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Taming of the shrew. Induction. Scene II
Title
[Taming of the shrew. Induction. Scene II] [graphic] / painted by R. Smirke ; aqua fortis by R. Thew.
Edition
[Trial proof, with partial lettering].
Publication
[London] : Publish'd Sepr. 12, 1792, by J. & J. Boydell, Cheapside & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, [12 September 1792]
Physical Description
1 print : stipple and etching ; plate mark 50.2 x 64 cm, on sheet 52.7 x 69 cm
Notes
Full title from British Museum online catalogue.
'Shakspeare' in open letters below imprint.
Sheet trimmed at top.
Summary
"Sly wakes up in the Lord's house, is convinced by the Lord and his attendants that he is in fact a nobleman who has come to after 15 years of being insane, and having ordered a play, calls for his wife to come to bed with him, but is told his doctor has forbidden him."--Britsih Museum online catalogue.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
July 31, 2012
Subjects
Genre/Form
Proofs.
Stipple engravings - England - London - 1792.
Also listed under
John and Josiah Boydell (Firm), publisher.
Shakspeare Gallery.
England London.
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