Shakespeare Monument in Church at Stratford-on-Avon

George Vertue

Associated Names
George Vertue

Artist, British, 1684 - 1756

The image is an engraving of a man in an architectural niche. The man has a serene expression, distinct facial features, curly hair, and is dressed in historical attire. He is holding a quill pen above a piece of paper. The surrounding structure has classical motifs, a coat of arms with a skull on top, and cherubs. The background includes detailed brickwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.3 × 16.5 cm (9 3/16 × 6 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1092

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

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Wikidata ID

Q65225384

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