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King Lear

Print
June 16th 1785 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear, June 16th 1785.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKing Lear (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear, June 16th 1785
Physical description
Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear. The print features a storm swept landscape in the centre of which are King and his fool. The King is standing in front of the Fool, who is sheltering behind him, huddling in his cloak. The King's right arm is outstretched, and his left arm is reaching up towards the sky. A section of text below the image reads 'Lear - Blow winds & crack your cheeks!'
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.8cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements recorded are for the print itself and not the paper on which it is mounted.)
  • Width: 14.6cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceKing Lear
Summary
Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear, June 16th 1785.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1376-2015

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Record createdAugust 28, 2015
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