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Caroline Watson (1760/61-1814)
The Death of Cardinal Beaufort published 1 Aug 1792
Stipple with etching | 59.5 x 43.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 641377
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A print of the death of Cardinal Beaufort, from Shakespeare's Henry VI, part two. The cardinal is shown grimacing and clutching the bedclothes. Around the bed stand Henry VI, the Duke of Warwick and the Earl of Salisbury. Fifth state
Provenance
Probably the print purchased by George IV when Prince Regent from Colnaghi & Co., 31 May 1813 (Royal Archives GEO/MAIN/27848, 'Death of Cardinal Beaufort [by Sir Joshua Reynolds], 5s')
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Medium and techniques
Stipple with etching
Measurements
59.5 x 43.4 cm (sheet of paper)
40.9 x 57.0 cm (platemark)
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Alternative title(s)
Shakspeare. Second Part of King Henry VI, Act III, Scene III
The Death of Cardinal Beaufort. From Shakespeare's King Henry VI, Part 2', Act III, scene 3.
