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Thomas Mackenzie Collection

As you make your way through this page, you will have the opportunity to consider the many vintage images from

Thomas Mackenzie in our collection.

 

The contributions from Mackenzie are drawn from his illustrations shown on pristine 1st Edition plates for titles

including:

They contain many wonderful and powerful images.

 

One of 8 colour images

One of 2 monotone images

One of 2 multitone images

One of 12 colour images

One of many monotone images

Arthur and His Knights

Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp in Rhyme

One of 12 colour images

One of many monotone images

Hassan

 

As enthusiasts, while preparing these illustrations in the largest size possible, we appreciate the desirability of replicating

the line, form, colour and finish of these wonderful images just as they would have appeared to Mackenzie. To that end,

throughout the page that follows, we have shown images optimised for reproduction in larger formats - usually in a

manner pleasing for 10 x 13" or 10 x 15" framing options. We consider those formats identified to be the largest that

allows the accurate reproduction of form, line and colour as prepared by Mackenzie and originally printed in the

1st Edition plates. To reproduce the images, we have utilised a high definition capture and reproduction technique

and ensure that the prints are displayed with a satin finish that reproduces the visual appearance of the original plates.

 

Purchasing one, or more, of those reproductions is a simple as clicking on the "Add to Cart" buttons and following the prompts

provided for PayPal purchase.

 

We have also developed a range of Giftware that includes images reproduced on cards, infants' clothing, T-shirts and

unmatted, matted or framed prints (8x6", 10x8", 12x10", 15x10" and 30 x 20" images sizes). Pricing starts at US$4 for single

Gift Cards (US$18 for select packs of 6) and 10 x 8" prints (double-matted and framed) begin at US$60. Further details

on those reproduction images are available at the Giftware section of this site.

 

Should you wish to discuss an order, please contact us at  ThePeople@SpiritoftheAges.com referencing your request

with the Stock Code of the plate, or plates in question and a brief description.

 

In the meantime, enjoy browsing our selection of genuine vintage and antique plates.

 

The Artwork of Thomas Mackenzie

Thomas Mackenzie (1887-1944) was an artist producing illustrations for books and watercolours during the early

20th Century. His first commissioned work - illustrations for Chaundler's Arthur and His Knights - was produced in

1920. Other illustrated books followed, including Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp, Hassan and The Crock of Gold. 

 

Mackenzie's illustrations are reminiscent of the work of his Art Nouveau peers, including Aubrey Beardsley, Harry

Clarke and Kay Nielsen. His images for Arthur and His Knights, in particular, are stylistically similar to those of

Nielsen in East of the Sun and West of the Moon, but have a softness about them that remind one of the

watercolours that he also produced.

 

Arthur and His Knights (1920)

A rare copy of Chaundler's Arthur and His Knights - as illustrated by Thomas Mackenzie - produced by Nisbet & Co. Ltd. (London) in, or about, 1920.

 

 

This copy shows the original decorative

stamped and coloured olive cover.

 

 

 

 

Presenting Chaundler's own version of the Arthurian legend, this tale opens with an introduction to Merlin and

proceeds through a tale that would be familiar to many: Arthur is introduced to Excalibur and founds his Court

around The Round Table; Merlin passes and Morgan le Fay begins her influence; Quests - including that for

The Holy Grail - are described involving Lancelot, Sir Kay, Gareth, Sir Tristram and Sir Galahad; the exile of

Queen Guinevere; and the passing of King Arthur.

 

Mackenzie's contributions in both colour and monotone are magnificent. His selection and presentation of subject is

inspired and the rendering of colour superbly in a mixture of subtle and rich tones is indicative of his milieu.

 

Cover

Spine

Multitone Illustration

 

 

Code: TM AHK 1

 

Multitone Illustration

 

 

Code: TM AHK 2

 

End Papers

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: TM AHK 3

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$12

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: TM AHK 4

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$12

How Arthur Came to His Kingdom

The Sword Excalibur

Sir Lancelot of the Lake

They hailed him as the King of England

 

 

Code: TM AHK 5

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$24

 

The Lady of the Lake

 

 

Code: TM AHK 6

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$36

 

Lancelot lay sleeping under the Apple Tree

 

 

Code: TM AHK 7

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$48

 

The Chapel Perilous

Gareth and Lynette

The Sad Story of Sir Tristram

The Chapel Perilous

 

 

Code: TM AHK 8

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$48

 

At last Gareth overcame the Red Knight

 

 

Code: TM AHK 9

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$36

 

Tristram carried his love away

 

 

Code: TM AHK 10

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$48

 

How Galahad achieved the Quest

The Maid of Astolat

A Castle was in sight, built close by the Sea

 

 

Code: TM AHK 11

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$36

 

At last she came to the little Hermitage

 

 

Code: TM AHK 12

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$36

 

  

 

Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp in Rhyme (1920)

 

A rare copy of Ransome's Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp in Rhyme - as illustrated by Thomas Mackenzie - printed by K. & S. (St John's Square, London), in or about 1920. That printing was published under the banner of Nisbet & Co. Ltd. (London) for the British market and Brentano's (New York) for the American market.

