James Northcote, after. Shakespeare. King Henry 6th, part 1. Act II. Sc. V. Engraved by Robert Thew. Hand-colored. 1792.

James Northcote RA (1746-1831). A British painter contributed to John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery.Robert Thew (1758-1802). An English engraver. He did 22 plates for Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery.Title: Shakespeare. King Henry 6th, part 1. Act II. Sc. V. Room in the Tower. RichardPlantagenet, Mortimer & jailor. Signed in the plate. Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving, hand-colored. Printed on thick cream-colored paper.Dimensions: Image 29 5/8" x 18'' (76 x 46 cm). Sheet 32 6/8"" x 23 6/8" (83 x 61). Publication: First published by J&J Boydell, London, 1792. Reissued by Shearjashub Spooner in "The American edition of Boydell's Illustrations of the dramatic works of Shakespeare, by the most eminent artists of Great Britain." #69. New York, 1852. Condition: Tears to margins and a water stain to the right. A detailed condition report is available on demand.Note: The original painting is kept in Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley College.  More about Shakespear