[Taming of the shrew. Induction. Scene II] [graphic]

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Title: [Taming of the shrew. Induction. Scene II] [graphic]
Creator: Thew, Robert, 1758-1802, printmaker
Contributor: Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845, artist.
John and Josiah Boydell (Firm), publisher.
Shakspeare Gallery.
Published / Created: [12 September 1792]
Publication Place: London and England London
Publisher: Publish'd Sepr. 12, 1792, by J. & J. Boydell, Cheapside & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall
Abstract: "Sly wakes up in the Lord's house, is convinced by the Lord and his attendants that he is in fact a nobleman who has come to after 15 years of being insane, and having ordered a play, calls for his wife to come to bed with him, but is told his doctor has forbidden him."--Britsih Museum online catalogue
Description: Full title from British Museum online catalogue.
'Shakspeare' in open letters below imprint.
Sheet trimmed at top.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 50.2 x 64 cm, on sheet 52.7 x 69 cm
Edition: [Trial proof, with partial lettering].
Language: English

Genre: Illustrations
Proofs
Stipple engravings England London 1792
Material: stipple and etching ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Subject (Topic): Characters
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 > Illustrations
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 > Characters
England > London > 1792

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