Ballads Collection (#14)

Yosyp Stadnyk - Ukranian Theatre director and actor
Yosyp Stadnyk (1876-1954) - Theatre director and actor. Stadnyk played over 100 roles, mostly character roles in a realist style, in plays by Mykhailo Starytsky, Marko Kropyvnytsky

Theodor Fontane
THEODOR FONTANE German writer, author of realistic novels, also ballads and books about life in England. Date: 1819 - 1898

John Bagford, Collector
JOHN BAGFORD, shoeamker and book collector, who deserves praise for rescuing ancient ballads, but indignation for destroying countless old books for their title pages. Date: 1650 - 1716

William Ed. Aytoun
WILLIAM EDMONSTOUNE AYTOUN Scottish writer, best known for his publication of Scottish lays and ballads. Date: 1813 - 1865

William Ed. Aytoun 2
WILLIAM EDMONSTOUNE AYTOUN Scottish writer, best known for his publication of Scottish lays and ballads. Date: 1813 - 1865

WILLIAM HAYLEY 1745-1820
WILLIAM HAYLEY English Poet. Wrote Triumph of Music (1804) and Ballads founded on anecdotes of animals (1805). Date: 1745 - 1820

Balladier
and buy the fair ballads I have in my pack. Street balladier selling his wares. From Old London Cries (1885) Date: 1885

Battalion Ballads from 17th Bat. Highland Light Infantry
Book entitled Battalion Ballads from THE OUTPOST 17th (S) Battalion Highland Light Infantry. This book belonged to 15959 Sergeant W. F. Ritchie. Annotated inside giving details of his time in France

George R. Sims Dagonet Ballads - The Workhouse
An illustration inspired by In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse - one of the Dagonet Ballads written by George R Sims in 1877

Battle Yashima Scenes Tale Heike Edo period 1615-1868
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Drawings Prints, Print, Broadsheet, two, love, ballads, about, desirable, women, woman
Drawings and Prints, Print, Broadsheet with two love ballads about desirable women, a woman wearing a shawl and a skirt with her hands placed on her hips, Publisher, Artist, Antonio Vanegas Arroyo

great pantheon love ca 1910-15 published Photo-relief
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Ballads have long been a cherished form of storytelling, weaving tales that resonate through the ages. From the haunting melodies of "Twa Corbies" to the enchanting journey of "The Lady of Shalott" as she sets out on her boat for Camelot, these ballads transport us to worlds both real and imagined. In an engraving titled "How Lady Blanche Arundel Held Wardour for King Charles, " we witness a moment frozen in time, capturing the bravery and loyalty depicted in this ballad. The image evokes emotions that words alone cannot convey. Another captivating ballad is "Clerk Colvill, " which recounts a tragic love story filled with heartbreak and sacrifice. It reminds us that even amidst turmoil, love can endure against all odds. "The Gardener" is yet another ballad that captivates our imagination, painting vivid scenes of nature's beauty intertwined with human emotions. It serves as a reminder of our connection to the earth and its ability to heal our souls. A hand-coloured engraving titled "The Dublin Smugglers, 1808" brings forth images from a different era—a testament to how ballads capture historical events and preserve them for generations to come. This particular piece transports us back in time, allowing us glimpses into clandestine activities shrouded in mystery. These various depictions highlight the power of ballads—how they transcend time and space while resonating with universal themes such as love, loss, bravery, and adventure. They remind us why these narratives continue to hold sway over our hearts centuries later. Whether it be through music or poetry engraved upon paper like item numbers 3672029 or 3673713 or captured within an illustration like items 3671972 or 3671804—the essence remains unchanged: they can timeless treasures that bridge gaps between cultures and eras alike.