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Herbert Beerbohm Tree Collection

Herbert Beerbohm Tree, a legendary figure in the world of theater, brought Shakespeare's works to life on the stage like no other

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree as John in 'King John'

Herbert Beerbohm Tree as John in 'King John'
3586280 Herbert Beerbohm Tree as John in 'King John'; (add.info.: Photograph of Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917) an English actor and theatre manager

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: The Revival of 'Julius Caesar' at Her Majesty's Theatre, the Death of Caesar (engraving)

The Revival of "Julius Caesar" at Her Majesty's Theatre, the Death of Caesar (engraving)
1600155 The Revival of "Julius Caesar" at Her Majesty's Theatre, the Death of Caesar (engraving) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff in 'Merry Wives of Windsor'

Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff in 'Merry Wives of Windsor'
3586282 Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff in 'Merry Wives of Windsor'; (add.info.: Photograph of Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917) an English actor and theatre manager

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Richard II in 'King Richard II'

Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Richard II in 'King Richard II'
3586281 Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Richard II in 'King Richard II'; (add.info.: Photograph of Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917) an English actor and theatre manager

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Shaksperes 'Henry IV, Part I'at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)

Shaksperes "Henry IV, Part I"at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)
1605319 Shaksperes " Henry IV, Part I" at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving) by Pegram, Frederick (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shaksperes " Henry IV)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Antony and the Soothsayer (b / w photo)

Antony and the Soothsayer (b / w photo)
6002592 Antony and the Soothsayer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and the Soothsayer)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: The death of Antony and Cleopatra (b / w photo)

The death of Antony and Cleopatra (b / w photo)
6002589 The death of Antony and Cleopatra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Antony and Cleopatra)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Dan Leons Light Horse, including caricatures of Henry Irving, Beerbohm Tree, R. B. W

Dan Leons Light Horse, including caricatures of Henry Irving, Beerbohm Tree, R. B. W
3057557 Dan Leons Light Horse, including caricatures of Henry Irving, Beerbohm Tree, R.B. W.S. Penley, Forbes Robertson, and E.P

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: 'The Tempter, 'at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)

"The Tempter, "at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)
1627428 " The Tempter, " at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Tempter, " at the Haymarket Theatre)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: 'Trilby'on the English Stage, Mr Beerbohm Tree as Svengali and Miss Dorothea Baird as Trilby

"Trilby"on the English Stage, Mr Beerbohm Tree as Svengali and Miss Dorothea Baird as Trilby (b / w photo)
1100218 " Trilby" on the English Stage, Mr Beerbohm Tree as Svengali and Miss Dorothea Baird as Trilby (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Her Majestys Theatre, Mr Tree as Doltaire, and Miss Kate Rorke as Mademoiselle Duvarney

Her Majestys Theatre, Mr Tree as Doltaire, and Miss Kate Rorke as Mademoiselle Duvarney, in Mr Gilbert Parkers Play
1597418 Her Majestys Theatre, Mr Tree as Doltaire, and Miss Kate Rorke as Mademoiselle Duvarney, in Mr Gilbert Parkers Play, " The Seats of the Mighty" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: 'Ragged Robin, 'the New Play at Her Majestys Theatre (litho)

"Ragged Robin, "the New Play at Her Majestys Theatre (litho)
1606228 " Ragged Robin, " the New Play at Her Majestys Theatre (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ragged Robin)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: A theatrical figure, possibly Sir Beerbohm Tree, c. 1908 (brush, w / c & ink on paper)

A theatrical figure, possibly Sir Beerbohm Tree, c. 1908 (brush, w / c & ink on paper)
3108936 A theatrical figure, possibly Sir Beerbohm Tree, c.1908 (brush, w/c & ink on paper) by Ospovat, Henry (1877/78-1909); 45.7x29.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Mr and Mrs Beerbohm Tree in 'Hamlet'at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)

Mr and Mrs Beerbohm Tree in "Hamlet"at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)
1055917 Mr and Mrs Beerbohm Tree in " Hamlet" at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: English actor Herbert Beerbohm Tree starring in a production of Stephen Phillips play Nero at His

English actor Herbert Beerbohm Tree starring in a production of Stephen Phillips play Nero at His Majestys Theatre
6014084 English actor Herbert Beerbohm Tree starring in a production of Stephen Phillips play Nero at His Majestys Theatre, London (litho) by Sheldon

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Cleopatra and her attendants (b / w photo)

Cleopatra and her attendants (b / w photo)
6002594 Cleopatra and her attendants (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra and her attendants)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Mr Beerbohm Tree in 'Hamlet, 'at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)

Mr Beerbohm Tree in "Hamlet, "at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)
1614616 Mr Beerbohm Tree in " Hamlet, " at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Beerbohm Tree in " Hamlet)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Antony, Mr Tree (b / w photo)

Antony, Mr Tree (b / w photo)
6002593 Antony, Mr Tree (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony, Mr Tree)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Cleopatra, Miss Constance Collier (b / w photo)

Cleopatra, Miss Constance Collier (b / w photo)
6002590 Cleopatra, Miss Constance Collier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, Miss Constance Collier)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: The meeting of the Triumvirs (b / w photo)

The meeting of the Triumvirs (b / w photo)
6002587 The meeting of the Triumvirs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meeting of the Triumvirs)

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree, British actor, 1884. Artist: St Jamess Photographic Co

Herbert Beerbohm Tree, British actor, 1884. Artist: St Jamess Photographic Co
Herbert Beerbohm Tree, British actor, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume IV, July to December, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue, London, 1884

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Helen Maud Holt (Mrs Beerbohm Tree), British actress, 1884

Helen Maud Holt (Mrs Beerbohm Tree), British actress, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume III, January to June, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue, London, 1884

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), English actor and theatre manager, early 20th century

Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), English actor and theatre manager, early 20th century

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), English actor, 1907. Artist: Langfier Photo

Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), English actor, 1907. Artist: Langfier Photo
Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), English actor, 1907

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Constance Collier (1878-1955) and Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917), English actors, 1906

Constance Collier (1878-1955) and Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917), English actors, 1906. Artist: FW Burford
Constance Collier (1878-1955) and Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917), English actors, 1906. Seen here in a scene from Oliver Twist

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Constance Collier and Alice Crawford, English actors, 1907

Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Constance Collier and Alice Crawford, English actors, 1907. Artist: FW Burford
Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Constance Collier and Alice Crawford, English actors, 1907. Tree, Collier and Crawford are playing the roles of Mark Antony, Cleopatra and Charmian respectively

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917), English actor, 1906. Artist: FW Burford

Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917), English actor, 1906. Artist: FW Burford
Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917), English actor, 1906

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree in Herod, c1902. Artist: Langfier Photo

Herbert Beerbohm Tree in Herod, c1902. Artist: Langfier Photo
Herbert Beerbohm Tree in Herod, c1902. English actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) in the title role

Background imageHerbert Beerbohm Tree Collection: Maud Jeffries in Herod, c1902. Artist: Langfier Photo

Maud Jeffries in Herod, c1902. Artist: Langfier Photo
Maud Jeffries in Herod, c1902. American actress Maud Jeffries in the role of Mariamne, queen and wife to Herod in a production by Herbert Beerbohm Tree


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Herbert Beerbohm Tree, a legendary figure in the world of theater, brought Shakespeare's works to life on the stage like no other. With his commanding presence and extraordinary talent, he captivated audiences with unforgettable performances. One such memorable production was Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part I" at the Haymarket Theatre. The engraving captures Tree's magnetic portrayal of Prince Hal as he navigates the treacherous path to kingship. In another striking black and white photo, we see Tree embodying Antony alongside the Soothsayer in Shakespeare's tragedy "Antony and Cleopatra. " His intense gaze reveals the depth of emotions that characterized his interpretation of this iconic role. But it wasn't just Shakespearean dramas that showcased Tree's versatility. Dan Leons Light Horse presented a satirical caricature featuring Henry Irving and Beerbohm Tree themselves. This lighthearted portrayal demonstrated their camaraderie within the theatrical community. "The Tempter, " yet another successful play at Haymarket Theatre, is depicted in an enchanting engraving. Here, Tree mesmerizes audiences with his seductive charm and impeccable acting skills. Moving beyond classic literature adaptations, Trilby on the English Stage featured Mr. Beerbohm Tree as Svengali alongside Miss Dorothea Baird as Trilby herself. Their powerful chemistry illuminated George du Maurier's beloved novel on stage through a captivating black and white photograph. At Her Majesty's Theatre, Mr. Tree took on Doltaire in Gilbert Parker's play "The Seats of the Mighty. " Alongside Miss Kate Rorke as Mademoiselle Duvarney, they transported audiences to colonial Quebec with their compelling performances captured beautifully in monochrome stills. "Ragged Robin, " a new play at Her Majesty’s Theatre showcased not only its innovative storyline but also highlighted Mr. Beerbohm Tree’s ability to adapt to diverse roles effortlessly - evident in a lithograph capturing the essence of this production.