Autograph receipts from Henry Fuseli to [John] Boydell [manuscript], 1788-1790.

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Autograph receipts from Henry Fuseli to [John] Boydell [manuscript], 1788-1790.

All for sums received from [John] Boydell for paintings; (1) is from Shakespeare's Hamlet, and (2-3) are from Midsummer night's dream. Signed by Henry Fuseli

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825

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Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter who spent much of his life in Britain. Many of his works deal with supernatural subject matter. His style had a considerable influence on many younger British artists, including William Blake....

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Boydell, John, 1719-1804

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Samuel Sewall was a Massachusetts judge best known for his involvement with the Salem witch trials. From the description of [Document] 1719 Sep. 28, Boston / John Boydell. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 433551056 ...