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Isolde Collection

"Isolde: A Tale of Love and Tragedy Across Centuries" From the ancient legends of Tristran & Isolde to the captivating artwork by Aubrey Beardsley

Background imageIsolde Collection: Isolde, c1895, (1896). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley

Isolde, c1895, (1896). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
Isolde, c1895, (1896). From The Studio Volume 6. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1896]

Background imageIsolde Collection: Tristan & Isolde

Tristan & Isolde
TRISTAN & ISOLDE The lovers rapture

Background imageIsolde Collection: Tristran & Isolde

Tristran & Isolde
Tristran carries Isolde away to be his uncles wife

Background imageIsolde Collection: WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the printed score for Richard Wagners Tristan and Isolde

WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the printed score for Richard Wagners Tristan and Isolde
WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the printed score for Richard Wagners " Tristan and Isolde, " completed in 1859 and first performed in 1865

Background imageIsolde Collection: WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the orchestral sketch for Act III of Tristan & Isolde

WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the orchestral sketch for Act III of Tristan & Isolde, by Richard Wagner, 1859

Background imageIsolde Collection: Tristan Quilt or Tristan and Isolde Quilt (Detail), Second Half of 14th cen

Tristan Quilt or Tristan and Isolde Quilt (Detail), Second Half of 14th cen.. Creator: Anonymous master
Tristan Quilt or Tristan and Isolde Quilt (Detail), Second Half of 14th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

Background imageIsolde Collection: La Belle Isolde, 1862. Artist: Frederick Augustus Sandys

La Belle Isolde, 1862. Artist: Frederick Augustus Sandys
La Belle Isolde, 1862. From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

Background imageIsolde Collection: Isolde pleading with Queen Guinevere for protection, Roman du Chevalier Tristan

Isolde pleading with Queen Guinevere for protection, Roman du Chevalier Tristan, 15th century (vellum)
IND113200 Isolde pleading with Queen Guinevere for protection, Roman du Chevalier Tristan, 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Musee Conde, Chantilly

Background imageIsolde Collection: Tristram and Iseult

Tristram and Iseult
BAL13703 Tristram and Iseult by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings

Background imageIsolde Collection: Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c. 1894 (litho)

Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c. 1894 (litho)
2630777 Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIsolde Collection: A Repetition of Tristan und Isolde, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho)

A Repetition of Tristan und Isolde, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho)
DGC288115 A Repetition of Tristan und Isolde, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Isolde, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Isolde, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Isolde, 1895. Isolde, or Iseult, was the female protagonist of a medieval chivalric romance centered on an adulterous love triangle. First published in The Studio for October 1895

Background imageIsolde Collection: Panel, England, 1901 / 25, Reproductions (Originals 1894 / 95). Creator: Unknown

Panel, England, 1901 / 25, Reproductions (Originals 1894 / 95). Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, 1901/25, Reproductions (Originals 1894/95). Cotton fabric, after designs by Aubrey Beardsley: The Peacock Skirt; The Black Cape; Isolde; A Suggested Reform in Ballet Costume; Mrs

Background imageIsolde Collection: The Cornish knight of the Round Table, Sir Tristram, departs from Iseult of Ireland (litho)

The Cornish knight of the Round Table, Sir Tristram, departs from Iseult of Ireland (litho)
3641284 The Cornish knight of the Round Table, Sir Tristram, departs from Iseult of Ireland (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIsolde Collection: The two gazed at each other, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub

The two gazed at each other, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502366 The two gazed at each other, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

Background imageIsolde Collection: Tristan and Isolde

Tristan and Isolde
3768913 Tristan and Isolde by Engels, Robert (1866-1926); (add.info.: Tristan and Isolde / Iseut-chapter called Le Gue Aventureux-illustrated by Robert Engels. Published by Kadar 1933)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Isolde (engraving)

Isolde (engraving)
5233014 Isolde (engraving) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isolde, from " The Studio, " by permission of Mr Charles Holme)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Isolde (colour litho)

