The Birth-Place of William Shakspeare

Name/Title

The Birth-Place of William Shakspeare

Entry/Object ID

1995.3.1

Tags

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Description

A framed engraving of William Shakespeare's birthplace, created to show the home as it may have appeared at the time of Shakespeare. There is a winding dirt road in front of the home and no other buildings visible. Below the image is a small, round image of Shakespeare's head. The piece is signed by the engraver.

Type of Print

Etching

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject

Historic home where William Shakespeare was born.

Subject Person or Organization

William Shakespeare

Subject Place

City

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Region

England

Country

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Continent

Europe

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

A. J. Mura

Role

Engraver

Manufacturer

E. Rost Printing and Publishing Company

Date made

circa 1896

Place

City

New York

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Wesley Adams

Copyright

Copyright Date

1896

Copyright Details

Copyright 1896 by E. Rost N.Y

Exhibition

Wesley Adams: From England to Oakland!