William Hamilton. Shakespeare. As you like it. Act V. Sc. IV. Engraved by Peter Simon. 1792.

William  Hamilton RA (1751 - 1801). He was commissioned to create works for John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery.Peter Simon the Younger (1750–c. 1810). An English engraver contributed to Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery.Title: Shakespeare. As you like it. Act V. Sc. IV. Rosalind assumes her true identity and presents herself to Orlando.Signed in the plate. Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving. Printed on thick cream-colored paper.Dimensions: Image 19 1/2" x 25'' (50 x 63 cm). Sheet 24" x 29 6/8" (61 x 76 cm).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."  #29. New York, 1852. Condition: Minor tears to margins. Corners are slightly damaged. A detailed condition report is available on demand.Note: More about Shakespeare Gallery, John Boydell, and Sh. Spooner's edition read in our blog posts Shakespe