Benjamin Smith, 1775–1833, Britishafter unknown artist, ( J. Banks )
Title:
The Alto Relievo
Date:
1796
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 30 1/4 × 20 7/8 inches (76.8 × 53 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower center: "HE WAS A MAN, TAKE JO, FPR A;; OM A;;. | I SHALL NOT LOOK UPON HIS LIKE AGAIN. | THE ALTO RELIEVO | IN THE FRONT OF THE SHAKSPEARE GALLERY. | PALL - MALL. | Representa SHAKSPEARE seated between the DRAMATICK MUSE and the GENIUS OF PAINTING, | who is pointing HIm out as the proper Subject for her pencil | Published June 4, 1796, by JOHN & JOSIAH BOYDELL, at No.90, Cheapside, & at the Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall"; lettered, lower left: "J.Banks, R.A.fecit."; lettered, lower right: "Benj. Smith Sculp."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection