Sir John Tenniel

Sir John Tenniel (British, 1820–1914) has 240 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Sir John Tenniel was an English illustrator, graphic humourist and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the 19th century. An alumnus of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, he was knighted for artistic achievements in 1893, the first such honour ever bestowed on an illustrator or cartoonist. According to the V&A, "his intelligent, detailed style elevated the fame and standing of cartoonists immeasurably."

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Sir John Tenniel's work on the site falls under Illustration (180), Figurative (26), Drawings (20).

By movement, it's catalogued as Realism (117), Impressionism (73), Art Nouveau (35).

Culture: English (240).

By orientation: 35 landscape, 204 portrait, 1 square.

Other British artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Kate Greenaway — 460 artworks
• George Cruikshank — 381 artworks
• Edward Lear — 316 artworks
• Anna Atkins — 313 artworks
• Francis Seymour Haden — 237 artworks
• Hablot Knight Browne — 145 artworks
• Henry Justice Ford — 139 artworks
• John Leech — 113 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 240 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Sir John Tenniel artworks does Archive Lane have?

240 public-domain artworks by Sir John Tenniel are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Sir John Tenniel?

Sir John Tenniel is catalogued as British (born 1820, died 1914).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.