Shakespeare- King Henry the Fourth
Artist
Robert Thew
(British, 1758-1802)
ArtistAfter
Robert Smirke
(British, 1752-1845)
CultureEnglish
Date1796
MediumEngraving
DimensionsOverall: 26 x 32 x 1 in. (66 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm)
Inscribed"Shakespeare/First Part of/King Henry the Fourth Act II/Scene IV/The Boar's Head Tavern/Prince Henry, Falstaff Paris & c/Published June 4, 1796, by John &/Josiah Boyall, at the Shakespeare/gallery, Pall Mall N. 90,/Cheapside, London By R. Smirks R.A./painted 59/Engraved R. Thew Engraver to H.R.H. the/Prince of Wales/This dagger my sceptre, and this cushion my crown."
Credit LineGift of the Norfolk Historic Foundation
Object number79.285.26
Not on view
DescriptionEngraving of Act II Scene IV from King Henry IV. Framed in old gold leaf on a gesso liner.Exhibition HistoryWilloughby-Baylor House
Charles-Nicholas Cochin the Younger
ca.1745