A weeping wife
Illustration for the poem: A Wife. Depicts a woman weeping in front of an open book (she is unhappily married and looking back at an old diary in which she expressed romantic hopes)
April (OAW)
April landscape with seasonal plants and animals. Illustration for the series "The Months" in Once a Week magazine, Volume 2, page 327.
Chicken Graftings, Hunterian Museum
From an article about the Hunterian Museum in Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 628.
Cupid's Ring
"Dan Cupid" playfully captures a girl. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 528.
A Score of Years Ago - Charles Keene
Wood engraving illustration for the poem "A Score of Years Ago" by Eliza L. Watson. Once a Week magazine, Volume 3, page 416.
Alexander Pope on the Thames
Illustration for a magazine article, depicting Alexander Pope being rowed on the Thames, in his sedan chair which he has had lifted into the boat. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 109.
Après (Walker)
Illustration for the poem "Après." Depicts a man whose wife is dead looking at his daughter. Once a Week magazine, Volume 2, page 330.
An Agreeable Monk
Illustration for the story "An Agreeable Monk." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 301.
Alpine Glacier (Skelton)
A glacier in Switzerland. Woodcut for the article "Guides and Glaciers," Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 513.
Sophien Insel, Prague (Once a Week, 17Nov 1860)
Sophia's Island (Slovanský ostrov or Žofín), Prague, in Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 663.
The Town Hall, Prague (Once a Week, 17Nov 1860)
Prague Town Hall in Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 661.
Wallenstein's House in Prague (Once a Week, 17Nov 1860)
Wallenstein's House in Prague in Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 581.
Grève au Lançon (Hine)
Grève au Lançon, Jersey. A wood engraving for a magazine article. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 219.
Mont Orgueil (Hine)
Mont Orgueil, Jersey. A wood engraving for a magazine article. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 217.
Saracenic Fort (OAW)
One of the "Saracen towers" on the Naples coast, circa 1860. Woodcut for a magazine article. Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 616.
Lacco Ameno (OAW)
Lacco Ameno (Ischia, Italy) seen from Monte Tabor. Woodcut for a magazine article. Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 616.
Once Upon a Time OAW (2)
Illustration for the poem "Once Upon a Time." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 25.
The London Season
Illustration for the comic article "The London Season." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 43.
The Lots Upon the Raft
Illustration for the story "The Lots Upon the Raft" (Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 620). Survivors of a shipwreck cast lots to see which one will be eaten; but it is rigged because the child is deemed expendable.
Fish Out of Water
Illustration for the article "Fish Out of Water" concerning the misadventures of Frenchmen in England. Here, the misery and sea-sickness of the Channel crossing are depicted.Wood engraving, Once a Week magazin... More
Once Upon a Time OAW (1)
Illustration for the poem "Once Upon a Time." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 24.
July (OAW)
Illustration for the article "The Months: July." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 46.
The Negro's Revenge - John Tenniel
Illustration for the story "The Negro's Revenge" by Alfred Bate Richards. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 52. Scarce a stone's throw distant, on the starboard side, in the very track of the moonlight, we ... More
Master Olaf (Millais)
Illustration for the poem "Master Olaf." The master smith shoes Odin's horse.
Lost in the Fog (Walker)
Illustration for the story "Lost in the Fog." Depicts a dead man being fished out of the Thames after a foggy day; he is assumed to have fallen in by not seeing the edge, such accidents being not uncommon. The... More
The Head Master's Sister - The School Outing
Illustration for "The Head Master's Sister" (Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 389). During a school outing, the junior teacher accompanies the head master's sister to see a view (here, they are crossing a ... More
Leaving the family (Hunt)
Illustration for the story "Witches and Witchcraft." Ellen's mother (holding the baby in this illustration) believes that a witch has cast the evil eye on Ellen (in the chair inside), blaming this for quarrels... More
Spirit Painting
Illustration for the story "Spirit Painting." A ghost has appeared to a painter and asked to have her portrait done. Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 424.
The Previous Question - Soiree at Merryton House
Illustration for the story "The Previous Question". Political patronage and social one-upmanship at a party. The ambitious couple who are the story's main characters fade excluded into the background at right.... More
Jays Warn About Fox
Jays yell warnings while a fox attempts to sneak up on rabbits. The rabbits dive into their holes. Wood engraving for a magazine article, Once a Week, volume 2, page 506.
The London Clubs
Illustration for the story "The London Clubs," captioned "Mr. Baker at the Club."Wood engraving, Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 529.
Legend of Swaffham
Illustration for "A Legend of Swaffham." (Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 549). The tinker of Swaffham, directed by a dream, has gone to London and encounters someone on London Bridge who has important in... More
Only for Something to Say
Illustration for the poem "Only for Something to Say." An unwise romantic commitment is made at a party by a young man who doesn't know how to turn down the young lady flirting with him. Once a Week magazine, ... More
The Head Master's Sister - The Wedding Breakfast
Illustration for "The Head Master's Sister" (Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 393). The wedding breakfast.
