Amiable Collection

Midsummer Nights Dream
Act IV, Scene I Bottom & Titania; T: " Come, sit thee down upon this flowery bed/While I thy amiable cheeks do coy, "

Lear / Nonsense / Isles
There was on Old Man of the Isles, whose face was pervaded with smiles; He sung high dum diddle, and played on the fiddle, that amiable Man of the Isles

King Charles VIII of France, the Affable, 1470-1498. He wears a black chapel hat and velvet cassock with long sleeves
FLO4570830 King Charles VIII of France, the Affable, 1470-1498. He wears a black chapel hat and velvet cassock with long sleeves

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; the salute before the duel, Sir Richard Web Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; the salute before the duel, Sir Richard Webster(Leading council for the Times)

Princess Paulina (engraving)
3627907 Princess Paulina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Paulina. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

Household Troops, or A Sketch of a Few of the Principal Trustworthy
2562198 Household Troops, or A Sketch of a Few of the Principal Trustworthy and Confidential Domestics of Worthy and Confiding Families, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Interior scene (oil on canvas)
XIR384535 Interior scene (oil on canvas) by Saint-Aubert, Antoine Francois (1715-88); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; (add.info.: Scene d interieur; ); French, out of copyright

"There was an Old Man of the Isles, whose face was pervaded by smiles", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386659 " There was an Old Man of the Isles, whose face was pervaded by smiles", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Shakespeare, Midsummer Nights Dream, Act IV, Scene 1 (chromolitho)
5213839 Shakespeare, Midsummer Nights Dream, Act IV, Scene 1 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midsummer Nights Dream, Act IV, Scene 1)

The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar (engraving)
1047403 The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar)

It is a little-known fact that the Belgians were delighted when their kindly, amiable neighbours invaded their country, fraternising with them happily... Date: 1914

A the Amiable, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
A the Amiable, 1903. An initial letter A from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Pere Damasene and Rev Newsam, Mahe, Seychelles
Catholic and Anglican priests, Pere Damasene and Rev Newsam, chat amiably in Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean. 1912

Michael Costa (Young)
Signor MICHAEL COSTA Italian vocalist who became a successful conductor in England, a strict but amiable autocrat. Date: 1810-1884

Colin Milne & Friend
COLIN MILNE - churchman and botanist, compiler of the Botanical Dictionary, described as the poaching preacher, linked with a lady friend, the amiable miss P. Date: 1743 - 1815

Pope Benedict XIV (engraving)
XJF342461 Pope Benedict XIV (engraving) by Baratti, Antonio (1724-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Benedict XIV (1675-1758)

J. Gillray: a Proof of the Refined Feelings of an Amiable Character, Lately a Candidate for an Ancient City (York). a Candidate Assaults a Lady Canvasser who has been Soliciting Votes for

J. Gillray: a Proof of the Refined Feelings of an Amiable Character, Lately a Candidate for an Ancient City (York). a Candidate Assaults a Lady Canvasser who has been Soliciting Votes for

Boy wearing red trousers and blue t-shirt, leaning over golden labrador, patting dogs tummy, dog panting happily

Catherine I of Russia
Ekaterina I Alexeyevna, second wife of tsar Peter I, Lithu- -anian laundry-maid who exploited laws of succession to seize power when he died - a bawdy amiable woman. Date: 1684 - 1727

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"Amiable: A Delightful Blend of Shakespearean Nonsense and Kindly Smiles" Step into the enchanting world of Shakespeare's "Midsummer Nights Dream" where amiable characters frolic in a whimsical realm. From mischievous fairies to lovestruck mortals, this play captivates with its blend of comedy and romance. In another corner of literature, we find ourselves immersed in the tragic tale of "Lear. " Amidst the chaos and madness, there lies a hint nonsense that adds an unexpected twist to this timeless masterpiece. As we journey through the Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice, we witness a salute before a duel. Sir Richard Web Creator remains shrouded in mystery as his identity eludes us. Yet even amidst such tension, there is an air of amiability that softens the atmosphere. Princess Paulina graces our presence through an exquisite engraving. Her regal demeanor exudes warmth and kindness, reminding us that even royalty can possess an amiable nature. The Household Troops sketch brings forth images of trustworthiness and reliability. In their disciplined unity, these soldiers exemplify qualities that make them truly amiable figures within society. An interior scene painted on canvas invites us into a tranquil setting where serenity reigns supreme, and is here that one can bask in the gentle ambiance created by such serene surroundings - truly an amiable haven for weary souls. "There was an Old Man of the Isles, " whose face was pervaded by smiles - this charming verse from Frederick Warne's Book of Nonsense evokes laughter and joy with its playful wordsmithery. A reminder that even nonsensical tales hold within them traces of amiability. Shakespeare himself reminds us once again about love's transformative power in Act IV, Scene 1 from "Midsummer Nights Dream. " Through vivid chromolitho illustrations, we witness the amiable enchantment that love can bring to our lives.