George Bernard Collection

Sybil Thorndike as Saint Joan, 1924. Artist: William Kerridge Haselden
Sybil Thorndike as Saint Joan, 1924. English actress Thorndike (1882-1976) took the heroine's role in the first London production of George Bernard Shaw's play Saint Joan which was first

George Bernard Shaw, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
George Bernard Shaw, 1926, (1935). Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925

Mr. G. B. Shaw, 1927. Creator: Unknown
Mr. G. B. Shaw, 1927. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Irish author, photographer, dramatist, literary critic, socialist and Nobel Prize winner

George Bernard Shaw, c1940s, (c1950). Creator: Bassano Ltd
George Bernard Shaw, c1940s, (c1950). George Bernard Shaw, (1856-1950), Irish playwright and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. From The Outline of Literature, edited by John Drinkwater

The Foundling, c1869. Artist: P Lightfoot
The Foundling, c1869. Engraving after a painting in the Tate Gallery, London. A baby - the foundling - surrounded by people puzzling over documents

Grans Treasures, 1866. Artist: George Bernard O Neill
Grans Treasures, 1866. Scene showing a grandmother showing her young grandaughters trinkets and jewellery which she holds in a box

George Bernard Shaw, c1925. George Bernard Shaw, (1856-1950), Irish playwright and Nobel Prize in Literature. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 2 by Harold Wheeler

George Bernard Shaw, Irish dramatist, critic and Fabian, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey
George Bernard Shaw, Irish dramatist, critic and Fabian, 1893. The author of such well known works as Pygmalion and Saint Joan, Shaw (1856-1950) was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925

George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, 1926. Artist: Brill
George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, 1926. A print from the front cover of Lansburys Labour Weekly, 24th July 1926

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Irish author, early 20th century. The author of more than sixty plays during his career, Shaw was an ardent socialist and wrote many brochures

The Auction, Last Day of the Sale, the International exhibition, 1862. Artist: George Bernard O Neill
The Auction, Last Day of the Sale, the International exhibition, 1862. A print from the Illustrated London News, 6th September 1862

George Bernard Shaw, Anglo-Irish playwright, 1913. Artist: Lizzie Caswall Smith
George Bernard Shaw, Anglo-Irish playwright, 1913. Shaw (1856-1950) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. Supplement to The Bookman, 1913

George Bernard Shaw, British dramatist, 1923. Artist: C Vandyk Ltd
George Bernard Shaw, British dramatist, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Group portrait, 1931. Soviet Peoples Commissar Anatoly Lunacharsky (1875-1933), theatre director Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) and Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Irish dramatist, critic and Fabian, c1930. The author of such well known works as Pygmalion and Saint Joan, Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1925

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George Bernard Shaw, the renowned Irish playwright and critic, was a prominent figure in the early 20th century. Born in 1856 and passing away in 1950, his legacy continues to inspire generations of artists and intellectuals. With his sharp wit and insightful observations on society, Shaw left an indelible mark on the world of theater. In this collection of photographs spanning several decades, we catch glimpses Shaw at different stages of his life. The earliest image captures him as "The Foundling" in a painting from around 1869 by artist P Lightfoot. Even at a young age, it is evident that he possessed an air of curiosity and intellect. Moving forward to the late 19th century, we see Mr. G. B. Shaw portrayed by unknown artists in both 1893 and 1927. These portraits capture his distinctive features - piercing eyes framed by thick eyebrows - which became iconic symbols associated with his persona. As time progresses into the early 20th century, we witness George Bernard Shaw's rise to prominence as an influential playwright through images taken between 1913 and 1926. In these photographs captured by artists such as Lizzie Caswall Smith and Brill, we see a man who exudes confidence and charisma. One particular photograph stands out among the rest: George Bernard Shaw depicted amidst Grans Treasures dating back to1866 painted by George Bernard O'Neill himself—a testament to both his artistic talent beyond writing plays but also showcasing his appreciation for history. Finally, there are two captivating images from c1940s-1950s that showcase him during later years—photographed first by Bassano Ltd then again with an unknown creator—where wisdom seems etched upon every line on his face; they serve as reminders that even with age comes enduring brilliance. George Bernard Shaw's contributions extend far beyond just being a playwright; he was also known for being a critic and a member of the Fabian Society.