Melodramatic Collection

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French. Long live Monsieur le Comte and Madame la Comtesse

Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Caroline of Lichtfield, 1786. International bestselling 18th Century melodramatic novel translated from French

Dagma, Thyra, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dagma, Thyra, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 5

Captive Jews by the Waters of Babylon - painted by Bendeman, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Captive Jews by the Waters of Babylon - painted by Bendeman, 1850. By the waters of Babylon, sitting forlorn, We wept bitter tears in that day of our scorn, As we thought of our Zion, so far

A prison of shame - perhaps a penal settlement - stared him in the face, 1850. Creator: Unknown
A prison of shame - perhaps a penal settlement - stared him in the face, 1850. Illustration from "The Fear of the World; or, Living for Appearances", by the Brothers Mayhew

Harry Brodribb Irving as Mathias in The Bells, a role made famous by his father, Sir Henry Irving. He was appearing at the Grand Theatre, Southampton. 1910s

Theatre Villains, The Smuggler, Ideal and Real Date: 1863

Julie Opp and Robert Loraine, Victorian theatre, 1890s, 19th Century
Vintage illustration after a photograph of Julie Opp and Robert Loraine in the Scarlet Feather, Victorian theatre, 1890s, 19th Century

Hannibal makes the usual Neat and Appropriate Speech Previous to Killing Himself
LLM438624 Hannibal makes the usual Neat and Appropriate Speech Previous to Killing Himself, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett

The Giaour, 1826 (oil on canvas)
831232 The Giaour, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Colin, Alexandre Marie (1798-1875); 99.5x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After The Giaour by Lord Byron); Photo © Christies Images

Grandfathers Blessing, 1875 (oil on board)
OVR395285 Grandfathers Blessing, 1875 (oil on board) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 120x102 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Tragic News (oil on canvas)
OVR395288 Tragic News (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Don Quixote, He told the gentlemen the whole story
Illustration from Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes, illustrated by Gustave Dore. He told the gentlemen the whole story of her being enchanted

Old Schoolfellows, from "Illustrated London News", July 7, 1855
Old Schoolfellows, from " Illustrated London News", July 7, 1855

Rinaldo abandoning Armida, 1720-62. Creator: Francois Joullain
Rinaldo abandoning Armida, 1720-62

Blue Jeans, c. 1890 (colour litho)
747089 Blue Jeans, c.1890 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A play written by Joseph Arthur (1848-1906) in 1890.); Photo eBarbara Singer; American

The World, Boston Theatre Company, USA - Tableau II, a dramatic scene from The Infernal Machine. Date: late 19th century

Shadows of a Great City by Joseph Jefferson and L R Sherwell. First produced in England, at the Princesss Theatre, 14 July 1887

The Days of Cromwell by Charles Rogers and Carter Livesey. First produced at the Borough Theatre, Stratford, on 19 October 1896. Touring to the Avenue Theatre, Sunderland, July 1896. Date: 1896

C Aubrey Smith, The Creaking Chair, Comedy Theatre, Panton Street, Haymarket, London. Also starring Tallulah Bankhead. Date: 1924

Trompe-La-Mort, after a story by Honore de Balzac, interpreted by M Arquilliere of the Theatre de la Renaissance, Director Charles Krauss. Date: 1914

Poster for the opera "Le Roi d Ys"by Edouard Blau and Edouard Lalo
LSE3512620 Poster for the opera " Le Roi d Ys" by Edouard Blau and Edouard Lalo, 1888 (colour litho) by Gorguet

Cartoon, Jones and Herman, The Silver King Lawsuit. A reference to a popular melodramatic play of 1882 by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman. 1885

Blowing up the Pic Nic s, or Harlequin Quixotte attacking the Puppets
NCO191710 Blowing up the Pic Nic s, or Harlequin Quixotte attacking the Puppets, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Felicia (colour litho)
747118 Felicia (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courier Lithograph Company, Buffalo, NY.); Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright

Toy Theatre, Mr Connor as Pizarro. 19th century

Toy Theatre, Edmund Kean as Richard III. 19th century

The Charmers of the Age, 1786 (etching)
DEC418505 The Charmers of the Age, 1786 (etching) by Sayers, James (1748-1823); 24.8x21.1 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Judas, 1896 (engraving)
CHT440667 Judas, 1896 (engraving) by Schneider, Sascha (1870-1927); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Russian, out of copyright

Blowing up the Pic Nics or Harlequin Quixotte attacking the Puppets, pub
3051749 Blowing up the Pic Nics or Harlequin Quixotte attacking the Puppets, pub. 1804 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Clara: A Bravura, 1802 (coloured engraving)
DEC418512 Clara: A Bravura, 1802 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); 35.7x23.9 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

The Death of Dido, first performance of Les Troyens
CHT163919 The Death of Dido, first performance of Les Troyens by Hector Berlioz (1803-69) at Theatre Lyrique, Paris, from Le Monde Illustre

Two Friends, 1881 (etching and drypoint)
1068701 Two Friends, 1881 (etching and drypoint) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 59.4x25.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Les Deux Amis.); gift of Mr. and Mrs. M.P

Singing a Pathetic Song, 1881. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Singing a Pathetic Song, 1881

Scene from Balfes new opera of "The Daughter of St
Scene from Balfes new opera of " The Daughter of St. Mark", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1844. London stage production, showing...the first scene of the second act of Mr

Mr. Macready, as Hamlet, at the Princesss Theatre, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Macready, as Hamlet, at the Princesss Theatre, 1845. William Macready on the London stage in Shakespeares " Hamlet" :the appearance of Mr

The Friend in Need, from "Illustrated London News", April 23, 1859
The Friend in Need, from " Illustrated London News", April 23, 1859

The Dying Greek, ca. 1830. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
The Dying Greek, ca. 1830

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"Melodramatic: Unveiling the Theatrical World of Exaggerated Emotions" Step into a world where emotions run high and villains scheme in the shadows. Emma Calvet and Hardacre J Pitt take center stage, captivating audiences with their larger-than-life performances. Theatre villains lurk behind every corner, adding suspense to each melodramatic twist. Intrigue fills the air as we delve into "The Smuggler, " a thrilling tale of deception and hidden treasures. Idealism clashes with reality as characters navigate through treacherous waters, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. Unraveling history's dark corners, we uncover the demonization of Chinese immigrants in 1890s USA through "King of the Opium Ring. " A gripping 25 cents novel that sheds light on societal prejudices (litho). Harry Brodribb Irving mesmerizes as Mathias in "The Bells, " his haunting performance sending shivers down spines. Meanwhile, Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck's masterpiece "Woman and Wine" explores passion's intoxicating grip. Transported back to Victorian theater in the 1890s, Julie Opp and Robert Loraine enchant spectators with their impeccable talent. Witness firsthand how this era shaped entertainment during the 19th century. Le Masque de Fer reveals its enigmatic allure through Edmond Ladoucette's captivating novel cover (colour litho). Hannibal delivers an unforgettable speech before his tragic demise - an illustration from Gilbert Abbott a Beckett's timeless work "The Comic History of Rome. " Artistic masterpieces like Isabella and her Pot of Basil evoke powerful emotions through John William Waterhouse's brushstrokes (oil on canvas). Similarly, Francisco Pradilla Ortiz captures heart-wrenching turmoil in his painting "The Giaour. " Finally, Grandfathers Blessing brings warmth to our hearts as we witness the tender bond between generations (oil on board).