Shakespearean Collection

Shakespeares Bees by Pauline Baynes
William Shakespeare, lost in thought, and inspired by a swarm of honey bees as he writes Henry V

A Midsummer Nights Dream (Shakespeare, Act 4, Scene 1), November, 1857

Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds
5917334 Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds, 9th November 1843 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Shakespeare quotation on a greetings card (inside pages) -- Heaven give you many, many merry days (The Merry Wives of Windsor). With a colourful spray of flowers. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Jessica by Luke Fildes
A portrait of the Shakespeare character, Jessica from The Merchant of Venice by Sir Luke Fildes (1843-1918), part of a series of Shakespearean heroines painted by great Victorian artists for The

William Shakespeare on a Christmas card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare with a quotation on a Christmas card (front and back covers) -- Heaven bless you and prosper your affairs (Henry IV, Part 2)

William Shakespeare on a greetings card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare on a greetings card (front cover). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Falstaff Enacting Henry IV, c. 1834 (oil on canvas)
NYH150002 Falstaff Enacting Henry IV, c.1834 (oil on canvas) by Flagg, George Whiting (1816-97); 91.4x73.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Scene from Coriolanus (engraving)
961111 Scene from Coriolanus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Coriolanus, by William Shakespeare)

Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. Artist: Henry James Townsend
Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Oberon and Titania, 19th century. Oberon, King of the Fairies, and his consort, Titania, from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream

Cartoon, Henry Irving and F B Chatterton
Cartoon, Henry Irving (1838-1905), legendary actor-manager, and Frederick Balsir Chatterton (1834-1886), theatre manager, with a bust of Shakespeare in the background -- Shakespearian Experimenters

Orlando and the Wrestler, from As You Like It by William Shakespeare, engraved Charles W
XYC277387 Orlando and the Wrestler, from As You Like It by William Shakespeare, engraved Charles W. Sharpe (coloured engraving) by Maclise

The First Globe Theatre or Rose Theatre (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268070 The First Globe Theatre or Rose Theatre (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir Ralph Richardson as Timon of Athens
Sir Ralph Richardson (1902 - 1983), British stage and screen actor, drawn by Youngman Carter in the Shakespearean role of Timon of Athens

Goneril and Regan in King Lear Act I Scene I, 1902 (oil on canvas)
3956045 Goneril and Regan in King Lear Act I Scene I, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911); 76.8 x 44.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830. Creator: Henry Perronet Briggs
Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830

Timon and Apemantus, 1883. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Timon and Apemantus, 1883. Two characters from Shakespeares play Timon of Athens sitting under trees in the wilderness

Cartoon, Wilson Barrett, preparing to play Hamlet
Wilson Barrett (William Henry Barrett; 1846-1904), actor, theatre manager and playwright -- More Study! Seen here preparing to play Hamlet, to the consernation of Henry Irving

Shakespeare - Henry V - Pistol: Pish for thee, Iceland dog! circa 1830

Shakespeare - Alls Well That Ends Well - Bertram: This to my mother. circa 1830

Four Tragic Roles (engraving)
BAL7242 Four Tragic Roles (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: David Garrick (1717-79); ); English, out of copyright

Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c
XYC183001 Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), c.1857 (oil on canvas) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 91.4x121.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art

The Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark, after a drawing from Pennants London
XJF396092 The Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark, after a drawing from Pennants London, first published 1793, engraved by James Stow (c.1770-p.1820), published 1812 (engraving) by English School

Illustration for 'The Tempest' Act II, Scene 1, 1908 (w/c on paper)
CEC128102 Illustration for 'The Tempest' Act II, Scene 1, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 33.5x25.3 cm; The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

Julia Marlowe, 1865-1950, born Sarah Frances Frost. English-born American actress known for her interpretations of
2638512 Julia Marlowe, 1865-1950, born Sarah Frances Frost. English-born American actress known for her interpretations of William Shakespeare

"Master Slender and Anne Page", by Sir Augustus W. Callcott, R.A.,...South Kensington Museum, 1864
"Master Slender and Anne Page", by Sir Augustus W. Callcott, R.A., in the Sheepshanks Collection, South Kensington Museum, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Signor Rossi, the Italian Tragedian, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Signor Rossi, the Italian Tragedian, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Ambrosetti of Turin. Ernesto Rossi...a native of Leghorn...ran away from school in his boyhood to go on the stage

AI IMAGE - King Lear, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - King Lear, 2023. Main character from the tragedy of "King Lear" by William Shakespeare. Lear divides his power and land between two of his daughters

AI IMAGE - King Lear, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - King Lear, 2023. Main character from the tragedy of "King Lear" by William Shakespeare. Lear divides his power and land between two of his daughters

AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Leading character from "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare, (c1603)

AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Leading character from "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare, (c1603)

AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Leading character from "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare, (c1603)

AI IMAGE - The witches from "Macbeth", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The witches from "Macbeth", 2023. Double, double toil and trouble: Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. By the pricking of my thumbs

AI IMAGE - The witches from "Macbeth", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The witches from "Macbeth", 2023. Double, double toil and trouble: Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. By the pricking of my thumbs

AI IMAGE - King Lear, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - King Lear, 2023. Main character from the tragedy of "King Lear" by William Shakespeare. Lear divides his power and land between two of his daughters

AI IMAGE - Romeo and Juliet, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Romeo and Juliet, 2023. The two main characters in "Romeo and Juliet", a tragedy by William Shakespeare

AI IMAGE - King Lear, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - King Lear, 2023. Main character from the tragedy of "King Lear" by William Shakespeare. Lear divides his power and land between two of his daughters

"The Tempest": Prospero adrift, 1860. Creator: Unknown. "The Tempest": Prospero adrift, 1860
"The Tempest": Prospero adrift, 1860. This is a superbly got-up edition of that romantic play of our great bard which, as much as any, affords materials for illustration

Scene from "Macbeth", at the Princess Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Scene from "Macbeth", at the Princess Theatre, 1858. London stage production, showing...the Witch-Cauldron Scene...in the superb revival of "Macbeth

Hamlet, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Hamlet, 1851. "Prenez cette urne et jurez-moi sur elle..."Non ta mere, mon fils, ne fut point criminelle..."L'osez-vous, je vous crois!"

Gloucester and Princess Anne. Scene from Shakespeare's Richard III. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Gloucester and Princess Anne. Scene from Shakespeare's Richard III, unknown date

Mr. Compton, of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as "Touchstone", 1857. Creator: Joseph Swain. Mr
Mr. Compton, of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as "Touchstone", 1857. Portrait from a photograph by Mayall. Henry Compton...has played the whole of that fine round of characters which are

Mr. Charles Kean as "Hamlet", 1856. Creator: Unknown. Mr. Charles Kean as "Hamlet", 1856
Mr. Charles Kean as "Hamlet", 1856. Keane...had been led by both his parents to expect the inheritance of an ample fortune...But clouds had been gradually darkening

Scene from "King Richard the Second", at the Princess Theatre, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "King Richard the Second", at the Princess Theatre, 1857. London stage production of Shakespeare's "Richard II" with Charles Kean in the title role

Mr. Fritz Leiber in costume, 1919 Oct. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Fritz Leiber in costume, 1919 Oct. 11. American Shakespearean stage actor Fritz Reuter Leiber Sr

Mr. Fritz Leiber in costume, 1919 Oct. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Fritz Leiber in costume, 1919 Oct. 11. American Shakespearean stage actor Fritz Reuter Leiber Sr

Oberon and Titania, from A Midsummer Night's Dream, n.d. Creator: Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe
Oberon and Titania, from A Midsummer Night's Dream, n.d

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"Exploring the Shakespearean World: From Bees to Theatres" "Delve into the enchanting world of Shakespeare with 'Shakespeares Bees' by Pauline Baynes, a captivating illustration that unveils the hidden wonders within his works. " "Step back in time with a handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds, transporting you to an era where Shakespeare's words echoed through grand halls. " "A heartfelt message adorned with a Shakespeare quotation on a greetings card captures the timeless beauty and profound impact of his words on our lives. " "Immerse yourself in history as Falstaff enacts Henry IV in this stunning oil painting by c. 1834, capturing both the essence of Shakespeare's character and the artist's skillful brushstrokes. " "Anthony Hopkins mesmerizes audiences as he takes on Antony and Cleopatra at London's National Theatre in 1987, bringing to life one of Shakespeare's most passionate love stories. " "Luke Fildes' masterpiece 'Jessica' beautifully portrays one of Shakespeare's beloved characters from The Merchant of Venice, showcasing her strength and complexity through artistry. " "Even during Christmas festivities, William Shakespeare continues to inspire us with his presence on greeting cards, reminding us that his legacy transcends time and seasons. " "'A Midsummer Night's Dream, ' Act 4 Scene 1 comes alive in November 1857 through an exquisite portrayal that transports viewers into the magical realm created by Shakespeare himself. " "Henry James Townsend captures Ariel from 'The Tempest' in this remarkable artwork from c1870, allowing us to glimpse into the ethereal world inhabited by spirits under Prospero’s command. " "Intriguing cartoon featuring Henry Irving and F B Chatterton brings humor while paying homage to two legendary figures who brought countless Shakespearian characters to life. "