Dramatist Collection (#9)

William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Act III, Scene 1 (litho)
8648407 William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Act III, Scene 1 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar)

William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 1 (litho)
8648406 William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 1 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 1)

Mr Charles Kean, as "Hamlet" (engraving)
8647199 Mr Charles Kean, as "Hamlet" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Charles Kean)

Old love songs: "Youth like summer morn, Age like winter weather" (colour litho)
8646778 Old love songs: "Youth like summer morn, Age like winter weather" (colour litho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Youth like summer morn)

Beauties of Shakespeare: Anne Page and Slender (coloured engraving)
8646735 Beauties of Shakespeare: Anne Page and Slender (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Page and Slender)

Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving)
8646724 Beauties of Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra)

Beauties of Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (coloured engraving)
8646722 Beauties of Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo and Juliet)

William Shakespeare's play: Richard II (colour litho)
8648396 William Shakespeare's play: Richard II (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaunt knew that he would never see his son again)

William Shakespeare's play: Henry V (colour litho)
8648394 William Shakespeare's play: Henry V (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "God for Harry, England, and St George)

William Shakespeare's play: Henry VI (colour litho)
8648391 William Shakespeare's play: Henry VI (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "My crown is in my heart)

William Shakespeare's play: Henry VIII (colour litho)
8648389 William Shakespeare's play: Henry VIII (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Read o'er this!" Henry VIII)

Shakespeare for the Young: Comedy of Errors (colour litho)
8653204 Shakespeare for the Young: Comedy of Errors (colour litho) by Sidney, Herbert (1858-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comedy of Errors)

A young Shakspeare in the shape of a school-boy (engraving)
8641280 A young Shakspeare in the shape of a school-boy (engraving) by Williams, Samuel (1788-1853); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young Shakspeare in the shape of a school-boy)

Beauties of Shakespeare: King Richard III (coloured engraving)
8651077 Beauties of Shakespeare: King Richard III (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard III)

Shakespearian Series: Mary Arden's Cottage, Wilmcote (colour litho)
8668820 Shakespearian Series: Mary Arden's Cottage, Wilmcote (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Arden's Cottage, Wilmcote)

Shakespearian Series: Anne Hathaway's Cottage, The Kitchen (colour litho)
8668800 Shakespearian Series: Anne Hathaway's Cottage, The Kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaway's Cottage, The Kitchen)

Shakespearian Series: The Droeshout Portrait of Shakespeare (colour litho)
8668791 Shakespearian Series: The Droeshout Portrait of Shakespeare (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Droeshout Portrait of Shakespeare)

Shakespearian Series: New Place, Stratford, The Foundations (colour litho)
8668788 Shakespearian Series: New Place, Stratford, The Foundations (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Place, Stratford, The Foundations)

Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book
945565 Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Title page from the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. From The Works of William Shakespeare
6867248 Title page from the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. From The Works of William Shakespeare, published c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Title page from the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet)

Frontispiece and title page from the Shakespeare play Macbeth. Act II, Scene 2. Macbeth, " Hark! "
6867246 Frontispiece and title page from the Shakespeare play Macbeth. Act II, Scene 2. Macbeth, " Hark! ". From The Works of William Shakespeare

Title page from the Shakespeare play Coriolanus. From The Works of William Shakespeare, published c.1900 (engraving)
6867244 Title page from the Shakespeare play Coriolanus. From The Works of William Shakespeare, published c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Title page from the Shakespeare play Coriolanus)

Photograph of calligraphy detail of letters on an illuminated page from a book of Sh... 1986 (photo)
8716699 Photograph of calligraphy detail of letters on an illuminated page from a book of Sh... 1986 (photo) by Sangorski

Scene from The Tempest, (watercolour on paper laid on board)
657756 Scene from The Tempest, (watercolour on paper laid on board) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Tempest. Edmond Dulac (1882-1953)

Pinch and Antipholus, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5354607 Pinch and Antipholus, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Dr. Pinch and Antipholus)

Desdemone's arrival in Cyprus, from "Othello" by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5353982 Desdemone's arrival in Cyprus, from "Othello" by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info)

Orlando addressing the guests, Illustration for "As You Like It", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5354606 Orlando addressing the guests, Illustration for "As You Like It", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Orlando addressing the guests)

The triumphal arrival of Volumnia and Virgilia, Illustration for "Coriolanus"
AIS5354605 The triumphal arrival of Volumnia and Virgilia, Illustration for "Coriolanus", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Rosalind gives her necklace to Orlando: "Sir, wear this in my memory"
AIS5354593 Rosalind gives her necklace to Orlando: "Sir, wear this in my memory", Illustration for "As You Like It", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Cassio and Bianca, Illustration for "Othello", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving)
AIS5353958 Cassio and Bianca, Illustration for "Othello", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Cassio and Bianca)

Portrait of Manuel Breton de los Harreros (1796-1873), Spanish poet and playwright (oil on canvas)
AIS5353338 Portrait of Manuel Breton de los Harreros (1796-1873), Spanish poet and playwright (oil on canvas); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Illustration for "Le Cid", 1802 (engraving)
FGL5493973 Illustration for "Le Cid", 1802 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of "The Cid" poem by Guillen de Castro (1569-1631) (1618)

