Samuel Richardson Collection

Scene from Clarissa, by Samuel Richardson (coloured engraving)
981710 Scene from Clarissa, by Samuel Richardson (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Clarissa)

Illustration for Richardson's Clarissa, 1785. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Richardson's Clarissa, 1785. Plate: Plate 10

Illustration to Samuel Richardson's Clarissa, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration to Samuel Richardson's Clarissa, 1796

Illustration to Samuel Richardson's Clarissa, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration to Samuel Richardson's Clarissa, 1796

Richardson Reading to his "Muses and Graces"(engraving)
3625592 Richardson Reading to his " Muses and Graces" (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richardson Reading to his " Muses and Graces")

Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth (engraving)
3625457 Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth)

Ye Old Pantiles March (colour litho)
729960 Ye Old Pantiles March (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ye Old Pantiles March)

Samuel Richardson, Bookseller and Novelist (engraving)
728272 Samuel Richardson, Bookseller and Novelist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Richardson, Bookseller and Novelist)

Jane Austen, Laurence Sterne, Samuel Richardson, Oliver Goldsmith, Tobias Smollett (engraving)
663644 Jane Austen, Laurence Sterne, Samuel Richardson, Oliver Goldsmith, Tobias Smollett (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jane Austen, Laurence Sterne)

Samuel Richardson reading Gradison at the Grange, Fulham, London (coloured engraving)
584655 Samuel Richardson reading Gradison at the Grange, Fulham, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samuel Richardson (engraving)
617994 Samuel Richardson (engraving) by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Richardson (1689-1761), English novelist and publisher. Engraved by T

Clarissa Harlowe (engraving)
5199199 Clarissa Harlowe (engraving) by Landseer, Charles (1799-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarissa Harlowe. Illustration for The Art Journal, 1850.); © Look and Learn

The home of Samuel Richardson at Parsons Green, near Fulham, London (w / c on paper)
584663 The home of Samuel Richardson at Parsons Green, near Fulham, London (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Memorial to Richardson, the Novelist, in St Brides Church (engraving)
1596312 Memorial to Richardson, the Novelist, in St Brides Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial to Richardson, the Novelist)

The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, the Novelist, in 1748
1037764 The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, the Novelist, in 1748, from a Drawing in his Possession (engraving) by English School

Scene from The History of Sir Charles Grandison, by Samuel Richardson (engraving)
981713 Scene from The History of Sir Charles Grandison, by Samuel Richardson (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The house at Parsons Green, near Fulham, London, when Samuel Richardson wrote Clarissa (engraving)
584666 The house at Parsons Green, near Fulham, London, when Samuel Richardson wrote Clarissa (engraving) by English School

Scene from The History of Sir Charles Grandison, by Samuel Richardson (engraving)
981714 Scene from The History of Sir Charles Grandison, by Samuel Richardson (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from Clarissa, by Samuel Richardson (engraving)
981734 Scene from Clarissa, by Samuel Richardson (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Clarissa)

Scene from The History of Sir Charles Grandison, by Samuel Richardson (engraving)
981728 Scene from The History of Sir Charles Grandison, by Samuel Richardson (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Eighteenth-Century Rendezvous, c1744, (1942). Creator: Joseph Highmore
An Eighteenth-Century Rendezvous, c1744, (1942). Illustration to " Pamela" by Samuel Richardson. Published in " Life Among the English", by Rose Macaulay. [Collins, London, 1942]

Richardson, (1689-1761), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richardson, (1689-1761), 1830. Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) English writer printer and publisher best known for his epistolary novels. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Richardsons House at Parsons Green (1799), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Richardsons House at Parsons Green (1799), (c1878). The home of the novelist Samuel Richardson at Parsons Green in the village of Fulham, (now part of south west London)

Samuel Richardson, English writer and printer, c1750 (1911). Artist: Joseph Highmore
Samuel Richardson (1689-1761), English writer and printer, c1750 (1911).From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons Clarissa, c1745. Artist: Joseph Highmore
The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons Clarissa, c1745. Painting held in the Yale Center for British Art. From The Studio Volume 99. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1930]

Samuel Richardsons house, North End, Fulham, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
Samuel Richardsons house, North End, Fulham, London, 1912. The home of English writer Samuel Richardson (1689-1761). Fulham, then a village outside London, is now part of the city

A letter from Samuel Richardson to Dr Smollett, 1756, (1840). Artist: Samuel Richardson
A letter from Samuel Richardson to Dr Smollett, 1756, (1840). The letter is reply to a letter by Smollett denying that he was the author of an article in the Critical Review

A letter from Dr Smollett to Samuel Richardson, 1756, (1840). Artist: Tobias George Smollett
A letter from Dr Smollett to Samuel Richardson, 1756, (1840). View of Monmouth House at Chelsea, in which Smollett wrote his Roderick Random

Letter from Samuel Richardson, 22nd March 1754. Artist: Samuel Richardson
Letter from Samuel Richardson, 22nd March 1754. Letter written from Salisbury Court, Fleet Street, to an anonymous correspondant in reply to criticism on the compromise as to religion between Sir

The home of Samuel Richardson at Parsons Green, near Fulham, London. Samuel Richardson, 1689 -1761. English writer and printer. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1890

A paper cutting or silhouette of Samuel Richardson reading Clarissa to his muses and graces. Samuel Richardson, 1689 - 1761. English writer and printer. From A Bookmans Budget, published 1917

Illustration for Pamela, by Samuel Richardson, 1742 (engraving)
XJF884584 Illustration for Pamela, by Samuel Richardson, 1742 (engraving) by Gravelot, Hubert Francois (1699-1773); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr. B)

The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, The
THE REMARKABLE CHARACTERS WHO WERE AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS WITH SAMUEL RICHARDSON, THE NOVELIST, IN 1748, FROM A DRAWING IN HIS POSSESSION, UK, 1881. 1. Dr. Johnson. 2. Bishop of Salisbury (Dr. Gilbert)

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Samuel Richardson, a prominent figure in the literary world of the 18th century, left an indelible mark with his groundbreaking novels and contributions to English literature. In this captivating scene from Clarissa, we are transported into the intricate web of emotions and complexities that Richardson masterfully weaves through his words. The oil painting himself, created in 1754 on copper, captures the essence of a man deeply engrossed in his craft. With every stroke of his pen, he brings to life characters who resonate with readers even centuries later. In another engraving titled "Richardson Reading to his 'Muses and Graces', " we witness the author immersed in a world entirely of his own creation. Surrounded by inspiration and creativity, it is evident that Richardson's imagination knows no bounds. A meeting between Johnson, Richardson, and Hogarth immortalized in yet another engraving signifies the intellectual camaraderie shared among these influential figures. Their discussions undoubtedly shaped not only their individual works but also influenced the course of literary history itself. "Ye Old Pantiles March, " depicted in vibrant color lithography, transports us back to an era where music played an integral role in society. It serves as a reminder that Richardson's novels were not only meant for silent reading but also served as sources of entertainment during social gatherings. An enchanting engraving titled "Samuel Richardson reading Gradison at the Grange" showcases how literature has always been intertwined with domestic life. As he reads aloud within the cozy confines of his home at Parsons Green near Fulham London, one can imagine listeners being captivated by every word uttered by this literary genius. Jane Austen, Laurence Sterne, Oliver Goldsmith - all esteemed authors whose names are forever linked alongside Samuel Richardson's engraved image. This portrayal symbolizes their admiration for him as they recognize him as one who paved the way for their own success within this rich literary tradition.