Schwenck Collection

Ws Gilbert / Vanity Fair
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan

Ws Gilbert / Eglington
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan

Ws Gilbert / Sambourne
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan, satirised for his love of the sea and sailing

GILBERT & SULLIVAN. Sir Arthur Sullivan (left) and Sir William Schwenck Gilbert: caricature, 1881, on the occasion of Patience

Ws GILBERT (1836-1911)
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright. Began collaboration with Arthur Sullivan (Gilbert writing the librettos, Sullivan the music) on highly popular comic operas

William Schwenck Gilbert (1836 - 1911) English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator. Date: 1904

Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, 1836 - 1911. English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

William Schwenck Gilbert, 1836-1911. British Dramatist, Poet, Satirist, Librettist, Cartoonist And Composer. Best Known For His Operatic Collaborations With Arthur Sullivan

Sir William S. Gilbert (1836-1911) (litho)
KW237065 Sir William S. Gilbert (1836-1911) (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: writer of the Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas; ); Ken Welsh; English

IOLANTHE, 19th CENTURY. I ll never throw dust in a jurymans eyes (said I to myself-said I. Drawing by William Schwenck Gilbert from his Bab Ballads

OPERA: RUDDYGORE, 1887. Scenes from the comic opera, Ruddygore, written by Gilbert and Sullivan, performed at the Savoy Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1887

GILBERT & SULLIVAN: TRIAL. Trial by Jury. From bias free of every kind, this trial must be tried. Drawing by William Schwenck Gilbert from his Bab Ballads

PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Opera by Gilbert and Sullivan. A policemans lot is not a happy one. Drawing by William Schwenck Gilbert from his Bab Ballads

WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT (1836-1911). English playwright. Original cabinet photograph, c1880

LEONORA BRAHAM (1853-1931). English opera singer, in the title role of Gilbert and Sullivans comic opera, Patience, 1881. Photograph

Playwright
circa 1895: British poet and playwright Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836 - 1911) of Gilbert & Sullivan fame. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) English composer, conductor and musicologist who had a long collaboration with Will Schwenck Gilbert which produced the Savoy light operas (1877-1896)

Ws Gilbert / Penrose 1911
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright and collaborator with Sullivan, writing at his desk

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"Remembering the Wit and Talent of Sir William Schwenck Gilbert: A Master of Words and Illustrations" Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, a name that resonates with creativity and brilliance in the world of literature. Known for his remarkable collaborations with composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, he left an indelible mark on the realm of operatic libretto. Born in 1836, this English dramatist, poet, satirist, and illustrator was a true Renaissance man. His contributions to the arts were vast and varied; from his iconic caricatures featured in Vanity Fair to his illustrations for Eglington magazine. Gilbert's artistic prowess knew no bounds. In collaboration with Sullivan, Gilbert created some of the most beloved operas ever performed. Their partnership birthed timeless classics such as "Trial by Jury, " where they humorously depicted a courtroom drama through music and lyrics. The duo's comic opera "Ruddygore" also showcased their unmatched ability to entertain audiences while delivering social commentary. Gilbert's talent extended beyond writing librettos; he was also an accomplished cartoonist whose work graced many publications during his time. His keen eye for satire allowed him to cleverly capture societal absurdities through witty illustrations. As we delve into history books or peruse old editions of famous literature collections like The International Library Of Famous Literature published in London around 1900, we encounter Sir William S. Gilbert once again – immortalized within its pages alongside other literary giants. Though he departed this world in 1911, Sir William Schwenck Gilbert's legacy lives on today. His words continue to be sung on stages worldwide while his illustrations evoke laughter even after more than a century has passed since their creation. Let us remember this extraordinary British dramatist who brought joy through both pen and brushstroke - forever etching himself into the annals of artistic greatness.