Artist: T. Thornton (British, fl. 1780–1789), after.
Engraver: Andrew Birrell (British, fl. 1769–1820).
Title: Crosby Place.
Inscriptions: Lettered below the image with the title, reference: "'And presently repair to Crosby Place' / King Richard III. Act I. scene II &c." and: "Drawn by T. Thornton / A. Birrell Sculp. / London. Pubd as the Act Directs Feb 1. 1790. by E. Harding No. 132 Fleet Street".
Dimensions: Image 4 1/2" x 7". Sheet 16 1/4" x 10 3/4".
Publisher: Edward Harding (British, 1755-1840).
Date: 1790.
Materials and Technique: Etching on wove paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Water staining (primarily in the upper margin), scattered foxing, overall toning, minor creases and handling wear, edge wear with small losses. The image is clean. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Plate to Harding's Shakespeare Illustrated.
Museums, Libraries and Auctions: The British Museum 1868,0822.6155.
Art Movements, Periods and Schools: British School XVIII C.
Note: This print is sought after by collectors of “Shakespeariana” due to its inclusion of a direct quote from King Richard III: “And presently repair to Crosby Place” (Act I, Scene II). This refers to the historical fact that the future King Richard III occupied the mansion in the 15th century.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from the catalog entry of a similar item in the British Museum collection.