William Shakespeare Between Tragedy and Comedy

Richard Westall (1765 - 1836)

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

1825

Shakespeare is depicted sitting on a chair holding the hand of Comedy who is dressed in white floating robes and stands behind him. He points to Tragedy who wears a black cloak and seems to be walking away.

• Medium: oil on panel
• Dimensions: 118 x 113 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £5750 ( Total: £23,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1999
• Vendor: Christie's

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