Tom Hood Collection

'"The Bridge of Sighs" and Thomas Hood, 1890. Creator: William Small
'"The Bridge of Sighs" and Thomas Hood, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Hood Memorial, at Kensal-Green, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Hood Memorial, at Kensal-Green, 1854. Monument commemorating poet Thomas Hood in Kensal Green Cemetery, London. The Memorial is an appropriate and tasteful composition

"The Haunted House" - drawn by S. Read, 1854. Creator: W. J. Linton
"The Haunted House" - drawn by S. Read, 1854. The subject of Mr. Read's picture is taken from the beautiful poem of "The Haunted House", by the late Thomas Hood

"The Song of the Shirt" - painted by A.E. Blunden - from the Exhibition of the Society of... 1854
"The Song of the Shirt" - painted by A.E. Blunden - from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1854

Bridge of Sighs, 1858. Creator: John Everett Millais
Bridge of Sighs, 1858

Hood Memorial Relief - "The Dream of Eugene Aram", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Hood Memorial Relief - "The Dream of Eugene Aram", 1854. Detail on monument commemorating poet Thomas Hood in Kensal Green Cemetery, London

Hood Memorial Relief - "The Bridge of Sighs", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Hood Memorial Relief - "The Bridge of Sighs", 1854. Detail on monument commemorating poet Thomas Hood in Kensal Green Cemetery, London

Puss in Boots, engraving by Gustave Dore
3779985 Puss in Boots, engraving by Gustave Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Puss in Boots, engraving by Gustave Dore)

Cinderella: Fairy godmother carving the pumpkin
3779989 Cinderella: Fairy godmother carving the pumpkin. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Cinderella: Cinderellas fairy godmother carving the pumpkin into a coach, engraving by Gustave Dore)

Sleeping Beauty engraving by Gustave Dore
3783813 Sleeping Beauty engraving by Gustave Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Sleeping Beauty engraving by Gustave Dore.: The prince approaches the palace)

Puss in Boots, engraving by Gustave Dore
3780195 Puss in Boots, engraving by Gustave Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Puss in Boots, engraving by Gustave Dore)

Tom Hood, Editor of Fun (engraving)
3099778 Tom Hood, Editor of Fun (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Hood, Editor of Fun)

Sleeping Beauty: Princess and Fairy Spite in turret
3779984 Sleeping Beauty: Princess and Fairy Spite in turret. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Sleeping Beauty: the princess and the Fairy Spite in the turret, drawn by Gustave Dore)

Hop o my Thumb, engraving by Gustave Dore
3780229 Hop o my Thumb, engraving by Gustave Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Hop o my Thumb engraving by Gustave Dore)

Hop o my Thumb, engraving by Gustave Dore
3779994 Hop o my Thumb, engraving by Gustave Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Hop o my Thumb: Hop o my Thumb pulls off one of the sleeping giants seven-league boots)

Sleeping Beauty: Prince in the banqueting hall
3779993 Sleeping Beauty: Prince in the banqueting hall. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Sleeping Beauty: The prince in the banqueting hall of the sleeping palace, engraving by Gustave Dore)

Cinderella: Fairy godmother carving the pumpkin
3780048 Cinderella: Fairy godmother carving the pumpkin. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Cinderella: Cinderellas fairy godmother carving the pumpkin into a coach, engraving by Gustave Dore)

Sleeping Beauty engraving by Gustave Dore
3780196 Sleeping Beauty engraving by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Sleeping Beauty engraving by Gustave Dore.: the princess and the Fairy Spite in the turret)

Thomas Hood, British humorist and poet, (1912). Artist: WH Smith
Thomas Hood, British humorist and poet, (1912). Portrait of Hood (1799-1855) from Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London, by John Adcock, (J M Dent and Sons, London, New York, 1912)

Thomas Hoods house, St Johns Wood, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
Thomas Hoods house, 28 Finchley Road, St Johns Wood, London, 1912. The home of author and poet Thomas Hood (1799-1845). Illustration from Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London, by John Adcock

John James Audobon (1780-1851), American ornithologist and artist, 1836. In this cartoon, Audobon has a beak for a nose, and his collar, epaulettes and headdress are made of feathers

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"Tom Hood: A Tale of Enchanting Adventures and Witty Wordsmith" In the realm of classic fairy tales, Tom Hood emerges as a character brimming with charm and wit. Just like Puss in Boots, he weaves enchantment through his words, captivating readers with every line. With an artistic touch akin to Cinderella's Fairy Godmother carving the pumpkin into a magical carriage, Hood transforms ordinary stories into extraordinary masterpieces. Like Sleeping Beauty's enchanting slumber captured by Gustave Dore's intricate engravings, Tom Hood lulls us into a world where imagination knows no bounds. As the editor of Fun magazine, he sprinkles humor and satire onto its pages like fairy dust, bringing joy to all who read it. Much like Hop o' My Thumb navigating through treacherous paths depicted by Gustave Dore's engravings, Tom Hood fearlessly ventures into uncharted territories of comedy and literature. His clever pen guides him towards success as he carves his own path in the vast landscape of British humor. Just as Prince Charming awakens Sleeping Beauty from her eternal sleep within the banqueting hall adorned with opulence and grandeur, Thomas Hood revives our spirits with his poetic verses that resonate across generations. His words breathe life into dormant emotions and inspire us to dream beyond our limitations. With each stroke of creativity reminiscent of Cinderella's Fairy Godmother carving pumpkins into elegant coaches for royal balls; Tom Hood crafts stories that transport us to realms where dreams come true. Like an artist painting vivid scenes on a canvas or engraver etching images onto paper – WH Smith captures Thomas Hood’s essence perfectly in their 1912 portrait. In this tale woven together by threads from various fairy tales - Puss in Boots' cunningness meets Cinderella's magic; Sleeping Beauty’s enchantment intertwines with Hop o’ My Thumb’s audacity - we find ourselves captivated by the extraordinary life and work of Tom Hood.