Kean Collection

Edmund Kean / Richard III
EDMUND KEAN English actor in the role of Shakespeares Richard III

Edmund Kean / As Brutus
EDMUND KEAN Actor, as Brutus in Julius Caesar

Mr. Edmund Kean as Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard the Third
FLO4594838 Mr. Edmund Kean as Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard the Third, in Shakespeare's " Richard III" at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Coverlet, Indiana, 1847. Creator: Frederick A. Kean
Coverlet, Indiana, 1847

The Trial, Act IV, Scene I from Charles Keans production of
STC174285 The Trial, Act IV, Scene I from Charles Keans production of The Merchant of Venice, Princess Theatre, London, 12th June 1858 (watercolour on paper) by Lloyds, F

Toy Theatre, Edmund Kean as Richard III. 19th century

Edmund Kean as Shakespeares Richard III, at Drury Lane Theatre in 1814. Seen here in Act V, looking troubled on the eve of the Battle of Boswell. 1814

The late Frederic Lemaitre in his principal characters (engraving)
1036221 The late Frederic Lemaitre in his principal characters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Frederic Lemaitre in his principal characters)

General view of banquet hall, decorated by banners and pictures of Stalin and Roosevelt, In the centre are Ge. Courtney Hodges, Commanding General 1st U.S

Edmund Kean in the Character of Macbeth, 1814. Creator: George Henry Harlow
Edmund Kean in the Character of Macbeth, 1814

Smartly-dressed older man strolling along a London Street
Smartly-dressed older man in a pinstripe three-piece suit and wearing a white fedora strolling along a London Street. 1937

EDMUND KEAN / TWO ROLES
EDMUND KEAN Actor, as Shylock, and as Othello. Date: 1787 - 1833

EDMUND KEAN / BLOOD
EDMUND KEAN Actor, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Date: 1787 - 1833

Edmund Kean as Giles Overreach
The actor, Edmund Kean, in the role of Giles Overreach in A New Way to Pay Old Debts by Philip Massinger Date: c. 1820

CHARLES KEAN (1811 - 1868), actor and son of Edmund Kean

Mr. Kean in the Character of Richard the Third, ca. 1814. ca. 1814
Mr. Kean in the Character of Richard the Third, ca. 1814. After Isaac Robert Cruikshank

The Theatrical Atlas, May 7, 1814. May 7, 1814. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Theatrical Atlas, May 7, 1814

Edmund Kean as Sir Giles Overreach in a New Way To Pay Old Debts, c1816, (1948). Edmund Kean (4 November 1787 -15 May 1833)

Julia Kean Fish, wife of American statesman Hamilton Fish, late 19th century, (1908). Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London)

Charles John Kean, 1811-1868. English Actor. Engraved By D. J. Pound From A Photograph By Mayall
Charles John Kean, 1811-1868. English Actor. Engraved By D.J. Pound From A Photograph By Mayall. From The Book The Drawing-Room Portrait Gallery Of Eminent Personages Published In London 1859

Edmund Kean 1787 To 1833 English Actor In Richard The Third Act Iv Scene 4 By William Shakespeare 1564 To 1616 Engraved By C.Turnerby After Painting By J.J. Halls

Edmund Kean as Richard III, ca. 1814. ca. 1814. Creator: George Cruikshank
Edmund Kean as Richard III, ca. 1814

Cartoon, Henry Irving and Charles Kean
Cartoon, The Corsican Brothers. Showing Henry Irving kneeling in front of the ghost of Charles Kean (1811-1868), in whose footsteps he was following by performing in the play

Edmund Kean as Hamlet
The actor, Edmund Kean, in the role of Hamlet. Date: 1814

Frederick Lemaitre
FREDERICK LEMAITRE (Antoine Louis Prosper) French actor, notable performances of Hamlet, Othello and Kean. Date: 1800 - 1876

Scene from the New Comedy of Love in a Naze, at the Princess Theatre, London, Uk; Lord Miniver, Mr. Wigan, Colonel Rupert, Mr. C. Kean, Lucy, Mrs. Kean, 1851 Engraving

The Shower of Gold, scene from Charles Keans production of Henry V
XZL149493 The Shower of Gold, scene from Charles Keans production of Henry V, Princess Theatre, 1859 (w/c on paper) by Lloyds, F

ELLEN KEAN (1805-1880). English actress. In the role of Viola in a production of William Shakespeares Twelfth Night at the Haymarket Theatre in London. Wood engraving, 1853

EDMUND KEAN (1787-1833). English actor. Kean as Hamlet. Oil on canvas by Daniel Maclise

Scene from the New Comedy of Love in a Naze, at the Princess Theatre, London, Uk; Lord Miniver, Mr. Wigan, Colonel Rupert, Mr. C. Kean, Lucy, Mrs. Kean, 1851 Engraving

CHARLES JOHN KEAN (1811-1868). English actor. Steel engraving, 19th century

EDMUND KEAN (1787-1833). English actor. In the title role of William Shakespeares Richard III. Line engraving, 19th century

Charles Kean as Hamlet
The actor Charles Kean (son of Edmund Kean) in the role of Hamlet

Charles Kean / R3 Gloster
Charles Kean as Gloucester in Shakespeares Richard III Act I Scene I

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"Remembering the Legendary Edmund Kean: A Master of Shakespearean Roles" Edmund Kean, a name that echoes through the annals of theater history. Known for his mesmerizing performances as Richard III, Brutus, and Hamlet, he captivated audiences with his unparalleled talent and intense stage presence. In Frederick A. Kean's captivating artwork "Coverlet, Indiana, 1847, " we catch a glimpse of the man behind these iconic characters. His piercing gaze hints at the depth and complexity he brought to each role he portrayed. One cannot forget Charles Keans' production of "The Trial, " where Act IV, Scene I showcased Kean's ability to evoke raw emotions on stage. The intensity in his eyes during this scene left spectators spellbound. Even in toy theaters depicting him as Richard III or Shakespeares' tragic hero Macbeth, Edmund Kean's charisma shines through. These miniature representations serve as a testament to his enduring legacy. As we delve into history further, an engraving featuring Frederic Lemaitre reminds us that greatness recognizes greatness. This talented actor recognized Kean's brilliance and paid homage by portraying some of his most famous characters. "The Rival Richards" captures a moment when Sheakspear himself was endangered by imitators trying to replicate what only Edmund Kean could achieve effortlessly - bringing life to Shakespearean works like no other before him. Lastly, we encounter an image capturing an older but still stylishly dressed Edmund Kean strolling along a London street. Even in this candid moment outside the limelight, it is evident that he carried with him an air of theatricality wherever he went. Edmund Kean remains etched in our memories as one of the greatest actors ever known. His portrayal of Richard III will forever be revered; his interpretation of Brutus will continue to inspire; and his embodiment of Hamlet will always leave us pondering life's deepest questions.