Othello Collection (#10)

"Othello: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Tragedy" Step into the world of "Othello, " a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences for centuries

Othello Collection: Thos. W. Keene. Othello

Othello Collection: Scene from Othello with Paul Robeson and Margaret Webster i

Scene from Othello with Paul Robeson and Margaret Webster i.e. Uta Hagen as Desdemona. Theatre Guild production 1943-44. Date 1943 or 1944?

Othello Collection: John McCullough as Othello

John McCullough as Othello. Date 1878

Othello & Desdemona
Othello suspicious of Desdemona Date: 1911

Othello Collection: PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976). American singer and actor. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten

PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976). American singer and actor. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, in the role of Othello, 1944

The Soldiers Toast
A smiling soldier in armour, sitting at a table, entitled The Soldiers Toast, with a quotation from Shakespeares Othello, And let the cannikin clink, clink

Crowded out
A potato coster laments the progress in motorised traffic and predicts the future obsolesence of horse drawn vehicles. The caption reads - Stage Struck coster (to his dark coloured donkey)

Othello and Iago
Act III, Scene III Gustavus Vaughn Brooke as Othello & James Bennett as Iago

Othello Collection: Tommaso Salvini / Vf 1875

Tommaso Salvini / Vf 1875
TOMMASO SALVINI Italian actor who toured Europe and America, seen here in his favourite role of Othello

Othello Collection: Shakespeare / Othello

Shakespeare / Othello
The noble Moor, Othello

Othello Collection: Shakespeare / Othello / Iago

Shakespeare / Othello / Iago
Act IV, Scene I Room in the castle: Othello & Iago discuss Desdemonas adultery

Otello
The opening scene : the people of Cyprus watch the storm in Otello by Giuseppe Verdi

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"Othello: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Tragedy" Step into the world of "Othello, " a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences for centuries. From its first performance at the Teatro Fenice in Italy to its enduring presence on stages worldwide, this opera by Giuseppe Verdi brings Shakespeare's tragic tale to life. The poster for the premiere of "Otello" sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. With Italy as its backdrop, we are transported to a land where passion and jealousy collide. Desdemona, Othello, and Iago take center stage in an illustration that captures their complex relationships. In Soho, London's 41 Dean Street W1, Madame Malibran mesmerizes as Desdemona in a captivating oil painting from 1830. Her portrayal evokes both innocence and strength as she becomes entangled in Othello's web of suspicion. Ira Aldridge commands attention with his portrayal around the same time period. In Henry Perronet Briggs' depiction, Aldridge embodies the complexity of Shakespeare's tragic hero—a man torn between love and rage. The special issue of Illustrazione Italiana dedicated to the premiere showcases the significance of Verdi's opera. It highlights how "Otello" became a cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences today. Ginni Barlow takes on the role with her own unique interpretation—an actress who breathes new life into Desdemona while staying true to Shakespeare's vision. Her performance adds another layer to this timeless story. An oil painting from 1826 gives us a glimpse into Venice—the city where Othello unfolds—capturing its allure and mystery. The detail draws us further into this tragedy filled with manipulation and deceit. Giuseppe Verdi's opera poster reminds us why "Otello" remains one of his most celebrated works—a testament to his mastery of music and storytelling.