"them look like actual sculptures in the fashion they were usually depicted in the classical style. Sarah Siddons as the Tragic Muse Sarah Siddons as the Tragic Muse is a 1784 oil painting by Joshua Reynolds. Mrs. Sarah Siddons: Sarah Siddons was a well-known actress of the 18th century who became famous for her role as Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth. Born Sarah Kemble, aged 18 she married William Siddons, also an actor, and they had seven children of who only two survived. Sarah's parents sent her to work as a lady's maid and with this job she was exposed to the"
"Sarah Siddons Sarah Siddons (""née"" Kemble; 5 July 1755 – 8 June 1831) was a Welsh-born English actress, the best-known tragedienne of the 18th century. Contemporaneous critic William Hazlitt dubbed Siddons as ""tragedy personified"". She was the elder sister of John Philip Kemble, Charles Kemble, Stephen Kemble, Ann Hatton, and Elizabeth Whitlock, and the aunt of Fanny Kemble. She was most famous for her portrayal of the Shakespearean character, Lady Macbeth, a character she made her own, as well as for fainting at the sight of the Elgin Marbles in London. The Sarah Siddons Society, founded in 1952, continues to"
"depicted in its opening scene was a purely fictitious award. However, in 1952, a small group of distinguished Chicago theatergoers formed the Sarah Siddons Society, and began to give a genuine award by that name. The now-prestigious Sarah Siddons Award is presented annually in Chicago, with a trophy modelled on the statuette of Siddons awarded in the film. Past honorees include Bette Davis and Celeste Holm. Sarah Siddons Sarah Siddons (""née"" Kemble; 5 July 1755 – 8 June 1831) was a Welsh-born English actress, the best-known tragedienne of the 18th century. Contemporaneous critic William Hazlitt dubbed Siddons as ""tragedy personified""."
"also by the Classical subject matter of the muses from ancient Greek/Roman mythologies that numerous sculptors tried to create. Reynolds painted Siddons as Melpomene, the muse of tragedy. This work was painted when Mrs. Siddons was 28 years old and in the prime of her career. When she entered Reynolds' studio he took her by the hand and said, """"Ascend upon your undisputed throne, and graciously bestow upon me some great idea of the Tragic Muse"""". Like the old masters, Reynolds signed his name secretly in the work by putting it on the gold embroidery at the hem of her"
"Henry Siddons Henry Siddons (4 October 1774 – 12 April 1815) was an English actor and theatrical manager, now remembered as a writer on gesture. Siddons was the eldest child of Sarah Siddons, and was educated at Charterhouse School, being intended by his mother for the church. He, however, joined the Covent Garden Theatre company, and made his first appearance as Herman in a play called ""Integrity"", 8 October 1801. His future wife, Harriet Murray, the sister of William Murray, played in the same piece. His mother withdrew objections to his becoming an actor, and acted Lady Randolph to his"
"career Harlow had made sketches of performers in the theatre, notably of the actress Sarah Siddons, who retired in 1812. Later he reworked some of these drawings into paintings such as one showing Siddons in the sleepwalking scene from Macbeth, shown at the British Institution in 1815, and another showing the letter scene from the same play. A commission from the music teacher Thomas Welsh to paint Siddons as Queen Katharine in Shakespeare's ""Henry VIII"". This was begun from memory, but subsequently the actress, at Welsh's request, gave the painter a sitting. While painting the portrait, Harlow decided to expand"
"Carl Linnaeus, Charles Darwin, John Parkinson (a botanist), and André le Nôtre (a landscape gardener). The bronze statues are of the explorers and navigators Henry the Navigator, Gerardus Mercator, Christopher Columbus, and Captain James Cook. He made a memorial in white marble to actress Sarah Siddons, called ""Sarah Siddons as the Tragic Muse"", which stands on Paddington Green, London near the churchyard of St Mary's Church where she is buried. A statue of Cardinal Newman by Chavalliaud is installed at Brompton Oratory in London. In the salon of the French Artists' Society in 1897, he presented a statuette of Dom"
"To Mrs Siddons ""To Mrs Siddons"" was written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and published in the 29 December 1794 ""Morning Chronicle"" as part of the ""Sonnets on Eminent Characters"" series. It describes Sarah Siddons, an actress that Coleridge became fond of during his visits to London during college. The poem celebrates watching Siddons perform her various roles on stage. It is uncertain as to the actual authorship of the poem, since it was attributed to Charles Lamb in various works. It is possible that Lamb and Coleridge worked on the poem together, and it would represent one of Lamb's earliest"
"actress Sarah Siddons several times. In his first portrait of her, painted in the winter of 1781–2, she is shown seated, in everyday clothes, holding a book. He depicted her again later in 1782, in one of his more ambitious works, an allegorical portrait inspired by Milton's ""Il Penseroso"", in which she represented the personification of ""Melancholy"". In 1787 he painted ""Mrs. Siddons and John Kemble in the Dagger Scene in Macbeth"", of which the actress wrote, ""My brother's head is the finest I have ever seen, and the likest of the two"". He was a member of the Incorporated"
