Bard Collection (#3)

Shakespeare writing Hamlet, 1936 (colour litho)
473452 Shakespeare writing Hamlet, 1936 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Notes at the National Eisteddfod of Wales (engraving)
1046041 Notes at the National Eisteddfod of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the National Eisteddfod of Wales)

Romola (engraving)
1045947 Romola (engraving) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romola. Illustration for The Graphic)

St Davids Day in Wales (engraving)
1055628 St Davids Day in Wales (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Davids Day in Wales)

The Mold Eisteddfod, chairing the Bard (engraving)
1048957 The Mold Eisteddfod, chairing the Bard (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mold Eisteddfod, chairing the Bard)

Napoleon examining Fort Bard, Italy, 23 May 1800 (colour litho)
3098886 Napoleon examining Fort Bard, Italy, 23 May 1800 (colour litho) by Denon, Dominique Vivant (1747-1825) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon examining Fort Bard, Italy)

Scene in Hall of a Highland Chieftain in the seventeenth century (litho)
665663 Scene in Hall of a Highland Chieftain in the seventeenth century (litho) by Draper, Herbert James (1864-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bard Singing the Deeds of Teuton Warriors (engraving)
655688 A Bard Singing the Deeds of Teuton Warriors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bard Singing the Deeds of Teuton Warriors)

Ancient Gallic bard reciting the noble traditions of the family (engraving)
6029368 Ancient Gallic bard reciting the noble traditions of the family (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chant du Bard (colour litho)
3622276 Chant du Bard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chant du Bard. Sheet music cover.); © Look and Learn

"His hearers sat as if spellbound"(engraving)
2813317 " His hearers sat as if spellbound" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Irish Banquet, 1581 (engraving) (sepia photo)
STC347558 An Irish Banquet, 1581 (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

King Canute and the Poet, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363624 King Canute and the Poet, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othere the Black)

Ossian singing (litho)
5997267 Ossian singing (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ossian singing. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

Irish bard and traveler - in "Celts and Goths
LSE4084534 Irish bard and traveler - in " Celts and Goths, customs of the inhabitants of the British Isles of the early 6th century and the Goth nations of the west coast of the Baltic"

Irish ottamh and an heraldic bard (coloured engraving)
821954 Irish ottamh and an heraldic bard (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish ottamh and an heraldic bard)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1062771 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

David Emrys James, Welsh Bard, fishing. Circa December 1944

Left to right, David Emrys James Welsh bard, (chaired bard, with robes), with David Lloyd George, Leader of the Liberal Party. Cardiff Station, Watford, 26th November 1929

David Emrys James, chaired bard, with robes. Cardiff Station, Wales. 26th November 1929

Statue in the Hall, at Abergavenny, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Statue in the Hall, at Abergavenny, 1845. Sculpture on display at the Cymreigyddion Festival in Wales....a splendid Statue of the ancient bard Taliesin pen Beirrdd, the work of Mr. W

The Rev. T. Price, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Rev. T. Price, 1845. Portrait of Welsh historian Reverend Thomas Price, a leading figure in the revival of the Eisteddfod, and associated with the Cymreigyddion Festival in Wales

The Duke and Duchess of York invested as bards - Eisteddfod
The Duke and Duchess of York invested as bards at the Welsh National Eisteddfog at Swansea in August, 1926. They were given the bardic names Albert o Efrog and Betsi o Efrog

Italy, Valle d Aosta, Bard, view of Bard Castle on outcrop

Cornish Bard at his suburban home in Birmingham
A Cornish bard reads and reheases poetry in the garden of his suburban home in Birmingham, England. First published The Independent newspaper Date: 1987

Nomad musician, Jaipur
Nomadic musician squats at a ceramics shop in Jaipur, India. Over his shoulder he carries an Ektara, a single string gourd musical instrument

Portrait of Count Pyotr Ivanovich Meshchersky (1802-1876) with son Nikolai, 1935. Private Collection

