Camouflaged ships in dry dock (Wadsworth, 1918, woodcut) - mono versio...
Camouflaged ships in dry dock (Edward Wadsworth, 1918, woodcut on paper, Victoria and Albert Museum) - mono version of his oil painting
Camouflaged ships in dry dock(Wadsworth, 1918, woodcut)
Camouflaged ships in dry dock (Edward Wadsworth, 1918, woodcut on paper, Victoria and Albert Museum)
La Pepinière poster Paris 1898
Poster Ah! La Pé...la Pé...La Pepinière!!!, Concert de la Pepinière, Paris 1898, colour lithograph Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: E.303-1921
Pears Soap 1900 - Public domain scan / drawing
Poster for Pears soap, 1900, A. & F. Pears Ltd. V&A Museum no. E.1064-1919 Techniques - Colour lithograph, inks on paper Place - London, England Dimensions - Height 43 cm Width 32.2 cm Object Type - This is a ... More
London Kings Theatre Haymarket postcard
A reproduction as a postcard of the Italian Opera House (King's Theatre), built by John Vanbrugh, at the Haymarket before it was destroyed by a fire on 17 June 1789. The original print was earlier published i... More
Robert Jacob Hamerton - Poster for A Sensation Novel
Advertising poster for the 31 January 1871 première production of A Sensation Novel, a comic musical play by W. S. Gilbert and Thomas German Reed. Printed by Stannard & Son. Lithograph, 38.4cm x 27.9cm
Robert Jacob Hamerton - Poster for A Sensation Novel
Advertising poster for the 31 January 1871 première production of A Sensation Novel, a comic musical play by W. S. Gilbert and Thomas German Reed. Printed by Stannard & Son. Lithograph, 38.4cm x 27.9cm
Robert Jacob Hamerton - Poster for A Sensation Novel - Original
Advertising poster for the 31 January 1871 première production of A Sensation Novel, a comic musical play by W. S. Gilbert and Thomas German Reed. Printed by Stannard & Son. Lithograph, 38.4cm x 27.9cm
Farinelli Engraving V&A - Public domain portrait engraving
Portrait of Carlo Broschi 'Farinelli' (1705-1782)Italiano: Incisione che ritrae il castrato Carlo Broschi, in arte Farinelli.
Covent Garden Theatre London fire - Original
Interior of Covent Garden Theatre at the first alarm of fire at the conclusion of the Bal Masque.
Covent Garden Theatre London fire
Interior of Covent Garden Theatre at the first alarm of fire at the conclusion of the Bal Masque.
'In the Garden House Reach, Calcutta', c1786-1791, by William Daniell
'In the Garden House Reach, Calcutta', c1786-1791, by William Daniell From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederi... More
Hanhoute and Azoff, with explosion of a Turkish frigate, at the Battle...
Lithograph, coloured by hand, depicting a sea battle at Navarino during the Greek War of Independence. Lettered with key. Hanhoute and Azoff, with explosion of a Turkish frigate, at the Battle of Navarino, 20 ... More
Engraving at the Victoria and Albert Museum 1
"Edouard Balus (1813-89). Pavillion Richelieu, Louvre. 1856-7." At the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Spectacle gratis (Avant-scène)
Spectacle gratis, (Avant - scène), hand-coloured lithograph, early to mid-19th century Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: S.804-2009
Covent Garden Theatre - to be opened this evening (NYPL b16648229-1619...
* From an engraving by Smyth, printed on p. 484 of The illustrated London news: May 15, 1858. Image depicts a crowd, including horses and carriages, gathered outside of the Covent Garden Theatre in London.
Engraving at the Victoria and Albert Museum 3
"Robert Howlett (1830-58), The Great Eastern, 1857." At the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Engraving at the Victoria and Albert Museum 2
"William Lyndon Smith (1835-65), Untitled [View of Church Ruins], about 1858." At the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Engraving at the Victoria and Albert Museum 4
"Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68). Exhibition of the Photographic Society of London and the Societe Francais de Photographie at the South Kensington Museum. 1858." At the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Archers by Adam Buck
Français : Archers by Adam Buck.
