Shakesperean Collection

Ira Aldridge as Aaron the Moor in Titus Andronicus
Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) celebrated American Shakesperean actor who found fame on the stage in Victorian England. Date: circa 1852

Desdemona, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Othello
6116608 Desdemona, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Othello, ; (add.info.: Desdemona. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Othello)

Lady Anne Neville, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Richard III
6116597 Lady Anne Neville, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Richard III, ; (add.info.: Lady Anne Neville)

Katherine, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Taming of the Shrew
6116592 Katherine, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Taming of the Shrew; (add.info.: Katherine. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Taming of the Shrew)

Juliet, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet
6116605 Juliet, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet; (add.info.: Juliet. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet)

Anne Page, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play The Merry Wives of Windsor
6116587 Anne Page, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play The Merry Wives of Windsor, ; (add.info.: Anne Page)

Virgilia, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Coriolanus
6116599 Virgilia, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Coriolanus, ; (add.info.: Virgilia. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Coriolanus)

Lady Grey. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play King Henry VI, 1840 (engraving)
6116595 Lady Grey. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play King Henry VI, 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Lady Grey)

Cleopatra, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra
6116604 Cleopatra, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra, ; (add.info.: Cleopatra. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra)

Queen Katherine. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Henry VIII, 1840 (engraving)
6116598 Queen Katherine. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Henry VIII, 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Queen Katherine)

Lady Percy, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play King Henry IV
6116593 Lady Percy, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play King Henry IV; (add.info.: Lady Percy. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play King Henry IV)

Macbeth: Poster for 1914 production (colour litho)
BAL8324 Macbeth: Poster for 1914 production (colour litho) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: by Edmund Dulac)

Princess Katherine from King Henry V by William Shakespeare, illustration from the Shakespeare Gallery, c
6116594 Princess Katherine from King Henry V by William Shakespeare, illustration from the Shakespeare Gallery, c.1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Photo © Ken Welsh

Costume design for Romeo and Juliet, 1921 (gouache, gold & silver on cardboard)
BAL368881 Costume design for Romeo and Juliet, 1921 (gouache, gold & silver on cardboard) by Exter, Alexandra Alexandrovna (1882-1949); Regional M. Vrubel Art Museum, Omsk; Russian, out of copyright

And if we fail - we fail! Macbeth, page 7 from Elton
614764 And if we fail - we fail! Macbeth, page 7 from Eltons Comic All-my-nack, 1838 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Portia and Nerissa, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c
IL314892 Portia and Nerissa, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Studies in Make-Up, illustration from The King, June 1st 1901 (mixed media)
KAT324413 Studies in Make-Up, illustration from The King, June 1st 1901 (mixed media) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917)

Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) celebrated American Shakesperean actor who found fame on the stage in Victorian England

Lorenzo and Jessica, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c
IL314898 Lorenzo and Jessica, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

But thou, thou meagre lead, illustration from The Merchant of Venice
IL314895 But thou, thou meagre lead, illustration from The Merchant of Venice (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

You saw the mistress, I beheld the maid, illustration from
IL314896 You saw the mistress, I beheld the maid, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton

With Bated Breath and Whispering Humbleness, illustration from
IL314891 With Bated Breath and Whispering Humbleness, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton

Tell me not of mercy gaoler, look to him, illustration from
IL314889 Tell me not of mercy gaoler, look to him, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton

In which predicament, I say thou standst, illustration from
IL314899 In which predicament, I say thou standst, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton

The Wedding Feast, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c
IL314890 The Wedding Feast, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Meeting of Lear and Cordelia, 1784 (oil on canvas)
HEH372234 The Meeting of Lear and Cordelia, 1784 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 110.5x148 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Their are some shrewd contents in your same paper
IL314897 Their are some shrewd contents in your same paper, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton

Miranda. Principal female character from Shakespeares play The Tempest. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c. 1840
Miranda. Principal female character from Shakespeares play The Tempest. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Princess of France. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Loves Labours Lost. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Beatrice. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Much Ado About Nothing. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Hero. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Much Ado About Nothing. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Isabella. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Measure for Measure. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Titania. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Midsummer Nights Dream. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Katherine. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Taming of the Shrew. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Viola. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Twelfth Night. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c. 1840
Viola. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Twelfth Night. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Maria. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Twelfth Night. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c. 1840
Maria. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Twelfth Night. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Olivia. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Twelfth Night. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c. 1840
Olivia. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Twelfth Night. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Mrs. Page. Principal female character from Shakespeares play The Merry Wives of Windsor. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Helena. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Alls Well That Ends Well. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Rosalind. Principal female character from Shakespeares play As You Like It. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c. 1840
Rosalind. Principal female character from Shakespeares play As You Like It. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Celia. Principal female character from Shakespeares play As You Like It. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c. 1840
Celia. Principal female character from Shakespeares play As You Like It. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Silvia. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Two Gentlemen of Verona. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Jessica. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Merchant of Venice. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Mrs Ford. Principal female character from Shakespeares play The Merry Wives of Windsor. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

The Abbess. Principal female character from Shakespeares play Comedy of Errors. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Anne Page. Principal female character from Shakespeares play The Merry Wives of Windsor. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Perdita. Principal female character from Shakespeares play A Winters Tale. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c. 1840
Perdita. Principal female character from Shakespeares play A Winters Tale. From Shakespeare Gallery, published c.1840

Lady Grey. Principal female character from Shakespeares play King Henry VI

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"Shakespearean Splendor: A Glimpse into the Timeless World of The Bard" Step into a world where words dance, emotions soar, and characters come to life. From Ira Aldridge's captivating portrayal of Aaron the Moor in Titus Andronicus to Princess Katherine's enchanting presence in King Henry V, Shakespearean theater has always been a realm of unparalleled artistry. The intricately detailed costume design for Romeo and Juliet in 1921 transports us back to an era where love blossomed amidst feuding families. With gouache, gold, and silver on cardboard, every stroke captures the essence of passion and tragedy that defines this timeless tale. As we turn the pages of Elton's Macbeth on page 7, we are reminded that failure is not an option. The haunting image reminds us of the consequences that await those who dare challenge fate itself. Portia and Nerissa grace our eyes with their beauty as they navigate through the complexities of justice in The Merchant of Venice. This illustration from centuries ago serves as a testament to Shakespeare's ability to explore profound themes that resonate across time. In "Studies in Make-Up, " we witness the transformative power behind each brushstroke as actors prepare themselves for their roles, and is these meticulous details that bring characters like Ira Aldridge's Aaron or Lorenzo and Jessica from The Merchant of Venice alive before our very eyes. "But thou, thou meagre lead, " whispers one illustration from The Merchant of Venice - a reminder that appearances can be deceiving. In this world crafted by Shakespeare's pen, nothing is ever quite what it seems. With bated breath and whispering humbleness comes another scene captured within these pages - an invitation for audiences to immerse themselves fully into tales woven with intrigue and suspense. "Tell me not of mercy gaoler; look at him. " demands yet another illustration.