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Background imageGilbert Collection: Music cover, Piano Selection, film version of The Mikado

Music cover, Piano Selection, film version of The Mikado
Music cover, Piano Selection, arranged by Geoffrey Toye, film version of The Mikado by Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Date: 1939

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, New York, USA

The Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, New York, USA
The Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, USA. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert and constructed between 1910 and 1912 - an early skyscraper

Background imageGilbert Collection: Ruth Vincent, singer in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas

Ruth Vincent, singer in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas
Ruth Vincent, English opera singer and actress who performed in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas Date: circa 1900

Background imageGilbert Collection: Christian Religious Orders

Christian Religious Orders - L-R (standing) Benedictine nun, Benedictine monk, Cluniac, Cistercian, Carthusian, nun of St Gilbert, regular canon of St Gilbert, Trinitarian, Knight Templar

Background imageGilbert Collection: 1962 1960s 60s Sixties Morbid Death Burial Model

1962 1960s 60s Sixties Morbid Death Burial Model
1962, 1960s, 60s, sixties, morbid, death, burial, model, models, female, modelling, long, dress, hair, woman, women, young, cemetery, graveyard, gilbert, adams, monument, posing, pose, slim, grass

Background imageGilbert Collection: Model posing in a graveyard

Model posing in a graveyard. circa 1962

Background imageGilbert Collection: Richard III

Richard III - with Lady Anne Neville, who is on her way to bury the late King Henry VI. 1862

Background imageGilbert Collection: Henry V

Henry V - after the battle. 1862

Background imageGilbert Collection: Ypres, The City of Death, Cloth Hall and St Martin's Church

Ypres, The City of Death, Cloth Hall and St Martin's Church
Ypres - The City of Death showing the shelled Cloth Hall and St. Martin's Church. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holiday'S Early Life Was Spent In St

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 - 1936), English author, journalist and essayist. Chesterton was the author of some 63 books by the time of his death including biographies of Robert Browning

Background imageGilbert Collection: THE GREAT MACDERMOTT (Gilbert Hastings Farrell) (1845 - 1901), music hall singer of patriotic songs

THE GREAT MACDERMOTT (Gilbert Hastings Farrell) (1845 - 1901), music hall singer of patriotic songs

Background imageGilbert Collection: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836 - 1911) English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator

William Schwenck Gilbert (1836 - 1911) English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator. Date: 1904

Background imageGilbert Collection: Queen Victoria receiving Crimean War veterans in audience, 1854

Queen Victoria receiving Crimean War veterans in audience, 1854
3062061 Queen Victoria receiving Crimean War veterans in audience, 1854. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the painting by Sir John Gilbert)

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gilbert Stuart Newton, 1795 - 1835. British artist. From Histoire des Peintres, Ecole Anglaise

Gilbert Stuart Newton, 1795 - 1835. British artist. From Histoire des Peintres, Ecole Anglaise, published 1867 (litho)
709474 Gilbert Stuart Newton, 1795 - 1835. British artist. From Histoire des Peintres, Ecole Anglaise, published 1867 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Vicar of Wakefield reconciling his wife to Olivia, after the painting by Gilbert Stuart Newton

The Vicar of Wakefield reconciling his wife to Olivia, after the painting by Gilbert Stuart Newton
709476 The Vicar of Wakefield reconciling his wife to Olivia, after the painting by Gilbert Stuart Newton. From Histoire des Peintres, Ecole Anglaise, published 1867 (litho) by French School

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gilbert du Motier Marquis de Lafayette French Revolution

Gilbert du Motier Marquis de Lafayette French Revolution
2596078 Gilbert du Motier Marquis de Lafayette French Revolution by Dargent, Jean Edouard (Yan) (1824-99); (add.info.: French Revolution-Gilbert du Motier)

Background imageGilbert Collection: French Revolution-Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette 6( September 1757 - 20 May 1834)

French Revolution-Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette 6( September 1757 - 20 May 1834)
5314152 French Revolution-Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette 6( September 1757 - 20 May 1834), often known simply as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer born in Chavaniac

Background imageGilbert Collection: French Revolution 1789-1799 Gilbert du Motier Marquis de Lafayette

