Falstaff Collection (#3)

"Does he not hold up his head, as it were? And struct in his gate
3082683 " Does he not hold up his head, as it were? And struct in his gate?", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"This letter to Mistress Page and thou this to Mistress Ford"
3082681 " This letter to Mistress Page and thou this to Mistress Ford", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Why do your dogs bark so? Be there bears I the town
3082671 " Why do your dogs bark so? Be there bears I the town?", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Enter Anne Page with wine, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page following"
3082668 " Enter Anne Page with wine, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page following", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

Title page design, illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor
3082659 Title page design, illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir John Fastolff (engraving)
3099499 Sir John Fastolff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Fastolff)

Falstaff and Mrs Ford (engraving)
2808133 Falstaff and Mrs Ford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff and Mrs Ford.); © Look and Learn

Prince Henry and Falstaff after the Battle of Shrewsbury (chromolitho)
961274 Prince Henry and Falstaff after the Battle of Shrewsbury (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Hackett as Falstaff, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V, scene v (engraving)
971620 Mr Hackett as Falstaff, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V, scene v (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Hackett as Falstaff)

A Notable Theatrical Event (litho)
1629775 A Notable Theatrical Event (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Notable Theatrical Event)

Mademoiselle Pannetier as Nelly in Falstaff (colour litho)
978049 Mademoiselle Pannetier as Nelly in Falstaff (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Pannetier, French actress, as Nelly in Falstaff)

Sir John Falstaff (coloured engraving)
979134 Sir John Falstaff (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Falstaff.); © Look and Learn

Falstaff and Mrs Ford, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act III, Scene III (engraving)
727185 Falstaff and Mrs Ford, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act III, Scene III (engraving) by Ralston, J.M.L. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff and Mrs Ford, Merry Wives of Windsor)

Scene from Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor (Act III, Scene 3) (litho)
5996165 Scene from Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor (Act III, Scene 3) (litho) by Lossow, Heinrich (1843-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from Shakespeares King Henry IV, Part 1 (Act II, Scene 4) (litho)
5996178 Scene from Shakespeares King Henry IV, Part 1 (Act II, Scene 4) (litho) by Piloty, Ferdinand the Elder (1786-1844); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeares King Henry IV)

Henry 5th dismissing his Companions (engraving)
3634279 Henry 5th dismissing his Companions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry 5th dismissing his Companions)

Falstaff, The Merry Wives of Windsor (chromolitho)
729890 Falstaff, The Merry Wives of Windsor (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, The Merry Wives of Windsor. From a Shakespeare card game)

Illustration for The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving)
725309 Illustration for The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Merry Wives of Windsor)

King Henry IV Part I
LLM455209 King Henry IV Part I by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV Part I. Illustration from The Library Shakespeare (William Mackenzie)

The Merry Wives of Windsor
LLM454132 The Merry Wives of Windsor by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Wives of Windsor)

Falstaff enacts the part of the king
LLM455201 Falstaff enacts the part of the king by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff enacts the part of the king. Henry IV, Part I, Act II, Scene IV)

Inside of the Red Bull Playhouse, frontispiece to a collection of drolls by Francis
STC87594 Inside of the Red Bull Playhouse, frontispiece to a collection of drolls by Francis Kirkman first pub. in 1672, pub

Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor: Pistol, a Follower of Falstaff (litho)
6023855 Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor: Pistol, a Follower of Falstaff (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pistol, a Follower of Falstaff)

Falstaff and Dame Quickly, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act ii, Scene 2 (engraving)
5216215 Falstaff and Dame Quickly, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act ii, Scene 2 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff and Dame Quickly)

Falstaff and Anne Page, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5199075 Falstaff and Anne Page, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff and Anne Page)

Titlepage of The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare
2653531 Titlepage of The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Falstaff (litho)
979105 Falstaff (litho) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff. From The Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare)

Falstaff at Justice Shallows (engraving)
819030 Falstaff at Justice Shallows (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff at Justice Shallows)

Prince Henry, Points, and Falstaff, King Henry IV, First Part (engraving)
727450 Prince Henry, Points, and Falstaff, King Henry IV, First Part (engraving) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry, Points)

