Posthumus Collection

Posthumus
LLM455221 Posthumus by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posthumus. My queen! My mistress! O lady weep no more. Cymbeline, Act I, Scene I)

Posthumus and Imogen (colour litho)
3105196 Posthumus and Imogen (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posthumus and Imogen)

Cymbeline (colour litho)
3653292 Cymbeline (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cymbeline)

Imogen and Posthumus, Cymbeline, Act I, Sc 2 (engraving)
727156 Imogen and Posthumus, Cymbeline, Act I, Sc 2 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen and Posthumus, Cymbeline, Act I, Sc 2)

Imogen and Posthumus from William Shakespeares play, Cymbeline (chromolitho)
724551 Imogen and Posthumus from William Shakespeares play, Cymbeline (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Posthumus. My queen! My mistress! O lady weep no more. Cymbeline: Act I, Scene I, c1875. Artist: Robert Charles Dudley
Posthumus. My queen! My mistress! O lady weep no more. Cymbeline: Act I, Scene I, c1875. A scene from Cymbeline by Shakespeare. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Samuel Reddish English England Actor Portrait
English actor Samuel Reddish, 1735 - 1785 playing the part of Posthumus in William Shakespeare's play Cymbeline. From a print by Valentine Green after the painting by Robert Edge Pine

John Travers Cornwell Vc 1900- 1916 First World War British Naval Hero. Here Seen Awaiting Orders By His Gun On Hms Chester During The Battle Of Jutland

Posthumus Speaks In Cymbeline, Act I, Scene I, By William Shakespeare. My Queen! My Mistress! O Lady Weep No More. Drawn By Robert Dudley

John Travers Cornwell Vc 1900 - 1916 Usually Known As Jack Cornwell First World War Hero

Posthumus Portrait of Alderman E. L. Manning- Arthur Spooner
Posthumus Portrait of Alderman E.L. Manning- Arthur Spooner

Cymbeline
Posthumus & Imogen Date: first performed in 1609

2654837; out of copyright

Cybeline Shakespeare
Posthumus and Imogen

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"Posthumus: A Tragic Tale of Love and Betrayal" In this captivating illustration by Kenny Meadows to William Shakespeare's play Cymbeline, we are introduced to the tormented character of Posthumus. Imogen's husband, Posthumus, is depicted here in a state of anguish as he grapples with Iachimo's supposed evidence that he has slept with his beloved wife. The color litho portrays Posthumus and Imogen together, their faces filled with both love and despair. It captures the complexity of their relationship amidst the turmoil they face. The intensity of emotions is further emphasized in another litho from the same play, where Imogen and they can engraved in a poignant moment from Act I, Scene 2. Shakespeare's words come alive through these illustrations – "My queen. My mistress. O lady weep no more. " These lines echo throughout the scene as Posthumus pleads for Imogen's forgiveness. The artist Robert Charles Dudley beautifully captures this emotional plea in his artwork from Cymbeline. Amidst these images lies a deeper connection to history. Samuel Reddish, an English actor known for portraying iconic characters like Posthumus on stage, adds another layer to our understanding of this tragic figure. Similarly, John Travers Cornwell VC emerges as a symbol of heroism during World War I – perhaps drawing parallels between the sacrifices made on the battlefield and those made within relationships. Posthumus' story resonates across time; it speaks not only to Shakespearean tragedy but also to universal themes such as jealousy, trust, and redemption. As we delve into this tale through various artistic interpretations spanning different eras - chromolithos or engravings - we witness how its impact endures.