Falstaff Collection

Academy Poster for Orson Welless Chimes at Midnight (1966)
Orson Welles as Falstaff Academy Poster Campanadas A Medianoche

Falstaff in Basket
Falstaff is hidden in a laundry basket

Prince Henry, Hotspur and Falstaff (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1, Act 5, Scene 4), first published 1796; reissued 1852

Falstaff, 1906. Private Collection

Sir John Fastolf
SIR JOHN FASTOLF (or Fastolfe) English soldier generally involved in overseas wars. (He is NOT the original of Shakespeares Falstaff)

Henry Iv / Falstaff / Rebuke
Sir John Falstaff receiving a most unexpected rebuke from King Henry V. Act V Scene V

Verdi Falstaff Paris
GIUSEPPE VERDI the Italian opera composer rehearsing Falstaff at Paris in 1894 Date: 1813-1901

Merry Wives / Wind. Forest
Act IV, Scene iii " let them all encircle him about" ; Falstaff trapped in Windsor Forest

Sheet music from 'Falstaff' by Giuseppe Verdi
3586247 Sheet music from 'Falstaff' by Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Sheet music from 'Falstaff' by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian composer

John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham 1378-1417), Lollard leader. Condemned as heretic for denying transubstantiation
530379 John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham 1378-1417), Lollard leader. Condemned as heretic for denying transubstantiation and hung and burnt hanging in St Giles's Fields, London, 1417

Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) English actor-manager, 1896 (photogravure)
526496 Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) English actor-manager, 1896 (photogravure); (add.info.: Founder of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Here in 1896 as Falstaff in Henry VI, Part I

Plate 1 for Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1784. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 1 for Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1784. Edition: Impression before the cutting of the illustration. The Merry Wives of Windsor (written in caption)

Plate 10 for Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1784. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 10 for Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1784. Edition: Impression before the cutting of the illustration. The Merry Wives of Windsor - Falstaff

Plate 4 for Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1784. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 4 for Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1784. Edition: Impression before the cutting of the illustration. The Merry Wives of Windsor - Falstaff hiding in dirty laundry basket

Plate 11 for Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1784. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 11 for Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1784. Edition: Impression before the cutting of the illustration. The Merry Wives of Windsor - Falstaff

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Detroit, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Merry Wives of Windsor, Detroit, 1939. Detroit Federal Theatre Presents - Shakespeare's - The Merry Wives of Windsor'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Scene from "The Merry Wives of Windsor; or, Harlequin and Sir John Falstaff, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "The Merry Wives of Windsor; or, Harlequin and Sir John Falstaff, [Surrey Theatre, London], 1850....the never-to-be forgotten incident of the buck-basket

The Nursery of Shakespeare, 1810. Creator: Moses Haughton
The Nursery of Shakespeare, 1810

Falstaff with a Tankard of Wine and Tin Cup, 1910. Artist: Gruetzner, Eduard, von (1846-1925)
Falstaff with a Tankard of Wine and Tin Cup, 1910. Private Collection

Sir J. Fastolffe, (1380-1459), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J. Fastolffe, (1380-1459), 1830. Sir John Fastolf (1380-1459) medieval English landowner and knight who fought in the Hundred Years War

And nightly meadow fairies, look you sing, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910
And nightly meadow fairies, look you sing, from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), pub. 1910 (colour lithograph), 1910

Stephen Kemble as Falstaff in Shakespeare's King Henry IV - playbill Theatre Royal, Hull November 15, 1804 Date: 1804

Henry IV Part II
Pistol informing Sir John Falstaff of the death of King Henry IV Act V Scene III Date: 1857

The comedian Clerget in the role of Falstaff in the play of the same name by William Shakespeare during the performance
JLJ4616216 The comedian Clerget in the role of Falstaff in the play of the same name by William Shakespeare during the performance at the Theatre de la Porte saint Martin in Paris by Lambert

The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare, published 1886
The Merry Wives of Windsor (Act III, Scene 3), comedy by William Shakespeare. Photogravure after a drawing by Heinrich Lossow (German painter, 1843 - 1897), published in 1886

The Genius of Shakespeare, published in 1888 (chromo litho)
XND70426 The Genius of Shakespeare, published in 1888 (chromo litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Falstaff at Hernes Oak (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 5, Scene 5), May 30, 1793. Creator: Michele Beneditti
Falstaff at Hernes Oak (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 5, Scene 5), May 30, 1793

William Shakespeare The Merry Wives of Windsor, play first performed 1597 or 1600
532722 William Shakespeare The Merry Wives of Windsor, play first performed 1597 or 1600. Falstaff, having kept his supposed assignation with in Windsor Forest Mistress Ford as Herne the Hunter

