William Shakespeare, Poete Anglais, dessine d'apres le buste en marbre qui est a L'uniuersite D'oxfort.

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• PUBLISHER: A Paris Chez Challiou Salle neuwe du Palais Marchand.

• MEDIUM: Engraving;

  DATE: c. 1800.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 1/4 x 10 1/2" (33.5 x 27 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: This crayon-style engraving, printed in deep-red sepia ink, offers a refined and skillful portrait of William Shakespeare. Modeled after a marble bust held at the University of Oxford, this piece carries the initials “A.P.D.R.,” signifying that it was engraved “avec privilege du roi”—indicating royal approval and censorship authorization before the French Revolution. This notation highlights its authenticity and the official endorsement required for printed works during that period. Such engravings were licensed by the king, ensuring they met the standards and regulations set by French authorities of the time. .

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 15.5 x 18 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition and color, minor stain on upper right outer plate mark, minor surface staining, minor crease in lower left corner.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Portraits , Artists, Musicians & Writers