Edmund Kean (1787-1833) as 'Richard III' in William Shakespeare's 'Richard III'
J. Bruce
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1835
Materials
Paper, Wood
Measurements
130 x 167 mm
Place of origin
Brighton
Order this imageCollection
Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1118403.8
Summary
Print, engraving Edmund Kean (1787-1833) as 'Richard III' in William Shakespeare's 'Richard III' by J. Bruce. Tinted. Print stuck on wooden board. See NT/SMA/D/19 for watercolour of the same.
Marks and inscriptions
MR. KEAN AS RICHARD THE IIID. / Act 5th. Scene last. / Perdition catch thy arm the chance is thine, / But Oh the vast Renown thou hast acquired / In conquering Richard does afflict him more / Than even his Body's parting with its Soul. / Drawn, Engrav'd , Printed and Published by J. Bruce, Brighton. (printed on front)
Makers and roles
J. Bruce, artist