Thespian Collection

The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver, Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652) draughtsman, engraver, cartographer

Sir Ralph Richardson as Timon of Athens
Sir Ralph Richardson (1902 - 1983), British stage and screen actor, drawn by Youngman Carter in the Shakespearean role of Timon of Athens

A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025378 A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806); Albinia

Francesca Bertini in 'Piu che la gloria l'amore', postcard (b/w photo)
2656615 Francesca Bertini in 'Piu che la gloria l'amore', postcard (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture shows Rhys Ifans. Rhys Ifans is a Welsh actor and musician. He is known for his portrayal of characters such as Spike in Notting Hill, Jed Parry in Enduring Love

Frederick Lemaitre (litho)
KW353697 Frederick Lemaitre (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Lemaitre (1800-76)

Sarah Bernhardt, Portrait (engraving)
7239655 Sarah Bernhardt, Portrait (engraving) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarah Bernhardt, 1844 - 1923. French stage and film actress)

Scene from Coriolanus, 1797 (oil on canvas)
SJS150972 Scene from Coriolanus, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Bourgeois, Francis (1756-1811); 110.5x88.9 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Menu for Sarah Bernhardt Day, 9th December 1896 (colour litho)
CHT245010 Menu for Sarah Bernhardt Day, 9th December 1896 (colour litho) by Abbema, Louise (1858-1927); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Mrs Bernard Beere (photo)
DGC398030 Mrs Bernard Beere (photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: nee Fanny Mary Whitehead (1856-1915); British stage actress, who performed in London

Mr W. Harrison as Jose Speckbacher in the Love Test, c
MBD292220 Mr W. Harrison as Jose Speckbacher in the Love Test, c.1840 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Collection Michael Burden; (add.info)

The Cast of Hamlet, Winter Gardens, Cheltenham, 1895 (b / w photo)
NAM310842 The Cast of Hamlet, Winter Gardens, Cheltenham, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: from an album of photographs taken by Lt)

An actor dressed up as Houdini outside a theatre pit-door (sepia photo)
STC347655 An actor dressed up as Houdini outside a theatre pit-door (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Now, now, thou traiteress, scene from Tamerlane by Nicholas Rowe
MBD292219 Now, now, thou traiteress, scene from Tamerlane by Nicholas Rowe, 1776 (engraving) by Roberts, J. (fl.1770s) (after); Collection Michael Burden; (add.info)

Thespiss wagon, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3614274 Thespiss wagon, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Thespiss wagon. Thespis, actor in ancient Greece, 6th century BC)

The Gay Lothario. The Great and Celebrated Amatuer of Fashion, pub
3239927 The Gay Lothario. The Great and Celebrated Amatuer of Fashion, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Portrait of Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938) as Boris Godunov (1551-1605) 1916 (oil on canvas
BAL238858 Portrait of Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938) as Boris Godunov (1551-1605) 1916 (oil on canvas) by Kharitonov, Nikolay Vassilyevich (1880-1944); 135x250 cm; State Central A.A

A Scene from Shakespeare (oil on panel)
WAG292600 A Scene from Shakespeare (oil on panel) by Keeling, William Knight (1807-86); 11.43x15.8 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English

Group of Actors, 1913-24 (oil on canvas)
BAL174016 Group of Actors, 1913-24 (oil on canvas) by Kasatkin, Nikolaj Alekseevich (1859-1930); 45x105 cm; Art Museum of Ryasan, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Polaire of the Wasp-Waist Date: 1915

Poster for Madame Cantharide Date: 1913

Jealous Mask Date: 1954

Palace Theater. Marion. Date: 1945

The Actor Iwai Kumesaburo as Oritsu

People Depart Theatre

Empire Theatre

Man with Top hat, Cane

The Paris Opera 1840 Date: 1840

Le Missionaire

Horse Eats Hat

Mary of Scotland

broadway colorful creative arts drama dramatic
Theatre Guild Poster

Street Scene

broadway coach creative arts drama dramatic drops
Empire Theatre

Major Barbara

La Boheme Poster

Leaping Fairy Puck

Voui... Ma Gosse! ( Wow... My Younster!)
Woman, Boy with Goat Legs

Burlington Berle
Man with Top hat, Cane

The Rabbis Family

Madame Butterfly Poster

Woman with Tambourine

Oedipus Poster

Nymphs and Bluebirds

Japanese Woman

Happy Young Woman

Sarah Bernhardt, 1844 - 1923. French stage and film actress. After a photograph by Napoleon Sarony

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"Capturing the Essence of Thespians: A Glimpse into the World of Drama and Performance" Step back in time to 1887, where Alice and the dormouse come alive on canvas, beautifully portrayed by artist Ernest Barraud. The whimsical scene transports us to a world filled with imagination and wonder. In the glamorous realm of Hollywood's golden age, we find Elizabeth Taylor, an English-American actress who captivated audiences with her timeless beauty. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer immortalizes her elegance in a stunning portrait from the 1950s. Herbert Marshall, a British film and theatre actor from the 1930s, exudes charisma as he graces our screens. His talent shines through every performance, leaving an indelible mark on theater history. The wailing women depicted in Henry Traut's artwork take us back to 1922 when emotions ran high on stage. Their powerful expressions remind us of the raw intensity that actors bring to their craft. A sleek 1977 Jaguar XJS takes center stage alongside Ian Ogilvy as The Saint TV character. This iconic vehicle becomes synonymous with adventure and intrigue while showcasing Ogilvy's undeniable charm. Miss Lily Elsie enchants us as she portrays The Merry Widow in this captivating image from around 1930. Her gracefulness captures hearts worldwide, leaving audiences spellbound by her talent. Ellen Terry's portrayal of characters throughout her illustrious career is captured brilliantly by George Frederick Watts in his painting from 1864-1942. Her ability to embody diverse roles showcases true versatility on stage. Cissy Grahame mesmerizes viewers as she embodies The Pickpocket in Barraud's artwork from 1886. With each nuanced expression and movement, she immerses herself fully into her character's world. Fay Wray leaves an unforgettable mark on cinema history with her role as Ann Darrow in the iconic film King Kong.