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Sir William Schwenck Gilbert

Header: Sir William Schwenck Gilbert
Also known as: Sir William Schwenck Gilbert; primary name: Gilbert, William Schwenck; other name: Bab
Details: individual; author/poet; painter/draughtsman; British; Male
Life dates: 1836-1911
Biography: British playwright and amateur draughtsman illustrator. Born in London. Best known for his comic operas produced in collaboration with Sir Arthur Sullivan (q.v.). In 1861, Gilbert began contributing unsigned dramatic criticism and humorous verse to the British magazine FUN. Cartoons and sketches, signed 'Bab,' frequently appeared with his work. Several of his comic opera characters were based on these Bab characters. In 1869, a collection of 'Bab Ballads' was published. From 1871 to 1896, Gilbert collaborated with the composer Sullivan on fourteen comic operas, including 'Patience' (1881) and 'The Mikado' (1885). The last, 'The Grand Duke,' premiered March 7, 1896. Gilbert was knighted by Edward VII in 1907.
Bibliography: R.K.Engen, 'Dictionary of Victorian Wood Engravers,' 1985

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Museum number: 1937,0313.62 |
Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Museum number: 1937,0313.187 |
Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Museum number: 1937,0313.51 |
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Museum number: 1937,0313.71 |
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Museum number: 1937,0313.57 |
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Museum number: 1937,0313.153 |
Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Museum number: 1937,0313.145 |
Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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Museum number: 1937,0313.127 |
Producer name: BIOG28937 Drawn by:Sir William Schwenck Gilbert |
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