Falstaff and Mistress Ford, the Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving)
727442 Falstaff and Mistress Ford, the Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff and Mistress Ford, the Merry Wives of Windsor)

Theatrical Characters 1: Falstaff, c. 1825 (pen & ink on paper)
3108997 Theatrical Characters 1: Falstaff, c.1825 (pen & ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); 34.3x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: I would you had but the wit)

Falstaffs cowardice detected, from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584469 Falstaffs cowardice detected, from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School

Mr Hackett as Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving)
584372 Mr Hackett as Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Hackett as Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor)

King Henry IV Part 1
LLM454202 King Henry IV Part 1 by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV Part 1)

The Production of Verdis "Falstaff"at Milan, Falstaff concealed in the Buck-Basket in Fords House (engraving)
1038706 The Production of Verdis " Falstaff" at Milan, Falstaff concealed in the Buck-Basket in Fords House (engraving) by Tito

"Search Windsor Castle, elves, within and out"
3082714 " Search Windsor Castle, elves, within and out", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Out of my door you witch", illustration from
3082711 " Out of my door you witch", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Marry is the short and long of it", illustration from
3082691 " Marry is the short and long of it", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"They carried me to a tavern", illustration from
3082661 " They carried me to a tavern", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

Front cover design, illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor
3082657 Front cover design, illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Falstaff enacting the part of the King (engraving)
1093015 Falstaff enacting the part of the King (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff enacting the part of the King)

Falstaff in Shakespeares Henry IV (chromolitho)
1093616 Falstaff in Shakespeares Henry IV (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff in Shakespeares Henry IV)

Falstaff (engraving)
664688 Falstaff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff. King Henry IV--Part I. Illustration for The Library Shakespeare (William Mackenzie, c 1890)

Mr Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff (gravure)
671561 Mr Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff)

First Part King Henry IV. Act III, Scene III (gravure)
671976 First Part King Henry IV. Act III, Scene III (gravure) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Part King Henry IV. Act III, Scene III)

Signor Verdis New Opera (engraving)
1604043 Signor Verdis New Opera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signor Verdis New Opera. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 February 1893)

Scene from Verdis New Opera of "Falstaff, "at Milan, Act III, Scene 1 (engraving)
1604030 Scene from Verdis New Opera of " Falstaff, " at Milan, Act III, Scene 1 (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches at the Royal Agricultural Societys Meeting at Norwich (engraving)
1624953 Sketches at the Royal Agricultural Societys Meeting at Norwich (engraving) by Carter, Samuel John (1835-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Falstaff: A Legendary Character Through Time" This captivating Academy poster for Orson Welles's "Chimes at Midnight" (1966) perfectly captures the essence of Falstaff, one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters. Prince Henry, Hotspur, and Falstaff come to life in this iconic portrayal from King Henry IV. Verdi's opera "Falstaff" in Paris showcases the enduring popularity of this larger-than-life figure. The 1906 production immerses us in the world of Sir John Falstaff, a character known for his wit and charm. Intriguingly, we see Falstaff receiving a rebuke in another artwork titled "Henry IV / Falstaff / Rebuke. " This hints at the complex relationship between him and King Henry IV. The image hidden inside a basket adds an element of humor to his adventures with the merry wives in Windsor Forest, and is moments like these that make him such a memorable character. Transporting us back in time, we catch a glimpse of early 20th-century delivery trucks resembling those used during Falstaff's era. These vehicles evoke nostalgia while reminding us how far society has progressed since then. Stephen Kemble as Falstaff brings Shakespeare's words to life on stage in "King Henry IV, " showcasing the enduring appeal and versatility of this timeless character. Another depiction shows our beloved knight indulging himself with a tankard of wine and tin cup – an image that encapsulates his love for pleasure and revelry. Eduard von Gruetzner beautifully captures this scene from 1910. Lastly, we encounter Sir J. Fastolffe (1380-1459), whose name bears resemblance to our lovable rogue. Though unrelated, it reminds us that throughout history there have been figures who embody similar characteristics as our dear friend Sir John Falstaff. From stage productions to operas and historical references alike, these diverse hints demonstrate the lasting impact of Falstaff.