Who painted Illustration to Knightley's 'Westward Ho!'?

Illustration to Knightley's 'Westward Ho!' was painted by Elijah Albert Cox in 1900.

Where can I see Illustration to Knightley's 'Westward Ho!'?

Illustration to Knightley's 'Westward Ho!' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Illustration to Knightley's 'Westward Ho!'

Elijah Albert Cox , 1900

Illustration to Knightley's 'Westward Ho!' is a drawing by Elijah Albert Cox. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is an illustration for Charles Kingsley's novel 'Westward Ho!

About this work

Overview

This drawing is an illustration for Charles Kingsley's novel 'Westward Ho!', created by Elijah Albert Cox in 1900.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration depicts two women in elaborate, old-fashioned attire, likely characters from the novel. One woman holds a fan, while the other grasps a small object.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, expressive lines and shading that creates texture. The artist used pencil strokes to build up the forms, with simple yet effective facial features defined by bold lines.

Artist & collection

Artist

Elijah Albert Cox

Elijah Albert Cox (1876–1955), also known as E. A. Cox and E. Albert Cox, was a British painter. He was born in Islington, London, and educated at Bolt Court Technical School. Between 1915 and 1926, Cox designed posters…