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Imogen Collection

Imogen, a captivating character in Shakespeare's play Cymbeline, takes center stage in this collection of illustrations by Kenny Meadows

Background imageImogen Collection: Cymbeline - title page

Cymbeline - title page - Iachimo emerges from the trunk as Imogen sleeps. 1862

Background imageImogen Collection: Lord Desborough with remaining son, Ivo Grenfell

Lord Desborough with remaining son, Ivo Grenfell
William Henry Grenfell, Lord Desborough (1855-1945), pictured at his home, Taplow court near Maidenhead with his remaining son, the Hon. Ivo Grenfell, and his daughter, the Hon. Imogen Grenfell

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen (engraving)

Imogen (engraving)
1056328 Imogen (engraving) by Schmalz, Herbert Gustave (1856-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageImogen Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Cymbeline

Scene from Shakespeares Cymbeline
A scene from shakespeares Cymbeline, in which Imogen, dressed as a boy, has found a hut in the forest and, being hungry, has eaten some food

Background imageImogen Collection: IMOGEN SUPPOSED DEAD

IMOGEN SUPPOSED DEAD
Imogen is supposed dead

Background imageImogen Collection: With a rapturous cry she flung herself upon the bosom of Posthumus

With a rapturous cry she flung herself upon the bosom of Posthumus, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of
IL274102 With a rapturous cry she flung herself upon the bosom of Posthumus, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English Kings, published by George Harrap & Son

Background imageImogen Collection: Cymbeline, tragedy by William Shakespeare, published in 1886

Cymbeline, tragedy by William Shakespeare, published in 1886
Cymbeline (Act II, Scene 2), tragedy by William Shakespeare. Photogravure after a drawing by Alexander von Liezen-Mayer (Sandor Liezen-Mayer, Hungarian painter, 1839 - 1898), published in 1886

Background imageImogen Collection: Shaksperes 'Cymbeline'at the Lyceum (engraving)

Shaksperes "Cymbeline"at the Lyceum (engraving)
1605805 Shaksperes " Cymbeline" at the Lyceum (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shaksperes " Cymbeline" at the Lyceum)

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogens Bed Chamber, Cymbeline, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by

Imogens Bed Chamber, Cymbeline, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb
STC308581 Imogens Bed Chamber, Cymbeline, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogens Bed Chamber (Cymbeline), 1920s (colour litho)

Imogens Bed Chamber (Cymbeline), 1920s (colour litho)
2920066 Imogens Bed Chamber (Cymbeline), 1920s (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImogen Collection: Hacker, Imogen Davis & Rufus The Hawk

Hacker, Imogen Davis & Rufus The Hawk On The Day He Was Stolen From His Cage Overnight The Wimbledon Championships 2012 The Wimbledon Championships 2012 The All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon

Background imageImogen Collection: Cymbeline, Act II, Scene II (engraving)

Cymbeline, Act II, Scene II (engraving)
971666 Cymbeline, Act II, Scene II (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cymbeline, Act II, Scene II)

Background imageImogen Collection: Statue of Imogen, by W H Foley, RA (engraving)

Statue of Imogen, by W H Foley, RA (engraving)
2771604 Statue of Imogen, by W H Foley, RA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Imogen, by W H Foley, RA)

Background imageImogen Collection: Posthumus and Imogen (colour litho)

Posthumus and Imogen (colour litho)
3105196 Posthumus and Imogen (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posthumus and Imogen)

Background imageImogen Collection: Cover of Eve Magazine 7 January 1925 featuring

Cover of Eve Magazine 7 January 1925 featuring Imogene Robertson, now a film star Date: 1925

Background imageImogen Collection: Arviragus and Imogen (Cymbeline) 'Look! Here he comes

Arviragus and Imogen (Cymbeline) "Look! Here he comes
3949299 Arviragus and Imogen (Cymbeline) " Look! Here he comes, and brings the dire occasion in his arms of what we blame for him

Background imageImogen Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Imogen'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Imogen"(b / w photo)
3651210 Miss Ellen Terry as " Imogen" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen (engraving)

Imogen (engraving)
1620950 Imogen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 September 1873)

Background imageImogen Collection: Miss Laura Addison as Imogen, Cymbeline, Act I, Scene VII (engraving)

Miss Laura Addison as Imogen, Cymbeline, Act I, Scene VII (engraving)
971665 Miss Laura Addison as Imogen, Cymbeline, Act I, Scene VII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Laura Addison as Imogen, Cymbeline, Act I)

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen Grenfell

Imogen Grenfell
Alexandra Imogen Clair Gage (nÚÑáGrenfell), Viscountess Gage (1905-1969), Daughter of 1st Baron Desborough and Ettie, Lady Desborough; wife of 6th Viscount Gage

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen and Posthumus, Cymbeline, Act I, Sc 2 (engraving)

Imogen and Posthumus, Cymbeline, Act I, Sc 2 (engraving)
727156 Imogen and Posthumus, Cymbeline, Act I, Sc 2 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen and Posthumus, Cymbeline, Act I, Sc 2)

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen, Cymbeline

Imogen, Cymbeline
LLM462439 Imogen, Cymbeline by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen, Cymbeline. Illustration for Shakespeares Heroines by Mrs Jameson (1901).); © Look and Learn

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen from Shakespeares Cymbeline

Imogen from Shakespeares Cymbeline
LLM461297 Imogen from Shakespeares Cymbeline by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen from Shakespeares Cymbeline.); © Look and Learn

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen (chromolitho)

Imogen (chromolitho)
3626457 Imogen (chromolitho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen. Cymbeline. Illustration from The Childrens Shakespeare by E Nesbit (Raphael Tuck and Sons, Ltd)

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen, 'Good masters, do not harm me'(litho)

Imogen, "Good masters, do not harm me"(litho)
2794821 Imogen, " Good masters, do not harm me" (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen, " Good masters)

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen in the cave (engraving)

Imogen in the cave (engraving)
670701 Imogen in the cave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen in the cave)

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen in the Cave, Cymbeline (engraving)

Imogen in the Cave, Cymbeline (engraving)
727473 Imogen in the Cave, Cymbeline (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen in the Cave, Cymbeline)

Background imageImogen Collection: Illustration for Cymbeline (engraving)

Illustration for Cymbeline (engraving)
725314 Illustration for Cymbeline (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Cymbeline)

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen and Posthumus from William Shakespeares play, Cymbeline (chromolitho)

Imogen and Posthumus from William Shakespeares play, Cymbeline (chromolitho)
724551 Imogen and Posthumus from William Shakespeares play, Cymbeline (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImogen Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Cymbeline (Act II, Scene 2) (litho)

Scene from Shakespeares Cymbeline (Act II, Scene 2) (litho)
5996159 Scene from Shakespeares Cymbeline (Act II, Scene 2) (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeares Cymbeline (Act II, Scene 2)

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen had fallen asleep (Cymbeline), from Tales from Shakespeare pub

Imogen had fallen asleep (Cymbeline), from Tales from Shakespeare pub
3949487 Imogen had fallen asleep (Cymbeline), from Tales from Shakespeare pub. by Ward Lock & Co Ltd, 1930-40s (colour litho) by Jackson, A

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen and the Shepherds 1860-1870. Creator: James Smetham

Imogen and the Shepherds 1860-1870. Creator: James Smetham
Imogen and the Shepherds 1860-1870. An illustration of Cymbeline Act IV, sc ii. The brothers Guiderius and Arveragus mourning over Imogen

Background imageImogen Collection: Pisanio and Imogen (Shakespeare, Cymbeline, Act 3, Scene 4)

Pisanio and Imogen (Shakespeare, Cymbeline, Act 3, Scene 4), first published 1801; reissued 1852

Background imageImogen Collection: Cymbeline and Winters Tale

Cymbeline and Winters Tale
Miss Kemble as Imogen in Cymbeline and Mrs Ward as Hermione in The Winters Tale Date: late 18th century

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen in the Cave (Cymbeline), c1870. Artist: David Desvachez

