Chapter 17 of The Story of Picture Printing in England during the Nineteenth Century by C.T. Courtney Lewis reveals significant information about my third great grandfather, Robert LeBlond (1816-1863), the elder brother of the printing and engraving partnership with Abraham LeBlond. Robert was founding member of the London Secular Society and invited members to visit…
The Fisherman’s Hut Le Blond No. 90 Date: 1854-1867 Size: 6 3/4″ × 5 1/4″ A rustic waterside scene centered on a fisherman’s humble dwelling. From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920 106. The Fisherman’s Hut. Le Blond, No. 90. The hut is seen on the right, and near it is the…
The Leisure Hour Le Blond No. 112 Date: 1854-1867 Size: 6 3/4″ × 5 1/4″ A peaceful rural scene devoted to a quiet interval of rest and recreation. From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920 117. The Leisure Hour. Le Blond, No. 112. As it is the last of the series, the…
The Showman Le Blond No. 83 Date: 1854-1867 Size: 6 3/4″ × 5 1/4″ A traveling showman attracts the attention of villagers with his entertainment. Below is a scan from the Lewis book in black and white. From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920 After a painting by Webster. Another charming village…
The Dancing Dogs Le Blond No. 103 Date: 1850–1870 Size: 6 3/4″ × 5 1/4″ An itinerant entertainer performs with trained dogs for village onlookers. From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920, page 98 On the left is the house of ‘S. Smith, Laundress,’ in front of which are two dressed-up dogs,…
The Bird’s Nest Le Blond No. 93 Date: 1854-1867 Size: 6 3/4″ × 5 1/4″ A sentimental scene of children discovering a bird’s nest. From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920 109. The Bird’s Nest. Le Blond, No. 93. The bird’s-nester is up a tree, both metaphorically and actually. He has thrown…
The 5th of November Le Blond No. 86 Date: 1854-1867 Size: 6 3/4″ × 5 1/4″ A village scene marking the traditional Fifth of November festivities. From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920 102. The 5th of November. Le Blond, No. 86. The anniversary of the day of ‘Gunpowder treason and plot’;…
Sunday Morning Le Blond No. 101 Date: 1854-1867 Size: 6 3/4″ × 5 1/4″ A quiet Sunday morning scene capturing the rhythms of rural village life. From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920 112. Sunday Morning. Le Blond, No. 101. This and No. 113 are the only two upright ovals. The village…
The Village Spring Le Blond No. 88 Date: 1854-1867 Size: 6 3/4″ × 5 1/4″ Villagers gather around a spring in a quiet country setting. From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920 104. The Village Spring. Le Blond, No. 88. On the right of the picture are a pool and the spring…
Waiting at the Ferry Le Blond No. 91 Date: 1854-1867 Size: 6 3/4″ × 5 1/4″ Travelers pause at the water’s edge while waiting for the ferry crossing. From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920 From a painting by Creswick. This, although not a rare, is a very delightful print. Under a…
