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Creator:
Print made by Caroline Watson, 1760–1814
after George Romney, 1734–1802
Text by William Hayley, 1745–1820
Published by Thomas Payne, 1752–1831
Title:
The Infant Shakespeare
Part Of:

Collective Title: The Life of George Romney

Date:
1809
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 1/2 × 8 1/2 inches (29.2 × 21.6 cm), Image: 5 5/8 × 6 7/8 inches (14.3 × 17.5 cm), Binding: 11 5/8 inches (29.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered below image, lower center: "The Infant Shakespeare | Engraved by Caroline Watson, (engraver to Her Majesty,) from the original Picture | in the possession of Francis Newbury Esqe. | When Romney, in his happiest hour, design'd | The Muses fostering young Shakespeares Mind, | Nature surveyed them all with fond regard, | And own'd the Painter worthy of the Bard. | Published April 14th 1809, by Thomas Payne, Pall Mall."

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1681
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7538
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