Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834, British

after Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British

Published by James Heath, 1757–1834, British

and G & J Robinson, active 1788–1811, British
Title:
"Then go, bid the huntsmen wake them with their horns"
Date:
1802
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and stipple engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 13/16 x 12 15/16 inches (42.7 x 32.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, center: "SHAKSPEARE | MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. | Then go, bid the huntsmen wake them | with their horns | Act 4 Sc1."; lower left: "Painted by T. Stothard R.A."; lower center: "Engraved by J. Heath, Engraver to his Majesty & his R.H. the Prince of Wales. | Published Jany1 1802 by J Heath No15 Russell Place Fitzroy Sq.re & G. & J. Robinson Paternoster Row."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1976.1.149
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
literary theme | dogs (animals) | sleeping | garlands | men | lovers | women | woods | spears | drapery | theater | A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act IV, Scene I | plays by William Shakespeare | A Midsummer Night's Dream, play by William Shakespeare
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:25392