Not on display

Death of King Richard III

Print
April 20th 1786 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing Act II, Scene 6 from As You Like It, March 3rd, 1804.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDeath of King Richard III (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing Act II, Scene 6 from As You Like It, March 3rd, 1804
Physical description
Print showing Act II, Scene 6 from As You Like It, March 3rd, 1804. The print features a view of a forest. Two men are shown, one almost lying on the ground supported by the other who is kneeling beside him and clasping his hand. A caption below the image reads "Orl. For my sake be comfortable; hold Death awhile at the arms end. I will here be with thee presently."
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.9cm (approximately)
  • Width: 9.8cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
Mr. Charles Kemble (Printed text above the image)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Literary referenceRichard III
Summary
Print showing Act II, Scene 6 from As You Like It, March 3rd, 1804.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1342-2015

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Record createdAugust 7, 2015
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