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Thomas Stothard The Return of Othello, 'Othello,' Act II, Scene II
Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
The Return of Othello, 'Othello,' Act II, Scene II
ca. 1799
Not on view
Robert Smirke The Seven Ages of Man: Second Childishness, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
The Seven Ages of Man: Second Childishness, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
between 1798 and 1801
Not on view
unknown artist Cordelia Championed by the Earl of Kent, from Shakespeare's "King Lear," I, i
unknown artist, eighteenth century
Cordelia Championed by the Earl of Kent, from Shakespeare's "King Lear," I, i
between 1770 and 1780
On view
Thomas Stothard Prospero, Miranda and Ariel, from "The Tempest," Act I, scene ii
Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
Prospero, Miranda and Ariel, from "The Tempest," Act I, scene ii
ca. 1799
Not on view
John Cawse Falstaff and the recruits, from "Henry IV, Part II"
John Cawse, 1779–1862, British
Falstaff and the recruits, from "Henry IV, Part II"
ca. 1818
On view
Edward Alcock Portia and Shylock, from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice", IV, i
Edward Alcock, active 1750–ca. 1778, British
Portia and Shylock, from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice", IV, i
ca. 1778
Not on view
James Northcote Master Betty as Hamlet, before a Bust of Shakespeare
James Northcote, 1746–1831, British
Master Betty as Hamlet, before a Bust of Shakespeare
between 1804 and 1806
On view
Robert Smirke The Seven Ages of Man: The Infant, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
The Seven Ages of Man: The Infant, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
between 1798 and 1801
Not on view
Charles Hunt Children Acting the 'Play Scene' from "Hamlet," Act II, Scene ii
Charles Hunt, 1803–1877, British
Children Acting the 'Play Scene' from "Hamlet," Act II, Scene ii
1863
Not on view
Joseph Noel Paton Puck and Fairies, from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Joseph Noel Paton, 1821–1901, British
Puck and Fairies, from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
ca. 1850
Not on view
unknown artist Prospero, Miranda and Ariel, from "The Tempest"
unknown artist, eighteenth century
Prospero, Miranda and Ariel, from "The Tempest"
ca. 1780
Not on view
Gilbert Stuart Newton Shylock and Jessica from the 'Merchant of Venice,' II, ii
Gilbert Stuart Newton, 1794–1835, British
Shylock and Jessica from the 'Merchant of Venice,' II, ii
1830
Not on view
Robert Smirke The Seven Ages of Man: The Justice, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
The Seven Ages of Man: The Justice, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
between 1798 and 1801
Not on view
Robert Smirke The Seven Ages of Man: The Pantaloon, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
The Seven Ages of Man: The Pantaloon, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
between 1798 and 1801
Not on view
James Stephanoff Falstaff at Herne's Oak, from "The Merry Wives of Windsor," Act V, Scene v
James Stephanoff, 1787–1874, British
Falstaff at Herne's Oak, from "The Merry Wives of Windsor," Act V, Scene v
1832
Not on view
Johann Heinrich Ramberg Olivia, Maria and Malvolio from "Twelfth Night," Act III, Scene iv
Johann Heinrich Ramberg, 1763–1840, German, active in Britain (1781–88)
Olivia, Maria and Malvolio from "Twelfth Night," Act III, Scene iv
1789
Not on view
George Cruikshank Herne's Oak from 'The Merry Wives of Windsor,' V, v
George Cruikshank, 1792–1878, British
Herne's Oak from 'The Merry Wives of Windsor,' V, v
ca. 1857
Not on view
unknown artist Procession of Characters from Shakespeare's Plays
unknown artist, nineteenth century
Procession of Characters from Shakespeare's Plays
ca. 1840
On view
Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg Falstaff with the Body of Hotspur
Attributed to Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg, 1740–1812, French, active in Britain (from 1771)
Falstaff with the Body of Hotspur
ca. 1786
Not on view
Robert Smirke The Seven Ages of Man: The Lover, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
The Seven Ages of Man: The Lover, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
between 1798 and 1801
Not on view
Pieter van Bleeck Mrs. Cibber as Cordelia
Pieter van Bleeck, 1700–1764, Dutch, active in Britain (from 1723)
Mrs. Cibber as Cordelia
ca. 1755
Not on view
John S. Clifton Buck Washing on Datchet Mead from 'The Merry Wives of Windsor,' III, v
John S. Clifton, active 1852–1869, British
Buck Washing on Datchet Mead from 'The Merry Wives of Windsor,' III, v
