Shakespear Collection

Nerium or oleander, Nerium oleander (Nerium odorum). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Crape myrtle, Lagerstromia indica. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

JJ Thomson, British nuclear physicist, 1898. Joseph John Thomson (1856-1940), the discoverer of the electron, with his students at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge

JJ (Joseph John) Thomson (1856-1940) British Nuclear physicist, discovered electron, here with his research students at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, in 1898

YMCA Concert Hall, Shakespear Hut, London during WW1

The Changeling a lovely boy stolen from an Indian King, 1850-88 (oil on panel)
7262161 The Changeling a lovely boy stolen from an Indian King, 1850-88 (oil on panel) by Bouvier, Joseph (fl.1839-88); 22x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: JOSEPH BOUVIER (English fl)

China rose or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Bottlebrush, Callistemon linearis (Calistemon linearis). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Sandpaper vine, Petrea volubilis (Petraea stapelia). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Coralbush, Jatropha multifida. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

Blue plumbago, Plumbago auriculata
Blue plumbago or Cape leadwort, Plumbago auriculata (Plumbago capensis). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Nepal trumpet flower, Beaumontia grandiflora
Nepal trumpet flower or heralds trumpet, Beaumontia grandiflora. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Philippine violet, Barleria cristata
Philippine violet, bluebell barleria or crested Philippine violet, Barleria cristata. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with

Flamevine, Pyrostegia venusta
Flamevine or orange trumpetvine Pyrostegia venusta (Bignonia venusta). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Crown of thorns, Euphorbia milii (Euphorbia bojeri). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Elephant creeper, Argyreia nervosa. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

White orchid-tree, Bauhinia acuminata. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

Lesser bougainvillea or paperflower, Bougainvillea glabra (Bougainvillia glabra). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with

Clustervine, Jacquemontia pentanthos (Convolvulus pentanthus). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia pulcherrima). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Laurel clockvine or blue trumpet vine, Thunbergia laurifolia. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Sweet acacia, Acacia farnesiana
Sweet acacia or needle bush, Acacia farnesiana. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

Golden dewdrop, Duranta erecta
Golden dewdrop, pigeon berry or skyflower, Duranta erecta (Duranta plumieri). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured

Yellow oleander, Thevetia nerifolia
Yellow oleander or lucky nut, Thevetia nerifolia (Thevetia nereifolia). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Asian pigeonwings, butterfly pea or Darwin pea, Clitoria ternatea. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

The Death of the Earl of Warwick (engraving)
816181 The Death of the Earl of Warwick (engraving) by Houston, John Adam P. (1812-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of the Earl of Warwick)

Caliban (Twelve Characters from Shakespeare), May 20, 1775

GUERRERO ZAMORA, Juan (1927-2002); Torray, Nuria; SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). Spanish theatre director.; English poet and

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"Shakespeare's Enigmatic World: Exploring Nature and Science" Step into the captivating world of Shakespeare, where beauty and intrigue intertwine. From the enchanting Nerium oleander to the revolutionary discoveries of JJ Thomson, this caption takes you on a journey through various elements that shaped Shakespeare's era. Nerium oleander, also known as Oleander, with its vibrant blooms and toxic reputation, mirrors the complex characters in Shakespearean plays. Just like this flower, his works often presented duality and hidden depths. In 1898, British nuclear physicist JJ Thomson made groundbreaking strides in understanding atomic structure. His work resonated with Shakespeare's ability to dissect human emotions and lay bare their essence on stage. The Flame lily (Gloriosa superba) symbolizes passion and transformation - themes central to many of Shakespeare's plays. Like this flower unfurling its fiery petals, his characters underwent profound changes throughout their journeys. Crape myrtle (Lagerstromia indica), with its delicate blossoms adorning landscapes during summer months, echoes the poetic imagery found within Shakespeare's verses. His words painted vivid pictures of nature's wonders for audiences to behold. During WW1 at London's YMCA Concert Hall stood Shakespear Hut – a sanctuary amidst chaos. This haven provided solace for soldiers seeking respite from war’s horrors while paying homage to the great playwright who brought them comfort through his timeless works. "The Changeling, " an oil painting depicting a stolen boy from an Indian King by unknown artist between 1850-88 captures both tragedy and mystery—a theme recurrent in many of Shakespeare’s tragedies that explore dark secrets lurking beneath society’s surface. China rose or Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) represents love and beauty—two concepts intricately woven into every line penned by The Bard himself. These flowers embody romance just as passionately as any star-crossed lovers in his plays.