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Perceptive Collection

"Unlocking the Secrets of the Mind: Exploring Perceptive Hints through Engravings" Intriguing and enigmatic

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Phrenological Head / Scrap

Phrenological Head / Scrap
A phrenological head, showing the different categoies of the brain which should exist in healthy humans. These include self perceptive, aspiring and animal morals

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Tsesarevich Alexei of Russia

Tsesarevich Alexei of Russia (1904-1918) seen studying in 1913. Devastatingly for his parents, Alexei suffered from haemophilia

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Paranormal Phrenology

Paranormal Phrenology
Key to the animal propen- sities, religious and moral sentiments, perceptive faculties and reflective faculties, each one with its precise location

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Anthony Trollope, novelist (engraving)

Anthony Trollope, novelist (engraving)
3099783 Anthony Trollope, novelist (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthony Trollope, novelist)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: John Ruskin, Art Criticism (engraving)

John Ruskin, Art Criticism (engraving)
3099793 John Ruskin, Art Criticism (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin, Art Criticism)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: J B Hopkins (engraving)

J B Hopkins (engraving)
3099813 J B Hopkins (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: J B Hopkins. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: George Macdonald (engraving)

George Macdonald (engraving)
3099812 George Macdonald (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Macdonald. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Thomas Henry Huxley (engraving)

Thomas Henry Huxley (engraving)
3099794 Thomas Henry Huxley (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Henry Huxley)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Andrew Halliday (engraving)

Andrew Halliday (engraving)
3099792 Andrew Halliday (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrew Halliday. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: J R Planche (engraving)

J R Planche (engraving)
3099790 J R Planche (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: J R Planche. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Norman Macleod (engraving)

Norman Macleod (engraving)
3099787 Norman Macleod (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman Macleod. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Alfred Tennyson (engraving)

Alfred Tennyson (engraving)
3099785 Alfred Tennyson (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Tennyson. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Charles Darwin, Natural Selection (engraving)

Charles Darwin, Natural Selection (engraving)
3099760 Charles Darwin, Natural Selection (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin, Natural Selection)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Portrait of Madame Vasnier, 1888 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Madame Vasnier, 1888 (oil on canvas)
PWI91674 Portrait of Madame Vasnier, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Matthew Arnold, Sweetness and Light (engraving)

Matthew Arnold, Sweetness and Light (engraving)
3099810 Matthew Arnold, Sweetness and Light (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Arnold, Sweetness and Light)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Dean Stanley, Broad Church (engraving)

Dean Stanley, Broad Church (engraving)
3099803 Dean Stanley, Broad Church (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dean Stanley, Broad Church)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: H M Stanley, He Found Livingstone (engraving)

H M Stanley, He Found Livingstone (engraving)
3099802 H M Stanley, He Found Livingstone (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: H M Stanley, He Found Livingstone)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Mark Twain (engraving)

Mark Twain (engraving)
3099801 Mark Twain (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mark Twain. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Thomas Carlyle, philosopher of Chelsea (engraving)

Thomas Carlyle, philosopher of Chelsea (engraving)
3099800 Thomas Carlyle, philosopher of Chelsea (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Carlyle, philosopher of Chelsea)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Shirley Brooks, Editor of Punch (engraving)

Shirley Brooks, Editor of Punch (engraving)
3099799 Shirley Brooks, Editor of Punch (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shirley Brooks, Editor of Punch)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: W H Smith (engraving)

W H Smith (engraving)
3099797 W H Smith (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: W H Smith. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Lionel Brough (engraving)

Lionel Brough (engraving)
3099781 Lionel Brough (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lionel Brough. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Benjamin Webster, actor (engraving)

Benjamin Webster, actor (engraving)
3099780 Benjamin Webster, actor (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Webster, actor)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Professor Richard Owen (engraving)

Professor Richard Owen (engraving)
3099777 Professor Richard Owen (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Richard Owen)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Robert Browning (engraving)

Robert Browning (engraving)
3099767 Robert Browning (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Browning. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Captain Warren (engraving)

Captain Warren (engraving)
3099798 Captain Warren (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Warren. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Charles Lever (engraving)

Charles Lever (engraving)
3099786 Charles Lever (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Lever. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: J Evelyn Denison, Mr Speaker (engraving)

J Evelyn Denison, Mr Speaker (engraving)
3099766 J Evelyn Denison, Mr Speaker (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Evelyn Denison, Mr Speaker)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Tinsley Brothers (engraving)

Tinsley Brothers (engraving)
3099815 Tinsley Brothers (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinsley Brothers. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: J A Froude, History (engraving)

J A Froude, History (engraving)
3099806 J A Froude, History (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: J A Froude, History)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Edmund Yates (engraving)

