Print made by Caroline Watson, 1760–1814, British, The Infant Shakespeare, 1809
- Title:
- The Infant Shakespeare
- Part Of:
- 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
- Export:
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