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Cleopatra Collection (page 6)

"Cleopatra: A Timeless Icon of Power, Beauty, and Tragedy" From the burning of the Library of Alexandria to Amanda Barrie's portrayal in Carry On Cleo (1964

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Twenty four coins (metal) (b / w photo)

Twenty four coins (metal) (b / w photo)
XIR239700 Twenty four coins (metal) (b/w photo) by Greek; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: I 1) Antiochus III the Great (223-187 BC) Seleucid King; I 2) Antiochus I (325-261 BC)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: The launch of the Cleopatra, 8 September 1877 (engraving)

The launch of the Cleopatra, 8 September 1877 (engraving)
584672 The launch of the Cleopatra, 8 September 1877 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launch of the Cleopatra, 8 September 1877)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Cleopatra at the Royal English Opera House (engraving)

Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Cleopatra at the Royal English Opera House (engraving)
583856 Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Cleopatra at the Royal English Opera House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: The rescue of the crew of the Cleopatra, at dawn in the Bay of Biscay (engraving)

The rescue of the crew of the Cleopatra, at dawn in the Bay of Biscay (engraving)
582986 The rescue of the crew of the Cleopatra, at dawn in the Bay of Biscay (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra at the battle of Actium

Cleopatra at the battle of Actium
LLM457157 Cleopatra at the battle of Actium by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra at the battle of Actium)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra and the asp, Ancient Egypt (litho)

Cleopatra and the asp, Ancient Egypt (litho)
5997059 Cleopatra and the asp, Ancient Egypt (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra and the asp, Ancient Egypt)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: 'Cleopatra, 'by H Rider Haggard (engraving)

"Cleopatra, "by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626499 " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626224 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Scene from 'Antony and Cleopatra, 'at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "Antony and Cleopatra, "at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1620963 Scene from " Antony and Cleopatra, " at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Antony and Cleopatra)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra (engraving)

Cleopatra (engraving)
1595003 Cleopatra (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 April 1887)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatras Banquet, 1572 (slate)

Cleopatras Banquet, 1572 (slate)
BEN82505 Cleopatras Banquet, 1572 (slate) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra and the Death of Antonius (engraving)

Cleopatra and the Death of Antonius (engraving)
655157 Cleopatra and the Death of Antonius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra and the Death of Antonius)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Antony and Cleopatra in Egypt (engraving)

Antony and Cleopatra in Egypt (engraving)
655669 Antony and Cleopatra in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra in Egypt)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: The taking of the Cleopatra, French Frigate by Captain Edward Pellew (engraving)

The taking of the Cleopatra, French Frigate by Captain Edward Pellew (engraving)
5220811 The taking of the Cleopatra, French Frigate by Captain Edward Pellew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The taking of the Cleopatra)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra being carried into the royal palace by a servant, ancient Egypt (litho)

Cleopatra being carried into the royal palace by a servant, ancient Egypt (litho)
5997104 Cleopatra being carried into the royal palace by a servant, ancient Egypt (litho) by Brend amour, Richard (1831-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Italian department, Memorial Hall Annex, Centennial International Exhibition

Italian department, Memorial Hall Annex, Centennial International Exhibition
3084914 Italian department, Memorial Hall Annex, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageCleopatra Collection: The Death of Cleopatra, 1638-39 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Cleopatra, 1638-39 (oil on canvas)
885670 The Death of Cleopatra, 1638-39 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 122x96 cm; Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Gluttony, c. 1550-60 (wool, silk & silver-gilt thread)

Gluttony, c. 1550-60 (wool, silk & silver-gilt thread)
3551882 Gluttony, c.1550-60 (wool, silk & silver-gilt thread) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 388.6x678.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Gift of Mrs. Frederic R. Coudert Jr

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra and Caesar (engraving)

Cleopatra and Caesar (engraving)
727468 Cleopatra and Caesar (engraving) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra and Caesar)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra, 1693-95 (oil on canvas)

Cleopatra, 1693-95 (oil on canvas)
704265 Cleopatra, 1693-95 (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); Palazzo Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Scene from the legend of the pearl banquet.); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra welcoming Caesar

Cleopatra welcoming Caesar
LLM457161 Cleopatra welcoming Caesar by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra welcoming Caesar)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Madame Sarah Bernhardt as 'Cleopatra'in M Sardous New Play at the Porte St Martin Theatre

Madame Sarah Bernhardt as "Cleopatra"in M Sardous New Play at the Porte St Martin Theatre, Paris (engraving)
1038425 Madame Sarah Bernhardt as " Cleopatra" in M Sardous New Play at the Porte St Martin Theatre, Paris (engraving) by Tofani

Background imageCleopatra Collection: The Young Princes at the Antipodes (engraving)

The Young Princes at the Antipodes (engraving)
1054539 The Young Princes at the Antipodes (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Princes at the Antipodes)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra and the asp (chromolitho)

Cleopatra and the asp (chromolitho)
974471 Cleopatra and the asp (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra and the asp)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: The Loves of Anthony and Cleopatra (engraving)

The Loves of Anthony and Cleopatra (engraving)
965747 The Loves of Anthony and Cleopatra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loves of Anthony and Cleopatra)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Kreutzer, Les Amours d Antoine et de Cleopatra (chromolitho)

