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Wretch's Illustrations of Shakespeare, no.5

Unknown, 1829, Lithograph
Wretch's Illustrations of Shakespeare, no.5
Wretch's Illustrations of Shakespeare, no.5
Wretch's Illustrations of Shakespeare, no.5
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Item no
21664
Title
Wretch's Illustrations of Shakespeare: "Illustrious Wretch", no.5
Description
William Burke and William Hare stand over a sleeping man and discuss whether to murder him or not. Hare holds a pillow and Burke has his hand on it to stop him approaching the sleeping man. Both men are wearing blue flock coats. A tea chest lies on the floor at the head of the bed.
Artist / maker
Engraver
R.H.Nimmo
Date
1829
Type
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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£5.80(inc. VAT 20%)
Digital FileElectronic File 300 dpi TIFF
£29.40(inc. VAT 20%)
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