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Birmingham Central Library
Inspiration Bank features over 3,000 images from Birmingham Central Library's acclaimed Early and Fine Print Collection (17th Century) and the Parker Collection of Children's Books.
Images comprise a rich collection of natural history lithographs and engravings, narrative illustrations, typography and design work. Artworks by celebrated illustrators and designers are featured including: Aubrey Beardsley, William Blake, Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris.
Terms of Use of Images
Birmingham Central Library ("BCL") Content, including images and related information and text, is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights of Birmingham Central Library and third parties.
Users of www.inspirationbank.com may only use BCL Content for private study or non-commercial research. Users may download, copy or print BCL Content for the sole purpose of conducting this private study or non-commercial research.
Users must not store electronically any significant portion of BCL Content, except as expressly permitted by the copyright laws.
No copying, storage, redistribution or publication of any BCL Content is permitted without the express permission of BCL or the owners of such Content or their authorised persons, if other than BCL.
Reproduction of BCL Content in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of BCL is prohibited.
Purchasing High-resolution Images
High-resolution images can be purchased from Birmingham Central Library by contacting: arts.library@birmingham.gov.uk
Viewing of Original Images
All original imagery can be viewed at Birmingham Central Library by appointment. The material is available from 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Mondays to Saturdays.
To arrange an appointment please contact: arts.library@birmingham.gov.uk, call 0121 464 4227 or fax 0121 464 1005.
- Birmingham Central Library
- Chamberlain Square
- Birmingham B3 3HQ
The New Art Gallery Walsall
Inspiration Bank features over 1,000 images from The New Art Gallery Walsall's art collections.
The Garman Ryan Collection contains over 365 works. The collection was donated to the borough in 1972 by Lady Kathleen Epstein, second wife of the sculptor Jacob Epstein. As such, Epstein's work is very well represented in the collection, alongside other significant works by major European artists. The collection originally grew from Jacob Epstein's own private collection and hence historical artefacts from all over the world supplement Western treasures.
The Permanent Collection consists of over 1,500 art works in many different media from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Many works are related to the town of Walsall (local artists, topographical views) and others have been bought from contemporary exhibitions held at the gallery.
Terms of Use of Images
The New Art Gallery Walsall's (NAGW) Content, including images and related information and text, is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights of NAGW and third parties.
Users of www.inspirationbank.com may only use NAGW Content for private study or non-commercial research.
Users may download, copy or print NAGW Content for the sole purpose of conducting this private study or non-commercial research.
Users must not store electronically any significant portion of NAGW Content, except as expressly permitted by the copyright laws.
No copying, storage, redistribution or publication of any NAGW Content is permitted without the express permission of NAGW or the owners of such Content or their authorised persons, if other than NAGW.
Reproduction of NAGW Content in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of NAGW is prohibited.
Purchasing High-resolution Images
High-resolution images can be purchased from The New Art Gallery Walsall by contacting: diggerj@walsall.gov.uk.
Viewing of Original Images
All original imagery can be viewed at The New Art Gallery Walsall. Many of the works are on permanent display, but to view those that are not, you can arrange an appointment during gallery opening hours, 10am to 5pm, Monday's to Saturday's.
To arrange an appointment please contact: artlibrary@artatwalsall.org.uk or call 01922 654464.
- Art Library
- The New Art Gallery Walsall
- Gallery Square
- Walsall
- WS2 8LG
Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service
Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service are committed to providing wider access to the collections in its care and the inclusion of objects from our collections onto this website is just one way we aim to achieve this.
You can also browse collections information and images on the Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service website, read in-depth articles on specific objects or collections and also download images of collection objects.
Our Art Collections
Highlights of our Art collections include unique artworks looking at the modern phase of the conflict in Northern Ireland, a notable Pop Art collection, exquisite Georgian paintings from the 1700s and a large number of paintings by Victorian artists, in particular by the group of Artists known as the Cranbrook Colony.
We also have an impressive Asian collection built up in the early 1900s, through gifts from wealthy local families which contains Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern decorative items dating from the 1500s to the early 1900s.
Our History Collections
Our history collections include decorative items from the last four hundred years and other items of local historical significance, a Geology collection and a collection of archaeological artefacts.
Our Local Interest Collections
The West Midlands led the world in the manufacture of decorative art and industrial design. Our 'local interest' collections focus on these skills and includes cut steel jewellery, enamels, Japanned ware and ceramics.
Copyright and Terms of Use of Images
The following acts are prohibited in respect of the materials and works supplied by Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service:
- public performance or display
- any rental leasing or lending of any material obtained or derived from the website
- any form of reproduction whatsoever, including without limitation, the extraction and/or storage in any retrieval system or inclusion in any other computer program or work
Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with Wolverhampton Arts & Museums Service and other copyright owners as specified.
If the artist is alive, or has been dead for less than 70 years, there will be a separate copyright in the work itself that is additional to the copyright in the photographic reproduction.
It is your responsibility to obtain permission from the copyright holder or their agent before a reproduction of any work is made, or this will constitute an infringement of copyright.
Wolverhampton Arts & Museums Service is committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others and has taken reasonable efforts to ensure that the reproduction of images on this website is done with the full consent of copyright owners. Any queries in this respect should be addressed to:
- Wolverhampton Art Gallery
- Lichfield Street
- Wolverhampton
- WV1 1DU
- Email: artgallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Purchasing Copies of Images
Free low resolution images can be downloaded from the Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service website for educational or personal use.
For high quality prints or to use the images for commercial purposes contact the Bridgeman Art Library who can supply high quality prints or electronic versions of many of the images and grant appropriate reproduction rights.
If the Bridgeman Art Library is unable to supply your requirements, contact:
- Wolverhampton Art Gallery
- Lichfield Street
- Wolverhampton
- WV1 1DU
- Email: artgallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Viewing Objects from Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service Collections
Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service manages three sites that you can visit: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Bilston Craft Gallery and Bantock House.
Each site offers a wide range of displays and an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions and events suitable for all ages, for example you can:
Check out life in the 1960s at Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Our retro-themed, interactive Pop Art gallery provides the perfect backdrop to explore the world of pop art, with its vibrant mix of popular culture, social commentary, nostalgia, kitsch and celebrity.
Explore 300 years of craft history at Bilston Craft Gallery
At Bilston Craft gallery you can explore three hundred years of craft history in our permanent exhibition Craftsense or visit one of our temporary exhibitions featuring the best in contemporary crafts.
Discover the secrets of Wolverhampton's rich history
Set in 40 acres of parkland, Bantock House is an urban oasis that offers a chance to explore life in an Edwardian home and to see locally-made items including Bilston enamels, steel jewellery and japanned ware.
Sensing Sculpture
Enjoying art isn't just about using your eyes! Our award-winning Sensing Sculpture exhibition encourages visitors to Wolverhampton Art Gallery to touch, smell and listen to the works on display.
Step back in time at Wolverhampton Art Gallery
The Georgian gallery is a favourite with families, offering a flavour of life in the 18th century with displays of Georgian paintings alongside hands on, interactive exhibits.
Look at items not currently on display
We are not able to display all of our fantastic collection but we can get items out of store for researchers and groups to study by appointment at our Resource Centre at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.