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Harry Furniss Collection

Harry Furniss was a talented illustrator who brought the characters of Charles Dickens' novels to life

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Miss Havisham (engraving)

Miss Havisham (engraving)
1000751 Miss Havisham (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations)

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Punch cartoon: Some of the Advantages of Mixed University Education (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Some of the Advantages of Mixed University Education (engraving)
6035037 Punch cartoon: Some of the Advantages of Mixed University Education (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Cartoon of cricket, (showing W G Grace), by Harry Furniss; 1885

Cartoon of cricket, (showing W G Grace), by Harry Furniss; 1885
5311124 Cartoon of cricket, (showing W G Grace), by Harry Furniss; 1885; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Sergeant Buzfuz. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel The Pickwick Papers

Sergeant Buzfuz. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel The Pickwick Papers
1000828 Sergeant Buzfuz. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel The Pickwick Papers, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: The Dancing Academy. 'Mr. Cooper, my daughter, sir, Miss Billsmethi, sir

The Dancing Academy. "Mr. Cooper, my daughter, sir, Miss Billsmethi, sir
1000842 The Dancing Academy. "Mr. Cooper, my daughter, sir, Miss Billsmethi, sir, who I hope will have the pleasure of dancing many a quadrille, minuet, gavotte, country dance, fandango

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Captain Cuttle and Mr. Carker. 'What do you think now, Captain Cuttle, ' returned Carker

Captain Cuttle and Mr. Carker. "What do you think now, Captain Cuttle, " returned Carker
1000834 Captain Cuttle and Mr. Carker. "What do you think now, Captain Cuttle, " returned Carker, gathering up his skirts and settling himself

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Mr. Pickwick. 'Employing his leisure hours in arranging the memoranda which he afterwards

Mr. Pickwick. "Employing his leisure hours in arranging the memoranda which he afterwards presented to
1000829 Mr. Pickwick. "Employing his leisure hours in arranging the memoranda which he afterwards presented to the secretary of the once famous club." Illustration by Harry Furniss for

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: The Pageant of English History. Frontispiece by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens book A

The Pageant of English History. Frontispiece by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens book A Child's History of
1000822 The Pageant of English History. Frontispiece by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens book A Child's History of England, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: The Beadle. Illustration by Harry Furniss for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens

The Beadle. Illustration by Harry Furniss for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens, from The Testimonial Edition
1000840 The Beadle. Illustration by Harry Furniss for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Little Dorrit. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Little Dorrit

Little Dorrit. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Little Dorrit, from The Testimonial Edition
1000838 Little Dorrit. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Little Dorrit, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Alice Brown and Her Mother. 'After some quarter of an hour's walking, the old woman

Alice Brown and Her Mother. "After some quarter of an hour's walking, the old woman, spent and out of breath
1000836 Alice Brown and Her Mother. "After some quarter of an hour's walking, the old woman, spent and out of breath, ventured to hold by her skirts; but she ventured no more

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Dombey and Son

Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Dombey and Son, from The Testimonial Edition
1000832 Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Dombey and Son, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: My Uncle and Betsy Snap. ' As my uncle adjured her to look at me

My Uncle and Betsy Snap. " As my uncle adjured her to look at me, he put his lean grip on the crown of her head
1000830 My Uncle and Betsy Snap. " As my uncle adjured her to look at me, he put his lean grip on the crown of her head, she kneeling beside him, and turned her face towards me

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: The Duel After the Ball. ' Mr. Winkle's eyes being closed, prevented his observing the very

The Duel After the Ball. " Mr. Winkle's eyes being closed, prevented his observing the very extraordinary
1000826 The Duel After the Ball. " Mr. Winkle's eyes being closed, prevented his observing the very extraordinary and unaccountable demeanour of Doctor Slammer

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Starvation in the Workhouse. 'Please Sir, I want some more. ' 'The Master gazed in stupefied

Starvation in the Workhouse. "Please Sir, I want some more. " "The Master gazed in stupefied
1000816 Starvation in the Workhouse. "Please Sir, I want some more." "The Master gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: David Meets Dora and Miss Murdstone. 'Mr. Copperfield, my daughter Dora

David Meets Dora and Miss Murdstone. "Mr. Copperfield, my daughter Dora
1000813 David Meets Dora and Miss Murdstone. "Mr. Copperfield, my daughter Dora, and my daughter Dora's confidential friend, Miss Murdstone!"

