Shakespearian Collection

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

Four Fairy Costumes for "A Midsummer Nights Dream"
SC36463 Four Fairy Costumes for " A Midsummer Nights Dream" produced by Robert Courtneidge at the Princes Theatre, Manchester, 1896-1903 by Wilhelm, C

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

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

"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society... 1862)
"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862)

Titania, Queen of the Fairies. Costume design for "A Midsummer Night
SC36443 Titania, Queen of the Fairies. Costume design for " A Midsummer Nights Dream" produced by Robert Courtneidge at the Princes Theatre, Manchester by Wilhelm, C

Oberon, costume design for "A Midsummer Nights Dream"
SC36468 Oberon, costume design for " A Midsummer Nights Dream", produced by R Courtneidge at the Princes Theatre, Manchester by Wilhelm, C

G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. George Steevens (1736-1800) English Shakespearean commentator and director of the East India Company, educated at Eton College and at Kings College, Cambridge

Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. John Henderson (1747-1785) English actor, known as a great Shakesperean actor. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Scene from Shakespeares " Henry VI", (act II scene V). Richard Plantagenet enters a cell in the Tower of London to find Edmund Mortimer lying

Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies dancing, 1786. Artist: William Blake
Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies dancing, 1786. The portrait is part of the collection of the Tate Modern. From Georgian Art (1760-1820) - Burlington Magazine Monograph III, by. [B. T

Romeo and Juliet, c1880-1882. Artist: Hans Makart
Romeo and Juliet, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Portia, 1891. Artist: Fanny Bowers
Portia, 1891. The heroine from The Merchant of Venice. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave,s Hart & C

Scene from The Merchant of Venice
Ernest Milton (1890-1974) as Shylock and Lydia Sherwood (1906-1989) as Jessica, in a production of The Merchant of Venice at the St James's Theatre. Date: 1932

John Barrymore and Fay Compton
Actors John Barrymore (1882-1942) and Fay Compton (1894-1978) in their roles as Hamlet and Ophelia for a production soon to open at the Haymarket Theatre in London. Date: 1925

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Sketch depicting a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Date: 1939

Sir Herbert Tree and Miss Evelyn Millard
Sir Herbert Tree (1852-1917) as Mark Antony and Miss Evelyn Millard (1869-1941) as Portia, in publicity for a production of Julius Caesar at His Majesty's Theatre in London. Date: 1910

A model of the Globe Theatre, created by John Cranford Adams (1903-1986). Date: 1954

Costumes designed by James Bailey for an Old Vic production of "Twelfth Night". Olivia's dress is painted nylon gauze. Date: 1954

The Weird Sisters (Shakespeare, MacBeth, Act 1, Scene 3), March 10, 1785. Creator: John Raphael Smith
The Weird Sisters (Shakespeare, MacBeth, Act 1, Scene 3), March 10, 1785

Miss Younge, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Love, and Mr. Waldron, in the Characters of Viola, Sir... March 1, 1774
Miss Younge, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Love, and Mr. Waldron, in the Characters of Viola, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Sir Toby Belch, and Fabian (Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act 3, Scene 4), March 1, 1774

Picking of the Red and White Roses (Shakespeare, King Henry VI, first published 1795; reissued 1852)
Picking of the Red and White Roses (Shakespeare, King Henry the Sixth, Part 1, Act 2, Scene 4), first published 1795; reissued 1852

Mr. Macklin in the Character of Shylock, in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice, 1775. Creator: John Lodge
Mr. Macklin in the Character of Shylock, in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice, 1775

Edmund Kean as Richard III, 1815-1833. Creator: John Byrne
Edmund Kean as Richard III, 1815-1833

Mr. Henderson in the Character of Macbeth, 1787. Creator: John Jones
Mr. Henderson in the Character of Macbeth, 1787

Falstaff at Hernes Oak (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 5, Scene 5), May 30, 1793. Creator: Michele Beneditti
Falstaff at Hernes Oak (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 5, Scene 5), May 30, 1793

Antony and Cleopatra, Act 1, Scene 2: Charmian-"Good Sir, give me good fortune", January 1, 1817
Antony and Cleopatra, Act 1, Scene 2: Charmian-" Good Sir, give me good fortune", January 1, 1817

