifted Sword, 1902. Artist: A Patriot
An Afghan Horseman Rode At Her With Uplifted Sword, 1902. The British were besieged at Jalalabad by the Afghans under Akbar Khan from October 1841 during the First Afghan War

The Royal Oak Cup, 1916
The Royal Oak Cup is housed at the Barber-Surgeons Hall. The Royal Oak cup was presented by Charles II in 1676 at the request of his surgeons Sir John Knight

Canterbury burned by the Danes, 851 AD, (c1920). Artist: A Pearse
Canterbury burned by the Danes, 851 AD, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Mr Henry H. S. Pearse of the Daily News
Mr Henry H. S. Pearse, war correspondent for the Daily News during the Second Boer War. Date: 1899

Mark Guy Pearse
MARK GUY PEARSE nonconformist churchman Date: 1842 - 1930

PATRICK PEARSE (1880-1916). Irish writer, nationalist and one of the leaders of the Easter Rising. Photograph, c1915

Belgian Boy Scouts distributing food and drink - WWI
Boy Scouts of Belgium (BSB) distributing food and drink along the front line in the trenches outside Liege, extremely dangerous and brave work - WWI. Date: circa 1915

CHRISTOPHER PEARSE CRANCH (1815-1882). American minister and writer

All Aboard for Fairyland by Susan Beatrice Pearse
A galleon sailing ship, populated entirely by chubby-cheeked children sets off across the waves, bound for fairyland. Date: 1909

When a Man Marries Date: circa 1918

Christmastime. Artist: Susan Beatrice Pearse. 3 children watch Santa fill their stockings with toys Date: circa 1916

To Market, To Market, To Buy a Fat Pig Date: circa 1918

Little Miss Muffett Date: circa 1918

There Was a Little Man & He Had a Little Gun Date: circa 1918

Sleep, Babies, Sleep. A little girl puts her toys and dolls into a cradle and kisses them goodnight. 20th century

Picture No. 10508180
Alice in Wonderland (1) Susan Pearse

Picture No. 10508242
Babes in the Wood (1). Susan Pearse

The tea party by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two little girls sit down solemnly to a tea party accompanied by their pet dog and several dolls

See-Saw by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Four children play together on a rudimentary see-saw, although one little girl seems to have fallen off one end

Ride a rocking horse by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two little boys ride a rocking horse rather energetically. The one at the back appears to be hanging on for dear life. Date: c.1925

Pick-a-Back by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Three children enjoy themselves playing piggy back or pick a back

On the Swing by Susan Beatrice Pearse
A little girl sails through the air on a tree swing, pointing her feet to the clouds, while her friend watches from the ground

Flying kites by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two children run up a hill to fly their jolly looking kites

Ring-a-Roses by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Three little girls have fun holding hands and dancing round in a circle in a game of ring-a-roses

Building a Castle by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two children sit contentedly and construct a castle from building blocks

Blowing Bubbles by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two children sit with a bowl of soap suds and blow bubbles through pipes

Dancing Couple by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two children at a fancy dress party dance together, he in a striped suit reminiscent of the French Revolution and she in fairy style tutu

At the Pantomime by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Lovely illustration by Susan Beatrice Pearse showing children at a Christmas pantomime. A clown on stage is throwing crackers into the audience stalls

George V / Pearse / Mary
GEORGE V with MARY in the House of Lords

George V / Pearse / Family
GEORGE V with Mary and their children

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"Pearse: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of Pearse, where angels descend upon the legendary Battle of Mons, turning the tides of war. Susan Beatrice Pearse's whimsical illustrations come alive in "Four & Twenty Blackbirds, " as feathered friends serenade us with their melodious tunes. Intriguingly, Battledore & shuttlecock by Susan Beatrice Pearse takes us back to a simpler time when children reveled in outdoor games. The timeless lullaby "Bye Baby Bunting" transports us to The Land of Nod, another masterpiece by this talented artist. Amidst the joyous festivities captured in Children With Christmas Tree, we find ourselves humming along to the beloved nursery rhyme "Curly Locks. " See Saw Margery Daw invites us on a playful journey teetering between laughter and delight. Rock-a-Bye Baby cradles our imagination as we sway gently with each verse. Goosey Goosey Gander leads us down hidden corridors and secret chambers within history's tapestry. It also delves into everyday moments like Haircutting; capturing snippets of life that resonate universally. King George V and Edward, Prince of Wales grace these pages with regal elegance, reminding us of their influential reign during a pivotal era. Through Pearse's artistry, we embark on an extraordinary voyage through time and space – where angels guide battles and blackbirds sing harmonies. Join us as we unravel the mysteries woven within these captivating illustrations that have stood the test of time.