Philip Francis Stephanoff,after. Shakespeare. Much Ado About Nothing. Act 5 Sc.4. Engraving by James Henry Watt. 1826

Artist: Philip Francis Stephanoff (1787/88–1860) was an English painter. Engraver: James Henry Watt (1799-1867) was an English engraver.Title: Much Ado About Nothing. Act 5 Sc.4. Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by F.P. Stephanoff. Engraved by J.H. Watt. Much Ado About Nothing. Act 5 Sc.4.  London. Pubd. by Hurst, Robinson & Co. 6 Pall Mall, & R. Jennings, 2 Poultry. 1826. Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on wove paper.Dimensions: Image 10" x 7 2/8''. Sheet 17 3/8"" x 11 4/8".Condition: Small stains. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.  Publication: Initially published by Hurst, Robinson & Co in 1826 - 1827. (The British Museum 1868,0822.5678.)Part of: later incorporated in the Shakespeare Portfolio."This Portfolio was formed out of several series of engravings executed for, or collected by the late Joshua Walmesley, Esq., who intended to publish an edition