Archives Database

File consists of one print of Madonna and Child with Chalice. Originally a title page illustration for "Adeste Fideles a Christmas Hymn" published by St. Dominic's Press.

Gill, Eric

Madonna and child with gallows (Physick 82).

SCA240-GA239-2-45
File
1916

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Madonna and Child with Gallows. Originally a design for a Christmas card.

Gill, Eric

Seen in utopia.

SCA240-GA239-3-92
File
1916

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one watercolour painting by Gill, titled Seen in Utopia. The work is very different from his usual style. Signed and dated.

Gill, Eric

Child and spectre (Physick 70).

SCA240-GA239-2-10
File
1916

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Child and Spectre. Originally an illustration from "Concerning Dragons" by the St. Dominic Press.

Gill, Eric

The Christmas feast.

SCA240-GA239-3-82
File
1916

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one poem titled "The Christmas Feast" in Gill's hand. The poem is dated 1916 and is written on a scrap of paper from Pepler Press.

Gill, Eric

Animals all (Physick 50).

SCA240-GA239-2-5
File
1916

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Animals All. The print is unique in that it is gold ink on a black background. Originally used for the tail piece "The Philosophy of Art."

Gill, Eric

The holy face (Physick 111).

SCA240-GA239-2-32
File
1917

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of The Holy Face. Originally an illustration for "Ritus Servandus In Benedictione" printed by the St. Dominic's Press.

Gill, Eric

Fox Inn, Bramsdean.

SCA240-GA239-3-86
File
1917

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one drawing by Gill of the Fox Inn, Bramsdean. Signed and dated.

Gill, Eric

The last judgement (Physick 107).

SCA240-GA239-2-38
File
1917

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of The Last Judgement.

Gill, Eric

Four minature drawings in India ink.

SCA240-GA239-3-85
File
1917

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of four drawings later used to create woodcuts. They include The Manage (Physick 74), Epiphany (Physick 84) and Palm Sunday (Physick 86).

Gill, Eric

View of Ditchling (Physick 138).

SCA240-GA239-2-78
File
1918

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of View of Ditchling. Originally a design for the Ditchling Women's Institute.

Gill, Eric

Ascension (Physick 140).

SCA240-GA239-2-6
File
1918

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Ascension. Originally an illustration for "The Game" printed by St. Dominic's Press.

Gill, Eric

Crucifix (Physick 151).

SCA240-GA239-2-19
File
1919

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Crucific.

Gill, Eric

Proposed bungalow cottage in Folders Lane, Ditchling Common.

SCA240-GA239-3-91
File
1920

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one architectural drawing showing the floor plan, side view and plot of a proposed bungalow to be built in Ditchling Common.

Gill, Eric

Journal with New England woods (Physick 163).

SCA240-GA239-2-36
File
1920

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one cloth bound journal with the print New England Woods on the cover.

Gill, Eric

Jesus before Pilate (Physick 190).

SCA240-GA239-2-35
File
1921

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Jesus Before Pilate. Signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Hopkins Crank, kitchen etc.

SCA240-GA239-3-87
File
1921

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one architectural drawing of a house called "Hopkins Crank." Includes a floor plan, front and side views, and elevations. Also includes a photocopy.

Gill, Eric

Correspondence from Elizabeth Gill.

SCA240-GA239-1-2
File
1922

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one item of correspondence from Elizabeth Gill to Eric Gill featuring a poem in Latin and a drawing of a howling dog.

Gill, Eric

St. Christopher.

SCA240-GA239-3-93
File
1922

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one small piece of paper showing a figure (possibly St. Christopher) carrying a child on its back on one side and a sketch of a female figure on the other side.

Gill, Eric

Actor on stage (Physick 226).

SCA240-GA239-2-4
File
1923

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print titled Actor on Stage, a proof design for the Ditchling Dramatic Club.

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : love poems of John Donne.

SCA240-GA239-6-128
File
1923

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of Love Poems of John Donne.

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : the letters of George Meredith to Alice Meynell with annotations thereto.

SCA240-GA239-6-133
File
1923

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of The Letters of George Meredith to Alice Menyell with Annotations Thereto.

Gill, Eric

Mother and child (Physick 219).

SCA240-GA239-2-49
File
1923

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Mother and Child.

Gill, Eric

The order of industrial heroism (physick 220-223).

SCA240-GA239-2-55
File
1923

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one mock up for The Order of Industrial Heritage award as presented by the London Daily Herald. This second version shows the original holy ghost dove has been replaced by a star. Also includes one colour copy of the print and a caption created by Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.