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Bleak House. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House

Bleak House. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House, from The Testimonial Edition
1000806 Bleak House. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Illustration for Charles Dickens Novel A Tale of two cities, 1910 (engraving)

Illustration for Charles Dickens Novel A Tale of two cities, 1910 (engraving)
1000793 Illustration for Charles Dickens Novel A Tale of two cities, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dickens A Tale of two cities)

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Mr. Jaggers and his clients. 'Mr. Jaggers suddenly stopped, and turning on the two women with

Mr. Jaggers and his clients. "Mr. Jaggers suddenly stopped, and turning on the two women with shawls, said
1000753 Mr. Jaggers and his clients. "Mr. Jaggers suddenly stopped, and turning on the two women with shawls, said, "Oh! Amelia, is it

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Lady Dedlock and Jo. 'He was put there, ' says Jo, holding to the bars and looking in

Lady Dedlock and Jo. "He was put there, " says Jo, holding to the bars and looking in
1000808 Lady Dedlock and Jo. "He was put there, " says Jo, holding to the bars and looking in, while Lady Dedlock shrinks into a corner

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Stiggins. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel The Pickwick Papers

Stiggins. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel The Pickwick Papers
1000827 Stiggins. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel The Pickwick Papers, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Mr. Alfred Mantalini. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby

Mr. Alfred Mantalini. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby
1000825 Mr. Alfred Mantalini. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Newman Noggs. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby

Newman Noggs. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby
1000824 Newman Noggs. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Bill Sikes. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist

Bill Sikes. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, from The Testimonial Edition
1000820 Bill Sikes. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Miss Mowcher. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield

Miss Mowcher. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield
1000812 Miss Mowcher. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Mrs. Gamp. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Martin Chuzzlewit

Mrs. Gamp. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Martin Chuzzlewit, from The Testimonial Edition
1000805 Mrs. Gamp. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Martin Chuzzlewit, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Clemency and Britain. ' You'll never be married, you know, ' said Mr. Britain

Clemency and Britain. " You'll never be married, you know, " said Mr. Britain
1000766 Clemency and Britain. " You'll never be married, you know, " said Mr. Britain. "Don't you think I ever shall though?" said Clemency

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Memories of Grimaldi. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Memoirs of

Memories of Grimaldi. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi
1000759 Memories of Grimaldi. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi, from The Testimonial Edition published 1910

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Mr. Squeers. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby

Mr. Squeers. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby
1000823 Mr. Squeers. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: The Turveydrops, Senior and Junior. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel

The Turveydrops, Senior and Junior. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House
1000807 The Turveydrops, Senior and Junior. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Mark Tapley. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Martin Chuzzlewit

Mark Tapley. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Martin Chuzzlewit
1000804 Mark Tapley. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Martin Chuzzlewit, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Old Chuffey. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Martin Chuzzlewit

Old Chuffey. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Martin Chuzzlewit
1000803 Old Chuffey. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Martin Chuzzlewit, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: The Solitary Prisoner. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens travelogue American

The Solitary Prisoner. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens travelogue American Notes for General
1000796 The Solitary Prisoner. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens travelogue American Notes for General Circulation, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: The Uncommercial Traveller. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Uncommercial

The Uncommercial Traveller. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Uncommercial Traveller from The
1000769 The Uncommercial Traveller. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Uncommercial Traveller from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Dolge Orlick. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations

Dolge Orlick. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations
1000752 Dolge Orlick. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, from The Testimonial Edition published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices from The

Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices from The Christmas Books by
1000770 Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Illustration for Charles Dickens novel The Ghost's bargain, 1910 (engraving)

Illustration for Charles Dickens novel The Ghost's bargain, 1910 (engraving)
1000767 Illustration for Charles Dickens novel The Ghost's bargain, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Phantom)

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Illustration for Charles Dickens novel The Ghost's bargain, 1910 (engraving)

