John Gilbert Collection (#3)

Tynemouth, 1845, Tyne & Wear. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Tynemouth, 1845, Tyne & Wear; view of a ruined church or abbey with two figures and a dog in the graveyard

The Church, Bettws-y-Coed, 1850; Bettws-y-Coed, Gywnedd, Wales. The church is shown within its grounds, with two figures among the gravestones

Melrose Abbey, 1845. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Melrose Abbey, 1845; view of the remains of the Scottish abbey

On the March, 1874. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
On the March, 1874; cavalry in a landscape

Girl with Fruit, 1849. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Girl with Fruit, 1849; depicting a girl holding a basket of fruit on her head

Study for Margaret of Anjou taken Prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1873; scene from the Wars of the Roses showing Edward of York pursuing Lancastrians who had sought sanctuary at Tewkesbury

Interior view of the Five Pound Note Office at the Bank of England, City of London, c1840; showing seated rows of figures

Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, London, c1841. Artist: Harlen Melville
Interior view of the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, London, c1841; with figures

The Enchanted Forest, 1886. Artist
The Enchanted Forest, 1886

Portrait of the Artists Mother, 1874. Artist
Portrait of the Artists Mother, 1874

The Tuileries, Paris, France, 1846. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
The Tuileries, Paris, France, 1846

Landscape with Horse and Cart, 1883. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Landscape with Horse and Cart, 1883

Clare Hall, Cambridge, 1846. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Clare Hall, Cambridge, 1846

Royal procession of the carriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales, London, 1884. The Prince and Princess of Wales going to a Drawing Room at St Jamess Palace

Gil Blas taken prisoner, 1892. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Gil Blas taken prisoner, 1892

First Adventure of Gil Blas, 1892. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
First Adventure of Gil Blas, 1892

War: after the Battle, 1888. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
War: after the Battle, 1888

A Bishop, 1889. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
A Bishop, 1889

The Witch, 1889. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
The Witch, 1889

Cardinal Wolsey, Chancellor of England, on his Progress to Westminster Hall, 1887

Don Quixotes Niece and Housekeeper, 1891. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Don Quixotes Niece and Housekeeper, 1891

Lancelot du Lac, 1886. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Lancelot du Lac, 1886. Sir Lancelot on horseback confronting a knight

Ego et Rex Meus, 1888; King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Ego et Rex Meus, 1888; King Henry VIII talking with Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. Wolsey dominated King Henry VIIIs government from 1515 to 1529

General Post Office, London, c1844. Artist: TH Ellis
Interior view of the inland office at the Old General Post Office, London, c1844, on the east side of St Martins le Grand showing figures sorting mail

Criccieth, Wales, 1850. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Criccieth, 1850. View of the ruins of Criccieth Castle in Gwynedd, Wales with figures on a stony beach in the foreground. They have baskets and may be collecting shellfish, or seaweed for bread-making

Norwich Cathedral, 1846. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
View of Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, 1846; with figures outside and scaffolding

The Witch - a study, 1888. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
The Witch - a study, 1888. A witch standing by a tree points at a young couple on horseback

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, 1894. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, 1894

Cedrics Toast, 1859. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Cedrics Toast, 1859. A scene from Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott

Margaret of Anjou taken prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1875. Artist
Margaret of Anjou taken prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1875. The Battle of Tewkesbury was fought in 1471 during the War of the Roses 1455-1485

A Standard Bearer, 1886. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
A Standard Bearer, on horseback, 1886

Black Girl with Fruit, 1882. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Black Girl with Fruit, 1882. Half-length portrait of a black woman in profile, carrying a gold bowl on her head. She wears ornate drapery and elaborate jewellery

Criccieth Castle, Wales, 1878. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
View of Criccieth Castle, Wales, 1878. View of the ruins of Criccieth Castle with figures on a stony beach in the foreground

The Ford, 1891. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
The Ford, 1891; showing men on horseback crossing a ford in a river

Self Portrait of Sir John Gilbert, 1872. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Self portrait of Sir John Gilbert, 1872

Macbeth visiting the three witches on the blasted heath, 1858. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Macbeth visiting the three witches on the blasted heath, 1858. Title page to Macbeth from an edition of William Shakespeares works published in London in 1858

Title page for Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Title page for Alls Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare

Title page for A Winters Tale by William Shakespeare

John Gilbert Wallock Co Anderson 1875 Albumen silver print
John Gilbert Wallock Co; Anderson; about 1875; Albumen silver print

Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey, c1888, (c1920). Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey, c1888, (c1920). A version of Ego et Rex Meus (Me and my King) - King Henry VIII talking with Cardinal Wolsey. Wolsey dominated Henrys government from 1515 to 1529

Hyla nasuta, rocket frog
BMNH 1947.2.22.81, formerly 1936.12.3.192. F, adult. Spirit specimen. Collected by John Gilbert at Port Essington [1840-1841]. Designated holotype of Pelodytes nasutus Gray, 1842

Macbeth and Banquo encountering the three witches, 1858. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Macbeth and Banquo encountering the three witches, 1858. Macbeth and Banquo meeting the witches for the first time and hearing their prophetic greeting

Sancho Panza, 1859, (1935). Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Sancho Panza, 1859, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Queen Catherine: Lord Cardinal, -To You I Speak c1890, (1923) Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Queen Catherine: Lord Cardinal, -To You I Speak. c1890, (1923). From King Henry The Eighth, Act II, Scene 4. From British Book Illustration - Yesterday and To-day edited by Geoffrey Holme

Let me the Canakin Clink, c1875. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Let me the Canakin Clink, c1875. Act II, Scene II, from Shakespeares Othello. Lago, Cassio and Montano drinking in the hall of the castle. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Come away death c1875. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Come away death c1875. A scene from Shakespeares Twelfth Night: Act II, Scene II. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare. [William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh and Glasgow, c1875]

Arthur speaks in King John: Act IV, Scene I, c1875. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Arthur speaks in King John: Act IV, Scene I. Or Hubert, if you will, cut out my tongue, So I may keep...King John, c1875. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

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Sir John Gilbert, a renowned English painter, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. From depicting scenes from Shakespeare's plays to capturing landscapes in all their glory, Gilbert's talent knew no bounds. In "Timon and Apemantus, " painted in 1883, Gilbert masterfully brings to life the complex relationship between these two characters. The intensity of their interaction is palpable as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation. Another iconic piece by Gilbert is "Macbeth visiting the three witches on the blasted heath" from 1858. With meticulous attention to detail, he portrays Macbeth's encounter with supernatural forces that ultimately shape his tragic fate. Gilbert's versatility shines through in "Onward, " an oil on canvas masterpiece created in 1890. This vibrant painting exudes a sense of determination and resilience as it depicts figures marching forward against all odds. His artistic prowess extended beyond paintings; even his illustrations were awe-inspiring. In the chromolithograph for Shakespeare's poem "The Passionate Pilgrim, " Gilbert skillfully captures the essence of romance and longing. Not limited to theatrical subjects, Gilbert also delved into historical events like "Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey. " Through this piece, created around 1888 but popularized later in 1920, he transports us back to a time of political intrigue and power struggles. Gilbert was not only captivated by fictional characters but also real-life personalities like William Makepeace Thackeray. His portrait immortalizes Thackeray's intellectual brilliance and literary genius. Through various engravings and photographs bearing his name or likeness, we catch glimpses of Sir John Gilbert himself—a man dedicated to his craft and passionate about leaving behind a lasting legacy.