This is a print engraving of a piece titled Lear And Cordelia, from a book published in 1855, based on a painting originally done by G. S. Newton.
Here are the details:
Title: Lear And Cordelia
Artist: Gilbert Stuart Newton, R.A.
Date of Original Painting: Unknown
Engraved By: Richard Hatfield
Size: 23 3/4" X 16 1/2"
Condition: No tears or creases. No foxing or toning on print portion. Some toning on edges. Suitable for framing.
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Note: This print comes from a tome titled "Engravings of Paintings in The Royal Gallery of British Art. It was edited by E. and W. Finden and J. Hogarth. It was dedicated to Queen Victoria. The folio edition was published for subscribers only, most of whom were British aristocracy. This copy came from the library the Grosvenor mansion "Hilltop", in Newport, Rhode Island, and was acquired by Dr. William Grosvenor (1810-1888).
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