Pencil Collection (page 20)

A new pencil sharpener (engraving)
3634885 A new pencil sharpener (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new pencil sharpener)

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a slate, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605763 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a slate, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Untitled [Classical figure] (w / c)
6200457 Untitled [Classical figure] (w/c) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Sketch book with the number 13 written on the front cover)

Untitled [Medieval female figure] (pencil)
6200445 Untitled [Medieval female figure] (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Sketch book with the number 13 written on the front cover)

Untitled (pencil)
6200433 Untitled (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Sketch book with the number 13 written on the front cover)

The Three Calls of Deirdre (pencil)
6200409 The Three Calls of Deirdre (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Sketch book with the number 13 written on the front cover)

Untitled [Smaller version of Love Passing By] (pencil)
6200395 Untitled [Smaller version of Love Passing By] (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Untitled [Fairy] (pencil)
6200388 Untitled [Fairy] (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Sketch book with the number 13 written on the front cover)

Columba blessing mermaids (pencil)
6200422 Columba blessing mermaids (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Sketch book with the number 13 written on the front cover)

Aoife sends the Children of Lir to Wander the Sea (pencil)
6200421 Aoife sends the Children of Lir to Wander the Sea (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Maeve (pencil)
6200413 Maeve (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Sketch book with the number 13 written on the front cover)

Wayfarers (pencil)
6200384 Wayfarers (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Sketch book with the number 13 written on the front cover)

Portrait of a woman in profile (litho)
6001418 Portrait of a woman in profile (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a woman in profile)

A group of Franciscan Friars, 1882 (pencil and chalk on board)
1631402 A group of Franciscan Friars, 1882 (pencil and chalk on board) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 30.5x48.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Chestnut Oak on the Hosack Estate, Hyde Park, New York with Five Figures
1079362 The Chestnut Oak on the Hosack Estate, Hyde Park, New York with Five Figures and an Artist Sketching, 1838 (graphite on paper) by Durand

Whortlebury Mountain near Schroon Lake, New York, 1837 (graphite on paper)
1079359 Whortlebury Mountain near Schroon Lake, New York, 1837 (graphite on paper) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); 23.5x33.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Buttonwood Trunks, Catskill Clove, New York, 1848 (graphite on gray-green paper)
1079357 Buttonwood Trunks, Catskill Clove, New York, 1848 (graphite on gray-green paper) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); 35.6x25.4 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Study of Tree Branches, Fishkill Landing, New York, 1860 (graphite on gray Bristol paper)
1079346 Study of Tree Branches, Fishkill Landing, New York, 1860 (graphite on gray Bristol paper) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); 47.6x31.1 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Study of Two Trees, Bolton, Lake George, New York, 1863 (graphite on beige Bristol paper)
1079316 Study of Two Trees, Bolton, Lake George, New York, 1863 (graphite on beige Bristol paper) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); 31.1x47 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Fulham Church; original pencil drawing by Cs Gilbert (engraving)
584668 Fulham Church; original pencil drawing by Cs Gilbert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of Frances, Duke of Bedford, in Russell Square, London (pencil on paper)
602894 Statue of Frances, Duke of Bedford, in Russell Square, London (pencil on paper) by Pugin, Augustus Charles (1762-1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Frances, Duke of Bedford)

Die-Sinker (engraving)
2801965 Die-Sinker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die-Sinker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Original Artwork - Holding mistletoe above two mice
Original Artwork - A little girl encouraging two amorous mice, by holding a sprig of mistletoe above their heads! Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Boy scout helping toddler up steps
Original Artwork - A little boy scout helping a toddler up some steps. Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Little boy sharpening large pencil Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Customer and shop assistant Date: early 20th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Heres another blue-pencil P. C
The Caption refers to..another blue pencil postcard. In WW2 Bue Pencil referred to the Censor who crossed out in indelible blue any text that he thought might be of use to the enemy

Study of a Girl
Pencil study of a girl. Artist: Albert Belleroche (1864-1944)

Advert for Maybelline Eye Shadow, 1930
Advert for Maybelline Eye Shadow and eyebrow pencil, 1930 Date: 1930

Stolen Children
A pencil sketch of frightened children hiding from a wicked goblin racing off with a sackful of already stolen children. Artist: Helen Jacobs Date: circa 1920

Nereids
Leodice antennata, Nereidonta antennata 1, and Eunice sanguinea, Nereidonta sanguinea 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Study of Geometric Figures, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite
XYC265077 Study of Geometric Figures, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite) (see 265062 for verso) by Gore, Spencer Frederick (1878-1914); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Study of Worshippers and Dancers with Calf, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite
XYC265074 Study of Worshippers and Dancers with Calf, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite) (see 265073 for verso) by Gore

Bull and dog in field (colour litho)
STC255602 Bull and dog in field (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Study for Romeo and Juliet, The Last Scene, 1848 (pencil on paper)
BIR108319 Study for Romeo and Juliet, The Last Scene, 1848 (pencil on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; eBirmingham Museums Trust; English

Pen case, from Beni Hasan (wood) (see 107879)
AMQ107034 Pen case, from Beni Hasan (wood) (see 107879) by Egyptian, Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Hetton Colliery Railway locomotive. Verso stamped John R Moore, photographer, 48 Crowtree Road, Sunderland. Inscribed in pencil H Stephens, Quay. Date: circa 1901

Self Portrait, 1924
AWG87420 Self Portrait, 1924 by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Young Boat-builders
BAL22424 The Young Boat-builders by Constable, John (1776-1837); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Day (pencil and watercolour)
1766638 Day (pencil and watercolour) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); 25.5x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Day. Edward Robert Hughes (1851-1914). Pencil and watercolour

A Hindu Woman carrying a Waterpot (pencil and watercolour)
1766413 A Hindu Woman carrying a Waterpot (pencil and watercolour) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 13.7x9.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hindu Woman carrying a Waterpot)

Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius, 1891-2 (pencil on oaper over canvas)
1766397 Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius, 1891-2 (pencil on oaper over canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 43x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius)

A selection of designs from the House of Carl Faberge including an oval hand mirror
1765139 A selection of designs from the House of Carl Faberge including an oval hand mirror, a smaller mirror and two mounted bottles (pencil, pen)

St. Joan of Arc (pencil and pastel on buff paper)
1765047 St. Joan of Arc (pencil and pastel on buff paper) by Richmond, William Blake (1842-1921); 71.3x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Joan of Arc. Sir William Blake Richmond (1842-1921)

Egyptian Costume Designs for a Dancer, a Musician, Ta-Or, and Cleopatras Sister
985512 Egyptian Costume Designs for a Dancer, a Musician, Ta-Or, and Cleopatras Sister, (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst

The Striped Blazer, (watercolour and pencil on buff paper)
985421 The Striped Blazer, (watercolour and pencil on buff paper) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 28x21.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Striped Blazer. Charles Demuth (1883-1935)

Place de la Concorde, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
985375 Place de la Concorde, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Robinson, Florence Vincent (1874-1937); 35.7x47.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Place de la Concorde)

Sunset, New York Harbour, 1880 (watercolour and pencil on paper laid down on paper)
985372 Sunset, New York Harbour, 1880 (watercolour and pencil on paper laid down on paper) by Farrer, Henry (1843-1903); 63.5x95.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset, New York Harbour)

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"Pencil: A Versatile Tool Uniting Art, History, and Expression" The pencil, a humble instrument of creativity and communication, holds within its slender form the power to capture the essence of our world. From Leonardo da Vinci's intricate sketches of skull anatomy to J. M. W. Turner's evocative landscapes in pencil drawings, this unassuming tool has witnessed the birth of masterpieces. In Beeston Castle, Cheshire, sunlight dances on paper as Suntop English Setters are immortalized through delicate strokes. Meanwhile, Writing/Shorthand Pitman scripts tales of forgotten stories with each graphite mark. Pencils have been there when history unfolded - from Harlech Castle's majestic architecture to the signing of the Armistice in Compiegne during World War I. Not limited to human creations alone, pencils have also captured nature's wonders. The Great Indian Fruit Bat takes flight on Bhawani Das' canvas while male and female Red Grouse come alive through textured lines. Even wallpaper designs find their genesis in blue and white sketches that breathe life into living spaces. But it is not just art that pencils embrace; they also reveal glimpses into souls. William Butler Yeats' portrait emerges from Augustus John's pencil and wash technique—a window into an Irish poet's innermost thoughts. As we hold a pencil today, let us remember that it symbolizes more than mere graphite encased in wood—it represents curiosity and constant learning. "I Am Still Learning, " whispers charcoal on paper by those who seek knowledge throughout their lives—Aun Aprendo indeed. So next time you pick up a pencil—whether for doodling or drafting—remember its rich heritage spanning centuries across cultures worldwide. Let your imagination flow freely as you harness this versatile tool capable of capturing both reality and dreams alike.