Boydell And Collection

Prince Henry, Hotspur and Falstaff (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1, Act 5, Scene 4), first published 1796; reissued 1852

John Milton, August 1, 1797. Creator: George Quinton
John Milton, August 1, 1797

The Beggars Opera, Act III, July 1, 1790. Creator: William Blake
The Beggars Opera, Act III, July 1, 1790

The Beggars Opera, Act III, 1790. Creator: William Blake
The Beggars Opera, Act III, 1790

Wooded Landscape with Riders, August 1, 1797. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Wooded Landscape with Riders, August 1, 1797

Wooded Landscape with Peasant Reading Tombstone, Rustic Lovers and Ruined Church, August 1, 1797

Wooded Landscape with Two Country Carts and Figures, August 1, 1797

Wooded Landscape with Herdsmen Driving Cattle over a Bridge, Rustic Lovers and Ruined Castle, 1797

Wooded Landscape with Herdsmen and Cows, August 1, 1797. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Wooded Landscape with Herdsmen and Cows, August 1, 1797

The Reward of Cruelty, 1790. Creator: J Bell
The Reward of Cruelty, 1790. After William Hogarth

Sigismonda (Sigismunda), June 4, 1795. Creator: Benjamin Smith
Sigismonda (Sigismunda), June 4, 1795. After Tristam Bampfylde Freeman

Pisanio and Imogen (Shakespeare, Cymbeline, Act 3, Scene 4), first published 1801; reissued 1852

Mrs. Ford and Mrs Page (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 2, Scene 1), 1793

Hamlet, Horatio, Marcellus and the Ghost (Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4), first published 1796; reissued 1852

King Lear Casting Out His Daughter Cordelia (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 1, Scene 1), first published 1792; reissued 1852

The Palace at Westminster: King Henry and the Prince of Wales (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 2, Act 4, Scene 4), first published 1795; reissued 1852

Queen Catherine, Cardinal Wolsey and Cardinal Campeius (Shakespeare, King Henry VIII, Act 3, Scene 1), first published 1796; reissued 1852

Infant Shakespeare Attended by Nature and the Passions, 1799. Creator: Benjamin Smith
Infant Shakespeare Attended by Nature and the Passions, 1799

The Princess, Rosaline, etc. (Shakespeare, Loves Labour s
The Princess, Rosaline, etc. (Shakespeare, Loves Labours Lost, Act 4, Scene 1), first published 1793; reissued 1852

Cruelty in Perfection, 1790. Creator: J Bell
Cruelty in Perfection, 1790

Off, off, you lendings-Come unbutton here (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 3, Scene 4), 1793
Off, off, you lendings - Come unbutton here (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 3, Scene 4), 1793

Doll Tearsheet, Falstaff, Henry and Poins (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 2, Act 2, Scene 4), first published 1795; reissued 1852

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"Boydell and the Timeless Tales: A Journey Through Art and Literature" Step into the world be transported to a realm where Prince Henry, Hotspur, and Falstaff come alive through Shakespeare's words. This collection, curated by George Quinton in August 1, 1797, captures the essence of these iconic characters with such precision that you can almost hear their voices echoing across time. But Boydell's influence doesn't stop there. John Milton takes center stage on August 1, 1797, as his brilliance shines through every stroke of the brush. His mastery is evident in every detail of this captivating piece. As we delve deeper into this mesmerizing exhibition, William Blake's artistic genius unfolds before our eyes. In Act III of "The Beggars Opera, " created in July 1st and again in 1790s rendition by Blake himself, he skillfully portrays scenes filled with passion and intrigue that leave us yearning for more. Thomas Gainsborough's wooded landscapes transport us to a serene countryside where nature intertwines with human existence. Whether it is riders galloping through lush forests or peasants finding solace near a ruined church while reading tombstones - each painting tells its own unique story. In another masterpiece from Gainsborough dated August 1st, 1797; two country carts traverse winding paths amidst breathtaking scenery. The figures within these landscapes seem so real that one can almost feel the breeze rustling through their clothes as they go about their daily lives. Herdsmen driving cattle over bridges or peacefully tending to cows under shady trees are captured beautifully by Gainsborough on August 1st once again. These pastoral scenes evoke a sense of tranquility that transports us far away from the chaos of everyday life. J Bell's "The Reward of Cruelty" reminds us how art has always been an instrument for social commentary.