A Sensation Novel - A book cover with a picture of a woman and a man
Advertising Poster for a production of A Sensation Novel, a comic musical play by W. S. Gilbert.
1881 Savoy Theatre - Victorian era public domain image
The original facade of the Savioy Theatre, facing the Embankment, London, England.
Anonymous — Mademoiselle Desmares, Actrice de l'Opera
Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Thomas Benjamin Kennington 001
Public domain scan of printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Suakini Arab - V&A SP.536
Plate 5, Suakini Arab. Portrait of a Suakini Arab Engraved by Pollard after a picture by H. Salt, from George Viscount Valentia's 'Voyages and Travels to India, Ceylon, The Red Sea, Abyssinia and Egypt', 1811... More
Italian Opera House at the Haymarket (colour)
The Italian Opera House, built by John Vanbrugh, at the Haymarket before it was destroyed by a fire on 17 June 1789: this work of art was earlier published in Charles John Smith's Historical and Literary Antiqu... More
Antonio del pollaiolo, battaglia di ignudi
Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Antonio del pollaiolo, studio di nudi in combattimento, 1467-1470
Public domain reproduction of artwork, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Harunobu 1768 V&A, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Woodblock print, about 1768, Suzuki Harunobu V&A Museum no. E.1053-1963 Techniques - Block print on paper Dimensions - Height 26 cm (unframed) Width 19 cm (unframed) Object Type - Woodblock prints such as this... More
Handbill advertising Indian jugglers, '3 Astonishing Indians', at no. ...
Handbill advertising Indian jugglers, billed as '3 Astonishing Indians', performing at no. 349 The Strand, London, dated in pencil, 15 August 1815. Feats surpass every thing of the kind ever attempted in this... More
Nishikie, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Suzuki Harunobu (about 1724-70), 'Parading Courtesan with Attendants', Late 1760, Nishiki-e (brocade print), Chûban size, Signature: Suzuki Harunobu ga V&A Museum no. E.1416-1898
Edison's Animated Pictures poster Birmingham c1902
Edison's Life-size Animated Pictures, China and Boer Wars. Colour lithograph poster advertising a cinematic showing at the Curzon Hall, Birmingham. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: E.3312-1932
H.M.S. Princess Charlotte and part of the Allied Fleet in a heavy Gale...
Hand-coloured lithograph in draft depicting the H.M.S. Princess Charlotte and part of the Allied Fleet near Beirut, Syria. Lettered with partially mutilated title, key to the ships and 'H.M.S. Prinss. Charlott... More
The Blockading Squadron off Alexandria at the conclusion of Commodore ...
Lithograph of the Blockading Squadron off Alexandria at the conclusion of Commodore Napier's convention with Mahomet Ali on 28 November 1840 Ships are identified on the print. L-Rː Revenge, Medea, Vanguard, G... More
View of Salamis from the Acropolis Athens SP.126
Hand-coloured lithograph entitled 'View of Salamis from the Acropolis Athens' by C. de Brocktorff after a sketch by R. D. White, ca. early 19th century. Richard Dunning White biography
Dresden Hoftheater - A drawing of a building with people walking aroun...
F. E. Schmidt: Semper's first opera house in Dresden, opened 1841. Etching, coloured by hand. Dimensions: 21.3 cm x 26.5 cm (plate). H R Beard Collection; Victoria and Albert Museum - Theatre Museum, London. Mu... More
G Durand Saturday Night at the Victoria Theatre VA
Saturday Night at the Victoria Theatre, wood-engraving, published in The Graphic, 26 October 1872 Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: S.3243-2009
Lainez as Rodrique by J Penzel - César
Deutsch: « Ritter Kleidung / Hrr. Lainez, als Rodrique i.d. Opera Chimene » English: The French operatic tenor Étienne Lainez in the costume of a knight, role of Rodrique in Antonio Sacchini's opera Chimène, ... More
Print depicting the Count of Barca, Harry R. Beard Collection - V&A Mu...
