Hermione Collection

Saint Hermione
The virgin Hermione was one of the four daughters of deacon Philip, mentioned in Acts of the Apostles. She was decapitated in the reign of the emperor Trajan. Date: 1st - 2nd century

The Winters Tale
Leontes is astonished by the lifelike nature of the statue of Hermione : Paulina, too, is enraptured

Cadmus and Hermione, metamorphosed into Serpents, 1776. Artist: W Walker
Cadmus and Hermione, metamorphosed into Serpents, 1776. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776

Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's
FLO4607714 Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Copperplate engraving by W

Spanish ship Hermione, 1762 (line engraving)
1579725 Spanish ship Hermione, 1762 (line engraving); (add.info.: Etching of the Spanish ship Hermione captured by the active and favourite. Etched by R. Wright)

The cutting out of the Frigate
2602288 The cutting out of the Frigate; (add.info.: The cutting out of the Frigate "Hermione" at Puerto Cabello by boats under the command of Captain Edward Hamilton, 24-25 October 1799)

Hermione Rejecting Orestes, c. 1799. Creator: Girodet de Roucy-Trioson
Hermione Rejecting Orestes, c. 1799

Portrait de Mme Thénard, dite "la Grande" (1757-1849), sociétaire de la Comédie Française... c1785
Portrait de Mme Thenard, dite "la Grande" (1757-1849), societaire de la Comedie Francaise, dans le role d'Hermione dans "Andromaque", c1785

Scene from A Winter's Tale, n.d. Creator: Charles Robert Leslie
Scene from A Winter's Tale, n.d

Alma Rubens
Actress Alma Rubens (1897-1931) appearing as Lady Hermione in the film Gerald Cranston's Lady'. Date: 1924

The Baddeley sisters were both actresses, Angela (right) was married to Mr Glen Byam-Shaw and Hermione was married to Mr David Tennat

Queen Victoria Cartoon as Hermione
Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901), alias Hermione. A Shakespearean comment on the fact that Victoria has stayed too long in retirement following Albert's death; her people want to see her again

Miss Elizabeth Younge in the character of Hermione in Ambrose Philips The Distrest Mother, Drury Lane Theatre, 1775
6337948 Miss Elizabeth Younge in the character of Hermione in Ambrose Philips The Distrest Mother, Drury Lane Theatre, 1775 by Thornthwaite, J

The Winters Tale, Act V, Sc 3 (litho)
6022059 The Winters Tale, Act V, Sc 3 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winters Tale, Act V, Sc 3. Hermione)

Mrs Warner as Hermione, The Winters Tale, Act V, scene i (engraving)
971644 Mrs Warner as Hermione, The Winters Tale, Act V, scene i (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Warner as Hermione, The Winters Tale, Act V)

Scene from Shakespeares Winters Tale (colour litho)
1095050 Scene from Shakespeares Winters Tale (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeares Winters Tale)

King Polyxenes reconciles with Perdita and Prince Florizel (chromolitho)
735952 King Polyxenes reconciles with Perdita and Prince Florizel (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perdita and Prince Florizel dance at a festival (chromolitho)
735951 Perdita and Prince Florizel dance at a festival (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perdita and Prince Florizel dance at a festival)

Page from The Sketch reporting on an anonymous Watteau party in fact arranged by Heather Pilkington and Olivia Wyndham. Attendees

The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1769797 The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Brooks, Thomas (1818-92); 86.4x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chaetopoda or annelid ringed worms
Chaetopoda annelids or ringed worms: Sabellastarte indica, Hydroides norvegicus, Sabella spallanzanii, Pista cretacea, Eunice magnifica, Hermione hystricella, and Chloeia viridis

The shepherds find Perdita (chromolitho)
735950 The shepherds find Perdita (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shepherds find Perdita)

Daffodil varieties
Narcissus obsoletus 1, 3, Narcissus flavus 2, and Narcissus cavanillesii 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by William Herbert from Edwards Botanical

Scene from The Winters Tale (engraving)
961114 Scene from The Winters Tale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The WInters Tale, by William Shakespeare)

Miss Mary Anderson as Hermione in "A Winters Tale"(engraving)
1046104 Miss Mary Anderson as Hermione in " A Winters Tale" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Emperor of Russias Visit to France, the Czars Yachts, escorted by English War-Ships
1606194 The Emperor of Russias Visit to France, the Czars Yachts, escorted by English War-Ships, meeting the French Fleet in Mid-Channel (litho) by Jane, Fred T

Hermione, in Cadmus et Hermione (engraving)
3632615 Hermione, in Cadmus et Hermione (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermione, in Cadmus et Hermione)

