J. B. Buckstone as Spado in 'The Castle of Andalusia' by John O'Keefe, Haymarket Theatre, 1833

Admire 'The Castle of Andalusia' by Robert William Buss! A striking 1833 black & white portrait showcasing J.B. Buckstone. Victorian theater art, historical detail – a captivating piece.


Robert William Buss (1804 - 1875)

Discover Robert William Buss (1804-1875): Victorian painter of theatrical portraits & illustrator of Dickens' *Pickwick Papers*. Father to education pioneer Frances Buss.

Holburne Museum (Bath, United Kingdom)

Holburne Museum, nestled in Sydney Gardens, Bath, UK, houses a remarkable collection of 18th-century British art led by Thomas Gainsborough's pastoral scenes and George Stubbs' masterful horse portraits. Explore Canaletto’s Venetian vistas, exquisite porcelain & silver, intricate maiolica, and captivating portrait miniatures—a celebration of artistic legacy within a beautifully landscaped setting.