Cibber Collection

Melancholy and raving madness, Bedlam Hospital
The figures of melancholy and raving madness over the gateway into Bethlehem(Bedlam)Hospital. Statues by the Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber Date: 1813

Caricature of Arthur Cecil, English actor and playwright
Caricature of Arthur Cecil (1843-1896), English actor, comedian, playwright and theatre manager. Seen here as Colley Cibber in a production of Masks and Faces

Street scene in the Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with eminent visitors including Dr Johnson and David Garrick Date: 1748

Tunbridge Wells, Kent: eminent visitors to the Pantiles, including Dr Johnson and David Garrick Date: 1748

Cibber, mrs Susanna (litho)
7181401 Cibber, mrs Susanna (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cibber, mrs Susanna. Engraver: Faber, jun)

"Melancholy and Raving Madness", sculptured by Cibber, formerly over the gateway of Bethlehem Hospital
3637149 " Melancholy and Raving Madness", sculptured by Cibber, formerly over the gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, Moorfields (engraving) by English School

The Story of the Laureates, from Davenant to Cibber (litho)
1603729 The Story of the Laureates, from Davenant to Cibber (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of the Laureates, from Davenant to Cibber)

C. Cibber, (1671-1757), 1830. Creator: Unknown
C. Cibber, (1671-1757), 1830. Colley Cibber (1671-1757) English actor-manager, playwright and Poet Laureate. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Colley Cibber, c1800. Creator: Richard Rhodes
Colley Cibber, c1800. Portrait of British dramatist and actor Colley Cibber (1671-1757)

Pathfinders - Colley Cibber, c1740, (1922). Creator: Unknown
Pathfinders - Colley Cibber, c1740, (1922). Portrait of British dramatist and actor Colley Cibber (1671-1757). Painted plaster bust in the National Portrait Gallery, London

House at Hampstead, London, c1800. Once the residence of Booth, Cibber and Wilks the celebrated actors

Sculptures outside the entrance to Old Bethlehem Hospital, Moorfields, City of London, 1783. View of the figure sculptures from the pediment of the gate to Old Bethlehem Hospital

The Stationers Almanack for 1769, c1768. Including a calendar below. Above is Caius Gabriel Cibbers allegorical relief on the west side of Monuments base

Damon & Phillida, c1730. Artist: Gerard Vandergucht
Damon & Phillida, c1730. Frontispiece of the pastoral farce by Colley Cibber, first performed in Haymarket in 1729. From Damon & Phillida, by Colley Cibber. [London, c1730]

Bust of Shakespeare and signatures of celebrated actors, (1840). Drawing of a monumental bust of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) at his birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Caius Gabriel Cibber
CAIUS GABRIEL CIBBER Danish sculptor, working in England, Date: 1630 - 1700

Colley Cibber
COLLEY CIBBER (1671 - 1757) Theatre manager, playwright and actor (with his daughter Charlotte?)

The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, The
THE REMARKABLE CHARACTERS WHO WERE AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS WITH SAMUEL RICHARDSON, THE NOVELIST, IN 1748, FROM A DRAWING IN HIS POSSESSION, UK, 1881. 1. Dr. Johnson. 2. Bishop of Salisbury (Dr. Gilbert)

Mrs. Cibber as Cordelia, Pieter van Bleeck, 1700-1764, Dutch

SUSANNAH MARIA CIBBER (1714-1766). English actress and singer. Canvas, c1749, by Thomas Hudson

COLLEY CIBBER (1671-1757). English actor and dramatist. Etching, English, 1882

Charlotte Charke
CHARLOTTE CHARKE nee Cibber Daughter of Colley Cibber

Frances Abington - 11
FRANCES ABINGTON as Lady Betty Modish in The careless husband by Colley Cibber

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"Cibber: A Tale of Melancholy and Raving Madness" Step into the world of Colley Cibber, a renowned English actor and playwright whose life was filled with both triumphs and tribulations. In 1748, amidst a bustling street scene in the Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, distinguished visitors such as Dr Johnson and David Garrick gathered to witness the brilliance of this theatrical genius. However, behind the scenes lay a darker side to Cibber's story. His caricature by Arthur Cecil captured his complex persona - a man plagued by melancholy and raving madness. This inner turmoil found expression in his sculptures that once adorned the gateway of Bethlehem Hospital in Moorfields; "Melancholy and Raving Madness" immortalized his own struggles for all to see. Yet despite these personal battles, Cibber's talent shone brightly on stage. He became one of England's most celebrated actors during his time at Covent Garden Theatre. The lithograph featuring Mrs Susanna Cibber pays homage to their shared passion for the dramatic arts. C. Cibber (1671-1757), an enigmatic figure from our past, continues to captivate us even today. An unknown creator beautifully depicted him in 1830 while another artist showcased him around 1800 with intricate detail. Venturing further into London's history reveals Cibber's house at Hampstead - a place where creativity flourished alongside personal demons. Sculptures outside Old Bethlehem Hospital serve as reminders of his connection to mental health institutions that sought understanding during those times. Intriguingly enough, it is through these glimpses into Colley Cibber's life that we find ourselves drawn closer to understanding not only the complexities within one man but also how art can be born out of pain and suffering.