Artist: Robert Smirke (1752-1845) RA was an English painter and illustrator.
Engraver: Charles Theodosius Heath (1785 – 1848) was a British engraver, currency and stamp printer, book publisher and illustrator.
Title: King Henry the Fourth, part 1. Falstaff.
Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by R. Smirke, R.A. Engraved by Chas. Heath. King Henry the Fourth, part 1. Published by Hurst, Robinson & Co. and R. Jennings, London, 1825.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on wove paper.
Dimensions: Image 10 1/8" x 8''. Sheet 17 3/8" x 11 1/2".
Condition: Soiling. Foxing. Edge chipping. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Publication: Initially it was an illustration to 'Henry IV', Part I, Act 5, Scene 4; illustration to Smirke's 'Illustrations of Shakespeare' (1821-1834).
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 29084. The British Museum. 1868,0822.5665. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 49.16.11.
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.