1849
Not on view
George Cruikshank The First Appearance of William Shakespeare on the Stage of the Globe Theatre
George Cruikshank, 1792–1878, British
The First Appearance of William Shakespeare on the Stage of the Globe Theatre
1864 to 1865
Not on view
Robert Smirke The Seven Ages of Man: The Schoolboy, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
The Seven Ages of Man: The Schoolboy, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
between 1798 and 1801
Not on view
Herbert Stoppelaer Shylock and Tubal from "The Merchant of Venice"
Herbert Stoppelaer, active 1730–1775, Irish
Shylock and Tubal from "The Merchant of Venice"
1767 to 1769
Not on view
Thomas Stothard Oberon and Titania from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Act IV, Scene i
Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
Oberon and Titania from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Act IV, Scene i
1806
Not on view
Benjamin Wilson David Garrick and George Anne Bellamy in "Romeo and Juliet", Act V, Scene iii
Benjamin Wilson, 1721–1788, British
David Garrick and George Anne Bellamy in "Romeo and Juliet", Act V, Scene iii
1753
Not on view
William Hodges Jaques and the Wounded Stag: 'As You Like It,' Act II, Scene I
Landscape by William Hodges, 1744–1797, British
Jaques and the Wounded Stag: 'As You Like It,' Act II, Scene I
1790
Not on view
James Smetham Imogen and the Shepherds, 'Cymbeline,' Act IV, scene II
James Smetham, 1821–1889, British
Imogen and the Shepherds, 'Cymbeline,' Act IV, scene II
ca. 1874
Not on view
John Atkinson Grimshaw "The Lady of Shalott"
John Atkinson Grimshaw, 1836–1893, British
"The Lady of Shalott"
ca. 1875
On view
William Artaud 'The Triumph of Mercy,' from Collins' 'Ode To Mercy'
William Artaud, 1763–1823, British
'The Triumph of Mercy,' from Collins' 'Ode To Mercy'
1788 to 1790
Not on view
Charles Reuben Ryley 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' Vol. I, Chap. VIII: Dining in the Hayfields' (Surprised by Mr. Thornhill's Chaplain)
Charles Reuben Ryley, 1752–1798, British
'The Vicar of Wakefield,' Vol. I, Chap. VIII: Dining in the Hayfields' (Surprised by Mr. Thornhill's Chaplain)
1786
On view
Johan Joseph Zoffany RA David Garrick and his wife by his Temple to Shakespeare, Hampton
Johan Joseph Zoffany RA, 1733–1810, German, active in Britain (from 1760)
David Garrick and his wife by his Temple to Shakespeare, Hampton
ca. 1762
Not on view
Robert Smirke The Seven Ages of Man: The Soldier, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
The Seven Ages of Man: The Soldier, 'As You Like It,' II, vii
between 1798 and 1801
Not on view
Pieter van Bleeck Mrs. Cibber as Cordelia
Pieter van Bleeck, 1700–1764, Dutch, active in Britain (from 1723)
Mrs. Cibber as Cordelia
1755
On view
Richard Parkes Bonington A Knight and Page (from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s “Götz von Berlichingen” )
Richard Parkes Bonington, 1802–1828, British
A Knight and Page (from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s “Götz von Berlichingen” )
ca. 1826
Not on view
Walter Richard Sickert A Theatrical Incident: "As You Like It"
Walter Richard Sickert, 1860–1942, British, born in Germany
A Theatrical Incident: "As You Like It"
1938
Not on view
Benjamin van der Gucht Henry Woodward as Petruchio in Catherine and Petruchio, a version by Garrick of "The Taming of the Shrew"
Benjamin van der Gucht, 1753–1794, British
Henry Woodward as Petruchio in Catherine and Petruchio, a version by Garrick of "The Taming of the Shrew"
between 1773 and 1774
Not on view
Walter Crane The Lady of Shalott
Walter Crane, 1845–1915, British
The Lady of Shalott
1862
On view
Joseph Wright of Derby Virgil's Tomb by Moonlight, with Silius Italicus
Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734–1797, British, active in Italy (1773–75)
Virgil's Tomb by Moonlight, with Silius Italicus
1779
Not on view
Charles Reuben Ryley 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' Vol. II, Chap. III: The Return of Olivia
Charles Reuben Ryley, 1752–1798, British
'The Vicar of Wakefield,' Vol. II, Chap. III: The Return of Olivia
1786
On view
Johan Joseph Zoffany RA Edward Shuter, John Beard, and John Dunstall in Isaac Bickerton's "Love in a Village"
Johan Joseph Zoffany RA, 1733–1810, German, active in Britain (from 1760)
Edward Shuter, John Beard, and John Dunstall in Isaac Bickerton's "Love in a Village"
1767
Not on view
Benjamin West The Cave of Despair
Benjamin West, 1738–1820, American, active in Britain (from 1763)
The Cave of Despair
1772
Not on view
Gilbert Stuart Newton Captain Macheath Upbraided by Polly and Lucy in the 'Beggar's Opera', 1826
