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Comus Collection

"Comus: A Celestial Journey through Time and Art" Step into the enchanting world of "Comus, " a masterpiece that transcends centuries and cultures

Background imageComus Collection: Milton / Comus / Stars 1634

Milton / Comus / Stars 1634
the Stars That nature hung in Heav n, and fill d their Lamps with everlasting oil, to give due light To the misled and lonely Travailer. Date: First published : 1634

Background imageComus Collection: Miss Ann Catley in the character of Euphrosyne in John Miltons Comus, Covent Garden Theatre, 1772

Miss Ann Catley in the character of Euphrosyne in John Miltons Comus, Covent Garden Theatre, 1772
6337788 Miss Ann Catley in the character of Euphrosyne in John Miltons Comus, Covent Garden Theatre, 1772 by Thornthwaite, J

Background imageComus Collection: Six of the Queens Horses in rich trappings and led by grooms

Six of the Queens Horses in rich trappings and led by grooms
6338944 Six of the Queens Horses in rich trappings and led by grooms by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Six of the Queens Horses in rich trappings and led by grooms)

Background imageComus Collection: Rout of Comus and his Band (engraving)

Rout of Comus and his Band (engraving)
3652633 Rout of Comus and his Band (engraving) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rout of Comus and his Band)

Background imageComus Collection: Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victoria s

Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victoria s
Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion of the August Ceremony

Background imageComus Collection: Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity

Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity
5669297 Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Illustration by Arthur Rackham 1900 depicting, Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity)

Background imageComus Collection: Eudoxus charaxes and western nightfighter

Eudoxus charaxes and western nightfighter
Eudoxus charaxes butterfly, Nymphalis Charaxes eudoxus mechowi, upper side 1, under side 4, and western nightfighter, Artitropa comus, Hesperia helops, dorsal 2, ventral 3

Background imageComus Collection: Habit of Comus in the Masque of Comus (engraving)

Habit of Comus in the Masque of Comus (engraving)
3640629 Habit of Comus in the Masque of Comus (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of Comus in the Masque of Comus)

Background imageComus Collection: Performance of Miltons 'Comus'by the Ladies College Guild at Cheltenham (engraving)

Performance of Miltons "Comus"by the Ladies College Guild at Cheltenham (engraving)
1605436 Performance of Miltons " Comus" by the Ladies College Guild at Cheltenham (engraving) by English School

Background imageComus Collection: Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain (chromolitho)

Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain (chromolitho)
1624959 Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain)

Background imageComus Collection: 'The Lady in Comus, 'by J D Crittenden, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

"The Lady in Comus, "by J D Crittenden, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1104112 " The Lady in Comus, " by J D Crittenden, in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Lady in Comus)

Background imageComus Collection: Comus and Lady (engraving)

Comus and Lady (engraving)
981689 Comus and Lady (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comus and Lady. Illustration from Comus (A Mask Presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634)

Background imageComus Collection: British Ships in American Waters (litho)

British Ships in American Waters (litho)
1604952 British Ships in American Waters (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Ships in American Waters)

Background imageComus Collection: Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity

Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity
5669273 Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Illustration by Arthur Rackham 1900 depicting, Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity)

Background imageComus Collection: Titlepage of A Maske presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634

Titlepage of A Maske presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634
2653538 Titlepage of A Maske presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634 by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageComus Collection: Comus, 1615 (engraving)

Comus, 1615 (engraving)
3480551 Comus, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Comus (Ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides), based on the myth of Hippolytus, son of Theseus

Background imageComus Collection: Illustration to Comus, 1811 (pen & ink and wash on paper)

Illustration to Comus, 1811 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
3551555 Illustration to Comus, 1811 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Stump, Samuel John (1778-1863); 22.8x28 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageComus Collection: The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

Background imageComus Collection: Comus Listening to the Incantations of Circe, 1831 (oil on canvas)

Comus Listening to the Incantations of Circe, 1831 (oil on canvas)
1065287 Comus Listening to the Incantations of Circe, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Howard, Henry (1769-1847); 127x101 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Background imageComus Collection: Miss Ann Catley in the character of Euphrosyne in John Miltons Comus

