Robert Smirke, after. Shakespeare. King Henry the Fourth, part 1. Act 2. Sc.3. Engraving by Charles Heath. 1829.

Artist: Robert Smirke (1752-1845) RA was an English painter and illustrator. Engraver: Charles Theodosius Heath (1785 – 1848) was a British engraver, currency and stamp printer, book publisher and illustrator.Title: King Henry the Fourth, part 1. Act 2. Sc.3.  Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by R. Smirke, R.A. Engraved by Chas. Heath. King Henry the Fourth, part 1. Act 2. Sc.3. London. Pubd by Hurst, Robinson & Co. 6  Pall Mall, & R. Jennings, 2 Poultry. 1829. Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on chine collé laid on wove paper. Dimensions: Image 9 6/8" x 7 5/8''. Sheet 17 1/2" x 11 7/8". Condition: Small losses at the corners of the wove paper. 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: the Shakes