Not currently on display at the V&A

The Comedy of Errors

Print
ca.1860-1890 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print from an edition of 'Cassell's Illustrated Shakespeare' for The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), it shows Act II, Scene II, drawn by the artist Henry Courtney Selous (1803 - 1890), engraved by William James Linton (1812-1897), ca.1860-1890.

Cassell's Illustrated Shakespeare: The Plays of Shakespeare were edited and annotated by Charles and Mary Cowden Clarke. Charles Cowden Clarke, 1787 1877, and Mary Cowden Clarke, 1809 1898, were English authors and Shakespearian scholars. The complete set comprised three volumes of books which were illustrated by the artist Henry Courtney Selous (1803-1890). The volumes were published between 1860 and 1890.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Comedy of Errors (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
Print from an edition of 'Cassell's Illustrated Shakespeare' of The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), it shows Act II, Scene II, drawn by the artist Henry Courtney Selous (1803 - 1890), engraved by William James Linton (1812-1897), ca.1860-1890
Physical description
Print from an edition of 'Cassell's Illustrated Shakespeare' for TheComedy of Errors by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). The engraved image shows Act II, Scene II with the character, Adriana at its centre. It was drawn by the artist Henry Courtney Selous (1803 - 1890), and was engraved, and signed by William James Linton (1812-1897).
Dimensions
  • Height: 31.3cm
  • Width: 24cm
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Mrs Race in March 1963.
Literary referenceThe Comedy of Errors
Summary
Print from an edition of 'Cassell's Illustrated Shakespeare' for The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), it shows Act II, Scene II, drawn by the artist Henry Courtney Selous (1803 - 1890), engraved by William James Linton (1812-1897), ca.1860-1890.

Cassell's Illustrated Shakespeare: The Plays of Shakespeare were edited and annotated by Charles and Mary Cowden Clarke. Charles Cowden Clarke, 1787 1877, and Mary Cowden Clarke, 1809 1898, were English authors and Shakespearian scholars. The complete set comprised three volumes of books which were illustrated by the artist Henry Courtney Selous (1803-1890). The volumes were published between 1860 and 1890.
Other number
1963/W/27 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.3727-2013

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdOctober 24, 2013
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest