Mr Aikin as King Henry
Print
Feb 29th 1776 (published)
Feb 29th 1776 (published)
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Mounted engraved portrait of Mr Aikin as King Henry in King Henry VI Part 2 by William Shakespeare, February 29th 1776. Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Title | Mr Aikin as King Henry (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink and watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Mounted engraved portrait of Mr Aikin as King Henry in King Henry VI Part 2 by William Shakespeare, February 29th 1776. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Monuted engraving of Mr. Aikin. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Fain would I go to chase his paly lips? With twenty thousand kisses,' (Quote from King Henry VI Part 2, Act III, scene II. Engraved beneath the portrait.) |
| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Production | Published for Bell's Edition of Shakespeare. |
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| Summary | Mounted engraved portrait of Mr Aikin as King Henry in King Henry VI Part 2 by William Shakespeare, February 29th 1776. Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.945-2012 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2012 |
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