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Thomas Otway, 1785. Creator: UnknownThomas Otway, 1785. Thomas Otway (1652-1685), English dramatist of the Restoration period. From " The History of England" by Paul de Rapin-Thoyras. [Harrison, London, England]
Portrait of the Poet Nestor Vasilyevich Kukolnik, 1836, (1965). Creator: Karl BriullovPortrait of the Poet Nestor Vasilyevich Kukolnik, 1836, (1965). Russian playwright and author Nestor Vasilievich Kukolnik (1809-1868), publisher of " Art News"
Portrait of the Poet Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev, 1905, (1965). Creator: Il ya RepinPortrait of the Poet Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev, 1905, (1965). Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer Andreyev (1871-1919)
Edward Lytton Bulwer, 1837. Creator: Richard James LaneEdward Lytton Bulwer, 1837. Portrait of Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873), British novelist, poet, playwright, and politician
James Sheridan Knowles, 1839. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James LaneJames Sheridan Knowles, 1839. Portrait of Irish dramatist and actor James Sheridan Knowles (1784-1862). From " Portraits by Count D Orsay", an album assembled by Lady Georgiana Codrington
Portrait Bust of Aretino in Collection of Mr PAB Widener, Philadelphia, 1908. Creator: UnknownPortrait Bust of Aretino in the Collection of Mr P. A. B. Widener, Philadelphia, 1908. Venetian Renaissance bronze bust of Italian playwright Aretino with notes on sale indicating provenance to time
William Shakespeare. Creator: UnknownWilliam Shakespeare. Portrait of English playwright and poet and playwright William Shakespeare(1564-1616)
Alexandre Dumas, c1850s? Creator: UnknownAlexandre Dumas, c1850s? Portrait of Alexandre Dumas the Elder, French novelist and playwright (1802-1870), author of popular historical adventure classics including " The Man in the Iron
Henry Fielding, c1754, (1827). Creator: UnknownHenry Fielding, c1754, (1827). Portrait of English novelist and dramatist Henry Fielding (1707-1754), above a shelf containing a quill pen and inkwell, the masks of Comedy and Tragedy
Francis Beaumont. Creator: EvansFrancis Beaumont. Portrait of Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English playwright and poet
Francis Beaumont. Creator: William EvansFrancis Beaumont. Portrait of Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English playwright and poet
Henrik Ibsen, late 19th century, (1947). Creator: UnknownHenrik Ibsen, late 19th century, (1947). Rear view of Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet Henrik Ibsen 1828-1906)
Miles Peter Andrews Esq. M. P. 1797. Creator: William RidleyMiles Peter Andrews Esq. M.P. 1797. Portrait of British playwright, gunpowder manufacturer and politician Miles Peter Andrews (1742-1814). From the " Monthly Mirror", 1 May 1797. [T
Sir John Vanburgh, 1830. Creator: William Camden EdwardsSir John Vanburgh, 1830. Portrait of English architect and dramatist Sir John Vanbrugh (c1664-1726), the designer of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. [John Murray, London]
Gothe, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Albert Henry PayneGothe, 19th century. Engraving after a painting by Ludwig von Schwanthaler of a statue designed by him of German writer, poet, dramatist and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)
Mr. John Dennis, c1734. Creator: John VanderguchtMr. John Dennis, c1734. Portrait of English critic and dramatist John Dennis (1658-1734)
Colley Cibber, c1800. Creator: Richard RhodesColley Cibber, c1800. Portrait of British dramatist and actor Colley Cibber (1671-1757)
Otway, c1800. Creator: John ThornthwaiteOtway, c1800. Portrait of Thomas Otway (1652-1685), English dramatist of the Restoration period
Pathfinders - Colley Cibber, c1740, (1922). Creator: UnknownPathfinders - Colley Cibber, c1740, (1922). Portrait of British dramatist and actor Colley Cibber (1671-1757). Painted plaster bust in the National Portrait Gallery, London
Pathfinders - Bulwer Lytton, c1831, (1922). Creator: Henry William PickersgillPathfinders - Bulwer Lytton, c1831, (1922). Portrait of British novelist, playwright and politician Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873). From " Bibbys Annual 1922", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J
Alfred Noyes, 1928. Creator: Frank E SlaterAlfred Noyes, 1928. Portrait of British poet, short-story writer and playwright Alfred Noyes (1880-1958). From " The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1928"
The Hon. Maurice Baring, 1928. Creator: Frank E SlaterThe Hon. Maurice Baring, 1928. Portrait of British dramatist, poet, translator, travel writer and war correspondent Maurice Baring (1874-1945)
Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832, 1820-1826, (1942). Creator: Thomas LawrenceSir Walter Scott 1771-1832, 1942. From " English Novelists", by Elizabeth Bowen. [Collins, London, 1942]
