Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Thomas Trotter, ca. 1750–1803, British
Title:
William Shakspeare
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 x 5 3/8in. (23.5 x 13.7cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
In graphite, bottom left: "K"; engraved inscriptions: below image, at left "Plate 2." and below image, at center "T. Trotter Sculpt. | WILLIAM SHAKSPEARE. | From the Original Picture in the Possession of Mr. Felton. | London Publish'd as the Act directs Novr. 1st. 1794 by Wm. Richardson Castle St. Leicester Square."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1976.1.278
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:56546