Falstaff Collection (#4)

"Robinson Crusoe"at Drury Lane, Scenes from "The History of England in Twenty Minutes"(engraving)
1063334 " Robinson Crusoe" at Drury Lane, Scenes from " The History of England in Twenty Minutes" (engraving) by English School

Mr Hackett as Falstaff, King Henry IV, Part I (engraving)
971690 Mr Hackett as Falstaff, King Henry IV, Part I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Hackett as Falstaff, King Henry IV, Part I, Act IV, Scene III)

The Production of Verdis "Falstaff"at Milan, Signor Verdi appearing before the curtain with the Singers
1038717 The Production of Verdis " Falstaff" at Milan, Signor Verdi appearing before the curtain with the Singers (litho) by Tito

"I went to her and cried Mum and she cried Budget
3082717 " I went to her and cried Mum and she cried Budget, illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Master Slender is let the boys leave to play"
3082708 " Master Slender is let the boys leave to play", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Thrown into the Thames", illustration from
3082707 " Thrown into the Thames", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"I had a father Mistress Anne: my uncle can tell you good jests of him"
3082706 " I had a father Mistress Anne: my uncle can tell you good jests of him", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"I cannot cog, and they say hou art this and that like a many of these lisping
3082697 " I cannot cog, and they say hou art this and that like a many of these lisping hawthorn buds", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"There empty it in the muddy ditch", illustration from
3082694 " There empty it in the muddy ditch", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"When Mrs Bridget lost the handle of her fan"
3082690 " When Mrs Bridget lost the handle of her fan", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Enter Falstaff, pistol, Nym and Bardolph", illustration from
3082680 " Enter Falstaff, pistol, Nym and Bardolph", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Theres pippins and cheese to come", illustration from
3082672 " Theres pippins and cheese to come", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

The book of riddles, illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor
3082669 The book of riddles, illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving)
961103 Scene from The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Merry Wives of Windsor, by Wiliam Shakespeare)

Falstaff in Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor (chromolitho)
1093618 Falstaff in Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff in Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor)

Falstaff attacked by the fairies (chromolitho)
1093615 Falstaff attacked by the fairies (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff attacked by the fairies)

Henry V rejects Falstaff (chromolitho)
1093614 Henry V rejects Falstaff (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry V rejects Falstaff. Scene from Henry IV, Part 2)

Falstaff and Bardolph (litho)
812844 Falstaff and Bardolph (litho) by Liverseege, Henry (1803-32); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff and Bardolph)

Go, bear thou this letter to Mistress Page, and thou this to Mistress Ford (colour litho)
3624596 Go, bear thou this letter to Mistress Page, and thou this to Mistress Ford (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Go)

Henry V rejects Falstaff (gravure)
666215 Henry V rejects Falstaff (gravure) by Grutzner, Eduard von (1846-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry V rejects Falstaff)

Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor: Robin, Page to Falstaff (litho)
6023861 Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor: Robin, Page to Falstaff (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin, Page to Falstaff)

Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor: Nym, a Follower of Falstaff (litho)
6023857 Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor: Nym, a Follower of Falstaff (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nym, a Follower of Falstaff)

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act III, Sc 5 (litho)
6022062 The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act III, Sc 5 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act III, Sc 5. Falstaff)

Giuseppe Verdi, 1893 (ink & wash) (litho)
KDC397363 Giuseppe Verdi, 1893 (ink & wash) (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi (1813-1901)

Mr Hackett as Falstaff (engraving)
583949 Mr Hackett as Falstaff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Hackett as Falstaff); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

First Part of Henry IV. Act III, Scene III
LLM460523 First Part of Henry IV. Act III, Scene III by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Part of Henry IV. Act III, Scene III)

Falstaff and Mistress Ford, The Merry Wives Of Windsor (engraving)
6026192 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)

Falstaff from Henry IV, Part 1 (chromolitho)
969291 Falstaff from Henry IV, Part 1 (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff from Henry IV, Part 1. A goodly portly man)

Falstaff and his page (litho)
979087 Falstaff and his page (litho) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff and his page. From Henry IV Part II, by William Shakespeare)

King Henry IV Part 2 (colour litho)
3653310 King Henry IV Part 2 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV Part 2)

Pages from the William Shakespeares First Folio show Act 1 Scene 1 from
3077951 Pages from the William Shakespeares First Folio show Act 1 Scene 1 from Henry IV part 2, 1623 (print) by English School

"I had rather forsooth, go before you like a man, than follow him like a dwarf"
3082692 " I had rather forsooth, go before you like a man, than follow him like a dwarf", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Heres the twin brother of thy letter", illustration from
3082687 " Heres the twin brother of thy letter", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Have not your worship a want above your eye?"
3082686 " Have not your worship a want above your eye?", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Villain! Larron!"(Pulling Simple out), illustration from
3082684 " Villain! Larron!" (Pulling Simple out), illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"Exeunt Falstaff and Robin", illustration from
3082682 " Exeunt Falstaff and Robin", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

Falstaff and his friends (engraving)
819590 Falstaff and his friends (engraving) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff and his friends, a scene from The Merry Wives of Windsor)

Scene from the Performance of "Henry IV, Part I, "by the Irving Dramatic Club at the Lyceum Theatre
1047205 Scene from the Performance of " Henry IV, Part I, " by the Irving Dramatic Club at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J

Falstaff in the washbasket (chromolitho)
1093617 Falstaff in the washbasket (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff in the washbasket. A scene from Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor)

Falstaff in Shakespeares Henry IV (chromolitho)
1093613 Falstaff in Shakespeares Henry IV (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff in Shakespeares Henry IV)

John Henderson as Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving)
960324 John Henderson as Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Shakespeare Memorial by Lord Ronald Gower. At each corner of the Memorial, the sculptor has placed a representative Shakespearean character, pictured in the foreground is Falstaff

Sir John Falstaff Raising Recruits, 1765. Creator: Francis Hayman
Sir John Falstaff Raising Recruits, 1765. This depicts a scene from William Shakespeares Henry IV (Part II, Scene 2)

Sir John Falstaff Reviewing His Ragged Regiment, 1858. Creator: Sir John Gilbert
Sir John Falstaff Reviewing His Ragged Regiment, 1858. A scene from Henry IV, Part II, Act III, Scene 2

King Henry IV, ca. 1827. Creator: William Heath
King Henry IV, ca. 1827

Falstaff at Justice Shallows Mustering His Recruits (Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part II, Act 3, Scene 2), June 1, 1792

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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.