Gill, Eric

Sculpture, II (Physick 228).

SCA240-GA239-2-62
File
1923

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Sculpture II, showing a male nude sculpture.

Gill, Eric

Clipping : Eric Gill memorial bas relief explained and defended.

SCA240-GA239-8-150
File
[ca. 1923]

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one newspaper article titled "The Eric Gill Memorial : Bas Relief Explained and Defended." The article concerns the criticism around Gill's First World War memorial sculpture created for Leeds University.

Gill, Eric

Gordian Gill (Physick 280).

SCA240-GA239-2-27
File
1924

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print showing a head and shoulders portrait of Gordian Gill. Numbered 41/50 and signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Portrait of a lady (Moira, Mrs. Robert Gibbings) (Physick 280).

SCA240-GA239-2-57
File
1924

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print showing a head and shoulders portrait of Mrs. Moira Robert Gibbings. Edition is marked as 40/50 and is signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Change of address.

SCA240-GA239-6-122
File
1924

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of a change of address card from the Nonesuch Press.

Gill, Eric

Thomas Edmond Lowinsky (Physick 276).

SCA240-GA239-2-72
File
1924

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print showing a head and shoulders portrait of Thomas Edmond Lowinsky. Pencil mark in bottom right reads "proof EG."

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : the Apocrypha.

SCA240-GA239-6-131
File
1924

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of The Apocrypha.

Gill, Eric

Madonna and child, with children (Physick 341).

SCA240-GA239-2-44
File
1925

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Madonna and Child, With Children, showing Mary holding a baby Jesus surrounded by other children. The print is numbered 21/50 and is signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : Dickens.

SCA240-GA239-6-127
File
1925

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of the complete works of Dickens.

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : William Blake.

SCA240-GA239-6-135
File
1925

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of the complete works of William Blake.

Gill, Eric

My love among the lilies (Physick 327).

SCA240-GA239-2-50
File
1925

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of My Love Among the Lilies showing a man sitting in a garden with a goblet in one hand and a ball in the other which was used in the Golden Cockerel Press edition of Song of Songs. The print is numbered as edition 8/12 and is signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

The Skaters (Physick 368).

SCA240-GA239-2-65
File
1926

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of The Skaters showing two naked skaters based on a photograph from the London Daily Mail. Labled "specimin plate."

Gill, Eric

Prospectus and retrospectus.

SCA240-GA239-6-125
File
1926

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one prospectus and retrospectus for the Nonesuch Press featuring books to be published, as well as all limited editions printed up to that point.

Gill, Eric

St. Bernadette (Physick 381).

SCA240-GA239-2-67
File
1926

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of St. Bernadette, lettered "Bernadette Ora Pro Nobis." Numbered 25/50 and signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Woman bending (Physick 388).

SCA240-GA239-2-80
File
1926

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Woman Bending, showing a naked woman bent over in nature. Numbered 14/25 and signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Prospectus and retrospectus.

SCA240-GA239-6-126
File
1927

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one prospectus and retrospectus for the Nonesuch Press featuring books to be published, as well as all limited editions printed up to that point.

Gill, Eric

Nativity (Physick 479).

SCA240-GA239-2-52
File
1927

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of a nativity scene. Numbered 20/25 and signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Tree woman (leaves for hands) and spray of fitteen leaves (Physick 517-518).

SCA240-GA239-2-76
File
1928

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of the side-by-side images Tree Woman (Leaves for Hands) and Spray of Fifteen Leaves. Numbered 6/10 and signed by Gill. Used as border decoration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Gill, Eric

Ville de Madrid.

SCA240-GA239-3-94
File
1928

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one drawing of a house, titled "Ville de Madrid." Titled, dated and signed by Gill with an explanatory note. Also includes photocopy and caption from Thomas Fisher Rare Book Room.

Gill, Eric

Chute, Desmond : engraving

SCA240-GA239-2-14
File
1928

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one engraving by Desmond Macready Chute (1895–1962). Engraving shows the Madonna with child. Recto note reads "Engraving by Desmond Chute see Songs to our Lady SDP 33."

Gill, Eric

Father O'Connor.

SCA240-GA239-3-84
File
1929

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one drawing of Father O'Connor. Verso identifies him as "Father O'Connor (the very reverend mgr. John O'Connor). Also includes a photocopy of the drawing.

Gill, Eric

Ecce tu pulchra es (Physick 614).

SCA240-GA239-2-23
File
1929

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Ecce Tu Pulchra Es, showing three women. Part of the print is in blue. Numbered 1/10 and signed by Gill. Originally intended to be used for the Cranach Press edition of Canticum, Canticorum.

Gill, Eric

Minnie.

SCA240-GA239-3-88
File
1929

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one pencil drawing highlighted with watercolours by Gill. The drawing shows a woman's head and is titled "Minnie." Unique in style for Gill, the drawing is a Whisterlian OHO!.

Gill, Eric

Christchild (Physick 597).

SCA240-GA239-2-12
File
1929

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Christchild, showing a young Jesus holding boughs of leaves. Numbered USA 3/5 and signed by Gill. Used as an illustration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Gill, Eric

Clothes as houses (Physick 715).

SCA240-GA239-2-15
File
1930

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Clothes as Houses. Numbered 3/10 and signed by Gill. Originally intended as an illustration for Clothes, by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Nature and nakedness (Physick 720).

SCA240-GA239-2-53
File
1930

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Nature and Nakedness. Numbered 15/25 and signed by Gill. Originally intended as an illustration for Clothes, by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Announcement : exhibition of oil paintings and engravings of the South Sea Islands.

SCA240-GA239-4-96
File
1930

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of an announcement for an exhibition to be held of oil paintings and engravings of the South Sea Islands by Robert Gibbings.

Gill, Eric

Woman dancing (Physick 712).

SCA240-GA239-2-81
File
1930

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Woman Dancing. Numbered 7/10 and signed by Gill. Originally intended as an illustration for the title page of Clothes, by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Trousers and spats (Physick 722).

SCA240-GA239-2-77
File
1930

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Trousers and Spats. Numbered 7/10 and signed by Gill. Originally intended as an illustration for Clothes, by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Tree and dog (Physick 733).

SCA240-GA239-2-75
File
1931

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one original drawing, one proof print, and one final variant print (with red ink) of Tree and Dog. Designed as a press mark for the Pigotts Press. Proof print is dated 12.1.31.

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : the passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity.

SCA240-GA239-8-159
File
1932

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one prospectus for an edition of "The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity" featuring engravings by Gill, as well as one engraving from the text.

Gill, Eric

Specimen page : Park, a fantastic story / by John Gray.

SCA240-GA239-5-116
File
1932

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one octavo sheet with a draft portion of John Gray's "Park, a Fantastic Story."

Gill, Eric

History: man just going on walking (Physick 859).

SCA240-GA239-2-29
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of History: Man Just Going on Walking. Numbered 20/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The New Temple Shakespeare.

Gill, Eric

Marionette (Physick 872).

SCA240-GA239-2-47
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Marionette. Numbered 15/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Constant Mistress.

Gill, Eric

The nun's priests's tale (Physick 603).

SCA240-GA239-2-54
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of The Nun's Priests's Tale showing three figures and a chicken under a leaf border with the letter "H". Numbered 4/5 and signed by Gill. Used as an illustration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Gill, Eric

The pardoner's tale (Physick 649).

SCA240-GA239-2-56
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of The Pardoner's Tale showing three men in a garden with a skeleton looking up at them, along with the letter "O." Numbered 10/10 and signed by Gill along with the annotation USA 5. Used as an illustration for the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Gill, Eric

Puck juggling (Physick 857).

SCA240-GA239-2-59
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Puck Juggling. Numbered 5/20 and signed by Gill. Originally from half title for The New Temple Shakespeare.

Gill, Eric

The shipman's tale (Physick 586).

SCA240-GA239-2-63
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of The Shipman's Tale showing a man and woman on a bed surrounded by a border of leaves and the letter "O." Numbered USA 1/5 and signed by Gill. Used as an illustration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : glory of life.

SCA240-GA239-4-99
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of a prospectus for the Golden Cockerel Press edition of Glory of Life as well as other books printed in 1934.

Gill, Eric

Babe on bough (Physick 874).

SCA240-GA239-2-8
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Babe on bough. Numbered 19/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Constant Mistress.

Gill, Eric

St. John (Physick 865).

SCA240-GA239-2-68
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of St. John. Numbered 11/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Passion of our Lord printed by Hague and Gill.

Gill, Eric

XX Century Library dust jacket.

SCA240-GA239-8-162
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one dustjacket for XX Century Library, featuring a print of Laocoon by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Laocoon (Physick 854).

SCA240-GA239-2-37
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Laocoon. Numbered 12/15 and signed by Gill. Originally designed for the jacket of XX Century Library.

Gill, Eric

Romance: man seizing unreality (Physick 860).

