Antony and Cleopatra and Collection of prints from pictures painted for the purpose of illustrating The dramatic works of Shakspeare, by the artists of Great-Britain. Volume II.
Description:
Title engraved below image. and Print appearing on the title page of volume II of: A collection of prints from pictures painted for the purpose of illustrating The dramatic works of Shakspeare, by the artists of Great-Britain. London : Published by John and Josiah Boydell, Shakspeare Gallery, Pall-Mall, and No. 90, Cheapside; printed by W. Bulmer and Co. Cleveland-Row, St. James's, MDCCCIII.
Publisher:
Pub. June 4, 1803 by J. and J. Boydell, at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, & No. 90 Cheapside, London
Volume 2, page 69. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"In a wood, Silvius sitting on a rock at left takes the hand of Phebe as she leaves to left, at right Rosalind, Celia and Corin approach; after Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Lines from the play etched below image, in lower left margin: Silvius. O Dear Phebe, if ever (as that ever may be near) you meet in some fresh cheek the power of fancy ..., Dedication etched below image, in lower right margin: To Mrs. Jordan, in gratitude for the pleasure receiv'd from her inimitable performance of Rosalind, this scene from the comedy As you like it, is dedicated by her obedient humble servant, Henry Bunbury., and Mounted on page 69 in volume 2 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Publisher:
Published December 20th, 1788, by W. Dickinson, engraver, Bond Street
Title engraved below image. and Quote on either side of title: "Jaq. -- And then, the lover, Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad, Made to his misstress' [sic] eye-brow."
Publisher:
Pubd. June 4 1801 by J. and J. Boydell, at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall & No. 90 Cheapside, London
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
"Orlando striding forward with left arm raised and drawn sword, to face a lion which creeps from the undergrowth on the left towards Oliver who lies under a gnarled tree with a gaping hole in the trunk, a snake entwined around his arms and neck; after Raphael West."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved below image. and Quote on either side of title: "Oli. - Under an oak, whose boughs were moss'd with age, And high top bald with dry antiquity ..."
Publisher:
Pubd. Decr. 1, 1798 by J. and J. Boydell, No. 90 Cheapside & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall
Volume 2, page 71. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The shooting of Hyloeues & Rhoecus by Atlana to protect her chastity; in a wood, one of the men lying dead in the foreground, only his torso and legs visible with an arrow in chest, the hunter at left aiming her bow to shoot the second man, a soldier weilding a dagger beside the body of his companion, a horse fleeing behind; after Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate was engraved by either John Baldrey or his brother Joshua Kirby Baldrey., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., One line of text below title: As renown'd for her skill in the use of the bow, as for the beauty & swiftness of foot; sends two arrows to the hearts of Hyloeus & Rhoecus who attempt her chastity in her solitude., Dedication etched above imprint statement: To the most noble the Marchioness of Salisbury, as patroness of the elegant science of archery, this plate is inscrib'd by her Ladyship's most respectful humble servant, John Raphael Smith., and Mounted on page 71 in volume 2 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Publisher:
Publish'd March 4th, 1790, by J.R. Smith, King Strt., Covent Garden
Subject (Name):
Atalanta (Greek mythological character),
Subject (Topic):
Forests, Bows (Weapons), Daggers & swords, Soldiers, and Horses
Volume 2, page 101. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man dancing in the centre of a crowd of villagers, waving ribbons in the air and with a tray of his goods around his neck, including toys and ballad sheets, a cottage behind at right; after a drawing by Henry William Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and Mounted on page 101 in volume 2 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Publisher:
Published June 1st, 1790, by W. Dickinson, engraver, Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Subject (Topic):
Peddlers, Toys, Dance, Ribbons, Crowds, and Dwellings
"The King runs towards the Pavilion, carrying a large bow and spear, with a shield on which are a bottle and glass. At his feet kneels a demon sharpening an arrow on a leech (see No. 13740). The Pavilion is a grinning Chinese figure, with a (smaller) dome and a large minaret; it is partly hidden by smoke from which a second demon looks out. P. 3: B, for the blunder displayed, when again He strove to inflict the excesses of pain, ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
B, for the blunder displayed, when again he strove to inflict the excesses of pain ...
Description:
Title etched below image., Alternative title from letterpress text on facing page of the bound work., Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate from: Rosco. Horrida bella. London : G. Humphrey, 1820., Mounted on page 9 of: George Humphrey shop album., and Mounted opposite the sheet of corresponding letterpress text that would have faced the plate in the bound work.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Rosco., and Royal Pavilion (Brighton, England),
Subject (Topic):
Demons, Worms, Spears, Bows (Weapons), Arrows, and Shields