Madame Tussaud Collection

The late Madame Tussaud, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The late Madame Tussaud, 1850. Portrait of French wax sculptor Marie Grosholtz, ...famous exhibitor of the greatest collection of wax-work ever known...she became a great adept in drawing

The Arrest of Guy Fawkes (colour litho)
3105379 The Arrest of Guy Fawkes (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrest of Guy Fawkes)

Cinderella (colour litho)
3105377 Cinderella (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella. Illustration for Madame Tussauds The Palace of Enchantment (Raphael Tuck)

Alfred the Great in the Neat-Herds Cottage (colour litho)
3105387 Alfred the Great in the Neat-Herds Cottage (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great in the Neat-Herds Cottage)

King John Signing Magna Charta (colour litho)
3105389 King John Signing Magna Charta (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John Signing Magna Charta)

The Death of Nelson (colour litho)
3105382 The Death of Nelson (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Nelson)

The Duke of Wellington Visiting the Effigy of Napoleon (colour litho)
3105380 The Duke of Wellington Visiting the Effigy of Napoleon (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Wellington Visiting the Effigy of Napoleon)

Madame Tussaud (engraving)
3636785 Madame Tussaud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussaud. Illustration for Old)

Entrance hall, Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition, London (b / w photo)
5996784 Entrance hall, Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance hall, Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition)

Madame Tussauds exhibition, London (engraving)
585761 Madame Tussauds exhibition, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussauds exhibition, London; from Pictorial Times)

Madame Tussauds, London (photo)
585757 Madame Tussauds, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussauds, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition Catalogue for 1875 (engraving)
604497 Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition Catalogue for 1875 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tussauds at Midnight (engraving)
5227159 Tussauds at Midnight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tussauds at Midnight. Illustration for Fun magazine, 1862.); © Look and Learn

Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition (engraving)
559674 Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition)

Madame Tussaud
LLM454645 Madame Tussaud by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussaud. Illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford (Cassell, c 1880)

King Edward I and the first prince of wales (b / w photo)
3096256 King Edward I and the first prince of wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward I and the first prince of wales)

Marylebone Road, London (b / w photo)
3095037 Marylebone Road, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marylebone Road, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Waxwork of Madame Tussaud at the age of 90, 1850. (b / w photo)
3105947 Waxwork of Madame Tussaud at the age of 90, 1850. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waxwork of Madame Tussaud at the age of 90, 1850)

Madame Tussauds New Premises (engraving)
1616473 Madame Tussauds New Premises (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussauds New Premises)

Madame Tussaud, literary corner, the grand hall (b / w photo)
3643266 Madame Tussaud, literary corner, the grand hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussaud, literary corner, the grand hall)

Madame Tussaud (engraving)
669446 Madame Tussaud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussaud. Illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford (Cassell, c 1880)

Madame Tussauds exhibition, London (engraving)
585760 Madame Tussauds exhibition, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussauds exhibition, London; from Pictorial Times)

At Madame Tussauds (b / w photo)
2803249 At Madame Tussauds (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Madame Tussaud s. Illustration for Pictorial London (Cassell, c 1905)

Madame Tussauds exhibition, Bazaar, Baker Street, London (engraving)
585818 Madame Tussauds exhibition, Bazaar, Baker Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussauds exhibition, Bazaar, Baker Street)

Advert for Madame Tussauds (engraving)
585759 Advert for Madame Tussauds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Madame Tussauds)

Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition Catalogue for 1875 (engraving)
604496 Madame Tussaud & Sons Exhibition Catalogue for 1875 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

At Madame Tussauds (b / w photo)
3092169 At Madame Tussauds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Madame Tussaud s)

The ascension of Queen Victoria (colour litho)
3095839 The ascension of Queen Victoria (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ascension of Queen Victoria)

The late Madame Tussaud (engraving)
1612089 The late Madame Tussaud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Madame Tussaud. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 April 1850)

A Visit to Madame Tussauds (engraving)
981756 A Visit to Madame Tussauds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to Madame Tussaud s)

The London Exhibitions in Christmas Week (engraving)
2785669 The London Exhibitions in Christmas Week (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Exhibitions in Christmas Week)

Madame Tussaud & Sons: Holiday time at a waxwork exhibition (engraving)
604498 Madame Tussaud & Sons: Holiday time at a waxwork exhibition (engraving) by Macbeth, James (1847-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Tussaud & Sons)

Punch cartoon: At Madame Tussauds (engraving)
6034835 Punch cartoon: At Madame Tussauds (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: At Madame Tussaud s)

Ex-England Captain Bobby Moore has lost his place, not only as England Captain but the place in Madame Tussauds where he has stood since England won the World Cup in 1966

Madame Tussaud (1761-1850), 1891. From Old and New London: a Narrative of its History, its People and its Places, volume IV, by Edward Walford, pulished by Cassell and Company (1891)

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Madame Tussaud, a name that echoes through history, conjuring images of captivating wax figures and immersive exhibitions. Behind the renowned company lies the remarkable story of its founder, Marie Tussaud herself. Born in 1761 in Strasbourg, France, she honed her craft under the tutelage of Dr. Philippe Curtius. As an artist with an extraordinary talent for sculpting wax figures, Madame Tussaud's creations became more than mere statues; they were windows into pivotal moments in history. From "The Murder of the Princes in the Tower" to "The Arrest of Guy Fawkes, " each piece captured a frozen moment that transported visitors back in time. But it was not only historical events that fascinated Madame Tussaud; fairy tales also found their place within her exhibits. The enchantment continued as Cinderella came to life through vibrant colors on lithographs. Yet amidst these grand spectacles, there were intimate scenes too. "Alfred the Great in the Neat-Herds Cottage" depicted a king seeking solace from royal duties while connecting with humble origins—a testament to Madame Tussaud's ability to capture both grandeur and humanity. Her work extended beyond sculptures alone; she curated experiences that evoked emotions and stirred imaginations. In "King John Signing Magna Charta, " viewers could almost feel the weighty significance hanging palpably in the air. Madame Tussaud even immortalized heroes and legends like Nelson and Wellington—heroes who shaped nations and inspired generations—with painstaking attention to detail evident even today. Through engravings and photographs capturing her exhibitions' essence—the bustling entrance hall or visitors marveling at lifelike figures—her legacy endures. Each image tells a tale of wonderment experienced by countless individuals who stepped foot into her world-famous museum located right at London's heart. And so we celebrate Madame Tussaud—an artistic pioneer whose passion for storytelling through wax figures has left an indelible mark on history.