Miss Ann Catley in the character of Euphrosyne in John Miltons Comus
6337679 Miss Ann Catley in the character of Euphrosyne in John Miltons Comus by British School, (18th Century); (add.info.: Miss Ann Catley in the character of Euphrosyne in John Miltons Comus)

Background imageComus Collection: Famous Actresses of the Last Century (engraving)

Famous Actresses of the Last Century (engraving)
1615936 Famous Actresses of the Last Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous Actresses of the Last Century)

Background imageComus Collection: Fine Arts, the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Fine Arts, the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1101270 Fine Arts, the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine Arts, the Royal Academy Exhibition)

Background imageComus Collection: Attempt by the Chinese to burn the Comus by Means of Fire-Ships (engraving)

Attempt by the Chinese to burn the Comus by Means of Fire-Ships (engraving)
2772695 Attempt by the Chinese to burn the Comus by Means of Fire-Ships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageComus Collection: Statues for the Egyptian Hall in the Mansion House (engraving)

Statues for the Egyptian Hall in the Mansion House (engraving)
603959 Statues for the Egyptian Hall in the Mansion House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues for the Egyptian Hall in the Mansion House, London)

Background imageComus Collection: A view of the Temple of Comus in Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving)

A view of the Temple of Comus in Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving)
584539 A view of the Temple of Comus in Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageComus Collection: Defeat of General Rosas by the English and French Troops, Plan of the Action of Point Obligado

Defeat of General Rosas by the English and French Troops, Plan of the Action of Point Obligado (engraving)
1101680 Defeat of General Rosas by the English and French Troops, Plan of the Action of Point Obligado (engraving) by English School

Background imageComus Collection: The Reign of Comus, Between 1506 and 1511. Creator: Costa, Lorenzo (1460-1535)

The Reign of Comus, Between 1506 and 1511. Creator: Costa, Lorenzo (1460-1535)
The Reign of Comus, Between 1506 and 1511. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageComus Collection: Comus, c1852. Artist: John Graham Lough

Comus, c1852. Artist: John Graham Lough
Comus, c1852. The allegorical story in Comus centres on a virtuous lady who becomes separated from her two brothers while traveling in the woods

Background imageComus Collection: Comus, 1856. Artist: John Graham Lough

Comus, 1856. Artist: John Graham Lough
Comus, 1856. The allegorical story in Comus centres on a virtuous lady who becomes separated from her two brothers while traveling in the woods

Background imageComus Collection: Comus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Comus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Comus, 1615. In Greek mythology, Comus or Komus is the god of festivity, revels and nocturnal dalliance. Depicted as a young man on the point of unconsciousness from drink with a wreath of flowers

Background imageComus Collection: Comus, Themis and Momus, Greek gods

Comus, Themis and Momus, Greek gods.. Handcolored copperplate engraving engraved by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf after illustrations by Leonard Defraine from Mythology in Prints

Background imageComus Collection: Nicolas Philippe Ledru, known as Comus, quack dotor

Nicolas Philippe Ledru, known as Comus, quack dotor
Undated head and shoulders pencil sketch of Nicolas Philippe Ledru, known as " Comus", " quack" doctor. HPG/8/1/1 (i) "

Background imageComus Collection: Ann Catley / Milton / Comus

Ann Catley / Milton / Comus
Miss. Ann Catley (1745 - 1789), in the role of Euphrosyne

Background imageComus Collection: HMS Comus left behind at Istanbul, Turkey - August 1923

HMS Comus left behind at Istanbul, Turkey - August 1923
HMS Comus (a C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy - attached to the 3rd Light Cruiser Squadron in the Mediterranean Fleet ) left behind at Istanbul

Background imageComus Collection: Passengers and children playing quoits on deck of Steamer Co

Passengers and children playing quoits on deck of Steamer Comus in America Date: circa 1910

Background imageComus Collection: Anna Selina Storace - 2

Anna Selina Storace - 2
ANNA SELINA STORACE actress and singer depicted in the part of Euphrosyne, in Miltons masque Comus. Date: 1766 - 1817