"The Tragic Muse The Tragic Muse is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in ""The Atlantic Monthly"" in 1889-1890 and then as a book in 1890. This wide, cheerful panorama of English life follows the fortunes of two would-be artists: Nick Dormer, who throws over a political career in his efforts to become a painter, and Miriam Rooth, an actress striving for artistic and commercial success. A cast of supporting characters help and hinder their pursuits. Nick Dormer wants to pursue a career in painting instead of his family's traditional role in British politics. This upsets"
"by Siddons on 29 January 1810. On 15 January 1811 Siddons produced the ""Lady of the Lake""; an adaptation in which he himself played Fitzjames. But he was fighting an uphill battle, and lost much money. He died whilst visiting Edinburgh on 12 April 1815. Siddons' sister, Cecilia Siddons, later married George Combe, a prominent Edinburgh lawyer, and the founder of the Edinburgh Phrenological Society. He was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard in the centre of the city. A large monument was erected to him in the south-west corner, just left of the entrance to the Covenanters Prison. His wife Harriot"
"a constant exhibitor both there and at the British Institution. In 1797 he painted ""Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse"". In 1811 the British Institution awarded him a premiums for his ""Return of Priam with the dead body of Hector"", and again in 1812 for his ""Procession to Calvary"". Joseph painted ""fancy"" subjects, and made designs for book illustrations, but is best known as a portrait-painter. His portraits both in oil and miniature are numerous, and some of them have been engraved. His portraits of Spencer Perceval, painted in 1812, and Sir Stamford Raffles (1817) went to the National Portrait"
"Harriet Siddons Harriet Siddons (née Murray; 16 April 1783 2 November 1844), sometimes known as Mrs Henry Siddons, was a Scottish actress and theatre manager. She was the daughter of actor Charles Murray and his second wife Ann Murray born at Norwich, Norfolk on 16April 1783. As a young child she appeared at Bath as Prince Arthur on 1July 1793. She married first to Joseph Leathley Cowell (1792-1863). Her first London appearance was at Covent Garden Theatre as Perdita in ""The Winter's Tale"", 12 May 1798. She remained at the theatre until the summer of 1805, when she joined the"
"the actress and the character"", adding a maternal aspect to her portrayal, but also created ""a new level of tension in the play not present if the couple is perceived as barren."" Sarah Siddons died in 1831 in London. She was interred in Saint Mary's Cemetery at Paddington Green. The churchyard was converted into a public park (St Mary's Gardens) in 1881, and most stones were cleared at that time. Siddons' gravestone was one of the few to be preserved, and it remains in good condition beneath a wrought iron canopy, despite some erosion and the modern addition of a"
"plays. However the most notable works in the collection disregard this historicising principle: such as Fuseli's depiction of the naked and heroic Macbeth encountering the witches. William Blake's paintings were also influenced by Shakespeare, including his ""Pity"", inspired by Macbeth's ""Pity, like a naked new-born babe, striding the blast."" Sarah Siddons' triumph in the role of Lady Macbeth led Joshua Reynolds to depict her as ""The Muse of Tragedy"". Unless otherwise specified, all citations of ""Macbeth"" refer to Muir (1984), and of other works of Shakespeare refer to Wells and Taylor (2005). Macbeth in popular culture The figure of Macbeth"
"on 2 November 1844. Harriet Siddons Harriet Siddons (née Murray; 16 April 1783 2 November 1844), sometimes known as Mrs Henry Siddons, was a Scottish actress and theatre manager. She was the daughter of actor Charles Murray and his second wife Ann Murray born at Norwich, Norfolk on 16April 1783. As a young child she appeared at Bath as Prince Arthur on 1July 1793. She married first to Joseph Leathley Cowell (1792-1863). Her first London appearance was at Covent Garden Theatre as Perdita in ""The Winter's Tale"", 12 May 1798. She remained at the theatre until the summer of 1805,"
"directed by Jesse Jou. The Tragic Muse The Tragic Muse is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in ""The Atlantic Monthly"" in 1889-1890 and then as a book in 1890. This wide, cheerful panorama of English life follows the fortunes of two would-be artists: Nick Dormer, who throws over a political career in his efforts to become a painter, and Miriam Rooth, an actress striving for artistic and commercial success. A cast of supporting characters help and hinder their pursuits. Nick Dormer wants to pursue a career in painting instead of his family's traditional role in"
