FRAMED 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVING, THE INFANT SHAKESPEARE ATTENDED BY NATURE & THE PASSIONS, GEORGE ROMNEY,After George Romney (English, 1734-1802), Published by J. & J. Boydell, 1799. After George Romney (British, 1734-1802). Publisher, John & Josiah Boydell (London, 1799) After George Romney (British, 1734–1802 Kendal, Cumbria) After George Romney (British, Beckside, Lancashire 1734–1802 Kendal, Cumbria). Of the period engraving framed in wooden frame with gilt fillet and cream silk mat.
'Romney conceived this secular adoration to illuminate Shakespeare's genius. It focuses on the baby poet blessed by cloaked Nature and watched by figures that embody human emotions. Joy and Sorrow act as chief attendants, while Love, Hatred, and Jealousy watch from the left and Anger, Envy, and Fear stand at right—the group a reminder of the mature playwright's astounding range.' Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Center lower margin: Published Sept. 20th, 1799, by J.J. Boydell at the Shakespeare Gallery & No. 90 Cheapside, London. - Sheet size: 20 7/8 in. high x 28 13/16 in.wide. Framed: 26 1/2 in. high x 31 in.wide. Estimate $50-75
Inspected out of frame. Sheet has full margins and good impression. Minor area of toning to upper margin which does not impact presentation.
