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The Swan Theatre on the Bankside as it appeared in 1614, published 1809 (engraving)
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The Swan Theatre on the Bankside as it appeared in 1614, published 1809 (engraving)
STC174249 The Swan Theatre on the Bankside as it appeared in 1614, published 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22600456
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
City View Elizabethan Architecture Public Playhouse Shakespeare William 1564 1616 Shakespearean South Bank
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This engraving takes us back in time to the year 1614, offering a glimpse into the magnificent Swan Theatre on the Bankside. Published in 1809, this print beautifully captures the essence of Elizabethan architecture and transports us to a bygone era. The Swan Theatre, built in the late 1590s, was a grand public playhouse that stood proudly on the south bank of London. Its exterior showcased intricate details and impressive craftsmanship that were characteristic of its time. The city view surrounding it adds an extra layer of historical significance to this image. As we admire this engraving, we cannot help but imagine what it must have been like to witness Shakespearean plays performed within these very walls. William Shakespeare himself would have graced this stage with his timeless works during his lifetime from 1564 to 1616. Sadly, as history tells us, the Swan Theatre met its demise during the civil war in the early 17th century. However, through prints like these preserved in private collections such as The Stapleton Collection, we are able to appreciate and celebrate its legacy. Let this enchanting image transport you back centuries ago when theater thrived along the banks of London's river Thames and Shakespeare's genius captivated audiences under those very eaves.
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