Coward Collection (page 2)

Audience of stars at midnight performance of Charlots Revue
A galaxy of stars in the audience for the midnight performance of the first night of Charlots Revue at the Prince of Wales Theatre in April 1925

"There was an Old Person of Rhodes, who strongly objected to toads", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386635 " There was an Old Person of Rhodes, who strongly objected to toads", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Herakles and Eurystheus, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438510 Herakles and Eurystheus, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

A hot day, 1876 (etching)
497602 A hot day, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

Romah Waltz, by James Coward
Promotional music sheet for the Romah Waltz of 1874 by James Coward. We can only assume that Romah was the stage name of an acrobat as he is seen here flying over the Crystal Palace where he

Catalogue cover, His Masters Voice records, December 1934
Catalogue cover, His Masters Voice records for December 1934, Gifts of Lasting Pleasure, with portraits of singers and performers. Date: 1934

Serenity, from the weekly journal La Baionnette, 1915 (colour litho)
STC255933 Serenity, from the weekly journal La Baionnette, 1915 (colour litho) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Come Up, You Coward! (engraving)
1100468 Come Up, You Coward! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come Up, You Coward)

The pacifist husband, illustration from La Baionnette
698849 The pacifist husband, illustration from La Baionnette, 2nd September 1915 (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sanchos cowardice at the hunt, 1772 (silk and wool)
1766129 Sanchos cowardice at the hunt, 1772 (silk and wool) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); 368x406 cm; J

The First Part of King Henry VI, Act II, Sc 4 (litho)
6022079 The First Part of King Henry VI, Act II, Sc 4 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Part of King Henry VI, Act II, Sc 4. Somerset)

Measure for Measure, Act III, Sc I (litho)
6022063 Measure for Measure, Act III, Sc I (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Measure for Measure, Act III, Sc I. Isabella)

Portrait of Thomas Coward, 1765. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Portrait of Thomas Coward, 1765

Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence in a scene from Private Lives, New York, USA, 1931. English actors Sir Noe l Peirce Coward (1899-1973), Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952) starred in the play

Sir Charles Blake CB Cochran (1872-1951), English theatrical manager, 1935. He produced some of the most successful musical revues, musicals and plays of the 1920s and 1930s

A Prince and a Poltroon, 1789. The Prince of Wales (the future King George IV). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Conscientious objector cartoon, WWI
Out of the frying pan - pathetic plight of unconscientious conscientious objector who learns in the Press that he may be put on to minesweeping

Noel Coward at Cannes
Noel Coward (1899-1973) at Cannes. His play This Happy Breed was due to premier in October. The outbreak of World War II caused this to be delayed until 1942. The play was turned into a film in 1944

Noel Coward in drag - playing lead in Cambridge Footlights
Some of the dresses worn by the leading lady of the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club which was staging Folly at the Strand Theatre in June 1923. The actress is none other than Mr N. B

Nabataean mans head. From Khirbet-el Tannur, Jordan. Nabatean art. Sculpture on rock. JORDAN. Amman. Archaeological Museum

War mask pongdudu, made by Boa people (Congo). Used to engender fear in the enemy and served during war and dances. African art. Decorative Arts. BELGIUM. FLANDERS. BRABANT. Tervuren

Noel Coward / Postcard
NOEL COWARD Actor, playwright and songwriter

Mr Noel Coward at Cap d Antibes
Photograph of Sir No묠 Coward (16 December 1899 26 March 1973) sitting on a rock in Antibes on the fashionable French Riviera in 1928

Joyce Barbour with Noel Coward in London Calling at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London, 1924 Date: 1924

Celebrities at Monte Carlo
A group of well-known personalities holidaying at Monte Carlo on the fashionable French Riviera in August 1930. At the back on the left in the white hat is Mr Robert Garden

Poster hearts of World
Poster for HEARTS OF THE WORLD, directed by D W Griffith, starring the two Gishes and including Stroheim and Coward in a World War One propaganda tear-jerker. Date: 1918

Miss Lauri Devine as Lorelei of This Year of Grace
Colour photograph in the Sketch of 26th December 1926 of dancer Miss Lauri Devine as Lorelei in This Year of Grace, the successful revue by Noel Coward

Noel Coward carrying The Tatler
Noel Coward (Sir Noel Pierce Coward, 1899-1973), English actor, singer, playwright, director and composer pictured on his return from the Bahamas with a copy of The Tatler magazine under his arm

