Yale Center for British Art

Title:
William Shakspere
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving on laid paper laid down on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/2 x 3 3/16in. (14 x 8.1cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
In graphite, bottom left: "G"; engraved inscriptions: below image, at center "Painted by Taylor or Burbage, which is said to be the only genuine Picture: and Engraved by Cook | by special permission of His Grace the Duke of Chandos in whose Collection the original Picture is."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1976.1.244
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:56512