Edward Scriven, 1775–1841, Britishafter Richard Westall, 1765–1836, British
Title:
Julius Caesar: Act IV Scene III: Brutus' Tent ...
Date:
1802
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 25 1/2 x 18 1/2in. (64.8 x 47cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by R.Westall R.A. | Bru. Speak to me, what thou art | Ghost. Thy evil spirit Brutus | Bru. Why coms't thou" | Ghost. To tell thee, thou shall see me at Philippi."; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by Edward Scriven | Historical Engraver to H.R.H. the Princess of Wales | Bru. Well; then I shall see thee again" | Ghost. Ay, at Philippi. | Bru. Why, I will see thee at Philippi then."; lettered, lower center: "SHAKSPEARE. | Julius Caesar. | ACT IV. SCENE III. | Brutus' Tent, in the Camp near, Sardis. -- Brutus & the Ghost of Caesar. | London Pub. Dec.1.1802, by J.& J BOYDELL, Shakespeare Gallery, Palll Mall & No.90 Cheapside"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection