Pygmalion Collection (#3)

Edmund Gurney as Alfred Doolittle in Pygmalion, 1914
Impression of Edmund Gurney in the role of Alfred Doolittle in the George Bernard Shaw play, Pygmalion, which opened in London at His Majestys Theatre on 11 April 1914. Date: 1914

Premiere of Pygmalion in London, 1914
Front cover of The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News reporting on the premier in London of a new play, Pygmalion, by George Bernard Shaw with Mrs Patrick Campbell in the role of Eliza Doolittle

Gilbert: Pygmalion and Galatea
Pygmalion and Galatea: a poster advertising a performance in Oxford. Date: 1894

Herbert Tree and Mrs Patrick Campbell in Pygmalion, 1914
Impression of Sir Herbert Tree in the role of Professor Higgins, and Mrs Patrick Campbell as Eliza Doolittle in the George Bernard Shaw play, Pygmalion

Geraldine Oliffe as Mrs Pearce in Pygmalion, 1914
Impression of actress Geraldine Oliffe in the role of Mrs Pearce, housekeeper to Professor Higgins in the George Bernard Shaw play, Pygmalion

Mrs Patrick Campbell as Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion, 1914
Impression of Mrs Patrick Campbell in the role of Eliza Doolittle in George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion, which opened in London for the first time at His Majestys Theatre on 11 April 1914. Date: 1914

Herbert Tree as Professor Higgins in Pygmalion, 1914
Impression of the actor Sir Herbert Tree in the role of Professor Higgins in George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion first staged in London on 11 April 1914. Date: 1914

Pygmalion drawn by Tony Sarg
Scenes from Pygmalion, the play by George Bernard Shaw which opened at His Majestys Theatre in London on 11 April 1914. The sketches drawn by Tony Sarg show the various characters including Mrs

Scene from Pygmalion by Tony Sarg
Sir Herbert Tree in the role of Professor Higgins and Mrs Patrick Campbell as Eliza Doolittle in George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion which opened in London at His Majestys Theatre on 11 April 1914

Edmund Gurney as Alfred Doolittle in Pygmalion
Edmund Gurney in the role of Alfred Doolittle in George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion which first opened in London on 11 April 1914 starring Mrs Patrick Campbell and Sir Herbert Tree as Eliza Doolittle

Pygmalion 1662 Brush gray black wash heightened
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Pygmalion Galatea ca 1890 Oil canvas 35 x 27
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Pygmalion Game Mythology Jeu de la Mythologie
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Pygmalion Galatea 17th century Pen light brown ink
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Pygmalion Galatea Brown chalk 13 7 / 8 x 8 3 / 4
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Source Size = 1683 x 2450
PLAYS OF THE DAY: Pygmalion

Going to Business (Going to the City), c. 1879 (panel)
BAL8503 Going to Business (Going to the City), c.1879 (panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 43.8x25.4 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Honora Daumier (French, 1808 - 1879), Pygmalion, 1842, lithograph
Honora© Daumier (French, 1808 - 1879), Pygmalion, 1842, lithograph

Pygmalion and Galatea; Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes (Francisco de Goya), Spanish, 1746 - 1828; possibly about 1812 - 1820; Brush and sepia wash; 20.5 x 14.1 cm (8 1/16 x 5 9/16 in.)

PYGMALION. Pygmalion falling in love with his sculpture: French ms. illumination, c1405

PYGMALION & GALATEA. Pygmalion embracing his sculpture: French ms. illumination, c1405

Mrs Patrick Campbell (1865-1940) English actress. Created the title role in the problem play The Second Mrs Tanqueray by Arthur Wing Pineros (1893) and Eliza in Pygmalion (1914)

The Romance of the Rose. s. XIV. How Pygmalion
" The Romance of the Rose. s.XIV. " How Pygmalion "

PYGMALION AND GALATEA. Wood engraving, 1930, by Eric Gill

Poster advertising Pygmalion for babys first toys
Poster advertising a shop called Pygmalion for babys first toys, open throughout the month of December

Pygmalion & Statue
Although he detests women on principle, the sculptor Pygmalion falls in love with his statue, and Aphrodite brings her to life, they marry, have a child Paphia

Mrs Campbell / Carew 1914
MRS PATRICK CAMPBELL English actress as Eliza Doolittle in Shaws Pygmalion

Pygmalion
The review of the opening of Pygmalion at His Majestys Theatre. A Bernard Shaw production

Mrs Campbell / Eliza 1914
MRS PATRICK CAMPBELL English actress as Eliza Doolittle in the first performance of Shaws Pygmalion in 1914

Model Comes to Life 1919
The modern artist whose Venus came to life

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"Pygmalion: George Bernard Shaw's Timeless Tale of Transformation" Step into the world of "Pygmalion, " a play by George Bernard Shaw that first captivated audiences in 1914. Inspired by the ancient Greek myth and Galatea, this thought-provoking masterpiece explores themes of class, identity, and societal expectations. The story revolves around Professor Henry Higgins, a linguistic expert who takes on the challenge of transforming Eliza Doolittle, a lower-class flower girl with a strong Cockney accent, into a refined lady. As their relationship evolves, tensions rise as Eliza battles against her own transformation while confronting issues of self-worth and independence. Shaw's brilliant portrayal sheds light on the complexities of social hierarchies and challenges conventional notions about one's racial type or background. The character Lady Tatters represents society's obsession with appearances and superficial judgments. Throughout history, artists like Jean-Leon Gerome and Anne Louis Girodet de Roucy Trioson have depicted Pygmalion and Galatea in various forms - from paintings to sculptures - symbolizing humanity's desire to mold others according to their ideals. In 1914, Edmund Gurney brought Alfred Doolittle to life on stage during the premiere of "Pygmalion" in London. This groundbreaking production paved the way for future adaptations that would continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. One notable performance came years later when Julie Andrews took on the role of Eliza Doolittle at just 24 years old in "My Fair Lady. " Her portrayal showcased both vulnerability and strength as she navigated through an oppressive society determined to define her worth based solely on her origins. As we delve into this captivating tale set against Covent Garden's backdrop filled with coster girls selling flowers, let us reflect upon our own prejudices and biases.