Le Cid under Chimene's balcony, Illustration for "Le Cid" 1802 (engraving)
FGL5493972 Le Cid under Chimene's balcony, Illustration for "Le Cid" 1802 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of "The Cid" poem by Guillen de Castro (1569-1631) (1618)

Illustration for "Le Cid", 1802 (engraving)
FGL5493970 Illustration for "Le Cid", 1802 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of "The Cid" poem by Guillen de Castro (1569-1631) (1618)

Virgilia, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Coriolanus
6116599 Virgilia, Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Coriolanus, ; (add.info.: Virgilia. Principal female character from Shakespeare's play Coriolanus)

As You Like It
5308139 As You Like It.; (add.info.: Title page for As You Like It by William Shakespeare. As You Like It is a pastoral comedy. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) an English poet, playwright, and actor

A Winter's Tale
5308137 A Winter's Tale.; (add.info.: Title page for A Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare. A Winter's Tale is one of Shakespeare's comedies)

Cover of " The Fun Journal", Satirique en N & B, 1859_12_3: The Legend of the century by Victor Hugo!!
ICA4945423 Cover of " The Fun Journal", Satirique en N & B, 1859_12_3: The Legend of the century by Victor Hugo!!

Cover of " Chronicle Parisienne", 1885_5_31 - Illustration by Eugene Francois Bonaventure Bataille dit Arthur
ICA4931641 Cover of " Chronicle Parisienne", 1885_5_31 - Illustration by Eugene Francois Bonaventure Bataille dit Arthur Sapeck (1853-1891): Hugo Victor; (add.info)

Scene taken from "Phedre" representing, Phedre confessing her hidden passions to her horrified dumb-struck
ELD4963054 Scene taken from "Phedre" representing, Phedre confessing her hidden passions to her horrified dumb-struck stepson Hippolytus

Titus discovering that Berenice wants to die in the tragedy "Berenice"
ELD4962914 Titus discovering that Berenice wants to die in the tragedy "Berenice". By Staal 19th century (engraving from "Works" by Jean Racine (1639-1699)

Scene taken from "Britannicus" representing Neron imprisoning Britannicus (Nero and Britannicus)
ELD4962910 Scene taken from "Britannicus" representing Neron imprisoning Britannicus (Nero and Britannicus. By Staal 19th century (engraving from works by Jean Racine (1639-1699)

photo of a drawing depicting the text of justice by Victor Hugo criticizing the Napoleonic dynasty
LUX4710483 photo of a drawing depicting the text of justice by Victor Hugo criticizing the Napoleonic dynasty and defending Louis Phillipe

Representation of Chimene asking the king to avenge his father Illustration of Scene 8 of Act II of "Le Cid"
ELD4847229 Representation of Chimene asking the king to avenge his father Illustration of Scene 8 of Act II of "Le Cid" by Pierre Corneille (1606 - 1684)

The School for Wives, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833733 The School for Wives, 1896 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School for Wives, Engraving from "Works" by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin dit Moliere)

Scapin's Deceits, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833619 Scapin's Deceits, 1896 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scapon's Deceits, Engraving from "Works" by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin dit Moliere)

Tartuffe, or The Imposter, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833555 Tartuffe, or The Imposter, 1896 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tartuffe, or The Imposter, Engraving from "Works" by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin dit Moliere)

The Imaginary Invalid, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833480 The Imaginary Invalid, 1896 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imaginary Invalid, Engraving from "Works" by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin dit Moliere)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Dramatist: Masters of the Theatrical Craft" From the lyrical verses penned by W. B. Yeats, a Nobel laureate in Literature, to the captivating performances of William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes, dramatists have left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. Step into the enchanting world of Shakespeare at the grand exhibition held at Earls Court in London, where his timeless works come alive through intricate costumes and elaborate sets. Witness a scene from Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, beautifully captured in an engraving depicting Javert, the relentless detective. Arnold Bennett's ingenious storytelling transports us to different realms with every word written while a Shakespeare quotation on a greetings card reminds us of his enduring influence on literature and life itself. Samuel Beckett challenges conventional narratives with his thought-provoking plays that delve deep into existential questions. Meanwhile, Henrik Ibsen takes us back home to Oslo where he masterfully explores societal norms and personal struggles. Leo Tolstoy's Russian novels transport readers across vast landscapes filled with complex characters and profound insights into human nature. And who can forget William Shakespeare himself? His words continue to resonate through time, reminding us of love, tragedy, and everything in between. Jules Verne's visionary tales ignite our imagination as we embark on thrilling adventures alongside extraordinary characters. Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke's contributions to literature during her time are celebrated for their elegance and sophistication. Dramatists embody creativity unleashed upon stages big and small; they captivate hearts with their stories woven intricately through dialogue and action. Their artistry transcends boundaries - geographical or temporal - leaving an everlasting impact on generations past, present, and future.