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Prince Hal Collection

Prince Hal, the enigmatic and complex character from Shakespeare's plays, comes to life in a series of captivating images

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Prince Hal and Judge Gascoigne (colour litho)

Prince Hal and Judge Gascoigne (colour litho)
670088 Prince Hal and Judge Gascoigne (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Hal and Judge Gascoigne)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Lese Majeste (colour litho)

Lese Majeste (colour litho)
670089 Lese Majeste (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lese Majeste. Illustration for Humors of History (Sully and Ford, c 1905).); © Look and Learn

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Henry Prince of Wales taking the Crown from off the Pillow of his Father Henry IV (engraving)

Henry Prince of Wales taking the Crown from off the Pillow of his Father Henry IV (engraving)
3630927 Henry Prince of Wales taking the Crown from off the Pillow of his Father Henry IV (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hals (engraving)

Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hals (engraving)
607943 Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Henry IV reproving Prince Henry (engraving)

Henry IV reproving Prince Henry (engraving)
665148 Henry IV reproving Prince Henry (engraving) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV reproving Prince Henry)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Henry Prince of Wales taking the Crown from the Pillow of his Father Henry IV (engraving)

Henry Prince of Wales taking the Crown from the Pillow of his Father Henry IV (engraving)
1107984 Henry Prince of Wales taking the Crown from the Pillow of his Father Henry IV (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Prince Henry and Judge Gascoigne (colour litho)

Prince Henry and Judge Gascoigne (colour litho)
5988762 Prince Henry and Judge Gascoigne (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry and Judge Gascoigne)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Prince Henry Striking the Chief Justice (engraving)

Prince Henry Striking the Chief Justice (engraving)
670654 Prince Henry Striking the Chief Justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry Striking the Chief Justice)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Prince Hal, the future king Henry V, singing of daring deeds

Prince Hal, the future king Henry V, singing of daring deeds
LLM456311 Prince Hal, the future king Henry V, singing of daring deeds by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Hal, the future king Henry V, singing of daring deeds)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: King Henry IV, Part II

King Henry IV, Part II
LLM455217 King Henry IV, Part II by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV, Part II. Illustration from The Library Shakespeare (William Mackenzie)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Prince Henry and Falstaff (engraving)

Prince Henry and Falstaff (engraving)
729366 Prince Henry and Falstaff (engraving) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry and Falstaff)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Mr H Marston as Hotspur and Mr F Robinson as Prince Henry, King Henry IV, Part I (engraving)

Mr H Marston as Hotspur and Mr F Robinson as Prince Henry, King Henry IV, Part I (engraving)
971691 Mr H Marston as Hotspur and Mr F Robinson as Prince Henry, King Henry IV, Part I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Henry V had on one occasion been committed to prison (engraving)

Henry V had on one occasion been committed to prison (engraving)
1090814 Henry V had on one occasion been committed to prison (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry V had on one occasion been committed to prison)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: The wooing of king Henry V (engraving)

The wooing of king Henry V (engraving)
670729 The wooing of king Henry V (engraving) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wooing of king Henry V)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: King Henry and the Prince of Wales

King Henry and the Prince of Wales
LLM459415 King Henry and the Prince of Wales by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry and the Prince of Wales)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: King Henry IV Part 1

King Henry IV Part 1
LLM454202 King Henry IV Part 1 by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV Part 1)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Henry Entreating the Forgiveness of his Father, Henry IV (engraving)

Henry Entreating the Forgiveness of his Father, Henry IV (engraving)
668116 Henry Entreating the Forgiveness of his Father, Henry IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Entreating the Forgiveness of his Father)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: The Royal Alphabet, E, F, G, H (coloured engraving)

The Royal Alphabet, E, F, G, H (coloured engraving)
2817715 The Royal Alphabet, E, F, G, H (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Alphabet, E, F, G, H)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Unseemly Conduct of Henry, Prince of Wales (engraving)

Unseemly Conduct of Henry, Prince of Wales (engraving)
670599 Unseemly Conduct of Henry, Prince of Wales (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unseemly Conduct of Henry, Prince of Wales)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Shakespeares King Henry IV, Part 2, Act V, Scene 5 - Falstaff (coloured engraving)

Shakespeares King Henry IV, Part 2, Act V, Scene 5 - Falstaff (coloured engraving)
5197997 Shakespeares King Henry IV, Part 2, Act V, Scene 5 - Falstaff (coloured engraving) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares King Henry IV, Part 2)

Background imagePrince Hal Collection: Chase, New York, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American

Chase, New York, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11


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Prince Hal, the enigmatic and complex character from Shakespeare's plays, comes to life in a series of captivating images. In "Prince Hal and Judge Gascoigne, " we witness a moment of tension as the young prince confronts authority. His rebellious spirit is further highlighted in "Lese Majeste, " where he challenges societal norms with his audacious actions. But amidst his defiance, there are glimpses of Prince Hal's destiny unfolding. In "Henry Prince of Wales taking the Crown from off the Pillow of his Father Henry IV, " we see him poised to step into his father's shoes, ready to assume the weighty responsibilities that await him. Yet even as he ascends towards kingship, Prince Hal remains entangled in youthful mischief. In "Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hals, " we observe how he navigates friendships and loyalty while balancing his royal duties. His relationship with Falstaff is particularly intriguing; their bond captured beautifully in "Prince Henry and Falstaff. " It showcases both their camaraderie and the influence they have on each other. However, it is not all mirth and revelry for our young prince. The engraving titled "Henry IV reproving Prince Henry" reveals a stern admonishment from his father—a reminder that greatness requires discipline and sacrifice. In another striking image, "Prince Henry Striking the Chief Justice, " we witness an act that demonstrates both courage and impulsiveness—an embodiment of Prince Hal's conflicting nature. Throughout these portrayals, one cannot help but be captivated by this multifaceted character—his charm, wit, ambition—and wonder about what lies ahead for him. As depicted in various scenes such as "Mr H Marston as Hotspur and Mr F Robinson as Prince Henry, " we catch glimpses of battles fought with valorous determination—the very essence of daring deeds sung by none other than Prince Hal himself.