The Head Master's Sister - Breakfast Alone
Illustration for "The Head Master's Sister" (Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 386). An under-teacher's solitude.
The Gloves (Browne)
Illustration for the poem "The Gloves." Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 402.
My Adventures with a Passport in Russia (2)
Illustration for "My Adventures with a Passport in Russia;" in this scene, the traveler is followed by police spies and stopped by guards wherever he goes. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 557.
The Previous Question - A Modiste
Illustration for the story "The Previous Question." Jones accompanies his wife bonnet-shopping. The bonnet is (indirectly) the cause of him going into politics, since his wife is in a rivalry with the wife of ... More
The Previous Question - Jones MP
Illustration for the story "The Previous Question." Jones's enthusiasm for the political career he is about to embark on: "The Hansom cab passed up the Edgware Road, and visions of future Parliamentary distinc... More
The Secret That Cant Be Kept
Lord Halford pleads his love to Lady Edith. Illustration for "The Secret That Can't Be Kept," a short dramatic piece by Robert Bell. Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 430.
The Previous Question - Giving a Speech
Illustration for the story "The Previous Question". The would-be politician demonstrates his rhetorical ability at the breakfast table, applauded by his wife.Wood engraving in Once a Week, volume 2, page 451.
Lepers (Skelton)
Illustration for the article "The Leper" in Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 477.
Non Satis - George Du Maurier
Illustration for the poem "Non Satis," Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 575. "I am jealous of all senseless things / That near and and touch thee--of the fluttering wind / That dallies round with fond, fam... More
Mr Lorquisons Story
Illustration for "Mr. Lorquison's Story." The man on the right played a joke on the gardener on the left, sending him herring roe he swore was exotic seeds; the gardener turned the joke around by showing him t... More
The Derby Day (1)
Illustration for the story "The Derby Day," captioned "Preliminary canter."Wood engraving, Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 610.Wood engraving, Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 498.
Tenants at Number Twenty-Seven
Illustration for the "sensation" story "Tenants at Number Twenty-Seven." Depicts the arrival of Captain Luard, who is losing his wits, at the desolate house where he has taken his daughter and the old family s... More
The Derby Day (2)
Illustration for the story "The Derby Day," captioned "The Favourite in the paddock."Wood engraving, Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 501.
The Lake at Yssbrooke
Illustration for the ghost story "The Lake at Yssbrooke," in which a dead woman appears to tell people that her corpse is in the lake. Wood engraving, Once a Week, volume 2, page 538.
The Emigrant Artist - Charles Keene
Illustration for the story "The Emigrant Artist," Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 608.
Newstead Abbey 2 (Skelton)
View of Lord Byron's home Newstead Abbey; wood engraving for a magazine article. Once a Week, volume 2, page 539.
Whitebait at Greenwich
Illustration for the article "White-Bait Dinners." A dining party at a Greenwich restaurant, with ladies invited.Wood engraving, Once a Week magazine, volume 2, page 556.
Small Things of London
Illustration for the article "The Small Things of London," depicting a well-dressed child at the entrance to a teashop handing a pastry to a small boy in rags, while half-a-dozen other poor children watch.Wood... More
My Angel's Visit - Matthew James Lawless
Illustration for the sentimental story "My Angel's Visit," Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 658.
Street in Nuremberg 1860 (OAW)
A street view of Nuremberg, circa 1860, wood engraving illustration for a magazine article. Once a Week, volume 3, page 720.
December - Thomas Robert Macquoid
Illustration for the month December in Harriet Martineau's series of articles about country life, "The Months." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 681.
My Adventures with a Passport in Russia (1)
Illustration for "My Adventures with a Passport in Russia;" in this scene, the English traveler (left) confronts two Russian bureaucrats who are discussing whether to approve his passport (he looks amused beca... More
The Bridge at Prague (Once a Week, 17Nov 1860)
View of the Charles Bridge in Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 580.
November - Thomas Robert Macquoid
Illustration for the month November in Harriet Martineau's series of articles about country life, "The Months." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 568.
Won! - Charles Green
Illustration for the poem "Won!" Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 612.
For Hong Kong, Care of Ah Leen and Co
Illustration for "For Hong Kong, Care of Ah Leen and Co., This Side Up," alleging to be an account of the disinterment of a Chinese mandarin for his bones to be shipped back to China. Once a Week magazine, vol... More
Gorilla Skeleton, Hunterian Museum
From an 1860 article about the Hunterian Museum in Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 625. Captioned "Skeleton of gorilla or highest order of ape." Note that the skeleton of this quadrupedal ape has been pos... More
Prague–The Cathedral (Once a Week, 17Nov 1860)
View of Saint Vitus Cathedral, Prague, in Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 665.
Gossip About Organs (transparent)
Title and illustrations for the article "A Gossip about Organs" in Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 684.
Wormwood - Charles Green
Illustration for the story "Wormwood," Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 633.
House of Albert Durer 1860
Albert Durer's house in Nuremberg, circa 1860, wood engraving illustration for a magazine article. Once a Week, volume 3, page 721.
His Hand Upon the Latch - Frederick Walker
Illustration for the poem "His Hand Upon the Latch," Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 668. A beloved husband returning home to his cottage, awaited by his wife.
The Steady Students - A Russian Hussar
Illustration for "The Steady Students." The protagonist, a German student (center) is hosting a party and in this image welcomes a new arrival, a Russian hussar (supposedly -- actually someone in disguise). On... More
The Betrayed (OAW)
Illustration for the poem "The Betrayed." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 155.
Riding Pillion (1)
Illustration for the article "The Pillion." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 106.
Wordsworths Grave (Hine)
William Wordsworth's grave. Wood engraving for a magazine article. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 273.
Markham's Revenge (2)
Illustration for the story "Markham's Revenge." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 184.
First Love - Frederick Walker
Wood engraving illustration for the poem "First Love" by Richard Forster Sketchley. Once a Week magazine, Volume 3, page 322.
Elfie Meadows
Illustration for the poem "Elfie Meadows", Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 304.
The Man in the Iron Mask (Green)
Illustration for a magazine article about "The Man in the Iron Mask." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 246.
Dark Gordon's Bride - John Everett Millais
Illustration for the poem "Dark Gordon's Bride." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 238.
The Minstrel's Curse - Matthew James Lawless
Wood engraving illustration for the poem "The Minstrel's Curse" ("Des Sänger's Fluch") by Ludwig Uhland. Depicts two minstrels who have been singing in a king's court; the crowd of knights threw wreaths to the... More
Eltham Palace 1860
Wood engraving of the medieval great hall at Eltham Palace, not yet restored, in 1860. Fr a magazine article, Once a Week, volume 3, page 401.
October - Thomas Robert Macquoid
Wood engraving illustration depicting seasonable activities, plants and animals for October. Apple picking, squirrels gathering acorns, etc. Once a Week magazine, Volume 3, page 435.
Riding Pillion (4)
Illustration for the article "The Pillion." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 133.
Odd People in London
Illustration for the comic article "Odd People and Odd Sights in London." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 71.
The Iceberg Part 2 (transparent)
Illustration for "The Iceberg" by A. Stewart Harrison. The sailor Ben Stevens by the deathbed of his wife Esther, who's been in love with someone else (her former fiance) during their whole marriage, and whose... More
The Unconscious Body-Guard - Frederick Walker
Wood engraving illustration for "The Unconscious Body-Guard" by Rev. C. Campbell. Once a Week magazine, Volume 3, page 359.
The Meeting (Millais)
Illustration for the poem "The Meeting." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 276.
Tap-Dressing (OAW)
Illustration for the article "Tap-Dressing." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 174.
Violet (Millais)
Illustration for the poem "Violet." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 140.
September (OAW)
For a magazine series on "The Months": country landscape and September plants and animals. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 288.
The Jolly Anglers
Illustration for the poem "Jolly Anglers" Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 266.
London Changes
Illustration for the comic article "London Changes." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 126.
Riding Pillion (3)
Illustration for the article "The Pillion." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 132.
Nepenthes (OAW)
Illustration for an article about pitcher plants (Nepenthes). left: N. distillatoria; center: N. rafflesiana; right: N. albomarginata. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 192.
Markham's Revenge (1)
Illustration for the story "Markham's Revenge." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 182.
Wreck of the Express (Hine)
The wreck of the steamer "Express" on the Corbières Rocks, Jersey. A wood engraving for a magazine article. Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 220.
Wanted - a Diamond Ring
Illustration for the story "Wanted—a Diamond Ring!" Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 210.
The Man in the Iron Mask - Once a Week, 25 August 1860
Illustration for a magazine article about "The Man in the Iron Mask." Once a Week magazine, volume 3, page 246.
Tenby Castle 1860 - Percival Skelton
Wood engraving showing the ruined castle among the streets, in 1860. Illustration for a magazine article, Once a Week, volume 3, page 346.
The Iceberg (1) - John Everett Millais
Wood engraving illustration for "The Iceberg" by A. Stewart Harrison. Once a Week magazine, Volume 3, page 407.
The Iceberg (Part 2) - John Everett Millais
Illustration for "The Iceberg" by A. Stewart Harrison. The sailor Ben Stevens by the deathbed of his wife Esther, who's been in love with someone else (her former fiance) during their whole marriage, and whose... More
The Iceberg (Part 2) - John Everett Millais - NGV
Illustration for "The Iceberg" by A. Stewart Harrison. The sailor Ben Stevens by the deathbed of his wife Esther, who's been in love with someone else (her former fiance) during their whole marriage, and whose... More
A Gossip about Organs (OAW) - transparent
Title and illustration for the article "A Gossip about Organs." The illustration is captioned "Anglo-Saxon organ, after Strutt."
A Head of Hair for Sale - John Everett Millais
Illustration for the sentimental story "A Head of Hair for Sale." A poverty-stricken young woman is forced to sell her hair in hopes of getting a doctor for her sick mother (she's too late). Once a Week magazi... More