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Thespian Collection (#22)

Background imageThespian Collection: The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as Miura Kunitae (right), Segawa Kikunojo III as Yasukata... c

The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as Miura Kunitae (right), Segawa Kikunojo III as Yasukata... c. 1782. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as Miura Kunitae (right), Segawa Kikunojo III as Yasukata (center), and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Utou (left), in the Play Godai Genji Mitsugi no Furisode

Background imageThespian Collection: The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as... c. 1772

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as Osada no Taro Kagemune Disguised as Yatsurugi Zaemon (center)

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from the New Play of 'The Templar', at the Princess Theatre, 1850

Scene from the New Play of "The Templar", at the Princess Theatre, 1850. Creator: Walter George Mason
Scene from the New Play of "The Templar", at the Princess Theatre, [London], 1850. Mr. Kean, with unwonted generosity, resigned the part of the hero to Mr

Background imageThespian Collection: The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Renegade Monk Dainichibo in the Play Edo Meisho... c. 1779

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Renegade Monk Dainichibo in the Play Edo Meisho... c. 1779. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Renegade Monk Dainichibo in the Play Edo Meisho Midori Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1779, Japan, c. 1779

Background imageThespian Collection: National Concerts at Her Majesty's Theatre - the Berlin Choir, 1850. Creator: Smyth

National Concerts at Her Majesty's Theatre - the Berlin Choir, 1850. Creator: Smyth
National Concerts at Her Majesty's Theatre [London] - the Berlin Choir, 1850. The pure and excellent quality of the voices, the classical excellence of the style

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from 'Serve Him Right', at the Lyceum Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene from "Serve Him Right", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Serve Him Right", at the Lyceum Theatre, [London], 1850. The accompanying Illustration gives one of the most entertaining scenes in the drama of "Serve Him Right"

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from the New Comedy of 'The Catspaw', at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene from the New Comedy of "The Catspaw", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from the New Comedy of "The Catspaw", at the Haymarket Theatre, [London], 1850. The announcement of a new comedy by Mr. Douglas Jerrold was an event sure to command attention

Background imageThespian Collection: Mr. MacReady, as Richard II, at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Mr. MacReady, as Richard II, at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Mr. MacReady, as Richard II, at the Haymarket Theatre, [London], 1850....the scene of the Monarch's deposition, and particularly that beautiful part of it where the poet

Background imageThespian Collection: Sketch from the New Drama of 'Jessie Gray', at the Adelphi Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Sketch from the New Drama of "Jessie Gray", at the Adelphi Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sketch from the New Drama of "Jessie Gray", at the Adelphi Theatre, [London], 1850....the joint production of Mr. Robert Brough and Mr

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from 'Ivanhoe', at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene from "Ivanhoe", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Ivanhoe", at the Haymarket Theatre, [London], 1850....the scene in which the "Maid of Judah" threatens to throw herself from the battlements of the Templar's

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from 'Cymon and Iphigenia', at the Lyceum Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene from "Cymon and Iphigenia", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Cymon and Iphigenia", at the Lyceum Theatre, [London], 1850....the scene in which Iphigenia is discovered in a bower asleep by Cymon, who falls in love with her

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from the 'Devil's Ring', at Drury-Lane Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene from the "Devil's Ring", at Drury-Lane Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from the "Devil's Ring", at Drury-Lane Theatre, [London], 1850. Miss Nelson, as the enchanted Princess, in...the scene of the re-capture of the Princess

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from 'Der Freischutz' (The Wolf's Glen), at the Royal Italian Opera, 1850. Creator: Smyth

Scene from "Der Freischutz" (The Wolf's Glen), at the Royal Italian Opera, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Scene from "Der Freischutz" (The Wolf's Glen), at the Royal Italian Opera, 1850. The overture was encored rapturously...the rush in the concluding passage was tremendous...the chords

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from 'The Vicar of Wakefield', at the New Strand Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene from "The Vicar of Wakefield", at the New Strand Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "The Vicar of Wakefield", at the New Strand Theatre, [London] 1850. Mr. Tom Taylor has dramatised for this theatre the substantive story of Goldsmith's ever-delightful

