Not on display

King Lear

Print
nineteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear, nineteenth century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKing Lear (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear, nineteenth century
Physical description
Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear. The print features a storm swept landscape in the centre of which are King and his fool. The fool is standing with his back to the viewer, his hands clasped over his head whilst the King, his garments billowing around him in the wind, is shown facing the viewer, his gaze directed towards the storm clouds above him.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.7cm (approximately)
  • Width: 16.7cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceKing Lear
Summary
Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear, nineteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1375-2015

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Record createdAugust 28, 2015
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