Desdemona 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)

Uranus. Hubble Space Telescope image of the planet Uranus, showing its ring system and six of its moons. The bright moon at lower right is Ariel. Five other faint moons are seen around the rings

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)

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.

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.

Desdémona
Claudio Spinelli

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

Have you pray'd tonight, Desdemona?, plate twelve fom Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Have you pray'd tonight, Desdemona?, plate twelve fom Othello, 1844

Have you pray'd tonight, Desdemona?, plate twelve fom Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Have you pray'd tonight, Desdemona?, plate twelve fom 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

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

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

Have you pray'd tonight, Desdemona?, plate twelve fom Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Have you pray'd tonight, Desdemona?, plate twelve fom Othello, 1844

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

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

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

Othello killing Desdemona, Act IV, Scene II (engraving)
5229013 Othello killing Desdemona, Act IV, Scene II (engraving) by Meadows, Kenny (1790-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello killing Desdemona, Act IV, Scene II)

A scene from William Shakespeares play Othello Act V, Scene 2, Desdemona: "Talk you of killing
2654841 A scene from William Shakespeares play Othello Act V, Scene 2, Desdemona: " Talk you of killing?" Othello: " Ay I do", from The Works of William Shakespeare

Piano setting by Edouard Dorn for Rossinis Otello (colour litho)
619507 Piano setting by Edouard Dorn for Rossinis Otello (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front cover showing Othello about to kill Desdemona)

"Othello, "at the Lyric Theatre (litho)
1601380 " Othello, " at the Lyric Theatre (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Othello, " at the Lyric Theatre)

Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre, Fulham (litho)
1606390 Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre, Fulham (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre)

Othello (Sir Herbert Tree) and Desdemona (Miss Phyllis Neilson-Terry) in Act III, Scene 4 (litho)
5237259 Othello (Sir Herbert Tree) and Desdemona (Miss Phyllis Neilson-Terry) in Act III, Scene 4 (litho) by Buchel, Charles A

Louise Grandjean as Desdemona in Othello (coloured photo)
978074 Louise Grandjean as Desdemona in Othello (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise Grandjean, French opera singer)

Othello and Desdemona (engraving)
1105537 Othello and Desdemona (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello and Desdemona)

Desdemona
LLM456370 Desdemona by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Desdemona. Illustration from Shakespeares Heroines (Ernest Nister, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

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"Desdemona: The Tragic Heroine of Othello" In the enchanting land of Italy, a tale unfolds, centered around the captivating character of Desdemona. From the depths of Shakespeare's masterpiece, "Othello, " to the vibrant illustrations for Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Otello, " Desdemona's story has captured hearts throughout history. With an oleograph depicting a scene from Act IV, Scene II, we witness Othello consumed by jealousy and rage as he tragically ends Desdemona's life. This heart-wrenching moment is further immortalized in an engraving where Othello confronts his beloved wife with chilling words - "Talk you of killing? Ay I do. " Yet amidst this tragedy lies beauty and resilience. In a colour litho titled "Desdemona was awakened and looked upon Othello, " we see her awakening to face her fate with courage and grace. Her strength shines through even in moments of despair. Artistic interpretations abound, showcasing Desdemona's enduring presence on stage. A chromolitho illustration for Shakespeare's Othello transports us into the dramatic world created by the Bard himself. Meanwhile, Edouard Dorn's piano setting for Rossini’s Otello brings forth melodies that echo Desdemonda’s tender spirit. Engravings such as Eduard Buchel’s portrayal depict both love and turmoil between Othello and Desdemonda – their connection undeniable despite tragic circumstances. Beyond theatrical renditions lie societal reflections; lithographs like “The Fruits of Amalgamation” remind us how racial tensions were explored within this timeless tale. From grand theaters to smaller stages, actors have breathed life into these characters over time. Miss Ellen Terry graces our imagination as she embodies Desdemona at the Grand Theatre Fulham while Sir Herbert Tree portrays a tormented yet passionate Othello alongside Miss Phyllis Neilson-Terry's Desdemona in Act III, Scene