Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
after Abraham Wivell, 1786–1899, British
Title:
Will. Shakespere
Date:
1827
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/4 x 5 3/4in. (22.2 x 14.6cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
In graphite, bottom left: "G"; engraved inscriptions: below image, at left "A. Wivell Delt."; below image, at center "WILL. SHAKESPERE."; below "The original Picture is in the possession of Thomas Gilliland, Esqr."; below "London, Published by A. Wivell, 40, Castle Street. East, 1827."; and below image, at right "W. Holl Sculpt."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1976.1.346
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:56614