Featured on PDR in the collection Shakespeare in Art

To celebrate the 400th anniversary since the passing of "The Bard" (on 23rd April 1616), we put together some of our favourite images to which his plays have given rise. The artists include William Blake, Henry Fuseli, George Cruikshank, Robert Smirke, and Franz Marc. Enjoy!

"Lear in the Storm," King Lear, Act III, Scene II

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Date

Latter 18th century


Underlying Rights

Public Domain Worldwide

Digital Rights

No Additional Rights


Image Size

652 x 800 Higher res available?

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