Lyric Collection

Beggars Opera Poster
Poster for production at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith (London)

Theatre Crowd in Shaftesbury Avenue, London
The early winter and Christmas season in London - a theatre crowd pouring out into Shaftesbury Avenue. The scene is outside the Lyric Theatre, looking towards the Globe, the Queen s

Fourth Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Avenue (looking east), Huntington, West Virginia, USA. 1915

Windmill Theatre
The Windmill Theatre on the corner of Great Windmill Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, and the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in London

Muses - Thalia, Erato
Thalia muse of comic drama and Erato muse of lyric poetry

Horace in Archway
QUINTUS HORATIUS FLACCUS Roman lyric poet and satirist

PINDAR ( GREEK BUST )
PINDAR - Greek lyric poet (author of Odes of Victory and many others) Date: circa 522 - 438 BC

Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, holding a flute. Found in the Tiburtino area of Rome near the Villa d Este. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Perini after an illustration by A

Sappho on the Lefkadas Cliff, 1889. Artist: Izmailov, Alexander (1869-?)
Sappho on the Lefkadas Cliff, 1889. From a private collection

The second working trials of the sporting spaniel club, 1899. Date: 1899

The Girl in the Taxi by F Fenn and A Wimperis
Promotional postcard for The Girl in the Taxi adapted by Frederick Fenn & Arthur Wimperis from Die Keusche Susanne (Wilhelm-Theater, Magdeburg, 26/2/1910) by George Okonkowski; music Jean Gilbert

American sheet music cover for Come Josephine in My Flying Machine, with music by Fred Fisher
SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1910. American sheet music cover for Come Josephine in My Flying Machine, with music by Fred Fisher and lyrics by Alfred Bryan, 1910

Erato, Muse of Poetry, 1870 (w / c on paper)
Ma122468 Erato, Muse of Poetry, 1870 (w/c on paper) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 47x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Best People, by Gray and Hopgood
The Best People, a comedy by David Gray and Avery P Hopgood. First produced in England at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool, March 1926, and later the same month at the Lyric Theatre, London

Lilac Time by Adrian Ross from Das Dreimaederlhaus by A. M. Willner and H. Reichert; music from the melo-dies of Franz Schubert (Raimundttheater, Vienna 15/1/1916)

Emma Eames - American opera singer
Emma Eames (1865-1952), American opera singer (soprano) performed in Europe and America from 1889 to 1916. Date: 1890

The Performer 1906 Arthur Kampf 1864-1950 German Germany

Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore, emperor of the Orient, in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de
5855409 Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore, emperor of the Orient, in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de l'Opera.; (add.info.: Louis-Henri Obin in the role of Nicephore)

Luis de Leon
3329969 Luis de Leon; (add.info.: Portrait of Luis de Leon (1527-1591) a Spanish lyric poet, Augustinian friar, theologian, and academic. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Song the Kettle is Singing (in a dear little place called home) - written and composed by Worton David and Lawrence Wright - sung with enormous success by Miss Florrie Forde and Miss Dora Lyric

Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Creator: Taillasson, Jean-Joseph (1745-1809)
Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Found in the Collection of Musee des beaux-arts, Brest

Sappho, . Creator: Lefebvre, Jules Joseph (1836-1911)
Sappho. Private Collection

Study On an Early Spring Day
Thoth Adan

The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas)
NGW238895 The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas) by Jones, Thomas (1743-1803); 114.5x168 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Neon Jungle Wild Thing
Sarah Manovski

Neon Jungle Typography
Sarah Manovski

Ellen Terry's Bouquet at the Lyric Theatre, London, 29 July 1917 - WW1 charity programme cover Date: 1917

Johnny Zero, WW2 Music Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Johnny Zero, lyric by Mack David, words by Vee Lawnhurst, featured and broadcast by George Elrick, who can be seen in the portrait photograph

Soldiers in His Excellency at the Lyric Theatre
Actors appearing as 11 soldiers in His Excellency at the Lyric Theatre. You may laugh at our dancing schoolery, It's all very well - it amuses you

Fray Luis de Leon (1527-1591). Spanish poet
Fray Luis de Leon (Belmonte, 1527-Madrigal de las Altas Torres, 1591). Spanish poet. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Music cover, Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered, lyric by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers, featured and broadcast by Billy Cotton and his Band Date: 1941

Music cover, Sing Gipsy, sung by Irene Ambrus
Music cover, Sing Gipsy (Chante Tzigane), English lyric by Jack Fishman, words and music by Charles Humel, sung by Irene Ambrus Date: 1946

