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Original antique engraving of Shakespeare's funerary monument set up in the chancel of the church at Stratford-upon-Avon: the bust of …
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Original antique engraving of Shakespeare's funerary monument set up in the chancel of the church at Stratford-upon-Avon: the bust of the poet between Corinthian columns, with the coat of arms and the putti that crown the whole. Lettered at the foot: Engraved by W. Wallis, from a drawing in the possession of J. Britton Esq. The figure of the bust by A. Wivell.
Published by Abraham Wivell on 23 April 1827, the anniversary of Shakespeare's death, as part of his inquiry into the authenticity of the poet's portraits.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Engraver: W. Wallis; the figure of the bust by A. Wivell.
Date: 23 April 1827.
Source: London, A. Wivell, 40 Castle Street East.
Dimensions: 5.7 x 7.2 in (14.6 x 18.2 cm).
Condition: Good. Paper with light toning and some creases in the left margin.
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- Dimensions
- 5.7ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 7.2ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good. Paper with light toning and some creases in the left margin. Good. Paper with light toning and some creases in the left margin. less
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