Shakespearean Collection

Shakespeares Bees by Pauline Baynes
William Shakespeare, lost in thought, and inspired by a swarm of honey bees as he writes Henry V

A Midsummer Nights Dream (Shakespeare, Act 4, Scene 1), November, 1857

Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds
5917334 Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds, 9th November 1843 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Shakespeare quotation on a greetings card (inside pages) -- Heaven give you many, many merry days (The Merry Wives of Windsor). With a colourful spray of flowers. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Jessica by Luke Fildes
A portrait of the Shakespeare character, Jessica from The Merchant of Venice by Sir Luke Fildes (1843-1918), part of a series of Shakespearean heroines painted by great Victorian artists for The

William Shakespeare on a Christmas card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare with a quotation on a Christmas card (front and back covers) -- Heaven bless you and prosper your affairs (Henry IV, Part 2)

William Shakespeare on a greetings card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare on a greetings card (front cover). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Falstaff Enacting Henry IV, c. 1834 (oil on canvas)
NYH150002 Falstaff Enacting Henry IV, c.1834 (oil on canvas) by Flagg, George Whiting (1816-97); 91.4x73.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Scene from Coriolanus (engraving)
961111 Scene from Coriolanus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Coriolanus, by William Shakespeare)

Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. Artist: Henry James Townsend
Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Oberon and Titania, 19th century. Oberon, King of the Fairies, and his consort, Titania, from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream

Cartoon, Henry Irving and F B Chatterton
Cartoon, Henry Irving (1838-1905), legendary actor-manager, and Frederick Balsir Chatterton (1834-1886), theatre manager, with a bust of Shakespeare in the background -- Shakespearian Experimenters

Orlando and the Wrestler, from As You Like It by William Shakespeare, engraved Charles W
XYC277387 Orlando and the Wrestler, from As You Like It by William Shakespeare, engraved Charles W. Sharpe (coloured engraving) by Maclise

The First Globe Theatre or Rose Theatre (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268070 The First Globe Theatre or Rose Theatre (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir Ralph Richardson as Timon of Athens
Sir Ralph Richardson (1902 - 1983), British stage and screen actor, drawn by Youngman Carter in the Shakespearean role of Timon of Athens

Goneril and Regan in King Lear Act I Scene I, 1902 (oil on canvas)
3956045 Goneril and Regan in King Lear Act I Scene I, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911); 76.8 x 44.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830. Creator: Henry Perronet Briggs
Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830

Timon and Apemantus, 1883. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Timon and Apemantus, 1883. Two characters from Shakespeares play Timon of Athens sitting under trees in the wilderness

Cartoon, Wilson Barrett, preparing to play Hamlet
Wilson Barrett (William Henry Barrett; 1846-1904), actor, theatre manager and playwright -- More Study! Seen here preparing to play Hamlet, to the consernation of Henry Irving

Shakespeare - Henry V - Pistol: Pish for thee, Iceland dog! circa 1830

Shakespeare - Alls Well That Ends Well - Bertram: This to my mother. circa 1830

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

Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c
XYC183001 Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c.1857 (oil on canvas) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 91.4x121.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art

The Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark, after a drawing from Pennants London
XJF396092 The Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark, after a drawing from Pennants London, first published 1793, engraved by James Stow (c.1770-p.1820), published 1812 (engraving) by English School

"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society... 1862)
"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862)

Miranda in The Tempest by William Shakespeare, at the Opera House, Southport, 9 October 1905 for one week, Herbert Beerbohm Trees production which opened at His Majestys Theatre on 14 September 1904

Judi Dench and Anthony Hopkins in Antony and Cleopatra, National Theatre, London. 8th April 1987

Stephano in The Tempest by William Shakespeare, at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham, 4 December 1905 for one week, Herbert Beerbohm Trees production which opened at His Majestys Theatre on 14 September

