Richard Iii Collection

SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. Laurence Olivier in the title role of the 1956 film production of William Shakespeares Richard III

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Middleham Castle, 12th century. Artist: Robert Fitzrandolph
Inside the great tower of Middleham Castle, the main home of Richard III, 12th century

Anne of Warwick (1456-1485), queen consort of King Richard III, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Offer of the kingship to Richard, Duke of Gloucester, at Baynards Castle, London, 26 June 1483 (colour litho)
977888 Offer of the kingship to Richard, Duke of Gloucester, at Baynards Castle, London, 26 June 1483 (colour litho) by Goetze

Detail of the coat of arms of Richard III, from window w12 depicting Corpus Christi
1077814 Detail of the coat of arms of Richard III, from window w12 depicting Corpus Christi, Isaiah and King Edwin (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); York Minster, Yorkshire

The Descent of Queen Elizabeth II and the crowns of her Royal forbears, Sovereigns of this Realm from William the Conqueror to Charles I (with the exception of Edward V

SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. King Richard III confronted by Queen Elizabeth about the disappearance of her sons (Act IV)
SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. King Richard III confronted by Queen Elizabeth about the disappearance of her sons (Act IV, scene 4)

Four Tragic Roles (engraving)
BAL7242 Four Tragic Roles (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: David Garrick (1717-79); ); English, out of copyright

Miss Kate Bateman in the role of Richmond from the Shakespeare play Richard III
7261203 Miss Kate Bateman in the role of Richmond from the Shakespeare play Richard III.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Kate Bateman in the role of Richmond from the Shakespeare play Richard)

Edward V; Richard III; Henry VII; Henry VIII (engraving)
8632474 Edward V; Richard III; Henry VII; Henry VIII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V; Richard III; Henry VII; Henry VIII)

William Shakespeare's play: Richard III (colour litho)
8648390 William Shakespeare's play: Richard III (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I am determined to prove a villain)

King Edward IV (1442-1483) and his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) (1452-1485)
NWI4945113 King Edward IV (1442-1483) and his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) (1452-1485) - King Edward IV and his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III

Richard III of England, 15th century (engraving)
3329861 Richard III of England, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Richard III 1452-1485) King of England Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lady Anne Neville, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Richard III
6116597 Lady Anne Neville, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Richard III,; (add.info.: Lady Anne Neville)

William Shakespeare's play: Richard III (colour litho)
8648388 William Shakespeare's play: Richard III (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Pity, you ancient stones)

Edmund Kean as "Richard III" (coloured engraving)
8650420 Edmund Kean as "Richard III" (coloured engraving) by Grego, Joseph (1843-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising Edmund Kean (1787-1833) in 'Richard III' at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, 1832
CWA98151 Poster advertising Edmund Kean (1787-1833) in 'Richard III' at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, 1832; City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Physionomies de spectateurs de la Porte St-Martin... 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
Physionomies de spectateurs de la Porte St-Martin... 1852. Physionomies de spectateurs de la Porte-St.-Martin pendant une represantation de Richard III

Gloucester and Princess Anne. Scene from Shakespeare's Richard III. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Gloucester and Princess Anne. Scene from Shakespeare's Richard III, unknown date

"Richard III and the Children of Edward IV." - from a painting by Richard Stilke, 1860. Creator: Unknown
"Richard III and the Children of Edward IV." - from a painting by Richard Stilke, 1860. M. Stilke...has paid especial attention to the writings of our immortal Shakspeare;

Richard III, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Richard III, (c1911). King Richard III of England. From a painting in the National Portrait Gallery'. Published in "The Portrait Book of Our Kings and Queens 1066-1911", edited by T

Mr. Garrick in "Richard the Third", published April 28, 1772. Creator: John Dixon. Mr
Mr. Garrick in "Richard the Third", published April 28, 1772

Battle of Bosworth Field Reenactment, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, UK

Battle of Bosworth Field
3789856 Battle of Bosworth Field; (add.info.: Battle of Bosworth Field, fought on the 22nd August 1485. The last significant battle of the War of the Roses)

Crosby Hall (No.1), c1818 (watercolour on paper)
7528541 Crosby Hall (No.1), c1818 (watercolour on paper) by Wild, Charles (1781-1835); 34x29 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

The actor David Garrick
2625638 The actor David Garrick by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver, William Hogarth 1697-1764: The actor David Garrick (1717-79)

