Thomas Hearne Collection

View of Derwent Water, towards Borrowdale (Cumberland), 1754-1817. Creator: Thomas Hearne
View of Derwent Water, towards Borrowdale (Cumberland), 1754-1817

Sailing Boats on Lake with Houses near Shore, n.d. Creators: Thomas Hearne, Thomas Sunderland, James Barne
Sailing Boats on Lake with Houses near Shore, n.d. Possibly by Thomas Hearne, Thomas Sunderland or James Barne

Adam and Eve in Paradise, n.d. Creators: Francesco Bartolozzi, Benjamin Thomas Pouncy, William Byrne
Adam and Eve in Paradise, n.d

Old Tree, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, published 1803. Creator: Thomas Hearne
Old Tree, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, published 1803

Portrait of William Woollet, English engraver, 1735-1785
6338920 Portrait of William Woollet, English engraver, 1735-1785 by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815); (add.info.: Portrait of William Woollet, English engraver, 1735-1785)

Thomas Hearne, engraved by George Vertue (1683-1756), c. 1735 (engraving)
418526 Thomas Hearne, engraved by George Vertue (1683-1756), c.1735 (engraving) by Tillemans, Peter (1684-1734) (after); 16.2x11 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Thomas Hearne, Antiquary (engraving)
821227 Thomas Hearne, Antiquary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hearne, Antiquary)

View of Antigua: English Harbour, Freemans Bay, and Falmouth Harbour
990898 View of Antigua: English Harbour, Freemans Bay, and Falmouth Harbour, Monks Hill etc, 1775-76 (watercolour and bodycolour over pen and ink on two joined sheets) by Hearne

Specimens of Polyautography: Landscape with an Oak Tree, 1803. Creator: Thomas Hearne (British)
Specimens of Polyautography: Landscape with an Oak Tree, 1803. The first portfolio of artists lithographs was published in 1803

Hearne, (1678-1735), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hearne, (1678-1735), 1830. Thomas Hearne or Hearn (1678-1735) English diarist and antiquary, educated at St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Thomas Hearne (1744-1817), (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Thomas Hearne (1744-1817), (c1902). Portrait of British landscape painter, engraver and illustrator Thomas Hearne depicted in 1795

Glasgow Cathedral, c1807, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Glasgow Cathedral, c1807, (c1900). Street scene in Glasgow, Scotland, of the Cathedral Church and the 12th century Episcopal Palace. Print after a painting by Thomas Hearne

Church of St James, Dunwich, late 18th century. Creator: William Byrne
Church of St James, Dunwich, late 18th century. The ruined leper chapel of St James at Dunwich in Suffolk. The chapel is thought to date from the late 12th century

Warkworth Castle, c1784. Creator: William Byrne
Warkworth Castle, c1784. A castle was probably built at Warkworth in the 12th century. Warkworth was the home of the Percy family, who at times wielded more power in the North than the king himself

The Market Cross, Glastonbury, c1799. Creators: William Byrne, William Lowry
The Market Cross, Glastonbury, c1799. Octagonal market cross in Glastonbury, Somerset, thought to have been of early 16th century origin. It fell into disrepair and was demolished c1806

Eggleston Abbey, c1782. Creator: William Byrne
Eggleston Abbey, c1782. Ruins of Egglestone Abbey, (the abbey of St Mary and St John the Baptist), founded between 1195 and 1198 near the River Tees in County Durham

The College of Lincluden, Dumfries, Scotland, c1782. Creators: William Byrne, Thomas Medland
The College of Lincluden, Dumfries, Scotland, c1782. Lincluden Collegiate Church, known earlier as Lincluden Priory or Lincluden Abbey

Peel Castle, 1783. Creators: Thomas Hearne, William Byrne, Thomas Medland
Peel Castle, 1783. Peel Castle on the Isle of Man was originally built of wood by the Vikings in the 11th century. The stone fortifications date predominantly from the early 14th century

Lumley Castle, County Durham, c1779. Artists: William Byrne, Samuel Middiman
Lumley Castle, County Durham, c1779. 14th-century quadrangular castle at Chester-le-Street, traditionally the seat of the Earl of Scarbrough

Castle Acre Priory, 1801. Artist: J Landseer
Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, 1801. Castle Acre Priory was a Cluniac monastery founded in 1090. The surviving remains include the early 12th century church, the priors house

Greystoke Castle, 1778. Artist: William Byrne
Greystoke Castle, 1778. Greystoke Castle near Penrith in Cumbria dates back to the 11th century. During the Civil War the castle was laid waste by Parliamentarians but was enlarged and altered in 1789

Chancery Lane, London, 1814. Artist: Thomas Hearne
View of the author Izaak Waltons house on the corner of Fleet Street and Chancery Lane, London, 1814; with a street scene

Edinburgh from Arthurs Seat, 1778, (1935). Artist: Thomas Hearne
Edinburgh from Arthurs Seat, 1778, (1935). From the collection of the Tate Modern, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II

Stonehenge, 1786. Artist: William Byrne
Stonehenge, 1786

Specimens Polyautography Landscape Oak Tree 1803
Specimens of Polyautography: Landscape with an Oak Tree, 1803. Thomas Hearne (British, 1744-1817). Lithograph

Thomas Hearne, British (1744-1817), Furness Abbey, 1777, graphite and pen and gray ink with gray wash on laid paper

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Thomas Hearne was a renowned figure in the world of art and antiquity. His contributions as an engraver, artist, and antiquary have left an indelible mark on British history. One of his notable works is the portrait of William Woollet, a talented English engraver who lived from 1735 to 1785. Through his intricate engravings, Hearne captured the essence and skill of this esteemed artist. In another masterpiece, Hearne himself became the subject as he was engraved by George Vertue around 1735. This depiction showcases his dedication to his craft and serves as a testament to his artistic prowess. As an antiquary, Thomas Hearne delved into historical research with great enthusiasm. One such example is the engraving titled "Thomas Hearne, Antiquary. " This piece reflects his passion for uncovering ancient artifacts and preserving their stories for future generations. Hearne's talent extended beyond engravings; he also excelled in capturing landscapes. The artwork "View of Antigua: English Harbour, Freemans Bay, and Falmouth Harbour" demonstrates his ability to portray natural beauty with precision and attention to detail. Additionally, Hearne showcased polyautography through pieces like "Specimens of Polyautography: Landscape with an Oak Tree. " This innovative technique allowed him to create multiple copies simultaneously using specially designed plates – a true testament to his ingenuity. Although Thomas Hearne passed away in 1735 at age 57, artists continued to pay homage to him long after. In one such tribute titled "Hearne (1678-1735), " created in 1830 by an unknown artist, we see how even years later people recognized his significant contributions. His legacy also lives on through various artworks that depict places he visited or admired.