"the famous painting of Siddons costumed as the tragic Muse by Joshua Reynolds, a copy of which hangs in the entrance of Margo's apartment and often visible during the party scene. In 1952, a small group of distinguished Chicago theater-goers began to give an award with that name, which was sculpted to look like the one used in the film. It has been given annually, with past honorees including Bette Davis and Celeste Holm. The first radio adaptation was broadcast on the Lux Radio Theatre on NBC on October 1, 1951 starring Bette Davis, Gary Merrill and Anne Baxter. A"
"the picture into the ""Trial Scene"" from the same play, introducing portraits of the various members of the Kemble family and others. Welsh, though not consulted by Harlow concerning this change of plan, behaved generously. The picture was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1817, and excited great public interest. It was neither well composed nor well executed, and owed much to the criticism and suggestions of Fuseli, whose portrait Harlow was painting at the time. Still, the portrait of Mrs. Siddons herself as the queen will remain one of the most striking figures in English art. Harlow's next picture,"
"Paddington Square are likely to commence in this period, and the impact of the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2018 would be soon felt. Paddington has a number of Anglican churches, including St James's, St Mary Magdalene and St Peter's. In addition, there is a large Muslim population in and around Paddington. Between 1805 and 1817, the great actress Sarah Siddons lived at Desborough House, (which was demolished before 1853 to make way for the Great Western Railway) and was buried at Paddington Green, near the later graves of the eminent painters Benjamin Haydon and William Collins. Her brother"
"techniques from the German neo-classical school of acting, onto a British stock. The 1822 edition also draws on the ""Essay on Gesture"" of Michael William Sharp. He also wrote some plays; of one, ""The Friend of the Family"", Scott wrote, ""Siddons's play was truly flat, but not unprofitable"". Other pieces by him were ""Time's a Tell-tale"", and ""Tale of Terror, or a Castle without a Spectre"" (produced at Covent Garden on 12 May 1803). Henry Siddons Henry Siddons (4 October 1774 – 12 April 1815) was an English actor and theatrical manager, now remembered as a writer on gesture. Siddons"
"the Siddons Theatre, named for the much acclaimed 18th century tragedienne Sarah Siddons, buried at St Mary on Paddington Green. Christ church, Cosway Street, designed by Thomas Hardwick in 1822–24 and closed in 1973, now used as business premises. There a number of nurseries in Lisson Grove, two run by London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) at Luton Street and Lisson Green. Primary schools are St. Edward's Catholic Primary School, Gateway Academy on Gateforth Street and King Solomon Primary. King Solomon Academy, an Ark school, was recently established on the site of the former Rutherford School for Boys. The main building"
"'Royal Family' of the English stage in the nineteenth century. The most famous was Sarah Siddons, née Kemble. It has been said that she was the finest English tragic actress ever. She was John Kemble's great-great grandniece. Other noteworthy members of the family, though not Catholics, were: Roger Kemble, Stephen Kemble, Charles Kemble, John Mitchell Kemble, Frances Anne Kemble who after spending time in the United States held strong anti slavery opinions, Adelaide Kemble and Henry Kemble. The actor John Philip Kemble was baptized a Catholic and spent some time at Douai. John Kemble (martyr) Saint John Kemble (1599 –"
"Thomas Campbell (sculptor) Thomas Campbell (1 May 1790 – 4 February 1858) was a Scottish sculptor in the early 19th century. He has several important public works, most notably a statue of Sarah Siddons in Westminster Abbey. He also has several works in the National Gallery in London. He was heavily patronised by the British aristocracy, as evidenced by his works. He was born in Tolbooth parish, Edinburgh Old Town, now part of the Royal Mile. He was the son of Douglas Campbell, ""gentleman servant"", and Helen Thorburn. He was apprenticed to John Marshall, marble cutter on Leith Walk. Around"
"chief success was made in sacred music, which she delivered with much impressiveness. Among her secular songs the most famous was Purcell's ""Mad Bess"". Angelica Kauffman painted a portrait depicting her as Erato, the muse of lyric poetry, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1781 and is now in the possession of the Princeton University Art Museum. She died at Foley Place on 11 December 1811. Sarah Bates (singer) Sarah Bates (née Harrop, October 1758 - 11 December 1811) was an English singer born in Lancashire. She was married to the conductor Joah Bates. Sarah Harrop was born"
"own artistic merits. She died in London in her 80th year. Margaret Sarah Carpenter Margaret Sarah Carpenter (Salisbury 1793 – 13 November 1872 London), born Margaret Sarah Geddes, was a British painter. Noted in her time, she mostly painted portraits in the manner of Sir Thomas Lawrence. She was a close friend of Richard Parkes Bonington. She was born in Salisbury, the daughter of Captain Alexander Geddes, who was of an Edinburgh family, and Harriet Easton. She was taught art by a local drawing-master. Her first art studies were made from the pictures at Longford Castle, belonging to Lord Radnor."
