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Timon of Athens

Print
1 Feb 1776 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting Spranger Barry in the title role in Shakespeare's play, Timon of Athens. Engraved by W. Walker from a drawing by J. Roberts. Published for Bell's Edition of Shakespeare, 1 February 1776. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTimon of Athens (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printing ink on paper
Brief description
Print depicting Spranger Barry as Timon of Athens. Engraved by W. Walker from a drawing by J. Roberts. Published for Bell's Edition of Shakespeare, 1 February 1776. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraving depicting ' Mr BARRY in the character of TIMON.' Full length, standing, holding shovel.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.2cm
  • Width: 10.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceTimon of Athens
Summary
Print depicting Spranger Barry in the title role in Shakespeare's play, Timon of Athens. Engraved by W. Walker from a drawing by J. Roberts. Published for Bell's Edition of Shakespeare, 1 February 1776. Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.1400-2012

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Record createdDecember 3, 2012
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