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A Collection of Prints from pictures painted for the purpose of illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakspeare (1803)
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King Lear: Act I, Scene I from Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery
A Collection of Prints from pictures painted for the purpose of illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakspeare (1803)
After: Henry Fuseli (Swiss, 1741–1825)
Engraved by: Richard Earlom (English, 1743–1822)
Publisher: John Boydell (English, 1719–1804)
Publisher: Josiah (Joshua) Boydell (English, 1752–1817)
Engraved by: Richard Earlom (English, 1743–1822)
Publisher: John Boydell (English, 1719–1804)
Publisher: Josiah (Joshua) Boydell (English, 1752–1817)
1788
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
Platemark (trimmed along lower edge): 50 x 63.5 cm (19 11/16 x 25 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Francis Brooks
Accession NumberM2166
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Descriptionpublished 1803
Inscriptions"Lear: Let it be so, -- Thy truth then be thy dower..."