Silvius Collection

Silvius, Australian race horse, owned by Sirs Kidman, trainer H Butler. Date: circa late 1920s

Shakespeares As You Like It: Silvius, A Shepherd (litho)
6023810 Shakespeares As You Like It: Silvius, A Shepherd (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silvius, A Shepherd)

Theatricals in the Open Air, "As You Like It, "at Coombe House, Kingston-on-Thames (engraving)
1622715 Theatricals in the Open Air, " As You Like It, " at Coombe House, Kingston-on-Thames (engraving) by Courbould

"As You Like It, "at the St Jamess Theatre (engraving)
1626803 " As You Like It, " at the St Jamess Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " As You Like It, " at the St Jamess Theatre)

As You Like It. Act V. Scene Iv. The Forest. Duke Senior, Amiens, Jaques, Orlando, Silvius, Oliver, Touch Stone
As You Like It.Act V. Scene Iv. The Forest. Duke Senior, Amiens, Jaques, Orlando, Silvius, Oliver, Touch Stone, Audrey, Phebe, Rosalind, Celia And Hymen

As You Like It - title page - Phoebe and Silvius, shepherdess and shepherd. 1862

Drawings Prints, Print, M. Silvius, Otho, Twelve, Caesars, Horseback, Artist, Abraham de Bruyn
Drawings and Prints, Print, M. Silvius Otho from Twelve Caesars on Horseback, Artist, Abraham de Bruyn, Flemish, Antwerp 1540-1587 Cologne (?), Bruyn, Abraham de, 1540, 1587, ca. 1565-1587, 1565, 1587

The Forest, Act V, Scene IV, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery
KW323349 The Forest, Act V, Scene IV, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Hamilton

Illustration for As You Like It, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469531 Illustration for As You Like It, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Europe, Belgium, Antwerpen, Antwerp, the Brabo Fountain by Jef Lambeaux (1887) in front of the 16th century Stadhuis, or town hall

Aventinus Silvius
AVENTINUS SILVIUS 12th King of Alba Longa. This kingdom preceded the arrival of Romulus and Remus at Rome

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Silvius, the name that echoes through different realms of art and history. From an Australian racehorse to a shepherd in Shakespeare's As You Like It, it has left his mark on various stages and canvases. In the world of horse racing, Silvius galloped with grace and strength, captivating audiences with his speed and determination. His name became synonymous with excellence on the tracks, leaving spectators in awe of his power. But Silvius didn't confine himself to the racetrack alone; he ventured into the realm of theater as well. In Shakespeare's renowned play As You Like It, Silvius takes center stage as a shepherd. Through lithographs and engravings capturing theatrical performances at Coombe House and St James's Theatre, we witness Silvius' presence amidst a vibrant cast of characters. The forest scene from Act V comes alive through illustrations from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery. Duke Senior, Amiens, Jaques, Orlando - all find themselves intertwined with Silvius' journey. With Hymen presiding over them all like a guiding force, this visual masterpiece captures the essence of love and transformation. Not limited to plays or races alone but also immortalized in prints by artists like Abraham de Bruyn; M. Silvius rides alongside Otho Twelve Caesars on horseback. These intricate drawings showcase not only artistic skill but also depict how deeply ingrained Silvius is within our cultural tapestry. As we delve further into these depictions of As You Like It or explore Antwerp's Brabo Fountain by Jef Lambeaux where sculptures stand tall against time itself - one cannot help but be captivated by the enduring legacy that is Silvius. Whether it be on canvas or stage or even etched into our memories through literature -Silivus continues to inspire us with his tale woven across continents and centuries past.