King John. Act IV. Scene I A prison. Arthur. Hubert & attendants / [graphic]

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Title: King John. Act IV. Scene I A prison. Arthur. Hubert & attendants / [graphic]
Creator: Thew, Robert, 1758-1802, printmaker
Contributor: Northcote, James, 1746-1831, artist.
John and Josiah Boydell (Firm), publisher.
Shakspeare Gallery.
Published / Created: [1 December 1798]
Publication Place: London and England London
Publisher: Pub. Decr. 1 1798 by J. & J. Boydell, No. 90 Cheapside & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall
Abstract: "Prince Arthur kneeling to right, the paper with King John's order on the ground in front of him, clinging to Hubert's leg when faced with the executioners, who kneel to left with a brazier and a hot iron to blind the boy, while Hubert stands with one hand on a table set with an hourglass, book and crucifix, the other at his head, torn between his duty and his affection for the prince"--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title engraved below image.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 64.7 x 46 cm, on sheet 72 x 56 cm
Language: English

Genre: Illustrations
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Stipple engravings England London 1798
Material: stipple ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 > Illustrations
England > London > 1798

Access: Public
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