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Collective Title Robert & Mary Smirke's Illustrated Sketches to Shakespeare

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1. Study of the Head of a Snake

Study of the Head of a Snake
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 11/16 × 6 5/8 inches (11.9 × 16.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

2. Study of a Woman, Imploring for the Return of Her Captive Child

Study of a Woman, Imploring for the Return of Her Captive Child
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and black ink, over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 9/16 × 3 9/16 inches (14.1 × 9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. Figure Study of a Bacchanalia Celebration in a Wooded Landscape

Figure Study of a Bacchanalia Celebration in a Wooded Landscape
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, brown wash and graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 15/16 × 9 3/8 inches (10 × 23.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. Study for a Relief with Romanesque Figures

Study for a Relief with Romanesque Figures
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and gray ink, brown ink and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Image: 1 1/4 × 8 3/8 inches (3.2 × 21.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. Study of Nude Figures in a Wooded Area

Study of Nude Figures in a Wooded Area
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, brown wash, white gouache and graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 × 9 3/16 inches (19.1 × 23.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. Figure Study of a Bacchanalia Celebration in a Wooded Landscape

Figure Study of a Bacchanalia Celebration in a Wooded Landscape
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, brown wash and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 5/8 × 9 1/2 inches (9.2 × 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. [One from] Illustrations to Shakespeare

[One from] Illustrations to Shakespeare
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, brown wash, white gouache and graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 5/16 × 8 inches (28.7 × 20.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. Study of a Woman Sleeping in Her Chamber and a Man Standing Over Her Bed

Study of a Woman Sleeping in Her Chamber and a Man Standing Over Her Bed
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Image: 4 3/4 × 3 1/2 inches (12.1 × 8.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. Study of a Woman, being Taken Away by a Winged Being

Study of a Woman, being Taken Away by a Winged Being
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, over graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 2 1/2 × 4 7/16 inches (6.4 × 11.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. Study of Abraham Being Tested by God

Study of Abraham Being Tested by God
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, over graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 11/16 × 2 9/16 inches (9.4 × 6.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. Study of a Semi-Nude Woman, Sitting, with Her Arms Raised Over Her Head

Study of a Semi-Nude Woman, Sitting, with Her Arms Raised Over Her Head
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, over graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 1/2 × 5 1/16 inches (8.9 × 12.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. MSS Bible Regia

MSS Bible Regia
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/8 × 7 1/4 inches (23.2 × 18.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. Studies for Armour

Studies for Armour
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, over graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 5/8 × 8 inches (32.1 × 20.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. Study of a Woman and Child

Study of a Woman and Child
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/8 × 5 1/2 inches (18.1 × 14 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. Pan, Spying, From Behind a Tree, at Putti, Shooting Arrows

Pan, Spying, From Behind a Tree, at Putti, Shooting Arrows
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and red ink, over graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches (8.3 × 10.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. Study of a Chair

Study of a Chair
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 1/2 × 3 3/16 inches (11.4 × 8.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. Study for a Piece of Furniture

Study for a Piece of Furniture
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, brown wash, watercolor and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 3/8 × 8 1/16 inches (16.2 × 20.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Scene from Timon of Athens

Scene from Timon of Athens
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, over graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/16 × 10 15/16 inches (20.5 × 27.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. Scene of a Bacchanalia

Scene of a Bacchanalia
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and brown ink, groache and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Image: 5 5/16 × 4 1/4 inches (13.5 × 10.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. Study of a Roman Banquet Scene

Study of a Roman Banquet Scene
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and black ink, over graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 3/16 × 4 1/2 inches (13.2 × 11.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. Two Women Enjoying Their Time by a Stream

Two Women Enjoying Their Time by a Stream
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pena and red ink, gouache, and graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 1/2 × 4 3/16 inches (8.9 × 10.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. Wooded Scene with a Couple Laying under a Tree, by a Stream

Wooded Scene with a Couple Laying under a Tree, by a Stream
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Gouache, watercolor, pen and red ink, brown ink, and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 3/4 × 6 1/16 inches (9.5 × 15.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. Study of a Soldier Attacking a Woman

Study of a Soldier Attacking a Woman
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and black ink, gouache, and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 5/16 × 4 1/2 inches (13.5 × 11.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. Banquet Scene, with a Roman Soldeir Kneeling to a Famale Figure Sitting on a Throne

Banquet Scene, with a Roman Soldeir Kneeling to a Famale Figure Sitting on a Throne
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and gray ink, graphite and gouache on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/16 × 4 3/16 inches (12.9 × 10.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. Woman Sleeping in the Nude in a Wooded Landscape

