Hero, Ursula and Beatrice in Leonato's garden. (Much Ado About Nothing; Act III.Sc1), after Revd. Matthew William Peters RA
John Peter Simon (1764 - c.1810)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
paper and gilt
Measurements
685 mm (H)685 mm (W)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246595
Summary
A coloured engraving by Peter Simon of a scene from Much Ado About Nothing, after Revd. Matthew Peters in a gilt frame.
Full description
The original painting of this scene is housed in Carnegie's Museum of Art, Pittsburgh.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey pictures, drawings etc., Mrs Greville's Bedroom, page 140.
Makers and roles
John Peter Simon (1764 - c.1810), engraver (printmaker) The Rev. Matthew William Peters, RA (Freshwater 1742 – Brasted 1814), original artist