Ballad Collection (page 5)

Music cover, In Happy Moments Day by Day, ballad from the opera Maritana by William Vincent Wallace. Date: late 19th century

Music cover, Victoria Music Books, Irish Ballad Album. Date: late 19th century

Death and the Ploughmans Wife, 1892 (etching)
3120565 Death and the Ploughmans Wife, 1892 (etching) by Strang, William (1859-1921); 23.5x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Galvanism; or the Miraculous Recovery of the Unfortnate Miss Baily, pub
2494608 Galvanism; or the Miraculous Recovery of the Unfortnate Miss Baily, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Old Commodore, 1807 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562205 The Old Commodore, 1807 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

An Irish Girls Opinion by Arthur West
Promotional music sheet for An Irish Girls Opinion, an Irish Patriotic Ballad, music hall song of about 1886 by Arthur West. Chosen for the typical shamrock motif

The Lads of the Ocean, 1805 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562212 The Lads of the Ocean, 1805 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Beautiful Maid as sung by Liston, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving)
2636961 The Beautiful Maid as sung by Liston, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Music cover, Little Blossom, ballad by Stephen Glover. 19th century

The mother and the lion (coloured engraving)
960664 The mother and the lion (coloured engraving) by Hosemann, Theodor (1807-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mother and the lion)

The Fight with the Dragon (coloured engraving)
960658 The Fight with the Dragon (coloured engraving) by Hosemann, Theodor (1807-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fight with the Dragon)

Kinmont Willie (colour litho)
3651551 Kinmont Willie (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kinmont Willie)

The Braes Of Yarrow (engraving)
3655202 The Braes Of Yarrow (engraving) by Gregory, Charles (1810-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Braes Of Yarrow)

The Bridal Of Malahide (engraving)
3655201 The Bridal Of Malahide (engraving) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridal Of Malahide)

Cumnor Hall (engraving)
3655200 Cumnor Hall (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cumnor Hall. Illustration for Illustrated British Ballads Old)

The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving)
3655199 The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dream Of Eugene Aram)

How They Brought The Good News from Ghent to Aix (engraving)
3655194 How They Brought The Good News from Ghent to Aix (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How They Brought The Good News from Ghent to Aix)

The Battle Of Bannockburn (engraving)
3655181 The Battle Of Bannockburn (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Bannockburn)

The Staff and Scrip (engraving)
3655174 The Staff and Scrip (engraving) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Staff and Scrip)

Blind Old Milton (engraving)
3635428 Blind Old Milton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Old Milton. Illustration of Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers by William Edmonstoune Aytoun)

Alcanzor and Zayda (engraving)
666846 Alcanzor and Zayda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcanzor and Zayda)

Sir Lancelot du Lake (engraving)
666887 Sir Lancelot du Lake (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lancelot du Lake)

The Baron stroking his dark brown cheek (engraving)
666884 The Baron stroking his dark brown cheek (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron stroking his dark brown cheek)

Sir Andrew Barton (engraving)
666869 Sir Andrew Barton (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Andrew Barton)

The Praise of a Countrymans Life (engraving)
666859 The Praise of a Countrymans Life (engraving) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Praise of a Countrymans Life)

The orphan ballad singers (engraving)
669736 The orphan ballad singers (engraving) by Gill, William (fl.1826-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: The orphan ballad singers)

The knight sets out (chromolitho)
735732 The knight sets out (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The knight sets out)

The last stage of the last state lottery. A ballad 1826 (engraving)
611062 The last stage of the last state lottery. A ballad 1826 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last stage of the last state lottery)

O, Come with me to the Fountain, Love! (coloured engraving)
560331 O, Come with me to the Fountain, Love! (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: O, Come with me to the Fountain, Love)

Robin Hood and the Curtall Fryer
LLM455751 Robin Hood and the Curtall Fryer by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin Hood and the Curtall Fryer)

Valentine and Ursine
LLM455750 Valentine and Ursine by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentine and Ursine. Illustration from the The Book of Brave Old Ballads (Ward Lock)

Sir Andrew Barton
LLM455749 Sir Andrew Barton by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Andrew Barton. Illustration from the The Book of Brave Old Ballads (Ward Lock)

The Savoyard Girl, 1749 (oil on canvas)
HEH416456 The Savoyard Girl, 1749 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 41.9x33 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Near Woodstock Town, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452050 Near Woodstock Town, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Sally in our Alley, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452047 Sally in our Alley, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Barbara Allen, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs
DGC452046 Barbara Allen, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Girl I ve Left Behind Me, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452038 The Girl I ve Left Behind Me, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

O Willow, Willow, traditional English folk song
DGC452027 O Willow, Willow, traditional English folk song, illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452020 Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

To All You Ladies now on land, We men at sea indite
DGC452018 To All You Ladies now on land, We men at sea indite, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Bailiffs Daughter from Islington, song illustration from
DGC452016 The Bailiffs Daughter from Islington, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

A Marriage Ceremony, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads
XJF368420 A Marriage Ceremony, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Looking-Glass for a Christian Family, c. 1665 (woodcut)
XJF347909 A Looking-Glass for a Christian Family, c.1665 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Or)

Sound Philosophy, 1806 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562209 Sound Philosophy, 1806 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bundle of Truths, 1811 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562170 A Bundle of Truths, 1811 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Rosabell, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2494738 Rosabell, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) & Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waves goodbye at port)

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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.