The engraving:
From the William Shakspeare play -
Midsummer Night's Dream, Act IV, Scene 1

The title block:
States at the front, bottom center that
it was published on Dec. 1, 1800, by
J&J Boydell at the Shakspeare Gallery
in London (as painted by Henry Fuseli,
R.A.).

Shown only by appointment:
The Engravers       Thomas Ryder, Sr.
                    Thomas Ryder, Jr.
Frame               32.75" w x 27.18" h
Mat                 24.50" w x 19.00" h
Image               23.25" w x 17.00" h
Condition           Paper cut ~ .25 lg.
                    Average

Comments:
Purchased at auction in ~ 1976. Mats
replaced, to hinder future age spots.
There is another different engraving
of this same play. Each will be sold
separately.
To see the other, click here.

Includes:
Printed records which accompanied the
engraving about the scene, plus the
later listings in the artistic
archives about the artists will
be included as part of this sale.

Arrangements:
Will accept cash, bank cashier's check
or money order in USD.

Price:              Open

Contact:
Email  : asower@hotmail.com
Subject: T. Ryders' engraving