"and was considered by some a ""grotesque effigy of her former self."" William Hazlitt, in his later accounts, stated that her performances lacked the grandeur they had shown in 1785: the ""machinery of her voice is slow, there is too long a pause between each sentence [and the] sleeping scene was more laboured and less natural"". As a result, according to Lisa Freeman, Siddons' ""iconic status came into conflict with the aesthetic of authenticity that she cultivated"". Her last appearance was on 9 June 1819 as Lady Randolph in John Home's play ""Douglas"". Theatre biographer Henry Barton Baker wrote: On"
"28 Leicester Square. From 1833 to 1857 his studio was at 15/16 Great Marlborough Street, London. He died unmarried at 1 Great Castle Street in London. He is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery in London. Thomas Campbell (sculptor) Thomas Campbell (1 May 1790 – 4 February 1858) was a Scottish sculptor in the early 19th century. He has several important public works, most notably a statue of Sarah Siddons in Westminster Abbey. He also has several works in the National Gallery in London. He was heavily patronised by the British aristocracy, as evidenced by his works. He was born in"
"last known appearance was as Lady Randolph in John Home's ""Douglas"" in 1798. Her portrayal of Lady Randolph and Desdemona were credited as her greatest roles, with one contemporary actress (Sarah Siddons) writing a letter in which she describes her fear of Barry's skill. Barry was buried in Westminster Abbey following her death in 1801. Ann Street Barry Ann Street Barry (1733 – 29 November 1801), was a singer, dancer and stage actress in the 18th century. Barry was born in Bath, England, to an apothecary named James Street. Her brother, William Street, later became the Mayor of Bath in"
"18th-century painting. The portrait is of an attractive woman suggestively clad. As the curtain opens on this last scene, the gasp of approval from the audience is not so much for Reynolds’ brilliant interpretation of Mrs. Lloyd as it is for the loveliness of Lily Bart herself - marking the pinnacle of her social success. The next day, Lily receives two notes - one from Judy Trenor inviting her to dine that evening at her townhouse and the other from Selden, asking to meet with her the following day. Though she has a dinner engagement, she agrees to a visit"
"Mary Moser Mary Moser RA (27 October 1744 – 2 May 1819) was an English painter and one of the most celebrated women artists of 18th-century Britain. One of only two female founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768, Moser painted portraits but is particularly noted for her depictions of flowers. London-born Moser was trained by her Swiss-born artist and enameller father George Michael Moser (1706–1783) and her talents were evident at an early age: she won her first Society of Arts medal at 14, and regularly exhibited flower pieces, and occasional history paintings, at the Society of Artists"
"Sarah Louisa Kilpack Sarah Louisa Kilpack (1839–1909) or Sarah Louise Kilpack was a British artist who is best known for her portrayals of stormy coastal scenes. Kilpack was born in Covent Garden in London. Her father, Thomas, was the proprietor of a popular tobacconists and bowling alley called Gliddon's Divan. She was a talented but shy child, enjoying artistic pursuits including drawing and music. As a young woman she became a King's Scholar at the Royal Academy of Music, under the tutelage of Kate Loder. She became an Associate of the Academy and began a career as a pianist, performing"
"the night of 2 May 1797, Sarah Siddons's character of Agnes in Lillo's ""Fatal Curiosity"" suggested murder with ""an expression in her face that made the flesh of the spectator creep."" In the audience was Crabb Robinson, whose respiration grew difficult. Robinson went into a fit of hysterics and was nearly ejected from the theatre. Siddons occasionally gave public readings of plays, and the Scottish poet/playwright Joanna Baillie recorded her thoughts of several performances given in 1813. Despite her reservations about Siddon's ""frequent bursts of voice beyond what natural passion warranted,"" Baillie wrote to Sir Walter Scott, ""take it all"