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Reenactments Collection (#2)

Step back in time and witness history come alive through captivating reenactments

Background imageReenactments Collection: Page from the directing book for Edward II

Page from the directing book for Edward II
7204974 Page from the directing book for Edward II by Hilar, Karel Hugo (1885-1935); National Theatre, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: Sketch by K. H)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Le Tartuffe from Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving)

Le Tartuffe from Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving)
1718554 Le Tartuffe from Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving) by Allouard, Henri (1844-1929); (add.info.: Tartuffe, or The Impostor, or The Hypocrite, first performed in 1664)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Valentine (The Two Gentlemen of Verona), 1920s (colour litho)

Valentine (The Two Gentlemen of Verona), 1920s (colour litho)
2920065 Valentine (The Two Gentlemen of Verona), 1920s (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Henriette Rosine Bernard aka Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Zoraya, her role in 'The witch'

Henriette Rosine Bernard aka Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Zoraya, her role in "The witch"
PCT4257672 Henriette Rosine Bernard aka Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Zoraya, her role in " The witch", play by Victorian Sardou, 1904

Background imageReenactments Collection: Henriette Rosine Bernard aka Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the costume of Zoraya

Henriette Rosine Bernard aka Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the costume of Zoraya, her role in "The witch"
PCT4257664 Henriette Rosine Bernard aka Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the costume of Zoraya, her role in " The witch", play by Victorian Sardou, 1904

Background imageReenactments Collection: I dare thee but to breathe upon my love, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act V Scene 4

I dare thee but to breathe upon my love, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act V Scene 4
STC308580 I dare thee but to breathe upon my love, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act V Scene 4, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Background imageReenactments Collection: Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream (colour litho)

Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream (colour litho)
5223396 Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Dromeo of Epheus: 'Let my master in'(The Comedy of Errors), 1920s (colour litho)

Dromeo of Epheus: "Let my master in"(The Comedy of Errors), 1920s (colour litho)
2920070 Dromeo of Epheus: " Let my master in" (The Comedy of Errors), 1920s (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew (engraving)

Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew (engraving)
7183292 Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew (engraving) by Schwoerer, Friedrich (Schworer) (1833-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taming of the Shrew)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: King Henry IV (engraving)

Shakespeare: King Henry IV (engraving)
7183290 Shakespeare: King Henry IV (engraving) by Adamo, Max (1837-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV. Illustration for Shakespeares Scenes and Characters (Macmillan)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: As You Like It (engraving)

Shakespeare: As You Like It (engraving)
7183284 Shakespeare: As You Like It (engraving) by Schwoerer, Friedrich (Schworer) (1833-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: As You Like It)

Background imageReenactments Collection: From 'A Midsummer-Nights Dream. 'William Shakespeare (colour litho)

From "A Midsummer-Nights Dream. "William Shakespeare (colour litho)
6026461 From " A Midsummer-Nights Dream." William Shakespeare (colour litho) by Spooner, Minnie Didbin (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream (colour litho)

Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream (colour litho)
5223398 Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream)

Background imageReenactments Collection: The Disenchantment of Bottom, from A Midsummer Nights Dream Act IV Scene I

The Disenchantment of Bottom, from A Midsummer Nights Dream Act IV Scene I
BAL131923 The Disenchantment of Bottom, from A Midsummer Nights Dream Act IV Scene I, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis)

Background imageReenactments Collection: King Lear from the play by William Shakespeare (litho)

King Lear from the play by William Shakespeare (litho)
7200695 King Lear from the play by William Shakespeare (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Lear from the play by William Shakespeare)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice (litho)

Scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice (litho)
7185621 Scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice (litho) by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: And here choose I)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: King Henry IV (engraving)

Shakespeare: King Henry IV (engraving)
7183288 Shakespeare: King Henry IV (engraving) by Specht, Friedrich (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving)

