Sir John Falstaff
Print
ca. early 19th century (published)
ca. early 19th century (published)
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Print entitled <i>Sir John Falstaff</i> by J.L. Marks, ca. early 19th century, Harry Beard Collection.
The print is a caricature of Sir John Falstaff from William Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1. The caricature may be of Stephen Kemble who played Sir John Falstaff in the early 19th century.
The print is a caricature of Sir John Falstaff from William Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1. The caricature may be of Stephen Kemble who played Sir John Falstaff in the early 19th century.
Object details
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| Title | Sir John Falstaff (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand coloured etching |
| Brief description | Print entitled Sir John Falstaff by J.L. Marks, ca. early 19th century, Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Hand coloured print. "Give me Life which if I can save so if not honour comes unlookd for, and thers an end" is printed below. The quote is from Act 5 scene 3 of William Shakespeare's Henry IV part one. In the print, the characters are depicted as monkeys. The caricature may be of Stephen Kemble who played Sir John Falstaff at the time. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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| Literary reference | Henry IV part 1 by William Shakespeare |
| Summary | Print entitled <i>Sir John Falstaff</i> by J.L. Marks, ca. early 19th century, Harry Beard Collection. The print is a caricature of Sir John Falstaff from William Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1. The caricature may be of Stephen Kemble who played Sir John Falstaff in the early 19th century. |
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| Accession number | S. 290-2012 |
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| Record created | April 11, 2012 |
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