Rosalind, Celia & Touchstone (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 2), June 1, 1792. Creator: John Chapman
Rosalind, Celia & Touchstone (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 2), June 1, 1792

Ophelia, girl playing Shakespearian character (photo)
667728 Ophelia, girl playing Shakespearian character (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ophelia, girl playing Shakespearian character)

Lady Macbeth (Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 5), first published 1800; reissued 1852. Creator: James Parker
Lady Macbeth (Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 5), first published 1800; reissued 1852

Miss O Neill as Juliet, May 29, 1815. Creator: James Godby
Miss O Neill as Juliet, May 29, 1815

Isabella and Angelo (Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, Act 2, Scene 2), 1794. 1794. Creator: James Fittler
Isabella and Angelo (Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, Act 2, Scene 2), 1794

The Banquet (Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 3, Scene 3), October 10, 1786. Creator: John Baldrey
The Banquet (Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 3, Scene 3), October 10, 1786

Falstaff Rising Slowly (Shakespeare, First Part of King Henry IV, Act 5, Scene 4), June 4, 1794. Creator: James Neagle
Falstaff Rising Slowly (Shakespeare, First Part of King Henry IV, Act 5, Scene 4), June 4, 1794

Shakespeare Ewer and Basin, England, Ewer: 1873, Basin: 1871. Creator: Minton
Shakespeare Ewer and Basin, England, Ewer: 1873, Basin: 1871

Shakespeares Seven Ages (of Man) (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1805. Creator: Unknown
Shakespeares Seven Ages (of Man) (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1805. Engraved by John Slack after paintings by Robert Smirke

David Garrick as King Lear, c. 1815. Creator: Richard Westall
David Garrick as King Lear, c. 1815

Miss O Neill as Juliet, May 30, 1816. Creator: Frederick Christian Lewis
Miss O Neill as Juliet, May 30, 1816

Flowers from Shakespeares Garden (colour litho)
3097941 Flowers from Shakespeares Garden (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Flowers from Shakespeares Garden (Cassell)

Flowers from Shakespeares Garden (colour litho)
3097937 Flowers from Shakespeares Garden (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Flowers from Shakespeares Garden (Cassell)

Juliet on the Balcony, 1875 (oil on canvas)
6198037 Juliet on the Balcony, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Thomas-Francis (1819-95); 152.4x101.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

The Five Gables, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727525 The Five Gables, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Gables, Stratford-on-Avon)

Shakespearian greetings card (chromolitho)
730494 Shakespearian greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespearian greetings card)

A Forester, costume design for "As You Like It", produced by R
SC36477 A Forester, costume design for " As You Like It", produced by R. Courtneidge at the Princes Theatre, Manchester by Wilhelm, C

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"Shakespearian Splendor: A Glimpse into the World of Shakespearean Theatre" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Shakespearean theatre. From whimsical fairy costumes to iconic scenes, this collection transports us to a bygone era filled with magic and drama. In "A Midsummer Night's Dream, " Act 4, Scene 1 comes alive as we witness four exquisite fairy costumes. These ethereal creations capture the essence of Shakespeare's beloved play, where mischief and love intertwine under moonlit skies. The allure continues with Ariel from "The Tempest. " Painted by Henry James Townsend in c1870, this portrayal captures the spirit of a mischievous sprite who enchants both characters on stage and audiences alike. Henry Irving and F B Chatterton are immortalized in a charming cartoon that showcases their undeniable talent. As they bring Shakespeare's words to life, their performances leave an indelible mark on theater history. Ira Aldridge takes center stage as Othello in an evocative portrait created by Henry Perronet Briggs. This powerful depiction reminds us of the profound impact that diverse actors have had on interpreting Shakespeare's timeless works throughout history. Sir John Gilbert's masterpiece depicts Timon and Apemantus sharing a poignant moment. The artist skillfully captures their contrasting personalities while exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, and greed found within "Timon of Athens. " Oberon and Titania grace our presence next—a mesmerizing image from the 19th century that encapsulates their otherworldly beauty. Their intricate costumes transport us to a realm where fairies reign supreme amidst dreams woven by William Shakespeare himself. "The Merchant of Venice" unfolds before our eyes through an intricately detailed scene captured by an unknown artist. We can almost hear Shylock delivering his famous monologue as we delve into one of literature's most complex characters.