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Richard III

Drawing
late 18th - early 19th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Richard III reclining on his couch asleep, with spirits rising by his side in pairs, and passing beyond his feet towards an opening in the centre of the tent. A witch stands at his head and points to the spirits as they pass; Drawn in pen and Indian ink, washed.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleRichard III
Materials and techniques
drawn with pen and Indian ink, washed
Brief description
Fuseli, Henry; Richard III reclining on his couch asleep, with spirits rising by his side, and passing beyond his feet towards an opening in the tent. A witch stands and points at the spirits; Drawn in pen and Indian ink, washed; English School; Late 18th - early 19th century.
Physical description
Richard III reclining on his couch asleep, with spirits rising by his side in pairs, and passing beyond his feet towards an opening in the centre of the tent. A witch stands at his head and points to the spirits as they pass; Drawn in pen and Indian ink, washed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.4in
  • Width: 16.4in
Original measurements converted from fractional inches into decimal inches (rounded to one decimal place). Dimensions taken from: DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.778

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Record createdNovember 9, 2009
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