John Downman A.R.A. (1750–1824). English painter contributed to John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery.
William Satchwell Leney (1769 - 1831). American engraver born in London.
Title: Shakespeare. As you like it. Act I. Sc. II. Rosalinda is giving Orlando a chain from her neck.
Lettered below the image with the title, reference 'Act I. Scene II. / Before the Duke's Palace - Rosalind, Celia, Orlando, Duke, & Attendants &c. - Charles carried off. / Ros. Gentleman, [Giving him a chain from her neck.] Wear this for me; one out of suits with fortune; That could give more, but that her hand lacks means. Shal we go, coz?' and 'Painted by Iohn Downman / Engraved by William Leney. / Pub June 4. 1800 by J. & J. Boydell, No. 90, Cheapside; & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, London.'.
Materials and Techniques: Stipple engraving, hand-colored. Printed on thick cream-colored paper.
Dimensions: Image 19 2/8" x 25" (49 x 63.5 cm). Sheet 23 7/8" x 29 6/8" (60 x 76 cm).
Publication: First published by J&J Boydell, London, 1800. Reissued by Shearjashub Spooner in "The American edition of Boydell's Illustrations of the dramatic works of Shakespeare, by the most eminent artists of Great Britain." #26. New York, 1852.
Condition: Small tears to margins. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Accession Number: 42.119.541.
Art Movements, Periods and Schools: British School XVIII C.
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