Not on display

Print

19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hand coloured etching depicting an episode in Act II Scene II of Shakespeare' play Othello. The soldiers celebrate the destruction of the Turkish fleet and Iago takes the opportunity to get Cassio drunk. Drawn by Sir John Gilbert. Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 19th century.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Hand colour etching
Brief description
Hand coloured etching depicting Othello, Act II Scene II. Drawn by Sir John Gilbert. Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 19th century.
Physical description
Hand coloured etching depicting Othello, Act II Scene II. The soldiers carouse around a table and raise their glasses.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 24.2cm
  • Print size width: 31.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
'"LET ME THE CANAKIN CLINK".' (Quotation printed beneath image)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceOthello
Summary
Hand coloured etching depicting an episode in Act II Scene II of Shakespeare' play Othello. The soldiers celebrate the destruction of the Turkish fleet and Iago takes the opportunity to get Cassio drunk. Drawn by Sir John Gilbert. Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 19th century.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
S.871-2011

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Record createdSeptember 2, 2011
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