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Object Type
print
Museum number
1850,1109.375
Description
Plate from Shakepeare's 'the Seven Ages' after Maclise, issued by the Art Union of London; an elderly infirm man sitting in an armchair, while young couples frolick in the background; arched design; proof. 1850 Etching on chine collé
Producer name
After:
Daniel Maclise
Print made by:
Edward Goodall
Published by:
Art Union of London
School/style
British
Production date
1850
Production place
Published in:
London (England)
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
Dimensions
Height:
275 millimetres
Width:
380 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
A complete bound set is held in P&D at 1992,0406.356 (case book 250.B.013A)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
allegory/personification
Associated names
Associated with:
William Shakespeare
Associated titles
Associated Title:
The Seven Ages of Man
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Art Union of London
Acquisition date
1850
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1850,1109.375