Background imageThespian Collection: Mr. Garrick in 'Richard the Third', published April 28, 1772. Creator: John Dixon. Mr

Mr. Garrick in "Richard the Third", published April 28, 1772. Creator: John Dixon. Mr
Mr. Garrick in "Richard the Third", published April 28, 1772

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene (the last) from the opera of 'Medea', 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene (the last) from the opera of "Medea", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene (the last) from the opera of "Medea", 1850. London production of Simon Mayr's "Medea in Corinto", the title role sung by Teresa Parodi:.vengeance accomplished

Scene from the "Legend of Florence", at Sadler's Wells Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from the "Legend of Florence", at Sadler's Wells Theatre, [London], 1850. According to the legend, a sentence of divorce should have been pronounced by papal authority

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from the Play of 'Fiesco', at Drury-Lane Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene from the Play of "Fiesco", at Drury-Lane Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from the Play of "Fiesco", at Drury-Lane Theatre, [London], 1850....the last scene of "Fiesco, " painted by Mr

Background imageThespian Collection: Theatrical Performances at Windsor Castle - the 'Green Room', 1850. Creator: Unknown

Theatrical Performances at Windsor Castle - the "Green Room", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Theatrical Performances at Windsor Castle - the "Green Room", 1850. Entertainment for Queen Victoria and family at the royal residence

Background imageThespian Collection: Theatrical Performance in the Rubens Room, at Windsor Castle - (Scene from 'Julius Caesar'), 1850

Theatrical Performance in the Rubens Room, at Windsor Castle - (Scene from "Julius Caesar"), 1850.... the first of the dramatic performances took place at Windsor Castle

Background imageThespian Collection: Madame Fiorentini, as 'Norma' (at Her Majesty's Theatre), 1850. Creator: Unknown

Madame Fiorentini, as "Norma" (at Her Majesty's Theatre), 1850. Creator: Unknown
Madame Fiorentini, as "Norma" (at Her Majesty's Theatre, London), 1850. Madame Fiorentini's Norma is rather the gentle woman whose deep love for her Roman seducer swallows up all

Background imageThespian Collection: Mr. Bunn on the Stage, at the St. James's Theatre - Scene the Blackfriars Theatre, 1850

Mr. Bunn on the Stage, at the St. James's Theatre - Scene the Blackfriars Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Bunn on the Stage, at the St. James's Theatre - Scene the Blackfriars Theatre, [London], 1850....a "monologue"...on things theatrical

Background imageThespian Collection: The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the female fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the play... c. 1777

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the female fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the play... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I I as the female fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the play "Chigo Torii Tobiiri Kitsune, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

Background imageThespian Collection: Signor Lablache as 'Caliban', 1850. Creator: Unknown. Signor Lablache as 'Caliban', 1850

Signor Lablache as "Caliban", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Signor Lablache as "Caliban", 1850
Signor Lablache as "Caliban", 1850. Italian opera singer Luigi Lablache in Fromental Halevy's "La Tempesta", at Her Majesty's Theatre, London

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from Halevy's New Opera of 'La Tempesta', at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene from Halevy's New Opera of "La Tempesta", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from Halevy's New Opera of "La Tempesta", at Her Majesty's Theatre, [London], 1850....one of the most beautilul specimens of scone-painting that can be imagined

Background imageThespian Collection: Hinazuru of Naka Ogi-ya as an Onna Jittoku, ca. 1825. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu

Hinazuru of Naka Ogi-ya as an Onna Jittoku, ca. 1825. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
Hinazuru of Naka Ogi-ya as an Onna Jittoku, ca. 1825

Background imageThespian Collection: Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut

Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Background imageThespian Collection: Valerie, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Valerie, 1938. Creator: Unknown
" Valerie", 1938. Valerie Hudson was a well-known model and showgirl in the late 1930s and 1940 s. From " Modern Beauties"

Background imageThespian Collection: The actor Ludwig Martinelli, around 1902/1906. Creator: Johann Scherpe

The actor Ludwig Martinelli, around 1902/1906. Creator: Johann Scherpe
The actor Ludwig Martinelli, around 1902/1906. The bust was probably created in connection with the celebrations for the actor's (1832-1913) 50th birthday

