Sydney Hall Collection

The Late Charles Stewart Parnell, M.P. 1846-1891. 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Late Charles Stewart Parnell, M.P. 1846-1891. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Great Jewel Case, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Great Jewel Case, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

"Friends Of Harmony", 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall. "Friends Of Harmony", 1891
"Friends Of Harmony", 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 15, 1891, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 15, 1891, 1891. Our artist in Norway. A peasant's wedding at Vossevangen. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The Lord Mayor Taking the Oath in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice, 1890. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Lord Mayor Taking the Oath in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 13, 1890, 1890. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 13, 1890, 1890.From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Water - Tobogganing- A novel Amusement; after Sydney P. Hall, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Water - Tobogganing- A novel Amusement; after Sydney P. Hall, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Church Choirs - The New Style, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
Church Choirs - The New Style, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Church Choirs - The Old Style, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
Church Choirs - The Old Style, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Blowing the Horn at the Hotel on the Stalheimsklev, Norway, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
Blowing the Horn at the Hotel on the Stalheimsklev, Norway, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 29, 1891, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 29, 1891, 1891. The Visit of the French Fleet. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 26, 1891, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 26, 1891, 1891. Business First, Pleasure Afterwards. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

A Trip to Norway; Sport on board the SS "Garonne" on the Return Voyage - A Potato Race, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Graphic, Front Cover January 23rd. 1886, 1886. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Graphic, Front Cover January 23rd. 1886, 1886. Reception of children by the Lord Mayor of London at the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House. From " The Graphic

That Unfortunate Marriage, by Francis Eleanor Trollope;As to "Uncle Jo
That Unfortunate Marriage, by Francis Eleanor Trollope; As to " Uncle Jo, " the honour nearly overpowered him. 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

That Unfortunate Marriage, by Francis Eleanor Trollope;"If you had ever seen that beast, Bucher
That Unfortunate Marriage, by Francis Eleanor Trollope; " If you had ever seen that beast, Bucher, you d understand it.", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

That Unfortunate Marriage, by Francis Eleanor Trollope, "You will all be sorry to lose Miss Cheffi Creator
That Unfortunate Marriage, by Francis Eleanor Trollope, " You will all be sorry to lose Miss Cheffington", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; It is false, he is nearer
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; " It is false, he is nearer."

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; She could not command herself to speak at the moment, but she laid her hand silently on the back of his, with a confiding gesture

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883;What, what, what?"
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; " What, what, what?" said Mr. Higgins

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; What, do you know each
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; " What, do you know each other?" asked Mr. Higgins

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883;Oh Mario! Oh Mario!"
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; " Oh Mario! Oh Mario!"

Like Ships Upon the Sea, Drawn by Sydney Hall from a Water-Colour Sketch by C. H
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL FROM A WATER-COLOUR SKETCH BY C. H. POINGDESTRE, 1883: " And this is Rome, is it?" exclaimed Mr

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; As he passed from beneath the archway to where he sat, he crossed a moonlit space

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; Towards sundown we were
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; " Towards sundown we were right in the midst of the paludi, and we halted to rest. Such a wild scene of desolation! I can see it now

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, Come in, Violet, and shut the window
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, " Come in, Violet, and shut the window." 1883

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"Sydney Hall: A Master of Illustration in the 19th Century" Step back in time to January 23rd, 1886, as The Graphic's front cover showcases the incredible talent of Sydney Prior Hall. As a creator and illustrator, his work brings stories to life with vivid detail and emotion. One such story is "That Unfortunate Marriage" by Francis Eleanor Trollope. Through Hall's illustrations, we witness the overwhelming honor that nearly overpowers Uncle Jo. We catch a glimpse of the beastly Bucher that no one could forget if they had ever seen him. In this captivating tale, Miss Cheffi becomes an irreplaceable loss for all who know her. May descends down the stairs into the hall while opening herself up to new possibilities. With impulsive vehemence, she rises above her circumstances. Mr. Bragg seeks an audience with someone important; perhaps he has something significant to say? Mrs. Dormer-Smith's eyes are fixed on something intriguingly mysterious. Amidst it all, Mrs. Dobbs cries out for silence but finds herself unable to hold her tongue any longer. May experiences a swoon as the train begins its journey forward. Rocking from side to side, she tries to find solace amidst turmoil and uncertainty until suddenly Mrs. Dobbs opens her arms wide in a gesture of comfort and understanding. Through Sydney Prior Hall's masterful illustrations within "That Unfortunate Marriage, " we are transported into a world where emotions run high and every moment holds significance.