Thespian Collection

Madame Butterfly Poster

A scene from Trial by Jury, 1875. Artist: David Henry Friston A scene from Trial by Jury, 1875

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

A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025378 A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub

The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver, Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652) draughtsman, engraver, cartographer

Miss Elizabeth Pope, English actress and beauty
Miss Elizabeth Pope (1740-1797), nee Elizabeth Younge, English actress famed for her beauty, elegance, playfulness and understanding

Mary Bulkley as Mrs Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor
Mrs Bulkley in the character of Mrs Ford in William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor

Matthew Clarke as King Henry VIII in Henry VIII, 1772
Mr Clarke in the character of Henry VIII in William Shakespeare's Henry VIII, Covent Garden Theatre, 2 November 1772

John Palmer as the Earl of Walwick in King Henry VI, Part 3
Mr John Palmer in the character of the Earl of Walwick in King Henry VI, Part 3. Palmer did not play the role. In plumed hat, cloak, doublet, breeches, holding a sword

James Aickin as King Henry in King Henry VI, Part 2
Mr. James Aickin in the character of King Henry in William Shakespeare's King Henry VI, Part 2. In plumed hat, ermine-trimmed coat, pantaloons, hose, armed with a rapier

William Thomas Lewis as the Prince of Wales in Henry IV, Part 1
Mr. William Thomas Lewis in the character of Prince of Wales in William Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1

David Garrick in the title role in Macbeth, 1744
Mr Garrick in the character of Macbeth in William Shakespeare's Macbeth, Drury Lane Theatre, 7 January 1744. In wig, long coat, waistcoat, breeches and buckle shoes, holding daggers

Elizabeth Hopkins as Volumnia in Coriolanus
Mrs Hopkins in the character of Volumnia in William Shakespeare's Coriolanus. In plumed headdress with long veil, pearled gown with long train

Michael Leoni as Don Carlos and Isabella Mattocks as Louisa in T
Mr Leoni as Don Carlos and Mrs Isabella Mattocks as Donna Louisa in The Duenna, a comic opera composed by Thomas Linley with a libretto by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Covent Garden Theatre

Richard Yates as Malvolio in Twelfth Night, 1751
Mr Yates in the character of Malvolio in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Drury Lane Theatre, 7 January 1751. In short coat, ruff collar, slashed doublet and hose

Francis Aickin as Bolingbroke in Richard II
Mr F. Aickin in the character of Bolingbroke in William Shakespeare's Richard II. Aickin did not play the role

William Smith as King Richard III in Richard III, 1761
Mr Smith as the title character in William Shakespeare's Richard III, Covent Garden Theatre, 30 March 1761. In ermine-lined doublet, ruff collar, breastplate, hose, holding a sword en garde

Robert Baddeley as Trinculo in The Tempest, 1768
Mr Baddeley in the character of Trinculo in William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Drury Lane Theatre, April 22 1768. Holding his coat tails, in doublet and hose, disheveled hair

Joseph Vernon as Thurio in Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1762
Mr. Vernon in the character of Thurio in William Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona, a revival at Drury Lane Theatre, 1762. In cloak, waistcoat, Van Dyke collar, breeches, playing a lute

Edward Shuter as Falstaff in King Henry IV, Part 2, 1761
Mr Shuter in the character of Falstaff in William Shakespeare's King Henry IV, Part 2, Covent Garden Theatre, December 11, 1761

Spranger Barry as Timon in Timon of Athens, 1771
Mr Barry in the character of Timon in William Shakespeare's Timon of Athens, Drury Lane Theatre, 4 December 1771. In fur-trimmed coat, doublet and breeches, holding a spade

Samuel Reddish as Edgar in King Lear, 1767
Mr. Reddish in the character of Edgar in William Shakespeare's King Lear, at Drury Lane Theatre, 21 October, 1767. In tricorne, ragged coat, breeches, waving a staff

Thomas Weston as Costard in Love's Labour Lost
Mr Thomas Weston in the character of Costard in William Shakespeare's Love's Labour Lost. In doublet with puffed sleeves, breeches, short cloak, holding a plumed cap

