Sir Max Beerbohm Collection

Mr Tennyson, Reading In Memoriam to his Sovereign, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Mr Tennyson, Reading In Memoriam to his Sovereign, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Dante in Oxford; Proctor: Your Name And College?, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Dante in Oxford; Proctor: Your Name And College?, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Table-Talking, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Henrik Ibsen, Receiving Mr William Archer in Audience, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Henrik Ibsen, Receiving Mr William Archer in Audience, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Sir William Watson (1858-1935), English poet, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Sir William Watson (1858-1935), English poet, 1904. Watson was popular in his time for the political content of his verse, hence this caricature, the inscription of which reads: William Watson

Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) and his niece, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) and his niece, 1904. Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools

Mr Austin Dobson and Mr Edmund Gosse Composing a Ballade, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Mr Austin Dobson and Mr Edmund Gosse Composing a Ballade, 1904. Scene: the Board of Trade. Time: office hours in the early eighties

Dante Gabriel Rossetti, in his back garden, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, in his back garden, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Robert Burns, Having set his hand to the plough, looks back at Highland Mary, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Robert Burns, Having set his hand to the plough, looks back at Highland Mary, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Homer, Going His Round, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Homer, Going His Round, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Mr WB Yeats, Presenting Mr George Moore to the Queen of Fairies, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Mr WB Yeats, Presenting Mr George Moore to the Queen of Fairies, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

William Shakespeare, His method of work, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
William Shakespeare, His method of work, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

William Wordsworth in the Lake District, at Cross-Purposes, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
William Wordsworth in the Lake District, at Cross-Purposes, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Lord Byron, Shaking the Dust of England from his Shoes, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Lord Byron, Shaking the Dust of England from his Shoes, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Walt Whitman, Inciting the Bird of Freedom to Soar, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Walt Whitman, Inciting the Bird of Freedom to Soar, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Goethe Watching the Shadow of Lili on the Blind, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Goethe Watching the Shadow of Lili on the Blind, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Robert Browning, Taking Tea with the Browning Society, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Robert Browning, Taking Tea with the Browning Society, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Omar Khayyam, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Omar Khayyam, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Mr Rudyard Kipling takes a bloomin day aht, on the blasted eath... 1904.Artist: Max Beerbohm
Mr Rudyard Kipling takes a bloomin day aht, on the blasted eath, along with Britannia, is gurl, 1904. Caricature of English writer Kipling (1865-1936) parodying working class speech

Paul Verlaine, (Usher in Private School at Bournemouth, 1877-1878), 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Paul Verlaine, (Usher in Private School at Bournemouth, 1877-1878), 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm, English parodist and caricaturist, 1911. Artist: William Rothenstein
Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm, English parodist and caricaturist, 1911. Portrait of Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) from a supplement to The Bookman, 1911

Max Beerbohm (1872-1956), British writer and caricaturist, 1901. Artist: Laurence Houseman
Max Beerbohm (1872-1956), British writer and caricaturist, 1901. Beerbohm succeeded George Bernard Shaw as theatre critic of The Saturday Review in 1898

Sir Max Beerbohm 1896 Charles Hasslewood Shannon
Sir Max Beerbohm, 1896. Charles Hasslewood Shannon (British, 1863-1937). Lithograph

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In the year 1904, the talented artist Max Beerbohm captured the essence of various literary figures in his captivating illustrations. One such masterpiece is "Mr Tennyson, Reading In Memoriam to his Sovereign, " where Beerbohm skillfully portrays Lord Alfred Tennyson engrossed in his own poetic creation. The intensity on Tennyson's face reflects the depth of emotion conveyed through his words. Another notable artwork by Beerbohm is titled "Dante in Oxford; Proctor: Your Name And College?". This piece captures Dante Alighieri's presence at Oxford University, with a proctor questioning him about his identity and affiliation. The juxtaposition of medieval and contemporary elements adds an intriguing touch to this composition. Beerbohm also pays homage to Samuel Taylor Coleridge in "Table-Talking", depicting the poet engaged in animated conversation. The intricate details bring Coleridge's intellectual prowess to life, showcasing his ability to captivate listeners with both wit and wisdom. One cannot overlook Henrik Ibsen receiving Mr William Archer in audience, as portrayed by Beerbohm. This illustration showcases Ibsen's commanding presence as he welcomes Archer into his world of theatrical brilliance. Sir William Watson, a renowned English poet during that era, is immortalized by Beerbohm's artistic genius. Through delicate strokes and careful attention to detail, Watson comes alive on canvas - a testament to both the artist's skill and Watson's literary contribution. Matthew Arnold finds himself accompanied by his niece in another enchanting piece created by Beerbohm. Their shared bond is evident as they engage in conversation amidst a backdrop that exudes sophistication and elegance. The collaboration between Austin Dobson and Edmund Gosse takes center stage under Beerbohm’s brushstrokes as they compose a ballade together. This depiction not only celebrates their creative partnership but also highlights their individual talents within the realm of poetry.