Object number1968.25.2
Paulina's House, Act V, Scene iii, The Winter's Tale, from Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery
Date1793
Artist
Robert Thew
(English, 1758-1802)
after
William Hamilton
(English, 1751-1801)
CultureEnglish
MediumEngraving
DimensionsImage: 19 13/16 x 25 1/16 in. (50.32 x 63.66 cm)
Sheet: 23 1/2 x 33 11/16 in. (59.69 x 85.57 cm)
Sheet: 23 1/2 x 33 11/16 in. (59.69 x 85.57 cm)
Credit LinePurchase, Matthew Vassar Fund
On View
Not on viewPeriod18th c
Classification(s)
SignedSigned (on plate, LR): Engraved by Robt. Thew. Hiftl (illegible) Engraver to the Prince of Wales
InscribedInscribed (on plate, LL): Painted by Wm. Hamilton R. A. ; (on plate, at bottom): SHAKSPEATE. Winter's Tale, Act V, Scene iii / Leo. What fine chisel Could ever yet cut breath? / Let no man mock me, For I will kiss her. / Paul. Good lord, forbear: / The ruddiness upon her lip is wet; You'll mar it if you kiss it; stain your own / With oily painting: Shall I draw the curtain? / Published June 4. 1793. by J OHN and JOSIAH BOYDELL, at the Shakspeare Gallery Pall Mall. and No. 19. Cheapside.
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