Gilbert Stuart Newton, 1794–1835, British
Captain Macheath Upbraided by Polly and Lucy in the 'Beggar's Opera', 1826
1826
Not on view
Benjamin West Cymon and Iphigenia
Benjamin West, 1738–1820, American, active in Britain (from 1763)
Cymon and Iphigenia
ca. 1766
On view
William Hogarth The Beggar's Opera
William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
The Beggar's Opera
1729
On view
Charles Robert Leslie Slender, with the Assistance of Shallow, Courting Anne Page, from "The Merry Wives of Windsor," Act III, Scene iv
Charles Robert Leslie, 1794–1859, British
Slender, with the Assistance of Shallow, Courting Anne Page, from "The Merry Wives of Windsor," Act III, Scene iv
1825
Not on view
George Stubbs The Farmer's Wife and the Raven
George Stubbs, 1724–1806, British
The Farmer's Wife and the Raven
1786
On view
William Blake The Horse
William Blake, 1757–1827, British
The Horse
ca. 1805
Not on view
Derby porcelain factory Dr. Syntax: On a Horse, Jumping a Gate
Derby porcelain factory, founded 1756, British
Dr. Syntax: On a Horse, Jumping a Gate
ca. 1810
Not on view
Francis Wheatley Valentine rescuing Silvia from Proteus, from Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," Act V, Scene 4, the Outlaws' Cave
Francis Wheatley, 1747–1801, British
Valentine rescuing Silvia from Proteus, from Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," Act V, Scene 4, the Outlaws' Cave
1792
Not on view
Derby porcelain factory Dr. Syntax: Losing His Temper
Derby porcelain factory, founded 1756, British
Dr. Syntax: Losing His Temper
ca. 1810
Not on view
unknown artist Dr. Syntax: Walking with a Stick
unknown artist, English Pearlware
Dr. Syntax: Walking with a Stick
ca. 1810
Not on view
Walter Richard Sickert The Taming of the Shrew
Walter Richard Sickert, 1860–1942, British, born in Germany
The Taming of the Shrew
ca. 1937
Not on view
John Downman The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies
John Downman, 1750–1824, British
The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies
1781
Not on view
John Singleton Copley Study for 'The Red Cross Knight'
John Singleton Copley, 1738–1815, American, active in Britain (from 1776)
Study for 'The Red Cross Knight'
ca. 1793
Not on view
Adrien Carpentiers Louis-Francois Roubiliac Modelling His Monument to Shakespeare
Adrien Carpentiers, active 1739–1778, Flemish, active in Britain (from 1739)
Louis-Francois Roubiliac Modelling His Monument to Shakespeare
between 1760 and 1761
On view
Richard Dadd Hamlet and his Mother; The Closet Scene
Richard Dadd, 1817–1886, British
Hamlet and his Mother; The Closet Scene
1846
Not on view
Sawrey Gilpin Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms
Sawrey Gilpin, 1733–1807, British
Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms
1769
Not on view
Joseph Gott Sylvia and the Wounded Stag
Joseph Gott, 1786–1860, British, active in Italy
Sylvia and the Wounded Stag
1824
Not on view
Angelica Kauffmann RA Rinaldo and Armida
Angelica Kauffmann RA, 1741–1807, Swiss, active in Britain (1766–81)
Rinaldo and Armida
1771
On view
William Mulready Mr. Peregrine Touchwood Breaking in upon the Rev. Josiah Cargill
William Mulready, 1786–1863, Irish
Mr. Peregrine Touchwood Breaking in upon the Rev. Josiah Cargill
1831
Not on view
Sawrey Gilpin Gulliver Taking His Final Leave of the Land of the Houyhnhnms
Sawrey Gilpin, 1733–1807, British
Gulliver Taking His Final Leave of the Land of the Houyhnhnms
1769
Not on view
William Hamilton The revelation of Olivia's betrothal, from "Twelfth Night," Act V, Scene i
William Hamilton, 1751–1801, British
The revelation of Olivia's betrothal, from "Twelfth Night," Act V, Scene i
ca. 1790
Not on view
Marcellus Laroon the Younger Scene from Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part I"
Marcellus Laroon the Younger, 1679–1772, British
Scene from Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part I"
1746
Not on view
William Dickinson Mrs. Gwynne and Mrs. Bunbury in the Characters of the Merry Wives of Windsor
Print made by William Dickinson, 1746–1823, British
Mrs. Gwynne and Mrs. Bunbury in the Characters of the Merry Wives of Windsor
1780
Thomas Stothard One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
ca. 1784
William Ward Mrs. Pope as Juliet
Print made by William Ward, 1766–1826, British
Mrs. Pope as Juliet
c. 1804
Thomas Watson Sigismunda
Print made by Thomas Watson, 1743–1781, British
Sigismunda
1779
John Hall Comedies
Print made by John Hall, 1739–1797, British
Comedies
ca. 1776
William Blake Young's Night Thoughts, Page 1, "Swift on His Downy Pinion Flies from Woe"
