Artist: Abraham Cooper RA (1787–1868) was a British animal and battle painter.
Engraver: James Mitchell (1791–1852) was a British line-engraver.
Title: King Richard the Second. Act 5. Sc.5.
Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by A. Cooper, RA. Engraved by J. Mitchell. King Richard the Second. Act 5. Sc. 5. Pubd. by Hurst, Robinson & Co. 6 Pall Mall, & R. Jennings, 2 Poultry. 1826.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on wove paper.
Dimensions: Image 10" x 7 6/8''. Sheet 17 2/8" x 11 6/8".
Condition: Edge chipping. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Publication: illustration from an unidentified publication. 1826.
Part of: the Shakespeare Portfolio.
"This Portfolio was formed out of several series of engravings executed for, or collected by the late Joshua Walmesley, Esq., who intended to publish an edition of Shakespeare extensively illustrated, but did not live to carry out his enterprise".
Museums and Libraries: Folger Shakespeare Library. LUNA: Folger Digital Image Collection 26425. The British Museum. 1915,0218.25.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XIX C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia, the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection, and from "H. G. Bohn. A Bibliographical Account of the Works of Shakespeare, including every known edition, translation, and commentary. 1864". P. 2310.