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Malvolio Collection

"Malvolio: The Enigmatic Character of Twelfth Night" In the world of Shakespearean comedy, few characters are as intriguing and multifaceted as Malvolio

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio and the Countess, c1840, (c1915). Artist: Daniel Maclise

Malvolio and the Countess, c1840, (c1915). Artist: Daniel Maclise
Malvolio and the Countess, c1840, (c1915). Held by the Tate Modern, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree, actor, as Malvolio

Herbert Beerbohm Tree, actor, as Malvolio
Herbert Beerbohm Tree, English actor and theatre manager, as Malvolio in Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night. Date: 1907

Background imageMalvolio Collection: 'Twelfth Night'at Her Majestys Theatre, Act III, Scene 4, Olivias Garden (litho)

"Twelfth Night"at Her Majestys Theatre, Act III, Scene 4, Olivias Garden (litho)
1593321 " Twelfth Night" at Her Majestys Theatre, Act III, Scene 4, Olivias Garden (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night: Malvolio (colour litho)

Twelfth Night: Malvolio (colour litho)
5198115 Twelfth Night: Malvolio (colour litho) by Buchel, Charles A. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth Night: Malvolio)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night: Malvolio, Mr Tree (colour litho)

Twelfth Night: Malvolio, Mr Tree (colour litho)
5212531 Twelfth Night: Malvolio, Mr Tree (colour litho) by Buchel, Charles A. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio, Mr Tree)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night: Malvolio, Mr Tree (colour litho)

Twelfth Night: Malvolio, Mr Tree (colour litho)
5212523 Twelfth Night: Malvolio, Mr Tree (colour litho) by Buchel, Charles A. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio, Mr Tree)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night. Act I, Scene V (gravure)

Twelfth Night. Act I, Scene V (gravure)
671966 Twelfth Night. Act I, Scene V (gravure) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth Night. Act I, Scene V)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho)

Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho)
969319 Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio and the Countess)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio (engraving)

Malvolio (engraving)
664692 Malvolio (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio. Twelfth Night; or, What You Will)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio (engraving)

Malvolio (engraving)
667657 Malvolio (engraving) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio. Illustration for A Tribute to the Genius of William Shakespeare (Macmillan, 1916)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio

Malvolio
An artists interpretation of Malvolio from Shakespeares Twelfth Night

Background imageMalvolio Collection: William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (colour litho)

William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (colour litho)
5219122 William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (colour litho) by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth Night)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Mr Henry Irving, actor, as Malvolio (engraving)

Mr Henry Irving, actor, as Malvolio (engraving)
583939 Mr Henry Irving, actor, as Malvolio (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henry Irving, actor)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night
LLM455186 Twelfth Night by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth Night. Illustration from The Library Shakespeare (William Mackenzie, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Shakespeare observing the foolish fashions and antics of the fops on Ludgate Hill

Shakespeare observing the foolish fashions and antics of the fops on Ludgate Hill, London (colour litho)
2791639 Shakespeare observing the foolish fashions and antics of the fops on Ludgate Hill, London (colour litho) by Hatherell

Background imageMalvolio Collection: A gentleman... challenged him to fight a duel (litho)

A gentleman... challenged him to fight a duel (litho)
2781869 A gentleman... challenged him to fight a duel (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gentleman... challenged him to fight a duel)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: 'Twelfth Night'at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)

"Twelfth Night"at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1616464 " Twelfth Night" at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Twelfth Night" at the Lyceum Theatre)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio, Twelfth Night (engraving)

Malvolio, Twelfth Night (engraving)
727446 Malvolio, Twelfth Night (engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio, Twelfth Night)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho)

Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho)
668545 Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio and the Countess, from a painting by D Maclise, RA)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelth Night

Twelth Night
LLM454979 Twelth Night by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelth Night. Illustration for Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb (George Routledge)); © Look and Learn

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene 5 (chromolitho)

Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene 5 (chromolitho)
5213850 Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene 5 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene 5)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Malvolio in a production of Shakespeares Twelth Night at Her Majestys

Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Malvolio in a production of Shakespeares Twelth Night at Her Majestys Theatre, London (litho)
3620643 Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Malvolio in a production of Shakespeares Twelth Night at Her Majestys Theatre, London (litho) by Partridge

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night
LLM454188 Twelfth Night by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth Night. Illustration for The Complete Works of Shakspeare (John G Murdoch, 1877)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio from Twelfth Night

Malvolio from Twelfth Night
LLM454173 Malvolio from Twelfth Night by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio from Twelfth Night)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Olivia and Malvolio (chromolitho)

Olivia and Malvolio (chromolitho)
3626452 Olivia and Malvolio (chromolitho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olivia and Malvolio. Twelfth Night)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night (engraving)

Twelfth Night (engraving)
3637760 Twelfth Night (engraving) by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth Night)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio (colour litho)

Malvolio (colour litho)
3643135 Malvolio (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night; or What You Will (engraving)

Twelfth Night; or What You Will (engraving)
3620461 Twelfth Night; or What You Will (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth Night; or What You Will)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Illustration for Twelfth Night (engraving)

Illustration for Twelfth Night (engraving)
725307 Illustration for Twelfth Night (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Twelfth Night)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio, Twelfth Night (chromolitho)

Malvolio, Twelfth Night (chromolitho)
729906 Malvolio, Twelfth Night (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio, Twelfth Night. From a Shakespeare card game)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene V (oil on canvas)

Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene V (oil on canvas)
CH401903 Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene V (oil on canvas) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night Tudor Revels (litho) (see also 87430)

Twelfth Night Tudor Revels (litho) (see also 87430)
NAT54360 Twelfth Night Tudor Revels (litho) (see also 87430) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Twelth Night (Act II, Scene 3) (litho)

Scene from Shakespeares Twelth Night (Act II, Scene 3) (litho)
5996177 Scene from Shakespeares Twelth Night (Act II, Scene 3) (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeares Twelth Night (Act II, Scene 3)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Mr W Davidge as Malvolio, Twelfth Night, Act III, scene iv (engraving)

Mr W Davidge as Malvolio, Twelfth Night, Act III, scene iv (engraving)
971622 Mr W Davidge as Malvolio, Twelfth Night, Act III, scene iv (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr W Davidge as Malvolio, Twelfth Night, Act III)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: 'Malvolio i the Sun', Twelfth Night (engraving)

"Malvolio i the Sun", Twelfth Night (engraving)
1096344 " Malvolio i the Sun", Twelfth Night (engraving) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Malvolio i the Sun", Twelfth Night)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: TWELFTH NIGHT

TWELFTH NIGHT
Act II, Scene II Cakes and ale: Malvolio scolds the revellers, Sir Toby Belch, Maria, the clown and Sir Andrew for their hedonistic ways. Date: circa 1840

Background imageMalvolio Collection: 12TH NIGHT / MALVOLIO

12TH NIGHT / MALVOLIO
Malvolio, tricked by his companions with a false billet-doux from Olivia, postures in what he fancies is the finery she favours... Date: first performed 1601/2

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Henry Irving as Malvolio in Twelfth Night

Henry Irving as Malvolio in Twelfth Night
Henry Irving(1838-1905), actor, pictured here as Malvolio in Twelfth Night

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolios Enkel, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg

Malvolios Enkel, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg
Malvolios Enkel, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Malvolios grandson From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg", (The Good Old Days: drawings by Karl Spitzweg)

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio, c1870. Artist: R Staines

Malvolio, c1870. Artist: R Staines
Malvolio, c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Scene from ?Twelfth Night? (?Malvolio and the Countess?), c1840, (c1915). Artist: Daniel Maclise

Scene from ?Twelfth Night? (?Malvolio and the Countess?), c1840, (c1915). Artist: Daniel Maclise
Scene from ?Twelfth Night? (?Malvolio and the Countess?), c1840, (c1915). Held at Tate Britain, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Malvolio, 1891

Malvolio, 1891. Malvolio, a character from Twelfth Night, wearing cross garters. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night, Or, What You Will. Act Iii. Scene Iv. OliviaAśS Garden. Olivia, Maria And Malvolio

Twelfth Night, Or, What You Will. Act Iii. Scene Iv. OliviaAśS Garden. Olivia, Maria And Malvolio. From The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery Published Late 19Th Century

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Shakespeare - Twelfth Night

Shakespeare - Twelfth Night - Malvolio: I extend my hand to him thus. circa 1830

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night - title page

Twelfth Night - title page - Malvolio cross-gartered before Olivia. 1862

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Social / Britain / Revellers

Social / Britain / Revellers
The Revellers: Sir Toby Belch, Maria, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Feste, with Malvolio just about to come through the door to tell them off Date: early 18th century

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Twelfth Night at Her Majestys Theatre

Twelfth Night at Her Majestys Theatre
A production of Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, at Her Majestys Theatre in Haymarket, London. Herbert Beerbohm Tree, owner and manager of the theatre, is seen in the role of Malvolio

Background imageMalvolio Collection: Olivias garden, Act III, Scene IV, from Twelfth Night, Or What You Will

Olivias garden, Act III, Scene IV, from Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
KW323355 Olivias garden, Act III, Scene IV, from Twelfth Night, Or What You Will, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Ramberg



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"Malvolio: The Enigmatic Character of Twelfth Night" In the world of Shakespearean comedy, few characters are as intriguing and multifaceted as Malvolio. From his first appearance in "Twelfth Night, " it is clear that he is not your typical fool or jester. With each portrayal by different artists and actors throughout history, Malvolio's complexity only deepens. One such depiction is captured in Daniel Maclise's c1840 painting titled "Malvolio and the Countess. " The scene portrays a tense interaction between Malvolio and Olivia, the Countess, hinting at an underlying power struggle. Their expressions reveal hidden desires and secrets waiting to be unraveled. Herbert Beerbohm Tree takes on the role in another captivating image. As an actor known for his dramatic flair, Tree brings a commanding presence to the character. In Act III, Scene 4 at Her Majesty's Theatre, we witness Malvolio wandering through Olivia's garden with a mix of arrogance and vulnerability etched across his face. The lithographs further explore various aspects of Malvolio's personality. In one color litho titled "Twelfth Night: Malvolio, " we see him dressed in yellow stockings cross-gartered—a comical yet poignant symbol of his delusions of grandeur. Another lithograph captures Mr Tree embodying this enigmatic figure with striking intensity. As we delve deeper into Shakespeare's play, gravures like "Twelfth Night: Act I, Scene V" provide glimpses into moments where malice meets mischief within our protagonist’s heart. These scenes highlight how easily love can transform into obsession when fueled by ambition. Throughout these artistic interpretations—whether through lithographs or engravings—we witness the evolution of this complex character who defies easy categorization. From his initial entrance to his final exit from stage left, there is no doubt that Malvolio leaves an indelible mark on the audience's imagination.