William Shakespeare Collection

Italy, Desdemona, Othello and Iago, illustration for the opera Otello (1887) by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), oleograph 19th century, Civica Raccolta Delle Stampe Achille Bertarelli (Library)

Prince Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. Characters from the William Shakespeare play, The Life and Death of King John, set during the reign of King John of England (1199-1216)

Miranda. The Tempest, 1916. Artist: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)
Miranda. The Tempest, 1916. Private Collection

Actors on stage in the days of Shakespeare
Theatrical performance in the days of Shakespeare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Midsummer Nights Dream (Shakespeare, Act 4, Scene 1), November, 1857

Hamlet, c1900-1944. Artist: Max Jacob
Hamlet, c1900-1944. Hamlet is one of the worlds most famous literary works, and has been translated into every major living language

The Death of Mark Antony (Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, Act 4, Scene 15), January 1, 1780

Illustration From Shakespeares The Tempest
Illustration depicting a scene from William Shakespeares play The Tempest, with the fairy Ariel holding onto the mast of a sailing ship as men stand on the deck below during a strorm

New Golden Arrow Loco
The locomotive William Shakespeare at Victoria Station, London, before entering service on the Golden Arrow route from London to Dover for the channel crossing, 11th October 1951

The Weird Sisters (The Three Witches), ca 1782. Found in the collection of The Huntington, California

Prince Henry, Hotspur and Falstaff (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1, Act 5, Scene 4), first published 1796; reissued 1852

Songs from Shakespeare: Take, Oh Take Those Lips Away. - Measure for Measure (Act IV. Scene 1), 1896. Illustration with lines from the play by William Shakespeare. From The Magazine of Art

Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. Artist: Henry James Townsend
Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Oberon and Titania, 19th century. Oberon, King of the Fairies, and his consort, Titania, from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream

Falstaff, 1906. Private Collection

Golden Arrow
30th September 1952: The Britannia class locomotive William Shakespeare on the Golden Arrow express. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Title page of the 1605 " Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Prospero and Miranda watch the Tempest (colour litho)
5988786 Prospero and Miranda watch the Tempest (colour litho) by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell (1880-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospero and Miranda watch the Tempest)

The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas)
1199485 The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 129x177.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Witches of Macbeth. After a 19th century print by Swiss artist Henry Fuseli illustrating Act I, Scene I of Macbeth by WIlliam Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (engraving)
7239653 William Shakespeare (engraving) by Cook, J.W. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare, 1564-1616. English poet, playwright, dramatist and actor)

Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing, Act IV, Scene 2 (litho)
7155634 Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing, Act IV, Scene 2 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Much Ado About Nothing, Act IV, Scene 2)

Titania and the Clown (chromolitho)
3626447 Titania and the Clown (chromolitho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titania and the Clown. A Midsummer Nights Dream)

The first performance of "The Tempest by William Shakespeare will be
The first performance of " The Tempest by William Shakespeare will be on the 29th May 1962 at the Old Vic Theatre, Waterloo Road, London

Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830. Creator: Henry Perronet Briggs
Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830

Malvolio and the Countess, c1840, (c1915). Artist: Daniel Maclise
Malvolio and the Countess, c1840, (c1915). Held by the Tate Modern, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

The Tempest. Prospero and Ariel. Private Collection

The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver, Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652) draughtsman, engraver, cartographer

Timon and Apemantus, 1883. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Timon and Apemantus, 1883. Two characters from Shakespeares play Timon of Athens sitting under trees in the wilderness

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William Shakespeare, the legendary playwright and poet, continues to captivate audiences even centuries after his time. His works have become timeless classics, inspiring countless adaptations and interpretations across various art forms. In John William Waterhouse's painting "Miranda. The Tempest, " we see the enchanting character from Shakespeare's play brought to life with vivid colors and intricate details. This portrayal reminds us of the magic and mystery that permeate his works. Verdi's opera Otello also pays homage to Shakespeare's genius, as depicted in the poster for its first performance at Teatro Fenice. It showcases the power of music in conveying emotions similar to those found in Shakespearean tragedies. The actors on stage during Shakespeare's era were instrumental in bringing his words alive for eager audiences. Their performances transported viewers into worlds filled with passion, tragedy, and comedy - a testament to both their talent and Shakespeare's ability to craft compelling characters. Max Jacob's artwork depicting Hamlet captures the brooding nature of this iconic character who grapples with existential questions. It serves as a reminder of how deeply human emotions are explored within Shakespearean plays. Giuseppe Verdi further immortalized one of Shakespeare's most tragic tales through his opera Otello. In an illustration for this masterpiece, we witness Desdemona, Othello, and Iago entangled in a web of deceit and jealousy – themes that continue to resonate today. Handbills advertising performances like Hamlet at Theatre Leeds demonstrate how popular these plays were during their time. They attracted diverse crowds who eagerly awaited each new production by this masterful playwright. Shakespeare not only excelled at crafting intense dramas but also delighted audiences with comedic gems such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The four fairy costumes showcased here remind us of the whimsical charm present throughout this beloved play. In Falstaff Enacting Henry IV by unknown artist c1834 (oil on canvas), we glimpse another facet of Shakespeare's genius – his ability to create memorable and complex characters.