Boydell Co 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

A View of Ben Eim, 1813. Artist: Samuel Middiman
A View of Ben Eim, 1813. Otherwise known as Bla Bheinn - or Blaven. One of the most magnificent mountains in Britain; a great isolated citadel of rock stands apart from the rest of the Cuillin Ridge

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 Co: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Brilliance" Step into the world of Boydell Co, where history, literature, and art intertwine to create a captivating experience. Inspired by renowned works such as Shakespeare's King Henry and John Milton's masterpieces, this collection transports you to an era filled with intrigue and passion. Immerse yourself in the dramatic scenes of Prince Henry, Hotspur, and Falstaff as they come alive on canvas. The brushstrokes of George Quinton beautifully capture their essence, allowing you to witness their struggles and triumphs firsthand. As you delve deeper into the gallery, William Blake's enchanting illustrations from The Beggars Opera beckon your attention. Act III unfolds before your eyes; every stroke tells a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. Lose yourself in these intricate details that bring characters to life with each vibrant hue. Thomas Gainsborough's wooded landscapes offer respite from the theatrical narratives. Picture yourself amidst rustic lovers seeking solace near a ruined church or peasants engrossed in reading tombstones. These serene settings transport you to idyllic countryside scenes where time seems suspended. The equestrian enthusiasts will find delight in Wooded Landscape with Riders—a masterpiece by Thomas Gainsborough that captures the elegance of horseback riding against nature's backdrop. Meanwhile, Wooded Landscape with Two Country Carts showcases everyday life through vivid depictions of figures going about their daily routines. Journey further into Boydell Co's realm as herdsmen drive cattle over bridges or tend to cows grazing peacefully under vast skies—scenes brought to life by Thomas Gainsborough’s skilled hand. These pastoral moments evoke tranquility while showcasing man's harmonious relationship with nature. However peaceful some pieces may be within this collection; others confront humanity’s darker side head-on. J Bell’s chilling creation titled "The Reward of Cruelty" serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of our actions.