Richard III king of England (engraving)
3784559 Richard III king of England (engraving); (add.info.: Richard III of England - portrait. King of England for two years, from 1483 until his death in 1485 Cassell's History of England, Vol)

Richard III King of England (engraving)
3786312 Richard III King of England (engraving); (add.info.: Richard III of England - portrait. King of England for two years, from 1483 until his death in 1485)

Battle of Bosworth Field (engraving)
3789882 Battle of Bosworth Field (engraving) by English School; (add.info.: Battle of Bosworth Field, fought on the 22nd August 1485)

Edmund Kean as Richard III, 1815-1833. Creator: John Byrne
Edmund Kean as Richard III, 1815-1833

The End of Richard Crookback. A. D. 1485 (colour litho)
670097 The End of Richard Crookback. A.D. 1485 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of Richard Crookback. A.D. 1485)

The procession from the Abbey to the hall at the coronation of Richard III and Anne of Warwick (litho)
665038 The procession from the Abbey to the hall at the coronation of Richard III and Anne of Warwick (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The body of King Richard III carried from the field of his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth, 1485 (engraving)
7149399 The body of King Richard III carried from the field of his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth, 1485 (engraving) by English School

King Richard III (engraving)
7147348 King Richard III (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard III (1452-1485)

Dr Ralph Shaw preaching at St Pauls Cross, London, signalling Richard, Duke of Gloucesters intention to depose his
7147380 Dr Ralph Shaw preaching at St Pauls Cross, London, signalling Richard, Duke of Gloucesters intention to depose his nephew King Edward V and claim the throne for himself

Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving)
7147366 Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richard III, King of England (engraving)
7185563 Richard III, King of England (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard III, King of England (1452-1485)

Richard, Duke of Gloucester, accusing Lord Hastings of treason before the council, 1483 (engraving)
7149396 Richard, Duke of Gloucester, accusing Lord Hastings of treason before the council, 1483 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard)

New Reading, or Shakspeare [sic] Improved. Humbly Dedicated to the Keen Critic of Drury Lane, by a Poor Author, 1819

Tamworth (engraving)
3650013 Tamworth (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tamworth. Richard III, Act V, Scene II. From an ancient view)

Richard III was born in 1450, crowned in 1483, slain in 1485 (engraving)
6020293 Richard III was born in 1450, crowned in 1483, slain in 1485 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard III was born in 1450, crowned in 1483)

Mr C Kean as Gloster, Richard III, Act I, Scene I (engraving)
971699 Mr C Kean as Gloster, Richard III, Act I, Scene I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr C Kean as Gloster, Richard III, Act I, Scene I)

Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984796 Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

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"Richard III: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Tragic Consequences" In Laurence Olivier's iconic portrayal of William Shakespeare's Richard III in the 1956 film production, we witness a gripping depiction of one of history's most infamous kings. Set against the backdrop of the Houses of York and Lancaster, this captivating story unfolds with its roots tracing back to Edward III and Henry VII. The offer of kingship to Richard, Duke of Gloucester at Baynards Castle on that fateful day in June 1483 sets the stage for a tumultuous reign filled with treachery and deceit. As we delve deeper into Richard's character, we are confronted by his ruthless ambition as he orchestrates the disappearance of Queen Elizabeth's sons - an act that haunts him throughout his tragic journey. Anne Warwick, queen consort to King Richard III herself becomes entangled in this web of power struggles. Her presence adds depth to the narrative as she grapples with her loyalty towards her husband amidst political turmoil. Shakespeare masterfully captures these complex dynamics through his timeless words. The engraving after Sir John Gilbert from an English edition in 1881 beautifully illustrates Queen Elizabeth confronting King Richard about her missing sons - a pivotal moment that showcases both their anguish and determination. Through Olivier's mesmerizing performance, we witness four tragic roles seamlessly embodied within one man - showcasing not only his versatility but also highlighting the multifaceted nature of human existence itself. As we reflect upon "Richard III, " it serves as a reminder that power can corrupt even those who seem destined for greatness. This tale continues to captivate audiences across generations due to its exploration of universal themes such as ambition, betrayal, and ultimately facing the consequences for our actions. Laurence Olivier breathes life into Shakespeare's unforgettable character once again in this timeless film production – reminding us why "Richard III" remains an enduring masterpiece cherished by all who appreciate the intricacies of human nature.