Background imageComus Collection: Anna Selina Storace - 1

Anna Selina Storace - 1
ANNA SELINA STORACE actress and singer : we also have a picture of her taking part in Miltons Comus Date: 1766 - 1817

Background imageComus Collection: Study Male Figure Comus Measure recto Reclining Male Nude

Study Male Figure Comus Measure recto Reclining Male Nude
Artokoloro

Background imageComus Collection: Source Size = 3842 x 2008

Source Size = 3842 x 2008
Scene from " comus." from a Picture by Etty, in the Royal Academy Exhibition

Background imageComus Collection: The Launch of H. M. Steam Corvette Comus, the First Steel Vessel of the British Navy

The Launch of H. M. Steam Corvette Comus, the First Steel Vessel of the British Navy

Background imageComus Collection: H. M. s. comus at Burrard Inlet, the Present Terminus of the Canadian Pacific

H. M. s. comus at Burrard Inlet, the Present Terminus of the Canadian Pacific
H.M.s. " comus" at Burrard Inlet, the Present Terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada, 1883

Background imageComus Collection: The Golden Gate, San Francisco: H. M. s. comus Leaving the Harbour Accompanied

The Golden Gate, San Francisco: H. M. s. comus Leaving the Harbour Accompanied
The Golden Gate, San Francisco: H.M.s. " comus" Leaving the Harbour Accompanied by General McDowell: the Fort Saluting, 1883, Us, Usa, U.s. U.s.A

Background imageComus Collection: Library of Congress Mural - Miltons Comus

Library of Congress Mural - Miltons Comus
Washington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Miltons Comus. Listening to the ladys song. Date: 1920

Background imageComus Collection: The Launch Of H. M. Steam Corvette Comus

The Launch Of H. M. Steam Corvette Comus, The First Steel Vessel Of The British Navy

Background imageComus Collection: Comus / Milton / Fairies

Comus / Milton / Fairies
Elves and fairies dance on the beach Date: First published : 1634

Background imageComus Collection: Milton / Comus / Lady Enters

Milton / Comus / Lady Enters
Milton/Comus/Lady Enters

Background imageComus Collection: Milton / Comus 1634

Milton / Comus 1634
And they, so perfect is their misery, Not once perceive their foul disfigurement, But boast themselves more comely than before. Date: First published : 1634

Background imageComus Collection: Milton / Comus by Rackham

Milton / Comus by Rackham
The wonted roar was up amidst the Woods, And fill d the Air with barbarous dissonance. Date: First published : 1634



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"Comus: A Celestial Journey through Time and Art" Step into the enchanting world of "Comus, " a masterpiece that transcends centuries and cultures. First penned by John Milton in 1634, this poetic masque has captivated audiences throughout history. In Milton's "Comus, " we are transported to a realm where Greek gods Themis and Momus reign supreme, their divine presence illuminating the celestial stage. The stars themselves seem to dance in harmony with the words of this timeless work. The allure of "Comus" extends beyond its literary brilliance. Arthur Rackham's mesmerizing illustrations breathe life into Milton's characters, bringing forth Euphrosyne portrayed by Miss Ann Catley at Covent Garden Theatre in 1772. Her portrayal embodies grace and purity, personifying the essence of chastity celebrated within this masque. As we delve deeper into this fantastical journey, we encounter a spectacle fit for royalty – six regal horses adorned with opulent trappings led by attentive grooms. This grandeur is mirrored in an engraving depicting the rout and his band, showcasing their vibrant energy as they traverse through mythical realms. Even Queen Victoria herself was touched by the magic of "Comus. " A squadron of Life Guards cavalry performed it during her reign, adding a touch of majesty to an already illustrious tale. From ancient mythology to modern warfare, "Comus" continues to inspire diverse interpretations. Eudoxus Charaxes and Western Nightfighter take flight under its influence – embodying both elegance and strength against darkened skies. The Habit himself is brought vividly to life through engravings from various performances over time. Each rendition captures his mysterious allure as he orchestrates events within Milton's masque. Finally, we witness Miltons' masterpiece being embraced by all walks of society; even ladies from Cheltenham College Guild took to the stage, performing "Comus" with utmost dedication and reverence.