Noel Coward (1927) Date: 1927

The Village, Coniston, Cumbria
The Village, Coniston, near Ambleside, Cumbria, England. Showing Shop/Premises of J Coward Date: 1910s

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jos鮠Birds
GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jos頨 1886-1945). Birds. 1921. Expressionism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Reina Sofia Art Centre National Museum

2nd / 3rd East Lancs Field Ambulance - Dingle Repertory Co
2nd/3rd East Lancs. Field Ambulance - The Dingle Repertory Company theatre programme c. 1916, designed by Arthur Mostyn for The Somn-Ambulance Theatre, Crowborough

Noel Coward at the 1937 Coronation
Noel Coward (Sir Noel Peirce Coward, 1899-1973), English actor, singer, playwright, director and composer, sporting a grey top hat

Van Horn Striking Down Coward Pirates Spanish Main series
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The Pompadour General, published by George Bickham, 1759 (engraving)
XJF867782 The Pompadour General, published by George Bickham, 1759 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM J, 1.104); English, out of copyright

The Count of Villaflor telling Pedro I (1798-1834) Emperor of Brazil and King of
XIR207836 The Count of Villaflor telling Pedro I (1798-1834) Emperor of Brazil and King of Portugal that he has recaptured Lisbon, from La Caricature, N 145, 1833 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

CARTOON: TELEPHONE, 1878. Convenience of the Telephone if England Goes to War. Gallant Colonel: Fix Bayonets? No, men, up and at em! Charge

Chile (1854). Valdivia. Mission of Daghllipulli

Farmers party in a German farm ( Der Jahrmarkt )
" Farmers party in a German farm (" Der Jahrmarkt" ). Music and dancing. Renaissance art. Etching; Engraving."

CIVIL WAR: UNION DESERTER. A deserter labeled Coward is drummed out of the Union ranks during the American Civil War. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper, n.d

NOEL COWARD (1899-1973). English actor and playwright

NOEL COWARD (1899-1973). English actor, composer and playwright

NOEL COWARD (1899-1973). English actor, composer, and playwright

SECESSION CARTOON, 1861. Little Bo-Peep and Her Foolish Sheep. While a fearful President James Buchanan ( Old Buck)
SECESSION CARTOON, 1861. Little Bo-Peep and Her Foolish Sheep. While a fearful President James Buchanan ( Old Buck ) runs away

BALLAD OF JESSE JAMES. Linoleum cut, 1927, by John Held, Jr. for the Ballad of Jesse James

Aldwych Theatre, on Aldwych, London
Aldwych Theatre, on Aldwych in Londons West End. Noel Cowards play Peace In Our Time is playing. Date: 1947

Paris Cinema opening night, 1939
Celebrities at the opening of the Paris Cinema theatre, London. Lady Oxford and Asquith with(on the right)Princess Hohenlohe and Mr

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"Noel Coward: The Fearless Master of Wit and Charm" Step into the world of Noel Coward, a renowned English actor and playwright whose name has become synonymous with sophistication and wit. From his early days in Hay Fever at the Gaiety Theatre in Hastings to his iconic presence on Shaftesbury Avenue in Soho, London, Coward captivated audiences with his undeniable talent. But it wasn't just on stage where he shone; Coward's charm extended beyond the footlights. At the Chelsea Arts Ball, he shared laughter and camaraderie with fellow luminaries like Ivor Novello, leaving an indelible mark on London's artistic scene. Coward's brilliance as a writer knew no bounds. His plays like "Private Lives" and "Blithe Spirit" showcased his razor-sharp wit and ability to capture human foibles with unparalleled precision. Whether it was Queen Victoria herself or everyday individuals, Coward effortlessly brought characters to life through his words. His versatility didn't stop there; it also graced the silver screen as a naval captain in "In Which We Serve, " proving that he could excel in any medium. With each performance, he demonstrated fearlessness by diving deep into complex roles while maintaining an air of elegance that was uniquely his own. Collaborating with talented artists such as Gertrude Lawrence only further solidified Coward's status as a theatrical legend. Their partnership resulted in unforgettable moments on stage that continue to inspire generations of performers today. Through photographs captured by Sirra and Play Pictori, we catch glimpses of both the private man behind the scenes and the larger-than-life persona adored by fans worldwide. Even during quieter moments offstage or alongside dancer Vera Freeman, Noel Coward exuded charisma that was impossible to ignore. Noel Coward may have left this world physically in 1973 but his legacy lives on eternally through his timeless works.