Ms 782 ff. 107v-108 Come away, come away Hecate
2613457 Ms 782 ff.107v-108 Come away, come away Hecate, musical score for Macbeth (ink on paper) by English School, (17th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Anthony Hopkins in Antony and Cleopatra, National Theatre, London. 8th April 1987

Lily Brayton as Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew
Lily Brayton as Katharina in Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew at the Kings Theatre, Hammersmith, West London, with Oscar Asche. The couple were also performing in Othello. 1900s

G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. George Steevens (1736-1800) English Shakespearean commentator and director of the East India Company, educated at Eton College and at Kings College, Cambridge

Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. John Henderson (1747-1785) English actor, known as a great Shakesperean actor. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Scene from Shakespeares " Henry VI", (act II scene V). Richard Plantagenet enters a cell in the Tower of London to find Edmund Mortimer lying

Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies dancing, 1786. Artist: William Blake
Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies dancing, 1786. The portrait is part of the collection of the Tate Modern. From Georgian Art (1760-1820) - Burlington Magazine Monograph III, by. [B. T

Romeo and Juliet, c1880-1882. Artist: Hans Makart
Romeo and Juliet, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Portia, 1891. Artist: Fanny Bowers
Portia, 1891. The heroine from The Merchant of Venice. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave,s Hart & C

Interior view of Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Pannelled Room, Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

The Reading Room, Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Music cover, As You Like It Polka, by Adam Wright
Music cover, As You Like It Polka, composed by Adam Wright, design by Alfred Concanen Date: 19th century

Production of Othello
Actor Ernest Milton (1890-1974) played the title role in this production of Othello at the St James's Theatre. Also pictured are Nicholas Hannen (1881-1972) as Cassio and Henry Oscar (1891-1969)

Fred Terry and his daughter Phillida Terson
Fred Terry (1863-1933) was an English actor and theatrical manager. Here he is seen with his daughter Phyllis Neilson-Terry (1892-1977) who was then performing under the name of Phillida Terson

David Garrick, actor, with a bust of Shakespeare

Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Cymbeline, by William Shakespeare. Cast list, with dead deer and two spears. Date: 1840

Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Timon of Athens, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks, with a hand showering coins and jewels, to represent Timon's excessive generosity. Date: 1840

Shakespeare - King Henry IV - Morton: Whose swift wrath beat down the never daunted Percy to the earth. circa 1830

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"Exploring the Shakespearean World: From Bees to Theatres" "Delve into the enchanting world of Shakespeare with 'Shakespeares Bees' by Pauline Baynes, a captivating illustration that unveils the hidden wonders within his works. " "Step back in time with a handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds, transporting you to an era where Shakespeare's words echoed through grand halls. " "A heartfelt message adorned with a Shakespeare quotation on a greetings card captures the timeless beauty and profound impact of his words on our lives. " "Immerse yourself in history as Falstaff enacts Henry IV in this stunning oil painting by c. 1834, capturing both the essence of Shakespeare's character and the artist's skillful brushstrokes. " "Anthony Hopkins mesmerizes audiences as he takes on Antony and Cleopatra at London's National Theatre in 1987, bringing to life one of Shakespeare's most passionate love stories. " "Luke Fildes' masterpiece 'Jessica' beautifully portrays one of Shakespeare's beloved characters from The Merchant of Venice, showcasing her strength and complexity through artistry. " "Even during Christmas festivities, William Shakespeare continues to inspire us with his presence on greeting cards, reminding us that his legacy transcends time and seasons. " "'A Midsummer Night's Dream, ' Act 4 Scene 1 comes alive in November 1857 through an exquisite portrayal that transports viewers into the magical realm created by Shakespeare himself. " "Henry James Townsend captures Ariel from 'The Tempest' in this remarkable artwork from c1870, allowing us to glimpse into the ethereal world inhabited by spirits under Prospero’s command. " "Intriguing cartoon featuring Henry Irving and F B Chatterton brings humor while paying homage to two legendary figures who brought countless Shakespearian characters to life. "