Merry wives of Windsor. Act I. Scene I [graphic] / painted by R. Smirke ; engrav'd by I.P. Simon.

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Title: Merry wives of Windsor. Act I. Scene I [graphic] / painted by R. Smirke ; engrav'd by I.P. Simon.
Creator: Simon, John Peter, d. ca. 1810
Contributor: John and Josiah Boydell (Firm)
Shakspeare Gallery
Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845
Published / Created: [24 December 1793]
Publication Place: [London]
Publisher: Publish'd Decr. 24, 1793 by John & Josiah Boydell, at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, & No. 90 Cheapside
Abstract: "Anne Page standing on the steps of her father's house, one hand on her hip, gesturing with the other as she asks Slender and Shallow if they will step in, with Slender bowing his head coyly and Shallow watching them with his hat in his hands, view of a house among trees in the background to left"--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: Also lettered below image with "Shakspeare" and fourteen lines from scene: "Anne. Will't please your worship to come in, Sir? ... Slen. I had rather walk here, I thank you."
Numbered '10' in lower left.
Title etched below image.
Extent: 1 print : stipple ; plate mark 64.4 x 46.5 cm, on sheet 70 x 53 cm.
Edition: [State with '10' added in lower left corner].
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Proofs
Stipple engravings -- England -- London -- 1793
Resource Type: Prints & Photographs
Subject (Name): John and Josiah Boydell (Firm)
Shakspeare Gallery
Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845
Subject (Topic): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Access: Public
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