Music cover, My Song for You, Jan Kiepura
Music cover, My Song for You, lyric by Frank Eyton, music by Mischa Spoliansky, from the Gaumont British picture My Song for You, starring Jan Kiepura. Date: 1934

A White Man - play at The Lyric Theatre, London, featuring (from left) Mr A G Poulton as Sir John Applegate, Mr Charles Allan as Malcolm Petrie, Miss Nora Lancaster as Countess of Kerhill

Sappho and Pegasus
FIA5346107 Sappho and Pegasus by Millioti, Vasili Dmitrievich (1875-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho (vers 630-vers 580 avant JC) et Pegase (Sappho and Pegasus)

Ms. 392 fol. 1 Song in praise of Laure, from Sonetti, Canzoni e Triomphi by Petrarch, 1470 (vellum)
XIR182954 Ms.392 fol.1 Song in praise of Laure, from Sonetti, Canzoni e Triomphi by Petrarch, 1470 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Inguimbertine, Carpentras

Samuel Mather, Epitaphium, 1724 (litho)
956754 Samuel Mather, Epitaphium, 1724 (litho) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

See where my love a-maying goes, with sweet dame Flora sporting (litho)
3655881 See where my love a-maying goes, with sweet dame Flora sporting (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: See where my love a-maying goes)

Sleep, silence child, sweet father of soft rest, Prince, whose approach peace to all mortals brings (litho)
3655856 Sleep, silence child, sweet father of soft rest, Prince, whose approach peace to all mortals brings (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleep)

Phillida and Corydon (litho)
3655852 Phillida and Corydon (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phillida and Corydon)

Crown ye God Bacchus with a coronal, and Hymen also crown with wreaths of vine (litho)
3655845 Crown ye God Bacchus with a coronal, and Hymen also crown with wreaths of vine (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown ye God Bacchus with a coronal)

"For snug in a glen, where nane could see"(colour litho)
6020120 " For snug in a glen, where nane could see" (colour litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " For snug in a glen)

Anacreon, Ode XLVIII (engraving)
6009513 Anacreon, Ode XLVIII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XLVIII)

Anacreon, Ode XX (engraving)
6009500 Anacreon, Ode XX (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XX. Illustration for Odes of Anacreon, translated by Thomas Moore)

Anacreon, Ode IX (engraving)
6009497 Anacreon, Ode IX (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode IX. Illustration for Odes of Anacreon, translated by Thomas Moore)

Anacreon, Ode LII (engraving)
6009518 Anacreon, Ode LII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode LII)

Anacreon, Ode XXXIII (engraving)
6009506 Anacreon, Ode XXXIII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXXIII)

Anacreon, Ode XXX (engraving)
6009499 Anacreon, Ode XXX (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXX)

Anacreon (colour litho)
2802036 Anacreon (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anacreon. Illustration for Le Livre D Amour (Boulanger, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

The Medal and the Maid, musical comedy at the Lyric Theatre, Tom B Daviss company, book by Owen Hall, lyrics by C H Taylor, music by Sidney Jones. Date: 1900s

Alas for her that met me. Illustration by Florence Harrison for Tennysons poem, Lyric from Maud. Date: c.1920

L Horloge de Demain, calligram published in issue number 4 of 391
CHT177865 L Horloge de Demain, calligram published in issue number 4 of 391 (colour litho) by Apollinaire, Guillaume (1880-1918); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

Hebrew Liturgical Chant (vellum)
GIA702693 Hebrew Liturgical Chant (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Palatina, Parma, Italy; eGiancarlo Costa; Italian, out of copyright

An oval portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (green levant morocco leather, cream watered silk
985727 An oval portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (green levant morocco leather, cream watered silk, sapphires, pai) by Sangorski & Sutcliffe; 27.2x19.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Anacreon, Ode LXXVII (engraving)
6009531 Anacreon, Ode LXXVII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode LXXVII)

Anacreon, Ode XXXV (engraving)
6009504 Anacreon, Ode XXXV (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXXV)

"Early one summers day"(colour litho)
6020121 " Early one summers day" (colour litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"O stay, O stay, thou goodly youth"(colour litho)
6020116 " O stay, O stay, thou goodly youth" (colour litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " O stay, O stay)

"Love liketh not the falling fruit, / Nor yet the withered tree"(colour litho)
6020125 " Love liketh not the falling fruit, / Nor yet the withered tree" (colour litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"I could not love thee, dear, so much / Loved I not honour more"(colour litho)
6020123 " I could not love thee, dear, so much / Loved I not honour more" (colour litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I could not love thee)

