On the platform before the palace of Elsineur, Hamlet tries to shake off the others who restrain him, battling in disbelief to get at the ghost of his father, who stands on the right, in full armour, pointing to the right with his spear. Also depicted are Marcellus and Horatio
Description:
Title from published state in the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C. and Early state with Hamlet's face and hands outlined only.
Publisher:
Publish'd June 24, 1793, by J. & J. Boydell, Cheapside, & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, and Hamlet (Legendary character),
Scene from Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 3, act 3, scene 1. The Duke and Lord walking with their dogs in the forest of Arden, one turns to look at the figure of Jaques sitting and reading a book at left
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., On verso is an unfinished pencil and watercolor drawing: [Group in classical costume]., and For further information, consult library staff.
Scene from Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 3, act 3, scene 1. The Duke and Lord walking with their dogs in the forest of Arden, one turns to look at the figure of Jaques sitting and reading a book at left
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., On verso is an unfinished pencil and watercolor drawing: [Group in classical costume]., and For further information, consult library staff.
Title, artist, and date of publication from original oil painting in Victoria and Albert Museum, museum no.: DYCE.80. and Sheet trimmed close to plate mark.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
British.
Subject (Name):
Liston, John, 1776-1846, and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
"Henry V standing with one hand on the back of his chair, pointing with the other to left at the three traitors Cambridge, Grey and Scroop, who read with horror the news that their conspiracy has been discovered and plead for mercy, while three lords stand watching on the right, the nearest drawing his sword"--Br. Mus. online catalogue
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Title from published state.
Publisher:
Aqua fortis publish'd March 25, 1789 by John & Josiah Boydell, No. 90 Cheapside, London
"King Lear at the centre, his arm raised and looking up towards the dark sky, as Kent, behind him, attempts to coerce him out of the storm; Edgar, dressed as Tom O'Bedlam, sits huddled by a scant wooden shelter on the lower right, the Fool on the left crouching and looking warily towards Edgar, behind him stands Gloucester, holding a raised torch and reaching out his hand to Lear."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title, artist and imprint from published state in the British Museum online catalogue. and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
J. & J. Boydell
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
"King Lear at the centre, his arm raised and looking up towards the dark sky, as Kent, behind him, attempts to coerce him out of the storm; Edgar, dressed as Tom O'Bedlam, sits huddled by a scant wooden shelter on the lower right, the Fool on the left crouching and looking warily towards Edgar, behind him stands Gloucester, holding a raised torch and reaching out his hand to Lear."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from published state. and Sheet irregularly trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:
Publish'd March 25, 1793 by John & Josiah Boydell, at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, & No. 90 Cheapside, London
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
"King Lear at the centre, his arm raised and looking up towards the dark sky, as Kent, behind him, attempts to coerce him out of the storm; Edgar, dressed as Tom O'Bedlam, sits huddled by a scant wooden shelter on the lower right, the Fool on the left crouching and looking warily towards Edgar, behind him stands Gloucester, holding a raised torch and reaching out his hand to Lear."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title published state., 'Shakspeare' in open letters following imprint., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark on three sides.
Publisher:
Publish'd June 4, 1792 by J. & J. Boydell, at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, & No. 90 Cheapside
