Robert Smirke (1752-1845) RA was an English painter and illustrator.
Edward J Portbury (1795-1885) was an English engraver.
Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by R. Smirke, R.A. Engraved by E. Portbury. Measure for Measure. Published by Rodwell and Martin, London, 1822.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on wove paper.
Dimensions: Image 10 2/8" x 7 7/8''. Sheet 17" x 11 1/2".
Condition: Soiling.
Publication: Initially as an engraving from the "Illustrations of Shakespeare, by Robert Smirke. published 1821".
Reference: COLLECTION NAME: LUNA: Folger Digital Image Collection 26654.
Part of: Later 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".
Reference: A Bibliographical Account of the Works of Shakespeare, including every known edition, translation, and commentary. By H. G. Bohn. Printed off separately from his enlarged edition of the Bibliographer's Manual [of W. T. Lowndes] with some additions... p.2310.
Museum: The British Museum. 1868,0822.5634.