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"Lear fantastically dressed with flowers," Illustration to "King Lear" by William Shakespeare

John Gilbert (English, 1817–1897)
Cut by: Dalziel Brothers (English, active 1839–93)
1860

Medium/Technique Wood engraving, India proof, mounted
Dimensions Block: 15.3 x 10.2 cm (6 x 4 in.)
Sheet: 19.8 x 14.3 cm (7 13/16 x 5 5/8 in.)
Mount: 37.5 x 27.5 cm (14 3/4 x 10 13/16 in.)
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.2089
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Signed Signed
Inscriptionsl.r. in block: "DALZIEL SC"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.