Thomas Stothard (1755 - 1834) RA was an English painter, illustrator, and engraver.
Engraver: Augustus Fox (1800-1849 after) was an engraver, specialized in book-illustrations.
Signed, titled, dated, and proofed by the editor in the plate. Painted by Ts. Stothard. Engraved by Augs. Fox. King Lear. 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 9 6/8" x 6 6/8''. Sheet 17 1/2" x 11 7/8".
Condition: Small losses at the corners of the wove paper. Aged edges.
Publication: Initially, probably, as an engraving from the Illustrations to Shakespeare from designers by Stothard, Westall, and Fuselli...
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".
Museum: British Museum 1868,0822.5701
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.