Touchstone Collection

Esmond as Touchstone
HARRY VERNON ESMOND English actor in the roll of Touchstone in Shakespeares As You Like It

As you Like its / Speare
Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone in the Forest of Arden

The Touchstone Garden, 118-120 East 30th Street, New York, New York, 1919. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
The Touchstone Garden, 118-120 East 30th Street, New York, New York, 1919. House Architecture: George E. Fowler, architect for The Touchstone magazine

Rosalind, Celia & Touchstone (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 2), June 1, 1792. Creator: John Chapman
Rosalind, Celia & Touchstone (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 2), June 1, 1792

Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone (colour litho)
3105201 Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone)

A Scene from As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas)
PNH356345 A Scene from As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 101.5x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: As You Like It)

Illustration for Shakespeares As You Like It (colour litho)
5217931 Illustration for Shakespeares As You Like It (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Act III, Scene II. Touchstone. Learn of the wise, and perpend)

Portrait of a Goldsmith, probably Bartholomeus Jansz van Assendelft, 1617 (oil on panel)
4071468 Portrait of a Goldsmith, probably Bartholomeus Jansz van Assendelft, 1617 (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); 66x49.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Touchstone and Audrey (gravure)
667656 Touchstone and Audrey (gravure) by Collier, John (1850-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touchstone and Audrey)

Stuart Robson as Touchstone in As You Like It Date: 1890s

George Thorne as Touchstone in As You Like It Date: 1890s

Touchstone and Audrey (engraving)
670721 Touchstone and Audrey (engraving) by Pettie, John (1839-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touchstone and Audrey)

Touchstone and Audrey, As You Like It (engraving)
727456 Touchstone and Audrey, As You Like It (engraving) by Pettie, John (1839-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touchstone and Audrey, As You Like It)

Mr Compton, of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as "Touchstone"(engraving)
1609271 Mr Compton, of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as " Touchstone" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Compton)

As You Like It (etching)
969199 As You Like It (etching) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: As You Like It, Act III, Scene iii)

The Calvert Memorial Performance at Manchester, Characters in "As You Like It"(engraving)
1054203 The Calvert Memorial Performance at Manchester, Characters in " As You Like It" (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

How the Old Actors dressed "Shakspere"(litho)
1604192 How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere")

Touchstone, As You Like it (chromolitho)
729904 Touchstone, As You Like it (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touchstone, As You Like it. From a Shakespeare card game)

Scene from Shakespeares play As You Like It (colour litho)
5999647 Scene from Shakespeares play As You Like It (colour litho) by Carter, Sydney (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeares play As You Like It)

1849, A theatre showing the house amused by the comic actor (engraving)
2809935 1849, A theatre showing the house amused by the comic actor (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849)

As You Like It, Act II, Sc 4 (litho)
6022069 As You Like It, Act II, Sc 4 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: As You Like It, Act II, Sc 4. Touchstone. Ay, now am I in Arden; the more fool I)

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

Mrs H Marston and F Younge as Audrey and Touchstone, As You Like It, Act V, scene iv (engraving)
971641 Mrs H Marston and F Younge as Audrey and Touchstone, As You Like It, Act V, scene iv (engraving) by English School

Scene from As You Like It (engraving)
961105 Scene from As You Like It (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from As You Like It, by William Shakespeare)

Shakespeares As You Like It: Touchstone, A Jester (litho)
6023790 Shakespeares As You Like It: Touchstone, A Jester (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touchstone, A Jester)

How the Old Actors dressed "Shakspere"(engraving)
1604315 How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere")

"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)

Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act V, Scene 3 (chromolitho)
5213838 Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act V, Scene 3 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: As You Like It, Act V, Scene 3)

Touchstone and Audrey, 1886 (oil on canvas)
822890 Touchstone and Audrey, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88); 69x56.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Touchstone and Audrey. Felix Octavius Carr Darley (1822-1888)

Mr J P Hartley as Touchstone, As You Like It, Act V, scene i (engraving)
971640 Mr J P Hartley as Touchstone, As You Like It, Act V, scene i (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J P Hartley as Touchstone, As You Like It, Act V)

Audrey from Shakespeares As You LIke It (colour litho)
1064620 Audrey from Shakespeares As You LIke It (colour litho) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audrey from Shakespeares As You LIke It)

HERMES AND BATTUS
Hermes/Mercury metamorphoses the shepherd Battus into a touchstone, whereby gold and silver may be tested

Touchstone, 1831-1861, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Costume Design Touchstone Descriptive Sheet Costume
Artokoloro

SHAKESPEARE: AS YOU LIKE IT. Actor Basil Osborne in the role of Touchstone, in William Shakespeares As You Like It. Photograph by J. Weston & Son, 1920s

Source Size = 1891 x 2735
Mr. Compton, of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as " touchstone."

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

2654827; out of copyright

Batt Mercury turns into stone, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1641

Rosalind, disguised as Ganymede, reading the verses in her praise that Orllando (by tree in background) nailed to a tree, while Celia her cousin enters reading more

TOUCHSTONE (b. 1831). English racehorse. Steel engraving, English, 1835, after a painting by John Frederick Herring
TOUCHSTONE (b.1831). English racehorse. Steel engraving, English, 1835, after a painting by John Frederick Herring

Touchstone, Celia, Ros
Touchstone with Celia and Rosalind, in the Forest of Arden, tired with travel

Touchstone - Harley
The actor Harley in the role of Touchstone

Ayli : Touchstone, Audrey
Touchstone and Audrey

Scene from Shakespeares As You Like It
A scene from Shakespeares comedy As You Like It, showing Rosalind, Touchstone and Audrey in the Forest of Arden

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"Esmond as Touchstone: Exploring Shakespeare's Wit and Wisdom" In Shakespeare's renowned play "As You Like It, " the character of Touchstone, portrayed by Esmond, serves as a touchstone for truth and humor. This captivating figure brings laughter and insight to the stage, leaving audiences enchanted with his wit. Rosalind, Celia & Touchstone (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 2), June 1, 1792. Creator: John Chapman One cannot help but be captivated by the dynamic between Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone in this iconic scene from "As You Like It. " Their interactions are filled with banter and charm that showcase both their individual personalities and their collective chemistry. The painting "A Scene from As You Like It" beautifully captures the essence of this timeless play. The oil on canvas masterpiece transports us to a world where love blossoms amidst comedy and self-discovery. Illustration for Shakespeare's As You Like It (colour litho) This vibrant color lithograph illustrates one of the most memorable moments in "As You Like It. " The image evokes a sense of joy as we witness characters embracing life's complexities while finding solace in each other's company. Portrait of a Goldsmith - probably Bartholomeus Jansz van Assendelft Like a skilled goldsmith shaping precious metal into perfection, Touchstone molds words into comedic brilliance. His sharp tongue cuts through pretense like an artist chiseling away imperfections until only truth remains. Touchstone and Audrey (gravure) The gravure depicting Touchstone alongside Audrey highlights their unlikely romance amidst the forest backdrop. Their relationship adds another layer of depth to this multifaceted play—love can bloom even in unexpected places. Stuart Robson as Touchstone in As You Like It Stuart Robson breathes life into Touchstone's character, infusing the role with his own unique interpretation.