Illustrations for Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice [graphic] / drawn by Sir John Tenniel. ca. 1878.

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Illustrations for Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice [graphic] / drawn by Sir John Tenniel. ca. 1878.

Illustrations of "The Cask Scene" and "The Trial Scene", intended for a projected Illustrated Shakespeare, by Bradbury & Evans. The work was never published.

1 portfolio (2 drawings) : pencil on paper ; visible area 17 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7532172

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Bradbury, Evans & Co.

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Tenniel, John, 1820-1914

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English artist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Mrs. Henry Pilleau, 1885 Jan. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575003 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "22 Gloucester Place, New Road," to an unidentified recipient, 184?. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574368 Painter, illustrator, cartoonist. From the description of Letters, 1882-1914. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80500969 Epithet: knight; ar...

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. ...