Ouida Collection

Marie Louise De LA Ramee
MARIE LOUISE DE LA RAMEE Pseudonym OUIDA English novelist

Ouida, 1893 (litho)
KDC384269 Ouida, 1893 (litho) by Beau, Adolphe (1828-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louisa de la Ramee (1839-1908); bestseller novelist of the Victorian era; animal lover; ); English

Toxin, by Ouida (litho)
1628293 Toxin, by Ouida (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toxin, by Ouida. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Summer Number 1895)

Dorothy Mather as Cigarette in Under Two Flags, at the Kennington Theatre, London, based on Ouidas novel of 1867. Date: early 20th century

Poster, Under Two Flags, based on a best-selling novel by Ouida

Louise De La Ramee, Ouida (b / w photo)
5989075 Louise De La Ramee, Ouida (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise De La Ramee, Ouida)

Ouida (1839-1908)
864379 Ouida (1839-1908) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Ouida (1839-1908) pen name of Maria Louise Rame, English novelist born at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Ouida (engraving)
3627806 Ouida (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ouida. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: Ouida (Maria Louise Rame), English novelist (engraving)
6034893 Punch cartoon: Ouida (Maria Louise Rame), English novelist (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Ouida, Louisa de la Ramee (engraving)
3627648 Ouida, Louisa de la Ramee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ouida, Louisa de la Ramee. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893)

Caricature of Henry Hamilton, English playwright and actor
Caricature of Henry Hamilton (c1853-1918), English playwright and actor, whose adaptation of Ouidas novel, Moths (published 1880), was in production at the Olympic Theatre, London

Frontispiece illustration by Cecil Aldin, Moufflou, by Ouida. Showing Moufflou, a French poodle, walking along a country road in Tuscany, Italy

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Moufflou, by Ouida, showing Moufflou howling when the eldest brother of the family, Tasso, is conscripted to join the army. Date: 1915

Cover design by Cecil Aldin, Moufflou, by Ouida. showing a French poodle. Date: 1915

Title page design by Cecil Aldin, Moufflou, by Ouida, with a profile of a white poodle. Date: 1915

Trinket, by Princeps, dam Ouida, by Rysdyks Hambletonian. Date c1884 March 5

King of Dahomey Crowned
Coronation of the King of Whydah (Ouida), Dahomey (Benin), West Africa

Cover: dog of Flanders
A young woman sits with her dog, reading a book

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MARIE LOUISE DE LA RAMEE Nom de plume OUIDA English novelist

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Ouida, born Marie Louise De LA Ramee in 1839, was a prolific English novelist and playwright who left an indelible mark on the literary world. Her works spanned various genres, from romance to adventure, captivating readers with their vivid imagery and compelling narratives. In 1893, a lithograph portrait captured her essence as a writer - determined yet enigmatic. The intensity in her eyes hinted at the depth of her imagination and the passion she poured into each word she penned. "Toxin, " another lithograph by Ouida, showcased her versatility as an artist. This intriguing piece depicted the darker side of human nature, exploring themes of deceit and manipulation that often lurked beneath society's polished facade. The Kennington Theatre in London saw Dorothy Mather embodying Cigarette in "Under Two Flags, " a play inspired by one of Ouida's most celebrated novels. The poster for this production conveyed both glamour and danger - qualities synonymous with Ouida's writing style. A black-and-white photograph revealed Louise De La Ramee herself - elegant yet mysterious. It was evident that behind those piercing eyes lay a wealth of stories waiting to be told. Throughout her career, which lasted until her death in 1908, Ouida garnered recognition for her contributions to literature. An engraving featured in Punch magazine immortalized her as an esteemed English novelist whose words resonated deeply with readers worldwide. Caricatures were not uncommon during this era; Henry Hamilton found himself humorously depicted alongside Ouida. Perhaps they shared creative endeavors or crossed paths within artistic circles where ideas flowed freely like ink on paper. Cecil Aldin's frontispiece illustration for "Moufflou" perfectly encapsulated the enchantment present within Ouida's storytelling. A tale filled with warmth and compassion that touched hearts across generations. Ouida may have faded from popular memory over time; however, her legacy endures.