William Shakespeare Between Tragedy and Comedy by Richard Westall

Shakespeare is depicted sitting on a chair holding the hand of Comedy who is dressed in white floating robes and stands behind him.

Details

Category:
Portrait
Medium:
Oil on panel Dimensions: 118 x 113 cm
Art Fund grant:
£5,750 ( Total: £23,000)
Acquired in:
1999
Vendor:
Christie's

He points to Tragedy who wears a black cloak and seems to be walking away.

Provenance

Unknown

Venue details

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust The Shakespeare Centre, Henley Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6QW 01789 204016 www.shakespeare.org.uk

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