Shakespeare: The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving)
7183286 Shakespeare: The Merry Wives of Windsor (engraving) by Makart, Hans (1840-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Wives of Windsor)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Touchstone and Audrey in the Forest of Arden, As You Like It, Act III

Shakespeare: Touchstone and Audrey in the Forest of Arden, As You Like It, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho)
7178694 Shakespeare: Touchstone and Audrey in the Forest of Arden, As You Like It, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho) by Collier

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: The Red Rose and the White, Henry VI, Part I, Act II, Scene 4 (colour litho)

Shakespeare: The Red Rose and the White, Henry VI, Part I, Act II, Scene 4 (colour litho)
7178685 Shakespeare: The Red Rose and the White, Henry VI, Part I, Act II, Scene 4 (colour litho) by Pettie, John (1839-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Rose and the White)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Handwriting (litho)

Shakespeare: Handwriting (litho)
7172028 Shakespeare: Handwriting (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handwriting. Illustration for the Works of William Shakespeare edited by Henry Irving)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Sketch of the interior of the Swan Theatre (litho)

Shakespeare: Sketch of the interior of the Swan Theatre (litho)
7172025 Shakespeare: Sketch of the interior of the Swan Theatre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch of the interior of the Swan Theatre)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Vignette (litho)

Shakespeare: Vignette (litho)
7172020 Shakespeare: Vignette (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vignette)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Julius Caesar (litho)

Shakespeare: Julius Caesar (litho)
7171972 Shakespeare: Julius Caesar (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Map to illustrate As You Like It (litho)

Shakespeare: Map to illustrate As You Like It (litho)
7171962 Shakespeare: Map to illustrate As You Like It (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map to illustrate As You Like It)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing (litho)

Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing (litho)
7171959 Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Much Ado About Nothing)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: King John (litho)

Shakespeare: King John (litho)
7171926 Shakespeare: King John (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Map to illustrate Coriolanus (litho)

Shakespeare: Map to illustrate Coriolanus (litho)
7171905 Shakespeare: Map to illustrate Coriolanus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map to illustrate Coriolanus)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Map to illustrate Antony and Cleopatra (litho)

Shakespeare: Map to illustrate Antony and Cleopatra (litho)
7171900 Shakespeare: Map to illustrate Antony and Cleopatra (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map to illustrate Antony and Cleopatra)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: A Lovers Complaint (litho)

Shakespeare: A Lovers Complaint (litho)
7171880 Shakespeare: A Lovers Complaint (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lovers Complaint)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: The Tempest (litho)

Shakespeare: The Tempest (litho)
7171808 Shakespeare: The Tempest (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tempest)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: King Henry VI, Part 2 (litho)

Shakespeare: King Henry VI, Part 2 (litho)
7171760 Shakespeare: King Henry VI, Part 2 (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI, Part 2)

Background imageReenactments Collection: The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act V, Scene 1 (colour litho)

The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act V, Scene 1 (colour litho)
7156001 The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act V, Scene 1 (colour litho) by Woodroffe, Paul Vincent (1875-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Sweet lord)

Background imageReenactments Collection: The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act IV, Scene 1 (colour litho)

The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act IV, Scene 1 (colour litho)
7155998 The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act IV, Scene 1 (colour litho) by Woodroffe, Paul Vincent (1875-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Fury! Fury! there, Tyrant, there! hark, hark)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: The Winters Tale, Act V, Scene 3 (litho)

Shakespeare: The Winters Tale, Act V, Scene 3 (litho)
7155636 Shakespeare: The Winters Tale, Act V, Scene 3 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winters Tale, Act V, Scene 3)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Cymbeline, Act III, Scene 6 (litho)

Shakespeare: Cymbeline, Act III, Scene 6 (litho)
7155633 Shakespeare: Cymbeline, Act III, Scene 6 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cymbeline, Act III, Scene 6)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen Of Verona, Act V, Scene 3 (litho)

Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen Of Verona, Act V, Scene 3 (litho)
7155630 Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen Of Verona, Act V, Scene 3 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Gentlemen Of Verona, Act V, Scene 3)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Comedy of Errors (engraving)

Shakespeare: Comedy of Errors (engraving)
7183254 Shakespeare: Comedy of Errors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comedy of Errors)

Background imageReenactments Collection: King Lear and his Three Daughters (oil)

King Lear and his Three Daughters (oil)
7076694 King Lear and his Three Daughters (oil) by Hilton, William, II (1786-1839); 154.9x198.2 cm; Private Collection

Background imageReenactments Collection: Rehearsal of a Satyric Drama (engraving)

Rehearsal of a Satyric Drama (engraving)
7193925 Rehearsal of a Satyric Drama (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsal of a Satyric Drama)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: King Henry VI (engraving)

Shakespeare: King Henry VI (engraving)
7183301 Shakespeare: King Henry VI (engraving) by Specht, Friedrich (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (engraving)

Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (engraving)
7183299 Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo and Juliet)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (engraving)

Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (engraving)
7183297 Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (engraving) by Spiess, August (1841-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo and Juliet)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida (litho)

Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida (litho)
7171988 Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troilus and Cressida)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Map to illustrate Twelfth Night (litho)

Shakespeare: Map to illustrate Twelfth Night (litho)
7171966 Shakespeare: Map to illustrate Twelfth Night (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map to illustrate Twelfth Night)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Alls Well That Ends Well (litho)

Shakespeare: Alls Well That Ends Well (litho)
7171965 Shakespeare: Alls Well That Ends Well (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alls Well That Ends Well)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Julius Caesar (engraving)

Shakespeare: Julius Caesar (engraving)
7183280 Shakespeare: Julius Caesar (engraving) by Spiess, August (1841-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar)

Background imageReenactments Collection: Shakespeare: Slender and Anne Page, The Marry Wives of Windsor, Act I, Scene 1 (colour litho)

Shakespeare: Slender and Anne Page, The Marry Wives of Windsor, Act I, Scene 1 (colour litho)
7178691 Shakespeare: Slender and Anne Page, The Marry Wives of Windsor, Act I, Scene 1 (colour litho) by Callcott, Augustus Wall (1779-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)




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Step back in time and witness history come alive through captivating reenactments. From the battlefields of the Civil War to the grandeur of ancient Rome, these immersive experiences transport us to bygone eras. At a Civil War reenactment by the Sealed Knot, near the historic site of Edgehill in Warwickshire, spectators are transported to a time when brother fought against brother. The thundering hooves and clashing swords recreate the intensity of this pivotal moment in history. In another corner, a Roman legion stands tall and proud. With their meticulously crafted armor and disciplined formations, they bring ancient Rome back to life. Their presence evokes awe as we catch a glimpse into an empire that once ruled over vast territories. The Ziegfeld Follies sheet music for "Garden of my Dreams" takes us on a journey to 1918. This vibrant lithograph captures the spirit of an era filled with glamour and entertainment, reminding us how art can transcend time. Shakespeare's plays have left an indelible mark on our cultural heritage, and Much Ado About Nothing is no exception. In Act IV, Scene 2 lithograph, we witness characters engaging in witty banter amidst beautiful scenery—a testament to Shakespeare's timeless genius. Titania and the Clown chromolitho transports us into A Midsummer Night's Dream where fairies dance under moonlit skies. The vivid colors leap off the page as we immerse ourselves in Shakespeare's enchanting world. Ermine Street Guard recreates Roman soldiers' discipline with shields raised high and stabbing swords at hand—an impressive sight indeed. These dedicated individuals allow us to experience firsthand what it was like serving under one of history's most formidable empires. Moving forward through time again brings us face-to-face with The Merchant of Venice oil painting from 1892. Its brushstrokes capture Shylock's complex character while shedding light on societal attitudes of the era.