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Falstaff Collection (#6)

"Falstaff: A Legendary Character Through Time" This captivating Academy poster for Orson Welles's "Chimes at Midnight" (1966) perfectly captures the essence of Falstaff

Background imageFalstaff Collection: John Oldcastle, Lollard leader, hung and burnt hanging for denying transubstantiation, 1417(1848)

John Oldcastle, Lollard leader, hung and burnt hanging for denying transubstantiation, 1417(1848)
John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham, Lollard leader, condemned as heretic for denying transubstaniation and hung and burnt hanging in St Giless Fields, London, 1417

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Charles Kemble as Falstaff in Henry IV

Charles Kemble as Falstaff in Henry IV
Charles Kemble in the role of Sir John Falstaff in Shakespeares King Henry IV. 1827

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree in the role of Falstaff

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree in the role of Falstaff
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree in the role of Sir John Falstaff. circa 1900s

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Shakespeare - King Henry IV

Shakespeare - King Henry IV - Falstaff: This chair shall be my state. circa 1830

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Henry IV Part I - title page

Henry IV Part I - title page - Falstaff and Prince Hal. 1862

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Tito Gobbi as Falstaff on a Christmas card

Tito Gobbi as Falstaff on a Christmas card
Tito Gobbi (1913-1984), Italian operatic baritone, in the role of Falstaff (in the opera by Verdi) on a Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: 1950s

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Cartoon, Sir Herbert Tree as Falstaff

Cartoon, Sir Herbert Tree as Falstaff in Henry IV Part I at His Majestys Theatre, London. A speech bubble says: Zounds! I am so big that they ve had to make a full page of me. Date: 1914

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff

Falstaff
A portrait of Sir John Falstaff in Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor. Date: 1891

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Falstaff, Prince, Henry, Poins, Boars, Head, Tavern

Drawings Prints, Print, Falstaff, Prince, Henry, Poins, Boars, Head, Tavern
Drawings and Prints, Print, Falstaff, Prince Henry and Poins at the Boars Head Tavern (Shakespeare, King Henry the Fourth, Part 1, Act 2, Scene 4), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Subject, Engraver

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff Friends Merry Wives Windsor 1868 Etching

Falstaff Friends Merry Wives Windsor 1868 Etching
Artokoloro

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff Mrs Ford Page Shakespeare Merry Wives

Falstaff Mrs Ford Page Shakespeare Merry Wives
Artokoloro

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Prince, Henry, Falstaff, Boars, Head, Tavern, Eastcheap

Drawings Prints, Print, Prince, Henry, Falstaff, Boars, Head, Tavern, Eastcheap
Drawings and Prints, Print, Prince Henry and Falstaff at the Boars Head Tavern, Eastcheap (Shakespeare, King Henry the Fourth, Part I, Act 2, Scene 4), Publisher, Engraver, Artist, Subject, After

Background imageFalstaff Collection: SHAKESPEARE: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Falstaff from The Merry Wives of Windsor. Engraving

SHAKESPEARE: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Falstaff from The Merry Wives of Windsor. Engraving, early 17th century

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff sweats to death and lards the lean earth as he walks along, 1890

Falstaff sweats to death and lards the lean earth as he walks along, 1890
KW428129 Falstaff sweats to death and lards the lean earth as he walks along, 1890 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFalstaff Collection: I do begin to perceive that I am made an ass, 1890 (colour litho)

I do begin to perceive that I am made an ass, 1890 (colour litho)
KW428120 I do begin to perceive that I am made an ass, 1890 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff speaks in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V)

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Flastaffs Speech, 1890 (colour litho)

Flastaffs Speech, 1890 (colour litho)
KW428108 Flastaffs Speech, 1890 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV, Part I, Act IV, Scene II)

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff Hancock his Ragged Regiment. Falstaff

