Portraits of Shakespeare and six others
Print
18th century (printed)
18th century (printed)
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Portraits of Shakespeare and six other dramatists; 'B. Iohnson', 'F. Beaumont', 'I. Fletcher', 'T. Otway', 'I. Dryden', and 'W. Wicherly'; Busts in ovals, on a dark background; Print on paper, all on one small sheet; Inscribed 'VERTUE, SCULP'.
Object details
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| Title | Portraits of Shakespeare and six others |
| Materials and techniques | print on paper |
| Brief description | Portraits of Shakespeare and six other dramatists; 'B. Iohnson', 'F. Beaumont', 'I. Fletcher', 'T. Otway', 'I. Dryden', and 'W. Wicherly'; Busts in ovals, on a dark background; Print on paper, all on one small sheet; By George Vertue; English School; 18th century. |
| Physical description | Portraits of Shakespeare and six other dramatists; 'B. Iohnson', 'F. Beaumont', 'I. Fletcher', 'T. Otway', 'I. Dryden', and 'W. Wicherly'; Busts in ovals, on a dark background; Print on paper, all on one small sheet; Inscribed 'VERTUE, SCULP'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | VERTUE, SCULP (Inscribed.) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
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| 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 : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | DYCE.2708 |
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| Record created | April 14, 2010 |
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