Kreutzer, Les Amours d Antoine et de Cleopatra (chromolitho)
667094 Kreutzer, Les Amours d Antoine et de Cleopatra (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kreutzer, Les Amours d Antoine et de Cleopatra)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Antony and Cleopatra (engraving)

Antony and Cleopatra (engraving)
671474 Antony and Cleopatra (engraving) by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Miss Langtry as Cleopatra (gravure)

Miss Langtry as Cleopatra (gravure)
671545 Miss Langtry as Cleopatra (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Langtry as Cleopatra)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Interview between Octavian and Cleopatra (engraving)

Interview between Octavian and Cleopatra (engraving)
654029 Interview between Octavian and Cleopatra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interview between Octavian and Cleopatra)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra and her attendants (b / w photo)

Cleopatra and her attendants (b / w photo)
6002594 Cleopatra and her attendants (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra and her attendants)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: 'Cleopatra'c. 1635 (oil on canvas)

"Cleopatra"c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
AIS5333722 " Cleopatra" c. 1635 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Prado, Madrid, Spain; eIberfoto; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatre par Tosini, Michele, Circle of (1503-1577). Oil on canvas, size : 37x25, 7

Cleopatre par Tosini, Michele, Circle of (1503-1577). Oil on canvas, size : 37x25, 7
FIA5404697 Cleopatre par Tosini, Michele, Circle of (1503-1577). Oil on canvas, size : 37x25, 7, , Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan by Tosini, Michele di Ridolfo (1503-77); Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

Background imageCleopatra Collection: The Feast of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra, c. 1705-10 (oil on canvas)

The Feast of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra, c. 1705-10 (oil on canvas)
5914723 The Feast of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra, c.1705-10 (oil on canvas) by Trevisani, Francesco (1656-1746) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Christmas at the Theatres (engraving)

Christmas at the Theatres (engraving)
1596989 Christmas at the Theatres (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas at the Theatres)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1595943 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Death of Cleopatra (Anthony and Cleopatra) 'Now boast thee, death

Death of Cleopatra (Anthony and Cleopatra) "Now boast thee, death
3949303 Death of Cleopatra (Anthony and Cleopatra) " Now boast thee, death, death in thy possession lies, A lass unparallel d"

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626314 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626153 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Madame Sarah Bernhardt at 'Cleopatra'at the Royal English Opera-House (engraving)

Madame Sarah Bernhardt at "Cleopatra"at the Royal English Opera-House (engraving)
1056220 Madame Sarah Bernhardt at " Cleopatra" at the Royal English Opera-House (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: 'I would I had thy inches'Cleopatra, Act I, Scene 3 (colour litho)

"I would I had thy inches"Cleopatra, Act I, Scene 3 (colour litho)
969853 " I would I had thy inches" Cleopatra, Act I, Scene 3 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II (engraving)

Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II (engraving)
971682 Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatra (engraving)

Cleopatra (engraving)
1038920 Cleopatra (engraving) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: The Death of Cleopatra, 1686 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Cleopatra, 1686 (oil on canvas)
996210 The Death of Cleopatra, 1686 (oil on canvas) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); 74.9x95.3 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Purchase, 1968

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatras Needle (engraving)

Cleopatras Needle (engraving)
1049913 Cleopatras Needle (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, an Illustrated History of the Obelisk belonging to Great Britain)

Background imageCleopatra Collection: Cleopatras Needle (engraving)

Cleopatras Needle (engraving)
1049916 Cleopatras Needle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, an Illustrated History of the Obelisk belonging to Great Britain)




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"Cleopatra: A Timeless Icon of Power, Beauty, and Tragedy" From the burning of the Library of Alexandria to Amanda Barrie's portrayal in Carry On Cleo (1964), it has captivated audiences for centuries. In Reynolds' painting "Cleopatra dissolving the Pearl, " Kitty Fisher embodies the allure and opulence associated with this enigmatic queen. Carry On Cleo (1964) brought a comedic twist to Cleopatra's story, showcasing her larger-than-life personality. Ptolemy & Cleopatra Wall reminds us of their tumultuous relationship that shaped history. Antony and Cleopatra, Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, immortalized their passionate love affair. The production shot from Carry On Cleo (1965) captures the essence of this captivating tale. In Piero di Cosimo's Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as Cleopatra, we see how artists throughout history have been inspired by her beauty and mystique. This painting transports us back to 1480 when fascination with ancient Egypt was at its peak. The Battle of Actium in 31 BC marked a turning point for both Rome and Egypt. It was here that Antony and Cleopatra faced defeat against Octavian Caesar, leading to their ultimate downfall. Cleopatra VII is often depicted on her barge, symbolizing her grandeur as she sailed along the Nile River. The Disembarkation at Tarsus by Lorrain showcases her arrival in style while highlighting her ability to command attention wherever she went. Tragically, Mark Antony met his demise in Shakespeare's play during Act 4 Scene 15 - an event forever etched into our collective memory. Their deaths sealed their place in history as one of literature's most iconic couples. Whether it be through historical events or artistic interpretations like these hints suggest, there is no denying Cleopatra's enduring legacy.