Josiah Boydell Collection

Shepherds in Arcadia, 1789. Creators: Thomas Kirk, John Boydell, Josiah Boydell
Shepherds in Arcadia, 1789

The Infant Shakespeare Attended by Nature and the Passions, published 1799

Picking of the Red and White Roses (Shakespeare, King Henry VI, first published 1795; reissued 1852)
Picking of the Red and White Roses (Shakespeare, King Henry the Sixth, Part 1, Act 2, Scene 4), first published 1795; reissued 1852

The Beggars Opera, Act III, July 1, 1790. Creator: William Blake
The Beggars Opera, Act III, July 1, 1790

The Beggars Opera, Act III, 1790. Creator: William Blake
The Beggars Opera, Act III, 1790

Wooded Landscape with Riders, August 1, 1797. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Wooded Landscape with Riders, August 1, 1797

Wooded Landscape with Peasant Reading Tombstone, Rustic Lovers and Ruined Church, August 1, 1797

Wooded Landscape with Two Country Carts and Figures, August 1, 1797

Wooded Landscape with Herdsmen Driving Cattle over a Bridge, Rustic Lovers and Ruined Castle, 1797

Wooded Landscape with Herdsmen and Cows, August 1, 1797. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Wooded Landscape with Herdsmen and Cows, August 1, 1797

The Reward of Cruelty, 1790. Creator: J Bell
The Reward of Cruelty, 1790. After William Hogarth

Sigismonda (Sigismunda), June 4, 1795. Creator: Benjamin Smith
Sigismonda (Sigismunda), June 4, 1795. After Tristam Bampfylde Freeman

The Palace at Westminster: King Henry and the Prince of Wales (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 2, Act 4, Scene 4), first published 1795; reissued 1852

Portrait of Helena Fourment, with a young page behind her, 1782

Design for a Frontispiece, ca. 1793. Creator: Josiah Boydell
Design for a Frontispiece, ca. 1793

Macbeth, the three witches and Hecate, 1805. Artist: John Boydell
Macbeth, the three witches and Hecate, 1805. Act IV, Scene I of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Macbeth and Banquo encounter the three witches on the heath, 1805. Artist: John Boydell
Macbeth and Banquo encounter the three witches on the heath, 1805. Act I, Scene III of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Act IV Scene v from Hamlet, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Act III Scene vi from Cymbeline, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, London, c19th century.]

Act V Scene i from The Tempest, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Act I Scene ii from The Tempest, c19th century. Miranda, Prospero and Caliban on the Enchanted Island. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell

Act V Scene iv from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Act II Scene i from The Merry Wives of Windsor, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, London, c19th century.]

Act III Scene i from Much Ado About Nothing, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Act IV Scene i from Loves Labour Lost, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Puck, from A Midummer Nights Dream, c19th century
Puck, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, London, c19th century.]

Act IV Scene i from A Midsummer Nights Dream, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Act V Scene iv from As You Like It, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Act I Scene ii from As You Like It, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Act IV Scene i from Macbeth, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

John Boydell Portrait England English Publisher
John Boydell, 1720 - 1804. British publisher and engraver. From a print by Valentine Green, after the portrait by Josiah Boydell

Cruelty in Perfection, 1790. Creator: J Bell
Cruelty in Perfection, 1790

Regnier Hansloe Anabaptist Minister Wife Cornelis Claesz
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Drawings Prints, Print, Pisano Imogen, Shakespeare, Cymbeline, Act 3, Scene 4, Boydell shakespeare
Drawings and Prints, Print, Pisano and Imogen (Shakespeare, Cymbeline, Act 3, Scene 4), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Subject, Artist, Engraver, Publisher, After, William Shakespeare, John Hoppner

Drawings Prints, Print, Prince Henry, Hotspur Falstaff, Shakespeare, King Henry IV
Drawings and Prints, Print, Prince Henry, Hotspur and Falstaff (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1, Act 5, Scene 4), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Subject, Engraver, Artist, Publisher, After

Drawings Prints, Print, Picking, Red, White, Roses, Shakespeare, King Henry Sixth
Drawings and Prints, Print, Picking of the Red and White Roses (Shakespeare, King Henry the Sixth, Part 1, Act 2, Scene 4), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Artist, Subject, Publisher, Engraver, After

Drawings Prints, Print, Palace Westminster, King, Henry, Prince, Wales, Shakespeare
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Palace at Westminster: King Henry and the Prince of Wales (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 2, Act 4, Scene 4), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Subject, Artist, Engraver

Drawings Prints, Print, infant, Christ, lying, wooden, box, Virgin, kneeling, prayer
Drawings and Prints, Print, The infant Christ lying on a wooden box, the Virgin kneeling in prayer before him, Saint Joseph at left, shepherds at right, in an octagonal frame, after Reni, Artist

Design Frontispiece ca 1793 Brush brown ink watercolor
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Josiah Boydell: A Master of Artistic Expression Josiah Boydell, a name that resonates with the essence of artistic brilliance. Known for his impeccable taste and discerning eye, Boydell's contributions to the art world are unparalleled. His passion for capturing the human experience is evident in his diverse collection. One masterpiece that stands out is "Picking of the Red and White Roses. " Inspired by Shakespeare's King Henry VI, this painting transports viewers to a time of political turmoil and familial strife. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring forth emotions that resonate even centuries later. In another creation, "The Beggars Opera, " Act III comes alive through William Blake's visionary brushstrokes. This captivating piece encapsulates the rawness of life on society's fringes while also highlighting their resilience and spirit. Boydell's love for nature shines through in his landscape paintings. In "Wooded Landscape with Riders, " Thomas Gainsborough skillfully captures the beauty of nature intertwined with human presence. The juxtaposition between man-made structures and untouched landscapes evokes a sense of harmony within chaos. Another woodland scene depicts peasants reading tombstones amidst rustic lovers and a ruined church—a poignant reminder of mortality amidst fleeting moments of joy. Meanwhile, "Wooded Landscape with Two Country Carts" showcases rural life at its finest, where simplicity reigns supreme. "The Reward of Cruelty" by J Bell serves as a powerful social commentary on humanity's capacity for both kindness and cruelty. It forces us to reflect upon our actions towards others, reminding us that every choice has consequences. Benjamin Smith immortalizes Sigismonda in his eponymous artwork—an embodiment of tragic love depicted beautifully through delicate brushwork. The emotional depth portrayed leaves an indelible mark on anyone who gazes upon it. Boydell also appreciates portraiture as seen in "Portrait Helena Fourment.