Henrik Ibsen, the poet to whom all the world pays homage, at home Christiania, Norway, c1905Henrik Ibsen, the poet to whom all the world pays homage, in his home at Christiania, Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]
David Garrick, (1933). Creator: UnknownDavid Garrick, (1933). Portrait of British actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer David Garrick (1717-1779). Garrick influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th
Pierre Corneille, (1933). Creator: UnknownPierre Corneille, (1933). Portrait of French playwright Pierre Corneille (1606-1684), one of the three great 17th-century French dramatists, along with Moliere and Racine
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, (1933). Creator: UnknownGotthold Ephraim Lessing, (1933). Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), German writer, philosopher, dramatist
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, (1933). Creator: UnknownJohann Wolfgang Von Goethe, (1933). Portrait of German writer, poet, dramatist and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832). Goethe was chief minister of state at Weimar
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin De Moliere, (1933). Creator: UnknownJean-Baptiste Poquelin De Moliere, (1933). Portrait of French theatre writer, director and actor Jean Baptiste de Moliere (1622-1673), one of the masters of comic satire
Jean Racine, (1933). Creator: UnknownJean Racine, (1933). Portrait of French poet and dramatist Jean Racine (1639-1699), one of the big three of 17th century France (along with Molie re and Corneille)
Hans Sachs, (1933). Creator: UnknownHans Sachs, (1933). Portrait of German Meistersinger (mastersinger) poet, playwright and shoemaker Hans Sachs (1494-1576), after a wood engraving by Michael Ostendorfer
William Shakespeare, (1933). Creator: UnknownWilliam Shakespeare, (1933). Portrait of influential English literary figure William Shakespeare (1564-1616), playwright of the Elizabethan era
Friedrich Von Schiller, (1933). Creator: UnknownFriedrich Von Schiller, (1933). Portrait of Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805), German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright
Heinrich von Kleist, (1933). Creator: UnknownHeinrich von Kleist, (1933). Portrait of German writer Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811), who was also a poet, dramatist, novelist, short story writer and journalist
Ben Jonson, (c1878). Creator: UnknownBen Jonson, (c1878). English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor Jonson (c1572-1637) is best known for his plays Volpone and The Alchemist, and for his lyric poems
Oliver Goldsmith, (1897). Creator: UnknownOliver Goldsmith, (1897). Irish-born British playwright, dramatist, poet and novelist Goldsmith (1724-1774) is best remembered for the novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766)
George Bernard Shaw, c1940s, (c1950). Creator: Bassano LtdGeorge Bernard Shaw, c1940s, (c1950). George Bernard Shaw, (1856-1950), Irish playwright and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. From The Outline of Literature, edited by John Drinkwater
Henry Fielding, (1919). Fielding (1707-1754) was an English novelist and dramatist. From an engraving after the pen-and-ink sketch by William Hogarth
William Shakespeare, (1909). Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language. From the Bust at Stratford-on-Avon. Illustration from Historical Portraits
Moliere as Julius Caesar in the Tragedy of Pompee, (1886). Artist: Henri ThiriatMolie re as Julius Caesar in the Tragedy of Pompe e, (1886). Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Molie re (1622-1673), was a French theatre writer, director and actor
Margaret Cavendish (nee Lucas), Duchess of Newcastle upon Tyne, (c1846)Margaret Cavendish (ne e Lucas), Duchess of Newcastle upon Tyne, (c1846). Margaret Lucas Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1623-1673) was an English aristocrat, philosopher, poet, scientist
David Garrick. (b. 1717, d. 1779), 1907. David Garrick (1717-1779), was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout
James Thomson (b. 1700, d. 1748), 1907. James Thomson (1700-1748), was a British poet and playwright, known for his poems The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, and for the lyrics of Rule
Oliver Goldsmith, 1907. Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774), was an Irish novelist, playwright and poet, who is best known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol
Jose Martin Recuerda (1926-2007), Spanish writer and dramatist
Jacinto Benavente (1866-1954), Spanish playwright, drawing by Ramon Casas
The Theatrical Bubble... 1851. Richard Sheridan, as Punch, standing on a platform above the heads of a cheering crowd, blowing bubbles. Behind is Drury Lane Theatre with its statue of Apollo
Blowing up the Pic Nic s; or, Harlequin Quixotte attacking the puppets... 1802Blowing up the Pic Nic s; or, Harlequin Quixotte attacking the puppets. Vide Tottenham Street Pantomime, 1802. Richard Sheridan leading the forces of the professionals against the amateurs of the Pic