List of paintings commissioned for the "Shakespeare Gallery" of John Boydell [manuscript], compiled [1808?].

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List of paintings commissioned for the "Shakespeare Gallery" of John Boydell [manuscript], compiled [1808?].

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List gives the names of the painters, engravers, their prices and the subjects chosen. It may have been drawn up in connection with the court case involving Josiah Boydell and John Drummond, 1808. Leaf 121v bears the off-set: Boydell's Graphic Illustrations, [1804?]. Includes a newspaper cutting, ca. 1850.

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Boydell, Josiah, 1752-1817

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English painter and engraver. From the description of Document signed : [London], to Mr. Christie, 1792 Apr. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270132550 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Cheapside, to Mrs. Bulkeley, 1812 July 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270131511 ...

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 ...

Shakspeare Gallery

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Drummond, John, fl. 1808.

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