Ballad Collection

Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece
Cartoon of an Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece, in the Ballad of the Ichthyosaurus

Enraged Musician / Hogarth
THE ENRAGED MUSICIAN A ballad singer, a screeching parrot, a piper, a drummer, a barking dog, a knife grinder, fighting cats and other noises disturb his violin practice

Ballad / Twa Corbies
THE TWA CORBIES Two crows plan to dine on the body of a new-slain knight, then o er his white banes, when they are bare, the wind sall blaw for evermair. Date: traditional

British Ballad, The Mermaid
THE MERMAID. British ballad by Dr. John Leyden. The Gaelic story bears that Macphail of Colonsay was carried off by a mermaid

The Pied Piper Of Hamelin (engraving)
3655198 The Pied Piper Of Hamelin (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pied Piper Of Hamelin)

The Inchcape Rock, 1908, (c1930). Creator: Peter Graham
The Inchcape Rock, 1908, (c1930). Illustration to a ballad of the same name by Robert Southey, published in 1802. A warning bell for shipping had been installed on a dangerous sandstone reef off

The Lady of Shalott setting out on her boat for Camelot
Colour illustration of the Lady of Shalott setting out on her boat for Camelot

Storyteller reciting Viking sagas
Viking bard singing of heroic legends to Northmen. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Annie Lauries Home
ANNIE LAURIE Maxwelton House, Dumfries- shire, Scotland, the birthplace of Annie Laurie in 1682, after whom a famous Scottish ballad was named

Tennyson, Shalott, W hse
The curse is come upon me, cried the Lady of Shalott

COLERIDGE: ANCIENT MARINER. The Mariner sits with the albatross around his neck. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Music Hall Song / Parcel
A burlesque ballad: who knows what a parcel may contain? An abandoned baby, a pawned overcoat, a strippers costume, a dog for drowning... Date: 1894

The Labours of Thor (engraving)
6021195 The Labours of Thor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Labours of Thor)

The Revenge under command of Sir Richard Grenville (c1542-91) engaging Spanish fleet off Flores. Cut off from English fleet, fought until overwhelmed 1591

Street music: a family of singers
A pathetic scene: an impoverished family of street singers, shoeless and ragged, singing in the rain. Date: 1870

Battle of Otterburn / Fsst
WAR OF SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE Henry Percy (Hotspur) attacked the Scottish entrenchments and was totally defeated. The battle is celebrated in the Ballad of Chevy Chase

Babes in the Wood from My Nursery Story Book, pub
IL100102 Babes in the Wood from My Nursery Story Book, pub. by Blackie & Son (book illustration) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

How Lady Blanche Arundel Held Wardour for King Charles (engraving)
6021222 How Lady Blanche Arundel Held Wardour for King Charles (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Gomersall as the Earl of Douglas in Chevy Chase
Mr E W Gomersall (or Gomersal) as the 2nd Earl of Douglas in The Ballad of Chevy Chase. 1832

British Ballad, Robin Hoods Death and burial
ROBIN HOODS DEATH AND BURIAL. British ballad and one of the oldest existing tales of Robin Hood. The final resting place of Robin Hood

British Ballad, Fair Margaret and Sweet William
FAIR MARGARET AND SWEET WILLIAM. British ballad telling the story of Sweet William who tells Fair Margaret that he is marrying another

British Ballad, Chevy-Chase
CHEVY-CHASE. Popular British Ballad telling the story of a large hunt, lead by Percy, the Earl of Northumberland which was interpreted as an invasion of Scotland by the Scottish Earl of Douglas who

The Dublin Smugglers, 1808 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562204 The Dublin Smugglers, 1808 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Mad Merry Pranks of Robin Goodfellow (woodcut)
DGC405779 The Mad Merry Pranks of Robin Goodfellow (woodcut) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin Goodfellow is a mischievous sprite or hobgoblin)

Smart Gent sits beneath a tree and thinks of his love
Smart Gent sits beneath a tree with his lute, dreaming of his sweetheart and composing some lines of romantic poetry and song

Cartoon, O'er Neilson's Tomb -- lawyers and others throw up their hats in jubilation. A parody of a popular ballad, O'er Nelson's Tomb, written by the tenor John Braham

BALLAD / CLERK COLVILL
CLERK COLVILL He sees a mermaid bathing in the Wells of Slane, and falls instantly in love with her... but her love is fatal, and he returns home only to die. Date: traditional

BALLAD / THE GARDENER
THE GARDENER The gardener offers the maiden his flowers, but includes a weed, so she rejects him and foretells his death - the new fallen snow to be your smock Date: traditional