Carte-Postale, poem dedicated to Jean Royere from the Case d
CHT177856 Carte-Postale, poem dedicated to Jean Royere from the Case d Armons collection, 1915 (pen & ink and collage on paper) by Apollinaire

Erato, muse of lyric poetry, holding a lyre (cithara). Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Epithalamion, Edmund Spenser (litho)
3654601 Epithalamion, Edmund Spenser (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epithalamion, Edmund Spenser)

Sign no more, ladies, sigh no more, men were deceivers ever (litho)
3655849 Sign no more, ladies, sigh no more, men were deceivers ever (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sign no more, ladies, sigh no more)

Cupid and my Campaspe played at cards for kisses (litho)
3655848 Cupid and my Campaspe played at cards for kisses (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid and my Campaspe played at cards for kisses)

Over hill, over dale, thorough bush, thorough brier, over park, overpale, thorough flood, thorough fire (litho)
3655843 Over hill, over dale, thorough bush, thorough brier, over park, overpale, thorough flood, thorough fire (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over hill)

Illustration for English Lyrics (litho)
3642423 Illustration for English Lyrics (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for English Lyrics with an introduction by John Dennis (George Bell)

Mass meeting in Cobalt, Ontario, Canada
Mass meeting in Cobalt, a silver mining town in Ontario, Canada. circa 1908

Morris Clark, renowned for being one of the Gibson Girls, appearing in The Catch of the Season, at the Vaudeville Theatre, London. Date: 1905

Gabrielle Ray (1883 - 1973), English stage actress, dancer and singer, her photographs on picture postcards in the Edwardian times, sold more than other stage beauties

Poster for La Cigale at the Lyric Theatre, London. 1890

Ye learned sisters, which have oftentimes been to the aiding others to adorn (litho)
3655847 Ye learned sisters, which have oftentimes been to the aiding others to adorn (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ye learned sisters)

And, since love ne er will from me flee, a mistress moderately fair (litho)
3655842 And, since love ne er will from me flee, a mistress moderately fair (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: And, since love ne er will from me flee)

Finis (litho)
3654607 Finis (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finis. Illustration for English Lyrics with an introduction by John Dennis (George Bell)

The American Constitution Frigates Engagement with the British Frigate
AQS256825 The American Constitution Frigates Engagement with the British Frigate Guerriere (print) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Bound to Beat: Yankee Doodle crossed the pond... (litho)
AQS336795 Bound to Beat: Yankee Doodle crossed the pond... (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

La colombe poignardee and Le jet d eau
CHT177868 La colombe poignardee and Le jet d eau, two calligrams (ink on paper) by Apollinaire, Guillaume (1880-1918); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

Come away! come, sweet love! (colour litho)
6023148 Come away! come, sweet love! (colour litho) by Watts, Arthur George (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come away! come, sweet love)

"I loathe that I did love"(colour litho)
6020119 " I loathe that I did love" (colour litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Anacreon Odes (engraving)
6009519 Illustration for Anacreon Odes (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Odes of Anacreon, translated by Thomas Moore)

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"Unveiling the Melodic Tapestry: Exploring the Enchanting World of Lyric" Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time and artistry as we unravel the essence of lyricism. From the iconic Beggars Opera Poster to the bustling Theatre Crowd on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, every step unveils a new chapter in this harmonious tale. As we venture further, our path leads us to the Windmill Theatre, where creativity dances upon its stage like muses Thalia and Erato. Their ethereal presence echoes Horace's words in Archway while Pindar's Greek bust reminds us of ancient lyrical traditions that have stood the test of time. Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, gracefully holds her flute, enchanting all who embrace her melodies. In another corner lies The Second Working Trials of Sporting Spaniel Club - an unexpected yet delightful blend of passion for both canines and lyrical expression. Across continents and eras, Lilac Time by Adrian Ross serenades hearts with its timeless lyrics. Meanwhile, Fourth Avenue in Huntington, West Virginia beckons us towards American sheet music covers from yesteryears – Come Josephine in My Flying Machine transports us back to 1910 with Fred Fisher's mesmerizing composition accompanied by Alfred Bryan's evocative lyrics. In this kaleidoscope of artistic wonders emerges Erato once again; Muse of Poetry graces our presence through delicate watercolors on paper from 1870. Her elegance serves as a reminder that lyricism transcends boundaries and resonates across generations. Join us on this voyage into the realm where words intertwine with melody – discover how each brushstroke or note has shaped our understanding and appreciation for lyricism throughout history. Let your soul be captivated by these glimpses into an enchanting world that celebrates poetic expression at its finest.