Illustration for Charles Dickens novel The Ghost's bargain, 1910 (engraving)
1000768 Illustration for Charles Dickens novel The Ghost's bargain, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'll Bite, If You Hit Me)

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: The Four Sisters. 'Where on earth the husband came from, by what feelings the poor man could have

The Four Sisters. "Where on earth the husband came from, by what feelings the poor man could have been actuated
1000841 The Four Sisters. "Where on earth the husband came from, by what feelings the poor man could have been actuated

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Mr. Micawber Achieves the Downfall of Heep. 'The triumphant flourish with which Mr

Mr. Micawber Achieves the Downfall of Heep. "The triumphant flourish with which Mr
1000815 Mr. Micawber Achieves the Downfall of Heep. "The triumphant flourish with which Mr. Micawber delivered himslef of the words, had a powerful effect in alarming the mother

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Mr. Micawber Takes David Home. ' We walked to our house together, Mr

Mr. Micawber Takes David Home. " We walked to our house together, Mr
1000811 Mr. Micawber Takes David Home. " We walked to our house together, Mr. Micawber impressing the names of streets, and the shapes of corner houses upon me

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Miss Haredale. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge

Miss Haredale. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge, from The Testimonial Edition
1000800 Miss Haredale. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Tilly Slowboy. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Cricket on the Hearth

Tilly Slowboy. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Cricket on the Hearth from The Christmas Books by
1000765 Tilly Slowboy. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Cricket on the Hearth from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens, published in The Testimonial Edition of 1910

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Magwitch under sentence of death. 'A broad shaft of light came in through the great windows of

Magwitch under sentence of death. "A broad shaft of light came in through the great windows of the court
1000756 Magwitch under sentence of death. "A broad shaft of light came in through the great windows of the court. Rising for a moment, a distinct speck of face in this ray of light

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Provis. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations

Provis. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations
1000755 Provis. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, from The Testimonial Edition published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: David Copperfield. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield

David Copperfield. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield
1000810 David Copperfield. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: The Smallweed Family. 'What work are you about now?' says Judy Smallweed

The Smallweed Family. "What work are you about now?" says Judy Smallweed, like a very sharp old beldame
1000809 The Smallweed Family. "What work are you about now?" says Judy Smallweed, like a very sharp old beldame

Background imageHarry Furniss Collection: Illustration for Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge, 1910 (engraving)

Illustration for Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge, 1910 (engraving)
1000799 Illustration for Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolly Varden)



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Harry Furniss was a talented illustrator who brought the characters of Charles Dickens' novels to life. In his illustration for The Pickwick Papers, we see Sergeant Buzfuz portrayed in all his eccentricity, capturing the essence of this memorable character. In another scene from The Dancing Academy, Furniss depicts Mr. Cooper introducing his daughter Miss Billsmethi to a potential dance partner. The intricate details in the illustration showcase Furniss' attention to authenticity as he portrays various dance styles like quadrilles and gavottes. Furniss also illustrated Captain Cuttle and Mr. Carker in an intriguing moment of conversation. With their distinct personalities shining through, it is evident that Furniss understood the nuances of these characters created by Dickens. One cannot forget Furniss' depiction of Mr. Pickwick diligently arranging memoranda for a famous club during his leisure hours. This illustration captures both Pickwick's studious nature and dedication to detail. Moving on to A Child's History of England, Furniss creates a captivating frontispiece showcasing the pageant of English history with great artistic flair. In Oliver Aroused, we witness one of Dickens' most powerful scenes come alive under Furniss' penmanship – Oliver defending himself against Noah after enduring cruel insults about his deceased mother. The Beadle comes alive through another vivid illustration by Harry Furniss for Sketches by Boz, highlighting both the humor and authority associated with this character. Little Dorrit is beautifully depicted by Furniss in an enchanting illustration that captures her innocence amidst challenging circumstances. Alice Brown and Her Mother showcases yet another poignant moment where Harry Furness skillfully conveys emotion through subtle gestures between characters. Dombey and Son is brought to life through an evocative illustration capturing a tender interaction between two central figures – Alice Brown's mother seeking solace after a long walk alongside her daughter.