Antique Print, Measure for Measure by Shakespeare, Claudio and Isabella, 1892 Romance Fiction Art (AR-A496)
This print depicts a scene with Claudio and Isabella from Shakespeare's play "Measure for Measure." Isabella, dressed in a nun's habit, appears to be pleading with Claudio. The style is reminiscent of a classical painting or illustration, with attention to detail in the figures' expressions and clothing, and the use of light and shadow to create depth and drama.
Artist - Holman Hunt
Engraver - W.H. SimmonsAlso included is the tissue paper covering with a brief description of the scene.
This is an original, not a reproduction. It came from a destroyed 1st edition book published in 1892 by Selmar Hess called Character Sketches of Romance Fiction and Drama. There is some damage, aging to the bound side of the print. All prints are either wood engravings, etchings, photogravure, or typogravure.
Approx Size - 11.5"x 9"
Antique Print, Measure for Measure by Shakespeare, Claudio and Isabella, 1892
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