Artist: William Marshall Craig (British, c. 1750-1828), painter, miniaturist, watercolourist and draughtsman on wood; drawing master to Princess Charlotte, 1812; miniature painter to the Duke and Duchess of York, 1820; Painter in Watercolours to the Queen.
Engraver: Joseph Phelps (1808-1829 (fl. c.) was an engraver and lithographer.
Title: Julius Caesar. Act 4. Sc.3.
Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by W. M. Craig. Engraved by J. Phelps. Julius Caesar. Act 4. Sc.3. London. Pubd. by Hurst, Robinson & Co. 6 Pall Mall, & R. Jennings, 2 Poultry. 1826.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on wove paper.
Dimensions: Image 10" x 7 2/8''. Sheet 17 1/2"" x 11 4/8".
Condition: Small stains. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Publication: Initially, probably, illustration to Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' (Hurst, Robinson & Co, London: 1827).
Part of: the Shakespeare Portfolio.
"This Portfolio was formed out of several series of engravings executed for, or collected by the late Joshua Walmesley, Esq., who intended to publish an edition of Shakespeare extensively illustrated, but did not live to carry out his enterprise".
Museums and Libraries: Folger Shakespeare Library. LUNA: Folger Digital Image Collection 25924. The British Museum. 1868,0822.5698.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XIX C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia, the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection, and from "H. G. Bohn. A Bibliographical Account of the Works of Shakespeare, including every known edition, translation, and commentary. 1864". P. 2310.