Artist: Robert Smirke (1752-1845) RA was an English painter and illustrator.
Engraver: William Greatbatch (1802-1894) was a line engraver and illustrator worked in London from 1820.
Title: Midsummer Night's Dream. Act 2. Sc.2.
Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by Robt. Smirke, R.A. Engraved by Wm. Greatbatch. Midsummer Night's Dream. Act 2. Sc.2. London. Pubd by Hurst, Robinson & Co. 6 Pall Mall, & R. Jennings, 2 Poultry. 1828.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving and etching on chine collé laid on wove paper.
Dimensions: Image 10 1/2" x 8''. Sheet 17 2/8" x 12".
Condition: Edge Chipping.
Publication: Initially as an illustration to Shakespeare's 'Midsummer Night's Dream'. c 1829.
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".
Museums and Libraries: Folger Shakespeare Library. LUNA: Folger Digital Image Collection 26761. The British Museum. 1868,0822.5640.
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.