Imogen in the Cave (Cymbeline), c1870. Artist: David Desvachez
Imogen in the Cave (Cymbeline), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen Ryall and J Kendon, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Imogen Ryall and J Kendon, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen Ryall, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor

Imogen Ryall, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Imogen Ryall, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Background imageImogen Collection: Jack Kendon and Imogen Ryall, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Jack Kendon and Imogen Ryall, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen Ryall and Jack Kendon, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Imogen Ryall and Jack Kendon, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Background imageImogen Collection: Jack Kendon Quartet with Pete Hill (drums), Jack Kendon (Tpt) and Julian Nicholas (Sax)

Jack Kendon Quartet with Pete Hill (drums), Jack Kendon (Tpt) and Julian Nicholas (Sax), Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Background imageImogen Collection: Cymbeline. Act 2 Scene 2. A Bedchamber. Imogen in Bed. Jachimo, 1795. Artist: James Stow

Cymbeline. Act 2 Scene 2. A Bedchamber. Imogen in Bed. Jachimo, 1795. Artist: James Stow
Cymbeline. Act 2 Scene 2. A Bedchamber. Imogen in Bed. Jachimo, 1795. After Richard Westall (1765-1836). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J. Boydell, London, 1795]

Background imageImogen Collection: Act III Scene vi from Cymbeline, c19th century

Act III Scene vi from Cymbeline, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, London, c19th century.]

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen Grenfell

Imogen Grenfell
Alexandra Imogen Clair Gage (n饠 Grenfell), Viscountess Gage (1905-1969), Daughter of 1st Baron Desborough and Ettie, Lady Desborough; wife of 6th Viscount Gage. Date: 1925

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen, by H G Schmalz

Imogen, by H G Schmalz (from Cymbeline). 1888

Background imageImogen Collection: Shakespeare - Cymbeline

Shakespeare - Cymbeline - Imogen: Oh! - no answer? then I ll enter. circa 1830

Background imageImogen Collection: Cymbeline

Cymbeline
Posthumus & Imogen Date: first performed in 1609

Background imageImogen Collection: Marchioness of Breadalba

Marchioness of Breadalba
MARCHIONESS OF BREADALBANE Alma Imogen, wife of Gavin the 7th Earl of Breadalbane

Background imageImogen Collection: Imogen Holst with James Blades

Imogen Holst with James Blades
Imogen Holst and James Blades in Orford Church, early July 1961, with the handbells used in Brittens Noyes Fludde Date: 1961



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Imogen, a captivating character in Shakespeare's play Cymbeline, takes center stage in this collection of illustrations by Kenny Meadows. From the title page to scenes depicting her trials and triumphs, Imogen's journey unfolds before our eyes. In one engraving, Lord Desborough stands beside his remaining son, Ivo Grenfell. Their solemn expressions hint at the hardships they have endured alongside Imogen. Another image showcases Imogen disguised as a boy named Fidele. Mistakenly believed to be dead, Guiderius and Arviragus mourn her loss with heavy hearts. Posthumus, Imogen's husband tormented by Iachimo's false evidence of infidelity, is portrayed in another illustration. The anguish on his face reflects the inner turmoil caused by doubts about his beloved wife's faithfulness. But amidst these challenges, Imogen remains steadfast. In an encounter with Iachimo himself, she resists his attempts to seduce her despite insinuations about Posthumus' unfaithfulness. Her strength shines through as she refuses to succumb to temptation. One particularly striking image depicts Iachimo hidden inside a trunk within Imogen's bedroom overnight. This unsettling scene captures the vulnerability that comes with invasion of privacy and highlights the lengths some will go for deceitful gain. Symbolism also plays a role in Meadows' artwork; an introductory illustration shows a bird trapped in a cage representing Imogen while a fox lurks nearby symbolizing both Iachimo and Cloten - characters who seek to manipulate or harm her. Through these engravings from 1840, we witness moments of despair and resilience within Imogen's story – reminding us that even when faced with adversity and deception, true strength lies within staying true to oneself.