Print depicting António de Araújo e Azevedo, 1st Count of Barca (1754-1817)
Women's costume 1787 VA
Fashion plate showing women's costume. Hand-coloured etching, Paris, 1787 Victoria and Albert Museum, London, museum no. E.988-1959 (Link)
1867 NationalStandardTheatre
1867 National Standard Theatre Poster. In the collection of the Theatre Museum
Amphitheatre Holborn 1867
Royal Amphitheatre, High Holborn (later „Royal Connaught Theatre“, „Alcazar Theatre“), newspaper cutting, 22 June 1867 Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: S.2399-2009
Salomon Savery - Amsterdam Schouwburg of Van Campen interior
De Schouburgh van binnen, interior of the Schouwburg of Van Campen, Amsterdam Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: S.3593-2009
Cruikshank Pierce' Egan's Real Life - Drury Lane Theatre 1821
Drury Lane Theatre (one of a series of prints by George and Robert Cruikshank illustrating Pierce Egan's Real Life in London); aquatint print, published by Jones & Co., London, 11 August 1821 Victoria and Albe... More
Elisabetta Gafforini - G. Ricordi & Co. (V&A Museum S.260-2015)
Print of Elisabetta Gafforini, Milan, 19th century.
Isaac Cruikshank King John's first appearance at the New Theatre Coven...
King John's first appearance at the New Theatre Covent Garden with John Philip Kemble as King John facing the Old Price Rioters. Published in London by J. Johnson, November 1809 Victoria and Albert Museum, Lo... More
John Martin - The Evening of the Deluge - WGA14147
Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Kuniyoshi Takiyasha the Witch print
Triptych of Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre, 19th century, Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) V&A Museum no. E.1333:1 to 3-1922 Technique - Woodblock print Place - Japan Source: http://images.vam.a... More
The Stone Theatre at St Petersburg
"The Stone Theatre at St. Petersburg", depicting the Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre; hand coloured aquatint, published London 2nd January 1809, Victoria & Albert Museum, Museum number: S.3278-2009
Theatre Royal Drury Lane prize distribution
Prize distribution of the Art Union of London in the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: S.41-2008
Theatre Royal Drury Lane 1812
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, published 25th November 1812 by James Whittle and James R H Laurie, London; hand coloured etching; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, Museum No. S.40-2008
Theatre audience 18-19th century
A theatre audience, 19th century; hand-coloured etching Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: S.384-2009
Vue du fameux Théâtre de la Ville de Naples in Italie
Vue du fameux Théâtre de la Ville de Naples in Italie (Napoli, Italia) Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: S.6079-2009 Italiano: A Napoli, prima del San Carlo, c'era il Teatro San Bartolomeo.... More
William Heath The Dress Circle - Public domain print
The Dress Circle; hand-coloured etching, published ca. late 1820s Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: S.2613-2009
Faithorne frontispiece - Public domain monumental decor engraving
Frontispiece, 1657, William Faithorne, V&A Museum no. E.949-1960 Techniques - Engraving, ink on paper Artist/designer - William Faithorne, Richard Royston born 1599 - died 1686 (publisher) Place - London, Engl... More
Holland House, Middlesex, 1815 by John Preston Neale
Holland House in 1815. Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
William Joy - N.W. View of Yarmouth Jetty
Public domain scan of a print with maritime landscape, ship in the harbor, sea, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Erasmus Duerer VandA E.4621-1910
Portrait of Desiderius Esrasmus, engraved in Nuremberg, Germany. Français : Portrait d'Érasme, gravé à Nuremberg, Germany.
Covent Garden Theatre London fire
Interior of Covent Garden Theatre at the first alarm of fire at the conclusion of the Bal Masque.
Bartolozzi after Laurence Lady carrying a muff VA
Public domain image of portrait painting, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Covent Garden Theatre Jullien's Bal Masque c1847
Jullien's Bal Masque, Covent Garden Theatre; Interior of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London; chromolithograph, c. 1847 Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: S.70-1987
Illustrated catalogue of a miscellaneous selection of rare engravings,...
Marcantonio Raimondi (1480–1534) Description engraver and printmaker Date of birth/death circa 1474 date QS:P,+1474-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 circa 1534 date QS:P,+1534-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,... More
Martin, John - Satan presiding at the Infernal Council - 1824
Satan presiding at the Infernal Council