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THE WINTER'S TALE./ M\r. EDWIN in AUTOLICUS.
Charles Grignion I, Rhamberg, John Bell
January 8 1785 (1785-1785)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Charles Grignion I (Engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1968.0397.003
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1968.0397.003
Object Name
Print (Engraving)
Title
THE WINTER'S TALE./ M\r. EDWIN in AUTOLICUS.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Charles Grignion I (Engraver); Rhamberg (Draftsman); John Bell (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
January 8 1785 (1785-1785)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: Rhamberg del.\t
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: Grignion sc.
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: Printed for J.Bell British Library Strand London Jan.\y 8.1785.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Literary scene
- Shakespeare
- William
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Stipple engraved
- Etched
- Line engraved
Dimensions (inches)
6 (H) x 3.9 (W) x 4.7 (Image H) x 2.6 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.3 (H) x 9.9 (W) x 11.9 (Image H) x 6.5 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
OH at left. OW at bottom. Print H: 5.4 in. (13.6 cm). Print W: 3.2 in. (8.2 cm). Plate measurements not available.
Publisher Summary
J. Bell
Publisher Date
01/08/1785
Place of Publication
British Library, Strand, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
J. Bell
Edition Watermark
none
Edition Notes
Probably an illustration from volume six of Bell's Edition, 13 vols. (London: John Bel, 1785-86), which contained Shakepeare's plays "Twelfth Night" and "A Winter's Tale."