Artist: Abraham Cooper RA (1787–1868) was a British animal and battle painter.
Engraver: William Richard Smith (1787-1839 after).
Title: King Richard Third. Act 5. Sc.4.
Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. A. Cooper, R.A. del. W. Smith Sc. King Richard Third. Act 5. Sc.4. London. Pubd. by Hurst, Robinson & Co. 6 Pall Mall, & R. Jennings, 2 Poultry. 1826.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on chine collé laid on wove paper.
Dimensions: Image 10" x 7 2/8''. Sheet 17 3/8"" x 11 4/8".
Condition: Small stains. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Publication: London: Pubd. by Hurst, Robinson & Co. & R. Jennings, 1826.
Part of: Discontinued and afterward incorporated in 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 29138. The British Museum. 1868,0822.5691.
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.