William Shakespere (sic)
DESCRIPTION: This image shows a 19th-century engraving of William Shakespeare (1564–1616) by artist Edward Scriven (1775–1841), prominent engraver active in the early 19th century, based on a portrait formerly owned by the Duke of Buckingham. The print features an alternative spelling of the name, "SHAKSPERE". It is likely the only reasonably authentic contemporary likeness. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 11 x 17.5 CREATORS: E Scriven PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: Glasgow, Edinburgh, London & New York: William Mackenzie DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: People PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.
