Mr. Compton as Launce
Print
19th century (published)
19th century (published)
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| Place of origin |
Engraving of Mr. Compton as Launce from William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 19th century, Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Title | Mr. Compton as Launce (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper |
| Brief description | Engraving of Mr. Compton as Launce from William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 19th century, Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Engraving of Henry Compton in the role of Launce in The Two Gentlemen of Verona Act 4 Scene 2. Beneath the print, there is a quote: "Nay, I'll sworn. I have sat in the stocks for puddings he hath stol'n, otherwise he had been executed: I have stood on the pillary for geese he hath kill'd, otherwise he had suffer'd for't: thou think'st not of this now!" |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | The Two Gentlemen of Verona |
| Summary | Engraving of Mr. Compton as Launce from William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 19th century, Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1601-2012 |
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| Record created | December 6, 2012 |
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