Not currently on display at the V&A

Print

ca.1858-1878 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print entitled 'Benedick and Beatrice', it shows Act IV, Scene I of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). Drawn by J.D. Watson, and engraved by W. Ridgway, ca. 1858-1878.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Drawn, printed
Brief description
Print entitled 'Benedick and Beatrice', it shows Act IV, Scene I of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). Drawn by J.D. Watson, and engraved by W. Ridgway, ca. 1858-1878.
Physical description
Print entitled 'Benedick and Beatrice', it shows Act IV, Scene I of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and depicts the two named characters in the midst of an argument. Drawn by J.D. Watson, and engraved by W. Ridgway, ca. 1858-1878.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32.1cm
  • Width: 24.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Mrs Race in March 1963.
Literary referenceMuch Ado About Nothing
Summary
Print entitled 'Benedick and Beatrice', it shows Act IV, Scene I of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). Drawn by J.D. Watson, and engraved by W. Ridgway, ca. 1858-1878.
Other number
1963/W/27 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.3731-2013

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Record createdNovember 1, 2013
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