Madame de Navarro (Mary Anderson) as Hermione in a Winters Tale (gravure)
667652 Madame de Navarro (Mary Anderson) as Hermione in a Winters Tale (gravure) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The statue of Queen Hermione comes to life (chromolitho)
735953 The statue of Queen Hermione comes to life (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The statue of Queen Hermione comes to life)

Hermione (litho)
2794941 Hermione (litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermione. Illustration for Tales from Shakespeare by Mary)

Miss Mary Anderson as Hermione in "A Winters Tale"(engraving)
1591386 Miss Mary Anderson as Hermione in " A Winters Tale" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Leontes accuses Queen Hermione of infidelity (chromolitho)
735949 King Leontes accuses Queen Hermione of infidelity (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Leontes accuses Queen Hermione of infidelity)

King Leontes, Queen Hermione and King Polyxenes (chromolitho)
735948 King Leontes, Queen Hermione and King Polyxenes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Leontes, Queen Hermione and King Polyxenes)

The Winters Tale (colour litho)
726759 The Winters Tale (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the play The Winters Tale, by William Shakespeare.); © Look and Learn

Miss Mary Anderson as Hermione (gravure)
671571 Miss Mary Anderson as Hermione (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Mary Anderson as Hermione)

Hermione (engraving)
2808115 Hermione (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermione.); © Look and Learn

The capture of the Hermione
LLM456458 The capture of the Hermione by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The capture of the Hermione)

Cutting out of the "Hermione"("Retribution"), 1799 (colour litho)
726525 Cutting out of the " Hermione" (" Retribution" ), 1799 (colour litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Britains Naval Preparations (litho)
1605004 Great Britains Naval Preparations (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britains Naval Preparations)

Cymbeline and Winters Tale
Miss Kemble as Imogen in Cymbeline and Mrs Ward as Hermione in The Winters Tale Date: late 18th century

Hermione. c1855. Artist: Joseph Durham
Hermione. c1855. Queen of Sicilia and wife of Leontes in Shakespeares The Winters Tale. Hermione is a stable, warm-hearted wife and mother whose virtue is called into question only by her husband

Hermione. 1856. Artist: Joseph Durham
Hermione. 1856. Queen of Sicilia and wife of Leontes in Shakespeares The Winters Tale. Hermione is a stable, warm-hearted wife and mother whose virtue is called into question only by her husband

Winters Tale. Act II. Scene I, 1793. Artist: James Fittler
Winters Tale. Act II. Scene I, 1793. After William Hamilton (1751-1801). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J. Boydell, London, 1795]

The WinterAśS Tale. Act V. Scene Iii. A Chapel In PaulinaAśS House. Leontes, Polixenes, Florizel, Perdita, Camillo, Paulina, Lords And Attendants. Hermione As A Statue

Debutante dress show 1939
Society girls as amateur mannequins at Dorothy Laws dress show in March 1939. From left to right, the group shows Miss Anne Nettlefold, Miss Joan O Malley, Miss Muriel Cunningham, Miss Pamela Stokes

Cadmus and the Dragon
Cadmus confronts the dragon

Shakespeare - The Winters Tale - Leontes: Still virginalling. circa 1830

Mary Anderson in the role of Hermione, wife of Pyrrhus
Mary Anderson (1859-1940). American actress. Mary Anderson in the role of Hermione, wife of Pyrrhus. Engraving by Jonnard. The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored

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Hermione, a name that echoes through history and art. From the Saint Hermione who was known for her unwavering faith, to the character in Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" whose tragic story captivated audiences for centuries. In 1776, artist W Walker depicted Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents, showcasing their mythical transformation. Another notable portrayal came from Alma Rubens, an actress who brought depth and emotion to the role on stage. The Baddeley sisters also left their mark on the world of acting; Angela married Mr Glen Byam-Shaw while Hermione found love with Mr David Tennant. Madame Yevonde immortalized them both in her groundbreaking society portraits. Even Queen Victoria herself had a playful moment as she portrayed Hermione in a cartoon. And in 1939, debutantes showcased their elegance in stunning dresses reminiscent of this iconic character. But it wasn't just on stage or canvas where Hermione made an impact. Miss Elizabeth Younge embodied her spirit as she performed Ambrose Philips' "The Distrest Mother" at Drury Lane Theatre back in 1775. And let us not forget Act V, Scene 3 of "The Winter's Tale, " where Hermione's resilience shines through amidst turmoil and redemption. This scene has been captured beautifully by various artists throughout time. In a different realm altogether, there is even mention of warships off Nauplia being referred to as "the most powerful combination ever seen. " A testament to the strength and power associated with the name Hermione. Lastly, Mrs Warner graced the stage as Hermione herself, bringing life to Shakespeare's words with every performance. Her portrayal was etched into memory through engravings that have stood the test of time. From lithographs to engravings and everything in between - each depiction tells its own unique story about this timeless character named Hermione.