Facius, Georg Sigmund, approximately 1750- printmaker
Published / Created:
[4 June 1791]
Call Number:
Drawer 724 803B no. 80
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man laying the seeming dead Juliet out on a bed, as the friar gestures to heaven, trying to comfort her mother, who approaches clasping her hands together."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., "Shakspeare' etched above title., and Also inscribed with ten lines of dialogue on either side of title: "Fr. Peace, ho, for shame! Confusion's cure lives not ... Above the clouds, as high as heaven itself?
Publisher:
Published June 4th, 1791, by John & Josiah Boydell, at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall & at No. 90 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Facius, Georg Sigmund, approximately 1750- printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 January 1808]
Call Number:
Portraits P258 no. 8
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Published Jany. 1, 1808 for Messrs. Facius by W. Richardson, York House, Strand, & may be had at Anty. Molteno, Pall Mall & at the Proprietors, No. 8 Macclesfield Street
Facius, Georg Sigmund, approximately 1750- printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1792]
Call Number:
Drawer 724 803B no. 13
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Helena descending a flight of stairs in a palace, holding out a letter and ring, while the King stands shocked, and Bertram, under guard, tries to hide his face, turning away to the left. Other characters depicted: Countess, Lafeu, attendants, &c. Diana and widow."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
'Shakspeare' in open letters etched below image. and Full title from British Museum online catalogue.
Publisher:
Publish'd Feb. 1, 1792, by J. & J. Boydell, at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, & No. 90, Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Facius, Georg Sigmund, approximately 1750- printmaker
Published / Created:
[1795]
Call Number:
Drawer 724 803B no. 14
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In the palace in Alexandria, Antony holds his hand to his head in despair on the right, while Eros tries to draw his attention to the distraught Cleopatra, who approaches from the left, half fainting, sustained by her women. Also depicted: Charmian, Iras, &c.
Description:
Title from later state in the British Museum. and Later states: "Painted by Henry Tresham ; engraved by G.S. & I.G. Facius."
Publisher:
John & Josiah Boydell
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Antonius, Marcus, 83?-30 B.C., and Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C.,
Subject (Topic):
Characters, Antony, In literature, Cleopatra, Charmian, and Eros
Facius, Georg Sigmund, approximately 1750- printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 May 1789]
Call Number:
Drawer 724 803B no. 78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Romeo sitting on a couch on the left, taking hold of Juliet's hand, under an awning in a classical palace, with dancers playing tambourines in the background and a man talking to Tybalt, who grasps his sword angrily."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
'Shakspeare' in open letters etched below imprint. and Full title from British Museum online catalogue.
Publisher:
Aqua fortis publish'd May 1st, 1789, by Jno. & Josiah Boydell, No. 90, Cheapside, & No. 59, Pall Mall, London
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Facius, Georg Sigmund, approximately 1750- printmaker
Published / Created:
[29 September 1788]
Call Number:
Drawer 724 803B no. 79
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man laying the seeming dead Juliet out on a bed, as the friar gestures to heaven, trying to comfort her mother, who approaches clasping her hands together."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Full title from British Museum online catalogue.
Publisher:
Publish'd Sepr. 29th, 1788, by John & Josiah Boydell, No. 90, Cheapside, & London
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Facius, Georg Sigmund, approximately 1750- printmaker
Published / Created:
[1808]
Call Number:
Portraits P258 no. 9
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title and publication information from published state., Artist and printmaker from statements of responsibility on published state: Painted by John Opie ; engraved by G.S. & J.G. Facius., and For published state, see: Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of prints and drawings in the British museum, v. 3, page 415.