Falstaff Hancock his Ragged Regiment. Falstaff
FALSTAFF HANCOCK HIS RAGGED REGIMENT. FALSTAFF. If I be not ashamed my soldiers, I am soused gurnet. No eye hath seen such scarecrows ! Engraving 1880, US, USA

Background imageFalstaff Collection: The Wits, or, Sport upon Sport, 1662 (woodcut) (b / w photo)

The Wits, or, Sport upon Sport, 1662 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF342438 The Wits, or, Sport upon Sport, 1662 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Scene from Verdis New Opera of Falstaff, at Milan, Act Iii. Scene 1, Italy

Scene from Verdis New Opera of Falstaff, at Milan, Act Iii. Scene 1, Italy, 1893 Engraving

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Scene from the Performance of Henry Iv. Part I

Scene from the Performance of Henry Iv. Part I
SCENE FROM THE PERFORMANCE OF HENRY IV. PART I. BY THE IRVING DRAMATIC CLUB AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE FALSTAFF, Mr. Augustus Littleton, My sword hacked like a handsaw, ecce signum, Act II, Sc. 4

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff enacts the part of the king in Henry IV, Part I, Act II, Scene IV

Falstaff enacts the part of the king in Henry IV, Part I, Act II, Scene IV
KW469532 Falstaff enacts the part of the king in Henry IV, Part I, Act II, Scene IV, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

Background imageFalstaff Collection: 2654822; out of copyright

2654822; out of copyright

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Henry IV, Part I Scene from Henry IV

Scene from Shakespeares Henry IV, Part I Scene from Henry IV
Scene from Shakespeares " Henry IV, Part I" Scene from Henry IV, Part I, III, iii Scene from Falstaff Scene from Henry the Fourth, Part I, Signed and dated in black paint

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V

Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V
Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from " The Merry Wives of Windsor, " Act V, Scene v Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, V, v Signed and dated in brown paint

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff with the Body of Hotspur Falstaff with the Body of Hotspur, Act V, Scene

Falstaff with the Body of Hotspur Falstaff with the Body of Hotspur, Act V, Scene iv of Part One of Henry IV, Attributed to Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg, 1740-1812, French

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff and the recruits, from Henry IV, Part II, John Cawse, 1779-1862

Falstaff and the recruits, from Henry IV, Part II, John Cawse, 1779-1862
Falstaff and the recruits, from " Henry IV, Part II", John Cawse, 1779-1862, British

Background imageFalstaff Collection: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff

Background imageFalstaff Collection: SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. The character of Sir John Falstaff, from William Shakespeare s

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. The character of Sir John Falstaff, from William Shakespeare s
SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. The character of Sir John Falstaff, from William Shakespeares King Henry IV plays and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Engraving, 19th century

Background imageFalstaff Collection: SHAKESPEARE: FALSTAFF. From The Merry Wives of Windsor: woodcut, early 17th century

SHAKESPEARE: FALSTAFF. From The Merry Wives of Windsor: woodcut, early 17th century

Background imageFalstaff Collection: CRUIKSHANK: FALSTAFF. The character of Falstaff from William Shakespeares The

CRUIKSHANK: FALSTAFF. The character of Falstaff from William Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor. Etching, 19th century, by George Cruikshank

Background imageFalstaff Collection: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Falstaff being teased by the merry wives of Windsor

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Falstaff being teased by the merry wives of Windsor. Scene from Act III of William Shakespeares comedy. Watercolor by George Cruikshank (1792-1878)

Background imageFalstaff Collection: William Shakespeare The Merry Wives of Windsor, play first performed 1597 or 1600

William Shakespeare The Merry Wives of Windsor, play first performed 1597 or 1600. Falstaff, having kept his supposed assignation with in Windsor Forest Mistress Ford as Herne the Hunter

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff, Prince Hal, and their cronies at the Boars Head Tavern, Eastcheap