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
Young's Night Thoughts, Page 1, "Swift on His Downy Pinion Flies from Woe"
ca. 1797
William Blake Young's Night Thoughts, Page 13, "The present moment terminates our sight"
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
Young's Night Thoughts, Page 13, "The present moment terminates our sight"
ca. 1797
William Blake Young's Night Thoughts, Page 10, "Disease invades the chastest temperence"
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
Young's Night Thoughts, Page 10, "Disease invades the chastest temperence"
ca. 1797
William Blake Young's Night Thoughts, Page 19, "Emblem of that which shall awake the dead"
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
Young's Night Thoughts, Page 19, "Emblem of that which shall awake the dead"
ca. 1797
Robert Dunkarton Joseph Sold by his Brethren
Print made by Robert Dunkarton, 1744–1811, British
Joseph Sold by his Brethren
1782
John Faber the Younger Margaret Woffington as Mrs. Ford in "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
Print made by John Faber the Younger, ca. 1695–1756, Netherlandish, active in Britain
Margaret Woffington as Mrs. Ford in "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
1751
Thomas Stothard One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
ca. 1784
Thomas Stothard One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
ca. 1784
Richard Earlom Bathsheba Bringing Abishag to David
Print made by Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British
Bathsheba Bringing Abishag to David
1779
Thomas Park Saberna
Print made by Thomas Park, ca. 1760–1834, British
Saberna
1786
unknown artist Canonbury Tower, Islington, Middlesex Formerly the Residence of Oliver Goldsmith
Print made by unknown artist, ( William Rogers )
Canonbury Tower, Islington, Middlesex Formerly the Residence of Oliver Goldsmith
1850
James Fittler 'The Gamester,' Act V, Scene IV
James Fittler, 1758–1835, British
'The Gamester,' Act V, Scene IV
1792
William Blake Young's Night Thoughts, Page 12, "Its favours here are trials, not rewards"
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
Young's Night Thoughts, Page 12, "Its favours here are trials, not rewards"
ca. 1797
John Simon Dorastus and Fawnia
Print made by John Simon, 1675–1755, French
Dorastus and Fawnia
undated
William Blake Young's Night Thoughts, Page 17, "Night the Second, On Time, Death and Friendship."
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
Young's Night Thoughts, Page 17, "Night the Second, On Time, Death and Friendship."
ca. 1797
Adriaan van der Werff Pyramus and Thisbe
Print made by Adriaan van der Werff, 1659–1722, Dutch
Pyramus and Thisbe
undated
Robert Dunkarton Mrs. Jordan as L'Allegro
Print made by Robert Dunkarton, 1744–1811, British
Mrs. Jordan as L'Allegro
1771
Prince Rupert The Little Executioner
Print made by Prince Rupert, 1619–1682, British
The Little Executioner
ca. 1662
John Finlayson David Garrick in the Character of 'Kitely'
Print made by John Finlayson, 1730–1776, British
David Garrick in the Character of 'Kitely'
1769
Giuseppe Marchi Dr. Goldsmith
Print made by Giuseppe Marchi, ca. 1735–1808, Italian
Dr. Goldsmith
1770
Robert Smirke Illustration for Don Quixote (with figures on a donkey)
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
Illustration for Don Quixote (with figures on a donkey)
undated
Robert Smirke She Never Told Her Love, But Sat Like Patience on a Monument
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
She Never Told Her Love, But Sat Like Patience on a Monument
1827
George Stubbs The Farmer's Wife and the Raven
George Stubbs, 1724–1806, British
The Farmer's Wife and the Raven
1788
Richard Earlom Mordecai
Print made by Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British
Mordecai
1787
John Finlayson La Signora Zamperini in the Character of Cecchina
Print made by John Finlayson, 1730–1776, British
La Signora Zamperini in the Character of Cecchina
1769
Thomas Stothard One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
ca. 1784
Thomas Stothard One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
ca. 1784
Thomas Stothard One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
One of Six Illustrations to Fenelon's "The Adventures of Telemachus son of Ulysses"
ca. 1784
William Blake The Book of Thel, Plate 6, "III. / Then Thel astonish'd . . . ."
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
The Book of Thel, Plate 6, "III. / Then Thel astonish'd . . . ."
1789
William Faithorne Sylvio and Dorinda
Print made by William Faithorne, 1656–ca. 1701, British
Sylvio and Dorinda
between 1752 and 1768