John Tenniel Collection

The King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Alice in Wonderland
Vintage colour lithograph of Alice and the Dodo, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel

Off with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Off with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Artist: John Tenniel
Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian/German statesman, resigned as Chancellor, together with his son the German foreign minister

The Mad Hatter, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Mad Hatter, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co

Alice and the Cheshire Cat, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice and the Cheshire Cat, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co

Alice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)

The Queen of Hearts, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Queen of Hearts, 1930. The Queen of Hearts from Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland. After an illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) colour printed by Edward Evans (1826-1905)

Telescopic Philanthropy, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
Telescopic Philanthropy, 1865. Little London Arab. Please M, Ain t We Black Enough to be Cared For? (With Mr. Punchs Compliments to Lord Stanley.) In his novel, Bleak House

The Conservative Programme, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Conservative Programme, 1872. This cartoon shows Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Leader of the Conservative Party. He is being questioned by Lord Abercorn about the Conservative policy

The Cook, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Cook, 1930. The Cook from Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland. After an illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) colour printed by Edward Evans (1826-1905)

Happy Hampstead!, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Happy Hampstead!, 1875. A suburban family is shown enjoying a day out in the park. Behind them lurk the shrouded and menacing figures of Smallpox and Fever

Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)
985961 Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c.1865 (pen and brown ink) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); 12.5x9.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party)

A Railway Revolution, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Railway Revolution, 1874. A large lady seeks advice from the Railway guard at St Pancras. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 10, 1874

The caterpillar on his mushroom, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

She grew and grew, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I. Down The Rabbit Hole. [W

There was a mouse splashing about, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

Curiouser and curiouser, cried Alice, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

Down the Rabbit Hole, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I. Down The Rabbit Hole. [W

And then the whole pack rose up into the air, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III

What do you know about this business?, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III

Alice was growing larger again, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III

Leap Year, Britannia!, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Leap Year, Britannia!, n.d. There are some stiffish matters to clear, but I think we shall manage them'. Horse with a man's face. Possibly after Sir John Tenniel

Alice with knight and horse illustration, (Alices Adventures in Wonderland)
Page scanned from an original book dated 1870, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking-glass

Alice meets a very large puppy, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

There goes Bill, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I. Down The Rabbit Hole. [W

That you won t, thought Alice, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

Very soon they came upon the Gryphon, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III

Only the Cats Head appeared, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III. Who Stole Tarts

Alice and the Cheshire Cat, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice and the Cheshire Cat, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

Alice through the looking glass
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice through the looking glass - Battle between the Black and White Knight

Alice through the looking glass - Tweedledum and Tweedledee
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice through the looking glass - Tweedledum and Tweedledee

The Mad Hatter
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - The Mad Hatter

Mad Hatters Tea Party
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - Mad Hatters Tea Party

Alice in Wonderland - The Mock Turtle's Story
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - The Mock Turtle's Story

Alice in Wonderland
"Alice and the Dodo, from the Lewis Carroll Story Alice in Wonderland, Illustration by Sir John Tenniel 1871"

The White Rabbit - Alice in Wonderland
"The White Rabbit from the Lewis Carroll Story Alice in Wonderland, Illustration by Sir John Tenniel 1871"

Alice and the Cheshire Cat
Vintage colour lithograph of Alice and the Cheshire Cat, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel

John Tenniel - portrait standing, 1878 (print)
3919282 John Tenniel - portrait standing, 1878 (print) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); (add.info.: John Tenniel - portrait standing)

The Members of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)
1044259 The Members of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duchess, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)
985962 The Duchess, c.1865 (pen and brown ink) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); 9.5x7.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duchess)

THE AWKWARD SQUAD. John Tenniel cartoon. The difficulties Disraeli was having with
3525316 THE AWKWARD SQUAD. John Tenniel cartoon. The difficulties Disraeli was having with different opinions in his cabinet on policies on the Russo/Turkish War by Tenniel

Queen Victoria
3586378 Queen Victoria by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Illustration depicting Britannia urging Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

John Bull watching Autumn manoeuvres, 1850
3478415 John Bull watching Autumn manoeuvres, 1850 by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting John Bull watching Autumn manoeuvres)

The raising of train fares
3733998 The raising of train fares. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the raising of train fares caused by cartels and lack of competition)

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John Tenniel was a renowned artist whose illustrations have left an indelible mark on the world of literature and political satire. With his incredible talent, he brought to life iconic scenes from Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" series, capturing the whimsy and imagination that has enchanted readers for generations. In "Dropping the Pilot, " Tenniel showcases his skill in depicting historical events, illustrating the dramatic moment when Otto von Bismarck resigned as German Chancellor. His attention to detail and ability to convey emotion through art is evident in this powerful piece. Tenniel's portrayal of Alice and the Red Queen in "Off with her head. " captures the intensity of their encounter. The tension between them is palpable as Alice confronts the formidable monarch, highlighting Tenniel's ability to create dynamic compositions that draw viewers into the scene. "The Queen of Hearts" stands as another testament to Tenniel's artistic prowess. This captivating illustration perfectly encapsulates Carroll's vivid description of a tyrannical queen ruling over her subjects with an iron fist. Through his intricate linework and expressive characters, Tenniel brings this fantastical world to life. One cannot discuss John Tenniel without mentioning his depiction of The Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument. With mischievous eyes peering out from its enigmatic grin, this iconic character adds depth and intrigue to Carroll's narrative while showcasing Tenniel's mastery at creating memorable characters. Tenniel also delved into political satire with pieces like "Telescopic Philanthropy. " Here, he cleverly critiques society’s superficial acts of charity by portraying wealthy individuals using telescopes instead of genuinely engaging with those they aim to help—a thought-provoking commentary still relevant today. His collaboration with Joseph Swain resulted in works such as "Happy Hampstead. " which humorously depicts Victorian leisure activities while offering social commentary on class dynamics within society—an example of Tenniel's ability to merge art and satire seamlessly.