Mrs Isabella Mattocks as Princess Catherine in King Henry V
Mrs Isabella Mattocks in the character of Princess Catherine in William Shakespeare's King Henry V, Covent Garden Theatre, 16 October 1762. In plumed hat, panniered dress with long train

Elizabeth Hartley as Hermione in A Winter's Tale, 1774
Mrs Hartley in the character of Hermione in William Shakespeare's Winter's Tale, Covent Garden Theatre, 12 March 1774. In coronet, long veil, and full dress

Ann Barry as Constance in King John, 1774
Mrs Barry in the character of Constance in William Shakespeare's King John, Drury Lane Theatre, 2 February 1774. In panniered dress decorated with pearls, clutching her veil with her hand

William Brereton as Troilus in Troilus and Cressida
Mr Brereton in the character of Troilus in William Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida. In Roman helmet with plumes, cloak, cuirass, boots, with sword

John Dunstall as the Syracusan Dromio in The Comedy of Errors, 1
John Dunstall in the character of the Syracusan Dromio in William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, Covent Garden Theatre, 24 April, 1762. In hat, slashed doublet, breeches, holding a rope

Actress Gayle Hunnicutt

Picture shows Rhys Ifans. Rhys Ifans is a Welsh actor and musician

Francesca Bertini in Piu che la gloria l'amore, postcard (b/w photo)
2656615 Francesca Bertini in Piu che la gloria l'amore

Sarah Bernhardt, Portrait (engraving)
7239655 Sarah Bernhardt, Portrait (engraving) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarah Bernhardt, 1844 - 1923. French stage and film actress)

Menu for Sarah Bernhardt Day, 9th December 1896 (colour litho)
CHT245010 Menu for Sarah Bernhardt Day, 9th December 1896 (colour litho) by Abbema, Louise (1858-1927); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Mrs Bernard Beere (photo)
DGC398030 Mrs Bernard Beere (photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: nee Fanny Mary Whitehead (1856-1915); British stage actress, who performed in London

Mr W. Harrison as Jose Speckbacher in the Love Test, c
MBD292220 Mr W. Harrison as Jose Speckbacher in the Love Test, c.1840 (coloured engraving) by English School

The Cast of Hamlet, Winter Gardens, Cheltenham, 1895 (b / w photo)
NAM310842 The Cast of Hamlet, Winter Gardens, Cheltenham, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: from an album of photographs taken by Lt)

An actor dressed up as Houdini outside a theatre pit-door (sepia photo)
STC347655 An actor dressed up as Houdini outside a theatre pit-door (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Now, now, thou traiteress, scene from Tamerlane by Nicholas Rowe
MBD292219 Now, now, thou traiteress, scene from Tamerlane by Nicholas Rowe, 1776 (engraving) by Roberts, J

Thespiss wagon, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3614274 Thespiss wagon, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Thespiss wagon. Thespis, actor in ancient Greece, 6th century BC)

The Gay Lothario. The Great and Celebrated Amatuer of Fashion, pub
3239927 The Gay Lothario. The Great and Celebrated Amatuer of Fashion, pub

Portrait of Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938) as Boris Godunov (1551-1605) 1916 (oil on canvas
BAL238858 Portrait of Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938) as Boris Godunov (1551-1605) 1916 (oil on canvas) by Kharitonov, Nikolay Vassilyevich (1880-1944); 135x250 cm; State Central A.A

A Scene from Shakespeare (oil on panel)
WAG292600 A Scene from Shakespeare (oil on panel) by Keeling, William Knight (1807-86); 11.43x15.8 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English

Group of Actors, 1913-24 (oil on canvas)
BAL174016 Group of Actors, 1913-24 (oil on canvas) by Kasatkin, Nikolaj Alekseevich (1859-1930); 45x105 cm; Art Museum of Ryasan, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Polaire of the Wasp-Waist Date: 1915

Poster for Madame Cantharide Date: 1913

Jealous Mask Date: 1954

Palace Theater. Marion. Date: 1945

The Actor Iwai Kumesaburo as Oritsu

People Depart Theatre

Empire Theatre

Man with Top hat, Cane

The Paris Opera 1840 Date: 1840

Le Missionaire

Horse Eats Hat

Mary of Scotland

broadway colorful creative arts drama dramatic
Theatre Guild Poster

Street Scene

broadway coach creative arts drama dramatic drops
Empire Theatre

Major Barbara

La Boheme Poster

Leaping Fairy Puck

Voui... Ma Gosse! ( Wow... My Younster!)
Woman, Boy with Goat Legs

Burlington Berle
Man with Top hat, Cane

The Rabbis Family

Woman with Tambourine

Oedipus Poster

Nymphs and Bluebirds

Japanese Woman

Happy Young Woman

Sarah Bernhardt, 1844 - 1923. French stage and film actress. After a photograph by Napoleon Sarony

John Wilkes Booth, 1838 - 1865. American professional stage actor and assassin of President Abraham Lincoln

Stewart Granger at Cowdray Point to Point - April 1947
Well known actor and film star stands in the crowd watching the races. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N27725

Theatrical Ranter
The Theatrical Ranter: a Georgian thespian acts his stockings off wearing armour, sword & plumed helmet. The sort of acting style ridiculed in Blackadder III

Mary Anderson 1859 - 1940. American Stage Actress. From A Few More Memories By Mary Anderson De Navarro, Published London, 1936

Sir John Martin-Harvey - English stage actor
Sir John Martin-Harvey (1863-1944) - English stage actor Date: circa 1910

John Philip Kemble in the role of Hamlet (oil on canvas)
XIR896134 John Philip Kemble in the role of Hamlet (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Acteur Kemble dans " Hamlet " ); English

George Frederick Cooke as Richard III, Act IV, Scene II, 1800 (hand coloured etching)
XCF322588 George Frederick Cooke as Richard III, Act IV, Scene II, 1800 (hand coloured etching) by Dighton

Richard Tarleton (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF273179 Richard Tarleton (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

Comic Actors in Performance, 1662 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF270046 Comic Actors in Performance, 1662 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Thomas James Serle (c. 1799-1889) as Rob Roy Macgregor (coloured engraving)
XCF268055 Portrait of Thomas James Serle (c.1799-1889) as Rob Roy Macgregor (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Thomas Simpson Cooke (1782-1848) as Adolph in Webers Der Freischutz
XCF268054 Thomas Simpson Cooke (1782-1848) as Adolph in Webers Der Freischutz, 1825 (coloured litho) by Gear, John W

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"Capturing the Essence of Thespians: A Glimpse into the World of Drama and Performance" Step back in time to 1887, where Alice and the dormouse come alive on canvas, beautifully portrayed by artist Ernest Barraud. The whimsical scene transports us to a world filled with imagination and wonder. In the glamorous realm of Hollywood's golden age, we find Elizabeth Taylor, an English-American actress who captivated audiences with her timeless beauty. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer immortalizes her elegance in a stunning portrait from the 1950s. Herbert Marshall, a British film and theatre actor from the 1930s, exudes charisma as he graces our screens. His talent shines through every performance, leaving an indelible mark on theater history. The wailing women depicted in Henry Traut's artwork take us back to 1922 when emotions ran high on stage. Their powerful expressions remind us of the raw intensity that actors bring to their craft. A sleek 1977 Jaguar XJS takes center stage alongside Ian Ogilvy as The Saint TV character. This iconic vehicle becomes synonymous with adventure and intrigue while showcasing Ogilvy's undeniable charm. Miss Lily Elsie enchants us as she portrays The Merry Widow in this captivating image from around 1930. Her gracefulness captures hearts worldwide, leaving audiences spellbound by her talent. Ellen Terry's portrayal of characters throughout her illustrious career is captured brilliantly by George Frederick Watts in his painting from 1864-1942. Her ability to embody diverse roles showcases true versatility on stage. Cissy Grahame mesmerizes viewers as she embodies The Pickpocket in Barraud's artwork from 1886. With each nuanced expression and movement, she immerses herself fully into her character's world. Fay Wray leaves an unforgettable mark on cinema history with her role as Ann Darrow in the iconic film King Kong.