Background imageThespian Collection: Sisters Avenging their Father's Death (from Kabuki Play Shiraishi'), between c1820 and c1830

Sisters Avenging their Father's Death (from Kabuki Play Shiraishi'), between c1820 and c1830

Background imageThespian Collection: Actor in the Role of Tsukushi Jinroku (image 2 of 2), between c1843 and c1855

Actor in the Role of Tsukushi Jinroku (image 2 of 2), between c1843 and c1855. Creator: Utagawa Kuniteru
Actor in the Role of Tsukushi Jinroku (image 2 of 2), between c1843 and c1855

Background imageThespian Collection: Ichikawa Danjuro VIII and Ichikawa Kodanji IV Greeting the Audience at a Kaomise Performance, 1847

Ichikawa Danjuro VIII and Ichikawa Kodanji IV Greeting the Audience at a Kaomise Performance, 1847

Background imageThespian Collection: Iwai Hanshiro V in the Role of Shirai Gonpachi, published in 1850. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Iwai Hanshiro V in the Role of Shirai Gonpachi, published in 1850. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Iwai Hanshiro V in the Role of Shirai Gonpachi, published in 1850

Background imageThespian Collection: Scene from the Play Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees (Yoshitsune

Scene from the Play Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees (Yoshitsune senbon zakura), 8th or 9th month, 1784

Background imageThespian Collection: The Italian Comedians, probably 1720. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau

The Italian Comedians, probably 1720. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Italian Comedians, probably 1720

Background imageThespian Collection: Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Han

Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Hanshiro V as Masago in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo no Hanayari, ca. 1819

Background imageThespian Collection: Samurai and Wakashu (Bushi to wakashu), early 18th century. Creator: Miyagawa Issho

Samurai and Wakashu (Bushi to wakashu), early 18th century. Creator: Miyagawa Issho
Samurai and Wakashu (Bushi to wakashu), early 18th century

Background imageThespian Collection: A Fiery Spirit, 1613, (1942). Creator: Inigo Jones

A Fiery Spirit, 1613, (1942). Creator: Inigo Jones
A Fiery Spirit, 1613, (1942). Masque design for " The Lords Maske" written by the poet and musician Thomas Campion

Background imageThespian Collection: 1909 Humber 8hp, Margaret Rutherford and her husband Stringer Davis. Creator: Unknown

1909 Humber 8hp, Margaret Rutherford and her husband Stringer Davis. Creator: Unknown
1909 Humber 8hp, Margaret Rutherford and her husband Stringer Davis

Background imageThespian Collection: Comedian Tony Hancock, London Palladium, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett

Comedian Tony Hancock, London Palladium, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Comedian Tony Hancock, London Palladium, 1963

Background imageThespian Collection: Shakspeare, (1564-1616), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Shakspeare, (1564-1616), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Shakspeare, (1564-1616), 1830. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English poet, playwright, actor and dramatist. He married Anne Hathaway aged 18 and joined the Lord Chamberlains Men after 1585

Background imageThespian Collection: Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622-1673) known as Moliere. French playwright, actor and poet, regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language

Background imageThespian Collection: Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. John Henderson (1747-1785) English actor, known as a great Shakesperean actor. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Background imageThespian Collection: Mrs. Hartley in the Character of Mary Queen of Scots, 1777. Creator: J Thornthwaite

Mrs. Hartley in the Character of Mary Queen of Scots, 1777. Creator: J Thornthwaite
Mrs. Hartley in the Character of Mary Queen of Scots, 1777. These Cheeks are none of mine, the Roses look not like Tempest-beaten lillies as mine should

Background imageThespian Collection: Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, 1922. Mary Magdalene (Paula Rendl) kneels before Jesus (Anton Lang): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Background imageThespian Collection: Members of the High Council, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut

Members of the High Council, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Members of the High Council, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria

Background imageThespian Collection: Episode on the Way of the Cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut

Episode on the Way of the Cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Episode on the Way of the Cross, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) and other players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Background imageThespian Collection: Jesus before Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut

Jesus before Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Herod, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) appears before king Herod (Gregor Breitsamter) - also on stage are Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias)



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