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William Shakespeare Between Tragedy and Comedy

Richard Westall, 1825

© by kind permission of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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.

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Title of artwork, date

William Shakespeare Between Tragedy and Comedy, 1825

Date supported

1999

Medium and material

Oil on panel

Dimensions

118 x 113 cm

Grant

5750

Total cost

23000

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