Portrait of Vladimir Nikolaevich Karamzin (1819-1878), 1935. Creator: Bard, Jean Auguste
Portrait of Vladimir Nikolaevich Karamzin (1819-1878), 1935. Private Collection

Portrait of Ekaterina Nikolaevna Meshcherskaya, nee Karamzina (1806-1867), 1835. Private Collection

Gusli musician, 1911. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)
Gusli musician, 1911. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Shakespeare, 1623. Creator: Martin Droeshout or English School?
Portrait of Shakespeare, engraved by Martin Droeshout, 1623 (deep sepia engraving). William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833
KW200772 William Shakespeare (1564-1616) from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eKen Welsh; English, out of copyright

The Welsh Bard. 1858. Artist: William Theed
The Welsh Bard.1858. A poet, especially one who writes impassioned, lyrical, or epic verse. Bards were originally Celtic composers of eulogy

Opera prive de Paris. Premiere saison. 1929, 1928
Ope ra prive de Paris. Premie re saison. 1929, 1928. Private Collection

A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Private Collection

Portrait of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) an English poet, playwright and actor. Dated 17th Century

The Prussian Homage, 1882, by Jan Matejko (1838-1893)
Jan Matejko (1838-1893). Polish painter. The Prussian Homage, 1882. National Museum. Krakow. Poland

Senegal - Griot playing a Xalam
A Griot Xalam Player - Senegal. The most common stringed instrument in Senegal. Griots of many ethnic groups play it, including the Wolof, Sereer, Mandinko, Malinke, Fulbe, and Tukuloor

ORPHEUS AND PLUTO. Orpheus in Hades with Pluto and Proserpine: line engraving, French, 18th century

Princess Elizabeth invested as a bard
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, is invested as a bard at Mountain Ash on the 6th August 1946 at the Welsh Eisteddfod. Date: 1946

William Shakespeare, 1564-1616. English poet, playwright, dramatist and actor. Engraved by J. W. Cook
William Shakespeare, 1564-1616. English poet, playwright, dramatist and actor. Engraved by J.W.Cook

Scenic View Of Bard Peak And The Kenai Mountains In Portage Valley With Fireweed In The Foreground, Southcentral Alaska, USA

William Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616. English Poet And Playwright. Known As Gillilands Portrait. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Robert Burns, 1759 To 1796. Scottish Poet And Lyricist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Advert for Swan fountain pens 1901
Swan fountain pens with intricate design cases and chains, for Christmas gifts, free post catalogue available or in store at Cheapside, London. 1901

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In the vibrant land of Senegal, a Griot skillfully strums his Kora, weaving melodic tales that transport listeners to distant realms. His voice resonates with the wisdom of generations past, echoing the rich traditions of storytelling. Across vast oceans, a storyteller recites Viking sagas in a mesmerizing cadence. With each word spoken, ancient warriors come alive and epic battles unfold before our eyes. The power of these stories transcends time and connects us to our ancestral roots. In an engraving from centuries ago, we see William Shakespeare immortalized. His quill dances across parchment as he gives birth to timeless characters and unforgettable narratives. His words have become the cornerstone of literature, inspiring countless souls throughout history. Robert Burns emerges from a 19th-century print in vivid colors. A Scottish Bard whose verses capture love's ecstasy and life's struggles with equal fervor. Through his poetry, he paints poignant pictures that resonate deeply within our hearts. Amidst Cornish Gorsedd at St Just stands the Sword of Arthur - symbolizing bravery and chivalry passed down through generations. Here bards gather to celebrate their heritage and honor their ancestors' legacy through poetic expression. A curious Toucan flutters nearby; its colorful feathers mirroring the vibrancy found within bardic traditions worldwide. Even this playful creature recognizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations. But one day in 1864, mischief was afoot when young neighbors decided to lark around with Shakespeare's bust from the library. In an era where mocking dear old Will had become fashionable, laughter filled the air as they played their prank on this literary icon. Fast forward to 1972 at Launceston Castle during Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony – bards unite once more under Cornwall's sky. Their voices rise harmoniously amidst ancient stones as they pay homage to their Celtic roots through music and verse.