{"product_id":"shakespreare-henry-vi-caroline-watson-1760-1814-after-sir-joshua-reynolds-1723-1792-from-boydell-shakespeare-gallery-engraving-1792-24in-x-28-5in-61cm-x-72cm","title":"SHAKESPREARE HENRY VI, CAROLINE WATSON (1760-1814) AFTER SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS (1723-1792) FROM BOYDELL SHAKESPEARE GALLERY ENGRAVING, 1792, 24IN x 28.5IN (61cm x 72cm)","description":"\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInventory #: 26-173 - $550.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #2d2d2d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #2d2d2d;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003eAn original, late 18th-century English stipple engraving depicting a dramatic scene from William Shakespeare’s historical play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; font-style: normal;\"\u003eThe Second Part of King Henry VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e, Act III, Scene III. The composition illustrates the death of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, shown lying lifeless in bed while King Henry VI and attendants react in shock and grief. Beneath the image appear lines from the play referencing the moment: “See, how the pangs of death do make him grin…”. The engraving was executed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCaroline Watson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e(1760–1814)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003eafter the original painting by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e Watson was one of the leading stipple engravers of the Georgian era and was appointed “Engraver to Her Majesty” by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eQueen Charlotte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e. The plate was printed by Reynolds and published May 1, 1792 by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eJohn Boydell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eJosiah Boydell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003efor the celebrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBoydell Shakespeare Gallery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003ein London. This example displays the refined tonal effects characteristic of Watson’s stipple engraving technique, with delicate dot work creating smooth transitions in the figures’ faces, fabrics, and dramatic lighting. This piece was examined outside of the frame and it is in good antique condition, consistent with age. There is visible toning, minor foxing, and signs of previous mounting on the verso. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThis engraving is part of George Zorin collection, a respected New York dealer, specializing in Old Master and 19th-century prints. Zorin’s collection, built over several decades, are widely recognized in the American print trade, and being part of this collection provides reassuring provenance for works on paper from this period. This engraving came in a large portfolio marked “Zorin 29. 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century Prints Dramatic scenes from Shakespeare circa 1702”, see pictures. This large portfolio does not come with this piece. With frame, this piece measures 24 inches x 28.5 inches. This piece is matted and framed under acrylic in a wooden frame.\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003e FLAT RATE SHIPPING OF $75.00 WITH INSURANCE FOR THIS PIECE WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Flat rate shipping is billed separately after the invoice has been paid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003eThis engraving was published as part of the celebrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBoydell Shakespeare Gallery project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e, one of the most ambitious artistic publishing ventures of the late 18th century. Conceived by John Boydell, it commissioned prominent British artists—including Reynolds, Fuseli, Romney, and West—to paint scenes from Shakespeare’s plays, which were then reproduced as large folio engravings for collectors. These prints helped elevate British historical painting and remain among the most recognizable Shakespeare-themed engravings produced during the Georgian period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rug Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695294562476,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/5906\/8076\/files\/47.1_1.jpg?v=1792783355","url":"https:\/\/rug-auction.com\/products\/shakespreare-henry-vi-caroline-watson-1760-1814-after-sir-joshua-reynolds-1723-1792-from-boydell-shakespeare-gallery-engraving-1792-24in-x-28-5in-61cm-x-72cm","provider":"The Rug Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}