Day dawns at the cave of Belarius: Guiderius and Arviragus follow him out into the daylight; representing morning. Engraving by I. Taylor jr after R. Smirke.
- Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845.
- Date:
- Dec.r 20 1782
- Reference:
- 2913420i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Cymbeline, act III scene iii, the cave of Belarius in Wales. Belarius is followed by the princes Guiderius and Arviragus, who are believed to be his sons
Publication/Creation
London (near the one mile stone Islington) : Published by I. Taylor junr, Dec.r 20 1782.
Physical description
1 print : engraving and etching, circular ; image 25.7 x 25.5 cm
Lettering
Morning. A goodly day! Not to keep house with such / Whose roofs as low as ours / Stoop, boys, this gate / Instructs you how t' adore the heavens; and bows you / To morning's holy office.Hail, thou fair heav'n. See Shakespeare's Cymbeline.Painted by R. Smirke. Engraved by Isaac Taylor junr.
Notes
The first print in a set of four prints by Isaac Taylor after Robert Smirke representing the four times of day
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2913420i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores