When examined separately from the book illustrations he did over time, tenniels work at punch alone, expressing decades of. Series of colour prints by sir john tenniel, illustrating the two alice stories. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what. I have a book it is called alices aventures in wonderland by lewis carrol with forty two illustrations by john tenniel new york hurst and company publishers. The book was a huge commercial success on its initial publication and continues to delight readers today. Alices adventures in wonderland signed john tenniel. Alice just isnt the same without john tenniel s illustrations and they are beautifully presented here. At the other end of the scale, neither being saved nor salvaged, were the 400 rebels who were executed following an unsuccessful uprising against. It tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll lewis tenniel. I have a book it is called alices aventures in wonderland by.
Sir john tenniel an anxious rabbit in a neat crosshatched jacket and waistcoat, peering anxiously at a pocket watch, his umbrella tucked securely under his arm illustrator john tenniel has been bringing the white rabbit and all the other fabulous and strange characters of alices adventures in wonderland into being for generations of readers. John tenniel was the most celebrated political cartonist of his day, but he will always be beloved for his pictures for lewis carrolls perennial alice s adventures in wonderland 1865and through the lookingglass 1872. John tenniel alice in wonderland illustrations rose kerbyson. John tenniel is best known and rightly so for his beautiful, imaginative, definitive and absolutely perfect pen and ink illustrations for lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Tenniel, john aquatint copperplate process by which the plate is bitten by exposure to acid. Alice in wonderland was lewis carrolls first novel and its fantasy plot, humorous rhymes and brilliant use of nonsense was revolutionary. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland.
See more ideas about alice in wonderland, wonderland and alice. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. This book, originally published in 1908, contains the classic tale of alices adventures in wonderland. Lewis carroll illustrated by john tenniel abebooks. Illustration from alices adventures in wonderland, john tenniel. Sir john tenniel paintings for sale sir john tenniel art. Alice in wonderland was first published in 1865, a year that saw charles dickens survive the staplehurst rail crash and the foundation of the christian mission later to become the salvation army. The layout is clear and navigation is easy, and most importantly it has the real illustrations. Nov 26, 2016 in 1863, lewis carroll decided to employ a professional artist to visualise alice. For over 125 years john tenniels superb illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story this edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniels exquisite drawings from prints taken directly from the original wood engravings. The dalziel brothers books are now being photographed in a.
Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, people. Detalied gilt work to spine, boards and inner edges. John tenniel 1820 1914 british artist and cartoonist most remembered for his illustrations in carrolls alice in wonderland. He was the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years. One sister, mary, was later to marry thomas goodwin green, owner of the pottery that produced cornishware. Alice in wonderland the sleeping gryphon by john tenniel. All images below are by sir john tenniel from the 1865 edition, via wikimedia. Illustrations from alices aventures in wonderland, or, alice in wonderland, by lewis caroll 1866. These were printed in entirely black and white meaning accurate mark making was crucial to create a high quality image. He was later persuaded to publish and, after further additions, the book as we know it today appeared in 1865, including the famous illustrations by john tenniel. Burning with curiosity, alice cant help but follow the rabbit down the hole which leads to a.
The book has two stories alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. John tenniel has 259 books on goodreads with 925368 ratings. A hot summers day on the riverbank, and young alice is bored. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll free ebook. And what alice found there though many illustrators have done their versions of alice see lauren harmons lists of alice illustrators, and the list of artist links on. The complete collection illustrated alice s adventures in wonderland, illustrated through the looking glass, plus alice s adventures under ground and the hunting of the snark ebook. We currently have 21 items in the alice tenniel, colour category.
These two images portray the characters in a detailed mesmerising method, giving the reader a full understand of the story they. For over 125 years john tenniel s superb illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story this edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniel s exquisite drawings from prints taken directly from the original wood engravings. Buy alice in wonderland illustrated by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. He hired john tenniel, who approached the dalziel brothers to engrave his designs on wood.
Sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alices adventures in. The story of alice s adventures in wonderland is such a delight to revisit again. He was knighted for his artistic achievements in 1893. It has no date on it and the cover is blue and has a flower design on it. A beautiful edition with 42 classic illustrations by john tenniel. The illustrations were done by sir john tenniel 1820 1914. Tenniel is remembered especially as the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and. John tenniel produces 42 wood engraving illustrations for the book alices adventures in wonderland. Alices journey is illustrated with gorgeous black and.
Media in category john tenniels illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland the following 192 files are in this category, out of 192 total. By changing the areas of the plate that are exposed and the length of time the plate is submerged in the acid bath, the engraver can obtain fine and varying shades of gray that closely resemble watercolor washes. Tenniel was a quiet and introverted person, both as a boy and as an adult. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Sir john tenniel 28 february 1820 25 february 1914 was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the 19th century. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll is illustrated with 89 illustrations by john tenniel and four color plates by john prittie. About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniels illustrations. May 07, 2015 make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it. S ir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. This means the book is still in very good condition with very little wear. Alices adventures in wonderland macmillan childrens books paperback.
Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john. Alice in wonderland coloring book sir john tenniel isbn. Printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniels original wood blocks, these illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland and through. John tenniel alice in wonderland illustrations rose.
John tenniels illustrations to alice in wonderland have inspired all manner of artists since, though few possess his original brilliance, writes laura cumming. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll illustrator. Alices adventures in wonderland, lewis carroll, tenniel. The books have been illustrated countless times but for many people the original drawings. I have a book it is called alices aventures in wonderland. See more ideas about john tenniel, alice in wonderland and wonderland. I have read the first many years back but it is the first time i read the second one. But few know about the engravers who made it all happen. He drew many topical cartoons and caricatures for punch in the late 19th century, including the iconic dropping the pilot, but is best remembered today for his illustrations in lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Tenniel was the first to illustrate this classic and is the most well known illustrator of alice and his drawings now rank amongst the most famous literary illustrations of all time.
His artwork for these stories became so iconic that they are one of the few 19thcentury novels which are still reprinted with the same original illustrations. Illustrated by john tenniel book is near fine and in lovely condition. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Sep 23, 2014 john tenniel produces 42 wood engraving illustrations for the book alices adventures in wonderland. Jun 27, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Jul 20, 2015 alice in wonderland john tenniel s illustrations. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll hardcover. The story of alices adventures in wonderland is such a delight to revisit again. Books by john tenniel author of alice in wonderland.
Illustration for the first chapter of lewis carrolls alice in wonderland see commentary below student assistants from the university scholars program, national university of singapore, scanned this image under the supervision of george p. Sir john tenniels illustrations for alice in wonderland. Jun 01, 2012 i have a book it is called alice s aventures in wonderland by lewis carrol with forty two illustrations by john tenniel new york hurst and company publishers. Alice tenniel, colour all antique art supplied by is genuine and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass and what. The complete collection illustrated alices adventures in wonderland, illustrated through the looking glass, plus alices adventures under ground and the hunting of the snark ebook. Here lewis carroll tells the story of a little girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a land of fantasy and dreamlike nonsense. Leather binding zaehnsdorf and in lovely bright condition. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland by john tenniel free ebook project gutenberg. The famous victorian artist and punch cartoonist, john tenniel, is remembered today as the illustrator of alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871. Lewis carrolls classic is renowned for john tenniels illustrations. Unfortunately, the young lady who received the book as a christmas gift in 1899 was old enough to write her name well but had no respect for the gift.
Dec 15, 2015 printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniel s original wood blocks, these illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass must rank among the worlds best. Bored, that is, until a white rabbit in a checked jacket scurries past in a great hurry, examining a pocket watch. The books have been illustrated countless times but for many people the original drawings by tenniel have. Pictures from alices adventures in wonderland alicein. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel alices adventures book 1 kindle edition by lewis carroll author, john tenniel illustrator format.
About disneys alice in wonderland 1951 cartoon movie. Victorian web home visual arts book illustration john tenniel lewis carroll next alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do. It tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis tenniel. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. This is a rather early edition, dated 1925 and is in a hercules binding. Seawolf press is proud to offer another book in its illustrated classics collection. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. English literature, lewis carroll, alice in wonderland, john tenniel, horace gregory, through the looking glass. This edition of alice in wonderland was originally published in 1865 and illustrated by john tenniel. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity. The book has two stories alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. By 1872, carroll published a sequelthrough the lookingglassagain with illustrations by tenniel.
Lewis carroll, john tenniel illustrator, lewis carroll published by sterling 20151029, new york 2015 isbn 10. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated classics. Sir john tenniel was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist. Alice in wonderlands engravings a forgotten story in. John tenniel is most famous today as the illustrator of lewis carrolls classic novels alice in wonderland 1865 and alice through the looking glass 1871. He drew many topical cartoons and caricatures for punch in the late 19th century, including the iconic dropping the pilot, but is best remembered today for his illustrations in lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis tenniel, john. Nov 05, 2011 john tenniel s illustrations to alice in wonderland have inspired all manner of artists since, though few possess his original brilliance, writes laura cumming. The famous victorian artist and punch cartoonist, john tenniel, is remembered today as the illustrator of alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871. Alice in wonderlandnow classic, illustrations are by john tenniel. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland, alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. Collated complete, with forty two monochrome illustrations by john tenniel.
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