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Samuel Cousins RA (1801-1887) - 1858 Mezzotint, A Midsummer Nights Dream

Samuel Cousins RA (1801-1887) - 1858 Mezzotint A Midsummer Nights Dream

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Samuel Cousins RA (1801-1887) - Original 1858 Mezzotint. Painted by Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. Engraved by Samuel Cousins, R.A. London; Published Jan.y 1, 1858 by Henry Graves & Compy Publishers to the Queen-6 Pall Mall. Mixed method engraving on India laid paper.

With an adoring Titania snuggled next to a large clothed Bottom with a small nude Puck and fairies riding white rabbits, typically concentrating on the ass's head and two white rabbits with luminous eyes, is at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. Landseer's only illustration to Shakespeare the painting was commissioned by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1847 and finished 1851 Water stain not affecting image as shown.

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Size: 53 x 87cm (20.9" x 34.3")


Sheet: 78 x 112cm (30.7" x 44.1")
Plate: 68.5 x 92.5cm (27" x 36.4")

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SKU mg438-1
Artist Samuel Cousins RA (1801-1887)
Date 1858
Dimensions 53 x 87cm
Medium Mezzotint
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