Edmund Yates (engraving)
3099795 Edmund Yates (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Yates. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Wilkie Collins, The Woman In White (engraving)

Wilkie Collins, The Woman In White (engraving)
3099784 Wilkie Collins, The Woman In White (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilkie Collins, The Woman In White)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Charles Reade (engraving)

Charles Reade (engraving)
3099782 Charles Reade (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Reade. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Tom Hood, Editor of Fun (engraving)

Tom Hood, Editor of Fun (engraving)
3099778 Tom Hood, Editor of Fun (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Hood, Editor of Fun)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Dr Garrett Anderson (engraving)

Dr Garrett Anderson (engraving)
3099773 Dr Garrett Anderson (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Garrett Anderson)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: George Edmund Street, Architect, The New Law Courts (engraving)

George Edmund Street, Architect, The New Law Courts (engraving)
3099769 George Edmund Street, Architect, The New Law Courts (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Edmund Street, Architect, The New Law Courts)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: George Augustus Sala (engraving)

George Augustus Sala (engraving)
3099791 George Augustus Sala (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Augustus Sala)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: John Hollingshead (engraving)

John Hollingshead (engraving)
3099776 John Hollingshead (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hollingshead. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Algernon Charles Swinburne, Poet (engraving)

Algernon Charles Swinburne, Poet (engraving)
3099775 Algernon Charles Swinburne, Poet (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algernon Charles Swinburne, Poet)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: J L Toole, Comedian (engraving)

J L Toole, Comedian (engraving)
3099770 J L Toole, Comedian (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: J L Toole, Comedian)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Harrison Ainsworth, biographer of Jack Sheppard (engraving)

Harrison Ainsworth, biographer of Jack Sheppard (engraving)
3099809 Harrison Ainsworth, biographer of Jack Sheppard (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrison Ainsworth, biographer of Jack Sheppard)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: J B Buckstone, John Baldwin Buckstone (engraving)

J B Buckstone, John Baldwin Buckstone (engraving)
3099796 J B Buckstone, John Baldwin Buckstone (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: J B Buckstone, John Baldwin Buckstone)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: C E Mudie (engraving)

C E Mudie (engraving)
3099788 C E Mudie (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: C E Mudie. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Benjamin Disraeli (engraving)

Benjamin Disraeli (engraving)
3099774 Benjamin Disraeli (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Disraeli. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Frederick Locker (engraving)

Frederick Locker (engraving)
3099804 Frederick Locker (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Locker. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Charles Kingsley (engraving)

Charles Kingsley (engraving)
3099789 Charles Kingsley (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Kingsley. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: John Bellew (engraving)

John Bellew (engraving)
3099779 John Bellew (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bellew. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

Background imagePerceptive Collection: Gustave Dore, Illustration (engraving)

Gustave Dore, Illustration (engraving)
3099772 Gustave Dore, Illustration (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustave Dore, Illustration)



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"Unlocking the Secrets of the Mind: Exploring Perceptive Hints through Engravings" Intriguing and enigmatic, a Phrenological Head stands as a symbol of our quest to understand human perception. Amongst scraps of knowledge, we delve into the depths of history. Tsesarevich Alexei of Russia, his youthful innocence captured in an engraving, reminds us that even those with royal blood possess perceptive minds waiting to be explored. Paranormal Phrenology whispers tales of supernatural insights hidden within the contours of our skulls – a realm where science meets mysticism. Anthony Trollope, the renowned novelist immortalized in an engraving, invites us into his literary world where perceptive characters unravel intricate plots and emotions. John Ruskin's art criticism etched onto paper reveals how keen observation can unlock profound understanding and appreciation for artistic masterpieces. Louis Duc Saint-Simon's engraved visage beckons us to explore his insightful writings on French society – a testament to his astute observations and intellectual prowess. J B Hopkins' engraved image captures moments frozen in time; each stroke hints at stories yet untold - inviting viewers to perceive beyond what meets the eye. George Macdonald's enchanting gaze transports us into fantastical realms where imagination intertwines with wisdom – reminding us that true perception goes beyond reality’s boundaries. Thomas Henry Huxley's piercing eyes reflect scientific curiosity as he unravels mysteries through rigorous study – proving that perception is not limited by conventional boundaries but expands horizons instead. Andrew Halliday’s engraved countenance reflects wit and humor - reminding us that perceptive minds often find joy amidst life’s complexities through their unique lens on existence. J R Planche's engraved presence evokes theatrical flair - showcasing how astute observation enhances storytelling, capturing nuances others may overlook. Norman Macleod's engraving portrays compassion personified.