French Revolution 1789-1799 Gilbert du Motier Marquis de Lafayette
2615959 French Revolution 1789-1799 Gilbert du Motier Marquis de Lafayette by Dargent, Jean Edouard (Yan) (1824-99); (add.info)

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1 (colour litho)

The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1 (colour litho)
670133 The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1)

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 2 (colour litho)

The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 2 (colour litho)
670134 The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 2 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 2)

Background imageGilbert Collection: Rupert D Oyly Cartes Season of Gilbert & Sullivan Operas (engraving)

Rupert D Oyly Cartes Season of Gilbert & Sullivan Operas (engraving)
559668 Rupert D Oyly Cartes Season of Gilbert & Sullivan Operas (engraving) by Buchel, Charles A. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gilbert Rbs Six Nations Ball

Gilbert Rbs Six Nations Ball Six Nations Official Ball England V Scotland, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 21 March 2009 Date: 21 March 2009

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gilbert 6-Nations Ruby Ball

Gilbert 6-Nations Ruby Ball Scotland V France Scotland V France, Rbs 6 Nations Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland 07 February 2010 Date: 07 February 2010

Background imageGilbert Collection: USA, Arizona, Gilbert. American avocet feeding in water

USA, Arizona, Gilbert. American avocet feeding in water

Background imageGilbert Collection: David Gilbert

David Gilbert England 88.Com World Snooker The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England 25 April 2007 Date: 25 April 2007

Background imageGilbert Collection: J. A. Gilbert

J. A. Gilbert
J.A.Gilbert Race Horse Trainer Doncaster Lincoln Meeting 2003 Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster 21 March 2003 Date: 21 March 2003

Background imageGilbert Collection: Guildford Union workhouse during its First World War use as a military hospital

Guildford Union workhouse during its First World War use as a military hospital. The building, erected in 1836, was designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt

Background imageGilbert Collection: Coat of arms 17th century Bulstrode and Gilbert

Coat of arms 17th century Bulstrode and Gilbert
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Background imageGilbert Collection: Faraway Thoughts, (oil on canvas)

Faraway Thoughts, (oil on canvas)
824488 Faraway Thoughts, (oil on canvas) by Harlamoff, Alexei Alexevich (1842-1922); 47x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faraway Thoughts. Alexei Alexevich Harlamoff (1842-1922)

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Flower Market by the Seine, (oil on canvas)

The Flower Market by the Seine, (oil on canvas)
659154 The Flower Market by the Seine, (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, Victor Gabriel (1847-1933); 46.5x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Market by the Seine)

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Mikado (engraving)

The Mikado (engraving)
610569 The Mikado (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mikado. Illustration for Pen and Pencil magazine, late 19th century)

Background imageGilbert Collection: 'Iolanthe'at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)

"Iolanthe"at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)
1061273 " Iolanthe" at the Savoy Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Iolanthe" at the Savoy Theatre)

Background imageGilbert Collection: Sir Arthur Sullivan and Mr Gilberts New Opera, 'Utopia, Limited, 'at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)

Sir Arthur Sullivan and Mr Gilberts New Opera, "Utopia, Limited, "at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)
1063067 Sir Arthur Sullivan and Mr Gilberts New Opera, " Utopia, Limited, " at the Savoy Theatre (engraving) by Paget

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gilbert & Sullivans new comic opera Patience;or, Bunthornes Bride (engraving)

Gilbert & Sullivans new comic opera Patience;or, Bunthornes Bride (engraving)
584243 Gilbert & Sullivans new comic opera Patience; or, Bunthornes Bride (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGilbert Collection: Sketches from Ruddygore the new comic opera at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)

Sketches from Ruddygore the new comic opera at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)
583827 Sketches from Ruddygore the new comic opera at the Savoy Theatre (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGilbert Collection: 'Three Little Maids from School are We'(photo)

"Three Little Maids from School are We"(photo)
559931 " Three Little Maids from School are We" (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Three Little Maids from School are We")

Background imageGilbert Collection: Sir Arthur Sullivan (engraving)

Sir Arthur Sullivan (engraving)
728833 Sir Arthur Sullivan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Arthur Sullivan)

