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King Richard the Second

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

Print showing Act V, Scene 5, from King Richard II, nineteenth century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKing Richard the Second (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing Act V, Scene 5, from King Richard II, nineteenth century
Physical description
Print showing Act V, Scene 5, from King Richard II. The print features a scene showing a room in which a fight is taking place. In the foreground two men are shown lying injured on the ground, whilst another man stands over them, his left foot resting on the side of one of the fallen men who is trying to push him away. In the background further soldiers are shown entering the room, one stands on a stool, his axe upraised, ready to strike.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.5cm (approximately)
  • Width: 20cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceKing Richard the Second
Summary
Print showing Act V, Scene 5, from King Richard II, nineteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1384-2015

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Record createdAugust 28, 2015
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