Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Charles Picart, c.1780–1837, British
Title:
William Shakspeare
Date:
1827
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/8 x 6 15/16in. (23.8 x 17.6cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
In graphite, bottom left: "2." and bottom right: "E II"; engraved inscriptions: below image, at center "Engraved by C. Picart from the original Print by Martin Droeshout."; below "William Shakspeare." and below "London, Published April, 23rd.. 1827 by A. Wivell, 40, Castle Street East."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1976.1.231
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:56499