19th century (published)
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Hand coloured etching depicting an episode in Act V Scene V of Shakespeare's play The Merry Wives of Windsor. At Herne's Oak Falstaff is mocked by Mistress Ford and Mistress Page and their husbands and friends. Drawn and etched by George Cruikshank. Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 19th century.
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| Materials and techniques | Hand coloured etching |
| Brief description | Hand coloured etching depicting The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V Scene V. Drawn and etched by George Cruikshank. Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Hand coloured etching depicting The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V Scene V. At Herne's Oak Falstaff is mocked by Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, and their husbands and friends. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '"I DO BEGIN TO PERCEIVE THAT I AM MADE AN ASS"' (Quotation printed beneath image) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Literary reference | The Merry Wives of Windsor |
| Summary | Hand coloured etching depicting an episode in Act V Scene V of Shakespeare's play The Merry Wives of Windsor. At Herne's Oak Falstaff is mocked by Mistress Ford and Mistress Page and their husbands and friends. Drawn and etched by George Cruikshank. Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 19th century. |
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| Accession number | S.866-2011 |
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| Record created | September 2, 2011 |
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