Britannicus Collection

RACINE/BRITANNICUS
BRITANNICUS Agrippina reproaches Nero for the death of Britannicus Date: 1669

Francois Joseph Talma as Nero in Britannicus by Jean Racine, Theatre Francais, 1817
FLO4606841 Francois Joseph Talma as Nero in Britannicus by Jean Racine, Theatre Francais, 1817. After the painting by Eugene Delacroix, 1825 (lithograph) by Colin

Francois Joseph Talma as Nero in Britannicus, 1817
Francois Joseph Talma as Nero in Britannicus by Jean Racine, Theatre Francais, 1817. After the painting by Eugene Delacroix. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Locusta in the presence of Nero trying the poison prepared for Britannicus (gravure)
964430 Locusta in the presence of Nero trying the poison prepared for Britannicus (gravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Racine - Nero
BRITANNICUS the emperor Nero Date: first performed 1669

Albert Chevalier - English Comedian and Actor
Albert Onesime Britannicus Gwathveoyd Louis Chevalier (18611923) - English comedian and actor. Had a successful music hall career as a singer of coster songs of his own invention. Date: 1892

Nero (Racine)
NERO CLAUDIUS CAESAR DRUSUS Roman emperor as presented by Jean Racine in his play Britannicus Date: 37 - 68

Centrolophus Britannicus, or Cornish Centrolophus. Date: 1863

The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the inquisitoral commissioners!, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, engraving 1816, Henry Brougham, John Bull

Cockney lovers - marriage proposal on the grass - " How do you fancy having awkins as your other name?!". Lyrics fom a coster song by Albert Chevalier. Date: 1898

Picture No. 10853565
SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY (Papilio machaon britannicus) Date:

The Death Of The Property Tax! Or 37 Mortal Wounds For Ministers & The Inquisitoral Commissioners!, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Engraving 1816, Henry Brougham, John Bull

Common Swallowtail (Papilio machaon ssp. britannicus) caterpillar, on Milk Parsley (Peucedanum palustre) foodplant, near Hickling, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, August

Common Swallowtail (Papilio machaon britannicus) British race, adult, resting on groundsel, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, june

Racine / Britannicus
BRITANNICUS Agrippina reproaches Nero

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"Britannicus: A Tragic Tale of Poison, Power, and Betrayal" Step into the world of Racine's Britannicus, where political intrigue and deadly secrets unfold. In this captivating lithograph, Locusta stands before Nero, testing the poison she has prepared for Britannicus. The tension is palpable as the fate of a young prince hangs in the balance. Francois Joseph Talma takes on the role of Nero with remarkable intensity in this 1817 production at Theatre Francais. Captured beautifully by Eugene Delacroix in his lithograph from 1825, Talma embodies the complexity and darkness of this infamous emperor. Meanwhile, another gravure depicts Locusta's sinister presence as she prepares to administer her lethal concoction to Britannicus. Racine masterfully weaves together these characters' destinies in a gripping tale that explores themes of power, manipulation, and revenge. But let us not forget that "Britannicus" can also refer to other realms beyond theater. Centrolophus Britannicus emerges as an intriguing species - a Cornish fish known for its unique characteristics. Albert Chevalier adds yet another layer to our understanding with his portrayal as an English comedian and actor. Intriguingly enough, amidst all these references lies "The death of the property tax. Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the inquisitorial. " This satirical commentary challenges authority while Cockney lovers find solace in their marriage proposal on lush green grass - love triumphing over societal constraints. Through Picture No. 10853565 comes alive a world filled with drama both onstage and offstage – from Racine's tragic masterpiece to unexpected connections between art forms and social commentaries. Explore "Britannicus" through various lenses; it will leave you captivated by its timeless allure.