Robert Smirke, after. Shakespeare. Midsummer Night's Dream. Engraving by William Greatbatch. 1825.

Artist: Robert Smirke (1752-1845) RA was an English painter and illustrator.  Engraver: William Greatbatch (British, 1802-1894) line engraver and illustrator, worked in London from 1820, engraved plates after old masters for popular almanacks. Title: Midsummer Night's Dream. Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by R. Smirke, R.A. Engraved by W. Greatbatch. Midsummer Night's Dream. [ Act 4, Sc.1] London, Published by Hurst, Robinson & Co. Pall Mall, and R. Jennings, Poultry. 1825. Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on wove paper.  Dimensions: Image 10 1/2" x 8''. Sheet 17 2/4" x 11 3/8".Condition: The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand. Publication: Initially it was an engraving from the Illustrations of the plays of Shakespeare from pictures painted by R Smirke. (The British Museum 1868,0822.5618).Part of: Later incorporated in the Shakespeare Portfolio. "This Portfolio wa