19th century (published)
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Hand coloured etching depicting an episode in Act III Scene III of Shakespeare's play The Tempest. The shipwrecked lords are offered a banquet by the spirits in Prospero's command, 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 Tempest, Act III Scene III. Drawn and etched by Robert Dudley. Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Hand coloured etching depicting The Tempest, Act III Scene III. Sprites and fairies offer a banquet to the lords, while Prospero watches in the background. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'ALONSO. "HEAVENS, WHAT WERE THESE."' (Quotation printed beneath image) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Literary reference | The Tempest |
| Summary | Hand coloured etching depicting an episode in Act III Scene III of Shakespeare's play The Tempest. The shipwrecked lords are offered a banquet by the spirits in Prospero's command, Drawn and etched by George Cruikshank. Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 19th century. |
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| Accession number | S.868-2011 |
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| Record created | September 2, 2011 |
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