[King Lear. Act V. Scene III] [graphic]

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Title: [King Lear. Act V. Scene III] [graphic]
Creator: Legat, Francis, 1755-1809, printmaker
Contributor: Barry, James, 1741-1806, artist.
John and Josiah Boydell (Firm), publisher.
Shakspeare Gallery.
Published / Created: [1 September 1788]
Publication Place: London and England London
Publisher: Aquafortis published Septr. 1st 1788 by John & Josiah Boydell, Cheapside, London
Abstract: "King Lear, with his thick hair blowing in the wind, holds the dead body of Cordelia in one arm, holding the other hand to his head, outside a tent, while a soldier on the left holds out his hand in horror and two men bear away a male body behind him."--British Museum online catalogue
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 49.8 x 64 cm, on sheet 53 x 69 cm
Edition: [Trial proof].
Language: English

Genre: Illustrations
Proofs
Stipple engravings England London 1788
Material: stipple ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Lear, King of England (Legendary character)
Subject (Topic): Characters
King Lear
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 > Illustrations
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 > Characters > King Lear
Lear, King of England (Legendary character)
England > London > 1788

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