Othello Collection

Italy, Desdemona, Othello and Iago, illustration for the opera Otello (1887) by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), oleograph 19th century, Civica Raccolta Delle Stampe Achille Bertarelli (Library)

Otello: Poster for the first performance of Verdis opera Otello at the Teatro Fenice
5973419 Otello: Poster for the first performance of Verdis opera Otello at the Teatro Fenice in Venice, 17 May 1887 by Italian School

Soho, London - 41 Dean Street W1 - Trattoria Otello restaurant. 1973

Madame Malibran (1808-36) in the Role of Desdemona, 1830 (oil on canvas)
XIR161035 Madame Malibran (1808-36) in the Role of Desdemona, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852); Musee de la Vie Romantique, Paris

Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830. Creator: Henry Perronet Briggs
Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830

Special issue of the periodical Illustrazione Italiana, dedicated to the premiere of Otello, 1887. Found in the collection of Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Ira Aldridge / Othello
IRA FREDERICK ALDRIDGE known as THE AFRICAN ROSCIUS American actor plays the part of Shakespeares Othello

Desdemona, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Othello
6116608 Desdemona, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Othello,; (add.info.: Desdemona. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Othello)

French baritone Paul Barroilhet as Iago in the opera Othello by Gioachino Rossini, Royal Academy of Music, 1844
FLO4633220 French baritone Paul Barroilhet as Iago in the opera Othello by Gioachino Rossini, Royal Academy of Music, 1844

Shakespeare Othello Act 5: Desdemona and Emilia lie dead, Othello has stabbed himself and Iago is taken prisoner
534055 Shakespeare Othello Act 5: Desdemona and Emilia lie dead, Othello has stabbed himself and Iago is taken prisoner. 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shakespeare Othello Act 2: Othello welcoming Desdemona to Cyprus. 19th century engraving
534061 Shakespeare Othello Act 2: Othello welcoming Desdemona to Cyprus. 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

RIBELLES Y FELIP, Jose (1775-1835). Othello. beg. 19th v. SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616)
CUL4870169 RIBELLES Y FELIP, Jose (1775-1835). Othello. beg. 19th v. SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). English poet and playwright

Great rhododendron hybrid, Othello, Rhododendron maximum, grown by Standish & Noble
FLO4627148 Great rhododendron hybrid, Othello, Rhododendron maximum, grown by Standish & Noble. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Francesco Tamagno playing Othello
3585794 Francesco Tamagno playing Othello; (add.info.: Photograph of Francesco Tamagno (1850-1905) an Italian operatic tenor. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shakespeare Othello Act 3 Sc.3: Iago leads Othello to believe that Desdemona is unfaithful. 19th century engraving
534058 Shakespeare Othello Act 3 Sc.3: Iago leads Othello to believe that Desdemona is unfaithful. 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shakespeare Othello Act 1: Brabantio agrees to his daughter Desdemona's marriage to Othello. 19th century engraving
534052 Shakespeare Othello Act 1: Brabantio agrees to his daughter Desdemona's marriage to Othello. 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Poster advertising Edmund Kean (1787-1833) in 'Richard III' at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, 1832
CWA98151 Poster advertising Edmund Kean (1787-1833) in 'Richard III' at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, 1832; City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Leading character from "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare, (c1603)

AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Leading character from "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare, (c1603)

AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Othello, 2023. Leading character from "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare, (c1603)

Princesse Schouwburg in The Hague during the performance of Othello, 1874-1927. Creator: Johan Antonie de Jonge
Princesse Schouwburg in The Hague during the performance of Othello, 1874-1927. The stage and part of the auditorium

Ira Aldridge as "Othello", 1887. Creator: Unknown. Ira Aldridge as "Othello", 1887
Ira Aldridge as "Othello", 1887. Black British Shakespearean actor and playwright Ira Frederick Aldridge was the the manager of the Theatre Royal in Coventry

Desdemona Cursed by her Father, 1852. Creator: Delacroix, Eugène (1798-1863)
Desdemona Cursed by her Father, 1852. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Giuditta Pasta (1797-1865) dans le rôle de Desdémone de l'Otello de Rossini, c1825
Giuditta Pasta (1797-1865) dans le role de Desdemone de l'Otello de Rossini, c1825

Portrait of Maria Malibran-Garcia (1808-1836), in the role of Des Démone, 1830. Creator: Henri Decaisne
Portrait of Maria Malibran-Garcia (1808-1836), in the role of Des Demone, 1830

Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844

Yet She Must Die, plate eleven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Yet She Must Die, plate eleven from Othello, 1844

Therefore be merry, Cassio, plate six from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Therefore be merry, Cassio, plate six from Othello, 1844

Yet She Must Die, plate eleven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Yet She Must Die, plate eleven from Othello, 1844

Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844

Yet She Must Die, plate eleven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Yet She Must Die, plate eleven from Othello, 1844

Yet She Must Die, plate eleven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Yet She Must Die, plate eleven from Othello, 1844

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Therefore be Merry, Cassio, plate six from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Therefore be Merry, Cassio, plate six from Othello, 1844

O My Fair Warrior!, plate five from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
O My Fair Warrior!, plate five from Othello, 1844

Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

The Willow Song, plate nine from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
The Willow Song, plate nine from Othello, 1844

She Thank'd Me, plate two from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
She Thank'd Me, plate two from Othello, 1844

The Willow Song, plate nine from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
The Willow Song, plate nine from Othello, 1844

She Thank'd Me, plate two from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
She Thank'd Me, plate two from Othello, 1844

The Willow Song, plate nine from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
The Willow Song, plate nine from Othello, 1844

If I Do Die Before Thee, plate eight from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
If I Do Die Before Thee, plate eight from Othello, 1844

She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844

She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
She Lov'd Me for the Dangers, plate three from Othello, 1844

She Thank'd Me, plate two from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
She Thank'd Me, plate two from Othello, 1844

Owake! what ho! Brabantio! thieves! thieves!, plate one from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Owake! what ho! Brabantio! thieves! thieves!, plate one from Othello, 1844

Villain, Thou Diest, plate ten from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Villain, Thou Diest, plate ten from Othello, 1844

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"Othello: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Tragedy" Step into the world of "Othello, " a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences for centuries. From its first performance at the Teatro Fenice in Italy to its enduring presence on stages worldwide, this opera by Giuseppe Verdi brings Shakespeare's tragic tale to life. The poster for the premiere of "Otello" sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. With Italy as its backdrop, we are transported to a land where passion and jealousy collide. Desdemona, Othello, and Iago take center stage in an illustration that captures their complex relationships. In Soho, London's 41 Dean Street W1, Madame Malibran mesmerizes as Desdemona in a captivating oil painting from 1830. Her portrayal evokes both innocence and strength as she becomes entangled in Othello's web of suspicion. Ira Aldridge commands attention with his portrayal around the same time period. In Henry Perronet Briggs' depiction, Aldridge embodies the complexity of Shakespeare's tragic hero—a man torn between love and rage. The special issue of Illustrazione Italiana dedicated to the premiere showcases the significance of Verdi's opera. It highlights how "Otello" became a cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences today. Ginni Barlow takes on the role with her own unique interpretation—an actress who breathes new life into Desdemona while staying true to Shakespeare's vision. Her performance adds another layer to this timeless story. An oil painting from 1826 gives us a glimpse into Venice—the city where Othello unfolds—capturing its allure and mystery. The detail draws us further into this tragedy filled with manipulation and deceit. Giuseppe Verdi's opera poster reminds us why "Otello" remains one of his most celebrated works—a testament to his mastery of music and storytelling.