Portrait engraving c1849 of legendary English poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616).
Portrait engraving circa 1849 of legendary English poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), author of plays such as Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear. The engraving by Samuel Cousins (1801 - 1887) is based on the famous "Chandos" portrait which is believed to have been painted from life between 1600 and 1610. It is named after James Brydges, 3rd Duke of Chandos, who was an early owner of the portrait, but it is not clear who painted it or even if it is definitely Shakespeare. Experts believe however that it does indeed depict the Bard.
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