John Boydell engravings
Scope and Contents
This collection features black and white prints of engravings of scenes from plays authored by William Shakespeare, originally created by Boydell in the 18th century England.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1791-1803
Creator
- Boydell, John (1719-1804) (Engraver, Person)
Language of Materials
This collection contains materials in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright status of this collection has not been evaluated.
Biographical / Historical
John Boydell was an engraver and publisher who established the Boydell Shakespeare Gallery in London, England in 1789, in which he featured paintings depicting scenes from William Shakespeare's plays by many of England's most eminent artists of the day. Many of these paintings were subsequently turned into engravings for folio editions released between 1791 and 1803.
Extent
1.54 Linear Feet (1 Box)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on an unknown date by an unknown source.
Processing Information
The processing of this collection is complete.
Subject
Topical
- Title
- John Boydell engravings
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Collection Area Details
Part of the Manuscripts Collection Area
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library
c/o Special Collections
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Chattanooga Tennessee 37403 United States
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