Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after William Hamilton, 1751–1801, British
Title:
Mr. Kemble in the Character of King Richard the Third - "Richard III," Act V, Scene V
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and stipple engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 25 1/4 x 17 3/4in. (64.1 x 45.1cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "W.Hamilton R.A. pinxit."; lettered, lower right: "F.Bartolozzi Sculpsit 1789 | Willm Hamilton."; lettered, lower center: "To Sir Charles Gotham Bart, Lient Genl. of his Majesty's Forces, | and KNIGHT of the most Honourable Order of the BATH, | This Plate of MR. KEMBLE in the Character of KING RICHARD the Third; | Is Dedicated by his most obliged and most humble Servant,"