James Stephanoff 1788 1874 The Merchant of Venice 1818 ~ signed with title to the back - well listed artist, in museums throughout the world, and also universities and private collections... known for his illustrations of works by Shakespeare, of which this is a prime example Purchased from Charntry fine arts Britain (whom purchased it from Dominic Winter Auctions Swindon) ~ 8.5 x 11 inches ~ very good condition... for those who love the Bard, and for those whom collect Stephanoff (with works in Tate and British museum for instance) a must
This the famous casket scene, act 2 scene 7 scene with Moroccan Prince ~ the piece is kinda of hard to take a good photograph of... looks fabulous in the flesh (well preserved watercolour
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