King Lear
Print
June 16th 1785 (printed)
June 16th 1785 (printed)
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| Place of origin |
Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear, June 16th 1785.
Object details
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| Title | King Lear (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed ink on paper |
| Brief description | Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear, June 16th 1785 |
| 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 King is standing in front of the Fool, who is sheltering behind him, huddling in his cloak. The King's right arm is outstretched, and his left arm is reaching up towards the sky. A section of text below the image reads 'Lear - Blow winds & crack your cheeks!' |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Literary reference | King Lear |
| Summary | Print showing Act 3, Scene 2, from King Lear, June 16th 1785. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1376-2015 |
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| Record created | August 28, 2015 |
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