Falstaff Rising Slowly (Shakespeare, First Part of King Henry IV, Act 5, Scene 4), June 4, 1794. Creator: James Neagle
Falstaff Rising Slowly (Shakespeare, First Part of King Henry IV, Act 5, Scene 4), June 4, 1794

Theatrical make-up: Falstaff, progressive pictures (b / w photo)
6002662 Theatrical make-up: Falstaff, progressive pictures (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, progressive pictures)

Falstaff, King Henry The Fourth Part II, Act II, Scene IV (engraving)
5229005 Falstaff, King Henry The Fourth Part II, Act II, Scene IV (engraving) by Meadows, Kenny (1790-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, King Henry The Fourth Part II, Act II, Scene IV)

Falstaff, Mistress Ford, Merry Wives Of Windsor (engraving)
5228995 Falstaff, Mistress Ford, Merry Wives Of Windsor (engraving) by Meadows, Kenny (1790-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, Mistress Ford, Merry Wives Of Windsor)

Falstaff, Merry Wives Of Windsor (engraving)
5229006 Falstaff, Merry Wives Of Windsor (engraving) by Meadows, Kenny (1790-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, Merry Wives Of Windsor)

Falstaff, King Henry The Fourth Part 1, Act II, Scene IV (engraving)
5229000 Falstaff, King Henry The Fourth Part 1, Act II, Scene IV (engraving) by Meadows, Kenny (1790-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, King Henry The Fourth Part 1, Act II, Scene IV)

Theatrical make-up: Falstaff (b / w photo)
6002661 Theatrical make-up: Falstaff (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff)

Falstaff Ridden By C.O Donoghue York May Festival 2005 York Racecourse, York, England 15 May 2005 Date: 15 May 2005

Poster for the opera Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, 1894. Creator: Hohenstein
Poster for the opera Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, 1894. Private Collection

Revellers in costume at a masked ball in a large theater, 1817 (engraving)
5912763 Revellers in costume at a masked ball in a large theater, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Revellers in costume at a masked ball in a large theater)

The Merry Wives Of Windsor (colour litho)
3653324 The Merry Wives Of Windsor (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Wives Of Windsor)

Falstaff and His Friends (engraving)
3622625 Falstaff and His Friends (engraving) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff and His Friends)

King Henry IV, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving)
3526853 King Henry IV, pub.1827 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: George IV (1762A-1830 ); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

King Henry IV Part II (engraving)
671460 King Henry IV Part II (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV Part II)

Distribution of Annual Prizes and Theatricals at Kings College School (engraving)
1046374 Distribution of Annual Prizes and Theatricals at Kings College School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Stratford-on-Avon Shakspere Festival, Scenes and Players (b / w photo)
1629624 The Stratford-on-Avon Shakspere Festival, Scenes and Players (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stratford-on-Avon Shakspere Festival)

The Prince and Poins driving Falstaff, Gadshill, Peto and Bardolph, from their Plunder at Gadshill (engraving)
1093017 The Prince and Poins driving Falstaff, Gadshill, Peto and Bardolph, from their Plunder at Gadshill (engraving) by Cruikshank

Henry IV, Part 2 (etching)
969210 Henry IV, Part 2 (etching) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV, Part 2, Act IV, Part ii)

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"Falstaff: A Legendary Character Through Time" This captivating Academy poster for Orson Welles's "Chimes at Midnight" (1966) perfectly captures the essence of Falstaff, one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters. Prince Henry, Hotspur, and Falstaff come to life in this iconic portrayal from King Henry IV. Verdi's opera "Falstaff" in Paris showcases the enduring popularity of this larger-than-life figure. The 1906 production immerses us in the world of Sir John Falstaff, a character known for his wit and charm. Intriguingly, we see Falstaff receiving a rebuke in another artwork titled "Henry IV / Falstaff / Rebuke. " This hints at the complex relationship between him and King Henry IV. The image hidden inside a basket adds an element of humor to his adventures with the merry wives in Windsor Forest, and is moments like these that make him such a memorable character. Transporting us back in time, we catch a glimpse of early 20th-century delivery trucks resembling those used during Falstaff's era. These vehicles evoke nostalgia while reminding us how far society has progressed since then. Stephen Kemble as Falstaff brings Shakespeare's words to life on stage in "King Henry IV, " showcasing the enduring appeal and versatility of this timeless character. Another depiction shows our beloved knight indulging himself with a tankard of wine and tin cup – an image that encapsulates his love for pleasure and revelry. Eduard von Gruetzner beautifully captures this scene from 1910. Lastly, we encounter Sir J. Fastolffe (1380-1459), whose name bears resemblance to our lovable rogue. Though unrelated, it reminds us that throughout history there have been figures who embody similar characteristics as our dear friend Sir John Falstaff. From stage productions to operas and historical references alike, these diverse hints demonstrate the lasting impact of Falstaff.