Original antique engraving with the portrait of William Shakespeare in an oval surrounded by a rich border of laurel and ribbons, on a pedestal lettered William Shakspeare. Died April 23d 1616. The portrait follows the Chandos type, with the ring in his ear and the turned-down white collar.
Original antique engraving with the portrait of William Shakespeare in an oval surrounded by a rich border of laurel and ribbons, on a pedestal lettered William Shakspeare. Died April 23d 1616. The portrait follows the Chandos type, with the ring in his ear and the turned-down white collar.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Date: Late 18th or early 19th century.
Dimensions: 4.5 x 6.9 in (11.4 x 17.6 cm).
Condition: Sheet trimmed to the edge of the engraved panel, as the old catalogue entry already noted; paper somewhat toned, the image clean.