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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
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 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
Pieter van Bleeck Mrs. Cibber as Cordelia
Pieter van Bleeck, 1700–1764, Dutch, active in Britain (from 1723)
Mrs. Cibber as Cordelia
1755
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Not 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 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
unknown artist Procession of Characters from Shakespeare's Plays
unknown artist, nineteenth century
Procession of Characters from Shakespeare's Plays
ca. 1840
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Francis Danby Oberon and Titania
Francis Danby, 1793–1861, Irish
Oberon and Titania
1837
Samuel Palmer The Vine
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881, British, active in Italy (1837–39)
The Vine
1852
William Hogarth Mr. Garrick in the Character of Richard the Third - "Richard III," Act V, Scene VII
William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Mr. Garrick in the Character of Richard the Third - "Richard III," Act V, Scene VII
1746
William Hogarth Mr. Garrick in the Character of Richard III
William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Mr. Garrick in the Character of Richard III
1746
George Romney The Witches' Cavern
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
The Witches' Cavern
between 1792 and 1793
George Romney Lear Awakened by Cordelia
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
Lear Awakened by Cordelia
ca. 1774
George Romney John Henderson as Falstaff
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
John Henderson as Falstaff
1780
George Romney The Banquet Scene
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
The Banquet Scene
ca. 1792
George Romney Exit Pursued by a Bear, or "The Abandonment of Perdita" from "The Winter's Tale"
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
Exit Pursued by a Bear, or "The Abandonment of Perdita" from "The Winter's Tale"
undated
George Romney Miranda, Prospero, and Caliban: The Tempest
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
Miranda, Prospero, and Caliban: The Tempest
undated
George Romney Prospero and Miranda
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
Prospero and Miranda
ca. 1787
George Romney Standing Figure, Probably for Lady Macbeth
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
Standing Figure, Probably for Lady Macbeth
undated
George Romney Witches' Cavern: MacBeth's Second Visit
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
Witches' Cavern: MacBeth's Second Visit
undated
George Romney "Lear in the Storm," King Lear, Act III, Scene II
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
"Lear in the Storm," King Lear, Act III, Scene II
undated
George Romney Lear Awakened by Cordelia
George Romney, 1734–1802, British
Lear Awakened by Cordelia
between 1774 and 1775
William Blake The Death of Juliet
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
The Death of Juliet
1799
William Blake Romeo and Juliet, Act IV, Scene V
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
Romeo and Juliet, Act IV, Scene V
1799
unknown artist Alcibiades and Timon
unknown artist
Alcibiades and Timon
undated
unknown artist The Death of Cordelia
unknown artist
The Death of Cordelia
undated
Alfred Edward Chalon Cleopatra on the Cydnus to Meet Antony
Alfred Edward Chalon, 1780–1860, British
Cleopatra on the Cydnus to Meet Antony
ca. 1821
Edward Francis Burney MacBeth: The Banquet Scene - MacBeth, Act II, Scene IV
Edward Francis Burney, 1760–1848, British
MacBeth: The Banquet Scene - MacBeth, Act II, Scene IV
undated
John Massey Wright Falstaff Disguised as Herne
John Massey Wright, 1777–1866, British
Falstaff Disguised as Herne
undated
George Fennell Robson Macbeth and Banquo on the Heath
George Fennell Robson, 1788–1833, British
Macbeth and Banquo on the Heath
ca. 1830
Henry William Bunbury The Duel: 'Twelfth Night,' Act III, Scene IV
Henry William Bunbury, 1750–1811, British
The Duel: 'Twelfth Night,' Act III, Scene IV
ca. 1790
John Boyne Malvolio: Possibly a Self-Portrait in the Role
John Boyne, ca. 1750–1810, British
Malvolio: Possibly a Self-Portrait in the Role
undated
Sir John Gilbert Enter Malvolio, Crossgartered...
Sir John Gilbert, 1817–1897, British
Enter Malvolio, Crossgartered..
1863
Sir John Gilbert Apotheosis of Shakespeare's Characters
Sir John Gilbert, 1817–1897, British
Apotheosis of Shakespeare's Characters
1871
Theodor von Holst Ferdinand Riding the Waves
Theodor von Holst, 1810–1844, British
Ferdinand Riding the Waves
ca. 1830
Theodor von Holst Prospero Watching Ferdinand and Miranda
Theodor von Holst, 1810–1844, British
Prospero Watching Ferdinand and Miranda
ca. 1840
George Henry Harlow Queen Katherine's Dream
George Henry Harlow, 1787–1819, British
Queen Katherine's Dream
1807
George Henry Harlow Hecate
George Henry Harlow, 1787–1819, British
Hecate
1815
Francis Hayman Falstaff Inspecting the Recruits
Francis Hayman, 1707/8–1776, British
Falstaff Inspecting the Recruits
between 1761 and 1765
Henry Fuseli Study for 'Finding of the Body of Bassanio'
Henry Fuseli, 1741–1825, Swiss, active in Britain (1766–70; 1779 on)
Study for 'Finding of the Body of Bassanio'
1804
Robert Smirke Anne Page and Slender
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
Anne Page and Slender
1821
Robert Smirke Prospero and Ariel
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
Prospero and Ariel
1821
Robert Smirke Falstaff Instructing Bardolph
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
Falstaff Instructing Bardolph
1825
Robert Smirke Falstaff Dragging the Body of Hotspur
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
Falstaff Dragging the Body of Hotspur
1825
Henry Pierce Bone The Sleepwalking Scene in Macbeth
Henry Pierce Bone, 1779–1855, British
The Sleepwalking Scene in Macbeth
undated
Henry William Bunbury Falstaff Carrying Dead Hotspur
Henry William Bunbury, 1750–1811, British
Falstaff Carrying Dead Hotspur
undated
Henry William Bunbury Launce Teaching His Dog Crab
Henry William Bunbury, 1750–1811, British
Launce Teaching His Dog Crab
undated
William Young Ottley Prospero Summoning Ariel
William Young Ottley, 1771–1836, British
Prospero Summoning Ariel
ca. 1800
Thomas Grieve Design for Midsummer Night's Dream
Thomas Grieve, 1799–1882, British
Design for Midsummer Night's Dream
undated
John Flaxman Seventeen Sketches chiefly of Mrs. Siddons in the Roles of Titania or Constance (King John) and including a Sketch of Kemble as Hamlet and a Study of Puck
John Flaxman, 1755–1826, British
Seventeen Sketches chiefly of Mrs. Siddons in the Roles of Titania or Constance (King John) and including a Sketch of Kemble as Hamlet and a Study of Puck
ca. 1795
Robert Smirke Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban with Prospero's Magic Wardrobe
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban with Prospero's Magic Wardrobe
1821
Robert Smirke Lysander Awakening to See Helena
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
Lysander Awakening to See Helena
1825
Robert Smirke Falstaff in the Boar's Head
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
Falstaff in the Boar's Head
1807
Samuel De Wilde Head of a Man with a Beard and Long Hair in the Wind
Samuel De Wilde, 1748–1832, British
Head of a Man with a Beard and Long Hair in the Wind
1786
Robert Smirke Falstaff at Herne's Oak
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British
Falstaff at Herne's Oak
1807
John Hamilton Mortimer Literary Characters Assembled Around the Medallion of Shakespeare
John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740–1779, British
Literary Characters Assembled Around the Medallion of Shakespeare
1776
George Fennell Robson The Murder of Banquo
George Fennell Robson, 1788–1833, British
The Murder of Banquo
ca. 1830
unknown artist Lear in the Storm
unknown artist
Lear in the Storm
undated
James Northcote Study for Burying the Royal Children
James Northcote, 1746–1831, British
Study for Burying the Royal Children
ca. 1790
James Northcote Macbeth and the Witches
James Northcote, 1746–1831, British
Macbeth and the Witches
between 1777 and 1778
Thomas Rowlandson Henderson in the Character of Falstaff
Thomas Rowlandson, 1756–1827, British
Henderson in the Character of Falstaff
undated
Frederic Leighton The Reconciliation of the Montagues and the Capulets
Frederic Leighton, 1830–1896, British
The Reconciliation of the Montagues and the Capulets
1854
unknown artist The Death of Juliet
Print made by unknown artist
The Death of Juliet
unknown
unknown artist Infant Shakespeare, wih Comedy and Tragedy
unknown artist
Infant Shakespeare, wih Comedy and Tragedy
undated
unknown artist Troilus and Cressida?
unknown artist
Troilus and Cressida?
undated
Thomas A. Woolnoth Mrs. W. West as Cordelia
Print made by Thomas A. Woolnoth, 1785–1857, British
Mrs. W. West as Cordelia
1820
James Heath "This is fairy gold, boy, and will prove so"
James Heath, 1757–1834, British
"This is fairy gold, boy, and will prove so"
1804
George Cressal Ellis Design for setting of Charles Kean's Richard II at the Princess's Theatre on March 12, 1857, Act 1, Scene 2
George Cressal Ellis, ca. 1810–1875
Design for setting of Charles Kean's Richard II at the Princess's Theatre on March 12, 1857, Act 1, Scene 2
undated
George Cressal Ellis Design for Setting of Charles Kean's Richard II at the Princess's Theatre on March 12, 1857, Act 5, Scene 4
George Cressal Ellis, ca. 1810–1875
Design for Setting of Charles Kean's Richard II at the Princess's Theatre on March 12, 1857, Act 5, Scene 4
undated