Phebe Collection

As you Like It by William Shakespeare
3747487 As you Like It by William Shakespeare by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: As you Like It comedy by William Shakespeare. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson. (1915)

Sketches of the play Desert Song at the Drury Lane Theatre, London, 1927 with Clarice Hardwicke, Gene Gerrard, Edith Day, Harry Welchman, Leonard Mackay and Phebe Brune Date: 1927

Flower sellers at Oxford Circus, Central London, outside Peter Robinson. Date: circa 1900s

Shakespeares As You Like It: Phebe, A Shepherdess (litho)
6023780 Shakespeares As You Like It: Phebe, A Shepherdess (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phebe, A Shepherdess)

Theatricals in the Open Air, "As You Like It, "at Coombe House, Kingston-on-Thames (engraving)
1622715 Theatricals in the Open Air, " As You Like It, " at Coombe House, Kingston-on-Thames (engraving) by Courbould

"As You Like It, "at the St Jamess Theatre (engraving)
1626803 " As You Like It, " at the St Jamess Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " As You Like It, " at the St Jamess Theatre)

As You Like It. Act V. Scene Iv. The Forest. Duke Senior, Amiens, Jaques, Orlando, Silvius, Oliver, Touch Stone
As You Like It.Act V. Scene Iv. The Forest. Duke Senior, Amiens, Jaques, Orlando, Silvius, Oliver, Touch Stone, Audrey, Phebe, Rosalind, Celia And Hymen

The Forest, Act V, Scene IV, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery
KW323349 The Forest, Act V, Scene IV, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Hamilton

Illustration for As You Like It, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469531 Illustration for As You Like It, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

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"Phebe: A Shepherdess Caught in the Whirlwind of Shakespearean Drama" In the enchanting world of William Shakespeare's "As You Like It, " Phebe, a captivating shepherdess, takes center stage amidst a tapestry of love and mischief. Her character weaves through the pages of this timeless play, leaving an indelible mark on both the audience and her fellow characters. From the sketches at Drury Lane to flower sellers at Oxford Circus in Central London, Phebe's essence transcends mere words on a page. She becomes alive with every lithograph and engraving that immortalizes her presence. Theatricals in open air settings like Coombe House in Kingston-on-Thames or St James's Theatre further bring forth her vivacity. Phebe emerges as a symbol of desire and longing, caught between multiple suitors vying for her affection. As she navigates through Duke Senior's forest sanctuary alongside Amiens, Jaques, Orlando, Silvius, Oliver, Touch Stone, Audrey, Rosalind, Celia and Hymen – depicted beautifully by William Hamilton – Phebe stands out as a beacon of complexity. Her heart torn between true love and superficial infatuations; Phebe embodies the universal struggle to find one's path amidst chaos. Through vibrant illustrations capturing moments from Act V Scene IV or scenes from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery late 19th century publication; Phebe remains etched into our collective consciousness. Whether it is her radiant spirit captured in color lithographs or her pivotal role within the Forest scene; Phebe continues to captivate audiences across time. Her story serves as a reminder that even within Shakespearean tales where comedy intertwines with tragedy – there lies profound depth within each character. So let us celebrate Phebe: A Shepherdess who defies convention and leaves an everlasting impression upon all who encounter her.