Robert Smirke, after. Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet. Engraving by Charles Heath. 1825.

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: Romeo and Juliet [Act 3. Sc.5].Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by R. Smirke, R.A. Engraved by Chas. Heath. Romeo and Juliet. London. Published by Hurst, Robinson & Co. and R. Jennings, 1825. Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on wove paper. Dimensions: Image 9 6/8" x 7 5/8''. Sheet 17 2/4" x 11 1/2". Condition: Soiling. Foxing. 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 was formed out of several series of engravings execute