William Shakespeare Collection (page 7)

Orlando addressing the guests, Illustration for "As You Like It", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5354606 Orlando addressing the guests, Illustration for "As You Like It", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Orlando addressing the guests)

The triumphal arrival of Volumnia and Virgilia, Illustration for "Coriolanus"
AIS5354605 The triumphal arrival of Volumnia and Virgilia, Illustration for "Coriolanus", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Rosalind gives her necklace to Orlando: "Sir, wear this in my memory"
AIS5354593 Rosalind gives her necklace to Orlando: "Sir, wear this in my memory", Illustration for "As You Like It", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Cassio and Bianca, Illustration for "Othello", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving)
AIS5353958 Cassio and Bianca, Illustration for "Othello", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Cassio and Bianca)

William Shakespeare, from 'from the book The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain...'
5322613 William Shakespeare, from 'from the book The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain...', 1813 (engraving) by English School

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)

As You Like It
5308139 As You Like It.; (add.info.: Title page for 'As You Like It' by William Shakespeare. As You Like It is a pastoral comedy)

A Winter's Tale
5308137 A Winter's Tale.; (add.info.: Title page for 'A Winter's Tale' by William Shakespeare. A Winter's Tale is one of Shakespeare's comedies)

Shakespeare Jubilee, held in Stratford-upon-Avon 6-8 September 1769, Warwickshire, England
3929136 Shakespeare Jubilee, held in Stratford-upon-Avon 6-8 September 1769, Warwickshire, England, from Old England: A Pictorial Museum, pub

Antony and Cleopatra, c1900 (photo)
2450011 Antony and Cleopatra, c1900 (photo); (add.info.: Literature. The english actor Frank Benson playing Mark Anthony. Antony and Cleopatra, play by William Shakespeare)

Music. Hamlet, opera by Ambroise Thomas inspired by the play of William Shakespeare
3434615 Music. Hamlet, opera by Ambroise Thomas inspired by the play of William Shakespeare. Poster by Alphonse de Neuville, France, 1869

Oak and Myrtle (Measure for Measure). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633860 Oak and Myrtle (Measure for Measure). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Honeysuckles (Much Ado About Nothing). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633852 Honeysuckles (Much Ado About Nothing). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Small Flower or poppy (Romeo and Juliet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633718 Small Flower or poppy (Romeo and Juliet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Roses of the Spring (primrose or cowslip). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633867 Roses of the Spring (primrose or cowslip). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Briers, Furzes, Gorse and Thorn (The Tempest). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633830 Briers, Furzes, Gorse and Thorn (The Tempest). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Lavender, Mines, Savory, Marjoram and Marigold (Winter's Tale). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633811 Lavender, Mines, Savory, Marjoram and Marigold (Winter's Tale). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Willow, Crow flowers, Nettles, Daisies, and Long-purples (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633703 Willow, Crow flowers, Nettles, Daisies, and Long-purples (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Rosemary, Pansies, Fennel, Columbines, Rue, Daisy and Violets (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633701 Rosemary, Pansies, Fennel, Columbines, Rue, Daisy and Violets (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Miss Carlotta Leclercq as Perdita, Greek shepherdess, in Shakespeare's " A Winter's Tale." Leclercq
FLO4655604 Miss Carlotta Leclercq as Perdita, Greek shepherdess, in Shakespeare's " A Winter's Tale." Leclercq (1838-1893) was a daughter of Charles Leclercq

Samuel Phelps
3733627 Samuel Phelps.; (add.info.: Portrait of Samuel Phelps (1804-1878) an English actor and theatre manager. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ophelie (fictional character) in the opera Hamlet after William Shakespeare's tragedie
DUV4199270 Ophelie (fictional character) in the opera Hamlet after William Shakespeare's tragedie. Alphabet (ABC or abecedary) of female names on the theme: feminine costumes and operas

Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 5 (engraving)
8631812 Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 5 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 5)

Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, Scene 3 (engraving)
8631808 Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, Scene 3 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, Scene 3)

Fairness which strikes the eye (colour litho)
8677201 Fairness which strikes the eye (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairness which strikes the eye. Cymbeline V5)

Macbeth (colour litho)
8655864 Macbeth (colour litho) by Carter, Sydney (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Shakespeare. Characters from Macbeth by William Shakespeare)

Sketches from Shakespeare (colour litho)
8655863 Sketches from Shakespeare (colour litho) by Carter, Sydney (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Shakespeare. Characters from "Othello" by William Shakespeare)

A Winter's Tale (colour litho)
8655860 A Winter's Tale (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Shakespeare. Characters from A Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare)

Scene from King Lear (litho)
8655662 Scene from King Lear (litho) by Green, Henry Hawes Craven (1837-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeare's King Lear (Act IV, Scene 3)

King Lear (litho)
8655655 King Lear (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English actor Henry Irving in the title role in King Lear)

Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor (b/w photo)
8672104 Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene 4 (litho)
8648410 William Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene 4 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene 4)

William Shakespeare's play: Richard III (colour litho)
8648388 William Shakespeare's play: Richard III (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Pity, you ancient stones)

William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Coriolanus, Act V, Scene 3 (litho)
8648403 William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Coriolanus, Act V, Scene 3 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tragedy of Coriolanus, Act V)

Shakespearian Characters, one of two illustrations (litho)
8641362 Shakespearian Characters, one of two illustrations (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespearian Characters, one of two illustrations)

The Constable of the Watch with his dog. In Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Sc 3 Dogberry is such a officer
532659 The Constable of the Watch with his dog. In Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Sc 3 Dogberry is such a officer. Early 17th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shakespeare Othello Act 2: Othello welcoming Desdemona to Cyprus. 19th century engraving
534061 Shakespeare Othello Act 2: Othello welcoming Desdemona to Cyprus. 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shakespeare Hamlet Act l Sc 5. Hamlet seeing his father's ghost on the battlements of Elsinore Castle
534047 Shakespeare Hamlet Act l Sc 5. Hamlet seeing his father's ghost on the battlements of Elsinore Castle. 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Episodes of the life of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) engraving by Ferdinand Delannoy after a drawing by G
1737325 Episodes of the life of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) engraving by Ferdinand Delannoy after a drawing by G. Staal

The Revival of "Julius Caesar" at Her Majesty's Theatre, the Death of Caesar (engraving)
1600155 The Revival of "Julius Caesar" at Her Majesty's Theatre, the Death of Caesar (engraving) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shakspeare Illustrated (litho)
8662990 Shakspeare Illustrated (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakspeare Illustrated. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Shakespearian Series: The Birthplace, Shakespeare's Birth Room (colour litho)
8669394 Shakespearian Series: The Birthplace, Shakespeare's Birth Room (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birthplace)

Shakespearian Series: Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shottery (colour litho)
8668802 Shakespearian Series: Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shottery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shottery)

Shakespearian Series: Stratford-upon-Avon, The Shakespeare Memorial (colour litho)
8668792 Shakespearian Series: Stratford-upon-Avon, The Shakespeare Memorial (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stratford-upon-Avon)

Shakespearian Series: Shakespeare's Monument, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford (colour litho)
8668790 Shakespearian Series: Shakespeare's Monument, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare's Monument)

Shakespearian Series: Stratford-upon-Avon, Guild Hall and Grammar School (colour litho)
8668786 Shakespearian Series: Stratford-upon-Avon, Guild Hall and Grammar School (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stratford-upon-Avon)

Shakespearian Series: Stratford-upon-Avon Church, The Font, etc (colour litho)
8668785 Shakespearian Series: Stratford-upon-Avon Church, The Font, etc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stratford-upon-Avon Church, The Font, etc)

Shakespearian Series: Shakespeare before Sir Thomas Lucy (colour litho)
8668783 Shakespearian Series: Shakespeare before Sir Thomas Lucy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare before Sir Thomas Lucy)

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William Shakespeare, the legendary playwright and poet, continues to captivate audiences even centuries after his time. His works have become timeless classics, inspiring countless adaptations and interpretations across various art forms. In John William Waterhouse's painting "Miranda. The Tempest, " we see the enchanting character from Shakespeare's play brought to life with vivid colors and intricate details. This portrayal reminds us of the magic and mystery that permeate his works. Verdi's opera Otello also pays homage to Shakespeare's genius, as depicted in the poster for its first performance at Teatro Fenice. It showcases the power of music in conveying emotions similar to those found in Shakespearean tragedies. The actors on stage during Shakespeare's era were instrumental in bringing his words alive for eager audiences. Their performances transported viewers into worlds filled with passion, tragedy, and comedy - a testament to both their talent and Shakespeare's ability to craft compelling characters. Max Jacob's artwork depicting Hamlet captures the brooding nature of this iconic character who grapples with existential questions. It serves as a reminder of how deeply human emotions are explored within Shakespearean plays. Giuseppe Verdi further immortalized one of Shakespeare's most tragic tales through his opera Otello. In an illustration for this masterpiece, we witness Desdemona, Othello, and Iago entangled in a web of deceit and jealousy – themes that continue to resonate today. Handbills advertising performances like Hamlet at Theatre Leeds demonstrate how popular these plays were during their time. They attracted diverse crowds who eagerly awaited each new production by this masterful playwright. Shakespeare not only excelled at crafting intense dramas but also delighted audiences with comedic gems such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The four fairy costumes showcased here remind us of the whimsical charm present throughout this beloved play. In Falstaff Enacting Henry IV by unknown artist c1834 (oil on canvas), we glimpse another facet of Shakespeare's genius – his ability to create memorable and complex characters.