SCA240-GA239-2-60
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Romance: Man Seizing Unreality. Numbered 4/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The New Temple Shakespeare.

Gill, Eric

Spray of seven leaves and flower bud with woman climbing floreated phallus (Physick 509-510).

SCA240-GA239-2-66
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of the side-by-side images of Spray of Seven Leaves and Flower Bud and Woman Climbing Floreated Phallus. Numbered 3/10 and signed by Gill. Used as border decoration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Gill, Eric

St. Matthew (Physick 862).

SCA240-GA239-2-70
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of St. Matthew. Numbered 14/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Passion of our Lord printed by Hague and Gill.

Gill, Eric

Woman and ape and naked men fighting (Physick 511-512).

SCA240-GA239-2-79
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of the side-by-side images Woman and Ape and Naked Men Fighting. Numbered 3/10 and signed by Gill. Used as border decoration in the Golden Cockerel edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Gill, Eric

Specimen page : the passion of our Lord according to St John.

SCA240-GA239-5-120
File
[ca. 1934]

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of eight draft pages of "The Passion of Our Lord According to St. John" taken from the Hague and Gill edition of "The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to the Four Evangelists."

Gill, Eric

Bartimeus (Physick 868).

SCA240-GA239-2-9
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Bartimeus. Originally an illustration the jacket of the Aldine Bible.

Gill, Eric

Comedy: man trying to fly (Physick 858).

SCA240-GA239-2-16
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Comedy: Man Trying to Fly. Numbered 19/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The New Temple Shakespeare.

Gill, Eric

The constant mistress (Physick 867).

SCA240-GA239-2-17
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of The Constant Mistress. Numbered 7/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Constant Mistress printed by the Golden Cockerel Press.

Gill, Eric

The empty bed (Physick 876).

SCA240-GA239-2-24
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of The Empty Bed. Numbered 19/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Constant Mistress. Also includes a photocopy of the print and a caption from the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Room.

Gill, Eric

Hamlet (Physick 838).

SCA240-GA239-2-28
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Hamlet, the cover page for the Hague and Gill edition of Hamlet. Numbered 12/25 and signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

The lord's song (Physick 856).

SCA240-GA239-2-40
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of two copies of the print The Lord's Song from the artist's own published sermon of the same name. Numbered 1/25 and 4/25 and signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

The single bed (thanks) (Physick 875).

SCA240-GA239-2-64
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of The Single Bed (Thanks). Numbered 12/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Constant Mistress.

Gill, Eric

St. Luke (Physick 864).

SCA240-GA239-2-69
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of St. Luke. Numbered 14/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The Passion of our Lord printed by Hague and Gill.

Gill, Eric

Tradegy: man trying to escape (Physick 861).

SCA240-GA239-2-74
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Tradegy: Man Trying to Escape. Numbered 19/20 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for The New Temple Shakespeare.

Gill, Eric

David Pepler.

SCA240-GA239-3-83
File
1934

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one drawing of David Pepler. Titled, dated and signed by Gill.

Gill, Eric

Naphill jubilee card (Physick 888).

SCA240-GA239-2-51
File
1935

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of two prints of Naphill Jubilee Card. Lettered "to his majesty King George from his loyal subjects of Naphill Buckinghamshire thankful greetings."

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : more lovely food.

SCA240-GA239-6-129
File
1935

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one prospectus for the Nonesuch Press edition of More Lovely Food.

Gill, Eric

Christ seated (Physick 918).

SCA240-GA239-2-11
File
1936

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one print of Christ Seated. Numbered 14 and signed by Gill. Originally an illustration for Quia Amore Langueo, printed by Hague and Gill.

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : love night.

SCA240-GA239-4-100
File
1936

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of a prospectus for the Golden Cockerel Press edition of Love Night.

Gill, Eric

The Nonesuch century.

SCA240-GA239-6-123
File
1936

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of The Nonesuch Century, a publication by the Nonesuch Press relating to the first one hundred books issued by the press.

Gill, Eric

Dustjacket : an essay on typography, 2nd edition.

SCA240-GA239-8-153
File
1936

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of one dustjacket for Gill's "An Essay on Typography."

Gill, Eric

Proofs from the Aldine Bible.

SCA240-GA239-2-58
File
1936

Part of Eric Gill collection.

File consists of seven proofs of the prints created by Eric Gill for the Aldine Bible. Note that there is one blank page, but it is unclear if it is intentionally blank or if a print has been removed.

Gill, Eric

Prospectus : the epicure's anthology.