Title, printmaker, artist, and publication information from later state in The Lewis Walpole Library, call no.: Bunbury 793.04.30.01.2++., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on upper and lower edges., Early state of one of a series of plates illustrating scenes from Shakespeare's plays, engraved after the drawings of Bunbury by various printmakers and published 1792-1796 by Thomas Macklin., and Manuscript notes giving artist and printmaker names, as well as partial title and publication information, added in pencil below image.
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.