Isolde (colour litho)
6000155 Isolde (colour litho) by Witzel, Joseph Rudolf (b.1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isolde. Illustration from Jugend)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Tristan (chromolitho)

Tristan (chromolitho)
735312 Tristan (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tristan. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Background imageIsolde Collection: The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving)

The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving)
1614627 The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain)

Background imageIsolde Collection: King Anguish gives Isolt to Sir Tristram, illustration from

King Anguish gives Isolt to Sir Tristram, illustration from
STC323618 King Anguish gives Isolt to Sir Tristram, illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905 (litho) by Curtis

Background imageIsolde Collection: Queen Iseult, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Queen Iseult, 1891 (oil on canvas)
CH401833 Queen Iseult, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Stott, William (1857-1900); 98.2x108.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageIsolde Collection: Belle Isoult and Sir Tristram drink the love draught, illustration from

Belle Isoult and Sir Tristram drink the love draught, illustration from
STC335739 Belle Isoult and Sir Tristram drink the love draught, illustration from The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (litho) by Pyle

Background imageIsolde Collection: Isolde (Tristan und Isolde) (chromolitho)

Isolde (Tristan und Isolde) (chromolitho)
735116 Isolde (Tristan und Isolde) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isolde (Tristan und Isolde)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Tristan and Isolde

Tristan and Isolde
A Repetition of Tristan and Isolde. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley Date: 1896

Background imageIsolde Collection: Isolde

Isolde
Illustration of a woman holding a drinking vessel. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley Date: 1890s

Background imageIsolde Collection: Detail from The Tristan hanging, 1370-1400 (wool)

Detail from The Tristan hanging, 1370-1400 (wool)
3738210 Detail from The Tristan hanging, 1370-1400 (wool) by German School, (14th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageIsolde Collection: Isolde and Brangane (colour litho)

Isolde and Brangane (colour litho)
3643411 Isolde and Brangane (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isolde and Brangane. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageIsolde Collection: The Yachting Accident in the Solent (engraving)

The Yachting Accident in the Solent (engraving)
1605703 The Yachting Accident in the Solent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yachting Accident in the Solent)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Isolde (colour litho)

Isolde (colour litho)
2780207 Isolde (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isolde. Illustration for Costume, Fanciful, Historical and Theatrical by Mrs Aria)

Background imageIsolde Collection: The contest between Tristan and Melot (colour litho)

The contest between Tristan and Melot (colour litho)
3643410 The contest between Tristan and Melot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The contest between Tristan and Melot)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Death of Tristan (colour litho)

Death of Tristan (colour litho)
3643407 Death of Tristan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Tristan. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageIsolde Collection: How Tristram abode at the court of King Anguish of Ireland

How Tristram abode at the court of King Anguish of Ireland
STC323616 How Tristram abode at the court of King Anguish of Ireland, illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905 (litho) by Curtis

Background imageIsolde Collection: The Lady Belle Isoult, illustration from The Story of the Champions of the Round

The Lady Belle Isoult, illustration from The Story of the Champions of the Round
STC335735 The Lady Belle Isoult, illustration from The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Background imageIsolde Collection: La Beale Isoud at Joyous Gard, illustration from Le Morte d Arthur, pub

La Beale Isoud at Joyous Gard, illustration from Le Morte d Arthur, pub
STC101458 La Beale Isoud at Joyous Gard, illustration from Le Morte d Arthur, pub. 1894 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageIsolde Collection: Sir Tristram and La Belle Iseult

Sir Tristram and La Belle Iseult
Ma55745 Sir Tristram and La Belle Iseult by Stillman, Marie Spartali (1844-1927); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageIsolde Collection: The Death of Sir Tristram (oil on canvas)

The Death of Sir Tristram (oil on canvas)
BIR150913 The Death of Sir Tristram (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 64.2x58.5 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageIsolde Collection: King Mark and the Belle Iseult, 1862 (w / c, gouache & gum arabic on paper)

King Mark and the Belle Iseult, 1862 (w / c, gouache & gum arabic on paper)
BIR100691 King Mark and the Belle Iseult, 1862 (w/c, gouache & gum arabic on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 58.2x55.7 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Detail from The Tristan hanging, 1370-1400 (wool)

Detail from The Tristan hanging, 1370-1400 (wool)
3738211 Detail from The Tristan hanging, 1370-1400 (wool) by German School, (14th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageIsolde Collection: The landing of Isolde (colour litho)

The landing of Isolde (colour litho)
3643409 The landing of Isolde (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The landing of Isolde. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageIsolde Collection: Miniatures from Gottfried von Strassburgs 13th Century Munich manuscript of Tristan und Isolde

Miniatures from Gottfried von Strassburgs 13th Century Munich manuscript of Tristan und Isolde (colour litho)
3646272 Miniatures from Gottfried von Strassburgs 13th Century Munich manuscript of Tristan und Isolde (colour litho) by German School

Background imageIsolde Collection: B. N. Ms. Fr 103 f. 1 Tristan and Iseult leave Ireland; Tristan drinks the potion

B. N. Ms. Fr 103 f. 1 Tristan and Iseult leave Ireland; Tristan drinks the potion
COB739 B.N.Ms. Fr 103 f.1 Tristan and Iseult leave Ireland; Tristan drinks the potion; the bodies of Tristan and Iseult are brought home to Ireland

Background imageIsolde Collection: Palamides appeared before her, illustration from Stories of King Arthur

Palamides appeared before her, illustration from Stories of King Arthur
STC323619 Palamides appeared before her, illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905 (litho) by Curtis

Background imageIsolde Collection: The two stood silent looking at each other (colour litho)

The two stood silent looking at each other (colour litho)
979609 The two stood silent looking at each other (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The two stood silent looking at each other)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Tristan hands Isolde the love potion (colour litho)

Tristan hands Isolde the love potion (colour litho)
3094435 Tristan hands Isolde the love potion (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tristan hands Isolde the love potion)

Background imageIsolde Collection: Murals in Peter Robinson restaurant: Tristan and Isolde (colour litho)

Murals in Peter Robinson restaurant: Tristan and Isolde (colour litho)
6031137 Murals in Peter Robinson restaurant: Tristan and Isolde (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tristan and Isolde)

Background imageIsolde Collection: The Wagnerites (lithograph)

The Wagnerites (lithograph)
3097863 The Wagnerites (lithograph) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wagnerites. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright



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"Isolde: A Tale of Love and Tragedy Across Centuries" From the ancient legends of Tristran & Isolde to the captivating artwork by Aubrey Beardsley, the name "Isolde" has been synonymous with passion and heartache. In c1895, Beardsley's portrayal mesmerized audiences with its intricate details and ethereal beauty. The timeless opera "Tristan & Isolde" composed by Wagner continues to enchant listeners today. The orchestral sketch for Act III showcases the emotional intensity that permeates this tragic love story. Frederick Augustus Sandys' painting "La Belle Isolde" captures her allure, leaving viewers captivated by her enigmatic gaze. Meanwhile, in a 15th-century vellum manuscript, we witness Isolde pleading with Queen Guinevere for protection, highlighting her vulnerability amidst a world filled with turmoil. In another depiction titled "Tristram and Iseult, " their forbidden love is evident as they navigate through obstacles fueled by destiny and a potent love potion. This theme is further explored in an illustration from The Savoy in 1896 where Tristan und Isolde's tale repeats itself endlessly. Aubrey Beardsley returns once again in his striking portrayal in 1895. His unique style adds depth to her character while showcasing his artistic prowess. An unknown artist's reproduction from 1901 transports us back to England during that era, reminding us of how deeply ingrained this legend became within society. Lastly, a lithograph depicts Sir Tristram departing from Iseult of Ireland—a poignant moment symbolizing sacrifice and unfulfilled desires. Throughout history, whether portrayed on canvas or sung on stage, the name "Isolde" evokes emotions ranging from longing to despair.