A Curious Collection, illustration from The Musgrave Ritual by Arthur Conan Doyle 1859-1930, published in Strand Magazine, May 1893

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"A Curious Collection" is a notable illustration by Sidney Paget, created for the publication of "The Musgrave Ritual," a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The illustration was featured in the Strand Magazine in May 1893, during the period when Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories were gaining widespread popularity. Sidney Paget, an artist who played a significant role in defining the visual representation of Sherlock Holmes, produced a series of illustrations for the detective stories, with "A Curious Collection" being among them.

The illustration accompanies the narrative of "The Musgrave Ritual," which is one of the stories in the collection titled "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes." The story involves Sherlock Holmes recounting to Dr. Watson one of his earlier cases that revolved around an old family ritual of the Musgrave family. Paget's "A Curious Collection" captures a moment from this story, contributing to the atmosphere and providing a visual aid to the readers of the Strand Magazine.

Sidney Paget's illustrations have become iconic, with his depiction of Sherlock Holmes influencing many subsequent portrayals of the character in various media. "A Curious Collection" is part of this influential body of work, and it exemplifies Paget's skill in bringing the world of Sherlock Holmes to life. The image is characterized by its attention to detail, the use of light and shadow, and its ability to convey the mood of the scene, all of which are hallmarks of Paget's illustrative style.

As a piece of Sherlock Holmes-related art, "A Curious Collection" holds a place in the canon of Holmesian iconography and is of interest to scholars, enthusiasts of Victorian literature, and fans of the detective genre. The illustration not only serves as a visual accompaniment to the story but also as a historical artifact that reflects the collaboration between Arthur Conan Doyle and Sidney Paget, and the role of the Strand Magazine in the dissemination of one of literature's most enduring characters.

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