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gilbert Hare as Dr Jackson in Old Cronies

Gilbert Hare as Dr Jackson in Old Cronies Date: 1890s

Background imageGilbert Collection: Liverpool Cathedral - Liverpool, Merseyside

Liverpool Cathedral - Liverpool, Merseyside. The cathedral is based on a design by Giles Gilbert Scott and was constructed between 1904 and 1978

Background imageGilbert Collection: Engraving by Sir John Gilbert, featured in The Illustrated London News in 1932 to show

Engraving by Sir John Gilbert, featured in The Illustrated London News in 1932 to show how the painter Richard Sickert used Gilberts engravings as the basis for a series of paintings he called

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Unexpected Rencontre by John Gilbert

The Unexpected Rencontre by John Gilbert Date: C.1860

Background imageGilbert Collection: Yvonne as Astarte, the Goddess of the Moon, at Dalys Theatre, London

Yvonne as Astarte, the Goddess of the Moon, at Dalys Theatre, London. Yvonne was a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Percy Greenbank, and music by Jean Gilbert and Vernon Duke (Dukelsky)

Background imageGilbert Collection: Sketches from 'The Pirates of Penzance, 'at the Opera Comique (engraving)

Sketches from "The Pirates of Penzance, "at the Opera Comique (engraving)
1614051 Sketches from " The Pirates of Penzance, " at the Opera Comique (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGilbert Collection: 'HMS Pinafore'in Court (engraving)

"HMS Pinafore"in Court (engraving)
1616367 " HMS Pinafore" in Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " HMS Pinafore" in Court)

Background imageGilbert Collection: 'The Grand Duke, 'the New Opera by Mr Ws Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan at the Savoy Theatre

"The Grand Duke, "the New Opera by Mr Ws Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan at the Savoy Theatre (litho)
1605149 " The Grand Duke, " the New Opera by Mr Ws Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan at the Savoy Theatre (litho) by Holland Tringham

Background imageGilbert Collection: Sketches from 'The Mikado'at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)

Sketches from "The Mikado"at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)
1591041 Sketches from " The Mikado" at the Savoy Theatre (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861, fl.1880-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGilbert Collection: St Mary Abbots Church

St Mary Abbots Church
Interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington Church Street, prior to its demolition and rebuilding in 1872 designed by Sir Gilbert Scott. Date: 1875

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Albert Memorial

The Albert Memorial, London, close to the Royal Albert Hall, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert, who died in 1861




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"Remembering Gilbert: A Timeless Legacy of Opera, Art, and Racing" Step into the world and Sullivan operas, where enchanting melodies and witty lyrics come alive on stage. From the first production of H. M. S. Pinafore in 1878 to the iconic D'Oyly Carte Souvenir posters that captured their essence, Gilbert's genius continues to captivate audiences. Beyond his theatrical pursuits, Gilbert's artistic talents extended beyond the stage. "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, " a masterpiece from c1880-1882, showcases his versatility as an artist. His brushstrokes bring life to this powerful scene. Intriguingly enough, Greyhound Racing at White City became another passion for Gilbert. The thrill of these races mirrored the excitement found in his operatic works – both filled with anticipation and exhilaration. Gilbert's love for aviation is evident through Supermarine Spitfire IXB G-ASJV / MH434 - a symbol of courage and innovation during World War II. This aircraft embodies his spirit; always pushing boundaries and reaching new heights. Yet amidst all these diverse interests, one cannot forget the sacrifices made by brave soldiers like those depicted in "All that was left of them. " The 17th Lancers near Modderfontein serve as a poignant reminder of their bravery and resilience. Returning to his operatic achievements, posters advertising HMS Pinafore remind us why this work remains timeless. Its catchy tunes still resonate today while showcasing Gilbert's unparalleled storytelling abilities. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company played an instrumental role in bringing these masterpieces to life on stage. Their dedication ensured that audiences could experience the magic firsthand – forever etching Gilbert's name into opera history. Gilbert Holiday beautifully captures the grace and elegance of greyhounds through his artistry. These gentle creatures embody speed and agility much like our beloved opera characters who navigate the complexities of life.