Raymond Collection

Anatomy of a greyhound
Anatomical drawing of the muscles of a greyhound, precisely labelled

Skeleton of a greyhound
Detailed anatomical drawing by Raymond Sheppard in pen and ink of the skeleton of a greyhound, with bones fully labelled

All Aboard for Brooklands by The Tout 1931
Humorous colour illustration by The Tout showing caricatures of various personalities from the motoring world in 1931. From left: Lord Howe, Mr. Raymond Mays, Mr. Hugh P

Hannibal crossing the Alps
Hannibal and his army crosses the Alps - an epic overland journey from Carthage to Italy during the Second Punic War in Italy (218-203 BC). Two of Hannibals war elephants are pictured

Young Golden Cocker Spaniel
Sketches of a young Golden Cocker Spaniel puppy (aged 3-4 months) sitting and running. Pencil / crayon drawings by Raymond Sheppard

An angry Grizzly Bear
Enraged Grizzly Bear snarling and raising a dangerous-looking paw. Pastel sketch by Raymond Sheppard

Gypsy caravan and trap in a wood clearing. Pen & ink with watercolour wash sketch by Raymond Sheppard

A Tiger approaches
A fantastic picture of a large male Tiger approaching with menace. Pastel drawing by Raymond Sheppard

Hannibal and his army crosses the Alps - an epic overland journey from Carthage to Italy during the Second Punic War in Italy (218-203 BC). Two of Hannibals war elephants are pictured

Raymond Revue Bar - Soho, London. Date: 1973

Suicide on the Little Big Horn. Custers Last Stand in 1876 when he led the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army into battle with the Lakota

Ploughing a field
A farmer operating a hand plough, pulled by a team of two white horses. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

The Old Man and the Sea
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to The Old Man and the Sea - a novella by Ernest Hemingway, written in Cuba in 1951. The story focuses on Santiago

Heavy horses pull a Timber Wagon uphill. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

A clinker rowing boat
A watercolour sketch of a clinker rowing boat by Raymond Sheppard

Three turtles swimming underwater. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Farm scene - Painting by Raymond Sheppard
A winding muddy track leading toward a farmyard, barns and farm buildings. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Rhinos attack a Lion
Curse of the Great White Rhino. Two rhinos charge and attack a Lion. Pen and Ink (with wash) preliminary sketch by Raymond Sheppard

Eleanor on Crusades
Eleanor of Aquitaine (or of Guyenne) rides east with her husband, Louis VII; but her carryings-on with Raymond of Antioch will lead to divorce, and marriage to Henry II

Fairy Melusine (Colour)
Raymond de Lusignan discovers that his wife is a fairy, and consequently - for thats how these things are - she has to leave him, for ever, flying from the castle window... Date: circa 1500

Melusine Revealed
Melusines fairy nature is discovered by her husband, Raymond de Lusignan, and she has to leave him for ever

Alfa-Romeo Racing Car
The car in which Tazio Nuvolari will win two Grand Prix : other notable drivers are Raymond Sommer and Louis Chiron. Date: 1936

Poster advertising Norway, showing a pretty milkmaid with a yoke and two buckets. 20th century

COBB & JACKSON, 1913. Ty Cobb (1886-1961) and Shoeless Joe Jackson (1888-1951). American baseball players. Photographed in 1913

The Old Man and the Sea
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to The Old Man and the Sea - a novella by Ernest Hemingway, written in Cuba in 1951. The story focuses on Santiago

Large male lion sleeping. A study in pencil and conte crayon by Raymond Sheppard

Girl painting at table
A young girls sits at a table painting in her sketchbook. Watercolour study by Raymond Sheppard

Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). Creator: Thomas-Charles Naudet
Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). The restoration of Catholic worship - First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters, c1908, (1909)
A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters. [Standing (from left): Joyce, Day, Wild, Adams, Brocklehurst, Shackleton, Marshall, David, Armitage, Marston

Hubert Raymond Allen (Dizzy)
Hubert Raymond Allen also known as Dizzy joined the RAF before the war. He was in action over Rotterdam and Dunkirk during the British evacuation, in the Battle of Britain

Ossie Clark
Raymond " Ossie" Clark (9 June 1942 6 August 1996), English fashion designer - major figure in the Swinging Sixties scene in London and the fashion industry in that era

A Barn Owl hunting a rat. Pen & ink illustration by Raymond Sheppard

Boy collecting apples
A smiling, happy boy amongst the orchard trees, collecting the fallen shiny English apples in a wooden box. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

Bugatti Brescia of Raymond Mays competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1923
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Reg. No. CT5219. Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. FTD in record time. Possibly the car known as Cordon Rouge. M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 8.9.23

American Radiator Company Building, New York, 1925. Designed by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood in Gothic Art Deco style, the American Radiator Building was completed in 1924

TY COBB (1886-1961). Tyrus Raymond Cobb. American baseball player

SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, photographed at the opening game of the World Series between the New York Giants

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA Dictating Her Dialogues to Raymond of Capua. Painting by Giovanni di Paolo, 15th century

The Long, Long Drift
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to an article entitled: The Long, Long Drift by John Prebble, relating to the The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17

Grandfather welcomes his Granddaughter
A Grandfather, fishing in the shade of a tree by a quiet pool, welcomes his Granddaughter with open arms. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Hay bales in the evening light
A view of a field with stacked bales of hay in the evening light. Pencil and watercolour sketch by Raymond Sheppard

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Canada, Alberta, Raymond, Bare Back riding at the Raymond Stampede the oldest rodeo in Canada held annually since 1902, all four of horses hoofs off the ground

Richard I, (1157-1199), c1787. King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death, known as Richard Coeur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader

Two schoolboys in a wood
Illustration showing two schoolboys in a wood, finding a notice on a tree: Beware of the Wolves

Brumas Polar Bear
Brumas the polar bear cub at London Zoo, only a few weeks old

Down the Severn in a Sheep Trough. A boy paddles a raft he has built from a sheep trough and two barrels

Dodo - profile and rear studies
Two studies of the Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) - a flightless bird endemic to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, extinct since the mid-to-late 17th century

Tiger attempting to reach big game hunter
A Tiger attempts to get at a big game hunter, sat rather precariously on a tree branch

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"Raymond: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into the world of Raymond, where the anatomy of a greyhound unveils its graceful elegance. Like the delicate skeleton of a greyhound, Raymond's presence is both striking and captivating. Just as Hannibal crossed the Alps with determination, Raymond embarks on his own adventures. With the spirit of a young Golden Cocker Spaniel, he fearlessly explores new horizons. Intriguing like a gypsy caravan and trap, Raymond's charisma draws you in. But beware. Just like an angry Grizzly Bear or an approaching Tiger, his fiery passion can be overwhelming yet irresistible. Much like Hannibal leading his army across treacherous terrain, Raymond takes us on daring escapades through life's challenges. From Soho's iconic Raymond Revue Bar in London to witnessing moments like "Suicide on the Little Big Horn, " he embraces diverse experiences that shape him. With strength reminiscent of heavy horses pulling timber wagons uphill, Raymond perseveres against all odds. And just as ploughing a field yields fruitful rewards, he cultivates resilience and growth within himself. Through it all, Raymond remains enigmatic yet magnetic – an enchanter who leaves an indelible mark wherever he goes. His story unfolds with each passing moment; join him on this enthralling journey through time and nature.