Woman Sleeping in the Nude in a Wooded Landscape
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Gouache, oil, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 × 5 7/16 inches (10.2 × 13.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Gouache, oil, and pen and brown ink on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 × 9 inches (30.5 × 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. Diana and Actaeon

Diana and Actaeon
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Oil, varnish, gouache, and pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 1/8 × 6 3/4 inches (15.6 × 17.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. Figure Study of a Nude Woman in a Wooded Landscape

Figure Study of a Nude Woman in a Wooded Landscape
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Oil and varnish on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 15/16 × 5 7/16 inches (10 × 13.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. Figure Studies of a Group of People in a Wooded Clearing

Figure Studies of a Group of People in a Wooded Clearing
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown inki, brown wash and graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 1/8 × 5 1/2 inches (7.9 × 14 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. Study of an Interior Scene, with Roman Soldiers

Study of an Interior Scene, with Roman Soldiers
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and black ink and gray ink, over graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 9/16 × 9 1/2 inches (19.2 × 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. Figure Study of a Bacchanalia Celebration in a Wooded Landscape

Figure Study of a Bacchanalia Celebration in a Wooded Landscape
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, brown wash and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 5/16 × 9 9/16 inches (11 × 24.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. First Design of a Battle Scene

First Design of a Battle Scene
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, over graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Image: 3 5/8 × 4 13/16 inches (9.2 × 12.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. Study of Knights, Paying Homage, to the King

Study of Knights, Paying Homage, to the King
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 × 12 1/4 inches (7.6 × 31.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

34. Study of Armored Knights in Battle with Horses

Study of Armored Knights in Battle with Horses
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Image: 3 1/2 × 4 3/4 inches (8.9 × 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

35. Studies of Figures and Seals from Sandfords Geneal History

Studies of Figures and Seals from Sandfords Geneal History
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 9/16 × 15 1/8 inches (24.3 × 38.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

36. Studies From a French MSS Bible Registry

Studies From a French MSS Bible Registry
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 13/16 × 15 1/16 inches (24.9 × 38.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

37. Studies from Cotton MSS Nero

Studies from Cotton MSS Nero
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/8 × 7 1/4 inches (23.2 × 18.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

38. Studies from a French MSS Bible Register

Studies from a French MSS Bible Register
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, watercolor and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/8 × 7 1/4 inches (23.2 × 18.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

39. Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, with Satyrs, sleeping Cupid and a Pegasus in a Wooded Landscape

Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, with Satyrs, sleeping Cupid and a Pegasus in a Wooded Landscape
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and red ink, gouache, and graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 3/16 × 6 5/8 inches (10.6 × 16.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

40. Man Seated while Speaking to a Soldier Who is Standing

Man Seated while Speaking to a Soldier Who is Standing
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, gouache, varnish, pen and brown ink on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Image: 11 3/4 × 8 3/4 inches (29.8 × 22.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

41. figure Studies for Medieval Noble Life

figure Studies for Medieval Noble Life
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/8 × 7 5/16 inches (23.2 × 18.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

42. Skech for Timon of Athens

Skech for Timon of Athens
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, brown wash, gray wash, and graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Image: 5 1/8 × 9 7/16 inches (13 × 24 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

43. Allegorical Scene

Allegorical Scene
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Image: 2 1/16 × 9 3/4 inches (5.2 × 24.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

44. Allegorical Designs for Medals

Allegorical Designs for Medals
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, with pen and black ink, over graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 11/16 × 8 3/16 inches (11.9 × 20.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

45. Sketch of a Battle Sceene, from Shakespeare's Play, Titus Andronicus

Sketch of a Battle Sceene, from Shakespeare's Play, Titus Andronicus
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and gray ink over graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/4 × 10 13/16 inches (24.8 × 27.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

46. Allegorical Scene

Allegorical Scene
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Image: 2 3/16 × 6 1/16 inches (5.6 × 15.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

47. Sketch of Goths Entering Rome, from Shakespeare's Play, Titus Andronicus

Sketch of Goths Entering Rome, from Shakespeare's Play, Titus Andronicus
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and gray ink, over graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/4 × 13 5/8 inches (24.8 × 34.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

48. Allegorical Sketch of Victory

Allegorical Sketch of Victory
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 × 9 1/8 inches (18.4 × 23.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

49. Sketch of a Dog

Sketch of a Dog
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 1 15/16 × 5 15/16 inches (4.9 × 15.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

50. Scene from Shakespeare's, Romeo and Juliet

Scene from Shakespeare's, Romeo and Juliet
Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 9/16 × 9 9/16 inches (16.7 × 24.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection