Lear Casting out his Daughter Cordelia
Lear Casting out his Daughter Cordelia

Currently not on view

Lear Casting out his Daughter Cordelia,

1792

Richard Earlom, British, 1743–1822
after Henry Fuseli, 1741–1825; born Zurich, Switzerland; died London, United Kingdom
Published by John Boydell, British, 1719–1804
2016-21

Information

Title
Lear Casting out his Daughter Cordelia
Dates

1792

Maker
Richard Earlom
after Henry Fuseli
Published by John Boydell
Medium
Stipple engraving inked in color, with watercolor additions
Dimensions
50 × 63 cm (19 11/16 × 24 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Surdna Fund
Object Number
2016-21
Signatures
Inscribed lower left: Painted by Hn. Fuseli Inscribed lower right: Engrav'd by Rd. Earlom.
Inscription
Inscribed along lower center: SHAKSPEARE. / King Lear. / ACT I. SCENE I.
Reference Numbers
Weinglass 123 III/IV
Culture
British, European
Type
engravings, prints
Materials
ink, watercolor
Techniques
stippling
Subject
daughters, fathers, dogs, men, plays, women, figures (representations)

CG Boerner LLC, NYC; sold to the Princeton University Art Museum

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