Sir Galahad helping his father, Sir Lancelot, fight twenty knights, before disappearing into the forest without saying
3619730 Sir Galahad helping his father, Sir Lancelot, fight twenty knights, before disappearing into the forest without saying who he was, from Lancelot du Lac, c.1490 (vellum) by Verard

The Way of Life, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c
IL314819 The Way of Life, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c.1910 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

Siegfried encounters Kuperan (colour litho)
955994 Siegfried encounters Kuperan (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroic Life)

"Siefrieds shield was red hot. (colour litho)
955996 " Siefrieds shield was red hot. (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroic Life)

Siegried astonishes Mimer (colour litho)
955992 Siegried astonishes Mimer (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siefried the Dragon Slayer published by George Harrap)

Straight into its right eye went the flaming point (colour litho)
955986 Straight into its right eye went the flaming point (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siegfried meets King Euglein (colour litho)
955993 Siegfried meets King Euglein (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroic Life)

Detail of a Wayang Beber scroll (w / c on paper)
LIT389297 Detail of a Wayang Beber scroll (w/c on paper) by Indonesian; Private Collection; (add.info.: scrolls were unfolded in front of the audience and a dalang, or puppeter story teller)

The Battle Of Otterbourne (engraving)
3655183 The Battle Of Otterbourne (engraving) by Barraud (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Otterbourne)

"I am Siegfried, the son of King Siegmund". (colour litho)
955995 " I am Siegfried, the son of King Siegmund". (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Siegfried the Dragon-Slayer (colour litho)
6028687 Illustration for Siegfried the Dragon-Slayer (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballad of Otnit)

The revenge of Wieland (colour litho)
955991 The revenge of Wieland (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siefried the Dragon Slayer published by George Harrap)

"Go and show yorself worthy of your ancestors". (colour litho)
955988 " Go and show yorself worthy of your ancestors". (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

The ballad of Otnit (colour litho)
955987 The ballad of Otnit (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siefried the Dragon Slayer published by George Harrap)

"Stand up then", said Wieland (colour litho)
955990 " Stand up then", said Wieland (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siegried catches the crowned deer (colour litho)
955989 Siegried catches the crowned deer (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroic Life)

Frontispiece for the musical score of Reveries Napolitaines, 6 ballades by Gaetano Donizetti with words by Adolph
1199794 Frontispiece for the musical score of Reveries Napolitaines, 6 ballades by Gaetano Donizetti with words by Adolph Nourrit, 1838 (litho) by French School

Joruri Monogatari, 17th century. Creator: School of Iwasa Matabei
Joruri Monogatari, 17th century

The Village Fair, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Village Fair, c1780-1825. " Buy a song, one penny..." - one of the street cries in England during Rowlandsons time

Tam O Shanter Pursued by the Witches, 1849 (oil on canvas)
3959947 Tam O Shanter Pursued by the Witches, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 38 x 46.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

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"Captivating Tales and Melodies: Exploring the Enchanting World of Ballads" Step into a world where history, art, and music intertwine as we delve into the captivating realm of ballads. From ancient legends to modern-day tales, these lyrical narratives have enthralled generations with their timeless charm. In one corner of a grand museum, an Ichthyosaurus stands tall, frozen in time like a relic from another era. Just like this prehistoric creature, British ballads transport us back in time to unravel stories that have been passed down through generations. Take "The Mermaid, " for instance - its haunting melody lingers in our ears as it tells the tale of love and loss beneath the sea's depths. Venturing further into this enchanting journey, we stumble upon Hogarth's masterpiece - "Enraged Musician. " The chaotic scene depicted on canvas perfectly captures the essence of a lively ballad performance. Picture yourself amidst an animated crowd as they sway to the rhythm while listening to "Twa Corbies, " a melancholic ballad recounting two ravens discussing their next meal. As we wander through galleries adorned with breathtaking artwork such as Peter Graham's "The Inchcape Rock, " our imagination takes flight alongside The Lady of Shalott setting out on her boat for Camelot. This iconic moment immortalized in Tennyson's poem echoes within us as we explore various interpretations captured by talented artists throughout history. But it is not just visual art that brings these tales alive; imagine sitting around a cozy fire with a storyteller reciting Viking sagas or being transported to Annie Laurie's home through heartwarming melodies echoing from distant hillsides. These experiences remind us that they are not confined solely to museums or books but live on through oral traditions and heartfelt performances. Turning yet another page in this mesmerizing collection, we encounter familiar childhood memories brought forth by classics like "Babes in the Wood.