Picture Collections

Discover collections of original art and illustrated rare books:

• Canadian Historical Picture Collection: documentary art of early Toronto
• Special Collections in the Visual Arts: illustrated rare books, art prints and posters
• TD Audubon Collection: coloured plates of life-size birds by John James Audubon
• Jean Thomson Collection of Original Art: a showcase of children's book illustration from the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books
• Original science fiction art in the Merril Collection of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy Art

Discover pictures that can be taken out for private study:

• Circulating Picture Collection: browsable files of pictures organized by subject and artist's name