Falstaff, Prince Hal, and their cronies at the Boars Head Tavern, Eastcheap, Falstaff playing being the King. Henry IV Part I Act II. Scene IV

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Falstaff Hancock His Ragged Regiment. Falstaff. If I Be Not Ashamed My Soldiers

Falstaff Hancock His Ragged Regiment. Falstaff. If I Be Not Ashamed My Soldiers, I Am Soused Gurnet. No Eye Hath Seen Such Scarecrows ! Engraving 1880, US, USA

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Scene From Verdis New Opera Of Falstaff

Scene From Verdis New Opera Of Falstaff, At Milan, Act Iii. Scene 1, Italy, 1893 Engraving

Background imageFalstaff Collection: Scene from the Performance of Henry Iv. Part I. by the Irving Dramatic Club At

Scene from the Performance of Henry Iv. Part I. by the Irving Dramatic Club At
SCENE FROM THE PERFORMANCE OF HENRY IV. PART I. BY THE IRVING DRAMATIC CLUB AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE FALSTAFF, Mr. Augustus Littleton, My sword hacked like a handsaw, ecce signum, Act II, Sc. 4

Background imageFalstaff Collection: MARK LEMON (1809-1870). English editor and writer. Wood engraving, English, 1868

MARK LEMON (1809-1870). English editor and writer. Wood engraving, English, 1868

Background imageFalstaff Collection: VERDI: FALSTAFF, 1893. Scene from the first performance of Giuseppe Verdis opera Falstaff at La

VERDI: FALSTAFF, 1893. Scene from the first performance of Giuseppe Verdis opera Falstaff at La Scala in Milan, Italy, 1893, with baritone Victor Maurel in the tital part

Background imageFalstaff Collection: SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Prince Henry and Falstaff in Act I, Scene II of William Shakespeares King

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Prince Henry and Falstaff in Act I, Scene II of William Shakespeares King Henry IV, Part I : wood engraving, 1881, after Sir John Gilbert

Background imageFalstaff Collection: SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Mrs. Quickly, Falstaff and Bardolph at the Boars Head Tavern in Act III

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Mrs. Quickly, Falstaff and Bardolph at the Boars Head Tavern in Act III, Scene III of William Shakespeares King Henry IV, Part I : wood engraving, 1881, after Sir John Gilbert

Background imageFalstaff Collection: SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Part I. Act V, Scene IV from William Shakespeares Henry IV

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Part I. Act V, Scene IV from William Shakespeares Henry IV. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

Background imageFalstaff Collection: SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Part I. James Henry Hackett as Falstaff. Steel engraving, English, c1870

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Part I. James Henry Hackett as Falstaff. Steel engraving, English, c1870

Background imageFalstaff Collection: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. James Henry Hackett as Falstaff. Steel engraving, English, c1870

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. James Henry Hackett as Falstaff. Steel engraving, English, c1870

Background imageFalstaff Collection: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. The character of Falstaff from William Shakespeares The Merry Wives of

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. The character of Falstaff from William Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor : engraving
MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. The character of Falstaff from William Shakespeares " The Merry Wives of Windsor" : engraving, 19th century

Background imageFalstaff Collection: ELIZABETHAN THEATRE. A performance at the Red Bull Playhouse, London, England

ELIZABETHAN THEATRE. A performance at the Red Bull Playhouse, London, England. Sir Jon Falstaff is in the lower corner. Line engraving from Francis Kirkmans Drolls, 1672

Background imageFalstaff Collection: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Wood engraving, late 19th century for William Shakespeares Merry Wives of

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Wood engraving, late 19th century for William Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor

Background imageFalstaff Collection: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Falstaff and Mrs Ford. Engraving from a 19th century edition of The Merry

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Falstaff and Mrs Ford. Engraving from a 19th century edition of The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare

Background imageFalstaff Collection: SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Falstaff counseling the Chief Justice

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Falstaff counseling the Chief Justice, You that are old consider not the capacities of us that are young




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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.