This copy shows the original decoratively stamped and coloured mustard cloth cover.

 

 

 

 

The traditional Persian tale of Aladdin is brought to life with stunningly sumptuous imagery by Mackenzie in his

contributions to Ransome's version: Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp in Rhyme. Interestingly, Mackenzie has applied

an Oriental - rather than Orientalist - perspective to the imagery which is more reminiscent of the Far East than

a more typical treatment that may have placed the story in an Arabian setting.

 

That approach is reflected in the marginal illustrations too, with distinct influences from then-contemporary

Meiji-era Japanese woodblock artists most apparent.

 

His only thought was love and pride

In Princess Bedrelbood, his bride

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 1

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

The man was dressed in yellow and black

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 2

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

And sobbing he sat under the tree

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 3

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

The Slave of the Lamp

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 4

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

The Sultan's daughter, Bedrelbood

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 5

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

And twelve tall negroes, black as coals,

And twelve tall slaves, Circassian, white

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 6

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

... A crowd

Of pig-tailed Chinamen who bowed

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 7

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Of miraculous surprises

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 8

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

New lamps for old do I supply

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 9

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

... Tis little good to chase

The deeds of magic with a horse

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 10

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

The Magician struck but his blows fell wide

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 11

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

He flung far out the talisman

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 12

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 13

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 14

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 15

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 16

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 17

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 18

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*
   

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 19

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 20

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An American Collector

 

Code: TM AHWLR 21

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Hassan (1924)

 

A rare copy of the Flecker's play Hassan - as illustrated by Thomas Mackenzie - produced by William Heinemann, Ltd (London) in 1924.

This copy shows the original decoratively gilt-stamped red cloth cover.

 

 

 

 

Hassan is a play written by James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915) - an author and playright whose work has been compared

to that of Keats. Flecker's study of oriental languages influenced his works - the influences in Hassan are obvious. The

play is also known as Hassan: The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How He Came to Make the Golden Journey to

Samarakand.

 

In addition to Hassan - a Confectioner - the characters include: the Caliph Haroun Ar Raschid; Ishak

(the Caliph's Minstrel); Jafar (the Caliph's Vizier); Masrur (the Caliph's Executioner); Selim (Hassan's friend);

the Captain of the Military; the Chief of Police; Nondescripts such as Ali and Abdu; Slaves such as Alder, Willow,

Tamarisk and Juniper; the Porter of Yasmin's House; the Chinese Philosopher; a Dervish; the Fountain Ghost;

a Herald; the Prison Guards; Pervaneh; Yasmin; an Ambassador; a Wrestler; a Caligraphist; a Jester; Ghosts; Mutes;

Dancing Women; Beggars; Soldiers; Police; Attendants; and Casual Loiterers.

 

Mackenzie's illustrative interpretations of Flecker's work are dramatic, beautiful and evocative examples of the Art

Nouveau style with distinct Orientalist influences.

 

Act I, Scene II

 

PORTER: ... Curses on the fact sugar cook and

his love-sick eyes ...

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 1

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act I, Scene II

 

HASSAN: ... How splendid in the morning

glows the lily ...

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 2

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act I, Scene II

 

HASSAN: ... But the sighs of your people, Haroun,

do not so much as stir the leaves in

your palace garden! ...

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 3

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act II, Scene I

 

THE DANCING GIRLS (THE DARK ONE):

... O the roses, O Desire! ...

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 4

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act II, Scene I

 

RAFI: ... But they caught Pervaneh walking alone

among the pine woods and carried her away

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 5

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act II, Scene II

 

CAPTAIN OF MILITARY: ... I am honoured

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 6

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act II, Scene II

 

YASMIN

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 7

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act III, Scene III

 

PERVANEH

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 8

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act IV, Scene II

 

PERVANEH: I am listening

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 9

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act V, Scene I

 

THE PROCESSION OF PROTRACTED DEATH

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 10

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act V, Scene I

 

YASMIN: Masrur ... thou dark Masrur!

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 11

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act V, Scene II

 

WATCHMAN: ... For what land

Leave you the dim-moon city of delight?

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 12

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Title page

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 13

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act I, Scene I

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 14

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act I, Scene I

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 15

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act I, Scene II

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 16

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act I, Scene II

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 17

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act II, Scene I

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 18

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act II, Scene I

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 19

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act II, Scene II

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 20

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act II, Scene II

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 21

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act III, Scene I

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 22

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act III, Scene I

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 23

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act III, Scene II

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 24

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act III, Scene II

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 25

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act III, Scene III

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 26

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act IV, Scene I

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 27

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act IV, Scene I

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 28

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act IV, Scene II

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 29

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

Act IV, Scene II

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 30

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 
 

Act V, Scene I

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 28

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

Act V, Scene II

 

Monotone

 

 

Provenance: An English Collector

 

Code: TM H 29

 

Reproduction Prices: $10 to $30*

 

  
     

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